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Call for letter writer to come forward

By Paul Byrne

GARDAI have called on the writer of two anonymous letters to come forward and assist in their efforts to solve the case of Ciara Breen’s disappearance.

In the wake of Monday night’s Crimecall programme on RTE television, Detective Inspector Pat Marry who is leading the investigation, has once again appealed to anybody who knows anything about Ciara’s disappearance to come forward and do the right thing.

“We have received a second anonymous letter which we believe comes from the same person who sent us the first one and we are very keen to talk to that person”, stated the detective inspector.

“We have already had some calls in the aftermath of Monday night’s Crimecall and we are currently going through them to see if there’s anything in any of them. The solving of this case lies in Dundalk and we’re appealing to anybody who knows anything at all to contact us.

“Anybody who saw the utter despair on Bernadette’s face as she spoke about her only daughter couldn’t fail to be moved by what they seen. I’m hopeful that somebody out there will reflect on what they know and do the right thing and contact us”, he urged.

Ciara went missing in February 1997 from her Bachelor’s Walk home which she shared with her mother Bernadette.

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Christmas capers continue

Niamh Phillips, Conor Hughes, John McGing, Ciaran Phillips and Aine Corcoran

By Paul Byrne

The Christmas season in Blackrock wouldn’t be complete without a Conor Hughes fundraiser on the

beach on St Stephen’s Day morning and the good news is all systems are go for this year’s water themed renewal.

Conor’s Christmas capers

on the beach opposite his music store in Blackrock have become the stuff of legend and have been taking place for some 20 years Continued on Page 13

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Three local charities are set to benefit from a 60th birthday celebration party which will take place in Dowdallshill clubrooms this Saturday.

Noel Finnegan is busy putting the finishes touches to his father Ernie’s 60th birthday celebrations which will include food spot prizes, raffles and entertainment.

Ernie a former Dowdallshill GAA player will celebrate his 60th with family and friends this Saturday as well as anybody else who would like to go down on the evening to join the party.

According to Noel the party will be an all ticket affair with all proceeds

Ernie’s birthday party will benefit local charities

going to the Heart Failure Clinic, the oncology unit in Drogheda and the Louth Hospice.

“We are killing two birds with one stone by celebrating Dad’s 60th

birthday in the Dowdallshill clubrooms while at the same time trying to raise a few euro for three organisations close to our heart. My grandad was diagnosed with cancer recently and he hasn’t been too well and we were all very thankful for the fantastic care he received from the heart failure clinic, oncology unit and the North Louth hospice”, explained Noel.

“Tickets for the night are €10 and we’re going to have plenty going on throughout the evening including entertainment, spot prizes, raffles as well as food and drink. Everybody is welcome to come down and help us celebrate as well as raising money

for a good cause.”

There are 300 tickets available for Ernie’s 60th birthday celebration bash and anybody looking to attend can contact

Noel at 0877927926.

Tickets are €10 with the party starting at 8pm on Saturday the 20th in Dowdallshill GAA Clubrooms.

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L-R: Pictured are LSPCA volunteers Alice Minto, O’’Hanlon Park; Karen Cunningham, Riverside Drive, Red Barns Rd; Santa Paws (LSPCA Chairman Paul Casey, Blackrock); and LSPCA Inspector Fiona Squibb, Armagh Rd, with Roxy the dog.

DUNDALK dog lovers are getting into the Christmas spirit by taking their pets to meet Santa Paws in the Long Walk Shopping Centre.

The festive fundraiser, organised by the Louth Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LSPCA), kicked off on Monday, December 15.

“It’s a fun way of raising awareness about the work we do and getting our message out there,” said LSPCA Inspector Fiona Squibb.

People can get their beloved pooches photographed with Santa Paws (LSPCA Chairman Paul Casey from Blackrock) in his grotto for just €5.

“Last year we had a St Bernard in to get his picture taken alongside a newborn baby.

“It made for a great Christmas keepsake for the family,” said Ms Squibb.

The three-day event is due to finish up on Wednesday, December 17. It is running from 11am5pm.

Pictured are LSPCA volunteers Alice Minto, O’ Hanlon Park; Karen Cunningham, Riverside Drive, Red Barn’s Rd; Santa (LSPCA Chairman Paul Casey, Blackrock); and LSPCA Inspector Fiona Squibb, Armagh Rd with black Labrador/Springer cross Roxy.

Two-year-old Roxy was rescued by the LSPCA after she was abandoned in the Cooley Peninsula along with her mother and seven other pups.

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Carols by candlelight in St Nicholas Parish Church (Green Church) on Sunday December 21 at 7:30pm.

The carol singing will be followed by festive refreshments in the Wellington Hall.

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Car and house damaged in crash A man who was over the limit for driving crashed into a car parked in a driveway which also resulted in damage to the front of a house.

As a result, Pat Martin of Toberona, Dundalk, appeared at Dundalk District Court where he pleaded guilty to charges of careless driving and criminal damage.

The court heard that on May 11 last year, Gardai were called to Clan Chulainn Park where a vehicle had collided with a car

and pushed it into a house. The defendant, who had been driving the jeep, was processed for drink driving and was dealt with by the Fixed Charge Penalty System (FCPS). He was fined and banned from driving for six months.

Damage to the vehicle was estimated at €1,100 which was reimbursed and damage to the house was estimated at €1,800.

Solicitor, Roger McGinley, stated that his client took immediate steps to rectify the damage done to the house and car.

He added that the parties were known to each other and that is why he was at pains to cure the damage.

He added that the 62-year-old unemployed bricklayer is a widower and added that at this stage of his life it is his intention not to appear before the court again.

He is currently serving his driving ban.

Judge Flann Brennan imposed a fine of €200 in relation to careless driving and €75 on each of two counts of criminal damage.

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Rugby club earn replay

Dundalk Rugby Club will have to replay their AllIreland Junior Cup semifinal after playing out a draw with CIYMS Belfast on Saturday.

The game in Belfast finished 25 points apiece and the rematch will take place on Saturday December 20 at the Mill Road.

After a well contested first half the hosts were leading by 15-7 with Jonathan Williams scoring a try for Dundalk. Mike Bentley added a second shortly after the restart. With Ultan Murphy kicking well and Williams adding another try, Dundalk went into a strong position when leading by 25-18 entering the final ten minutes.

However, the hosts finished strongly and scored a converted try to tie the game after 80 minutes.

The completion rules allow for extra time to decide the outcome however on a fading December evening the referee was unhappy to restart the game for safety reasons.

Christmas story

St Patrick’s GFC and Rampark Players present: “A Christmas Story” on Sunday December 21 in the St Pats clubrooms.

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Students show a flair for business

By Paul Byrne

Enterprising students in St Louis’ showcased their ‘mini companies’ last Friday as part of the school’s annual Trade Fair. Transition Year and Second Year students have been busy since September coming up with ideas for new products and the fruit of their labours were

on show all day Friday with a whole range of products on sale in the school hall.

There was a diverse range of products on display during the trade fair including homemade chocolates, decorative lettering for children’s nurseries, a range of dog’s merchandise and hair and beauty products.

The appropriately named Eimear Shine was delighted with the response to her 100% natural coconut hair spray ‘Kioloa’ which she was selling at the fair for €5.

The spray which conditions hair leaving it clean, healthy and shiny was a huge hit with Eimear’s fellow students.

This year the junior cycle students also got involved in the trade fair with second year’s Caitlin Ellis, Katie Newell and Amy McKeown

showcasing their ‘Cover it Up’ business which provides a deluxe fabric book covering service.

Teacher’s Paula Fitzsimons and Roisin Mallon who oversee the annual trade fair were delighted with the efforts put in by all the students and praised their ingenuity and creativity.

“Once again the students have come up with some great ideas and there are some really good products on display today”, enthused Paula.

“A large part of Tran-

sition Year Enterprise centres around the minicompany project which is done in conjunction with the County Enterprise Board”, explained Paula.

Students get the opportunity to set up and manage their own business and learn how to work as part of a team.

In addition to the minicompany project, students learn about entrepreneurial skills and characteristics and will look at successful entrepreneurs in the business world”, she added.

Santa Run count is still on-going

By Tamara O’Connell

PARTICIPANTS in this year’s Dundalk Santa Run will have to wait for one more month for the amount of money raised to be revealed.

Sponsorship money is still being collected and it is anticipated that the final total will be announced in January 2015, according to Dundalk Santa Run organiser, Jimmy Cumiskey.

It is hoped that the final total will exceed the €50,000 raised by two combined Christmas charity events in 2013.

Last year, the organising commit-

tee of the Dundalk Santa Fun Run and the business Christmas charity lunch, announced it raised over €50,000 including in-kind toys valued at €5,000.

The combined total from the 2012 and 2013 Christmas fundraisers is €80,000.

Over 6,000 people took to the streets dressed in Santa suits and hats for this year’s Dundalk Santa Run. Participants helped to raise money for 34 charities and smashed last year’s record in the process. Just under 5,000 locals turned out for the 2013 event.

Children from Monastery NS in Ardee taking part in the school’s Christmas concert recently

Rotary Club’s Remembrance Tree In keeping with their continuing support for both International and local community based projects, the Rotary Club of Dundalk are this year opening their Remembrance Tree on Earl Street from Friday December 19 through to Christmas Eve. The spirit of the remembrance focuses on providing members of the public with the opportunity of treasuring the memories of special people in their lives by creating their own personal ribbon of remembrance and having it placed on the tree in a colourful garland.

Memories evoke a range of human emotions which can be expressed for many reasons, such as the following: Loved ones who have passed away.

Those suffering from illness or hospitalised at this time.

Families bereaved in tragic circumstances eg. road accidents or suicide.

Victims of mental, physical or sexual abuse.

The homeless and those living alone with no one to care for them.

Family members in distant parts of the world whose absence is missed.

Immigrants unable to return home to their families.

People finding life difficult to cope with in these uncertain times.

There is no cost associated with creating and attaching remembrance ribbons but voluntary contributions are invited from members of the public and all funds raised go to locally based organisations and charities and designated Rotary International humanitarian projects.

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Man trying to deal with drug addiction

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by a large crowd gathered at the Xerox junction on the Dublin Road where they found the defendant to be very drunk. He was arrested for his own safety.

On January 24 this year, Gardai searched his home where they discovered tablets and a cannabis grinder, along with €80 worth of cannabis which the defendant admitted owning.

Solicitory, Peter Lavery, stated that in relation to the public order charge, his client, who has

‘Sparkle and Shine’ with The Dance Kids Freda Hearty and the Dance Kids are back once more with their Christmas show ‘Sparkle and Shine’.

‘Sparkle and Shine’ is jam packed full of all your Christmas favourites as well as an excerpt from the hit Disney film Frozen. The talented dancers will also be performing to many favourites such as Michael Jackson, Connie Francis and The Beatles to name just a few that are guaranteed to have audiences of every age dancing and singing along in their seats.

“The Dance Kids have been busier than Santa’s elves rehearsing for Some of the Dance Kids taking part in ‘Jingle All The Way’.

‘Sparkle and Shine’,” said Freda.

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a number of previous convictions, simply had too much to drink and he apologised for his actions.

He added that Mr Casey continues to use cannabis and has a problem which he is trying to deal with. He is also trying to deal with difficulties in his life.

The solicitor added that his client has a young child and is also concerned about his mother who has suffered ill health recently.

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Santa Claus is coming to Ardee St. Marys GFC Clubhouse on Sunday December 21 at 2.30pm.

All are welcome.

St Joseph’s GFC Draw

St Josephs GFC are promoting the GAA National Club Draw and those who enter before December 21 will be entered in an extra club draw for a chance to win a weekend away.

Tickets are currently available from all committee members and are also available online @ www.thejoesgfc.com, where they can be bought securely using laser or credit card.

Bake Sale

HAGGARDSTOWN National School Parents’ Association have organised a Christmas bake sale in a bid to raise funds to resurface the school yard.

The bake sale and a raffle took place on Sunday, December 14 after 11am Mass at Haggardstown Church.

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Card games In the game, Happy Families, what is the name of the family of bakers?

Nature Which animal is nicknamed ‘The Ship of the Desert’?

Sport In what sport would you use a shuttlecock?

Art Which Italian artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome?

20th Century History The Tamil Tigers were a terrorist army operating in what Asian Country?

Film The move, ‘The Full Monty’ is set in which English city?

Books Who wrote the

novels, ‘Rebecca’ and ‘Jamaica Inn’?

Celebrity Which former Sunday Independent gossip journalist, confessed on The Late Late Show about having an affair with Charles J Haughey?

Local Name the curate, who in the early 1960s instigated the modern version of An Poc Fada?

Folk Songs What unusual concoction did the “Ould Woman of Wexford” drum up to make her “Ould man blind”?

The Stinker Frankie Vallie wrote and recorded the theme song for what musical blockbuster of the 1970s?

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Terry Keane 9. An tAthair Pól Mac Seán 10. Eggs and Murabone. Stinker – Grease.

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A man who is trying to deal with a drug addiction appeared at Dundalk District Court where he pleaded guilty to possession of drugs and a public order charge.

The case against Gregory Casey of 97 Castleross, Castletown Road, Dundalk was adjourned until March 18 for a Probation Report and a Community Service Report.

The court heard that on March 8 this year, Gardai were alerted

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Good news at Dundalk Credit Union

The Chairman of Dundalk Credit Union, Tom D’Arcy, told a packed and very successful AGM in the Town Hall on Tuesday night last, that Dundalk Credit Union had an excellent year and maintained its position and reputation as one of the strongest Credit Unions in the country at this time.

“The payment of a competitive dividend of 1.5% on all shares while having one of the lowest personal loan rates (6.99% APR) of any Credit Union or financial institution in the country means good news for both savers and borrowers in Dundalk Credit Union”, explained Tom. Alan Farrelly (Farrelly Dawe White),

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Dundalk Credit Union made a presentation of €4,000 to St Vincent de Paul

Death Notices Peter Carolan Heynestown, Dundalk, peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday December 14. Peter much loved husband of Evelyn (nee Sweeney) and adored father of Miriam, Audrey and Susan and loving grandfather Liam, Rory, Sarah, Maria, Annabelle, and Mark. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Steve, Adrian and David, brothers Seamus, John and Pat sisters Anne, Mary and Margaret, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Aidan (Uisce) Watters Riverwell Close Toberona and formerly of Linenhall Street, Dundalk, suddenly, at his residence on Sunday December 14. Aidan, predeceased by his parents Gerry and May, brothers Jim and Sean. Very deeply regretted by his loving family, son Richard (Richie), brothers Pat and Brendan, sisters Ann O’Carroll and Alice Daly, daughter in-law Siobhan, grandchildren Nicole, Jack and Tommy, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.

Julia Carroll Main Road, Castlebellingham, peacefully, in her 95th year, in St Peter’s Nursing Home on Saturday December 13. Deeply and sincerely regretted by her sorrowing brother Patrick, sister-in-law Frances, nephews Padraic, David, Francis and Jonathan, relatives and friends.

John B Harrison Forkhill Road, Moorland, Dundalk, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved husband of the late Patricia and dear father of Ian and Collette.

He will be sadly missed by his loving son, daughter, grandchildren Stephen, Rebecca, Kirsty, Holly and Richard, brothers Dessie and Ronnie, sister Ethel, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Evelyn Prendergast (née Monahan) St Furseys Terrace, Blackrock, Dundalk, peacefully, in St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital on Saturday December 13. Evelyn, beloved wife of the late Michael and much loved mother of Michelle and the late Anne. Deeply regretted by her daughter, grandchildren Zoe, Peter and Gary, sons-in-law Andy and Peter, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Fidelma White (née Soraghan) Park Villas and formerly of Church Street, Dundalk, peacefully in Jordanstown Nursing Home, Co. Antrim, on Friday December 12. Fidelma in her 94th year, predeceased by her husband Patrick (Paddy) and daughter Bridget (Murray), Very deeply regretted by her loving family sons Paddy (Skerries), Johnny (Drumcar), daughter Mary (Canada), brother Ronan, sister Nina Copas, son in-law Martin, daughter in-law Sheila, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins extended family relatives and friends.

Kate (Kay) Hanratty Greenacres Avenue Rd/ Crossmaglen, Armagh in Carlingford Nursing Home on Friday December 12. Deeply regretted by her brother Jim, nephews, nieces, family

and friends.

Anne (Nancy) Murtagh (née Callan) 3 St Marys Villas, Kilsaran, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Ann (Nancy), beloved wife of James, sadly missed by her sons Patsy, Seamus, John, Noel, Damian and Aidan daughters-in-law Philomena, Carol and Helen, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers Patrick and Thomas, sister Patricia, nephews nieces relatives and friends.

Sheila Gaffney (née Meehan) Main Street, Dunleer, in her 94th year peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Thursday December 11.

Sheila, beloved wife of the late Robbie, sadly missed by her sons Dermot and Bobby daughters Joan and Adrienne, daughters-in-law Marian and Marion, son-in-law Seamus, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews,nieces, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.

Patrick (Paddy) Lennon Legion Avenue, Dundalk, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Thursday December 11.

Deeply and sincerely regretted by his wife Kathleen, sons Anthony and Paul, daughter Caroline, daughters-in-law Trina and Aileen, son-in-law Gary, grandchildren Kate, Paul, twins Aoife and Amy, and Jamie, great-grandson Luke, great-granddaughter Lily Rose, close friends Patsy and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

James (Jim) Burns Lios Dubh, Armagh Road, Dundalk, and formerly of Culfore, Mountpleasant, Dundalk peacefully at Carlingford Nursing Home on Wednesday December 10. Predeceased by his wife Maureen and son Tony. Very deeply regretted by his daughter Marion, son Gabriel and grandchildren Jordan and Susie.

Also by his brother Gerry, sister Liz, sister-in-law Bridie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Al Connolly ‘Innisfree’ Dublin Road, Dundalk, and formerly of Ballykinlar, Co. Down, peacefully in Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home on Monday December 8. Al (former Royal Bank, AIB Bank Manager President of IBOA) beloved husband of the late Brigid and much loved father of Marie, John, Catherine, Paula and Susan and devoted Gaga of Elizabeth, Amy, Thomas, Iseult, Báirbre, Aifric, Eve, Eoin, Éanna, Iarlaith.

Deeply regretted by his son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sisters Mary and Colette brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Thomas McCormill Sandygrove, Blackrock, Blackrock, and formerly of Annahaia, Ballybay, Co Monaghan, peacefully, in Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home on Monday December 8. Tommy, beloved husband of the late Annie (nee O’Sullivan) and dear father of John and Rose and grandfather of Anna and Chris. Deeply regretted by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law Frank, sister Molly, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

passes them.

The AGM elected the following Directors: Tom D’Arcy, Pat Donaghy, Paddy Donnelly, Celia Farrell, Jennette Hardy, Jim Lane, Jim. Kelly, Sean McDonald, Pat Muckian, Damien Rooney and Jim Wallace.

Gerard McDonnell was re-elected to the Board oversight Committee and Alan Far-

relly was re-appointed as Auditor.

At a meeting of the new Board of Directors which was held immediately after the AGM concluded, Tom D’Arcy was re-elected as Chairman of Dundalk Credit Union.

Pat Donaghy was elected as Credit Union Secretary and Paddy Donnelly as ViceChairman.

The Executive Committee of Dundalk Credit Union

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Rape Crisis North East will be holding their Christmas Hamper Fundraising Event on Wednesday December 17, Thursday 18 and Friday 19 of December in the Clanbrassil centre, Clanbrassil Street.

All proceeds from this event will go to Rape Crisis North East charity, to provide a much needed counselling and support service to the increased number of women, men and teenagers attending the service. For more details contact Rape Crisis North East Centre on 042 – 9339491, email info@rcne.ie For counselling and support please contact on the free confidential helpline number, 1800 212122.

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Conor continues Blackrock Christmas capers Continued from Page 1 raising countless thousands of pounds for charity over the years.

Conor’s charity, Crosscause, has been helping the people of Romania, Moldova and Ghana for over ten years and his St Stephen’s Day events are the charities main fundraiser each year. Over the years Conor has dressed up as Charlie Chaplin, a bee, Thierry Henry’s hand as well as hosting

his own version of The Gathering (which he labelled The Scattering) all in an effort to raise money for Crosscause.

This year’s event sees him put an amusing slant on the water charges issue which has been dominating headlines in recent months. According to Conor the event will be a lighthearted affair and a million miles away from the heated political debates that have caused such unrest all over the country.

“The theme for this year’s fundraiser is practical ideas for water conversation and we are going to have a bit of fun with it and enjoy a bit of messing about on the beach as we do every St Stephen’s Day”, explained Conor.

“We’ll set up on the beach at noon and the idea is we will illustrate various inventive ideas to get the best value from your household water.

“The water theme will continue with a

band playing some of the biggest hits from ‘The Waterboys’.

“All the money raised on the day is going towards Crosscause’s continuing project of bringing water to remote villages in Ghana West Africa.

“This will take the form of drilling manual “boreholes” which are ideal and cost effective in Sub Sahara Africa”, added Conor The aim of the project is to bring bring clean water, and hence

upgrade health care to thousands and will be managed by Crosscause and their self funded volunteers.

On the day an update on all project work during 2014 will be on display to be explained by Conor and his Crosscause friends.

Everybody is welcome to come along and enjoy some fun for what is a very good cause. Events start on Blackrock beach at noon on St Stephen’s One of the manual wells provided by Crosscause in Ghana Day.

Season's Greetings From Your Local Representatives Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for 2015 from Senator

Kathleen Duffy winner of €750 at the Dundalk Credit Union draw with Jane Cunningham

Santa’s Sleigh is back again

The Marshes Shopping Centre and Dundalk Round Table are once again delighted to welcome “Santa’s Sleigh” to it’s adopted place at the centre of The Marshes.

The sleigh is a collection point for those who are struggling to provide for their loved ones at Christmas.

Over the years the sleigh has brought joy and happiness to hundreds of children and families. The gifts range from toys, hats, scarves, pyjamas , selection boxes and lots lots more. Every item received goes straight to a child or family in need.

In your travels over Christmas you may also stumble across the Van Dessel Choir performing and collecting for funds to buy the Christmas food parcels to be delivered locally.

If you are interested in getting involved with Round Table contact www.roundtable.com or you can call Chairman Gary Valentine at9329333.

Pamela Hollywood winner of €750 in the Credit Union Draw receiving her prize from Tim O’Leary

MARY MORAN

Seanad Éireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Phone: 042 9329052 Seanad Office: 01 618 3522 Email: mary.moran@oir.ie

Cllr John McGahon Happy Christmas 085 172 0143

john.mcgahon@louthcoco.ie Mary Moran @marymmoran www.marymoran.ie

Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year

Contact me at: Constituency Office: 2 Court House Square, Dundalk, Co Louth.

Tel: 042 93 30100 Mobile: 086 2512577 Email: peterm.fitzpatrick@oir.ie Opening hours 10am-1pm and 2-4pm, Mon. to Fri.

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Family Notices

Dear Editor, Hello from The North Pole. It’s been snowing a lot here lately and everything is really white. I just wanted to tell all the good boys and girls that Rudolph and I are getting very excited about our Christmas Eve trip over to Dundalk when we will be delivering presents to all the good boys and girls in town. The Elves here have been very busy making lots of toys and games and it looks lke I will have to bring a bigger load than usual to deliver. This is because of all boys and girls but especially those in Dundalk who have been extra good this year.

You know a very funny thing happened here yesterday. Mrs. Claus and I decided to go for a drive in our new snow sledge. So we put on our warm clothes and went racing up and down the glaciers.

Even the Elves stopped working to watch us and they laughed and laughed when I fell out of the sledge and went rolling down the hill. But don’t worry, I will be fine by Christmas. Rudolph is getting really excited too and he has shining his nose extra brightly so he can find his way to Dundalk even in the dark.

I have just finished checking my list again and I know what everybody in Dundalk wants. They all have been so good and I am very proud of them.

Christmas will be here before you know it and as well as the presents they have asked for I will also have some surprises from them too. Please tell them all to be in bed especially early on Christmas Eve because I will be flying over Dundalk very early this year.

Love, Santa.

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

In memoriam

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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 you for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where Thornton your Father sees it. Then in his 1st Anniversary merciful eyes it will become your In loving memory of Geoff Thorn- favour, not mine. Amen. Say this ton. prayer for 3 days. Promise publiLife goes on, we know that’s true cation and favours will be grantBut it’s not the same since we lost ed. (never known to fail). F.W. you A loving nature, a heart of gold NOVENA TO THE SACRED One of the best this world could HEART hold.

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I —Loved and missed so much, asked you for many favours. This from Sharon, Ciara, Shannon, time I ask you for this special faChelsie, Naoise and baby Ellie. vour (mention it). Take it, dear

novena NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours. This time I ask you 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). L .W.

LARKIN In loving memory of Dan and Greta who died 24th Dec. 2011 & 16th Nov. 1998, late of Market St. Dundalk.

—Always remembered by the Duffy family.

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.O.

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Season's Greetings From Your Local

Conor McEneaney, Ryan Duffy, Peter Suresh, Jamie Mulligan, Shane McAvinney, Evan Cronin and Eoghan O’Connor.

Come in from the cold this Christmas at

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Wishing all our customers a happy Christmas and a wonderful 2015.

The Century Bar, Roden Place, Dundalk. Tel. 0429338567

Katie Mackin, Caoimhe McBride and Kate Hanlon.

Amy Murphy, Ronan Woods, David Finnegan, Stephen Gartlan and Caoimhe Mulligan.

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SNOW DOWN FESTIVAL Friday 19th December Karaoke with

just jane Saturday 20th December live music with

The Lock Up Stage is running an all day, three-stage music event in Bellurgan Park on Saturday December 27. The event will feature full bands, acoustic acts and DJ’s along with headliners Booka Brass Band, an eightpeice brass band.

Vantastival favourites The Barley Mob, will also headline, sure to

please the reggae and ska fans, as well as local boys the Beached.

Ricky Force is a headlining DJ on the Loft Stage, while there are 31 other acts to keep feet moving on the night.

The Snow Down is a ‘bring your own beer’ event with a bar and food on site. All stages and

indoor areas are heated with the addition of barrel and pit fires spread throughout the site.

The whole idea of the event is to cater to those who might be experiencing ‘post festival blues’.

Tickets are €35 and available from Panama Coffee at the square and from the website www.thelockupstudio.com.

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A TLT Gift Voucher Makes An Ideal Christmas Present Drogheda Male Voice Choir with David Leddy presents

Christmas All Wrapped Up December 19 Tickets €20

ABBA Forever December 20 Tickets €20

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Tuesday 23rd December

Sharon Shannon, Frances Black & Mary Coughlan

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Paddy burns Wednesday 31st December

New Year's Eve Party Light Refreshments Served

Parties catered for We can arrange the music & finger food if required

December 30 Tickets €25

Pupils from Monastery NS in Ardee taking part in their recent Christmas Show

The Fureys January 3 Tickets €25

Derek Ryan January 10 Tickets €25

Drogheda Panto Society presents

Tiny Thumbelina January 18 Tickets Adult €16 Children €11 Family €49

Reelin In The Showband Years January 30 Tickets €25

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Drogheda Orchestral Collective February 14 Tickets €25

LAMBERT PUPPET THEATRE Presents

HANSEL & GRETEL with Bosco February 15th 3pm €10

Available at: Carroll’s Bookshop, Park Street, Dundalk 042 9334359; The Sound Shop Drogheda 041 9831078; The TLT Tel: 041 9878560; The D Hotel Tel: 041 9877700; Finlays Ardee Tel: 041 6856505; CD World Drogheda 0419833879 Also available online at www.thetlt.ie

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Brendan Grace back with Pure Gold

One of Ireland’s favourite entertainers, Brendan Grace, will bring his latest show to the Fairways Hotel on Friday January 23.

Amazing Grace is a catch phrase often applied to Brendan Grace and indeed very true in many respects. The genial and much loved family comedian is celebrating 42 years in the comedy

business and is now more popular than at any time in his career to date.

Forty two years ago when the 20-year-old Dubliner set off on his solo career he could never have envisaged the road of life that lay ahead. Two years later a Geordie song called Cushy Butterfield sailed to No 1 in the Irish charts

and the rest is history.

Brendan’s latest show features some brand new material and some old favourites from his vast repertoire over the last 42 years. A brilliant character actor,his ‘Bottler’ character is legendary and is now featured at every performance.

Apart from his obvious star quality in all aspects

of his performance Brendan’s drawing power is enormous and the ‘House Full’ sign is the norm rather than the exception at his concerts.

Brendan has a very special bond with Irish audiences and is much loved by young and old not least because he gives very generously of his time after each

Spirit Store is ready to rock Red-hot THIN LIZZY tribute act, LIVE AND DANGEROUS, pay a return visit to The Spirit Store in Dundalk, on Saturday December 20.

The boys played their last Dundalk gig on Sunday May 4 at the same venue before a large and appreciative crowd, and their by now annual Christmas appearance there promises to be a night to remember.

Main man Johnny Fox needs little introduction from his time as a member of the

legendary Thin Az Lizzy tribute band which, of course, also included renowned Drogheda axeman, Gordon ‘Flash’ Murphy. Johnny has seen and done it all; including touring with Thin Az Lizzy in the UK, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, and the Netherlands.

Guest guitarist, Ian ‘Speedo’ Wilson, has been playing guitar for over 25 years. He started playing when he first heard Ritchie Blackmore who struck just the right chord to

awaken something profound in the Belfastman. His musical roots are firmly embedded in rock, but he experiments with a bit of jazz from time to time, and tries to blend the two.

Ian is playing selected dates with LIVE AND DANGEROUS when time and commitments allow.

The band is completed by tribute band maestros, Phil Edgar on guitar and Eamon Ferris on drums, who cut their teeth in Belfast band, Tizz Lizzy.

Pupils from Monastery NS in Ardee taking part in their recent Christmas Show

concert. The ‘Meet and Greet’ is now very much part and parcel of each show and Brendan’s very down to earth approach is much appreciated by all.

The tour coincides with the release of his new DVD ‘Pure Gold’ Brendan will appear a Tickets at Hotel Reception Tel. 042 9321500 and Ticketmaster.ie

Brendan Grace is returning to the Fairways

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Helena Mullins as Jack

Niamh Craven as Jill

Patrick Browne as Lord Andrew Duffy as Giant Flatulent

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Alan Doherty as Anto

t’s that time of year again….

OH YES IT IS! When Dundalk Musical Society are busy making the final preparations for their annual pantomime, a real tradition in Dundalk and the event which traditionally brings the curtain down on the Christmas festivities here in town. This year sees Jack reach the summit of a beanstalk in search of his forPaudie Breen as Deco

The Tots

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Deirdre Kenny as Fairy Craig McHugh as The UnDitzy believeable Man

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Pierce McNee as Max

tune and the hand of the lovely Jill. He meets many friends and foes along the way with some hilarious consequences! The show features an amazing cast of local talent, with over 80 children and young adults taking to the stage as members of the chorus, whose singing and dancing will enchant audiences and transport them to the magical land of Panto. Tickets

Nicky McCourt as The Dame

are sure to disappear quicker than a tin of Roses and early booking is advised, tickets to the panto make a wonderful stocking filler!

Booking is now open at the box office in An Tain Theatre, online at www.antain.ie or by calling the ticket hotline on 042 9332332.

Tickets priced at: €12 and €10 concession. Matinee shows on Saturday AND Sunday, at 2:30pm.

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Garry stars at World Cup weeks away. We’ll all rest up now and relax over Christmas before getting back into training in January to prepare for the next tournament.

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playing at such an elite level we’re hungry for more and we are going to improve and make sure we are ready for the next competition“, promised Garry.

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The Irish Amputee Soccer team returned home from Mexico last week having done themselves proud in their very first World Cup tournament. Dundalk man Garry Hoey was a vital member of the Irish team as they took on Brazil, Uzbekistan, Kenya, Ukraine (twice) and Colombia during the eight-day tournament.

Ireland failed to make the last 16 following three defeats in their group of death but competed very well when limiting a magnificent Brazil side to just two goals in temperatures that reached 32 degrees.

Ireland were then put into the Copa Culiacan where they beat Kenya, drew with Colombia and lost to Ukraine to finish a highly credible 18th in the world.

Having had a few days

to recover from the intense schedule Garry was able to reflect on what he called an incredible experience’.

“The whole two weeks over there was fantastic.

We were treated like celebrities with people asking to get their photo taken with us which was a bit surreal”, laughed Garry.

We obviously had a really tough group playing Brazil and World Champions Uzbekistan but I think we competed well and considering how young we are as an association I think we can only grow and learn an awful lot from Mexico”, noted Garry.

“Personally I’d have to say my highlight was scoring my first international goal which was an unbelievable feeling. We beat Kenya which was our first victory of the tournament and I scored so that was a really great feeling”, ,ad-

mits Garry.

Just 24 hours after being on top of the world Garry experienced disappointment when he was harshly sent off against Colombia.

However that decision was rescinded thanks to video technology leaving Garry free to play in the final game against Ukraine.

Ireland finished the tournament as one of the highest placed debutants with Garry already looking forward to the next international tournament.

“This whole experience has left us even more determined to get fitter and improve and it has been a brilliant learning curve for us to play against the very best teams in the world”, claimed Garry.

“The reception the team got when got home to Dublin was fantastic and it was lovely to see the family again after the couple of

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It is thought she sneaked out of her bedroom window to meet up with someone while her mother slept but tragically she never made it back home.

Her mother Bernadette believes her only child was killed.

Monday night’s Crimecall programme on RTE 1 featured a reconstruction of Ciara’s last known movements and also included a heartbreaking appeal for information from her mother Bernadette.

“She said ‘Goodnight’ and I said ‘Goodnight pet, I love you’.

And she goes ‘Mammy, don’t worry about anything, I love you, I’ll see you in the morning. I said, ‘Sleep tight sweetheart, see you tomorrow’. They were the last words we spoke”, revealed Bernadette.

“I had one, just one little girl.

My heart, my soul, my world.

And just like that she was gone.

I think she went out the front door and left the window off the latch to get back in. I sat the

whole night waiting for her to come back”, she added.

When last seen Ciara was wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans, a wine-col-

oured sweatshirt and a white T-shirt. Anyone with information can contact Dundalk Garda station on 042 9388400, or Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111.

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Christmas Holiday Arrangements Offices of: LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL • County Hall, Dundalk • Town Hall, Crowe St., Dundalk • Fair Street, Drogheda • Ardee Civic Centre Including Planning Offices (see under)

Closed: Closing 3.00 pm Tuesday 23rd December 2014

CLOSED Thursday Planning – The period between 1st Jan the Wednesday 24th December 2015 2014 and Thursday 1st January 2015 (both days inclusive) are disregarded for the purposes of calculating the decision due date – Section 251, Planning and Development Act 2000 – 2010.

Closing MOTOR TAX 2.00 pm Dundalk and Drogheda Tuesday Note: - (see under) Closed all day Wednesday 31st 23rd December December to accommodate 2014 stocktaking and end of year balance

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