New Carroll Village owners see ‘incredible potential’ for site
By Paul Byrne
WORK is set to begin in earnest in the next couple of months on the long overdue re-development of Carroll Village Shopping Centre. According to Castle Entertainment Centre Limited who have bought the site where the Carroll Village Shopping Centre used to operate from the centre is ‘poised for a major re-development aimed at creating a dynamic retail destination that will serve as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and community renewal’.
Speaking to the Dundalk Leader a spokesperson for the new owners said that the main focus right now is to get at least three or four large retailers on
board with this development and the next few months will be spent re-developing the site and taking enquiries from any retailers interested in trading in the new development. A statement from the group said the new project would breath new life into the town centre. This development will be separate to the construction of a Primary Care Centre at the former Superquinn building in Carroll Village. That project got the green light last August from An Bord Pleanála. That proposal is for the partial demolition of the existing shopping centre building and the construction of a 4-storey primary care centre, including a GP surgery, pharmacy and HSE accommodation.
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Louth captain Áine Breen lifts the trophy after her side’s 2-8 to 1-7 victory over Carlow in the TG4 Leinster LGFA Junior Championship final iin Mullingar.
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Carroll Village potential
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“Castle Entertainment Centre Limited, an innovator in commercial real estate, is proud to announce the acquisition of the Carroll Village Shopping Centre, a long-neglected retail complex located in the heart of Dundalk.
“Work is set to begin in earnest in the next couple of months on the long overdue redevelopment of Carroll Village Shopping Centre. According to Castle Entertainment Centre Limited who have bought the site where the Carroll Village Shopping Centre used to operate from the centre is ‘poised for a major re-development aimed at creating a dynamic retail destination that will serve as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and community renewal’.
Aggravated burglary in Carlingford
GARDAÍ in Dundalk were alerted to an aggravated burglary in progress at a residential property in Carlingford, Co. Louth on the evening of Saturday 17th May, 2025 at approximately 6.45pm.
During the course of the aggravated burglary, three men entered the home of an elderly female and assaulted her. A sum of money was taken during the incident. The three men left the scene.
The injured lady was treated at the scene by ambulance personnel.
Gardaí arrested three males, all aged in their 30s close to the scene and they were taken to Garda stations in County Louth where they were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
“Under new ownership, the centre is poised for a major redevelopment aimed at creating a dynamic retail destination that will serve as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and community renewal.
new life into the town centre with a thoughtful and sustainable redevelopment.”
“We see incredible potential in this site,” said a spokesperson for Castle Entertainment Centre NI. “Our vision is to breathe
For enquiries in respect of retail opportunities in this new retail development, Declan Bagnall of BDM Auctioneers can be contacted.
Louth Ladies defend Leinster Junior title
LOUTH 2-8
CARLOW 1-7
THE excellent Kate Flood helped herself to a personal haul of 2-3 at TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar on Sunday as Louth held off a spirited display from Carlow to successfully defend their TG4 Leinster Junior Football Championship title.
The reigning champions (who also defeated Carlow in last year’s decider) moved two points clear in the early moments of this encounter with consecutive scores from Eimear Byrne and Flood.
While Carlow opened their account through a Clíodhna Ní Shé free on nine minutes, Louth fired back with additional contributions from the dynamic attacking duo of Flood and Byrne.
Even though Elaine Ware bagged a second point for Carlow just shy of the first-quarter mark, three scores on the bounce from Laura Collins, team captain Aine Breen and Flood ensured Louth brought a 0-7 to 0-2 advantage into the interval.
Kevin Larkin’s side maintained their firm grip on the proceedings with a powerful point on the run from Ceire Nolan on the restart, before Flood calmly struck home on 35 minutes for her first goal of the game.
Although Aoibhin Webb added a white flag effort for Carlow at an awkward angle, excellent approach work from Byrne paved the way for Flood to the net for a second time in the 38th minute.
This left Carlow with a mountain to climb for the remainder of the action, but the determined Barrowsiders gave themselves a fighting chance either side of the thirdquarter mark. Their challenge was rejuvenated when Ware flicked the ball to the net after an attempt at a point rebounded off the post on 43 minutes and the gap was suddenly down to a manageable six in the wake of Ní Shé adding a quickfire brace.
Aibha Kiernan and the evergreen Edel Hayden were also on target to leave just four points between the teams with just
eight minutes of normal time remaining.
The pressure was certainly being ramped up on Louth, but - reminiscent of their men’s team in last weekend’s historic Leinster senior football championship triumph over Meath - the Wee County held onto possession for large stretches in the closing moments and ultimately came away with their eighth provincial junior crown.
Scorers – Louth: K Flood 2-3, E Byrne 0-2, Á Breen, L Collins, C Nolan 0-1 each.
LOUTH: R Lambe Fagan; S Matthews, E Hand, H Lambe Sally; L Byrne, S McLaughlin, A Russell; R Beirth, Á Breen; L White, E Byrne, E Murray; K Flood, L Collins, C Nolan. Subs: A Halligan for White (46), M Rooney for Collins (50), G McCrave for Lambe Sally (53).
All three men have since been charged in connection the incident and were due to appear before Drogheda District Court on Monday morning last (19th May) at 10.30am. Investigations ongoing.
Dundalk Branch IWA AGM
THE Dundalk Branch of the IWA will be holding their AGM on the 25th of May at 3pm in the Lisdoo.
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Aoife Russell of Louth receives the Player of the Match award from Arthur Corrigan.
The new owners of Carroll Village want to breath life into town centre.
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Sosad Ireland to charge for services
SOSAD Ireland, who have a branch in Louth, has announced that they are now charging fees for counselling services due to a lack of funding. This announcement comes just a few months after the charity made the decision to cease its messaging services due to financial issues. In a statement, SOSAD announced that they had made the ‘difficult decision’ to introduce a €15 fee per counselling session. This decision went live last Monday, 19th May.
“For the last 18 months SOSAD Ireland have seen a large drop in donations and fundraising making it more and more difficult to keep the service going.
“SOSAD Ireland General Manager Carol Murphy said “In order for the service to continue we have made the difficult decision to charge new clients €15.00 per session from the 19th of May. We are trying to source more sustainable funding and are currently in the process of applying to the HSE for section 39 funding.”
SOSAD Ireland provide individual sessions to an average of 600 people per week. SOSAD Ireland, Save our Sons and Daughters, is a Mental Health Charity providing support and individual counselling to those with Suicidal Ideation, who Self-Harm, Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety. They also offer crisis intervention sessions and are available if you have a problem and just need to talk to someone.
SOSAD Ireland are a volunteer led charity, who have for the past 18 years been funded by their communities through fundraising and donations. Last year they provided over 22,000 hours of service. SOSAD Ireland have in person sessions in Louth, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, Laois and provide a nationwide service online.
Muirhevnamor FC change name of ground to Gills Park after club stalwart
MUIRHEVNAMOR FC have recognised the vast contributions of a local family to the club by naming their ground Gills Park. The naming ceremony took place last Sunday in what will now be known as Gils Park.
Muirhevnamor estate itself is celebrating its 50th year anniversary, and for 49 years, the heartbeat of the estate has always been its highly successful football club. The club was established in 1976, and one of the founding members was Pat Gill. Pats son Martin, otherwise known as Gillser, was a part of that very first team as a player. From day one, Gillser was a part of the club in every capacity. Player, coach, manager, committee member, and chairperson. Gillser and his families presence within the club has been a constant year in and year out. This included his sons Martin, Paddy, Jason, and Mark taking up various roles over the years within the club.
Gillser pride and joy was always maintaining
the clubs pitch and grounds. The club boasts one of the finest playing surfaces in Louth. This is not something that can be achieved overnight. It requires dedication, patience, and tender loving care. All attributes that Martin possessed and brought to the club day in and day out. Muirhevnamor FC feels it is a fitting tribute to name their pitch after Martin and the Gill family.
To honour the occasion
and Martins unfortunate sudden passing in December 2024, the newly named Gill Park hosted an in-house match between the clubs’ current u18s vs a Muirhevnamor winter league selection. The Winter League selection team consisted of players who have played for Gillser over the years. It was a who’s who of the clubs legendary players taking part on the day. For decades, Muirhevnamor FC dominated the winter
league with Martin at the helm.
It was an amazing spectacle and a day that will be remembered by everyone in attendance. The club would like to thank Martins beloved wife, Joanie, for sharing Gillser with us all these years. As the old saying goes behind, every great man is a great woman. Muirhevnamor FC wishes to thank you, Gillser, and the entire Gill family for your contributions to the club.
1—Which country won last weekend’s Eurovision song contest?
2—Which current English Premier League soccer team are known as ‘The Tractor Boys’?
3—How many cities are there in the Republic of Ireland?
4—The actress Linda Carter was best known for playing which DC Comic’s superhero?
5—Which recently closed Dundalk pub is said to be built on the site of Mortimer’s Castle where it is stated that Edward the Bruce was declared King of Ireland on May 1 1316?
6—What class of foods are avoided by people on the Atkin’s Diet?
7—Who played the title roles in the 1991 movie “Thelma and Louise”?
8—Gay Byrne hosted
his last ever Late Late Show, Westlife released their first ever single ‘Swear It Again’ and Meath beat Cork in the All Ireland football final. Name the year.
9—Mount Rushmore features the carved heads of how many US Presidents?
10—By what name was the island of Ireland known to the Romans?
The Stinker—In an alphabetical list of countries’ capital cities, which comes last?
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Hibernia. The Stinker: Zagreb.
Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln. 10—
Geena Davis & Susan Sarandon. 8—1999, 9—Four.
5—Michael McCourts, 6—Carbohydrates, 7—
2—Ipswich, 3—Six. Dublin, Limerick, Waterford, Cork, Galway and Kilkenny. 4—Wonder Woman,
1—Austria (JJ with a song called ‘Wasted Love’),
Members of the Gill family attended the naming ceremony.
St Patrick’s Day Parade committee to stand down
THE voluntary committee which has organised and run the Dundalk St Patrick’s Day parade for the last eight years has announced that it is standing down.
The decision was made earlier this year but the committee had waited until all outstanding invoices were paid and the accounts had been properly completed.
The committee, which comprises Cllr. Maeve Yore, Conor Keelan, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú, Hanna McDonnell, Shane Mc-
Bride, Dagan Fleming, Maria O’Toole, David Minto and Anne Campbell, said they were pleased with the rejuvenation of the parade in Dundalk over the last number of years, but ‘the constant struggle’ to secure funding has left them ‘drained’.
In a statement, the committee said: ‘Since the previous parade committee announced they were standing down in 2018, we have worked hard to ensure that St Patrick’s Day in Dundalk was done in the best way possible.
‘We put on parades
in 2018 and 2019 and we were on the cusp of putting on a great event in 2020, but Covid hit.
And while that was hugely disappointing, we were able to pivot the following year and create the ‘This is Dundalk’ video that was released online for St Patrick’s Day in 2021 and which starred Alvaro Lucchesi.
‘Concerns about a new variant of Covid 19 at the end of 2021 lead to the cancellation of the Dundalk parade in 2022, but we came back in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and we believe we
enhanced the offering over those years.
‘This year, we saw incredible numbers of people on the streets of Dundalk and we had record numbers of community, sporting and voluntary groups who put on a great event in 2025. And it is to those groups, who take part in the parade, that we thank first. Without them, there would be no parade at all.
‘In addition, we are very grateful to all our sponsors over the years, particularly Dundalk Credit Union who were incredible this year for
stepping in with additional funding to ensure that the parade was able to happen in 2025.
‘To everyone who took part, who helped us, who encouraged us to continue even when the going got tough, we are extremely grateful for the help and support given to us as volunteers.
‘Earlier this year, we took the decision as a committee to stand down after the 2025 parade because much of our work throughout the year was focused on just trying to get funding together to make the parade happen. Unfortunately, that became an almost constant struggle that left us drained and we are no longer able to continue.
‘We are proud of the work that we have done over the years and the legacy that remains.’
Cllr Reilly calls for review of compulsory retirement age for school bus drivers
CLLR John Reilly has written to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ), urging a review of the current policy that mandates school bus drivers to retire at the age of 70. With bus companies across the country facing severe recruitment challenges, Cllr Reilly has proposed extending the compulsory retirement age to 72, provided that drivers pass a suitable medical examination.
“A significant portion of our current school bus drivers are semi-retired individuals who bring years of valuable experience to the job,” said Cllr Reilly.
“Given the chronic shortage of drivers, it makes no sense to enforce a blanket retirement at 70 when many of these drivers are more than capable of continuing in their roles safely.”
qualified bus drivers, Cllr Reilly described the proposal as a “common-sense compromise” that would help alleviate immediate pressures on school transport services while maintaining the highest standards of safety.
“With appropriate medical assessments in place, extending the retirement age to 72 would be a practical and safe measure that acknowledges the reality of our current driver shortages,” he added. “It’s a modest but meaningful step to support our communities and ensure the continued reliability of school transport.”
Highlighting the nationwide struggle to recruit and retain
“Bus companies have the vehicles and the capacity to accommodate more routes and services, but the main issue is the chronic lack of qualified drivers,” he explained.
Cllr Reilly has called on CIÉ and the Department of Transport to seriously consider this proposal as part of broader efforts to address the school bus driver shortage.
Dundalk St Patrick’s Day parade committee.
Cllr John Reilly.
Tribute night in Spirit Store in memory of Ranier
A SPECIAL show in memory of young Dundalk musician Ranier Gaspar will take place on Saturday May 31st
Twenty year old Ranier passed away at his home in Langfield, on the Dublin Road in Dundalk on April 8th following an asthma attack. He was a very talented musician and very popular amongst the local music scene in Dundalk. He was a regular visitor to the Spirit Store both socially and also through his band imBau who played a number of gigs in the venue.
“The Spirit Store was a place truly loved by Ranier, and his energy will be with us all,” stated the Spirit Store via a post on their website. “There will be two stages with the music starting from 5pm, and heading upstairs from 8pm.”
A number of local bands will play on the evening including Just Mustard, Negro Impacto, Jinx Lennon, Jamie Muckno, Rowan Murphy, Mark Durnin as well as Ranier’s band imBau. All proceeds from the event will go to the Gaspar family.
Ranier’s old bandmates released a heartfelt statement in tribute of their friend and bandmate.
“There are certain people in this world who, upon meeting it becomes clear that your life will never be the same without them,”
they wrote. “This was true for our beautiful friend Ranier Gaspar.
“Being younger than the rest of us, we saw him as our little brother. Despite his age, his musical wisdom out shadowed all of us combined. He was our muse and inspired us each and every day. Not just with his talent, but the gentle, kind and endearing way he approached life.
“It’s strange to try and convey what it means to be in a band to those who have never been in one. We shared a soul, bounded by a love and trust in each other. We wouldn’t go more than a few hours without speaking, and we could always rely on one another to see
it through even the toughest days.
“The name of our band - imBau - is more of an expression, or mantra to live by than it is a name. ‘Under Construction’ represents The Becoming, the constant process of growing into one’s potential. It was through our collective will that we mutually lived this every day.
“Ranier was the glue that brought us all together. He made us whole and around him this amazing little community formed in Dundalk, a place where we previously wanted to get out of was now rekindled with a true sense of connection.
“The Spirit Store was like a second home for us, we are so grateful to Derek, Evan, Jack, the bar staff and everybody else who welcomed us and allowed us to find our feet on the stage. It is here we return for a day and night of celebration. It has filled our hearts with so much love to see the outpouring of support from everyone in the Dundalk scene and we can’t thank you enough for bringing us all together for a truly special night.
“We love you Ranier, you will always be our wee rockstar. We can’t wait to share the stage with you one last time. Goodbye, and thanks for being our friend.”
Tickets for the Main Venue show at the Spirit Store on May 31, are available from the Spirit Store..
Kilkerley N.S Parents raising funds to build Garden Sensory Room
THE Parents Association of Kilkerley N.S are fundraising for the installation of a Garden Sensory Room which they say will enhance the services of the school as well as having a lasting positive impact on the local community.
Jennie Short who is chair of the Kilkerley Parents Association says that the proposed Garden Sensory Room will be a place of calm for anybody that needs to take a break and regulate if they are feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated. The Sensory Room will be a standalone building situated just outside the main school building in the schoolyard. Whether it is to help kids regulate who may be overwhelmed/ overstimulated, or somewhere safe and engaging for ids to get a movement break, we feel
it will be beneficial to al the kids in the school,” explained Jennie.
“We hope to have it open by September and we have been on the fundraising trail for almost a year now. In a few weeks we are holding our latest fundraiser which is
a Pub Quiz in Kennedy’s Bar across from the train station. There will be a raffle and prizes on the night and it will kick off at 8:30pm. It is €40 for a table of four and all are welcome to come down and enjoy the show.
“We have no autism
unit in Kilkerley and we will this sensory garden will be of massive benefit to both teachers and pupils. We are also taking part in the AIB Community €1 Million Fund and we are asking people to nominate us this year. You can do that at this link https:// aib.ie/community-fund and when prompted you have to put in our Registered Charity Number which is 20128821.
“Once nominations are confirmed, the top six charities chosen customers and communities in each region will receive €20,000, while the top six charities chosen by AIB employees in each region will receive €6,000,” added Jennie.
The Kilkerley N.S Parents Association Quiz will take place in Kennedy’s Bar on June 6th at 8:30. Table of 4 €40 or €10 for one ticket. All are welcome.
The late Ranier Gaspar.
Dundalk student takes home Best Innovation Award for Smart Solution at National Final in Croke Park
A YOUNG innovator from County Louth took home the Best Innovation award among Ireland’s top student entrepreneurs who took part in the Foróige NFTE Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2025, held on 14 May in Croke Park, Dublin. The event featured 24 youth-led businesses and over 120 young people, all of whom completed the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) programme.
“I can’t believe I won - It’s a small product but it solves a big problem for farmers like my own family,” said Carla. “NFTE gave me a way to turn a simple idea into something that could actually help people in real life.”
The NFTE Awards highlight not only business acumen but also purpose and creativity, with finalists competing in Best Business, Best Innovation, and Best Social Enterprise.
Odhrán O’Mahony, Chair-
Carla Mc Donnell, a student at St Louis Secondary School, Dundalk, represented Louth and won in the Best Innovation category with Vax Chill - a compact, practical cooling solution for animal vaccines. Inspired by her experience on the family farm, the product helps farmers prevent costly waste and ensure safe storage of veterinary supplies.
person of Foróige, commented “Year after year, NFTE proves just how powerful youth potential really is. The creativity, courage and commitment we’ve seen today is inspiring. Programmes like this don’t just teach business skills - they help young people see themselves differently. They leave believing they have what it takes to shape their own future, and that belief is something they’ll carry with them for life.”
Over 6,100 young people from 24 counties took part in this year’s NFTE programme, supported by 260+ trained educators, youth workers and volunteers.
The Talbot Group is a leading provider of adult and children’s intellectual disability services in North County Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, Kildare and Wicklow. We are pleased to announce that we require the following staff to join our team in the Tallanstown, Ardee and Reaghstown areas of county Louth.
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If you would like to work with the Talbot Group and make a difference to the lives of our residents, please come along to our Walk-in Interview Day at Ardee Parish Hall, Hale St, Townparks, Ardee, Co. Louth on Wednesday 28th May 2025 anytime between 10 am and 4 pm. Please bring an up-to-date copy of your CV with you.
Email elainehr@talbotgroup.ie for further details or visit www.talbotgroup.ie. You can also find details on Instagram, Linkedin and Facebook.
Still time to take the
Cross Cooley Challenge
THE Cross Cooley Challenge, a charity event in aid of the North Louth Hospice and the Maria Goretti Respite Centre at Lordship, is celebrating its thirteenth year in a row this year.
This year’s edition takes place on Saturday May 24 in aid of two charities, the North Louth Hospice and the Maria Goretti Foundation.
North Louth Hospice and Homecare Foundation was formed in 1992 with the objective of providing assistance to people diagnosed with Cancer and their families in the North Louth Area. The Maria Goretti Foundation, formed in 2014, are a children’s respite centre and they provide a holistic service, supporting both child and family, in a home from home environment for children, male and female, with Autism, intellectual disability or physical and sensory disabilities.
Over the past 13 years, people who took part in the event have helped raise in excess of €430,000 for North Louth Hospice and The Maria Goretti Foundation.
The Cross Cooley Challenge is a 15 km gentle walk from the
Lumpers Bar in Ravensdale to Carlingford with transport provided to and from Dundalk for start and finish.
Previous participants have found that The Cross Cooley Challenge is not just about hiking, it’s about coming together as a team, embracing the beautiful landscapes of the Cooley Mountains, supporting two great local charities and having good craic in the process.
If you think that the event may be of interest ,without any commitment, just drop an email or give one of the team listed below a ring and we will provide you with event information and support material.
Anybody taking part can raise funds via sponsorship cards or by donating directly. Sponsorship cards are available from the Hospice Shop on the Ramparts, the Greenore Railway Saloon and from members of the organising committee.
Registration for the walk and the collection of cards with sponsorship money will take place on the morning of the walk from 9am in the Greenore Railway Saloon, Dundalk. Alternatively anybody taking part can register from 9.30am on the morning of the walk close to the Lumpers in Ravensdale.
Carla McDonnel, winner of Best Innovation, from St Louis Secondary School, Dundalk.
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CALVIN CURLEY GRAY 14th BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE
Birthday remembrance of Calvin Curley Gray, whose 14th birthday was yesterday, 20th May.
Loving memories of our special son, on your birthday.
My heart still aches in sadness, My secret tears still flow, For what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.
Although you can’t be here with us, We’re truly not apart, Until the final breathe I take,
You’ll be living in our hearts.
—From your heart-broken parents, Mam and Dad.
Brother
Happy heavenly birthday, Big brother Calvin, Your spirit lives on, through the dreams you shared,
And the love you gave.
—Lots of love Evan and Cruz.
Brother Happy birthday, to my brother in Heaven, Thank-you for all you did for me, All the times we spent together, And for just being my brother. It all means more to me than you will ever know.
—Lots of love Sophie.
Calvin
Happy heavenly 14th birthday Calvin
My angel I miss you very much, Life is not the same since you left, I miss your big smile, your banter and your crack.
I hide my tears when I say your name, But the pain in my heart is still the same, Miss you very much my wee Dennis the Menace.
—Love Nanny Jella
Calvin
To my beautiful nephew Calvin. Happy 14th birthday up in Heaven.
We love you and miss you dearly, Just to let you know, you’re never forgotten.
—From aunty Victoria, cousins Amelia, Colleen and Caitlin.
Calvin
To a special grandson Calvin on your 14th birthday.
Loving you is easy, I do it everyday, It’s the heartbreak of losing you, That never goes away.
Of all the special gifts of life, However great or small, To have you as my grandson, Was the greatest gift of all.
With an aching heart, I whisper low, I miss you grandson and love you so.
To keep on going, since you’re gone, Is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
—Happy birthday Calvin. Lots of love, Nanny Jean and Uncle Paul.
Calvin
Happy 14th Birthday Calvin. We miss you loads.
—Aunty Grace, Ava and Delta.
Calvin Happy heavenly 14th birthday to my nephew Calvin.
Birthday wishes sent to Heaven from your family below,
We miss and love you dearly and we wanted you to know.
Your birthday’s not forgotten, your memory lives on
We celebrate the life you had, even though you’ve gone.
If we were given just one wish we’d wish you back with us,
To spend this day with you.
—Love always from Aunty Tina and cousin Michael.
Calvin
Happy heavenly 14th birthday to my nephew Calvin.
We miss and love you dearly,
And we wanted you to know, Your birthday is not forgotten, Even though you’ve gone.
If we were given just one wish, We’d wish you back with us.
—Lots of love Aunty Stephanie, cousins Lucas, Sienna, Leon and Matilda. xx.
Calvin
Happy heavenly 14th birthday to my nephew
Calvin.
Thinking of you especially today on your birthday,
I wish I could be celebrating with you, I can’t even put into words how much I am missing you,
Wishing you a happy birthday in Heaven.
While you may not be here to celebrate your birthday with us,
You’re still in all our thoughts.
—Lots of love Aunty Claire and your cousin Demileigh, John Paul and Jayden. XX.
Calvin
I wish you were here today even for just a little while,
So I could say Happy Birthday Calvin, And see your beautiful smile.
—Lots of Love Elaine, John and family.
Calvin
I am sending a dove to Heaven with a birthday present full of things, Be careful when you open it, It’s full of beautiful things.
Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped up in a million hugs,
To say how much I miss you, Sending all my love.
—Happy birthday Calvin love Aunty Sandra, Tara and Jamie Calvin
I thought of you today but that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday and will tomorrow too.
I think of you in silence and make no outward show,
For what it meant to loose you only those you love you will know.
Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, Its just the heartache of losing you will never go away.
Happy heavenly birthday Calvin.
—Love Aunty Lisa, Demiee and Eain. Calvin
Happy 14th Birthday Calvin. We are sending a dove to Heaven, with a parcel on its wings, Be careful when you open it, It’s full of beautiful things.
Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you, And to send you all our love. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we see you again.
—Love Aunty Maria, Aaron, Ali, Hannah, Bryson and Harlow.
BOYLE
Mary (Delia)
1st ANNIVERSARY
In lvoing memory of Mary (Delia) Boyle, Railway Terrace, Dundalk.
A light from our family gone,
A voice we love is stilled.
A place is vacant in the home,
Which never can be filled.
We have to mourn the loss of Mum,
We would have loved to keep.
But God who surely loved her best,
Has finally made her sleep.
After a lifetime of her love and joy, And music to fill our ears,
God leaves these wondrous memories,
To help us through the years.
—Forever in our hearts. Loved and missed by all your family. Mary’s anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday, 31st May, at 6.15pm in the Friary Church, Dundalk.
MURTAGH
Nickey 2nd ANNIVERSARY
In loving memory of Nickey Murtagh late of Culhane Street, Dundalk, who died 27th May, 2023.
We hold you close within our hearts,
And there you shall remain,
To walk with us,
Throughout our lives,
Until we meet again.
—Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your son Paul, daughters Sandie, Tracy and Arlene and their families. His partner Freida and her family. His sisters Carmel, Margaret and Veronica, his sisters-in-law Martina and Nancy; his brother-in-law
Gene and their families. Also, his many friends.
Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 25th May, at 12noon in St Nicholas Church.
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 three days. Promise publication and favours will be granted.
(Never known to fail). P.C.
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours. This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine.
Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favours will be granted.
(Never known to fail). A.D.
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LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—I, Ray Carolan, intend to apply for retention and completion permission for a detached domestic garage and ancillary store to the rear my existing dwelling, proposed for the storage of my vehicles and domestic items with all associated site development works at Dunmahon, Dundalk, County Louth. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. C/o Bernard Dowdall - MRIAI - Architect—Carrickedmond, Kilcurry, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel. (042) 9429558; (087) 6657148; E-mail - bernard@ dowdallarchitects.ie.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—IJM Timber Engineering Ltd, intend to apply for Permission for development at Finnabair Industrial Estate, Dundalk, Co. Louth A91 PX06. The development will consist of: The erection of a new illuminated sign (5.6m wide x 3.0m high) to the North & West elevations, of a building currently under construction granted under planning ref. no. 2460114 and associated site development works. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council, Town Hall, Crowe Street, Dundalk, from 9. 30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed—P. Herr & Associates, Block 4, Third Floor, Quayside Business Park, Mill Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. A91 KA9R. Tel. 042-9330019. E-mail info@pherr.ie.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—Significant Further Information. We, LUAIRB1 Limited, have submitted significant further information in connection with my application for change of use of an existing B&B to Guesthouse with alterations and extensions including provision of new first floor areas incorporating additional bedroom and ancillary accommodation, extensions to the front and rear, internal arrangement changes, elevational changes, alterations including a first floor extension to the existing building adjoining the main building, new additional car parking and surface water drainage, connection to the public foul water network and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement was submitted as part of the application at Barnavave B&B, Ghan Road, Liberties of Carlingford, County Louth. (Planning Reference Number 2560075). The Significant further information includes: Revised site plan; Detailed business plan; Clarification on the requirement for support services; Proposed bike and bin store details; Construction, Waste & Sediment Control Management Plan; Landscaping plan; Details of proposed EV Charging points. The further information may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 2 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the further information, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.
The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. C/o Bernard Dowdall - MRIAIArchitect—Carrickedmond, Kilcurry, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel. (042) 9429558; (087) 6657148; E-mail - bernard@dowdallarchitect.ie.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—Significant Further Information. I, Paula Tiernan, have submitted significant further information in connection with my application for a mixed development consisting of demolition of an existing single storey office building; construction of a 6 storey mixed use building, comprising of 2 no. commercial units (retail/office) at ground floor level (Level 0) and 24 no. apartments over 5 storeys above, 18 No. 1 beds and 6 No. 2 beds; (Upper Floors Levels 1-4 consist of 4 No. 1 beds and 1 No. 2 bed apartments, floor level 5 consists of 2 No. 1 bed & 2 No. 2 bed apartments), bin storage, cycle parking, pedestrian & vehicular entrances, car parking, site lighting, foul and surface water drainage, revised site boundary details and all associated site development works at Francis Street, Townparks, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91FKW9. (Planning Reference Number 2460702). The Significant further information includes: Revised plans, sections and elevations. Revised site plans. Confirmations relating to the Fire Tender / Bin Lorry access. Transport mobility management plan. Uisce Éireann Confirmation of feasibility details. Revised brick details. Road Traffic Audit. Photomontages. The further information may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 2 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the further information, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. C/o Bernard Dowdall - MRIAIArchitect—Carrickedmond, Kilcurry, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel. (042) 9429558; (087) 6657148; E-mail - bernard@dowdallarchitect.ie.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—We, Hollywood Developments, intend to apply for full planning permission for alterations to an existing two storey dwelling, the alterations to include two storey extensions to the side / rear, internal arrangement changes, alterations to the existing elevations. New surface water drainage system, with the foul drainage and watermains as per the existing scenario. Note the proposed vehicular / pedestrian entrances and boundary treatments as per those granted under planning reference no. 23471
(Permission for alterations to existing dwelling house to include demolition of attached single storey garage/storage shed, revised site boundaries, modified vehicular entrance and construction of 3 no. new 4 bedroomed detached dwelling houses and all ancillary and associated site development works including site clearance works, new vehicular entrances off the public road, car parking spaces, hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatment works) and all associated site development works at Hillcrest House, Rock Road, Blackrock, Co. Louth. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. C/o Bernard Dowdall - MRIAI - Architect—Carrickedmond, Kilcurry, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel. (042) 9429558; (087) 6657148; E-mail - bernard@dowdallarchitects.ie.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—I Muhammad Zeeshan intends to apply for Full Planning Permission for a single storey extension to the rear of existing dwellinghouse at 77 Rockfield Maonor, Hoey’s Lane, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 YKT3. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—I, Padraig Gollogley, intend to apply for Retention Permission for development at Cortial, Kilkerley, Dundalk, Co. Louth A91 AY16. The development will consist of: Retention of 2no. steel container units used for the production of Organic products as a home based economic activity and associated site development works. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council, Town Hall, Crowe Street, Dundalk, from 9. 30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.Signed: AMC Loss Assessors & Surveyors, Upper Faughart, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel. 0879529699. E-mail aidan@ amcla.ie.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—I, Meghan Mullen, intend to apply for retention permission for a single storey dwelling, a single storey domestic garage / store, new vehicular entrance, effluent treatment system with percolation area and all associated site development / landscaping works at Feede, Ravensdale, Dundalk, County Louth. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—I, Keith White, intend to apply for retention permission for a two-storey replacement dwelling that has replaced an original one and two storey dwelling, new effluent treatment system, percolation area, soakaways and all associated site development works at Templetown, Carlingford, County Louth. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
ATTENTION LANDLORDS—We supply furniture & Beds for any rental properties you have. Beds from €180, Bedroom Furniture Sets from €249 Call us today www.bedstore.ie, Coes Rd, Dundalk Tel 042 932 0927. DOUBLE BEDROOM for rent, 5 minutes walk from Dundalk Town Centre Tel 089 2151893. APARTMENT TO RENT—2 x double room short or long term. Apartment is Glassdrummond, Co Armagh, which is 7 miles from Dundalk. €1,200 pcm includes bins, electric, heating oil, gas all included in this price. Tel Pat on 086 8165217.
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