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Events to mark St Patrick’s Day Pages 6, 10 & 16

Youth demand a better future

Local double at business awards Page 12

Thursday, 21st March, 2019. Vol. 12, Issue 12 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

By Paul Byrne

St Vincents, St Louis, Colaiste Lú, the Bush and the Grammar were amongst those in attendance as well as a number of local councillors and local TD Peter Fitzpatrick.

Hundreds of schoolchildren from around the county congregated in front of the court house in Dundalk calling on According to Conor the Government to Bailey from Ardee take action on climate Community School the change. protest was inspired by The protest was Swedish teenager Greta organised by Donal Thunberg who staged McKenny and Conor a series of strikes over Bailey from Ardee climate change at her Community School school. That protest and involved schoolinspired schools from children leaving their all over Europe to folclassrooms at 11:30am low suit and on Friday to attend the protest last schools from all at Market Square.

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Students taking part in the climate protest at The Square

Community to pay tribute to three who lost their lives in Carlingford

By Paul Byrne

The community of Carlingford will gather this Saturday at 8pm at the tourist office for a candlelight vigil to remember the three people who lost their lives over St Patrick’s weekend.

A tragic weekend for the community began when the body of 30-year old mother of three, Ruth Maguire, was found in Carlingford Lough. Ruth, who was originally from Belfast but living in Newcastle, Co. Down was last seen in Taaffe’s Bar in Carlingford on Saturday evening where she was celebrating a friend’s hen night.

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Continued on Page 2 the streets demanding action from government with regards to climate change.

“We wanted to get involved because we feel the Government are not doing enough and it is us who are go-

ing to bear the brunt of whatever problems are coming our way. Rather than just talk about doing something we need to act now. The world’s leading climate scientists have warned that within 12 years the planet faces serious

issues if global warming increases by as little as 1.5C. That is why we are here today and we are urging the government to listen to us and take action,” stated Conor.

Green Party councillor Mark Dearey also spoke at the protest and commended the pupils for taking to the streets in the name of climate change “I was part of a similar protest here at the Square back in 1992 and we were talking about the same things back then. We’ve known about these issues for a long time and we’ve known that the systems we use to entertain/transport ourselves are destroying our climate. I am so encouraged with today’s protest. We need to rediscover a collective sense of responsibility. We’ve all given you promises here today and you need to continue to watch us and make sure we fol-

low through on what we say,” stated Mark.

Sinn Féin councillor, Ruairí Ó Murchú, described the planet as a ‘ticking timebomb’ and echoed previous speakers in saying that the time for lip service is over. He urged the Government to commit to phase out the role of fossil fuels before commending the protesters for getting out and showing how much they care about the planet.

Independent TD Peter Fitzpatrick spoke about the serious issues we have had locally with regards to flooding and urged everybody to ‘put their shoulder to the wheel’ to help reduce the damage we are doing to our planet. His former party colleague John McGahon also spoke about the issues facing the human race and noted that this was a non-partisan issue which was not about petty party rivalries.

Students taking part in the climate protest at The Square. INSET: Organisers, Donal McKenny and Conor Bailey.

Community to pay tribute to three who lost their lives in Carlingford the community of Carlingford will gather this Saturday at 8pm at the tourist office for a candlelight vigil to remember the three people who lost their lives over St Patrick’s weekend.

A tragic weekend for the community began when the body of 30year old mother of three, Ruth Maguire, was found in Carlingford Lough.

Ruth, who was originally from Belfast but living in Newcastle, Co. Down was last seen in Taaffe’s Bar in Carlingford on Saturday evening where she was celebrating a friend’s hen night.

It is believed she left the bar at approximately 11.30pm on her own and while returning to the rented house the group were staying in she fell into the water.

Her friends reported her missing early on Sunday morning and there were distressing scenes as those who knew her looked on helplessly as the emergency services

searched for her.

On Monday afternoon the Newcastle RNLI commenced a search and shortly afterwards they released a statement confirming that they had found a body.

“At 12.10pm Newcastle RNLI commenced a search at the entrance to Carlingford lough and outlying islands. During this search the lifeboat located a casualty in the water and working with volunteer lifeboat crew from Clogherhead and Kilkeel RNLI, the casualty was taken ashore to Greenore Harbour

by Kilkeel lifeboat and placed in the care of An Garda Síochána. The person has been pronounced deceased.”

Speaking following the search Newcastle RNLI Coxswain Nathan Leneghan said, ‘On behalf of Newcastle RNLI I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the woman who was recovered from the wa-

ter this afternoon. The thoughts and prays of the everyone involved in the search are with them at this sad time. I also wish to commend the volunteer crews for their commitment and professionalism.’

There was also a tragic incident in the early hours of Monday morning as two men were killed following a single vehicle road crash on the R173 Newry Road in Carlingford shortly after 12.30am. 25-year old Shane McAnallen and 20-year old Martin Patterson from Newcastle, Co. Down were travelling in a black Lexus which struck a tree.

It has been reported that they were being pursued by a Garda car at the time. Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating the incident and have appealed for help from anybody who may have seen a black Lexus car with a Northern Irish registration in the area around

the time of the crash.

Local councillor Antoin Watters described the incidents as tragic and offered his condolences on behalf of everybody in the area to the victim’s families.

“Everybody up her is in a state of shock following a really black weekend for the area,” stated Antoin. Three young people who were out enjoying St Patrick’s weekend have had their lives ended in tragic circumstances and my heart goes out to all of their families.

The local community want to show their solidarity to the victims and to their grieving families by organising a candlelit vigil which will take place this Saturday evening at 8pm outside the old tourist office.

It will give a chance to the local community to pay their respects following what was an awful weekend for our community,” noted Antoin.

St Patrick’s Day committee happy with event

By Paul Byrne

Organisers of this year’s St Patrick’s Day event at Market Square have thanked the people of the town and beyond for helping make the event such a success.

Large crowds made their way to the square on Sunday afternoon for a celebration of local artists in music and dance as well as a family fun area. Local bands such as Orwells 84, Accidents in the Workplace, Long Time Coming helped create a fantastic atmosphere early on while there were also performances from Dundalk Brass Band, Cuchulainn Strings, Crystal Ice,

McGee School of Irish Dance and Faoi Gheasa.

Chairman of the organising committee Cllr Conor Keelan was delighted with how the day turned out while promising that next year’s event will include a parade.

“It was unfortunate that we didn’t have a parade this year but thanks to a lot of hard work from the committee we managed to put together an event which was received very well. We the committee are happy with how it went and are thankful for the great attendance on the day. We were lucky with the weather as well with the rain staying away for the majority of the afternoon.

“We got great feedback from people about all the acts who performed both at Market Square and Earl Street and the atmosphere around town was quite lively which is what you want on St Patrick’s Day,” stated Conor.

“We’d like to thank all the sponsors who contributed to ensure the event went ahead and I’d personally like to acknowledge the hard work of all committee members and performers who helped make the event a success.

The plan for us now is to keep the committee together with a view to organising a parade for 2020 when Clanbrassil Street is back in proper order,” revealed Conor.

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County Council visits Tourism Ireland in New York

1 Film Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig and Sean Connery have all played which iconic role?

2 Measurement What unit is used to measure horses?

3 Numbers What do the numbers add up to on the opposite sides of a dice?

4 Games What is the highest number used in a Sudoku puzzle?

5 Holidays The recently-opened Center Parcs holiday village is located in what Irish county?

6 History Who was known as the Lady with the Lamp?

7 Music Irish singer Hozier celebrated reaching No 1 in the USA last week but what county is he

from?

8 Sport In which team game do you try to move backwards all the time?

9 Animals The young of a turkey is known as what?

10 Communication How many dots are used in each letter in the Braille system?

Stinker Who is the patron saint of music?

—this week’s answers—

Representatives of Louth County Council, who are in New York for the St Patrick’s Day period, met with senior executives from Tourism Ireland on Friday March 15. They were briefed on Tourism Ireland’s extensive promotional programme in the United States for 2019, which is in full swing right now.

“We were delighted to meet with the representatives of Louth County Council and to have the opportunity to brief them about the extensive promotional programme we are undertaking in

the United States this year,” said Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America and Australia. “In 2018, we welcomed a record 2 million North American visitors to the island of Ireland. Looking to the year ahead, we are confident that our strategy – combined with more airline seats than ever before from the US, as well as the strength and competitiveness of the vacation experience right around the island of Ireland – will deliver further growth,” she Thomas McEvoy and Cllr. Liam Reilly, Louth County Council; Orla Carey, Tourism Ireland; and Joe McGuinness, Louth County Council, in the Tourism Ireland office in New York added.

Breathnach calls for action on insurance Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Declan Breathnach spoke in the Dáil on a Motion on the cost of insurance and how it is crippling small businesses across the country. This has become a crisis faced by businesses, sporting clubs and community organisations as a result of the cost of employer and public liability insurance.

“While there continues to be serious issues in the motor insurance market, this motion focused on employer and public liability insurance. Businesses with a significant public footfall such

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as play centres, pubs and nightclubs, hotels and leisure centres, are facing an insurance crisis, and there seems to be little practical action by government to do anything about it,” commented Deputy Breathnach.

“Only last Friday I attended Louth County Council’s Local Enterprise Awards – and it is great to see small business owners contributing to the local economy in such a meaningful way and providing employment in areas where jobs are hard to find. We as legislators need to assist small

business owners in every way possible, and one of the largest expenses faced by them is rising insurance costs.

“There is a cartel operating in the industry which must be tackled. One business owner I spoke to in Louth said that because he was dealing with a local broker, that he was precluded from dealing with an alternative broker and was not able to shop around.

“I have also heard that many insurance companies are using large call centres where centre staff can see what your previous quote

offer was and will therefore quote based on that.

“Another businessman told me that because he acted responsibly in filling out an accident report form with his insurance company after a minor workplace accident involving a staff member, his premium went up by €2,000 notwithstanding the fact that the staff member did not claim against his company.

“The other problem of course is the ridiculously high personal injury awards in our courts system. It is now nine months since the completion

of the final report of the Personal Injuries Commission (PIC). The PIC confirmed that the level of damages for soft-tissue (whiplash) injuries in Ireland runs at a multiple of 4.4 times to that of our nearest neighbours England and Wales. The Minister confirmed in this debate that the promised establishment of a Judicial Council which would compile guidelines for appropriate general damages for various types of personal injury will happen next month,” added Mr Breathnach.

Musicians join together to raise funds for SOSAD

over the past 50 years. His concert performance is second to none with his songs beautifully delivered in truly artistic fashion and story telling of the finest order.

Tickets €30 at hotel on 9380900 Local musicians are getting together to raise funds for SOSAD with a speor pay at the door on the night. cial event in Byrne’s Pub on Thursday April 4 from 8pm to 11pm.

‘Unreal Memories’ is a Blues night featuring many north east musicians and tickets at €10 are available from Grants. Sloanes, McEvoys, Conyards, News & Deli, B Sharp, Conor Hughes, Winner of the Memorex Culture Award and Byrnes.

In keeping with the Government’s Irish Language Summer Courses 2019 ‘Connecting for Life’ the group of musicians have also collaborated with Koolwaves in Blackrock to produce a blues music/wellbeing track entitled ‘Silent’.

The musicians hope to help SOSAD break the taboo surrounding suicide and 01/07/19 – 12/07/19 learning to play a musical instrument as a hobby is one of 101 ways for people For Students aged 8 – 18 years old to manage their own mental health.

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Johnny McEvoy will perform in the Carrickdale Hotel on Saturday March 23 as part of his nationwide tour.

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Jinx Lennon to play An Táin Arts Centre The always popular Dundalk musician Jinx Lennon will treat his loyal army of local fans to a gig in An Táin Arts Centre on Saturday April 6.

As well as a set from Jinx there will also be performances from special guests and there will also be local interest in the shape of Dundalk act

‘Farmer Darkness’ formed by Emer McGinnity and Meabh Breathnach who have a DIY punk ethos and sharp sense of humour.

Jinx is currently working on his tenth record which has a working title of ‘’At last ........

The Border Schizo Cosmic Folk Sound’’ which will be a double

album with 30 songs which have been recorded with Silverbridge musician Ben Reel. Dundalk features in a lot of the new songs like ‘’Sneachta’’,’The Manhole Covers of Dundalk Town’’, “The Friend of The Ice Cream Machine’’, ‘Live North Louth’’ and ‘’Pushin the Patients Round.’’

News

in Brief Annual Table Quiz

The Parents’ Association of Scoil Naomh Lorcan Omeath is holding their Annual Table Quiz on Friday, March 29 in the Granvue Hotel at 8pm. Tables are only €20 (paid in the night).

Maximum four people per table. Raffle and spot prizes.

Garda warning

Gardaí have asked Blackrock and Haggardstown residents to watch out for at least two groups who are calling to houses in the area offering power-hosing and other services and then charging exorbitant amounts of money.

The Gardaí have already apprehended some of the culprits who seem to be targeting elderly people. If you become aware of any of these groups the Gardaí ask that you take details of the vehicles involved including the registration numbers and report it to them immediately so that other residents can be protected. They also ask that you keep an eye on elderly family members and neighbours, and alert them to what is going on.

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More gold for birthday girl Amy

By Paul Byrne

Birthday girl Amy Broadhurst got the perfect present on St Patrick’s Day as she claimed an unprecedented fifth European gold medal to end what has been a stellar underage career. Amy who turned 22 on St Patrick’s day beat Italian Rebecca Nicoli on a 4-1 split decision in the 60kg division at the European U22 Championships in Vladikavkaz, Russia.

This was Amy’s farewell tournament at underage and following this win the Muirhevnamor fighter’s medal tally now reads: European Junior gold, European Youth gold, European Union Youth gold, European Youth silver, and a pair of European Under-22 golds.

The highly decorated Broadhurst has also claimed seventeen national titles and has truly established herself as one of this country’s finest young talents.

Amy’s dad Tony has been her coach from day one and supported her every step of the way on her journey to great-

Amy celebrates her gold medal with family and friends at Dublin Airport

ness but he was unable to travel to Russia for these championships which he admits made things even more tense than usual.

“I would generally travel with Amy to all these major championships but this time I couldn’t go and I have to say it was so much harder watching her on television.

“When I’m with her I am completely in a coaching mindset and that stops me from getting too emotionally involved. In the house however as I watched the final on TV I was a nervous wreck and when

you’re watching it just as a Dad it is so much tougher. Myself, my wife Sheila and our son and girlfriend watched it in the house and when Amy was announced as the winner we just went crazy. I was hugging everybody and screaming and I actually felt dizzy because of all the commotion. We are a close family and we are all so proud of Amy. “Amy was very emotional too and you could see it as she cried after the fight that this medal meant so much to her. It didn’t go her way at the world’s in India in her

last big tournament and that could have affected her negatively but she knuckled down and continued to work hard and on Sunday she got her rewards.

“Going over she was hopeful rather than confident I think. She knew she was a four time European medallist and the reigning champion at U22 level but given the final fell on her birthday on St Patrick’s Day I think she felt that it was too hard to believe that everything would work out perfectly for her and fall into place.

“We collected her

from the airport where I was glad to see officials from the Irish Amateur Boxing Association including Bernard Dunne who were also there to congratulate her.

“Amy is beginning to get the recognition she deserves now I feel and Bernard told me that should Kellie Harrington not qualify for the Olympics in Tokyo then Amy is next in line. For now though Amy’s going to take a well deserved break and we’ll have a celebratory party in the house this evening to toast her success,” stated Tony.

recent deaths Ciara Brett (née Wilson) Seacrest Manor, Lower Point Road and formerly of Seafield Road Blackrock, Dundalk, on Sunday March 17. Beloved wife of Shane and adored mum of Conor and Darragh, loving daughter of Sean and Dympha and dear sister of Niamh, She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband, sons, mum, dad, sister, brother-inlaw Ivor, nephews Liam and Eoin, aunts and uncles, father-in-law John, extended family relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours.

Geraldine O’Connor Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home and formerly of Main Street Blackrock and Glenmore Park, Dundalk, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, having received the dedicated care of the staff of Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home, on Sunday March 17. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Lily, brother Michael, she will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, cousins, especially Margaret Clarke, extended family relatives and friends.

Kathleen Drumgoole (née Reilly) De La Salle Crescent, Ardee, and formerly of Nicholastown and Mullenstown, peacefully in Moorehall Lodge, Ardee on Sunday March 17. Predeceased by her husband Jim and son Jimmy. Sadly missed by her loving family, son Ollie, daughters Catherine Scriven and Rose Murray, brothers Patsy, Thomas, Sean and Ollie, sisters Bridgie Barnes, Mary Hyland, in-laws, Frank, Kevin, Noeleen, Martha and Fiona, grandchildren Ashling, Nicole, Ciaran, Liam, Leah, Cáit, Jamie, Emily, Carla, Marianna and James, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, neices, relatives, neighbours, friends and newfound friends in Moorehall Lodge.

Bernard (Bertie) Maguire The Coastguards,194 Point Road, Dundalk, and Ardee, peacefully, in the care of his Coastguards family on Sunday March 17, having previously resided at St. Brigid’s, Ardee. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Elizabeth. He will be sadly missed by his Coastguards family and wider circle of friends.

Tony Dunne Beechwood Drive, Dunleer in his

82nd year, peacefully at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, surrounded by his family on March 16. Tony will be sadly missed by his family, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Ian Browne 5 An Cearnog, Castletown, Dundalk, suddenly at home on Thursday March 14. Cherished son of Sinéad and Paul. Ian will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his parents, brothers Ciaran and Paul, sisters Lisa, Christine and Sarah, grandparents Freda and Fra Browne, Kate and Johnny Eldershaw, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and a close circle of friends.

Briege Pepper (née Nugent) Lower Faughart, Dundalk, peacefully surrounded by her family in The Mater Private Hospital, Dublin on Thursday March 14. Beloved wife of Matt and dear mum of David and Louise.

Predeceased by her parents Brendan and Annie (late of Hyde Park), Briege will be sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, sisters Sally, Esther and Rose, daughter-inlaw Amanda, grandchildren Ethan and Ruby, mother-in-law May Pepper, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours.

Gerard Patrick Baldwin Elm Park, Blackrock, peacefully, in Our Mother of Mercy Nursing Home, Newry, surrounded by his family on Wednesday March 13. Beloved husband of the late Cecelia (nee McMahon), son of the late William and Kathleen (nee Kieran) and dear father of Liam (England), Roisín (New York), Catharine (Dundalk), Anna (Texas), Vincent and Gerard. Predeceased by his brother Liam and sister Anna. He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, daughters-inlaw Linda and Donna, son-in-law Gerard, grandchildren Ronan, William, Rebecca, and Isobel, brother Frank (Cheshire), sister Olivia (Blackrock), brothers-in-law Gerard Dorian (Blackrock) and Peter McMahon (Birmingham), sister-in-law Christine (Stoke-onTrent), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Aidan Brennan Lannett, Corcreaghy, Dundalk, and Carrickmacross, peacefully at his residence on Monday March 11. Deeply re-

gretted and sadly missed by his close family, Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, having received relatives, neighbours and friends. the dedicated care of the staff of Blackrock Maura Thornton (née McGarrity) Willville, Abbey Nursing Home. Predeceased by her Carlingford, peacefully surrounded by her beloved husband Larry, son Gerard, grandloving family at Louth County Hospital on daughter Edel, son-in-law Peter (McCormick), Wednesday March 13. Predeceased by her sister May, brothers Eddie, Bill, Michael, Fr. beloved husband Tommy, sister Margaret Vincent SM, Johnny and Benny. She will be and brother Peadar. Very deeply regretted sadly missed by her sorrowing daughter by her loving daughters Carmel, Ailish and Anne, son Larry, grandchildren, great-grandSinead, her sons Sean and Gary, daughters- children, daughters-in-law Briege and Rose, in-law Jacinta and Cynthia and sons-in-law nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Colm, Des and Colm. Grandchildren and great Roseann Callan (née Byrne) Moneygrandchildren. Sisters Rose, Teresa, Kathleen, more, Carlingford, and formerly Stabannon, Betty and Eileen, bothers Patsy, Michael & peacefully at her residence surrounded by Gerard, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, neph- her beloved family on Monday March 11. ews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Willie Anna Kavanagh Sandygrove, Blackrock, and daughter Ann. Very deeply regretted peacefully at home on Tuesday March 12. by her loving daughters Peggy, Maisie and Anne much loved and adored daughter of Bernadette, sons Jack, Paddy, Harry and Kevin and the late Olive née Hickey, and dear Liam, daughters-in-law Mary and Karen, sister of Susan. Deeply regretted by her father, sons-in-law Tommy McMasters and Tommy sister, brother-in-law Harry, nephew Zach, Cowen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and many friends in Blackrock Choir great-great-grandchildren, brother Jack and and the HSE In the Louth County Hospital. his wife Mary, nephews, nieces relatives and Christina McKenna (née O’Toole) Annaghs, friends Knockbridge, peacefully at home surrounded Tomas (Tommy) Farrelly School Lane, by her loving family on Tuesday March 12. Dunleer and late of Oldcastle, Co. Meath Christina, beloved wife of late Charles, much peacefully, after a short illness, at Our Lady loved mother of late Eddie, Rita Murphy, of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Sunday Owen, Bernadette Sweeney and Dermot, sis- March 10. Tommy, beloved husband of the ter Mary Brady (Cavan), grandchildren, great- late Theresa (née McCullough) and loving grandchildren, daughter-in-law, deceased father of Caroline, Alan, Derek, Olivia, Martin, daughter-in-law Breda, sons-in-law, nieces, Helen, John and Darren. Sadly missed by his nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-inLily O’Neill (née Traynor) St Brigid’s Terrace, law, sisters Catherine (Murphy) and Maureen Happy Valley, Dundalk, peacefully in St Oliver (Cahill), grandchildren, partner Sheila, brothPlunkett Hospital on Tuesday March 12. Pre- ers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, deceased by her husband James, brothers and neighbours, relatives and friends. sisters, Lily will be sadly missed by her loving Eileen Sharkey Rathbody, Reaghstown, Arson Liam, grand-daughter Karen, great- dee, at Beaumont Hospital on Sunday March grandchildren Rhys and Rían, Liam’s partner 10, following an illness. Eileen will be sadly Lorainne, Karen husband Cyril, nephews, missed by her loving family; parents, Marian nieces, extended family relatives, wonderful and Peter, brother James, sisters Brigid and friends and neighbours.

Marcella, sister-in-law Rebecca, brothers-inMona Quinn (née Duffy) Dublin Road, Hag- law Sean and Simon, niece Sarah, nephew gardstown, Dundalk, peacefully, in her 98th Tomás and her best friend and carer Deirdre, year, on Monday March 11 in Our Lady of relatives, neighbours and friends.

Four Dundalk students at National Skills Finals Dundalk IT will have four students in the Irish National Skills Finals next week at Ireland Skills Live in RDS Simmonsocurt.

For the first time, the National Skills Finals will be held in public and contestants such as Dearbhla Moriarty in Cookery.

Also of Dundalk IT, Declan Moore competes in the Auto-

motibile Technician category, Denis Glifford is in Electrical Installation and Mark Wasson will be showing his skills in Joinery.

Toolfix of Dundalk are providing all the tools to be used over the massive three day event in RDS Simmonscourt. Ireland Skills Live incoporates for the first time under one roof the

National Skills Finals, a Try A Skills area, a Heroes stage and a Careers and Education zone.

The winners of the National Skills Finals will be announced at the medals ceremony on the evening of Saturday March 23 and many will go to represent Ireland at the World Skills Finals in Kazan in Russia in August.

Mini marathon participants needed The Louth Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Louth SPCA) are appealing to any prospective participants in this year’s mini marathon in June to consider them as your nominated charity to raise much needed funds for the society.

The LSPCA cater for all ani-

mals domesticated, wild, feathered and furred. We also offer assistance to people who need help with their animals such as the elderly and those who may be in ill health. If you feel you want to nominate the society, please contact any committee member, or email info@louthspca.ie.

Saint Patrick’s Weekend In Dundalk

Delvidas Jankauskas, Austeja Venckute and Gabija Venckute

Alannah Flood and Paul Flood

Abigail Wright and Natalie Wright

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News Success for mini scientists in Faughart Celebration of women

in Brief

Disqualified From Driving

Alan Grehan (43) of Rath Cottage, Ardee Rd, Dundalk, was disqualified from driving for two years after being convicted of driving without insurance at Dundalk District Court.

The defendant was stopped by Gardai on the Carrick Rd on March 17 last year but failed to produce documents.

In convicting, Judge John Coughlan also imposed a €100 fine.

Insurance Slipped

A woman who allowed her insurance to lapse due to financial difficulties was fined €20 at Dundalk District Court after being convicted of driving without insurance.

Treasa Marie Rogers (67) of 77 Castleross, Castletown Road, Dundalk, was stopped by Gardai on June 21 last year on the Newry Road. Solicitor Frank McDonnell stated that his client was not in a good way financially at the time and let it slip.

through sound at DkIT

By Paul Byrne

Three pupils from Faughart Community National School travelled to Maynooth University last week to take their place in the grand final Intel Mini Scientist Competition. Sean O’Donnell, Andrew McArdle and Daniel McDonald began working on a project for the competition in September with a project on hydraulics which involved designing and building a hydraulic bridge.

The trio’s project impressed the judges and they were named winners of the regional finals last December at an awards ceremony in the Institute of Technology in Blanchardstown.

That win enabled the boys to take their spot in last week’s grand finals alongside 22 other projects and although they weren’t chosen as overall winners they really did themselves proud according to school principal Jacqui McCusker.

“We are so proud of the boys here in the school for their brilliant achievement of reach-

Sean O’Donnell, Andrew McArdle and Daniel McDonald with their medals

ing the grand finals.

There was over 2500 entries nationwide for this competition so to get down to the final 23 is very impressive. The boys began their project in September and after a lot of hard work they put it forward for the intel exhibition for sci-

ence week in October.

They were then put through to the regional finals which they won and since then they were given the opportunity to present their project at the BT Young Scientists exhibition earlier this year.

“The project included

visual displays, projects books and practical experiments based on a scientific area aligned with the national primary science curriculum.

Once again we would like to congratulate all three of the boys for their excellent project,” explained Jacqui.

The Department of Creative Arts, Media & Music at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), hosted Mixtape #IWD, a two day multi-channel sound installation of experimental electronic music and sound art; cinema for the ear. This event, being held to mark International Women’s Day (IWD), brings together a wide array of music and sound art from across the world which celebrates womanhood.

The event, curated by composer Dr Hilary Mullaney, Lecturer in Music at DkIT, is a response to the wider issue of representation; imbalances exist in genres such as experimental electronic music, and often female artists are overlooked, and many forgotten historically. Given the strong team of female staff and students in Music at DkIT, and seeing the importance of exposing students to female composers and sound artists, Dr Mullaney dispatched an international open call for works, resulting in an overwhelm-

ing number of submissions from all genders. Given the wealth of both female composers and gender based research being conducted in Music at DkIT, this seemed like an ideal time to host this event.

“MixTape at DkIT is a celebration of women’s contribution to music globally,” commented Acting Head of Department of Creative Arts, Media and Music at DkIT, Dr Helen Lawlor., “This event, curated by Dr Hilary Mullany, herself a leading composer, brings together a diverse range of music for this very special installation. Hilary has been pioneering in promoting electroacoustic music at DkIT through her teaching, research and composition work. We felt it was very important to mark International Women’s Day on behalf of the Department of Creative Arts at DkIT to show support for women composers and musicians in our field.”

24 Hours for the Lord Pope Francis during this Lenten season is encouraging Eucharistic Adoration in parishes and invited parishes to join him in ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ beginning on the evening of Friday march 29 and concluding with Vigil Mass on Saturday March 30.

The Dundalk parishes and churches will be holding the 24 Hours for the Lord in St Patrick’s Church beginning at 6pm on Friday March 29 and finishing with Mass on Saturday March 30 at 6pm. All are welcome.

Muire na nGael visits St Oliver’s The Muire na nGael intergenerational project, now in its 13th year sees the young Bay Estate pupils visit the elderly residents in St Olivers every three weeks. The children together with their principal Martina Rafferty, class teacher Ms Sloane and volunteer parents organise a range of activities for their ‘older friends in St Olivers’. Funding for the project is received from the Dundalk Society for Older Persons and Underprivileged Children and from Dundalk Credit Union. Last Monday they headed to St Olivers and entertained the residents with traditional Irish music and dance. The group were accompanied by a troope of talented dancers from the Mc Gee School of Irish Dance as well as talented students and staff from the school who played a repertoire of Irish tunes for the delighted audience.

A special presentation of a large photo book was made on the morning to Marie Butler, acting Director of Nursing by Joanne Daly a parent in the school and a liaison officer in the HSE. The photo book which was developed by Joanne in partnership with Martina Rafferty school principal and Paula Kavanagh contained archived photos of Dundalk which were kindly donated from the Paul Kavanagh collection. The photo book will be a great tool in stimulating conversation among the residents and helping them reminisce about times past in Dundalk.

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Banned From The Road

A woman who pleaded guilty to driving without insurance was banned from the road for two years at Dundalk District Court.

Tracey Quigley (40) of 5 Claddagh Park, Tom Bellew Ave, Dundalk, was stopped by Gardai on April 1 last year at Defenders Row. Judge John Coughlan also imposed a €75 fine.

Parked In Disabled Bay

A man who came to Garda attention after parking in a disabled bay was banned from driving for two years after being convicted of driving without insurance.

Colm McLaughlin (39) of 38 Monogo Rd, Crossmaglen, was seen parked in the disabled bay on Clanbrassil St on May 24 last. Gardai spoke to the driver who failed to produce documents.

Judge John Coughlan imposed the disqualification and a €100 fine.

Enterprise week hears that Louth’s future is bright

Keynote speaker at the 2019 Louth Enterprise Awards Shane Coleman was glowing in his optimism for the future of County Louth.

His address was made to business people from across the region attending the Louth Enterprise Awards 2019.

The event was the social highlight of Local Enterprise Week 2019 which saw the Local Enterprise Office Louth and Louth County Council stage 12 free education and networking event for business and start-ups.

Hosted by broadcaster and journalist Alison Comyn, the Louth Enterprise Awards event was proudly supported by Dundalk Credit Union.

In her role as MC,

The overall winners of the Louth Local Enterprise Week Awards, Alan Stewart and Elaine McCourt of Celtic Wind with (from left) MC for the event Alison Comyn, Head of Enterprise Louth Thomas McEvoy, Louth County Council Cathaoirleach Liam Reilly and the Chief Executive of Louth County Council, Joan Martin.

Alison announced the three category winners and the awards were presented by Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council Cllr. Liam Reilly, Stewart Agnew of Dundalk Credit Union and Head of Enterprise in Louth

Thomas McEvoy.

Exempt Medicinal Products from Drogheda won the Best Start Up Award. The company supplies medicines to patients with complex needs, such as elderly or very young patients,

who have difficulty ingesting medicines or getting customised doses. Jonathan Fawdry and Alan Lane accepted the award.

The Best Established Business Award was won by Farm Tours Ire-

land. Based in Castlebellingham, this agricultural tour operator offers bespoke, expert-guided farming tours all over Ireland. The Giggins family, who run the business, were represented by mother and son Nol-

laig and Angus.

There was great excitement when the winners of the Innovation Award were announced.

Based in Ardee, the winner is Celtic Wind, the first company in Ireland or Britain to undertake the sowing, harvesting, cold pressing, bottling and distribution of CBD Hemp Oil. Alan Stewart and Elaine McCourt proudly received the award and will now go forward to represent Louth at the National Enterprise Awards 2019 at the Mansion House Dublin in May. Following the announcement of the awards, broadcaster and proud Co. Louth man Shane Coleman took to the stage. In his keynote

address, he acknowledged the threats that Brexit might bring to the county but he was very upbeat in his assessment of the future.

Concluding the event, Head of Enterprise Thomas McEvoy reminded the audience that “Enterprise is so crucial to the health of the economy here in Louth. Our role in the Local Enterprise Office is to advice and guide SMEs across the county to help them in them grow and create jobs. Although Local Enterprise Week may be over, we are always here to help and support local business and we encourage you to visit www.LocalEnterprise.ie/Louth to discover how we can help your business.”

Youth make voice heard at cross border conference Over sixty young people from North Louth and Armagh gathered at the Carrickdale Hotel, Dundalk recently for a special youth conference on Britain’s exit from the EU organised by Peer Connect, a cross border, cross community group of young people aged 16-18.

There were wide-ranging discussions on the potential challenges for young people that may arise from the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.

Local politicians from both sides of the border participated in a separate afternoon session.

Diarmuid Cahill, a School Liaison Officer from Dundalk Institute of Technology was among a number of guest speakers who addressed the conference. He spoke of the potential implications for cross-border education that may arise from the UK’s decision to leave the

European Union.

The conference also heard from Doire Finn, Co-Founder of Our Future, Our Choice Northern Ireland, on the challenges for young people should Brexit happen.

Her organisation is campaigning for a people’s vote on the UK Brexit

withdrawal agreement.

The conference included a number of facilitated discussions where the young people present shared their views on how the UK exit could affect them. Education, health services, transport, employment, social and leisure as well as

peace and reconciliation were among the many topics that were covered.

During the afternoon the young people presented a synopsis of the morning’s discussions to local politicians, who gave their reaction to the many recommendations arising from the conference.

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Ardee Concert Band

The Ardee Concert Band annual Church Gate Collection will take place this coming weekend, March 23 and 24, at all Masses in Ardee and Ballapousta. Aside from the band’s weekly Bingo held every Sunday night, the church gate collection acts as one of the primary sources of income for the band. The weekly Bingo continues this Sunday, March 24 with a jackpot of €5,100 from 8pm in the Bohemian Centre.

St Joseph’s GFC Lotto

No winner. Numbers drawn: 8, 12, 14, 21 The €50 winners were as follows 1. Aidan Keaskin c/o Aine Neary 2.

Murphy Family c/o Joey Neary 3. Anthony Keenan c/o Darren Finnegan.

RCNE Concert

A Maytime Serenade concert in aid of Rape Crisis North East will take place in An Táin Arts Centre Main Theatre Dundalk on Saturday May 11 at 8pm. The show involves a night of music and song serenading you through the years.

Tickets available from An Táin Arts Centre.

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Students launch DKIT pop-up restaurant Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students from Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) launched this year’s ‘D’Kitchen’ Pop-up Restaurant, an annual event that took place from Monday March 4 to Friday March 8, with the DkIT Hospitality training restaurant, training bar and training production kitchen handed over to students from both courses, to run commercially for the week.

Guided through the process by a team of lecturers in the Hospitality Department, students from both courses were required to collaborate in order to plan, operate and effectively manage a series of food production and service cycles in a real life situation. Over the course of the week, the restaurant was opened to the general public for lunch and dinner, as well as hosting an afternoon tea, morn-

ordering, purchasing, budgeting, sales, marketing and advertising, social media promotion and the operation of the kitchen and restaurant.

Speaking about the initiative, Maria RoddyFreyne, lecturer in the Department of Business Studies commented: “When introduced three years ago this was a completely new initiative within the Hospitality department and a unique approach nationally in the delivery of course modules.

This approach has a wide-ranging impact on student learning and really helps students to gain valuable industry relevant skills.”

The students were given a lot of autonomy throughout the process which significantly contributes to their learning, with the event in the past receiving wide acclaim among Aaron Conlon and Glenn McCourt the wider college coming coffee, brunch, a The students took full munity, both staff and wings and taco bar and responsibility for the students and the general a 7-course taste dinner. menu planning, food public.

St.Vincent’s rugby team is enjoying great success this year. They recently came second in the Leinster North East blitz which was held in Navan.

This guaranteed them a place in the up-coming Leinster finals which will take place later this month in Donnybrook. Coach Edel McNulty explained, ‘This is an amazing achievement for the players, as this is the event we were aiming to reach from the beginning of the year. There will be rugby officials scouting to select girls for the Leinster team so this is a wonderful opportunity for our students. We will keep our fingers crossed for more success at the finals.’

Community and Volunteer Fair Louth Volunteer Centre would like to invite local organisations to join them during this year’s National Volunteering Week at an upcoming fair in Omeath on May 19.

This is an exciting opportunity for groups to inform the local community of their work and perhaps find some new volunteers.

For more information, please

contact Kayleigh Mulligan by email at Kayleigh@volunteerlouth.ie or by phone at 0860431379.

Louth Volunteer Centre have an outreach service in the Dolmen Centre on the last Tuesday of every month, anyone interested in finding out more about volunteering is welcome to drop in March 26 between 10am and 1pm.

St Patricks Day Celebrations

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John Moloney, Sophie Moloney and Ionela Moloney

Lauren Dollard and Kyle Dollard

Carol Ralph and Maria Toner

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

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months mind JIM KENNEDY MONTHS MIND The Months Mind Mass for Jim Kennedy R.I.P. Which takes place on Sunday, 24th March.

Time change to 11am Redemptorist Church.

McGahon urges groups to work together Fine Gael Councillor John McGahon has urged Louth County Council and local communities to work together on proposals for the 2019 CLÁR programme.

CLÁR provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have suffered significant levels of population decline, including Support for Schools/Community Safety measures; Play Areas (including Multi-Use Games Areas); and Community Wellbeing Supports.

Cllr. McGahon stated that the CLÁR programme for 2019 contains exciting new measures.

“I urge Louth County Council and other groups to submit proposals to the Department of Rural & Community Development for consideration. The deadline for applications is April 25.

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“In the last two years my Fine Gael colleague Minister Michael Ring allocated €551,260 to 22 community projects in Louth through CLÁR. “It never fails to impress me how much can be achieved with relatively modest investments through this programme.

“It is a great example of what can be achieved when everyone works together for the good of the community. “This year’s round of funding will see the creation of a “Community Wellbeing Support” measure which will encompass the assistance given in previous years for voluntary first-response organisations; and for mobility and cancer care supports.

“This year’s CLÁR programme will, for the first time, provide funding for the development of specialist sensory gardens and

complementary play equipment.

These gardens are designed to stimulate the senses and are of particular benefit to people with certain disabilities,” continued Cllr McGahon.

“My colleague the Minister is making funding available again this year for initiatives to improve safety near schools including traffic calming measures; and for playgrounds, play areas, (including Multi-Use Games Areas) and other community facilities.

“By supporting these investments CLÁR is helping to improve the quality of life in rural communities for families with young children. “The measures announced today, taken together, will make living in rural areas safer and even more attractive for people of all ages,” he concluded.

James Speers, Sarah Ballantine, Michelle Quinn and Geraldine McGuinness at the fundraiser for Women’s Ain in McCabes Pharmacy, Long Walk.

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Roseanne Donegan and Karl Murphy of the Monasterboice Inn (centre) with their National Small Business Award Sustainable Energy award pictured with Sue O’Neill, chair, SFA, Andrea Carroll, SME Programme Manager, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and Sven Spollen-Behrens, director, SFA.

Two local companies celebrate business awards Two local companies are celebrating after being honoured at the SFA National Small Business Awards 2019.

Dundalk company Blueacre Technology was named overall winner while The Monasterboice Inn scooped the prize in the Sustainable Energy category.

The Monasterboice Inn, known to generations of locals and people throughout the country simply as “Donegans”, has won a prestigious Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Award.

The announcement was made when finalists from over 14 counties gathered in the RDS Concert Hall for the Small Firms Association National Small Business Awards 2019.

The awards celebrate the achievements of small business in Ireland and recognise the vital contribution of the sector to the Irish economy. The winners were selected from hundreds of applications received for the 2019 programme.

Blueacre Technology, founded in 2006 by Dr. David Gillen, is based in Dundalk, and employs 15 people. It provides specialist laser micromachining equipment to the medical device and other manufacturing industries. Processing thousands of high value parts daily from its 24/7 facility in Dundalk, Blueacre Technology offers highly sophisticated solutions to the most demanding engineering problems.

Announcing the winner, Sue O’Neill, SFA Chair and Chair of the Awards Judging Panel, said: “This is a fantastic example of real innovation in small business. Dr. David Gillen founder of Blueacre Technology adapted his experience in the semi-conductor industry to an opportunity he spotted in the medical technology sector in which Ireland is recognised as one of the five global emerging hubs.

It’s this innovation and ambition in small business that we need to harness and support to ensure Ireland’s future economic success”.

For the Monasterboice Inn, the

sustainable energy award in recognition for a recent innovation at the premises.

While extending the premises to put in a conference centre they had to redirect a stream and they took the opportunity to harness it for aqua thermal energy and they also have a humidity table which takes moisture from the air and turns that into energy also.

This has resulted in energy bills remaining the same despite the fact that the size of the premises almost doubled.

The Awards prize package for ALL finalists included participation in the SFA Business Connect event in February, a strategic management masterclass weekend, as well as broad-ranging national and local media coverage, all valued at €50,000.

The category winners were presented with a trophy and free membership of the Small Firms Association for one year. The overall winner also received a bursary of €5,000 to present to a charity of their choice.

Overalll Winner National Small Business Awards - Sue O’Neill, SFA Chair, Sven Spollen-Behrens, director, SFA and David Gillen, Blueacre Technology.

Meeting to discuss hopes of United Ireland Councillor Ruairí Ó Murchú has described Louth Sinn Féin’s Uniting Ireland meeting, which took place in the Redeemer Family Resource Centre, on Tuesday March 12 as ‘a stimulating and positive engagement with activists’.

He stated that the people of this island are the ones qualified to determine our own future and

that everyone has a place in a new United Ireland.

“That means that those of a Unionist persuasion must make their voices heard. They must also be part of the debate.

“The United Ireland that I want to create is tolerant and inclusive, it leaves no one behind and pledges equality of opportunity for all.

“Irish Unity is within touching distance, we must seize this opportunity to unite our island and the people who call it home.

“We must work together to ensure that we drive the opportunity to create a 32 county Ireland of Equals, a Republic that we can all be proud of,” stated Cllr Ó Murchú.

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Marist students attend AIB Future Sparks Festival

Leaving Certificate Applied students and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme students attended the AIB Future Sparks festival in the RDS on Thursday last. The event was hosted by Anna Geary, Lifestyle Coach, All-Star and All-Ireland winning camogie player and TV personality. Anna spoke about her career path

and decisions she has made so that she can work at a job that gives her fulfilment. She gave advice to students in relation to their use of social media and the impact it could have for them when seeking employment in the future.

Advising that social media profiles were viewed by potential employers and if posting, to post

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pictures and words that showed them in a positive light.

The first speaker on the main stage was futurist, Peter Cosgrove, giving a very modern presentation on ‘The Future of Work’ leaving the audience in no doubt, that the world of work is changing faster than ever, many of the jobs that exist today won’t

exist within the next ten years. He posed questions such as ‘How do students plan their careers? How will technology, robots and artificial intelligence impact future careers? What key skills will be needed and what will the jobs of the future look like?

Later, students chose what speakers they wanted to hear on the

Innovation, Business, Careers and Lifestyle stages including Peter Stringer former rugby international, All-Ireland winning Dublin footballer, Brian Howard, and John Carton, Psychologist to name but a few.

Meanwhile, the Irish Some of the ‘Future Sparks’ from St. Mary’s College at the RDS with Alllanguage drama group Ireland Camogie All-Star and television personality, Anna Geary from St. Mary’s College recently took part in Féile Dhún Dealgan, the Available at: Carroll’s Bookshop, annual Irish language Park Street, Dundalk 042 9334359; drama festival, in An Táin The Sound Shop Drogheda 041 9831078; Theatre. After weeks of The TLT Tel: 041 9878560; preparation and hard The D Hotel Tel: 041 9877700; work, they took to the stage and performed the Also available online at www.thetlt.ie drama ‘Bearradh Gruaige Éinne?’. They gave a great performance on sweet the day. They qualified The Big for the Leinster Provincaroline cial Final and will now Band Show (Neil Diamond represent the region in tribute) Sat April 27th Mullingar shortly.

Thurs 21st Mar €22 €30 Students participated in an organised demonstration in school today to support the imporMike tance of addressing the Little Red problems associated Denver Riding with climate change. with guests

Thousands of students Hood Ray Lynam & have taken part in Sunday 28th Philomena Begley April @ 3pm €10 school strikes and demFri 29th Mar €30 onstrations around the country today in protest at what they say is Government inaction on cliJake Ultimate mate change. The school are currently working Carter Eagles towards a Green Schools Sun 4th May Sat 13th April Flag. There is also a very €23 €25 active Green Schools committee who are actively implementing environmentally proactive initiatives.

Whitney Menopause On Friday, the Road Safety Interactive Unit Huston the Musical (Shuttle) paid a visit. StuSun 14th April Show dents enjoyed an action @6pm Wed 8th May packed day exploring €35 €32 the many activities in the interactive unit. Students had the opportunity to practise their Sean & Ben driving and hazard perception skills on three portsmouth Conor simulators (car, motoris elvis Price bike, bicycle). They also Sat 11th May Tues 16th April had the opportunity to €30 €25 take a road safety quiz in the activity zone and to practice the driver theory test on board. The roll over car simulator was the highlight for most students.

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As online shopping disrupts the overall sector and cheaper Sterling attracts people over the nearby border, Marshes Shopping Centre in Dundalk has become the north east’s retail success story.

Marshes welcomed four million visitors in 2018, a 2.1% annual increase, and in the critical Christmas period, footfall rose by 1.1% on December 2017.

Despite winds of change blowing through retail and Brexit uncertainty, Marshes recorded a footfall increase of 1.75% in the last quarter of 2017.

“Even with fluctuations in consumer sentiment, overall personal spending has been positive in the

past couple of years, boosted by an increase in numbers employed in the region,” said manager Seán Farrell.

“With Brexit looming, Marshes is implementing a marketing strategy for 2019 that has local customer need at its core.”

The centre has an active community experience programme, involving customers and retailers, and featuring regular events such as Little Monsters kids club and support of various charity events.

The Marshes Community Fund, which supports local causes put forward by customers, recently donated 20 Chromebooks to Dundalk’s St Louis Secondary School.

In January, following strong customer demand, Marshes announced an extra hour of Sunday morning trading, and now opens at 11am.

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St Patrick’s Day at golf club St Patrick’s Day was celebrated on Sunday with a four man team competition over 14 holes in the morning following by a nine hole scotch foursomes event down the front and back nines in the afternoon.

The team competition saw 21 teams battle it out in testing conditions which featured wind, rain and sunshine as the four seasons made regular appearances across the morning.

Shane Hession (4), Ciaran

Traynor (7), Paul Cheshire (11) and Bobby McCarthy (14), came through to claim the top prize thanks to a one-point win over Neal MacKell (2), Noel Reidy (12), Dermot McKenna (16) and Gerry McDermott (16) who finished on 69pts.

The afternoon scotch foursomes competitions saw Tommy Reneghan (14) and Briege Renaghan (24) win the Front Nine prize while the Back Nine was won by Brid Rocks (19) and Eddie Rocks (9).

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All-new Dacia Duster reveal: more Duster than ever The new Dacia Duster.

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With more than one million cars sold, Dacia Duster has been revamped.New features include: • All-New modern and robust exterior styling.

• New, high-quality, comfortable and user-friendly interior.

• A range of new equipment to facilitate everyday driving.

• Upgraded comfort and driving pleasure.

• An improved 4WD driving experience and the same off-road capability that positions the All-New Duster among the market’s very best.

• And is still shockingly affordable The designers worked from a clean slate to design a completely new interior for the All-New Duster, with a more modern, comfortable and pas-

senger-friendly cabin: • The dashboard has been totally redesigned for a more status-enhancing and ergonomic cabin.

• The seats have been completely revised for improved comfort and better support.

• Careful attention has been paid to the materials, fit and finish. The quality of the cabin is apparent at first glance.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

37,290 26,103 70,850 60,907 64,574 58,421 56,556 38,533 36,047 58,421 13,051 71,472 64,636 59,664 38,533 27,967 34,804 40,397 39,154 15,537 18,023 21,752 19,888 21,752 19,888 24,238 27,967 45,369 26,724 13,051 9,944 36,047 47,855 33,561 41,640 22,995 32,939 6,836 59 11,808 21,131 22,374 19,266 39,776 64,000 55,935 9,944

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A C-segment tourer designed to meet the needs of European motorists exclusively, more than 512,000 Ceed Sportswagon models have been built at Kia’s Slovakia manufacturing facility since its introduction in 2007. Historically, Sportswagon models have accounted for around 40% of all Ceed sales – compared to around 30% for other C-segment vehicles with tourer variants.

The new Kia Ceed Sportswagon has been designed at the brand’s European design centre in Frankfurt, Germany, under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, European Head of Design, and Peter Schreyer, President of Design and Chief Design Officer.

Constructed on Kia’s new ‘K2’ platform, the Ceed Sportswagon is 20mm wider (1,800mm) and 20 mm lower (1,465mm) than the outgoing model.

Its wheelbase remains the same at 2,650mm, with the front overhang

The new Kea Ceed Sportswagon. shortened by 20mm (to 880mm). However, the rear overhang is extended by 115mm (now 1,070mm) – making the new Sportswagon 95mm longer (now 4,600mm) than its predecessor to create significantly more cargo space. Its wider dimensions and cabrearward silhouette create a more assertive and sporty stance, for a more confident presence on the road.

The new Ceed Sportswagon also boasts significantly higher cargo capacity than ever before. The boot is 72 litres (14%) larger than the outgoing model, expanding to 600 litres in capacity – larger than

most D-segment tourers. The boot lip is also substantially lower – the lower lift-over height compared to the outgoing Ceed makes it easier to load heavier items into the boot.

The new Ceed Sportswagon has been engineered exclusively for European roads, with European buyers in mind. The ride and handling characteristics of the new model have been tuned to elevate the Ceed over its predecessor in terms of dynamism and driver engagement. The new fully-independent suspension system will provide drivers with more agile and immedi-

ate handling responses, complemented by revised spring and damper rates and a faster steering rack. The ride has been developed on Europe’s wide variety of road surfaces, remaining comfortable while giving drivers the confidence of tighter body control under cornering and stability at higher speeds.

The Sportswagon’s rear suspension has been subtly tuned to accommodate the longer rear overhang of the boot, and the potential for larger, heavier luggage loads than the fivedoor hatchback.

The new Ceed Sportswagon shares the same 1.0-litre T-GDi (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) as the fivedoor hatchback.This T-GDi engine is fitted with a gasoline particulate filter to further reduce tailpipe emissions, ensuring the new Ceed Sportswagon goes beyond the requirements of the Euro 6d TEMP standard.

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Motorists Have Mileage Concerns About Electric Cars

A fear of running out of power while driving ,an electric vehicle is one -of the main factors hold-ing motorists back from rreplacing their petrol or ediesel powered car, rencent research from the fAA has found.

- In response to a surevey of over 3,000 mo-torists undertaken by yAA Rescue, 48.41% of grespondents agreed that rconcerns about the current effective driving srange of most electric svehicles meant they -were unlikely to conrsider purchasing an EV. eThe survey also found lthat 12.46% of those -surveyed identified a -lack of EV charging points on routes across -the country as a conetributing factor to their -reluctance to purchase tan electric vehicle.

- “In a relatively short s space of time, electric dvehicles have undergone -their own version of the -kind of evolution we ,have seen with mobile dphones. When the tech-nology first emerged, swe were talking about Pcars with very limited mileage range and a

real lack of supporting infrastructure in Ireland. However, with the modern EV, the effective mileage range is, broadly speaking, more than enough to meet the driving needs of a typical Irish motorist,” Conor Faughnan, AA Director of Consumer Affairs stated. “While we may not yet be at the stage of having an affordable EV which could get you from one end of Ireland to the other and back on a single charge, for your average driver who uses their car to commute from home to work or down to the shops an electric vehicle is a perfectly suitable option.”

“For the exceptionally rare occasions when an electric vehicle does run out of charge, our AA Rescue team recently

acquired two mobile charging units to help get affected motorists back on the road and provide enough charge for them to drive to their nearest charging point. However, if we are to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, then a broader plan to invest in electric car charging points across the country is needed.”

Despite the concerns outlined by motorists, the survey also found broad support for government investment in electric vehicle infrastructure. 40.38% of respondents to the AA’s survey ‘strongly agreed’ that investing in charging points and technology to encourage EV use in Ireland should be among the government’s main transport priori-

ties for the year ahead, with a further 32.70% indicating that they ‘somewhat agreed’ with this message.

Support for increased investment in electric vehicle infrastructure was strongest among those aged between 45 and 55, with almost half of respondents in this age bracket (47.10%) indicating strong levels of support for such action.

“If we are to meet our climate change obligations then something needs to be done to reduce our reliance on fossil fuel powered vehicles, particularly in rural areas where public transport has been woefully underfunded for many years.” Faughnan added. “Electric vehicles are very much the future of motoring but we need to look at ways of making them a larger part of the present as well. In order to achieve this, we need to address the concerns motorists have about this technology and increasing the availability of charging points will go a long way towards achieving that.”

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