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Wednesday, 22nd May, 2019. Vol. 12, Issue 21 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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By Paul Byrne

Two people were lucky to escape uninjured after a petrol bomb was thrown through the window of their house in Muirhevnamor on Sunday evening.

The attack, which was described by Sinn Fein councillor Ruairí O’Mhurchu as reckless, saw the petrol bomb thrown through the front window. There were two occupants in the house at the time and investigations are ongoing.

Cllr O’Mhurchu condemned the violent act while calling for an increase in resources locally to tackle violent crime and drug related activities.

“This is an attack in a busy housing estate and there can be no justification whatsoev-

er for it. Thankfully nobody got hurt in this instance but we need to ensure that we have adequate resources locally to help ensure this doesn’t get out of control.

We’ve seen what has been happening in Drogheda over the last number of months and how it has escalated and we need to get on top of this before it happens here too.

“There have been numerous attacks by those involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs on people, homes and property across Louth and it’s got to the point that people in some areas are living in fear due to the indiscriminate and reckless nature of these attacks,” explained Rory.

“Individuals and members of their families are being at See Page 2

More gold for Eve McCrystal

Dundalk’s golden girl of cycling added another two medals to her collection at the Para-cycling Road World Cup in Belgium. Jenkinstown’s Eve McCrystal along with her tandem partner Katie Dunlevy cemented their status as one of the best pairs in world cycling. See Page 2.

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More gold for Dundalk’s golden girl of cycling

By Paul Byrne

Dundalk’s golden girl of cycling added another two medals to her collection at the Para-cycling Road World Cup in Belgium.

Jenkinstown’s Eve McCrystal along with her tandem partner Katie Dunlevy cemented their status as one of the best

pairs in world cycling as they won both the tandem time-trial and the road race over the weekend.

The duo have become masters of their craft since first racing together in 2013 and have now won six world championship gold as well as a gold and silver in the RIO Paraylmpics

three years ago. Eve and Katie began their latest World Championships campaign last Friday afternoon in Ostend, Belgium. They took part in the time-trial in the women’s B category and topped the podium ahead of the New Zealand team in second and Great Britain in third.

They followed up that success with another gold medal winning performance in the road race on Sunday finishing ahead of the same duo but with the Great British team finishing in the silver medal posi-

tion this time around.

In Para-cycling the stoker (Katie George) is the rider with the visual impairment sitting on the back of the bike, with the pilot (Eve) steering the bike.

Both Eve and Katie have been the dominant force on the road in recent years and they are looking in good shape going into 2020 which will see the duo travel to Tokyo for the Paralympics.

Speaking after the time trial success on Friday Eve posted to her social media to thank

their coach for getting them ready for the big race.

“Kicking off the season with gold in the TT at the World Cup in Ostend Belgium. Did not know how today was going to go to be honest and we had to dig very deep for this. It’s our first Time Trial since the World Championships last year so it really was going into the unknown with fitness etc. As always thanks to our coach who tells us what to do and we do it.

We’re good like that!,” stated Eve. Eve McCrystal and Katie-George Dunlevy celebrate

Two people were lucky to escape uninjured after a petrol bomb was thrown through the window of their house in Muirhevnamor on Sunday evening.

The attack was described by Sinn Fein councillor Ruairí O’Mhurchu as reckless saw the petrol bomb thrown through the front window. There were two occupants in the house at the time and investigations are ongoing.

Cllr O’Mhurchu condemned the violent act while calling for an increase in resources

locally to tackle violent crime and drug related activities.

“This is an attack in a busy housing estate and there can be no justification whatsoever for it.

Thankfully nobody got hurt in this instance but we need to ensure that we have adequate resources locally to help ensure this doesn’t get out of control. We’ve seen what has been happening in Drogheda over the last number of months and how it has escalated and we need to get on top of this before it happens here too.

“There have been nu-

merous attacks by those involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs on people, homes and property across Louth and it’s got to the point that people in some areas are living in fear due to the indiscriminate and reckless nature of these attacks,” explained Rory.

“Individuals and members of their families are being attacked, intimidated, extorted and threatened by criminal gangs. We had a meeting in Dunleer last week to try and come up with solutions to end these acts of in-

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timidation and one of the main things that was discussed was the need for extra Gardaí and for people in the community to help Gardaí stop these criminals.

“Recently we had an additional 25 Gardaí assigned to Drogheda and we have asked that these extra resources will be made permanent.

“We also need to increase the staffing levels of the Drugs and Organised Crime Unit in Louth to ensure adequate staff in Dundalk, Drogheda and Mid Louth.

“SThere is a need

for a well-resourced, multi-agency approach bringing together all of the stake-holders in the state, community and voluntary sectors to tackle the scourge of drugs and its associated health and criminal is-

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“I will continue to lobby for additional funding to be provided to Louth Gardaí to combat this very real and dangerous threat,” concluded Cllr O’Mhurchú.

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The organisers are calling on local truck drivers to lend their support to the event to raise funds to provide a life-changing operation for Sophia.

The three-year-old was diagnosed with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy and PVL (Periventricular Leukomalcia) of the brain just after her second birthday in 2017. She has poor trunk control, and poor balance with abnormal gait and spasticity in both her legs.

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Registration for the event takes place at EK Fuels, Lisdoo, Dundalk, from 2pm to 5pm, with the truck run starting at 6pm. The convoy will travel through the town with collections en route for those who wish to support the event.

The trucks will return to EK Fuels where there will be refreshments along with bouncy castles and facepainting as part of a family fun day.

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Local company earns excellence award

Left to right: Kapil Khanna Programme Director, All-Ireland Business Foundation, Sinead Kieran and Katisha Kieran, Servisource.

Local business Servisource raised its profile last Wednesday by becoming a member of the TRIBE - The Register of Irish Business Excellence.

On May 1, Servisource was awarded accreditation for Excellence in Croke Park at the ‘5th All-Ireland Business Foundation All-Star Awards’.

The company acquired the prestige for outstanding quality under the three pillars of All-Ireland Business All-Star accreditation - Performance, Trust and Customer Centricity. Business All-Star accredited companies are defined as; progressive, indigenous Irish businesses which meet the highest standards of verified performance, trust and customer centricity.

Declan Murphy Servisource CEO, stated that the accreditation is an outstanding achievement and recognises the hard work and dedication of the team in providing a best in class service to all customers.

Call to extend Greenway from Carlingford to Dundalk

Erin McGreehan Local Election Candidate for Dundalk Carlingford has called for work to start on the feasibility of extending the greenway from Carlingford to Dundalk and further afield.

Ms McGreehan stated: “We have a vast and rich heritage of beautiful landscape, history and biodiversity in our area; a greenway extension is one way of enhancing the growth potential of our region.”

“The economic and ecological benefits of greenways are clear with a quarter of million people using Mayo’s Great Western Greenway annually. This has resulted in creating 200 jobs in areas such as guided walks, bike

rentals, cafes, taxis and hotels.

McGreehan states that this is a very beneficial opportunity for our local economy and we must take advantage of it,” added Erin “Greenways have become an exceptionally innovative way to develop Irish tourism, providing an attractive means to open up access to the countryside, stimulating employment opportunities and encouraging more sustainable travel. Mayo’s Greenway was a test case and in its first year of operation had 80,000 visitors who spent €7 million.

“The Carlingford Omeath Greenway has been hugely successful, with people young and old, locals and visitors alike using

it and enjoying the scenic views it has to offer. It has undoubtedly increased quality of life in the community and has consequently attracted new business. The planned extension from Omeath to Newry will create 10.1km of a new cross-border greenway, linking Newry City and Carlingford,” she added “We need to look further, we can potentially connect Newry and Dundalk. It is time we get working on funding the feasibility. This is the way forward. We need to be ahead of the curve to start using the beauty and history in a sustainable way that will benefit our communities and our ecology.”

John Morgan presenting a cheque for €650, to the Irish Association of Lourdes Volunteers (IALV), proceeds of John’s coffee morning on Easter Monday. John raised an amazing €1,300 and divided all proceeds between IALV and the Louth Branch of Cerebral Palsy. Pictured are John with IALV members Beverley Carolan, Geraldine Quinn and Siobhan Rothwell. In the front is John’s dog, ‘Jamie’.

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Dundalk swimmers take on Leinster’s best

A total of ten members of Dundalk Swim Club competed in the Leinster Division 2 Championship last Sunday May 5 at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin, the home of Irish Swimming.

Dundalk swimmers put in some fine performances at the event which culminated in the Swimming Club’s Girls 11&Over relay team securing a silver medal with an impressive 200m Medley Relay time of 2.38.11. The relay team consisted of Sadhbh Mullen, Amy McEvoy, Katie Farrell and finally Faye O’Rourke who took the team home with a blistering final 50m Freestyle leg of 33.52.

In the morning session

Bronagh Harmon and Amelie Friel swam first for Dundalk taking 5 seconds and 1 seconds respectively off their Personal Best (PB) times in the 100m Backstroke 11-12 Age Group, while Sadhbh Mullen and Faye O’Rourke both finished in the top 5 in the 100m Backstroke 13-14 Age Group and Amy McEvoy knocked 14 seconds off her PB. Matthew Messin won the club’s first medal of the day securing Bronze in the Boys 100m Breaststroke 11-12 Age Group while Cedric Saavedra shaved 4 seconds off his PB in the same event. Emilia Rutkowska also secured a PB in the 100m Freestyle.

Amy McEvoy took home

a second bronze for Dundalk Swim Club when she posted a 3.23.46 PB in the 200m Breaststroke 13-14 Age Group.

In the afternoon session opener, Bronagh Harmon and Katie Farrell both scored PBs in the 200m Freestyle as did Cedric Saavedra in the 100m Back. In the 100m Breaststroke Amy McEvoy missed out on a second Bronze by 0.69 of a second while Bronagh secured her third PB of the day. Next, Katie Farrell was in action in the 100m Fly event knocking 10 seconds off her PB. Sadhbh Mullen narrowly missed out on a medal for the second time in the day when

she posted a PB in the 200m Individual Medley 13-14 Age Group. Faye, Katie and Amy also performed well with Dundalk Swimming Club taking four of the top 10 places. No surprise then that this quartet followed up that success by taking the Silver medal in the 200m Medley Relay.

Meanwhile on the other side of the city, Junior club members Hugo Friel and Emily Coyle were competing at the Glenalbyn Swim Club gala in South County Dublin.

Hugo won a Gold, Silver and Bronze in his 25m freestyle, 25m butterfly and 100m IM events while Emily secured PBs in her events across the day.

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Faye O’Rourke, Amy McEvoy, Katie Farrell and Sadhbh Mullen. Dundalk Swim Club 200m IM team who won Sil- Matthew Messin and Amy McEvoy who both won Breast ver at the Leinster Division 2 Championship.

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Dundalk Leader 22nd May 2019 Tom D’Arcy, Director Dundalk Credit Union, Damien Rooney, Director Dundalk Credit Union, Shane Coleman, Newstalk, Geraldine Johnston, Billy Doyle, CEO Dundalk Credit Union, Gerard McDonnell, Chair Board Oversight Committee Dundalk Credit Union, Frankie Watters, Secretary, Board of Directors Dundalk Credit Union.

Launch of support fund for business Dundalk Credit Union, in partnership with Louth County Enterprise Fund, have announced its new €1m Business Loan Fund – “The Nurture Fund”.

This innovative programme will offer significant enterprise support and competitively priced loan finance to businesses across Co. Louth. The Nurture Fund will be open to applications from June 1 onwards and aims to support business enterprise and development specifically in the areas of Engineering, Manufacturing (including food and drink), Energy & Environment, Financial Services, Digital Technologies and Tourism.

The €1m Nurture Fund – which has a supported application and mentoring process attaching, will offer loan finance up to €25,000 for startup businesses and up to €50,000 for established businesses.

Shane Coleman, Presenter Newstalk Breakfast, officially launched The Nurture Fund and said that small businesses are the life blood of our economy, creating many hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Dundalk Credit Union CEO Billy Doyle added that The Nurture Fund represents a really positive signal to businesses across Co Louth that they are open to and supportive of their business expansion and development plans.

“The North East is a vibrant and innovative business hub and our partnership with the Louth County Enterprise Fund works to reinforce their mission to stimulate and support local enterprise development in Co. Louth,” he stated.

Louth County Enterprise Fund Manager Ronan Dennedy said at the launch that the Board of Louth County Enterprise Fund is delighted to collaborate with Dundalk Credit Union on this project.

More information and application forms are available at www.thefund. ie. Applications are invited from June 1st onwards. Applicants must provide relevant supporting documentation, and applications will be reviewed by the Louth County Enterprise Fund Assessment Committee.

MEP presents certs to students

St Louis students with Mairead McGuinness Mairead McGuinness MEP decision making is and the need for and first Vice-President of the Eu- inclusive debate and dialogue,” said ropean Parliament visited St. Louis Ms McGuinness.

The MEP also spoke about the Secondary School, Dundalk on Tuesday last and presented certificates to importance of having an inquiring the students who were runners-up in mind and not accepting everything this year’s Euroscola competition in on social or other media.

“There is an avalanche of ‘news’ the Midlands North-West for their video which looks at women’s right and information and it’s sometimes very difficult to discern fact from ficto vote, Brexit, the troubles.

“These students had a unique op- tion or real from fake news.

That is why it’s so very important portunity as young people to visit the Parliament in Strasbourg and take for students to develop critical thinkpart in debates with students from ing and to be aware that what they are reading may not reflect reality,” across the EU. “They got a taste for how difficult she added.

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St Vincent’s students celebrate at young economist event St Vincent’s Business and Economics students have been celebrating their recent success at the Young Economist of the Year National Awards ceremony which was held in O’Reilly Hall, University College Dublin.

The competition is in its sixth year and there

were over 1,000 entries from 100 participating schools.

Two of the projects from St Vincent’s had already received gold medals in the preliminary round, including Leah O’Shaughnessy and Sadbh Boylan for their project on ‘AI: What does it mean for

the Labour Market?’.

This meant they had the potential of possibly placing in one of the various categories of awards on the day. There were many different categories within the Senior Category, one of which was the IGEES (Irish Government Economic & Evaluation Service)

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Leah and Sadbh were thrilled when they were awarded third place in this category. The girls also took overall third place in the 5th Year senior category.

As a result of this, Leah and Sadbh have been invited to meet the Minister of Finance and the Secretary General

of the Department of Finance to discuss their project.

Meanwhile In the Junior Category the 2nd Year entry featured a project on ‘The Rise in Demand for Online Shopping and the Effects it is having on High Street Stores’. Ava Plunkett, Orlaith McGeough, Aoibhínn Lucid, Davina Clerkin and

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Alongside the Economics Awards Transition Year Business students were also involved in the National Student Enterprise Awards which took place in Croke Park.

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As part of the award the girls received a cash prize of €250.

Students from Castletown Girls School

Local schools win road safety awards Second class students from Scoil Mhuire na nGael and Castletown Girls National School, Dundalk, Co. Louth were named runners up in the Road Safety Authority’s annual “Hi-Glo Silver” competition for their posters respectively entitled

“Go with the Glow!” and “Don’t be a silly billy! Be a clever cat!”.

The competition saw entries from over 200 schools nationwide. The students’ creativity and innovation was rewarded with a day out in Dublin Castle followed by a trip to Dublin Zoo.

Students from Scoil Mhuire na nGael

Two Hundred and thirty first and second class school children attended the Road Safety Authority’s annual Seatbelt Sheriff and Hi-Glo Silver Awards on Tuesday in Dublin Castle to celebrate their achievements in the competition.

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School orchestra teams up with CBOI Dundalk’s newest school Coláiste Chú Chulainn and The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland have joined forces to continue the good work of the CBOI. Principal Thomas Sharkey stated: Principal Thomas Sharkey and Sharon Treacy “With a new building in the heart of Dunne outside Coláiste Chú Chulainn.

Dundalk, we are ideally placed to host music lessons and orchestra rehearsals in the region. We were delighted to be approached by Sharon Treacy Dunne recently when she requested the use of our facilities. Louth & Meath Education

Cycling league returns After a two-week hiatus, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Bike Station cycling league made a welcome return on Thursday last. Round 6 was a 43km circuit, which had the stinger at the end in the form of the climb to the Long Woman's

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Grave. Once on the climb the fireworks started with Newry’s Colm Quinn immediately going on the offensive. He dragged away a select group which quickly proceeded to catch group 4 and ride right through them. As this group barreled down on the leading group 3 riders emerged to form a break away with Ardee’s Tomás Mcabe and the Cuchulainn pair of Ray O`Shaughnessey and Liam Dolan.

These trio stayed away and in the sprint for the line McCabe was the strongest ahead of Dolan and O`Shaughnessey. Coming home in fourth was another Ardee CC rider and former league winner Stephen Carry and Alan Gray in 5th.

The Cuchulainn Trophy Challenge League saw Barry Haughey take a very strong win, also at the Long Woman’s Grave. Haughey fought off tough competition from second place Andrew Flood and third place Jason Boyle.

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Eoin Doyle, Marianne Butler and Mark Dearey with Green Party leader Eamon Ryan

Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan TD, joined Dundalk candidates Marianne Butler and Eoin Daly on the canvas in Willow Grove and Coxes Demesne last Thursday and got up to speed on some of the local issues that are concerning voters ahead of Friday’s elections.

Deputy Ryan was in Dundalk as a Guest Speaker of Engineers Ireland who were hosting their Annual Convention at DkIT. There he outlined to an almost full Whittaker Theatre, the immense scale of the challenge faced by the country to transition to a zero carbon by 2050 but also of the opportunities it offers. Citing several great local engineering companies already building the solutions and selling to the world, Ryan suggested that Dundalk , with its engineering tradition and Dkit programmes could be Ireland’s “renewable energy hotspot.”

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St. Patrick, St. Brigid and St. Colmcille. Stinker Whichever tusk is worn down the most through frequent use determines whether an elephant is right or left handed.

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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). R.W. 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). A.D. 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). R.McD.

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

NOVENA For a financial crisis…

Here is a prayer for your money emergency. The traditional way to petition Saint Expedite is to take a white and a green candle; carve your name on them lengthwise. Light the candles and continue lighting the candles and praying to him until you receive his answer. Have faith and do not doubt his power or willingness to help you.

Pray to Saint Expedite I call forth the Power and the presence of St. Expedite in my time of financial trouble. I offer my body, heart, mind and soul upon your alter of light. I have faith and trust and complete confidence that you will be my strength in this time of need.

Quickly come to my assistance.

Bring to me… (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you). My financial need is urgent. Be my Light and Guide in this situation so that I may live with peace, love, prosperity and abundance and in the Praise of God. Amen B.D.

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Retired man available for gardening, flowerbeds, hedging, Strimming, Weed Control, general tidy up, also outdoor painting for decking, fences, gates. etc Dundalk & District, Reasonable rates. Contact James 085 2228575.

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Attention Landlords—We supply furniture & Beds for any rental properties you have, Sofas from €299, Beds from €180, Bedroom Furniture Sets from €249 Call us today www.bedstore.ie, Coes Rd, Dundalk Tel 042 932 0927.

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FOR SALE—Large Parker Knowles winged back arm chair, 6 months old. €200 o.n.o. Also 6 mahogany dining room chairs €70 o.n.o. Tel 042 9352885.

classes & courses Get fit the fun way and learn to dance, the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Jive, now taking place in the Lisdoo, Dundalk Tuedsay’s from 8pm—10pm. The Barbican Centre, Drogheda Friday’s 8.15-10pm. Contact 086 357 3271 for further information.

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Bush PP students celebrate their success

Bush scoop innovaters prize A project on consent has scooped the gold prize in this year’s Young Social Innovators of the Year Ireland Awards. The project, Let’s Talk About Consent, from Bush Post Primary School explores the issue of consent and aims to educate young

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Now in its 17th year, Young Social Innovators challenges young people to come up with and implement creative solutions to some of the most pressing issues

facing them, their communities and wider Irish society. Some 600 teenagers from more than 30 second-level schools around the country gathered at Croke Park today (15.05.19) for this year’s awards ceremony, where the winners of

the nine challenge categories, such as Making our World: Safer; Poverty Free; Fair and Just; Healthier, along with the winners of the Global Citizens Awards, the Social Media Award and others were also announced. (see below)

Vantastival celebrates 10th anniversary With just two weeks to go until Vantastival returns to Drogheda for its 10th anniversary festival, Vantastival has released stage times for the line-up. The festival opens its gates at 2.30pm on Friday May 31 for full three-day ticket holders. Friday will ease the crowd in to the weekend with music on the Firestone Music Station

stage and the Woodland Stage from 6pm to midnight. The Young Folk will headline on Friday night, with Naoise Roo, Sylk and Runabay among the other acts to play.

Saturday’s stage line up will kick off at lunchtime when Vantastival Main Stage opens with trad group Coscán at 1pm.

On Sunday the Vantastival

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Vantastival 2019 will take place from Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2 at Beaulieu House & Gardens, Drogheda.

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LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—I Michael O’Neill intend to apply for Planning Permission to construct 5 No. 4-bed, 3-storey dwellings, hard and soft landscaping, modifications to existing boundary wall, connection to public services together with all ancillary and associated site works at, Castle road, Townparks, Dundalk, Co. Louth. This application relates to a site with a protected structure; NIAH Reg. No—13702068. 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.

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There were some excellent performances both on the track and in the field at the recent Louth Juvenile Championships at the Bush track.

Dunleer’s Karlis Kaugars was particularly impressive as he set new championship best performances in the U15 Boys’ High Jump (1.60m), Shot Putt (14.40m) and Javelin (52.64m).

For good measure, he also won the Long Jump title with a leap of 5.22m The High Jump also saw CBPs from Blackrock’s Eoghan Smyth in the U19 Boys’ (1.85m), Tara O’Connor of Dundalk St Gerard’s in the U13 Girls’ (1.53m) and Glenmore’s Elliott Nichols in the U12 Boys’ (1.25m).

The other CBPs rewritten at the Cooley venue were by Blackrock’s Aoibhín McMahon in the U17 Girls’ Javelin (40.64m), Enya Silkena of Dundalk St Gerard’s in the U13 Girls’ Javelin (30.01m) and Boyne’s Oliver Carolan in the U12 Boys’ Long Jump (4.16m).

On the track, sprint doubles in the 100m and 200m were recorded by Blackrock girls Hannah Reilly (U19) and Kirsten Doherty (U17), with Reilly also winning the 100m Hurdles and Long Jump (4.56m). In the U16 sprints, there were also double victories for Leon King Abor of Boyne in the boys’ events and Sophie Gartland, running in the colours of Ace, in the girls’.

Dundealgan’s Israel Olatunde is focussing on the shorter sprint this year and he enjoyed a very impressive victory in the U19 Boys’ 100m.

Dunleer pair Finn Reilly and Ciara Reilly both excelled over one lap to take the U19 400m titles, recording time of 52.9 and 1:03.5 respectively.

The U19 Boys’ 800m saw Cormac Canning of Drogheda & District strike gold with a fine 2:01.2 clocking. Abbie Sheridan of Ardee and District was equally impressive in winning the U19 Girls’ 800m.

Niamh Brady of St Peter’s was the fastest across all age groups in the girls’ 1500m, despite being only in the U15 category.

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One in twelve victim of attempted car theft within the past 5 years Almost one in 12 Irish motorists have had their vehicles damaged as a result of theft or attempted theft within the past 5 years, a recent survey has found.

In response to an AA Car Insurance survey of over 3,000 Irish motorists, 8.31% of respondents stated that damage had been caused to their vehicle as a result of a theft attempt during the last 5 years. The survey also found that a further 30.59% of motorists had been the victim of attempted car theft at some point in their driving history but over 5 years ago.

“While it does appear that car thefts or attempted breakins are occurring less now than they may have been in the past, it remains a problem that hasn’t truly gone away. Modern technology certainly makes stealing a car more challenging, but

unfortunately we do still hear of new and innovative methods being used by those trying to steal vehicles,” Conor Faughnan, AA Director of Consumer Affairs stated. “To help minimise the risk of a car theft, we would encourage motorists to ensure they keep their keys in a discreet, secure place when the car isn’t in use.

The survey also found that the repair costs faced by motorists who have had their car stolen or broken into can quickly add up, with 1 in 5 of those affected having to spend between €500 and €1000 on repairs.

Of those who indicated they had been the victim of a car theft or break-in, 21.92% stated that the cost of repairing the damage caused to their car was between €250 and €500, with 20.20% facing a repair bill of between €500 and €1000. At the more severe

end of the scale, 5.67% stated that the total cost of the repair work exceeded €2000, while 6.65% were never successful in recovering the vehicle.

“Quite often when we discuss car break-ins, it’s not so much a case of the car being the target but more a case of someone hoping to steal valuable items in the car, such as a wallet, handbag or a phone. Whenever leaving your car unattended it’s important not only that you lock up, but that you double check you’re not leaving any small, valuable items in plain sight,” Faughnan added. “While your insurance may include cover for personal belongings in your vehicle if they are stolen or damaged during an attempted break-in, it’s important that you store these items away carefully to avoid the risk of your claim being refused.”

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172 MAZDA 6 EXECUTIVE 4DR 2.2 GREY 20,200MLS........................................................ €21,350 171 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE 5DR 1.7CRDi GREY 22,400MLS................................................. €21,350 171 KIA SPORTAGE 1 5DR 1.7CRDi GREY 13,300MLS....................................................... €21,750 171 NISSAN QASHQAI ACCENT VISION 5DR 1.5DCi BLACK 34,800MLS............................... €18,995 161 VW TIGUAN S 5DR 2.0TDi SILVER 13,500MLS........................................................... €21,295 161 HYUNDAI TUSCON SE 5DR 1.7CRDi RED 34,900MLS.................................................. €19,795 161 kia sportage 1 5dr 1.7crdi white 40,100mls..................................................... €18,995 161 FORD KUGA TITANIUM 5DR 2.0TDCi GREY 49,300MLS............................................... €18,900 161 HYUNDAI TUCSON S 5DR 1.7CRDi CHAMPAGNE 17,200MLS....................................... €18,899 161 SKODA YETI OUTDOOR 5DR 2.0TDi RED 39,500MLS................................................... €16,795 161 honda civic s 5dr 1.6 i-dtec electric blue 36,800mls........................................ €15,395 161 PEUGEOT 2008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6HDi GREY 22,900MLS................................................ €14,195 161 PEUGEOT 308 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6HDi BLACK 34,600MLS................................................ €13,999 152 RENAULT CAPTUR DYNAMIQUE NAV 5DR 1.5DCi ELECTRIC BLUE 40,700MLS............... €12,750 151 PEUGEOT 208 ACCESS 5DR 1.4HDI SHARK GREY 46.300MLS......................................... €8,995 151 PEUGEOT 3008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6HDi silver 72,100M................................................. €13,595 141 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE 5DR 1.4HDi BRONZE 46,200MLS............................................... €9,150 131 HYUNDAI IX20 DELUXE 5DR 1.4CRDi BRONZE 35,100MLS............................................ €8,999

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181 SUZUKI SWIFT SZ3 DUALJET 5DR 1.2 RED 9,600MLS................................................. €14,750 171 NISSAN PULSAR XE 5DR 1.2 AUTOMATIC SILVER 14,900MLS...................................... €15,475 171 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE 5DR 1.2 WHITE 21,700MLS..................................................... €12,995 161 AUDI A3 SE 5DR 1.4 PURPLE 27,500MLS.................................................................. €19,750 161 TOYOTA YARIS ICON 5DR 1.5 HYBRID AUTOMATIC BLUE 14,200MLS........................... €14,950 161 OPEL ASTRA Sri 5DR 1.2 RED 20,600MLS................................................................ €14,350 161 PEUGEOT 2008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.2 WHITE 35,300MLS................................................... €12,999 151 FIAT 500 POP 3DR 1.2 WHITE 21,800MLS................................................................... €8,995 142 SKODA FABIA AMBIENTE 5DR 1.2 ESTATE ONLY 26,350MLS......................................... €9,450 2012 REANAULT CLIO EXPRESSION 5DR 1.2 BEIGE 66,000MLS........................................... €5,700 STRAIGHT DEAL PRICES QUOTED TRADE IN’S WELCOME - EVERYTHING CONSIDERED

Blackstone Motors Dundalk

Official Launch Event 30th May – 15th June Visit us for exclusive offers BLACKSTONE MOTORS DUNDALK Dundalk Retail Park, Inner Relief Road, Dundalk Tel 042 93 31111 www.blackstonemotors.ie

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BEST VALUE IN TOWN 2018 FORD TRANSIT 350 JUMBO 130 BHP ONLY 2018 KIA SPORTAGE 1.7 T/D ONLY 23000 MILES 26000 MILES EXCELLENT CONDITION DOE TESTED AND IN SHOWROOM CONDITION 01/2020 €21950+vat €25950

2017 RENAULT KADJAR 1.5 T/D SIGNATURE MODEL ONLY 15000 KMS TOP OF THE RANGE €21950

2016 ford transit connect swb one owner doe tested €8950+vat

2016 FORD FOCUS 1.5 T/D ESTATE EX COMPANY CAR FULL FORD SERVICE HISTORY AND GREAT VALUE €11500

2015 FORD TRANSIT 350 LWB MED/ROOF I OWNER DRIVER FSH FULL DOE TEST €10150+vat

2015 VW POLO 1.4 T/D TRENDLINE EXCELLENT CONDITION NCT 01/2021 €10950

2015 SKODA RAPID 1.6T/D ESTATE GREAT FAMILY CAR FULL NCT TEST €11500

2013 FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM SWB TREND one OWNER DRIVER FSH DOE 06/2020 €8950+vat

2013 FORD FOCUS 1.6T/D SALOON FULL SERVICE HISTORY NCT 01/2021 €10500

2013 HYUNDAI i35 EXECUTIVE FULL LEATHER TRIM NCT 04/2021 €12950

2012 HYUNDAI i30 1.4 T/D HATCHBACK GREAT VALUE NCT 09/2020 €8500

2012 HYUNDAI Ix35 1.7 T/D only 80000 miles NCT 02/2020 €11950

2012 PEUGEOT 207 1.4 T/D ONLy 85000 KMS NCT 10/2019 €7500

2011 FORD C-MAX 1.6 T/D IDEAL FAMILY CAR FSH NCT 06/2021 €7500

2011 FORD FOCUS 1.6 T/D SALOON FULL SERVICE HISTORY NCT 02/2021 €7500

2010 FORD FOCUS COUPE REAL EYE CATCHER MINT CONDITION NCT 09/2020 €5950

2010 HYUNDAI i30 1.6T/D HATCHBACK NEW CLUTCH NCT 11/2019 €5950

2009 FORD FIESTA 1.4 T/D TITANIUM NCT 10/2020 TAXED 01/2020 €3950

2008 TRANSIT CONNECT SWB MINT CONDITION DOE 01/2020 €1950

2008 NISSAN QASHQUI 1.5 T/D ONLY 89000 MILES NCT 03/2020 €4950

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low rate finance arranged

0% APR. 0 Deposit. €500 Flight Voucher

Visit our Runway Sales Event 23rd - 25th May Model Shown: New KADJAR GT Line TCe 140 GPF, RRP €34,145. Finance example New Kadjar Play TCe 140 GPF. RRP €27,145. Deposit €0. Term 36 monthly payments of €754. APR 0%. Total cost of credit €0. Offer exclusive to Renault Bank. Excess mileage plus excess wear and tear charges may apply upon return of Vehicle. Offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. Subject to lending criteria. Terms and conditions apply. See Renault.ie [Warning: You will not own these goods until the final payment is made]. Renault Bank is a trading name of RCI Banque Branch Ireland and is authorised and regulated by the French banking authority and supervised by the Central Bank for conduct of business purposes. €500 Flight Voucher during Runway Sales Event only.

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