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Wednesday, 2nd May, 2018. Vol. 11, Issue 18 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

Local economy gets boost with 400 jobs

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By Paul Byrne

The local economy is set for another significant boost after it was announced that a Chinese company is set to create 400 jobs in Dundalk with a €325m investment.

WuXi Biologics, a Hong Kong-listed global openaccess biologics technology platform company, will create the jobs over five years in a new biologics drug substance manufacturing facility on the Industrial Development Authority’s (IDA) greenfield site in Mullagharlin.

Headquartered in Wuxi City, China, WuXi Biologics is a global leading platform company providing end-to-end solutions for biologics with a mission to accelerate and transform

biologics discovery, development and manufacturing to benefit patients around the world.

The manufacturing project in a 26-hectare campus, the company’s first site outside of China, is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

Speaking at today’s announcement in Dundalk, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Prime Minister of Ireland said: “This is the start of something special. We will see the Factory of the Future, right here in Dundalk.

It’s the first sizable Greenfield project from China in the pharma sector and I am delighted to see it located here in Dundalk. It’s also the latest in a number of investments in this town Continued on Page 2

Brothers get locks chopped for charity

Two young brothers, Lennix and Logan Cumiskey, from Bay Estate displayed a real act of kindness recently by donating their long locks to a cancer charity. (Full story on page 2).

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD with Dr. Ge Li of WuXi Biologics.

which has become a hub for a range of sectors, mainly in the new knowledge based and pharmaceutical sectors.

Local TD, Peter Fitzpatrick, has welcomed the €325 million investment from Chinese company WuXi Biologics, which will generate a huge jobs boost for the town and the county over the next five years.

“The 400 jobs being created, along with 700 jobs at the construction phase, will be of substantial benefit to the region.

“This investment is a reflection of the great work being done by the

Brothers get locks chopped for charity

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Two young brothers from Bay Estate displayed a real act of kindness recently by donating their long locks to a cancer charity.

Lennix (4) and Logan Cumiskey (5) got their shoulder length hair chopped off recently for cancer charity Little Princess Trust. The charity accept donations of real hair which they then turn into wigs for children who have lost their hair as a result of cancer or other illnesses. As well as donating their hair to charity the boy’s act of generosity managed to raise over €1000 for the Cara Cancer Care Support Centre in Dundalk.

According to Lennix and Logan’s Dad Paul the boys were only too

Logan and Lennix before their haircut

delighted to offer their hair to charity and are delighted with their short new haircuts.

“Lennix is four and has never had his hair cut while Logan is five and has had one haircut in his life when he was a year old. They both loved their long hair but they kept on being mistaken for girls which

was annoying for them and the hair used to get in their eyes all the time when they were out playing.

“My wife Serena loved the long hair on them and was reluctant to get it cut so I came up with the idea of getting it cut and donating the hair to a children’s charity to make wigs for sick kids.

Serena and the boys thought this was a great idea and from there it all happened pretty quickly.

“We went down to Blade FX Gents barbers in Clanbrassil St. and got both the boys hair cut before sending the hair to the Little Princess Trust. We also decided to use the exercise as a chance to raise a few euro for the Cara Cancer Care Centre here in Dundalk and thanks to the generosity of people around the town we were delighted to have been able to hand over a cheque for €1001,” stated Paul.

“Thankfully the boys love their new haircuts and they’re really pleased that their old hair is going to make sick children feel better about their illnesses,” he added.

Dundalk company sends its thoughts and prayers to Sean

Thoughts and prayers were sent to Liverpool fan Sean Cox by his work colleagues and friends in Precision Cables on Mulholland Avenue.

Sean, from Dunboyne Co. Meath, is a sales director for Precision Cables in Dundalk and is currently in hospital in Liverpool following an attack by two Roma fans before last Tuesday evening’s Champions League match in Anfield.

Sean suffered a serious and life-threatening head injury during the attack and was rushed to hospital where he was put into a medically induced coma. A statement by Precision Cables following the attack expressed their shock at the attack while sending Sean their thoughts and prayers.

“We are all shocked to hear of the terrible incident in Liverpool last night involving our esteemed colleague and friend, Sean Cox.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sean and his family and we hope that they get the privacy and space they require at this time.

We will not be making any further statement at this point. Precision Cables, Ireland,” read the statement.

Medics were due to try and revive Sean from his induced coma yesterday with the hope that he can start to show signs of recovery.

IDA, Enterprise Ireland, Louth county council, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, and many more.

“The people of Dundalk, Louth and Ireland deserve this after their hard work and support over the last number of years in

helping Ireland back on the road to recovery.

“This also shows the confidence that the Chinese have in Dundalk with Brexit coming up, and the excellent work force and talent pool we have in our area,” continued Mr Fitzpatrick.

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Dundalk Leader 2nd May 2018 ‘Matilda The Musical’ Forty students from Ardee Community School, along with music teachers, Ms Ryan and Ms Duffy set off for the Bord Gáis Energy theatre in Dublin to see Roald Dahl’s much loved story ‘Matilda’ brought to life on stage on Wednesday April 25.

The trip included a stop at the Pavillions Shopping Centre in Swords and the show itself was enjoyed by everyone in the group.

Joe Frawley ends his reign as PGA captain Dundalk golf professional Joe Frawley has just finished his stint as the captain of the Irish PGA and has described the experience as an honour and a privilege.

Joe is the owner of the Joe Frawley Golf Shop at the Ramparts and has been in love with the game of golf his whole life having grown up with the sport through his father who was also a professional golfer.

According to Joe it was an honour to be asked to become captain and he thoroughly enjoyed his year in the role.

“It was a nice honour to be

asked and it’s kind of nice to know you have the respect of your peers. The position is ratified by a committee so that made it even better for me as it kind of means I must be doing something right to be voted in.

I really enjoyed my year as captain and it was nice to represent the PGA at various competitions and functions throughout the year. Basically, my role involved making presentations after competitions and thanking sponsors, prize-winners and everybody involved who get together to ensure these events take place,” explained Joe.

“It was also fantastic to travel the country and see the amount of young talent we have on this island. There really are some fantastic young golfers coming through which bodes well for the future.

“Another aspect of the job which I enjoyed was the way I got to reconnect with the inner workings of the PGA in Ireland.

It was nice to be on committees and get involved with the decision-making process and having sort of lost that connection over the last number of years it was nice to re-establish that link,” stated Joe.

News

in Brief Car Boot Sale

The annual Car Boot Sale and Coffee Morning will be held at The Presbyterian Church, Jocelyn St, Dundalk on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7 from 11am to 3pm. There is extended space for vehicles this year. Cars cost €15 and vans €20 - this includes the cost of refreshments for two people. Gates close for vehicles at 10.30am.

Entrance for pedestrians is €2, children free. There will be toy, cake, book and bric-a-brac stalls in the Church hall with tea and coffee served with homemade scones, cakes, etc. No booking necessary, enquiries to 0872396776.

Pop Up Shop For Lourdes A Pop Up Shop will be open all this week at the Long Walk Centre. All proceeds and donations go towards sending an assisted pilgrim travel to Lourdes from 10th-15th June. This pilgrimage is being organised by the Irish Association of Lourdes Volunteers and there is a very large variety of items offered for sale.

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Concerned parents express frustration News in Brief at Coláiste Chú Chulainn delay Concerned parents and members of Coláiste Chu Chulainn Parents Council have written a letter to local TDs and councillors expressing their concerns and frustrations regarding the delays in the handover of their new school which is being built beside the Marshes.

During last month’s council meeting councillors were told

by Director of Services Frank Pentony that there were no guarantees that the school would be ready to open in September. The €16m project had originally been due to be completed in June but a dispute with residents in Bishops Court who objected to the location of an ESB Sub Station at the back of their houses delayed proceedings.

Although Louth County Council are looking at opening a portion of the school in time for September no decisions have been made as of yet and this lack of information has led to frus-

trated parents and members of Coláiste Chu Chulainn to pen a letter expressing their concerns, as follows: “As concerned parents and members of Coláiste Chú Chulainn Parents Council we would like to express our frustration and disappointment in relation to the additional delays in the handover of our new long awaited school at the Marshes site.

“Louth County Council, is aware of our continued frustration dating back to a meeting in 2014 in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in relation to the Compulsory Purchase Order.

“As a matter of courtesy to us as parents, students, the principal and staff of Coláiste Chú Chulainn we feel we should not have heard this news on social media and local papers. There was no communication with us the people who are directly affected by this set back.

“Over the years we have been

more than patient and accommodating to the Local County Council and the LMETB. Our concern is now for our students especially those entering the senior cycle, who will face disruption to studies during term time, having to move midyear, in this a very critical and stressful time in their education.

Many parents of our incoming students have voiced their concerns about the move from primary to secondary school and feel this is an extra challenge for these young people as they try to make this massive transition.

“Many of us, adults and young people feel let down badly by the local authority.

“Going forward we would appreciate if a meeting could be arranged as soon as possible with all interested parties, that parents, students and staff are addressed and our concerns heard and fear alleviated,” concluded the letter.

Cuchullain Credit Union Social Club Committee are making a difference once again after making a donation to the Royal National Lifeboat Ireland ((RNLI). Pictured are: (Social Club Committee Roisin Gormley, Marie Flynn and Patricia Gathcart presenting the cheque to Pat McGinn & Charlie McCarthy (RNLI).

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The results of race 2 in the second round of the Bike Station Summer Cycling League had a somewhat peculiar look to them, with Paul McCartney taking the win ahead of John Lennon.

No this was not the second coming of the majestic Liverpudlians but Dundalk’s McCartney who rides for Cuchulain taking a fine win ahead of Carrick Wheelers Lennon. Unfortunately no Ringo or George where present to round out the comeback. An-

drew Flood took third place with another of the infamous cycling O`Shaughnessey dynasty, Cian in fourth.

In the main race it was another very fast night and Ralph Ginesi of Newry Wheelers managed to hang in when group 5 swept up all before them.

In a fast finish Ginesi beat out Jack O`Donnell of Drogheda Wheelers into second and Gary McGoven of Armagh Down into third.

Ray Fedigan was the first Cuchulainn man in fourth. Once again

group 6 failed to make the bridge to the front of the race.

Ray Fedigan carried his form over to the weekend and claimed eighth position in the latest round of the IVCA League, with his team mate Aidan Delaney just outside the top 10 in 11th position.

Also claiming another eighth position was Ian Clarke in the A4 race in Carrickmore.

Ultra Endurance is a discipline which has seen a rise in popularity in Ireland over the recent years & Cuchu-

lainn’s Declan Rafferty tackled a 200 mile race on Saturday April 28.

The race saw the riders tackle large portions of counties Donegal, Tyrone and Antrim, with a lot of climbing along the way. Rafferty finished the event in a shade under 12 hours, which was good enough for fifth place.

Rafferty was using the event as part of his training for the Donegal Ultra cycle, which will see the competitors complete 555km around the mountainous county.

Library Events

Dundalk Library celebrates Bealtaine Festival (celebrating creativity in older age) with a host of events to suit all tastes: Thursday May 10 at 2.30pm- Bealtaine Table Quiz. Tuesday May 15 at 3pm – Pins and Needles Sewing Workshop. Thursday May 17 at 6pm- Kavanagh’s Big Fair Day-Memories of Patrick Kavanagh with Art and Una Agnew and book launch with Constance Shortt. Thursday May 24 at 1Noon- Dundalk Men’s Sheds Choir-music performance by the Dundalk Men’s Sheds. Places are limited so booking is essential.

St Pio Triduum

A St Pio Triduum will take place in the Parish of The Holy Redeemer in Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk on Wednesday May 9 with Mass at 7pm. On Thursday May 10 a Mass for anointing the sick will take place at 7pm while on Friday May 11 a Mass and benediction will take place at 7pm. There will be a rosary at 6:40pm and Blessing with the Relic each evening also.

Charity Pub Quizzes

A series of Fun Pub Quizzes will take place every Wednesday night to raise money for SOSAD & The Birches in The Rosewood Country Club, Dundalk €5 per team. Liquid prizes, music and raffle on the night. All welcome.

Pilgrimage To Medjugorje

A pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place on Wednesday June 13. The trip is over seven nights and will cost €689pps.

Spiritual director Fr Paul Montague Adm Holy Redeemer Church Dundalk will be on the trip. For further information please call James on 0872202173.

Free CPR Training

A free CPR/ defib training session will be held in Knockbridge Parish Hall on Friday May 11 at 7pm.

All welcome, especially those living and working in the general Knockbridge / Kilkerley area.

St Joseph’s GFC Lotto

Dundalk Ravens girls u12 played fantastic in the first round match winning 28 -14 comfortably against Drogheda Sparks which let them in to the final. It was point for point all the way in first three nail biting quarters, but last quarter Blackwater Steelers took over and won the game. However, the u12 girls were delighted with their runners up medals.

There was no winner of St Josephs GFC jackpot of €7,700. The numbers drawn were 14, 16, 17, 21 The €50 winners were 1.

Ger Fagan c/o Simon Fagan 2. Alan McKenna c/o Self. 3.

Geraldine Watters c/o Tony Doherty.

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Dundalk Ladies advance in Diamond Trophy Dundalk Ladies produced a superb performance in the Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy last Friday when they travelled to Donabate and beat the hosts 3-0 to advance to the next round.

Donabate is the home club of the legendary Irish international and Curtis Cup player and captain after whom this prestigious competition is named so there was no doubt that the hosts were going to be up for their match with Dundalk.

Elizabeth McGuinness & Briege Renaghan, won the top match 4&3 and there were also wins for Joan Corrigan & Siobhan Duffy, who won 3&2 while Maureen Sheridan & Geraldine Blackmore won 4&3.

That gave Dundalk the three points they needed to secure victory and so the matches involving Anne Murray & Mary Dooley as well as Oonagh Quinn and Catherine Smyth were called in.

Things did not go so well for the other Dundalk team in action over the weekend as the Irish Mixed Foursomes team lost 3.5 to 1.5 to Greenore in their second round tie.

ers and Ann King & Clem Walsh. Bernie McGuinness & Pat Purton were called in while on the 16th.

The inter-club action continues this weekend with Dundalk opening their men’s Newsam Cup campaign on Saturday against Knightsbrook with three of the matches at home from 4pm while the second round of the Fred Daly Trophy sees Dundalk’s U18 Boys face Greenore on Saturday morning at 10.30am with three of the five matches away,

The key match turned out to be the third one where Theresa Connolly and Mark Gorham Saturday also sees the went the distance but North Leinster Mixed lost by one hole. team starting their 2018 Dundalk’s only win- campaign at 3.15pm ners were Mags Coburn against Royal Tara with & Conor Curran who three matches at home won 3&2 while there while the Revive Acwere defeats for Anne tive team are in action Murray & Eddie Rog- at 2.45pm.

Corporate sponsors get behind “Legends of Louth 5K”

The inaugural Legends of Louth 5K run and family walk in Louth Village will take place on Sunday May 20.

The Athletics Ireland sanctioned 5K run will take place at Noon and runners can enjoy the scenic track which loops 5K of beautiful countryside and back into the village.

Online registrations have commenced with an early bird €10 registration offer for those that register before May 6, all proceeds will raise vital funds for the redevelopment of Louth Village Community Centre.

Commenting on the launch of the 5K, event sectary Gerry Campbell said “We are honoured to bring such a prestigious

Pictured at the launch of the Legends of Louth 5K event in Louth Village

event to Louth Village, already we have seen online registrations stream in from runners across the north east region, it promises to be a great

day for competitive runners and family walkers”. h t t p s : / / r e g i s t e r. primoevents.com/ ps/event/LegendsOfLouth5K.

Chance to avoid conviction A man who admitted a public order charge was given a chance to avoid a conviction after agreeing to pay €200 to charity.

James Rogan (35) of 622 Aisling Park, Cox’s Demesne, Dun-

dalk, admitted a charge of intoxication at Mullaharlin Park, Dundalk, on July 22 last year.

Judge John Coughlan stated that he would strike the matter out on July 4 if the money was paid on that date.

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On Sunday, the men’s Barton Cup team meet Headfort in the second round at 3pm with three matches at home and two away while Sunday also sees the Mr and Mrs team in action as they bid to win a trophy they last The Dundalk team which defeated Donabate 3-0 in the first round of the Mary McKenna Diamond held in 2016.

Trophy last Friday in Donabate.

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Project aims to increase teen physical activity News

1 Nature What do you call trees that lose their leaves?

2 Fairytales What rodents followed the Pied Piper out of the town of Hamelin?

3 Metals Aluminium comes from what substance?

4 Music What was the name of Big Tom’s backing group?

5 USA Which American city is known as the Windy City?

6 Sport What club did Arsene Wenger manage before joining Arsenal?

7 Ireland What is the largest Irish island off the coast of Ireland?

8 Homes Who lives in the Mansion House in Dublin?

9 Language Horology is the study of what?

10 Politics North Korea leader Kim Jong-un met the President of South Korea last week, but what is his name?

Stinker Who was the only Irish playwright to win an Oscar and a Nobel Prize for Literature?

—this week’s answers—

Dundalk Institute of Technology and the Louth Local Sports Partnership are collaborating to develop and roll out a Fitness Bootcamp with the growing issues associated with childhood obesity and inactivity. The main aim is to increase participation among teenagers in physical activity.

The programme was run between late February and early April 2018. The lead on this programme is David Cranny the Sports Director for BA in Sport, Exercise & Enterprise course in DKIT in conjunction with the Community Sport Development Officer for Louth Local Sports Partnership Barry Casey.

Research has shown that one third of 14 and 18 year olds are obese or overweight while Transition Year males

in Brief

Made a €300 donation to charity Students and organisers who took part in the Fitness Bootcamp

and females in particular are more likely to withdraw from physical activities.

The programme was free for all the participants and ran for six weeks in the school halls of participating schools.

The participants did one-hour a week with the pupils during the school day.

With the increased use in social media for people to assess fitness routines, get fitness advice and nutritional

advice, the students have developed a social media page with videos of all the exercises the students in the schools will be performing during the sessions.

They are also putting up nutritional information and advice that is in line with Healthy Ireland & HSE healthy eating initiative.

The schools involved in this pilot programme are St Vincents, Colaiste Ris, Dundalk

Grammar and O Fiaich College. The organisers are grateful to the TY coordinators in each school as well as the schools themselves for their assistance in the programme.

The programme will be completed at the end of April and DKIT and Louth Local Sport Partnership will be tracking the programme so that it can be evaluated with a view to expanding the programme later in the year.

Respite needs discussed with HSE Sinn Féin TD for Louth Gerry Adams and Cllr Ruairí Ó Murchú have met with HSE management and families of those with intellectual disabilities to discuss the respite needs of families in County Louth.

The meeting of Louth Respite Forum, which took place on Friday 27 April 27 in Ardee, is the latest in a series of engagements regarding the lack of adequate respite provision.

Following the meeting Gerry Adams

said: “Respite is essential for families caring for loved ones with intellectual disabilities. These families love their children, that is absolutely without doubt. They care for them diligently their whole lives, but everybody needs a break.

“In order for these parents to provide this intensive level of care into the future, the Government needs to support them through the provision of respite. I have met with the Minister for Disability Finian

McGrath on many occasions and raised the shocking gaps in provision of respite in Louth.

“I welcomed the Minister’s announcement in December 2017 that additional funding would be made available to the HSE in Louth and I am pleased to see the outworking of this with the recent opening of Bower House in Balbriggan which will provide respite for young adults,” he stated.

A man who admitted three public order charges avoided a conviction at Dundalk District Court when he paid €300 to charity.

Jack Kirwan (23) of 36 Cullaville Road, Crossmaglen, Newry, came to the attention of Gardai at Park St on December 12 last year.

Judge John Coughlan struck the matter out when the money was paid.

Historical Society

If you have information regarding holy wells in the peninsula, please phone 0851833110.

Table Quiz In Aid Of LSPCA

Table Quiz in aid of LSPCA this Friday May 4 in The Malt House Dublin Road, Dundalk. €20 for table of 4, Music & Karaoke on the night, cash and liquid prizes, all welcome, for enquiries please telephone 087 9453334.

1. Deciduous 2. Rats 3. Bauxite 4. The Mainliners 5. Chicago 6. Nagoya Grampus Eight 7. Achill Island 8. The Lord Mayor of Dublin 9. Time 10. Moon Jae-in. Stinker – George Bernard Shaw won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925, and an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (Pygmalion) in 1938. He shares the honour with Bob Dylan.

Operation Enable launched in Louth

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County Louth has become the first county outside Dublin to launch Operation Enable which is designed to ensure motorists respect wheelchair accessible parking bays.

Accessibility for All campaigner John Morgan and Independent Cllr Maeve Yore have been pushing for Operation Enable to be launched in Louth and both were delighted Louth are leading the way nationally in launching the project.

Chief Supt Christy Mangan launched Operation Enable Louth in Dundalk Gaol last Tuesday with Supt’s Gerry Curley, Andrew Watters Dundalk and Drogheda/Mid Louth Division and Inspector John O’Flaherty.

Operation Enable is a multi-agency initiative between An Garda Siochana, Louth County Council, Irish Wheelchair Association and Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland. Its objective is to remind motorists to respect wheelchair accessible parking bays in Co Louth and to encourage permit holders to respect the conditions attached to their parking permits.

Cllr Yore had initially raised the abuse of disabled parking spaces at the 2016 Annual General Meeting of Dundalk Municipal District Local Policing Forum and at subsequent Forums throughout 2017. When she saw the success of Operation Enable in Dublin she asked could it be rolled out across Louth and received commitment from Chief

Supt Christy Mangan for Launch in 2018.

Councillor Yore speaking at the Launch stated “ to ensure the success of Operation Enable it is crucial we have active engagement and ownership from everyone - An Garda Siochana, Louth County Council and their traffic wardens, Security Staff and Management of major retailers, recreational facilities, the public and the permit holders. If motorists abuse disabled bays they should be clamped.”

Cllr Yore is contacting Chief Executives of major retailers to ask for action nationally on same.

She welcomed Chief Supt Mangan and Supt Curley’s comments at Operation Launch today that a zero-tolerance approach would be exercised and the rules enforced rigidly with regular reviews. The Independent Councillor for Louth concluded by saying she was a lifelong advocate for People with Disabilites and is proud to be a voice for them.

Meanwhile Accessibility for all campaigner John Morgan, a wheelchair user from Dundalk, stated that he was delighted that the project had been launched locally.

“I was really pleased that the Gardaí and local authority have got on board with what I think is a very important issue. My blood boils when I see a motorist without a badge parked in a wheelchair bay.

As it is we don’t have enough bays around

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is encouraging young people in Louth to make sure they are registered to vote before the deadline on May 8.

James Doorley, NYCI deputy director explained that time is running out to register.

“While the deadline to get your completed RFA2 form to local

Councils is Tuesday, May 8, with the Bank Holiday on the preceding Monday, we would encourage applicants to put the completed form in the post by latest Friday, May 4. Since this form also needs to be signed and stamped at a Garda Station we would encourage people not to leave it to the last minute,” he concluded.

Register to vote

Dundalk and it is infuriating to see what little spaces we do have used by people who are not disabled. There is also a big problem of people using badges illegally and there is also an onus on people with disabili-

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ties not to give out their badges to non-disabled people. There is still plenty to do around Dundalk for people with disabilities but this operation is definitely a step in the right direc- Chief Supt Christy Mangan, Supt Gerry Curley, Supt Andrew Watters, Insp John O’Flaherty, Cllr Maeve Yore and John Morgan (Irish Wheelchair Association). tion,” stated John.

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News

in Brief St Bride’s GFC Lotto

The following numbers were drawn on Monday April 23 for the St Brides GFC lotto jackpot of €15,200 - 2, 4, 12, 23. There was no winner with the match 3 winners claiming €70 – Raymond Kelly, Mary McArdle and Michael McKeever.

Wrong Address

In a recent report of a court case a defendant’s address was given as 21 Castle Heights, Dundalk. The residents of this property would like it clarified that the defendant does not live at this address and never has done.

Geraldines GFC Lotto

There was no winner of the Geraldines GFC lotto jackpot of €20,400 with numbers drawn, 7, 19, 24, 29. Match 3 winner of €200 was Rosaleen Brown 53 Church View Dromiskin.

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anniversary Ravens win All-Ireland title 50th exhibition at An Tain Dundalk Ravens U16s have finished off an impressive season by adding the All Ireland Club Championships to the North East Basketball League.

These boys have put in hours and hours of training and their dedication has paid off as they were named league winners 2017/18 season.

The top two finishing teams in every region throughout Ireland came together last weekend in Kilkenny where they battled it out for the title of All Ireland Club Champions. Their first game was against Ballinamore Blazers where they were comfortable and strong throughout winning 8522. Players of the game were Laurynas Dabasinskas with his on point shots and Tom Watkins with outstanding rebounding, both giving top performance. It was a great start to the weekend.

Their second game was a stronger Kerry team called KCYMS where they battled it out to the end winning 44-42.

This game showed outstanding talent from captain Thomas Rice leading

Dundalk Ravens celebrate their All-Ireland title his team and point guard Omorede who was alElijah Faapito with his ways hustling and never skillful play and reading gave up. He got player the game so well, both of the game along with played their hearts out the tall and very talented to help get their team to duo Danas Smigelskis the semi finals. This led and Ndowanne Okafor. the Ravens to the semi fi- Dundalk Ravens for the nals on Sunday morning first time make it to the against a very talented All Ireland finals, what and determined team an absolutely awesome Letterkenny Blaze. This achievement in itself but team fought just as hard they not only got to the as the Ravens boys want- finals but they smashed it ing that final game, but and WON. Their attitude in the end Ravens team and confidence coming pulled together playing onto the court for the fitill the final whistle and nal was evident with the energy and support from winning 55-48.

This games showed the crowd. There was great talent from Efe such great sportsmanship

shown when Letterkeny Blaze stayed on to support the Ravens along with Drogheda Bullets players and parents. This helped as the atmosphere was loud and energetic and each and every player gave there all, they left it all on the court. Special mention for an outstanding performance from Elijah Faapito who helped bring his team to the title of All Ireland Champions.

Each of the 12 players that travelled last weekend gave top class performances, and all their training, hard work and

dedication has paid off.

Congratulations to Thomas Rice, Efe Omorede, Elijah Faapito, Danas Smigelskis, Ndowanne Okafor, Tom Watkins, Laurynas Dabasinskas, Nathan Evborokhai, Conn O’Donoghue, Brendan Sadlier, Daniel Ayode and Nathanial Taylor. And special congratulations also to their coach Fu Faapito, who has helped the boys on their journey, with his talent, commitment, dedication and pure love of the sport they have made it as “All Ireland Champions”.

They will play top 4s on the 28th of April in St. Marys Diocesan School in Drogheda, where they will be presented with their league trophy. And play for the 3rd title of Top 4 winners.

The Ravens cater for kids aged u12 up to u18, they have had a brilliant season with such great talent emerging in all age groups.

As the season draws to a close their “Summer Grind” basketball sessions continue throughout the summer at Dundalk Sports Centre.

An exhibition of painting and sculpture celebrating 50 years of artists working in north Louth will open in Dundalk’s An Tain Arts Centre on May 9.

The 50th Anniversary Exhibition of the North Louth Artists features over 60 artworks, paintings, sculptures and ceramics created by leading professional artists living and working in the region.

The exhibition, which runs from May 10 to 26, will be opened by Dr Marie Bourke, formerly Keeper and Head of Education at the National Gallery of Ireland.

Among the 14 artists exhibiting are Cooley Peninsula-based landscape painter Irene Woods and Dundalk sculptor Sandra Bell, whose well-loved public art pieces include the Rhyme and Rhythm bronze sculpture at Earl Street, Dundalk, and husband Derek Bell paints a great variety of subjects from landscape to figurative in oil.

Renowned for her beautifully detailed flora watercolours is Blackrock artist Paula Eigenheer, while De La Salle secondary school teacher Gerry Clarke is also well-known for his watercolours.

Former teacher and founder member of Dundalk’s Bridge Street Studios, Frances Lambe, will be showing her work in sculptural ceramics.

Painter John O’Connor will be showing his abstract and figurative works inspired by local bogs and landscapes.

Among the new rising stars are Carlingford sculptor Alva Gallagher, who works mainly in glass and Dundalk-born Omin who has been gaining acclaim bringing graffiti art to a mainstream audience.

Carlingford Lough provides the inspiration for artist Rosemary Warren, while dazzling, exhilarating colour is a feature of Blackrock-based artist Patricia Murphy’s work. Also exhibiting are north Louth husband and wife Siobhan Conyngham and Patrick Conyngham, and highly regarded Mullacrew artist Ciara Agnew.

The North Louth Artists 50th Anniversary Exhibition runs from May 10-26.

Coláiste Rís Transition Year Musical

Oran Colgan and Miriam Finnegan

Clavin McGee and John Brady

Jailhouse Rock Boys

Kerry Anne Carr and Eoin McGeoug h

Students from Coláiste Rís are busy preparing for their Transition Year Musical ‘All Shook Up’ which takes place in An Tain Theatre on May 9-11 at 8pm.

All Shook Up Girls

Blue Suede Shoes Boys

Jack Murphy

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Blackrock event on energy

The very relevant and topical issues of energy efficiency, renewable energy and waste recycling will be addressed at an event organised by Blackrock Tidy Town in the Community Centre on Saturday May 12 from 11am to 1pm.

The event will have a presentation by VOICE on waste segregation, who have surveys which say that 98% of us are recycling but 70% are using the wrong bin, so their main presentation will explain and demystify all the recycling symbols.

Present in the room will be several experts in energy, taking one to one consultations and helping people navigate the complex field of grants available from SEAI and also helping explore ideas in energy conversation.

Kingspan will have experts to discuss, explain and progress the various schemes on offer, including Better Energy Homes Scheme ( variable range of grants), Warmer Homes Scheme (100% grant to eligible persons) and Better Energy Communities Scheme ( up to 40% grant via Blackrock Tidy Towns -Louth County Council scheme).

Heat Pumps Ireland will be present to explain, discuss and demystify the complex, but highly relevant to Ireland due to its temperate climate, the operation of heat pumps, the new €3,500 grant and how a heat pump system can easily be retrofitted and replace a traditional oil-fired heating system.

The Sustainable Energy Office of Louth County Council will be present to give impartial advice on all the various schemes and grants available to home owners, and also the myriad opportunities to reduce energy consumption, both saving money and saving the environment.

Park Volunteers will be available to advise on composting food and garden waste. Also, examples of the various composting solutions for householders and gardeners will be on view in the nearby Blackrock Park Composting area.

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Rónán claims first place for Coláiste Lú Fifth Year Coláiste Lú student Rónán Ó Coigligh celebrated a victory on Tuesday April 17 when he was awarded first place in his category in the national final of ‘Abair’.

Students from secondary schools including the Abbey Christian Brothers Grammar School, Newry, St. Patricks Academy, Dungannon, Sacred Heart School, Belfast and Corpus Christi Secondary School, Belfast competed in this competition, and spoke on a wide range of controversial topics ‘as Gaeilge’ from the implications of Britain’s exit from the EU for the Irish people to the struggles of young

Ronan and Ellen

people regarding mental health.

Rónán bowled the judges over with his passionate speech titled ‘Sábháilteacht na scoláirí sna Stáit Aontaithe’ (Student safety in the USA). Rónán spoke for four minutes on the gun laws in America, and delivered a

Brian Reneghan was an impressive winner of the first Golfer of the Year competition on Sunday when he was the only player to shoot a round in the 60s. His six under par 66 earned him a four shot victory over Sean Gallagher (20) on a day when occasional heavy showers, a strong wind and slick greens made for testing conditions.

Newsam Cup squad member Sean Gallagher shot a two

under par 70 to finish second while the category prizes were won by Sean Reidy (4), Donal Curran (12) and Martin McCaughey (20).

The Veterans Prize was claimed by Richard Barry (9) with a two over par 74 while Aaron Grant with a 75 took the gross prize and Cathal Grennan won the day’s Nine Hole competition.

On Wednesday, Ciaran Dunne (12) was the winner of

heartfelt speech to a crowded outlining his opinions regarding the extreme measures taken by Donald Trump to promote safety in schools in America.

The judges commended Rónán on an outstanding speech, and praised his creativity, use of dry wit, and ex-

ceptional standard of Irish.

His final words in which he offered advice to Donald Trump resonated with all three judges, and even received a special affirmation from Gael Linn CEO Antaine Ó Coileáin: ‘Éist leis na daoine óga. Is 20% den daonra iad, ach is 100% den todhchaí iad.’ (Listen to the young people. They make up 20% of the population, but 100% of the future).

Rónán’s Irish teacher and tutor Neasa Ní Chonluain was delighted with this fantastic achievement for Rónán and for Coláiste Lú, and the exciting news reached Dundalk long before their arrival back to the school! Rónán

Ó Coigligh, in his interview with ‘Meon eile’, the Irish language news platform discussed the reasons for choosing the much discussed topic of gun laws in America. He explained that he has a keen interest in current affairs, especially regarding issues affecting the youth of today.

He spoke of his passion for the Irish language, Irish debating and public speaking.

Ellen Ní Neachtain, also a fifth year student in Coláiste Lú delivered a powerful speech on the everyday struggles facing people in Palastine. Ellen was commended by the judges on a very convincing and effective speech.

the Open Singles Stableford on countback from Kevin Carthy after both were five points clear of the field following rounds of 38pts.

The Golfing Union of Ireland have selected Caolan Rafferty on a six-man squad to compete at the French International Amateur Open (Murat Cup) in Chantilly from May 25-27. Rafferty has already represented Ireland in South Africa and Spain this year.

Members of Dundalk Golf Club get the chance this Friday to start on a journey that could take somebody all the way to playing at Carnousite in July during the week of the British Open.

The R&A have established a nine hole tournament which will see club golfers throughout Ireland and Great Britain battling it out through club and regional qualifiers for a place among the 42 men and women

who will tee it up on Saturday, July 14, to play first the four holes and the last five holes of the Championship Course at Carnoustie, Dundalk members can play their nine holes at any time on Friday and even as part of an 18 hole round and the timesheet is now open on the BRS system,. The top man and woman from Dundalk will go forward to represent the club in the regional qualifier at KiIliney Golf Club.

Brian Reneghan wins Golfer of the Year

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Last Straw Campaign to help environment

By Paul Byrne

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A campaign to help reduce the amount of straws being used around Dundalk will begin in earnest next month.

Sinead Crilly from Dundalk has just launched the ‘Last Straw’ campaign and has vowed to canvass businesses around Dundalk asking them to reduce their use of plastic straws or better still exchange them for an environmentally friendly alternative.

Sinead was inspired to begin the campaign having spent some time in Myanmar where many restaurants have pledged to serve nonreusable plastic straws

in a bid to help the environment.

According to Sinead straws are ranked at number five on the list of top ten waste items that end up in the ocean and are a huge danger to wildlife and the environment.

“Nature is incapable of biodegrading plastic such as straws.

When plastic is dumped into the sea it releases chemicals that are toxic to wildlife and the environment. It’s actually bad for humans as well as we eat the fish that have these microplastics inside them.

“There was also a YouTube clip that went viral a couple of years

ago of scientists removing a plastic straw from the nose of a sea turtle.

It’s examples like these that have inspired myself and many more people around the world to campaign for the reduction of the amount of plastics consumed. We generally use a straw for between ten and twenty minutes but that straw takes about 500 years to break down.

“My plan is to go around the restaurants and cafes around town and ask them to consider changing their policy on straws. My problem with the whole thing is that they give out straws as standard. I am planning to explain how bad these

straws are for the environment and ask them to give out straws only when they are asked for them. Or better still use some bio degradable environmentally friendly type straws. People in general need to be more aware when they are using straws of the damage they are causing. Instead of using a number of straws on a night out which a lot of girls do as they don’t want to mess up their lipstick maybe they could consider using one straw for the evening. I will start my canvassing locally in June and I’m hoping for a good response from the restaurants locally,” stated Sinead.

Michael Gaynor, President; Pat McCormick, incoming President and Paddy Malone PRO of the Chamber met the British Cabinet Minister David Lidington and the UK Ambassador to Ireland Robin Barnett, met recently to discuss economic matters of concern to those living close to the Border.

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‘Take Off Your Cornflakes’ at An Tain Thursday 3rd May

Student Night

Drinks promo 3 Vodkas + 1 Boost €12, 3 Selected Shots €12

Friday 4th May — LIVE MUSIC WITH —

JANE

Saturday 5th May — live music WITH —

one vision

Bank Holiday Sunday 6th May — live music WITH —

kopy kats

An Tain Arts Centre will host the highly acclaimed play ‘Take Off Your Cornflakes’ on Saturday May 5 at 8pm.

This production is a portrait of a marriage, and yet, a love story, starring Rose Henderson (Father Ted) and Pat Nolan (Fair City).

Tom and Trish have celebrated their silver wedding anniversary but what happens when he wakes up with a strange woman beside him and she tells him she’s his wife?

Trish has to make a choice.

Which she does, armed only with humour, music and love.

This play is inspired by Rose’s Dad, Jack, who had Alzheimer’s and couldn’t remember he

had cancer.

“He taught us about staying in the present, because that’s where he lived. We had to learn to never ask a question that didn’t have the answer in the room. His intelligence made life a crossword puzzle to be solved. I believe humour is the only way to survive, if this topic visits you.”

An Táin Arts Centre Director Paul Hayes says ‘I saw this show in Dublin last year, it made me laugh and cry. Having watch my own Dad lose his battle with Alzheimers, the play was a deeply personal experience’.

Tickets €15/€12 available from Box Office 042 9332332 or online at www.antain.ie.

Village clean-up

THE CELTIC TENORS

Lisdoo Bar and Conference Centre Sunday, 6th May 2018.

Dundalk @ 8.00 p.m.

Tickets €20.00

Available from www.eventbrite.ie, www.celtic-tenors.com, Lisdoo Bar and Conference Centre 042 933 4829 Further Details at 087 252 3710

All residents and friends are invited to take part in this monster community clean-up event in Dunleer on Saturday May 5 at 10am.

The assembly points are: Scoil Bhride Primary School on Ardee Road; Pats Gift Shop on Main Street; Centra Supermarket on Upper Main Street; Scoraiocht on Barn Road; Duffy’s Toyworld.

All participants are asked to wear a high viz vest. Pickers and bags will be provided.

Full bags of litter can be left on the side of the road to be collected later. It is expected that the clean-up will take no more than an hour and a half.

Afterwards you are invited for tea and coffee at the Market House from 11am.

The Tidy Towns look forward to seeing you there.

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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; Also available online at www.thetlt.ie

upcoming gigs:HHI

The Princess Ball

American Wrestling

Great Sounds Live Sound & Lighting Course

12th & 13th May 17th May €10 & €15

Simon & Garfunkel

Fri 18th May - €25

Sun 1st July - €10

2nd – 6th July €300

TLT Fame Camp for Kids

Sat 19th May €25

16th - 20th July 10am - 2:30pm €75 per child (discount on siblings)

2nd & 3rd June €10,€15,€45

23rd - 27th July 10am - 2:30pm €75 per child (discount on siblings)

Tina Turner

“Simply The Best”

Kidkast "Razzle TLT Circus Camp for kids Dazzle 'Em" Snooker Exhibition

Fleadh Ceoil Week

with Ronnie O Sullivan & Jimmy White with special guest John Virgo Sharon Shannon 6th June VIP €75 Tues 14th Aug €27.50 General Adm €30 Kilfenora Band Rebecca Storm Thurs 16th Aug €27.50 Sat 9th June €28 Accordian Comps Sat 18th Aug Lip Sync for

Hannah

Little Red

Sean & Conor Price

Concert

16th June €20 Riding Hood Tickets will be €20 each and can 26th Aug €10 be for from Nicola 087/6706495 LMFM Country or any of the cast or family 28th June VIP €40 General Adm €25

Monday 10th Sept €28

Albert Hammond 23rd Sept €35

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thanksgiving

in memoriam

in memoriam

Lady of Medjugorje’s March 18, 2018 Annual Apparition to Mirjana “Dear children! My earthly life was simple. I loved and I rejoiced in small things. I loved life - the gift from God - even though pain and sufferings pierced my heart.

My children, I had the strength of faith and boundless trust in God’s love. All those who have the strength of faith are stronger. Faith makes you live according to what is good and then the light of God’s love always comes at the desired moment. That is the strength which sustains in pain and suffering. My children, pray for the strength of faith, trust in the Heavenly Father, and do not be afraid. Know that not a single creature who belongs to God will be lost but will live forever. Every pain has its end and then life in freedom begins there where all of my children come where everything is returned.

My children, your battle is difficult. It will be even more difficult, but you follow my example. Pray for the strength of faith; trust in the love of the Heavenly Father.

I am with you. I am manifesting myself to you. I am encouraging you. With immeasurable motherly love I am caressing your souls. Thank you.”

McSHANE In loving memory of Josie and Patrick McShane, late of Mullholland Avenue, whose anniversaries occur around this time.

Anniversary Mass on 6th May at 9.30am in St Patrick’s Cathedral.

—From Joe, Paddy & her Nephew Jonny. 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).

K.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).

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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.

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There are 180 venues across Ireland. Dundalk is one of the towns fortunate enough to be hosting a run. It will take place at the ‘Dundalk Institute of Technology’ on the Dublin Road. The run will commence at 4:15am.

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For more information visit the Darkness Into Light website.

“Darkness Into Light is more than just a walk, it’s a global movement against suicide and self-harm” said CEO of Pieta House, Brian Higgins.

Dundalk goes yellow for ‘darkness run’

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Four previous convictions for no insurance A woman who pleaded guilty to driving without insurance had the case against her adjourned for a Probation Report at Dundalk District Court.

Rose McGinley (43) of Glengat B & B, Stapleton Place, Dundalk, admitted the offence at Armagh Road, Dundalk,

on July 11 last year. She was also charged with having no licence, failure to produce insurance and non-display of a disc.

The court heard that Ms McGinley had 36 previous convictions including four for no insurance.

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Action continues in Snooker League Wheelie Bins

The Tuborg Snooker League continued with Gonnolly Signs v Natures Water taking each other on in a top of the table clash. Last weeks defeat for league leaders Gonnolly Signs has tightened up the division and Natures Water knew a victory here would get them to within a point of their opponents in the table.

‘Gonnolly Signs’ got off to a great start when Steve McBride beat Joe McEneaney in convincing fashion however ‘Natures Water’ would level proceeding when Shane Gorham easily beat Aaron Callan.

‘Natures Water’ then hit the front when Tomas Geroc beat Mark Laverty to put them one away from

the win and in the doubles match they would do just that when Ken Byrne and Joe McEneaney beat David J McArdle and Mickey Kelly despite David McArdle’s heroics late on as he narrowly missed out on a 56 clearance when missing the final pink.

In the second match of the evening Cusken Ltd took on The Embassy in another game that featured two sides fighting it out at the top of the table.

‘Cusken Ltd’ are hitting form at the right time with some notable scalps of late. However they lost the opener here when Mickey Ralph beat Keith Morris to put The Embassy 1-0 up.

However it was plain sailing for Cuskens after

that with wins for Paddy Hayes over Dominic O’Connor and James Coburn over Gerry Rogers before they completed a fine win when doubles partners Liam Johnson and James Coburn beat Dominic O’Connor and Davey Moran to seal a fine 3-1 win. With Gonnolly Signs losing earlier on in the evening the victory moved Cuskens to the summit of the table.

In the final match of the evening the bottom two sides in the division, Charlie Chaplins and Mallon Property faced each other with both sides desperate for points.

Chaplins got off to a flyer when Justin McArdle produced a stunning display as he beat Tiernan

Mallon to put Chaplins in the lead. However Brendan O’Hanlon drew ‘Mallon Property’ level when he beat Kevin McDonald and Patrick McArdle soon put them 2-1 up with a fine win over ‘Chaplins’ Maddy Hoey.

However Justin McArdle and Kevin McDonald returned for the doubles match and once again McArdle showed his class as they beat Anthony Fee and Brendan O’Hanlon to force a well-earned draw.

EMBASSY OPEN The second semi final took place between Ken Byrne and David J McArdle and it was David who started really well in this best of seven match for the right to face Benny

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Ken with his back firmly against the wall galvanised himself and showed why he was in this semi-final when he quickly rattled in the next two frames to reduce the arrears to just one frame with the score reading 3-2 in David’s favour.

In frame 6 David dug deep and wrapped up the match when he played a solid frame to book his place in Tuesday’s final which is kindly being sponsored by The Bodhran. Food on the night will be supplied by Tony’s pizzeria.

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Shane Breen beat off stiff competition to win the Short Story of the Year Award at the Oxygen.ie National Student Media Awards in the Aviva Stadium last Thursday (19th April). He was announced as the winner in front of an audience that included RTÉ’s Eileen Dunne, Senator David Norris, and Dublin GAA Manager Jim Gavin Shane was unfortunately unable to attend on the night as he is currently studying History and Literature at San Pablo CEU in Madrid with a one semester programme. His parents Una and Brendan accepted the award on Shane’s behalf.

A former student of St. Mary’s College in Dundalk,

Shane is now studying Film and Television Production at Dundalk IT. A passionate writer, Shane and his college friends created the ‘Jobless Writers Society’ in which submit short stories, poetry and scripts for discussion.

He wrote his winning short story, Lucy’s Spiral while in Madrid. He has hopes of studying writing at a university level when he returns home to Ireland.

The Oxygen.ie National Student Media Awards, known as the Smedias by students are an opportunity for aspiring media professionals to showcase their work and talent to Ireland’s top media personalities with high profile judges

such as Academy award winning director Ben Cleary, multiple award winning author and playwright Paul Howard and various editors and producers from Ireland’s leading media organisations.

They were hosted by Today FM Presenter, DJ, and Producer Fergal D’Arcy.

Over 500 guests were in attendance, including the judges, presenters, sponsors, as well as the students.

Organised by youth communications specialists Generation Y and sponsored by oxygen.ie, the National Student Media Awards is one of the most important dates in the student calendar.

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Maura McGrory (née Brennan), denly at his residence on Thursloving wife Mary, Devoted family, Leigh Flynn The Loakers, BlackMoorehall Lodge, Ardee and late day April 26. Predeceased by his daughter Carol, son John, grandrock Road and formerly of Ravenof 52 Beechwood Drive, Dunleer, parents Christopher and Brigid daughter Kelly, sister Stena, niecsdale, peacefully at Our Lady of peacefully at Our of Lourdes Hospiand brothers Kevin and Christoes, nephews, extended relatives, Lourdes Hospital on Tuesday April tal, Drogheda, in her 80th year, on pher. Very deeply regretted by his neighbours and friends.

24. Predeceased by her mother Sunday April 29. Maura, beloved brother Sean, sister-in-law Mary, Maura Ellison (née O'Flynn) Theresa (née O'Hare), Leigh will wife of the late Paddy and loving nephews Derek and Mark, nieces Sandycove, Dublin and formerly be very sadly missed by her loving mother of Noel and Kyran. Sadly Noreen, Hazel, Caroline and Anof Ardee, peacefully and surfamily, son Dylan, daughter Romissed by her sons, daughter-ingela, grandnephews, grandnieces, rounded by family in St. Vincent's byn, dad James, brother Howard, law Sandra, grandchildren Dylan, relatives and friends.

Hospital, on Wednesday May 25. sister Ruth, partner Seán Crawley, Jack, Hannah and Katie-Anne, Marie Kennelly (née D’Arcy) Maura, cherished wife of Des and James' partner Una Durnin, nephbrother Mal, sister Phyllis (Hamill), Church View, Dromiskin, Dundalk, beloved mother of Anne-Marie, ew Noah, uncles, aunts, cousins, sisters-in-law Marie (Brennan) and peacefully in the loving care of Susan, David, Barbara, Sandra and extended family, relatives, wonMary (Byrne), Noel's partner Olga, Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home Joan, adored by her grandchildren derful friends and neighbours. nephews, nieces, extended family, on Thursday April 26. Predeceased Maeve, Una, Oscar, Louis and Ed- Roberto Santoro Park Street, relatives and friends. by her husband Seamus, parents ith, deeply missed by her sister Dundalk/Amsterdam, peacefully Angela Callan (née McCourt) Michael and Mary, brother Tony.

Una and brothers Ciaran, Harry, on Monday April 23. Roberto son Marian Park, Dundalk, peacefully Very deeply regretted by her loving Turlough and Pat and by her many of Franco Italy and the late Sanat Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, family daughters Vivien (Limerick), friends and extended family. dra née Malocco (Park Street, on Saturday April 28. Predeceased Loraine (London), sons Anthony Kathleen McConnon (née McEnDundalk). Deeply regretted by his by her husband Peadar. She will and Francis, sisters Connie, Gretta, teggart) Fr Murray Park, Dundalk, father, uncles, aunts, cousins, relabe very sadly missed by her lovJosephine, Pauline, Geraldine and peacefully surrounded by her famtives and friends. ing family, sons Peter and Aidan, Terrie, sons in-law Paul Lehec and ily in Blackrock Clinic Dublin, on Julie Thornton Coopers Cross, daughters Ellen, Lorraine and Steffen Schubert, grandchildren Tuesday April 24. Predeceased by Castlebellingham, and late of Samantha, brothers Tommy and Justyna, Daniel, Evelyn and Olivia, her husband Oliver. Very deeply Scarlet Cresent, Drogheda, peacePeter, sons in-law Peter and Gerry, brothers and sisters in-law, nephregretted by her loving family, son fully at her home on Monday April daughters in-law Marie-Louise ews, nieces, cousins, extended Oliver, daughters Elaine and Fiona, 23. Julie predeceased by her parand Didi, 10 grandchildren, greatfamily, relatives, wonderful neighgrand-children Kenneth, Amy and ents Joan and Johnny, loving sisgrandson Shay, brothers and bours and friends.

Dylan, brothers Gerard, Harry, Jack ter to Shirley and Edel, niece Amy. sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, Frank Donnelly Shanard Avand Joe, sisters Margaret English, Sadly missed by her loving sisters, cousins, extended family relaenue, Dublin and late of Castle Agnes Ferguson and May Norton, niece, grandnephew Harry, brothtives, wonderful neighbours and Lane, Dillonstown, peacefully in brothers and sisters in-law, nepher-in-law Seanie, Edel’s partner Pafriends.

Cara Care Nursing Home, Santry, ews, nieces, cousins, extended draic, Amy’s partner Shane, aunts, Oliver (Ollie) Holland Chapel on Wednesday April 25. Frank family relatives, wonderful neighuncles, cousins and all the girls in Hill, Knocknagoran, Omeath sudwill be very sadly missed by his bours and friends.

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1 in 3 motorists open to Electric car switch

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Almost a third of Irish motorists are open to purchasing an electric vehicle when they next change their car, according to recent research from AA Ireland.

In response to an AA survey of over 5,000, 30.81% of respondents stated that while they were unsure what kind of vehicle they would purchase when next changing their car they did plan on exploring any available electric options. However, the research also found that just 2.38% of motorists were committed to buying an electric car when next changing vehicle.

“There’s some good news and some bad news in the findings of our latest survey. To have less than 2.5% of motorists stating that they are intending on going electric when purchasing their next car shows that Ireland is behind the rest of the world in ditching fuel powered cars but with a bit of work we can certainly increase

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“Electric vehicles were once seen as an out-there and futuristic concept but they are going to become a lot more mainstream

in the coming years.

While getting a third of motorists to make the change the next time they purchase a car may be a bit unrealistic, with some additional government incentives and assistance getting up to a fifth of motorists to ditch their petrol or diesel car certainly seems possible.”

The AA’s research also found that while over 40% of motorists intend on staying with a petrol or diesel-only powered vehicle, almost a fifth of respondents were planning

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BIG AWARD FOR VW POLO

The latest model generation of the Volkswagen Polo has been selected for the renowned “World Urban Car of the Year” award at the New York Auto Show. The World Car Awards are held annually with more than 80 international automotive journalists from 24 countries voting on the best new cars in the global market.

Klaus Bischoff, Head of Volkswagen Design, accepted the award in New York.

In this competition, the Polo prevailed against strong international competition.

The award was accepted by Klaus Bischoff who heads up Design at the Volkswagen brand. “Volkswagen is proud of this award for the Polo whose total sales have exceeded 14 million units, making it one of the world's most successful small and compact vehicles. The sixth model generation, which made its

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