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Wednesday, 21st June, 2023. Vol. 16, Issue 25 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 9320888. | Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

Amy all set to make Olympic dream a reality

By Paul Byrne Dundalk boxer Amy Broadhurst has pretty much done it all in the amateur boxing game. A multiple national champion, Commonwealth and European champion as well of course as that special World championship victory last May in Istanbul when she became just the third Irish woman to win an amateur world title. The Muirhevnamór southpaw is hot property right now and lucrative contracts await as she prepares to enter the professional ranks in the near future. However, there is still one final box to be ticked in the amateur game and that is to turn her lifelong dream into a reality by making it to the Paris Olympics next year.

This weekend Amy travels to Krakow in Poland as part of a twelve strong Irish team as she tries to qualify for the Olympics in Paris next year. The 26-year old has a chance to fulfil her lifelong dream and if she does manage to qualify this weekend it will be the culmination of almost twenty years hard work given her first ever fight took place when she was just seven years of age.

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Meenan-ful celebration!

Team Ireland’s James Meenan, a member of Newry City Special Olympics Club, from Greenacres, Dundalk, celebrates scoring the first goal, for Ireland, during the qualifier match between Ireland and Uganda on day three of the World Special Olympic Games 2023 at The Mayfield in the Olympiapark in Berlin, Germany. Ireland won thei game 3-0.

Pic CRedit: Ray McManus. Sportsfile.

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From Page 1 ‘Baby Canelo’ as she is known has spoken openly down through the years about how much she yearns to become an Olympian and despite all of her many achievements down through the years this

you feel will be her crowning glory in her glittering amateur career should she pull it off.

It won’t be easy given the fact that there is no 63kg weight class in the Olympics meaning that Amy has to fight in the

66kg (Welterweight) section against naturally bigger girls. Ideally Amy would fight in the 60kgs section but Kellie Harrington has been selected for that weight class leaving the Dundalk boxer with no choice but to campaign

at a higher weight. According to Amy’s dad and coach Tony his daughter is ready to turn her lifelong dream into a reality.

“We have been training hard and putting on more muscle to enable Amy to be stronger at

Fine Gael councillor Paula Butterly has been elected as Louth County Council’s chairperson at the local authority’s annual general meeting.

Cllr Butterly, who is from Togher, replaces outgoing chairperson, Fianna Fail councillor Conor Keelan.

Fianna Fail’s Andrea McKevitt was elected the new vice-chair of LCC at the local authority meeting which took place on Monday morning last.

Sinn Fein Cllr Kevin Meenan had thrown his hat into the ring for the position of chairperson, however, he was defeated by Cllr Butterly by 15 votes to six.

There were five councillors absent, while Independents Maeve Yore, Paddy McQuillan and Bernie

Conlon abstained.

Meanwhile, Cllr McKevitt defeated Sinn Fein Cllr Antoin Watters and Independent Paddy McQuillan for the position of vice-chair.

Cllr Butterly was coopted as a member of Louth County Council in February, 2021 – replacing Colm Markey, who is now MEP for Ireland North West, having replaced Mairead McGuinness, following her appointment as EU Commissioner.

Paula was born and grew up in Togher, Co. Louth, and lived in Italy for 22 years, returning to Ireland in 2016.

On her return, Paula enrolled her son in the local national school and enjoys actively participating in her son’s wide ranging sporting activities including

GAA, football and soccer. Paula said she was honourd to be elected by her fellow members.

“I am honoured to have been elected Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council and I would like to thank my fellow members for supporting me. I intend to continue to work on issues which affect families such as additional educational needs and access to services, with a particular focus on rural issues such as agriculture,transport and rural community services across the length and breadth of the County.” - Cllr Paul Butterly, newly elected LCC chairperson.

Meanwhile Cllr. Andrea McKevitt congratulated Paula while thanking her colleagues for electing her to the vice

Cathaoirleach role.

“It is a huge honour for me to hold this position for two years running, I am delighted to have garnered the support of my colleagues.

“Throughout the last year I had at times been called upon to step up on behalf of the Cathaoirleach, at events and in chairing meetings, it was a real pride to represent our County. I also wish to thank our outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Conor Keelan, who was a wonderful ambassador for Louth over the past 12 months both at home and abroad.

“I have no doubt that Councillor Butterly will be amazing over her term and I am really looking forward to working with her, I know from different projects we have worked on together before that she will be a great asset to the position and I wish her every success in the forthcoming year,” stated Andrea.

Paula elected as Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council

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James Meenan lights up Special Olympics…again!

Not content with playing a starring roll in the LA Special Olympics in 2015, Greenacres man James Meenan is once again lighting the games up, with the talented athlete scoring Ireland’s opening goal at the games.

James, a member of Newry City Special Olympics Club, from Greenacres, celebrated scoring the first goal, for Ireland, during the qualifier match between Ireland and Uganda on day three of the World Special Olympic Games 2023 at The Mayfield in the Olympiapark in Berlin, Germany. Ireland won the game 3-0.

Eight years ago

James Meenan celebrates following Ireland’s victory against Uganda. Pic: Ray McManus.

Greenacres man James Meenan returned home to a heroes welcome from the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles after

he claimed three medals including a gold in the 100 metres, bronze in the 200 metres and a silver in the 4 x 100 metres relay.

the higher weight,” explained Tony.

She has to make at least the semi-final to secure qualification. It will not be an easy task as it’s an open draw so Amy could potentially get her hardest opponent in the first round.

There is a lot of pressure on her as she’s been dreaming about Olympic qualification since she was a kid. But she is ready to perform and training has gone really well. She has been sparring in Italy in Germany ahead of Poland and she has been looking really strong. Amy travelled to Poland early on Tuesday morning and myself, my wife Sheila and eldest son Paul will head over on Thursday evening. Amy is due to fight on Saturday and

then hopefully Monday if she wins her first one.

“She’s achieved brilliant things in the sport and has coped really well with the pressure but this one will be a bit tougher emotionally for her because of the expectation and the enormity of the Olympics. There is a mixture of nervousness and excitement there and she is ready to finally turn her lifelong dream into a reality. The fact that she has so much interest from professional promoters takes a little bit of that pressure off as she knows she has a career ahead of her no matter what but the Olympics means everything to Amy and she is determined to get it done this weekend,” stated Tony.

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St Mochtas NS 50th anniversary celebrations The community of Louth Village and the surrounding areas will have a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St Mochtas National School with an incredible family fun day on Sunday June 25.

The school, which opened at its current site at Feran Drive, Louth Village, in 1973, is also marking the tenth anniversary of the opening of the impressive extension, which was overseen by former principal Niall Sloan and completed in 2013.

For current principal, Patrick Martin, the 50th anniversary is an opportunity for the whole community to come together to have fun-filled summer’s afternoon, while also raising funds for the Parents’ Association’s next project a new playground that

St Mochtas Patrick Martin and Aileen Carroll. will allow children of all abilities to enjoy their breaktimes.

Mr Martin also has an anniversary with St Mochtas NS in 2023 – he is marking ten years at the school.

St Mochtas NS holds a special place in the heart of the community of Louth Village, with over 140 pupils cur-

rently enrolled. Earlier this academic year, two new autism classes were opened, accommodating 12 students.

Mr Martin said: ‘The opening of the autism classes has been fantastic for the school, for all the children in the school as we strive towards breaking down barriers. The school

New Cathaoirligh in Drogheda, Dundalk and Ardee

The evening of Monday the 12th of June saw the final of three 2023 Annual Meetings for Louth County Council Municipal District Councils.

Municipal District Councils were formed in accordance with the Local Government Reform Act 2014 following the dissolution of Town Councils.

Municipal District meetings of Drogheda, Dundalk, and Ardee are held on the first Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of the month respectively excepting on a bank holiday when the Drogheda meeting goes to the following Monday. The Annual Meeting for each is typically held immediately preceding the June monthly meeting each year. The first order of business of an Annual Meeting is the election of a new Cathaoirleach and the second the election of a Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Ardee Municipal District Council covering the mid-Louth area and comprising of 6 Elected Members (Councillors) of Louth County Council were the first to say thank you to their outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Paula Butterly.

Their Annual Meeting was held on Thursday 1st June in the Dermot O’Brien Room of Ardee Civic Offices. Cllr Butterly won’t be going far

New Chairman Sean Kelly. Photo Credit Arthur Kinahan. as she remains a Member of Ardee MD. Along with her colleagues, she elected Cllr Dolores Minogue as new Cathaoirleach for the 2023 / 2024 term of office. Cllr Minogue who was previously Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council will be assisted in her role by Cllr John Sheridan who was elected to the role of LeasChathaoirleach.

Dundalk Municipal District Annual Meeting was next to see a change of Chair, with their Annual Meeting being held on Tuesday 6th of June in the Chamber of Dundalk Town Council on Fair Street Dundalk. Cathaoirleach Cllr Kevin Meenan thanking all his 12 fellow Councillors for their support during his 12-month term, vacated his chair in Dun-

dalk MD, to make way for incoming Cathaoirleach Cllr Seán Kelly.

Cllr John Reilly who was elected as LeasChathaoirleach didn’t miss the opportunity to present a St. Brigid’s Cross to new Cathaoirleach Cllr Kelly.

The Municipal District of Drogheda which is referred to as the Borough District of Drogheda is made up of 10 Elected Members. It saw the first ever female to female Mayor exchange for Drogheda on Monday 12th June, with Cllr Michelle Hall vacating her seat to give way to Cllr Eileen Tully as new Mayor of Drogheda. Cllr Tully whose late husband Oliver previously also stood as Mayor of Drogheda will be assisted in her role

by Cllr Kevin Callan as Deputy Mayor.

All 29 Elected Members must now come together to elect an overall Chair or Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council at the Annual Meeting on Monday 19th June. Once elected the Cathaoirleach will be deemed the first citizen of Louth, taking precedence over all others, except the President, when attending events or functions within the county. Cllr Conor Keelan is currently the Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council.

community has been very welcoming of the new classes and we have all benefitted’.

Aileen Carroll, vice principal, said: ‘The autism classes have been something we have been working on behind the scenes for a number of years and we are very proud to be celebrating our first year open after all the hard work and planning’.

There are currently 19 staff employed at the school, a jump from ten a year ago. There are, of course, ongoing and increased costs of running St Mochtas NS, and the Parents’ Association, under the chairpersonship of Catherine Shaw, decided to organise a family fun day.

Mr Martin said: ‘The fun day is a great opportunity for the community to get together to help us celebrate this milestone anniversary for the school and also to raise funds. We want to build an inclusive play area for all the children in the school, as well as upgrading the IT infrastructure’.

The fun day gets underway at 1pm on June 25 and will continue to 5pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and a wonderful day is guaranteed with plenty of activities including amusements, food, refreshments, a pony party, a DJ, local community groups (the Teddy Bears Club, Girl Guides, St Mochtas GFC and the youth club), and a raffle, and much, much more.

Donations to the playground project are most welcome on the day.

Mr Martin sad: ‘This is a great way to mark the 50th anniversary and to bring the community together for a fun afternoon. I want to thank all the staff, in particular vice principal, Aileen Carroll, for all the work they do every day to make the school the vibrant place we love’.

Entry is free to the event, but tickets need to be reserved on Eventbrite.ie at St Mochtas NS Louth Village Family Fun Day Tickets, Sun 25 Jun 2023 at 13:00 | Eventbrite.

Poetry Corner

A summer’s night in Blackrock The sun has now gone to rest, It’s last pink hues sunk in the west.

The benign presence of the full moon Now illuminates this balmy night in June.

The immense amphitheatre of its light, Is one of serene delight.

Above in the enchanted heaven of sky, Nebulous clouds go drifting by.

The low lullaby of the full tide, Is rhythmically whispering across the great divide.

The moonlit expanse of sea Between Dunany Point and Gyles’s Quay.

Along the seal wall the muted cadences of talk, As couples go for a nocturnal walk.

The streetlights amber glow, Reflects on the road below.

The rows and rows of parked cars, People, wine and dine in the restaurants and bars.

—Noel Sharkey.

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By Tamara O’Connell

Dundalk parkrun is setting up a new event for people affected by cancer called 5k Your Way, which is due to start on Saturday, June 24 at 9.30am.

It’s a free, fun and friendly 5k community event in the DkIT playing fields that people can either run, jog or walk.

“Participants have to register online before you first come along. You only have to register once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode,” said Dundalk parkrun member Martin O’Hanlon.

Originally from the Cooley

Peninsula, Martin currently lives on the Dublin Road in Dundalk. He took part in the town’s very first parkrun in June 2015.

“Last Saturday, we celebrated our eighth anniversary. It started in Malahide in 2012 and started in the UK in 2004,” said Martin.

“Now it’s in 22 countries around the world and there are 139 events in Ireland each Saturday at 9.30am.

“The Dundalk Junior parkrun started over a year ago. I’ve volunteered at it on a few occasions.”

Martin added: “We are calling the parkrun event for people affected by cancer 5k Your Way. There are five of

these events set up in Ireland now.

“There is one in Galway, Naas, two in Dublin and now in Dundalk. In Northern Ireland there is one in Belfast and Lisburn.

“It’s for people who are living with or beyond cancer.

I’m an ambassador for it as I had surgery last October and now, I’m in recovery from cancer.”

He continued: “The beauty of being involved in a parkrun is that the level of fitness is helpful in recovery.

“I’d encourage people to come along. It’s starting at the end of the month and will be on the last Saturday of each month.

“However, people are welcome to come along to the regular Dundalk parkrun every Saturday morning.”

Martin concluded: “We are also hoping that participants will give us feedback but there is no pressure to do so. Participants will get an email time they take part so they can track their progress.

“There are physical benefits and psychological benefits. It can help to combat the fatigue associated with cancer. Socialising with others is beneficial too.”

For more information please visit the website www. parkrun.ie/dundalk.

Kenny named as new Dundalk RFC head coach Martin O’Hanlon.

John Hennessy (Club President) Laurence Steen (First Team Captain) Pat Kenny (Dundalk RFC Head Coach) Colin Corkery (Backs Coach) John White (Second Team Captain) John McDonnell (Team Manager).

Pat Kenny will take charge of Dundalk RFC next season as the Wicklow native was named as their new head coach replacing Dave Fearon.

Living in Ardee, Pat arrives in Dundalk with a strong reputation having previously been involved with Leinster

rugby as a Community Development Officer and with Clongowes Wood College where he coached. He has also got some valuable AIL level experienced having coached both Navan and Old Belvedere.

Pat’s backroom team will include John Mc-

Donnell who will be the team manager and Colin Corkery who takes up the role as backs coach. John was involved with last years successful U18.5 group who secured the club’s first ever Leinster Premier Division title.

Pat will be hoping to unlock the undoubted

potential of a Dundalk side who narrowly avoided a second successive relegation last year having been demoted from division 1A two seasons ago.

Promotion back to division 1A is the short term goal for Pat and his team while in the longer term a return to

the AIL will surely be the ultimate goal.

A lot of emphasis has been put into improving the club’s youth structures in recent years and Kenny will be looking to use some of the young talent that is coming through as witnessed by last year’s success at U18.5 level.

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Louth Race Championships

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Rebecca McKay presents the winning jersey to Rhi- Mens Podium L-R Conor McKeown (2nd) Neill annon Dolan at Louth Road Race Championships.

Delahaye (1st) Liam Dolan (3rd)

On Thursday last (June 15th), Cuchulainn Cycling Club hosted the Louth Road Race Championships. The race was run off in sweltering heat in and around the Ravensdale area and a good field saw riders from all the main clubs in the county line up.

In the women’s race underage rider Rhiannon Dolan of Cuchulainn Cycling Club continued her good form for the season taking a dominating solo win. Rhiannon has notched up a number of top results so far this season racing in the green of Cuchulainn and blue of Leinster. Most recently she won the inaugural Debbie

Barklay (nee Kane) Memorial road race held in Belfast on June 10th.

In the men’s race held over 57km, the action was thick and fast from the start with Aian Cunningham and Eve McCrystal both riding very strongly.

By the mid way point a selection of the 8 strongest riders in the race had been made. On the final time up the longest climb on the course, neutralised Louth man Neill Delahaye of Bellurgan Wheelers put in a big attack and quickly established a gap. Liam Dolan, underage rider Callum McCaffrey (both of Cuchulainn CC) and Conor Mckeown (Unattached), man-

aged to bridge across to him, with the rest in hot pursuit behind. These 4 worked well together to stay away and in the sprint for the finish Delahaye went early and just managed to hold off McKeown to take the gold. Dolan beat out McCaffrey to round out the podium.

A big thanks is extended to all the marshalls and the Red Cross who provided ambulance support on the night. The next racing event of the club is the Bike Station Summer Cycling League. Starting Thursday June 22nd the league will run over 6 rounds.

Members from the Dundalk branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association dropped in to Aura for a visit last week to thank them for doing a bucket collection for the organisation.

Teddy Bear Picnic in Dundalk Library

There will be a Teddy Bear Picnic in Dundalk Library on Thursday 22nd June at 3:30pm.

Join the friendly staff in Dundalk library for a story time session in their beautiful outdoor garden area, weather permitting, to celebrate the launch of Summer Stars 2023. Bring your favourite Teddy Bear or cuddly toy. Suitable for under 8’s.

Castletown Girls Sports Day

Autism report must be acted upon states O’Murchú Dundalk Leader 21st June 2023

Cllr. John Reilly.

Councillor frustrated over water infrastructure in Kilcurry Local Fine Gael Councillor, John Reilly, has said he is being forced to write to Minister Kieran O’Donnell stating his frustrations with Uisce Eireann’s reluctance to extend the water main to the village of Kilcurry.

Cllr Reilly says ‘I wish to welcome the improvements to the water infrastructure on the Mill road and the Toberona area but unfortunately, that is where the improvements stop’.

It is so frustrating, he states, that he has been highlighting this issue for almost 3 years. A site is readily available for a pumping station and yet Uisce Eireann has no goodwill to the people of Kilcurry.

We have a school with over 400 pupils depending on a well, community centre, and creche. It is just so hard to believe that a village so close to one of the biggest towns in Ireland can’t get a water supply.

A ‘cradle to grave’ suite of services for those living with autism in the State where universal design for society is central is the key message of a seminal report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism which was launched last week.

Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú was one of the TDs who attended the now disbanded committee’s meetings on a regular basis and who inputted to the final report which made 109 recommendations.

The committee said that the recommendations are ‘urgently needed to provide for greater crossdepartmental collaboration, joined-up service provision, clear pathways and direct access to services, accessible information, comprehensive consultation with the autistic community and well-resourced public services.’

Several key issues were identified by the committee, including delays in Assessment of Need, poor access to assessments and services, the lack of inclusivity in

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Camino Completed!

Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sen. Mark Wall, Deputy Pauline Tully, Sen. Catherine Ardagh, Sen. Micheál Carrigy (chair, Autism Committee), Dr Fiona McCaffrey, Jim Lennon, Deputy Pat Buckley at the launch in Leinster House. education and a lack of employment supports.

The key ‘whole-ofgovernment’ recommendations made by the Committee are: Enact legislation which requires the State to publish an autism strategy every three years, establish a committee or monitoring group featuring autistic people to participate in drafting and monitoring the strategy.

Initiate national autism acceptance campaigns to promote the participation of autistic people in all areas of social and cultural life.

Initiate consultation with the autistic community and their families to establish how best to

collect disaggregated data for the purposes of forward-planning; Ensure that the needs of autistic people are taken into account when designing all public services and include the autistic community when designing autism-specific services; Develop a long-term workforce planning strategy to address staffing issues in disability services, including recruitment and retention of staff; Establish a ‘One Stop Shop’ programme where autistic people or those who think they may be autistic can receive information and can link in with the services that they require.

Addressing An Taoiseach following the publication of the report, Deputy Ó Murchú said: ‘We know we need to make sure we do the workforce planning and deal with the work conditions but we must also look at the services we have and how we can provide the best bang for buck.

‘Overall, I would like to think that the recommendations will be considered during the budgetary process because we are absolutely failing our citizens and we really need to set a marker.

What is happening is not good enough, so I request that this happens’.

Denis Molloy (Castlebellingham), Sean Quinn (Bay Estate) and Robin Clarke (Blackrock) just after finishing 900k of the Camino Walk. The trio started in St Jean Pied de Port in France, then over the Pyrenees into Spain where they walked for over 28 days, into Santiago and down to Finisterre which is also known as the end of the world.

Leinster success Car Boot Sale in aid of Rape Crisis North East for Realt na Mara’s Matilda production

C o n grat u la tions are in order for Réalt na Mara Primary School, who participated in Scoildrámaíochta 2023 and emerged victorious in their category at the Leinster Championships.

The cast gave an outstanding performance of the musical ‘Matilda’, which earned them a spot in the All Ireland National Finals. Not only did the cast of ‘Matilda’ impress the judge with their talent, but they also took home the coveted prize for Best Choreography & Music.

The students of Réalt na Mara had a blast participating in the production of

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Rape Crisis North East is inviting you to come along to their car boot sale on Sunday 25th June in McEvoy’s Car Park, Bachelor’s Walk, Dundalk.

Admission for buyers is €2.00 per person, free entry for children attending with parents.

Organised

by Rape Crisis North East, the event takes place from 12.00am to 4.00pm and sellers with their cars can setup from 11.00am at a fee of €10.00 per car and €15.00 per van.

This is a great opportunity to sell on some of your used equipment and bits

and pieces and perhaps purchase some other much needed items.

All proceeds will go to Rape Crisis North East to provide a much needed counselling and support service to the increased number of Women, Men and Teenagers in need of our help.

Prior booking for sellers is advised but not essential. To book your space contact Rape Crisis North East Centre on 042 9339491 or email reception@rcne.ie.

Rape Crisis North East is a registered charity: 11972.

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1—What record is China Dundalk is named after whom? about to lose to India?

6—Whoopi Goldberg 2—Andrew Ridgely was one half of which hugely lacks what facial feature? successful 1980’s pop 7—What was the name band? of the tower block where 3—What was the name of Del Boy and Rodney the lion in the Chronicles Trotter lived in Only Fools of Narnia series of books and Horses?

by C.S Lewis.

8—What is the youngest county in Ireland having 4—Steven Spielberg been formed in 1606? directed the movies E.T, Jaws and Raiders of the 9—What is the currency Realt na Mara pupils on stage performing Matilda.

Lost Ark. Can you put of Vietnam?

‘Matilda’, showcasing kin, their teacher and impressive achieve- them in order in terms of 10—Originating from their skills in singing, the whole school and ment. A huge well done earliest to latest release a misconception about dancing, and acting staff are bursting with to the students of Réalt dates? how it is transmitted, the 5—Emer Terrace in name of which disease through Irish. Ms. Lar- pride at the students’ na Mara.

literally means ‘bad air’?

The Stinker—What links Argentina; Australian Aboriginal; Bangladesh; Japan; North Macedonia?

—answers— 1—World’s most populous country.

India is due to be officially named as the most populated country on the planet later this year, 2— Wham, 3—Aslan, 4—Jaws (1975), Raiders of the Lost Arc (1981) and E.T (1983), 5—Emer was the wife of Cuchulainn, 6—Eyebrows (she shaves them off as she finds them itchy), 7—Nelson Mandella House, 8—Wicklow, 9—Dong, 10— Malaria.

Stinker—The sun is on all of their flags.

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St Brigid’s School Debutant Ball

Family Notices in memoriam

AGNEW (Ann) 16th Anniversary In loving memory of Ann Agnew, whose 16th anniversary occurs on 29th June.

We lost a Mother with a heart of gold, How much we miss her, can never be told, She shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow her footsteps we will never go wrong.

—Sadly missed by your loving husband Tony and daughters Sharon, Madeline, Joanne, Ciara and Denise.

Anniversary Mass this Sunday, 25th June, at 11.30am, in the Redeemer Church. Also, Anniversary Mass for the late John and May Agnew.

NOVENA NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted.

(Never known to fail). L.F.

NOVENA NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted.

(Never known to fail). L.F.

MIRACLE PRAYER Miraculous Prayer to the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, you who makes me see everything and shows me the way to reach my ideal, you who gives me the divine gift to forgive and forget all the wrong that is done to me and you who are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and affirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen To that end, and submitting to God’s holy will, I ask from you (mention your favor).

You must pray this prayer three consecutive days. After the third day your wish shall be granted no matter how difficult it may be.

Promise to publish the dialogue as your favour has been granted.

F.D.

Launch of ‘FabLab’ at Creative Spark in Dundalk

FabLab ribbon cutting.

The launch of the enterprise ‘FabLab’ at Creative Spark in Dundalk was welcomed by Louth County Council, a key partner in the project’s delivery of increased co-working spaces.

The event took place on Thursday, June 8th, at Creative Spark, Clontygora Court, Muirhevnamor, with Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Cllr. Conor Keelan also cutting the ribbon at the new extension to the building which houses FabLab.

The new enterprise FabLab aims to provide professionals, SMEs, innovators and makers in the northeast region with access to equipment, support and training in digital design and advanced fabrication.

By connecting with the global FabLab community, spanning 100 countries, Creative Spark Enterprise FabLab serves as a centre for digital design and fabrication knowledge-sharing and innovation.

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legal notices An Chuirt Duiche The District Court S.I. No. 174 of 2009 No. 68.3 LICENSING ACT (IRELAND) 1874, Sections 9 and 10 INTOXICATING LIQUOR ACT 2008, Sections 6, 7 and 8 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE FOR A NEW WINE RETAILER’S OFF-LICENCE District Court Area of Drogheda District No. 6 Strandfield Flowers Ltd Applicant TAKE NOTICE that the abovenamed Applicant Strandfield Flowers Ltd of Ballymasclon, Dundalk, Louth intends to apply to the Court at Drogheda District Court on the 25 Jul 2023 at 10:30 for a certificate to hold a WINE RETAILER’S OFF-LICENCE in respect of the premises situate at Strandfield, Ballymascanlon, Dundalk, Louth, A91 X248 in court area and district aforesaid.

Dated this 16 Jun 2023.

Signed P. Tiernan & Co. Solicitor for Applicant Solicitors, 4 Crowe Street, Dundalk , Louth.

To: the Garda Superintendent, at Dundalk_ds@garda. ie, Dundalk Garda Station, Dundalk, Louth; To: the District Court Clerk, Dundalk District Court.

legal notices An Chuirt Duiche The District Court No. 69.3 Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1927 Section 12A Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1960 Section 9 Notice Of Application For A Limited Restaurant Certificate District Court Area of Drogheda District No. 6 Gerldine O’Connor as Nominee Applicant TAKE NOTICE that the abovenamed Applicant Gerldine O’Connor as nominee of Proper Cafés Limited of Dundalk Street, Carlingford, Louth, A91 V099 the holder of an on-licence in respect of the premises situate at Trinity Mews, Carlingford, Louth, A91 V099 in court area and district aforesaid, intends to apply to the Court at Drogheda District Court on 25 Jul 2023 at 10:30 for a certificate certifying that portion of the said premises, to wit: Dundalk Street Carlingford Dundalk is a RESTAURANT for the purposes of section 13 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1927.

Dated this 19 Jun 2023.

Signed P. Tiernan & Co. Solicitor for Applicant Solicitors, 4 Crowe Street, Dundalk , Louth.

To: the Garda Superintendent, at Dundalk_ds@garda.ie, Dundalk Garda Station, Dundalk, Louth; To: the District Court Clerk, Dundalk District Court.

PROPERTY/RENTALS

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ATTENTION—For B.E.R. CERTIFICATION of properties being offered for sale or rent, contact Robert Mulholland, BER assessor. 087 609 1906 www.louthber.ie.

Flat to let—Dundalk, good area Tel 087 2788573.

Two professional people wanted to share house, own bedrooms, all mod cons, off Dublin Road Tel 087 6536053.

HOUSE & APARTMENT CLEANING Service.

Specializing in Re-Let & Spring Cleaning, Carpet & Upholstery cleaning. Fully insured. For a free quotation contact Everkleen 042 9352717 / 087 6873188, www.everkleenservices.ie <http://www.everkleenservices.ie>.

TILER AVAILABLE—Experienced local tiler to carry out all types of tile work - marble, granite, porcelain. Indoors and out. Call 087387-8995 for free quote.

GRIMLEY’S DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK— Televisions, TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales, service & repairs. Free estimates 042 935 4343.

DUNDALK GARDEN SERVICES—Tree topping, felling, hedge trimming, grass cutting & strimming. Rubbish Removals/Garage clearance, House & Garden refuse. Permit holder.

Contact Ben 085-840-7707.

FORTUNE TELLER—Available for appointment, private or group bookings. Tel. Alison 042 933 5102 or 087-67-51229.

Building Services—Extensions, Renovations, Sunrooms, Conservatories and All General Maintenance. P.V.C. Fascia, Soffit and Guttering products supplied and fitted. Bathroom Refurbishment, Painting, Decorating, Wall & Floor Tiling. All types of Roof Repairs & Maintenance. For free estimates Tel 087 260 2501.

ROOF LEAKS MASTER—We repair all types of roof—tile, slate, bangor blues. Repair torch on roofs, scrape & clean, chimneys & chimney pots, chimney bird guards, gutter facia & soffits. All work guaranteed, 25 years experience.

Tel. 086 8184827.

MOBILE HOME TRANSPORT—Transported throughout 32 Counties. Contact Eugene 086607-1702.

CARPET & OVEN CLEANING—Carpet, upholstery & specialist oven cleaning available.

Call MVI Cleaning Dundalk on 042 94 21300 or visit www.mvicleaning.ie.

Roofing Repairs & Stoves—Stoves supplied and fitted, fully insured, Hetas certified. Contact Paul Englishby 087 6301914 or 041 98 94633 and Mark on 087 1302040 for roofing enquiries.

GARDEN & HOUSE MAINTENANCE—Strimming grass, hedge cutting, weeding, also garden clearance, concreting, patios, painting, power washing, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, fencing. Have all the equipment.

Contact Brian 086-109-7358.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE—Repairs, building, plumbing, painting, roof repairs, tiling, bathroom refurbishments, concreting, plastering, gardening, power washing, PVC facia and soffits, Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Tel Michael on 085-762-3758.

Fifi’s Alterations—Longwalk S.C. (formerly A-Alterations) Tel 083 011 8728.

Zips, hems, clothes taken in or let out, also Dry Cleaning Service. Open Mon - Fri 9.30 5.30pm & Sat 10-2pm.

WATCH REPAIRS—Mechanical/Quartz (battery) and Vintage. In our own workshop. Most brands: Cartier, Longines, Omega, Revue, Raymond Weil, Seiko, Citizen & more, also Jewellery repairs. Goldstar Jewellers, Demesne Shopping Centre Dundalk Tel. 042 93 39478.

BUILDER & HOME MAINTAINENCE—Building, Woodwork, Painting, Plumbing, Tiling, Kitchen Refurbishments, Paving & Fencing. No job to big or too small. Tel. 087 295 2529.

Podiatry/Chiropody treatment in the comfort of your own home. Ms. Dara McCoy, Bsc. Podiatry, CORU registered 0871924794.

Power washing of driveways/paving/ walls/patios. No job too big or small. Competitive rates. Call Will on 085 860 4048.

Grass-cutting in and around the Dundalk area. Experienced and reliable. Contact Michael on 0871477067.

DDS Painting & Decorating Services. Dundalk area. Internal and external painting and wallpapering. Free estimates within 12 hours.

10 years experience. Tel David 085 7308777.

Will’s Garden Services—Lawn cutting, edges, hedges, strimming, rubbish & recycle removal, garage/house/yard clearances. Call Will on 085 860 4048.

Man with a Van—Hedges, tree topping, painting, facia & Soffit, patios, concreting, garage clear-outs, outside taps. Call Kevin for a free & honest quote 089-4016728.

Painting & Decorating—Interior & Exterior, Spray Painting & Hand Painted Kitchens, etc. All work carried out by professional Trades Men. Call Brian 087 7558506.

Mobile Car Wash & Dry from €15, also Hi-reach Window Cleaning Service, Dundalk & surrounding areas Tel OK Services 085 1092245.

Self-Development and One to One Life Coaching by Certified Life Coach available in Dundalk. Contact Fiona 087 7188450.

Man in a Van—House moves, furniture delivery/removal, yard/garage clearances, recycling & rubbish removal. Call Will on 085 860 4048 for a competitive quote.

Local Power Washing—No job too big or too small. Patios, driveways, walls, also grass cutting & gutter cleaning. Contact James 089 9705466 for free quotation.

Carpentry—Repair, maintenance. Woodwork, attic space, fencing, feature walls, floors, kitchen and wardrobe repairs, shops and office suspended ceilings, metal partitions, drylining Tel Enda 085 1481212.

Semi-retired Painter available, Internal & External. 30 Years experience. Also power washing services, etc, Tel Dermot 087 2993660.

articles for sale 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.

KROSS TRANS—Siberian Gents Bicycle in spotless condition; with Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tyres. Genuine reason for selling. Bought from and serviced by local official dealer in Dundalk. Pannier and two Kross side bags included Price €475. Call 0871248922.

special notices Healing Clinic available in Dundalk every Thursday 11am—5pm at Medical Eye & Health Centre, Demense, Dundalk. For appointment please phone Faith 087 7188450.

personal Easy-going country lad, mid 50s with GSOH seeks like-minded female companion late 40s/mid 50s with no ties. For walks/ talks and to share the simple things in life.

Tel—0868220403.

classes & courses Get fit the fun way and learn to dance, the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Jive, now taking place in the Lisdoo, Dundalk Tuesday’s from 8pm—10pm, no partner required. First wedding dance lessons and private lessons also available. Contact 086 357 3271 for further information.

DRUM LESSONS INCLUDING BODHRAN For adults & children aged 8 years upwards.

One to one lessons. Phone 087 414 4228.

Sewing classes ongoing at Northlink retail park, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, to book please call or WhatsApp Elizabeth on 0872649221.

Accountancy Grinds available for leaving Cert, all levels, 5th & 6th Year, over the summer and term time Tel 086 1265506.

situations vacant WANTED—Person to work on 20ft boat for 3/4/5 days a week depending on the weather.

Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. No time wasters. Email 53somethingnew@gmail.com.

Man wanted to cut small plot of hay and take away for free. Carrick Road area. Please call 087 2557777.

special services CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING—Tel Paul McArdle 042 933 2491 / 087 666 0094.

CHIMNEY CLEANER—The Clean sweep, clean & tidy, no dust. Brush & Vac. Also gutter cleaning. Contact - Cathal 087-225-9799.

WINDOW CLEANING—Gutter & facia cleaning carried out by professional, fully trained and insured staff. Affordable rates.

Domestic & Commercial. Call our office for a free quotation. Everkleen 042 935 2717 or 086 829 3585. www.everkleenservices.ie <http:// www.everkleenservices.ie>.

Carpentry & Joinery—Maintenance and repairs, roofing, 1st & 2nd fix carpentry, sash window repairs. No job too big or small.

Contact Seandon Carpentry 087 298 5110.

planning notices LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—We, Alan Haughey, Michael Shields and Eoin Murdock, intend to apply for permission at Grange Close, Muirhevna Mor, Dundalk, Co. Louth A91 TC97 for the demolition of the existing commercial unit and the construction of a three storey residential unit made up of 6 x two bedroom apartments (6 apartments in total), secure bin storage, bicycle storage, new boundary treatments including associated hard and soft landscaping, connection to the existing mains sewer, new on site surface water attenuation system, associated carparking 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 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, Bernadette Heaney, intend to apply for Full planning permission for a housing development of 15 dwellings in a mix of 4no. 4 bedroom detached, 3no. 3 bedroom terrace units, 2no. 3 bedroom semi-detached and 6no. 2 bedroom terrace units @ Birch’s Lane, Blackrock, Co. Louth. Full Permission to include alteration to existing site entrance and all 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 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.

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27 Inf Bn charity challenge 27th Infantry Battalion Redeemer Girls Charity Challenge.

The 27 Inf Bn charity challenge 2023 took place last week in aid of the Redeemer girls school and Autism Centre. The event took place on Wednesday the 7th June as the children were taken up to the mast on Anaverna

where they greeted the troops and released balloons to celebrate the event.

The 27 Bn troops continued their run back to the Redeemer school, all the school children along with Principal Patrick O’

Rourke and his staff greeted the troops on their arrival where they were piped in by the Bn Piper Paddy McSorley.

A presentation of a plaque was accepted

by Bn 2I/C Comdt.

Mark O’ Sullivan from Patrick O’ Rourke and

Jim Mc Eneaney.

Sincere thanks to Supt. Charlie Armstrong and members of the Dundalk Community policing unit for their assistance. Thanks to Dundalk Credit Union for their Donation for this event.

27th Infantry Battalion Redeemer Girls School.

Old Dundalk Society Summer Outing Old Dundalk Society Summer Excursion Saturday 1st July 2023 will visit the Fingal Area of Dublin and then on to the Botanic Gardens Glasnevin. The outing will visit Skerries Mills, where we will have tea/coffee and a guided tour of the historic site.

Their craft shop and a Farmers Market will also be available on the day. Leaving Skerries, the second stop on the tour will be in Swords County Dublin where we will visit Swords Castle, which has been recently renovated by the Office of Public Works

(OPW). Afterwards enjoy the opportunity to explore the town of Swords.

After visiting Swords, the tour will make its way to the Botanic Gardens (Glasnevin) for a guided tour of the famous gardens, which are currently looking resplendent with summer colour. Leaving Glasnevin, the tour will go directly to Donegan’s Restaurant at Monasterboice, for dinner. Departing directly after dinner, arriving back in Dundalk at 8.00pm (approx.)

Luxury coach with accompanying guide (Michael

Gaynor) will depart from Mulholland Avenue on Saturday 1st July at 9.00am sharp.

The all-in tour subscription is €60 for members, and €65 for non-members. Bookings can be made at: Connell and Co. Drapers, Church Street, Dundalk and must be accompanied by full subscription.

Booking commences on Tuesday 20th June, and the latest date for booking is Thursday morning 29th June.

Intending participants are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

Turas host inaugural Solstice Wellness Gathering this evening First Summer Solstice Gathering to take place this evening in Templetown beach, Carlingford on June 21st 2023.

Dundalk based addiction support service Turas is organising a wellness evening to encourage every-

one to take time out for reflection in nature. The evening will also help to raise funds to support their work helping people in Dundalk and surrounds with addiction recovery.

Join Turas for an evening of

empowerment at Templetown Beach on Wednesday (today), 21st June 2023 at 7:30pm to celebrate the summer solstice through yoga, sea swimming, acupuncture, energy circle, meditation and more.

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