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Wednesday, 18th August, 2021. Vol. 14, Issue 33 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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By Paul Byrne

In nine days time Jenkinstown native Eve McCrystal and Katie George Dunlevy will attempt to bring down the curtain on their hugely successful paracycling partnership by bringing home a gold medal from Tokyo in the upcoming Paralympic Games. Eve, a member of San Garda Siochána, has formed a magnificent partnership with Katie-George Dunleavy and the duo have have been amongst the most successful Para Athletes ever to have represented Ireland having medalled consistently at World and Paralympic Games since 2014. Katie George Dunlevy is based in Crawley, West Sussex and has a background in rowing, she has a visual impairment. Eve McCrystal is one of Ireland’s best cyclists having won multiple individual titles. In Para-cycling the stoker (Katie George) is the rider with the visual impairment sitting on the back of the bike, with the pilot (Eve) steering the bike. Since joining forces in 2013 the Continued on Page 2

Drug gangs ‘are like The Taliban’ Drug gangs are ‘like the Taliban, destroying communities with fear and gangsterism’, says Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Dundalk TD was speaking after the seizure of an estimated €650,000 worth of ‘benzos’ in Dundalk on Thursday by Gardaí. Last week, it was reported that the Taliban are overrunning Afghanistan again following the withdrawal of US troops. Deputy Ó Murchú said areas ravaged by drugs are ‘like communities in Afghanistan – living in fear of those who want to impose their way as they profit from poisoning society’. Continued on Page 2

Eve McCrystal is looking to end her Paralympic career on a high in Tokyo

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Dundalk Brass Band appeal for help to survive

Dundalk Brass Band have made an appeal to the general public to help support them to ensure they can stay together and continue to entertain the people locally for many years to come. The group who receive no government funding are a community not for profit based Brass Band and have been entertaining the masses at various shows and festivals since 1976. However, due to the pandemic the band have been unable to perform or do any fund raising for the past eighteen months and because of that they are in dire need of assistance given the fact that bills such as insurance, rent, utility cost and maintenance

have continued to come in. As a result the groups finances have been crippled and according to committee member and first trombone player Brendan McCourt they are relying on help from the public to get them through this tough period. “I’ve been a member of Dundalk Brass Band since 1981 and at present there are about fourteen full-time players in the band. We used to get council funding but unfortunately in their wisdom the local authority decided to cut that funding four years ago. We rely on fundraising, donations and playing concerts to keep our heads above water but unfortunately due to the pandemic we have not been

able to play or fundraise for the past eighteen months. “The demographic of our group is mainly in the bracket of people who are drawing pensions so it has been tough to keep in contact using the likes of Zoom etc as many of our members wouldn’t be used to using that technology. A few of us have participated in Bands of Ireland which was a call out to brass bands to put together a piece and join in a special St. Patrick’s Festival virtual performance but we haven’t played together in eighteen months and it has been tough. “Our members have been going to our bandroom in the CYMS hall in Jocelyn St. maybe four or five people at a

time and well spread out to get some practice in as they need to keep their lip in trim. For somebody playing the likes of the trombone or trumpet their lip is a muscle that they need to keep exercised. “The band doesn’t have a huge amount of funds and unfortunately the little we do have has been all but obliterated by the bills coming through our door over the last number of months. Our only funding is from playing gigs and from discretionary donations we have received from time to time from the likes of councillors Maeve Yore, Conor Keelan and Mark Dearey when he was sitting. “We are hopeful that when things begin to open up over

the next few months we can finally all practice in the same room together but for now the focus is on fundraising and making sure we have a band to come back to. We would ask people to keep us in mind when music does return. We can play for people as full brass band or a smaller ensemble and we have a huge songbook and plenty of arrangements that people can choose from. Meanwhile I would ask people to help out if they can by supporting our gofundme page,” urged Brendan. You can support the Dundalk Brass Band’s fundraiser at https://www.gofundme. com/f/dundalk-brass-bandfund-raising-appeal

Eve McCrystal going for gold in Tokyo

From Page 1 duo have improved each year and along the way have picked up a number of world titles including double gold in both Italy and South Africa over the last couple of years as well as gold (time trial) and silver (road race) in the paralympics in Rio back in 2016. 2019 was highly productive for the duo with the pairing winning Gold and Silver at the Road World Championships in Emmen in January and they followed up in 2021 with two silvers just one month ago.According to Eve the pair are excited and ready to challenge for gold but more than that they are proud of the work they have put in to get to this point. “There’s been a lot

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Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal. of sacrifices from both of us and what was supposed to be a years worth of training turned into two because of the pandemic. I have two kids at home and I want to make them proud too,” explained Eve. “We have never trained as hard as we have for these championships and Katie actually moved into my house for a few months during the worst of lockdown to avoid the quarantine rules which would have hampered our training. “It’s been a very busy

year for us and the last few months have been especially tough as I’ve had to travel abroad for training camps due to the fact that Ireland does not have a velodrome. We spent a couple of weeks in Majorca training with the Irish team before I got to get home for a week and then it was back on the plane again to Portugal where we have been training six days a week for the past couple of weeks. “Of course we are aiming to bring home

Drug gangs ‘are like Taliban’

From page 1 He said: ‘It is not an exaggeration to say that drugs gangs operating in Louth, and around the State, are like the Taliban - preying on the defenceless, gaining a foothold in communities and utterly focused on their own twisted ethos of making money while not giving a damn about who they destroy’. He praised the Gardaí for the ‘successful operation which takes a massive amount of pills off the streets’ but added that the ‘huge haul’ ‘speaks to the enormous issue facing communities’. He said: ‘I have been in touch with families who are facing drug debt intimidation and feel they have nowhere to turn because of the threat they feel from drug-dealing gangsters. ‘There is no question that an increasing number of people in Dundalk are affected by the drugs scourge – whether that is on a micro level in their own families, or on a macro level, living beside dysfunctional drug users, dealers or party houses.

‘I have, along with my colleague, Mark Ward TD, brought the Proceeds of Crime Bill to second stage, where we have proposed that cash and assets seized from dealers are reinvested into communities ravaged by drugs. ‘The recent seizure in Dundalk has happened against the backdrop of the ongoing issue of the Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) struggling to get funding for the vital work it does with families affected by addiction. ‘The Drogheda Implementation Plan, which follows the Guerin Report, has the potential to provide a template for communities around the State struggling with similar issues. ‘The government has promised a Citizens’ Assembly on drugs, but there is still no date. It is long past time that a proper strategy, involving the whole of government, is devised to address all aspects of the problem including youth justice, funding for addiction and family support services and resourcing the Gardaí to crack down on gangs’.

gold but we honestly don’t feel any pressure at all to deliver that. We are a very tight unit and we know that we have done everything in our power to be in the best shape we possibly can. If there is somebody that is better than us in Tokyo that is fine. The biggest thing for us is that we both know we didn’t take any shortcuts and that we’ve given ourselves the best chance to deliver on our potential. “It is our last Paralympic games so we want to go out on a high and more than that we want to really enjoy the

experience. It’s a huge deal being able to represent your country at an international games

and we fully intend to embrace it all and take everything in,” promised Eve.

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Grace opens up on surrogacy plan to help others

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A DUNDALK preschool teacher has spoken about her painful journey to surrogacy in a bid to help others in a similar situation. Grace McGeary, aged 34, from Bothar na Feirme on the Blackrock Road is a mother to Kayla, 17, Sean, 11, and Danan who sadly passed away and would have been five in June. “When I had Danan five years ago I was admitted to hospital with pre-eclampsia. I lost a lot of blood and ended up in a coma for eight days,” she said. “It was an horrific experience. I’m very lucky to be alive but I had to have a hysterectomy. I wanted to have a big family - five or six kids – so it was devastating. “The doctors told me I still had my ovaries so I could produce my own eggs, I just couldn’t carry a child.” Grace added: “I started getting into groups and got speaking to a few women about different surro-

Grace McGeary. gacy clinics. I settled on a clinic in Ukraine. “No-one speaks about surrogacy here in Ireland unfortunately. Myself and my partner, Liam Campbell, did IVF to get embryos. “We just have to get married now as it’s a requirement in Ukraine for surro-

gacy. We haven’t got a date yet because of Covid-19 but I’m hoping to get married in November or December.” She continued: “Once we have a marriage certificate we can choose a surrogate. We’re going to put in two embryos. It might result in a twin preg-

nancy but the way we see it is the more kids the better. I just love children. “It’s very exciting now. We’ve been stressing and worrying about it for five years but I’m ready to enjoy the process now. “If it was legal in Ireland, it would be a lot easier, a lot less stressful and a lot cheaper in terms of flights and accommodation.” Grace explained that the cost of surrogacy can range anywhere between €25,000 up to €85,000 in Ukraine. In the United States it could cost around $135,000. “I’ve decided I’d like to have total contact with the surrogate so we will visit at the three month and sixmonths scans,” she said. “It’s unlikely she will speak English so we will communicate through a translator. I decided to share my story because so many people don’t know about surrogacy and I’d like to help others.”

Bus Éireann launch “Fill a Bus for Meals on Wheels” Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company is supporting Meals on Wheels Dundalk for the second consecutive year, appealing for contributions for the vulnerable, elderly and housebound in the area. On Thursday, August 19th a bus will be reserved for the day to accept donations from members of the public in Dundalk bus station at The Long Walk, from 9am to 4pm. “Bus Éireann are proud to support Dundalk Meals on Wheels with our “Fill a Bus” appeal once again this year,” said Services Manager for Bus Éireann, Joanne Duffy. “Last year the generosity of the local Dundalk community exceeded all our expectations, we received thousands of items - filling the bus from top to bottom. The donations made a huge difference

to those in need and we hope to build on that success again this year”. Meals on Wheels Dundalk was established in 1972 and supports people in the locality with 240 meals every week. “We are delighted to partner with Bus Éireann on the “Fill a Bus” campaign again this year and thank them for their continued support,” said John Hennessy of Meals on Wheels, Dundalk. “These vital donations will be going directly to the people who need them most and we are continually grateful to the people of Dundalk for their generosity in supporting those who are house bound in the local area”. Suggested non-perishable goods for donation are: tea, coffee, powdered custard, tins of fruit, creamed rice, gravy granules,

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Back - James Costello (St Brides GFC); Gerry Dunne (Chairperson Knockbridge Hurling Club); Debbie Kirke (Chairperson St Brides LGFC); Claire Mullholland (Chairperson St Brides Camogie); Anthony Hoey (Chairperson St Brides GFC); Conor Deane (Knockbridge Hurling Club). Front - Aimée McNally (St Brides LGFC); Gráinne McKeown (St Brides Camogie). St. Brides GFC are organising a 24 hour walk/run in aid of Pieta House on the 20th-21st August. Members of the club’s four codes (LGFC, GFC, camogie and hurling) will be covering the 24 hours. Members of the parish and neighbours are invited to join in at the start of the event especially.

There will be a minute’s silence before the first lap and a releasing of balloons after the last lap. Anyone who would like to take part should come to Páirc an Chuinnigh (St Brides pitch) on Friday 20th August at 5:45pm and Saturday 21st August at 5:45pm. People can join at any stage throughout the

24 hours too – just arrive, donate and walk/run! Social distancing rules apply. Donations can be made on the day or via the link on stbridesgfc.com. Anyone interested in sponsoring any elements of the event can contact Aimée on 085-7507818.

National Heritage Week events National Heritage Week, one of Ireland’s largest cultural events, runs from Saturday 14thSunday 22nd August. It is being marked locally by a series of heritage projects developed by groups across Louth. Local heritage groups and organisers, families, communities and individuals across Louth have responded to this year’s call to ‘Open the door to heritage’, creating online projects that are free to explore throughout National Heritage Week. Some in-person events will also take place, in line with public health guidelines. Discover some of the National Heritage Week events happening in Louth: Grandson-Grandfather interview about the Hugh Moore stained-glass window: In the Holy Trinity Church, where Carlingford Heritage Centre is based, there is a beautiful stained-glass window. Several decades ago, there was a wild storm, which shattered the window and scattered the pieces over the graveyard. Joe played a key role in ensuring the window was restored. This project consisting of an interview between Joe Bothwell and his 10-year-old grandson Daniel Bothwell. Heritage walk of former Victorian Railway Village of Greenore: A tour of former the unique Victorian railway village, Greencore which opened on 30th April l873. The tour will take place on Sunday, 22nd August 2021 and will

include the stories of the village from the Victorian era, the railway and its buildings, and the Port of Greenore and its voyages to Holyhead. The railway and passenger service closed in l951. More. Mapping the Cooleys’ Minor Place Names Project: Filming in Progress!: A project focusing on the production of a 20-minute video about the cultural landscape of the Cooley Mountains, the rich heritage of Gaelic place names and man-made physical features resulting from more than five millennia of agricultural use. For more information on these projects, and to explore others, visit www.heritageweek.ie Spanning natural, cultural and built heritage, projects aim to encourage ‘heritage newcomers’, as well as enthusiasts and experts, to engage with all aspects of Ireland’s heritage. Commenting, Chief Executive of the Heritage Council, Virginia Teehan said: “Ireland’s heritage is as rich and diverse as contemporary Ireland itself. It is something that is shared by all of us and continually evolving. In this spirit, National Heritage Week is an opportunity to come together and rally around Ireland’s unique heritage. “This year’s National Heritage Week offers something for every taste and interest, whether that is natural landscapes, wildlife and habitats, buildings and monuments, or customs and practices

like art, sport and music. I encourage people across Ireland to visit the National Heritage Week website and explore projects that might interest them, or find a local event to participate in. National Heritage Week is a special opportunity to reach out and connect with each other through Ireland’s wonderful, precious heritage.” Two themed days will take place during National Heritage Week. On Wednesday, 18th August, Wild Child Day encourages children and families to explore the heritage in their locality. On Sunday, 22nd August, the Heritage Council and the Local Authority Waters Programme invite people to explore National Heritage Week projects that celebrate water and our connections with it. People interested in attending in-person events are advised to consult the individual event page on the National Heritage Week website, or contact event organisers for full details of registration and attendance, which is subject to the prevailing public health and events guidelines. Coordinated by the Heritage Council since 2005, National Heritage Week has become one of Ireland’s largest cultural events. It is supported by the Local Authority Heritage Officer network and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. For more information on Heritage Week events near you visit www.heritageweek.ie

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The Tipsy Cow Church Street (in Dundalk’s St Nicholas’s Quarter)

undalk’s newest Cocktail Bar and Restaurant have re-opened their doors and promise to bring the finest Italian food in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere to St Nicholas Quarter. The Tipsy Cow is open from Thursday-Monday every week and boasts indoor and outdoor seating as well as a state of the art kitchen which is run by their Italian chef Francesco. The Italian inspired food menu boasts delicious starters such as Italian BBQ ribs, Caprece Salad, Buffalo Chicken Wings and Bruchettas while the main courses include Pasta Carbonara, 12oz steak, Classic Chicken/Beef burgers, fish of the day and much more. There is also the option to create your own pizza with Francesco making the dough from scratch in the kitchen before putting on toppings

of your choice. The pub also boasts a cocktail and a gin bar as well as all the usual beers on draught and in bottles. The pub also sell its own signature lager called ‘The Tipsy Bar Brew’ which has been receiving very favourable reviews since its launch. The bar was originally opened in Church Street in December 2019 by Lordship native Colin O’Neill but the premises had barely opened their doors when the Coronavirus pandemic forced its closure as Ireland went into lockdown. According to Colin it was tough for him and his six staff to see the doors close having only just got up and running but he used the time away to come up with ideas to improve the pub for when they were allowed to reopen. “It was a blow having to close our doors so quickly after opening but

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The Tipsy Cow Church Street (in Dundalk’s St Nicholas’s Quarter)

rather than feel sorry for ourselves we went to work on making the place better and with that in mind we installed a state of the art kitchen so we could offer customers food as well as drink in the bar. It was always the long-term plan to have the ability to offer food but I suppose that plan was accelerated by the pandemic,” explains Colin. “There is a lot of great work being done down in this end of town with the St Nicholas Quarter Regeneration Project and we want to be part of the positive changes down here in Church St. and with that in mind we are delighted that we are the first gastro pub down this end of town. There is so much potential

down here and we want to add to the experience of the area. “We love to support local businesses and we source our food locally from McCormacks Butchers in town and Gus Kelly’s butchers in Louth Village. We also buy all of the fruit for our delicious cocktails in Country Fresh just around the corner from us on Patrick Street. “We have a staff of six here in the pub and when the customer comes in they will be brought to a table by the waitress and provided with table service for the evening. We want our customers to come in and enjoy a drink, food or both in a friendly, relaxed and comfortable environment and we look forward to seeing

faces old and new walk through our doors. We are open now and look forward to welcoming you into our newly renovated pub and we are sure you will enjoy spending an evening in Dundalk’s newest Cocktail Bar and Restaurant,” added Colin. “We’ve put a lot of hard work in to get to where we are today and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of many good people. I would like to thank, McCormacks Butchers, Country Fresh, Ma Bradys, Tommy Larkin, Astec Dos, Johnny Halpenny, John Mooney Painting, Rogers Accountancy, Halpenny Electrical, Beer Chill, Gus Kelly and Padraig O’Neill,” he concluded.

The Tipsy Cow Menu STARTERS

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Served with a cool, tongue tasting, homemade Tipsy Cow blue cheese sauce............................ €9.50

Italian Bbq Ribs

Succulent Italian ribs smothered in a homemade sweet sticky sauce......................................... €9.50

Caprese Salad

Colourful Italian salad made with delicious mozzarella, tomatoes and sweet basil accompanied with homemade Italian bread.............................................................................. €9

Bruschetta Original

Handmade Italian bread topped with a creamy sauce, freshly chopped tomatoes, basil and garlic accompanied with a spicy prawn and mozzarella.............................................. €9

main courses

Fresh Homemade Pizza

Freshly prepared homemade pizza, the Italian way Margarita €12 - Pepperoni €12.50 - Hawaiian €12.50 - Pollo/Chicken €14

12oz Steak

Succulent steak served with sautéed onions, mushrooms, creamy mash, crunchy side salad and peppered sauce................................................................................................... €27

Pasta Carbonara

Pasta in a homemade cream sauce with chicken, bacon and mushroom.................................... €15

Classic Chicken Burger

Served with a hint of Italian spice, chips and side salad............................................................. €15

Classic Beef Burger

Served with chips and side salad................................................................................................ €15

Fish Of The Day

(Please ask your server) Served with a crispy side salad and chips................................................................................... €15

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Family Notices novena

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

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

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Tourism potential of Faughart Graveyard

Fine Gael councillor John Reilly says he is determined to promote Faughart graveyard as a tourist attraction and make the area more accessible to people looking to find out about the areas great history. The Kilcurry based councillor has his own ancestry buried in the graveyard and believes the area has tourist potential due to its history. “Tourists complain about not being able to find the area and when they arrive, they are met with no information about the rich heritage and historical significance of this graveyard. Faughart is a significant location, being one of the most important heritage sites in Louth. Located north of Dundalk and south of Moyry Pass, Faughart is an early Christian ruins and shrine site.,” explained John. “The whole Faughart area has strong historical values, with a long tradition as the birthplace of one of Ireland’s most well-known saints of the early medieval period - Saint Brigid. Veneration of the saint has continued to be an

Cllr John Reilly at Faughart Graveyard. important aspect of the graveyard to the present day and has resulted in the creation of a set of practices in the form of the holy well and penitential stations. Faughart is also strongly associated with the death of Edward Bruce. “The Hill of Faughart is one of nine sacred sites in Louth and consists of ruins of a small medieval church along with a bullaun stone, pillar, saints’ bed and Holy Well - all dedicated to St Brigid with St Brigid’s Shrine nearby. This array of monuments seems to have changed little

since they were first recorded in 1748. The hill is ranked 5 for tourism in Louth with beautiful scenery, however, a lack of signage and information boards is a common complaint. “Over the last 12 months with the help of Senator John McGahon’s office, extensive research has been done on the graveyard. Due to the age of the graveyard, it is inconclusive as to which religious group controls it. We do know that it was in control by Church of Ireland until the 1850s and was in use by Catholic Church

also. I have spoken to the two main churches in Armagh and they are happy to have an ecumenical service when life returns to normal at Faughart graveyard. It is a hidden gem in north county Louth that I would encourage people to visit. “The views from Faughart hill are breathtaking, looking across the Cooley mountains and Slieve Gullion and the plains of mid Louth. It is important to mention that a tourist to the site had to find information about the relevance and significance of the graveyard from online sources. This indicates that information boards would provide an extremely useful addition to Faughart graveyard. The main reasoning for this is because Faughart has a rich historical background and retains a number of archaeological monuments; some are not immediately obvious to any visitors to the site. The incorporation of these proposals will greatly enhance visitor appreciation and awareness of the significance of Faughart,” noted John.

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Christopher excited to welcome back students By Tamara O’Connell

1—Followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are more commonly known by what single-word name? 2—By what common name are contusions more well-known as? 3—Which two Biblical cities were destroyed by ‘fire and brimstone’? 4—Where was the Mineshaft Pub located in Dundalk? 5—The Shannon is the longest river in Ireland. What is the second longest which flows through Laois, Kildare, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford and Waterford. 6—Who wrote the novels that inspired the movies Misery,

Carrie, The Shining and The Shawshank Redemption? 7—Dying at the ripe old age of 969, who is the oldest recorded figure mentioned in the Bible? 8—By the number of native speakers, which is the second most widely-spoken language in the world? 9—Which late singer collaborated with Queen on their 1981 hit single, Under Pressure? 10—The Acropolis is a notable landmark in which major European capital city? The Stinker—What is a fifth divided by a tenth?

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Dundalk Institute of Technology Student Union President Christopher O’Neill has said he’s excited to welcome back students to campus next month. “I’m sure students are equally as excited to be coming back on campus for the first time in over a year,” he said. “Third level students were completely left in the dark last year in regards to their studies, and the shift to the online learning experience has been tough, so to be finally returning to campus is a relief for us all, and we’re very excited for little bits of normality again. “Us in the Students’ union will work alongside the college as closely as possible to ensure a safe transition back to campus for all our students.” Plans to reopen DkIT campus are already underway, with more specific information being made available in the coming weeks, according to a DkIT spokesperson. Christopher O’Neill, DKIT President.

1—Mormons, 2—Bruises, 3—Sodom and Gomorrah, 4—It was in the bottom floor of the Tara Bar on Park Street, 5—River Barrow, 6—Stephen King, 7—Methuselah, 8—Spanish, 9—David Bowie, 10—Athens. The Stinker: 2.

Places are still available on courses at Monaghan Institute Monaghan Institute is a Further Education centre of excellence located in the stateof-the-art purpose-built Monaghan Education Campus, Armagh Road, Monaghan Town. For over 25 years, Monaghan Institute have been offering an ever-expanding range of further education and training courses to learners from the locality and further afield. Courses available include: Digital Media & Web Design, Liberal Arts, Computer Software & Games Design, Business & Office Administration, Early Learning & Care, Nursing, Healthcare, Applied Social Studies, Travel & Tourism, Sport & Recreation, Engineering, Animal Science, Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing. For students preparing to

progress to third level, Monaghan Institute offer a range of Pre-University programmes in Animal & Agri-Sciences, Arts, Business & Accounting, Computing, Health, Social Studies & Psychology, Tourism & Hospitality Management and Sports Studies. Our facilities: The College has fully equipped practical rooms, science and IT labs, Multi-media laboratories, two hi-spec iMac labs, a Hairdressing Salon, Beauty Therapy rooms, a Dog Grooming Parlour, Nursing Practical room, Electrical and Engineering Workshops. In addition, there are regular classrooms, tiered lecture halls, a library, consulting rooms, restaurant and study areas. The Institute also has access to the Garage Theatre on the campus, and shared

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Gardaí have seized approximately €650,000 of suspected benzodiazepine tablets and arrested one man following the search of a vehicle in Dundalk, County Louth, last Thursday, 12th August. At approximately 5:50pm, Gardaí from the Dundalk District Drugs Unit stopped and searched a vehicle in the Bellewsbridge Road area of Dundalk, County Louth. During the course of this search, Gardaí discovered a number of black bin bags which contained suspected benzodiazepine tablets with an estimated value of €650,000 (pending analysis). The male driver of this vehicle, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and detained at Dundalk Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. He was released without charge on Sunday afternoon. A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Investigations are on-going.

An Táin excited to welcome classical trio

An Táin Arts Centre are ecstatic to welcome Ensemble Táin for the first live, in person performance of 2021 on our Main Stage! The classical trio Vourneen Ryan, flute, Robin Panter, viola and Aisling Ennis, harp, will perform on 28th August at 8pm. Through the medium of classical music, Ensemble Táin have curated a programme of music to relax, refresh and rejuvenate the senses, and calm the mind. The programme will include works by Debussy, Arvo Part, Telemann, Phillip Glass, Dubois and more. All are

elite-level professional musicians who regularly perform with all the major orchestras in Ireland and the UK and have vibrant careers as chamber musicians and educators. This concert is kindly supported by Create Louth and is on Saturday 28th August at 8pm. Seating is limited. Tickets cost €15, plus €1.50 booking fee. You can purchase tickets over the phone on 042 9332332 or online at www.antain.ie. *** Tickets will not be available at Box Office on the night and must be pre-booked.**

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recent deaths Jimmy (Seamus) Kelly Pri- ers Patrick and Séamus, sisters orland Grove, Dundalk, for- Margaret, Michelle, Sharon, merly of Cloughan, Mullingar, Siobhán and Milissa, son inCo. Westmeath. 8th August law John, grandchildren So2021, died peacefully in the phie, John-Paul, Anthony and exceptional care of the Louth Gerard, brothers and sisters inCounty Hospital. Jimmy, son law, nephews, nieces, extendof the late John and Mary, ed family, relatives, wonderful dearly loved husband of Ail- friends and neighbours. een, née O’Hare, and loving Geraldine KING (née Mcfather of John and Justin. He Coy), The Laurels, Dundalk, will be deeply missed by his Louth. Peacefully in her 93rd wife, sons, beloved grandchil- year surrounded by her famdren Ashlenn, Liam, Jonah ily at our Lady of Lourdes and Méabh, daughter-in-law Hospital after being lovingly Amanda, brothers-in-law, sis- cared for by Alice O’Hare. ters-in-law, nephews, nieces, Predeceased by her husband relatives and friends. Owen, parents Brigid and Tom, Susan Egan (née O’Connor), brother Leo and son in-law Seabrook, Dromiskin, Louth Paul. She will be sadly missed / Athboy, Meath. Peacefully, by her loving daughters Anne at her residence, after a long and Bernadette, sons Pat, illness borne with great cour- Enda, Raymond and Fergal, age and dignity, aged 38 brother Brendan, son in-law years. Sadly missed by her John McErlean, daughters inheartbroken family, her lov- law Rosie and Sheila, granding husband Paul, her adored children, great-grandchildren, children Senan & Kate, her nephews, nieces, extended parents Paul & Claire, brothers family, relatives, wonderful David & Stephen, sister Louise, neighbours and friends. her mother and father in-law Noeleen (Noel) Boyle South Anne and Sean. Brothers in- End, Blackrock, Louth. PeaceLaw Tony and Sean, sisters in- fully in Our Lady of Lourdes law Eimear, Maria & Michelle, Hospital, after having been nephews Dáithí & Jack, nieces wonderfully cared for in BlackMaia & Lauren, aunts, uncles, rock Abbey Nursing Home. cousins, extended family and 12th August 2021. Noeleen wide circle of friends. beloved daughter of the late Sheila Hamill (née Smyth), Peter and Patricia and sister of Upper Merches, Blackrock Rd, Iris, Patsy, Deirdre, Rosemarie Dundalk, Louth. Died peace- and Peter. Noeleen will be fully in the wonderful care sadly missed by her brother, of St Peter’s Nursing Home, sisters, brothers-in-laws, sisCastlebellingham. Sheila, ter-in-law, nephews, nieces, daughter of the late Patrick relatives, and friends. and Julia Smyth. Loving wife Michael Rafferty late of of the late Brendan and loving Erdington & Redditch and formother of Majella and San- merly of Glenmore, Louth in dra, Deeply regretted by her Ireland, passed away on the daughters, grandchildren Co- 20th July 2021, aged 95 years. lin and Matthew, brothers and Predeceased by his partner, sisters Harry, Tommy, Colm Mary McGrath, his parents, and Marian, sons in law, God- Peter & Catherine Rafferty, his frey and Declan, brothers-in- sister Betsy, his brothers Peter law, sisters-in-law, nephews, & Owen and nephew Patsy nieces, relatives and friends. Toner. Michael will be sadly Billy O’HARE Cluan Enda, missed by his nieces, Dolores, Dundalk, Louth. Unexpect- Mary & Catherine, his nephedly at his residence. Prede- ews, Seamus, Peter & Paul and ceased by his parents Joe and the extended family circle. Detta. He will be sadly missed Liam O’CONNOR North Comwith love by his son Jonathan mons, Carlingford, Louth. and his mum Gabby, sister Beloved husband of Marie, Frances, brothers Joe, Tony father of Megan, Kieron and and Paul, sisters in-law Isobel, Kara, son of the late Peter and Caroline and Andrea, brother Martha and brother of Maura, in-law Dermot, aunt Maura, Nuala and the late Michael. He nephews, nieces, extended will be sadly missed by his sorfamily relatives, wonderful rowing wife, daughters, son, neighbours and friends. sisters, Megan’s partner DecKathleen McDONAGH Villas lan, brothers-in-law Brendan, 3 Muirhevnamor and formerly Brian and Seán, sisters-in-law of Aghameen Park, Dundalk, Úna and Rita, nephews, niecLouth. Peacefully surrounded es, relatives and friends. by her family at Our Lady Eamon McManus 2 of Lourdes Hospital. Loving Aughnagon Rd, Mayobridge, mam of Sabrina, Natasha and Down / Dromiskin, Louth. Georgia. Predeceased by her Dearly beloved husband of Mam Mary and daughter Ter- Phill, devoted father to Cathesa (in-infancy). Kathleen will erine, Pat, Eamon and Deirdre. be sadly missed by her loving Loving grandfather to Perri, daughters, dad Johnny, broth- Jed, Aine, Orla, Cahal, Tom-

my, Niamh, Caitlin and Molly and great-grandfather of Ivy. Cherished brother, uncle and father-in-law. Ann Matthews (née Watters), Walterstown, Castlebellingham, Louth. Peacefully, at home, after a short illness, in the arms of her loving husband and family, 14th August 2021. Ann, daughter of the late Patrick and Julia, much loved wife of John, dear mother of John Paul, Mark and Michelle, devoted nanny of Rachel, Tegan and Conor, great-nanny of Aoibhe and sister of Pat, Mary, Judy, James and the late Johnny. Ann will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughter, grandchildren, great granddaughter, son-in-law Aaron Callan, daughter-in-law Karen, John Paul’s fiancé Kirstie, brothers, sisters, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. Rosemarie (Rosie) HOEY Aghameen Park, Muirhevnamor and formerly Greengates, Haggardstown, Dundalk, Louth. Unexpectedly, at home. Beloved daughter of the late Matthew and Phyllis and sister of Siobhán, Ronan, Shane and the late David. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sister, brothers, sisters-in-law Denise and Maureen, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Seanie Coleman McDermotts Terrace, Dundalk. Peacefully in the Louth County Hospital, after been wonderfully care for during the last few weeks in the Coronary Care Unit in Our Lady of Lourdes, Hospital 14th August 2021. Seanie, beloved husband of the late Laura née Craven, dear father of Gerard, grandad of Adam and the late Sophie, father in law of Sandra and brother of Maura, Eileen, Peggy, Tony, Ollie, Gerard, and Teresa. Seanie will be sadly missed by his son, grandson, daughter-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-laws, sistersin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. Maggie Taaffe (née Murphy), Townspark, Ardee, Co. Louth. Peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by her husband Patrick and sons Paul and Patrick. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons Paddy, Barney, Noel, John and Peter, daughter Ann, daughters-inlaw, son-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Lucky Winner Paddy Donnelly, Chairman, Board of Directors, Dundalk Credit Union presents winner Catherine Wallace with keys to a brand new Renault Clio Iconic at Blackstone Motors Dundalk. Catherine was the lucky car winner in the Dundalk Credit Union Members’ Monthly Car & Cash Draw this month. To find out more about the Members’ Monthly Car & Cash Draw visit dundalkcu.ie.

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