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Wednesday, 23rd March, 2016. Vol. 9, Issue 12 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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Despite being thousands of miles from home Dundalk woman Gillian O’Hanrahan was determined to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style and so it came to pass that a tiny town in Western Australia held their first ever St Patrick’s Day parade.

The town of Gingin has a population of roughly 500 people and is located about 60 miles north of Perth. Fifteen years ago Dundalk men Paul Gregory and his best friend Peter Bogan from Dunmore on the Avenue Road arrived in Gingin for three weeks to pick fruit. The two men met two Irish girls and both couples ended up getting married in October 2008 (three weeks apart) and settling in Gingin.

Paul’s sister Gillian

Members of the extended Bogan and Gregory families who created St Patrick’s Day history

O’Hanrahan flew out last week Gingin. Although she has the Bogan family and the Greto visit her brother and her been out to Gingin before this gory family were there at Continued on Page 13 son Jamie who is also living in was the first trip where both

County Councillors seek 40% pay rise

By Paul Byrne COUNTY councillors are seeking a 40% pay rise due to an increase in workload since the abolition of town councils back in 2014 which seen the loss of more than 700 representatives.

The pay rise would see the basic payment to councillors of €16,565 increased by almost €6,000.

There are currently 29 councillors serving on Louth County council following the reforms back in 2014.

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Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) has responded to the publication of a report by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) on performance in the higher education sector.

The report identified that DkIT was performing well in many areas but that Institute lacked strategic focus and was trying to do too much with too few resources.

This resulted in a threat of reduced funding if the matter is not addressed.

This issue was highlighted in December and the DkIT Management Team set about addressing the issue immediately. In conjunction with addressing the future strategy for the Institute, the DkIT team developed a revised financial plan to address the shortfall in the budget and this has been accepted by the HEA. A new revised performance plan is also to be submitted to the HEA in the coming weeks. Once this plan has been accepted, the threat of reduced funding for the Institute will be removed.

A statement issued

by Ann Campbell, President, Dundalk Institute of Technology, underlined the fact that DkIT is at the heart of education, industry and innovation in the North East. Sh added that, arising from the

public finance crisis since 2007, DkIT (like all state funded Higher Education Institutions) has had substantial cuts in funding. These cuts, coupled with increased student numbers, have resulted in a financial deficit since 2013.

The statement continued to point out that DkIT has always provided excellence in education, research, training and enterprise provision. Despite the financial challenges, the HEA report confirmed that DkIT has met or exceeded the majority of its performance indicators and has performed particularly well across a number of areas: • Students view the Institute as a studentfocussed learning environment. The student learning experience is reflected in the provision of quality teaching and learning within a highly supportive environment.

• The Institute is a top performer within the sector in attracting international students.

• DkIT is among the top performing Institutes in the country in terms of generating research income.

• The Institute is acknowledged as a pioneer in developing relationships between academia and industry.

There have been significant achievements by

DkIT. Over the past 25 years, it has supported over 1,200 entrepreneurs and carried out in excess of 255 applied research projects with industry.

DkIT assures students, staff and the wider community that the Institute will continue to provide a high quality educational experience despite the difficult funding environment. DkIT continues to be a key driver of economic, social and cultural progress in the north east region”, the president’s statement concluded.

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Minister for Defence visits Dundalk

By Paul Byrne

The Minister for Defence Mr Simon Coveney TD visited Dundalk on Monday to officially review members of the 52 Inf GP UNDOF. The Unit have completed all their preparatory training prior to their imminent departure to take up duty in the Golan Heights and this was the culmination of that training.

The 52 Infantary Group is made of personnel from throughout the Defence Forces but largely from 2 Bde and 27 Inf Bdn which is Headquartered in Aiken Bks, Dundalk and is the lead Unit and is supplying the most Officers and soldiers.

The event was a major event for the soldiers and their families as they marched from Aiken Bks to Market Square to have their new Unit flag blessed and troops inspected by the Minister before they conducted a formal march before marching back to Aiken Bks.

Minister Coveney inspecting the Guard of Honour on Monday

The Army No 1 band provided the music for the parade.

State and local dignitaries attended including the Chief of Staff and General staff of the Defence Forces, Senior Officers of An Garda Siochana and distinguished members of Louth Co Co including the Ca-

thaoirleach, Cllr Peter Savage and Municipal Chairperson, Cllr Maria Doyle.

Speaking to the soldiers Minister Coveney acknowledged their bravery while wishing them well on their mission.

“I congratulate you all on your achieve-

ments to date. This a very proud day for you and your families. Serving your country is one of the most patriotic acts a person can do in life.

We wish you well and we thank you for your role in this peacekeeping mission to Golan Heights,” stated the Minister.

The event was well attended by many members of the public who viewed the ceremony and wished the soldiers luck before they headed off to Golan Heights.

The last major event like this in Dundalk was for the 40th anniversary of the 27 Inf Bn in Sep 2013.

Huge crowds for St Patricks Day parade There was a great turnout for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2016. The parade entrants ensured that it far exceeded last year’s parade, well done and thanks to all participants, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a great way to celebrate and showcase what the community has to offer.

It was a proud day for Dundalk with this year’s Grand Marshal, local man Michael Murphy who turned 100 years old on February 16 which really brought home the turning of the century since the Easter Rising which was incorporated into the theme this year.

Spectators were wowed by the Puca float which was a 120ft long multi coloured dragon which was sponsored by the Longwalk Shopping Centre. Main sponsors, Fyffes, Dundalk Credit Union and

Louth County Council helped ensure this year’s parade was a great community event.

All the entrants went above and beyond in their efforts of interpreting this year’s theme and there was some amazing floats, choreography and also great costumes which made it a very difficult decision for the judges to pick the winners.

Paul Hayes, artistic director of An Táin Arts Centre and Head of Judging Panel was greatly impressed by the standard of this year’s parade.

The Best Overall Parade Entry for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2016 was the Friary Youth Club, second place going to Clan Na Gael GFC and third place going to Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Craobh Dhún Dealgan.

The judges were impressed for their combined efforts to

make the 2016 parade our best one yet. Best school entry was won by St. Mary’s College who also win a prize of €500 worth of stationery sponsored

by Horseware.

The Best Shop Front display went to Grennan’s Pharmacy with Backhouse Pharmacy in second and Smyth Pharmacy in third.

The parade was followed by a family fun zone on the Market Square sponsored by Pelican Promotions which had live music with Dundalk Brass Band, stalls and plenty of amazing entertainment for all age groups some never seen before in Dundalk.

Parade organisers Dundalk Chamber and Dundalk BIDS thanked all the groups that took part this year and all the companies and organisations for their continued support.

Dundalk U15 Girls rugby team bowed out of the Leinster League playoffs on Saturday after a tough encounter with a superb Tullamore side. With reduced numbers the girls battled hard but never got into the game, Tullamore the victors, with a convincing score of 255. Despite the defeat, it has been an amazing season for this team

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Coláiste Rís display their generosity

Coláiste Rís students and staff present a cheque to the Maria Goretti Foundation

The students and staff of Coláiste Rís have excelled again this year in their generosity and kindness towards local charity. Last year during Seachtain na Gaeilge the school raised €1,010 for the soup kitchen in Dundalk. This year Coláiste Rís raised €1,200 for the Maria Goretti Foundation, a children’s respite centre in Lordship.

The school held a “Lá Ildaite”

where everybody wore something colourful and donated during classes, at cake sales and various events during break and lunch to raise a substantial sum of money.

Ms Lavin thanked and praised all students and staff for their fantastic support, help and donations throughout a memorable day for a worthwhile local charity. She also thanked local businesses –

Martin’s Food Equipment, for their donation of an ice cream machine for the day, to Cáfe 37, Value Centre Cash and Carry, Get Fresh and KSG at Dundalk Institute for their kind donations of goodies.

Our theme for this year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge was “ag siúl le chéile” (walking together), and that’s exactly what the Coláiste Rís school body did.

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MONASTERY National School Ardee hosted Proclamation Day with a series of special events on Tuesday March 15. The day was also a source of great pride for the school as former pupil Éamonn Ceannt was one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising and was a signatory of the 1916 Proclamation.

The school started the day by hosting a Proclamation Day Assembly. The school and its hall were beautifully decorated for the occasion in green, white and orange bunting. Principal Jim McGee spoke to the pupils of the importance of the day and of the events of 1916 in our country’s path to independence. He also spoke

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knowledged the sacrifices made by past generations to create a free and democratic country to grow up in and also emphasised equality for the most vulnerable in our society. It also emphasised the right of every citizen to a home, the protection of the rights of rural Ireland, equality for all citizens irrespective of race or religion and the importance of our neutrality. The pupils also declared that more attention should be paid to the physical and mental health of our children, our Irish culture and language and our environment. Finally they declared that our citizens need to work together to secure a prosperous, peaceful, safe and harmonious Ire-

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The Head Girl, Niamh McBride, Head Boy Lee Hamill and Chairperson of the Student Council Isabella McCormack all had crucial roles to play.

An oration was given from Isabella McCormack as traditional Irish music was performed in the background. Malachy McKenna, the school caretaker, was then invited to raise the tricolour flag. This was then followed by a reading of the proclamation from the Head Girl and Head Boy. Other events through the day included a re-

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The Proclamation Day Assembly then concluded with some wonderful traditional tunes by Master Woods and his tin whistle pupils. A flag party then assembled and Fr Peter Murphy Parish Priest, Mrs Joan McCarthy chairperson of the Parents’ Association and Mr McGee proceed to the outside of the school where parents were assembled. Cillian McCrohan from sixth class raised the tricolour to a rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann being played on the fiddle by Master Woods. A tree was then planted to commemorate this special day in the history of the school.

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The Proclamation Day Assembly then opened with a rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann which was followed by an excellent pageant by fifth class entitled, The Story of the 1916 Easter Rising. The school choir then sang, The Foggy Dew which was followed by a short presentation by first class on the history and origins of our national flag, the Tricolour.

Fourth class then presented a proclamation for a new generation that they have been working on for some months.

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Dún Dealgan National School celebrated the 1916 Commemoration with students arriving to school as they would have in 1916. Pupils discussed the school day as it would have been for young pupils one hundred years ago.

The study they may have done and the food they would have eaten and the working conditions they would have had.

The pupils of Dún Dealgan National School, like thousands of other pupils around the country celebrated the 1916 Commemoration with the raising of the Tri-colour flag.

During their ceremony pupils read the original 1916 Proclamation and the new insightful and inspiring 2016 Proclamations written by 5th and 6th class pupils.

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Man grateful for being given a chance A man who is trying to get his life back on track after being blighted by a drug addiction, thanked a District Court judge for giving him an opportunity to continue his progress.

Conor McElroy of 17 Villas Three, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, was warned to avoid any more trouble after the case against him was adjourned until July 13 for Probation and Community Service reports.

Insp Yvonne Murphy stated that on December 6, 2014, the defendant’s mother called Gardai after she had returned home to find her son in an agitated state. After an argument developed, the defendant produced what later transpired to be an air rifle, but she didn’t

know if it was real or fake. It was deemed to be a firearm.

Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that his client, who had 38 previous convictions and served prison sentences, had committed most of his offences in 2014. At the time he was having considerable difficulty with drugs.

He added that the 25-yearold was bright but had his life blighted by drugs. However he had rehabilitated himself, was off drugs and had signed up to do a degree in computers at DkIT. The solicitor stated that the incident was a frightening one for his mother and partner and while they had wished to withdraw the complaint, the

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the Annual Spring clean in Dunleer

The annual spring clean in Dunleer gets underway on Good Friday March 25 in Dunleer. All volunteers meet at Pat’s Gift Shop at 11am on Friday morning. Young and old are welcome to join the general clean-up of the all approach roads to Dunleer.

Volunteers are asked to wear a reflective vest on the day for safety reasons.

This year we are being joined by the newly formed girl guides under the stewardship of Nola Pluck. A number of supervisors will be in attendance for the younger folks. Litter pickers and bags will be provided for the volunteers.

The groups will meet at Pats and be allocated a particular estate or road. Most will be allocated one of the approach roads to the town.

Over 15 full bags of rubbish were collected last year and will probably be close to that again this year.

The committee would ask people to refrain from throwing rubbish from their cars and also educate their family members that this only puts a blemish on the countryside and leaves it less beautiful than it can be.

If you would like to volunteer please join us at Pats Gift Shop on Main Street on Good Friday at 11am.

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The next generation of entrepreneurs have been busy developing their skills in Redeemer Boys school under the expert guidance of teacher Andrew Casey.

- The school’s Fifth land Sixth class boys ,have been taking part in the Junior Entrepreneur programme which is a 10-16 week entrepreneurial programme for primary school pupils.

This innovative programme opens the minds of primary school pupils to the joy of entrepreneurship at a time in their lives when they are full of imagination and open to new possie bilities.

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The programme has a significant personal development impact on participating pupils, building confidence, self-awareness and selfesteem, and an appreciation of individual skills and talents.

According to Mr Casey the Redeemer boys embraced the challenges of the programme as they set out to create a

brand new enterprise.

“We’ve been busy since January pooling our ideas together and coming up with ideas for a new business. We had to design the idea from scratch and there were plenty of ideas from the boys including a ‘Guess Who’ footballer game, a greetings card company and a sticker company but eventually we went for a brand new board game called ‘Maths Mayhem’ which is suit-

able for junior infants right up to sixth class.

“Our slogan is ‘Made by kids for kids’ and we will be showcasing the board game in the school this week and then during the Louth Showcase event later on in the term where all the other schools in Louth will also bring forward their ideas. It’s been a very worthwhile exercise and the boys have really enjoyed it”, stated Andrew.

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EU Commission activates exceptional support to farmers The European Commission this week announced that it would activate exceptional measures to support farmers in crisis "This is a package of measures which can have a material and positive impact on European agricultural markets and it should now be given the chance to succeed," said Phil Hogan, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Affairs speaking at the Council of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels today.

The package complements last September's €500 million in support measures to farmers.

This week’s actions include next steps on: doubling intervention ceilings for skimmed milk powder and butter; a storage aid scheme for pigmeat; a temporary increase in State aid limits; increased spending on promotion of EU produce inside and outside the EU. The Commission is also encouraging the Member States to make full use of the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) for investment in the agricultural sector and to look into the possibilities of setting up dedicated platforms for EFSI financing.

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‘Looney tunes’ NY tour anniversary Forty years ago today three young Dundalk musicians hopped on a plane to New York due to public demand having wowed pubs and clubs around the ‘Big Apple’ a year previously.

Singer Gerry Foran, guitarist Tommy Kelly and drummer Patsy Rogers were the ‘Looney Tunes’, one of the most successful local bands during the showband era. Patsy had replaced Mickey Kelly who was forced to leave the band due to personal commitments and in March 1976 the trio returned to the Bronx in New York and once again took proved hugely popular with locals during their ten week tour which included twelve days in the Catskill mountains, 100 miles from NYC. According to lead singer Gerry it was a magical time in the young men’s lives and led to many funny stories which still get a telling to this day.

Gerry Foran, Patsy Rogers and Tommy Kelly in America in 1976

“We were three young men who didn’t have a care in the world and we were loving life in New York City. One day I remember we were walking down the main street with our shirts off because it was so hot and we were stopped by a cop who threatened to give us a citation if we didn’t

cover up. I remember we were bemused by the whole situation but we asked him would he take a photo of us before he arrested us and to his credit he duly obliged”, recalls Gerry.

“The whole thing came about through Knockbridge man Tommy Smyth who

was living over there and actually works as an analyst for ESPN nowadays. He loved our sound and brought us over to New York in 1975 and the tour went so well we were asked back again in 76.

“We used to play in a bar called ‘Good Time Charly’s’ and we had several big named

groups come to hear us including KC and the Sunshine Band, the American Drifters and Dr Hook and the Medicine Show.

“It’s hard to believe it was 40 years ago but it was a wonderful tour and we all have so many great memories from that time,” added Gerry.

Community Games swimming finals

The Louth Community Games Swimming Finals will be staged on Sunday April 3 in the Aura Leisure Centre Pool, Dundalk. The competition will run from 8am to 10am, with warm up commencing at 7:30am.

All young people of the appropriate age – born between 1 August 2000 and 31 July 2010 inclusive – living in one of the

eight Community Games registered areas in the county are eligible to participate.

However, they need to act quickly as the deadline for registration is Wednesday, 23 March.

Each swimmer is restricted to entering one individual event and the winner of each event will qualify for the National Community Games Swimming

Finals, which will be staged in Athlone in mid-August. Please note, that to cover pool costs, there will be a charge of €5 per child payable on the day.

Full details of the programme of events, the Community Games areas within the county and entry forms are available on the Louth Community Games website – www. louthcommunitygames.com.

From left: Tony Durnin, Anthony Bradley, Arthur McAreavey and Colm Fergus, members of ONE (Organisation of National Ex-servicemen and Women) took part in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dundalk on Thursday.

Dropped trousers in front of Gardai A man who dropped his trousers in front of Gardai and passsers-by stated that he did not intend to offend anyone by his actions.

Gerard Norton of 21 Cooley Park, Dundalk, admitted the offence when he appeared at Dundalk District Court where he was fined €200 by Judge Flann Brennan.

Insp Yvonne Murphy stated that on November 15 last year, Gardai were on patrol on the Castletown Road when they observed the defendant drop his trousers and underwear before flashing his rear end.

Mr Norton, who had two previous convictions was arrested.

Solicitor, Conor MacGuill, stated

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that he was instructed to say that the act was not intended to cause distress to passers-by or Gardai. There was an explanation for his actions but he was not going to put that forward to the court.

The incident occurred at 3am when he was drunk and on his way home in the company of others.

Mr MacGuill added that the 23-year-old defendant had recently become a father and was hoping to gain employment, and as a result this type of behaviour was behind him.

Judge Flann Brennan imposed a €200 fine in respect of one public order charge.

HaggleRock Theatre Group would like to thank sincerely all those who came and supported their recent production of Jimmy Keary’s comedy For Better, For Worse in the Geraldines GFC, Haggardstown. HaggleRock were delighted with the extremely positive feedback received from the audiences on the three nights. HaggleRock were honoured to have the playwright, Jimmy Keary, in attendance on the closing night. Jimmy, who was delighted with the reception of the play, remarked: “Saturday night was brilliant and memorable. I enjoyed it, the group brought my play wonderfully to life.”

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The Cheerleaders from Ardee Community School’s musical

The Transistion Year students in Ardee Community School are putting on a musical as part of their TY programme.

The Musical is being directed by Ms. Amanda Lane of ‘Starmakers’ Stage School.

Amanda has worked with the school on many occasions and is pleased to present ‘High School Musical’ this year.

The musical is set in Alberquerque, New Mexico and is a teenage boy meets girl story with one or two twists. Casting for the show highlighted

some talented singers and performers who have been selected to play the main roles.

Danny Morse plays Troy Bolton, Niamh Tenanty is Sharpay Evans, Jordan Keenan is Gabriella Montez.

Cian Taaffe plays Chad Danforth. Conor Gillespie is Ryan Evans and Alishea McGuinness plays Taylor McKessie.

It promises to be a wonderful show with signature tunes such as ‘We’re all in this together’ and ‘Breaking Free’.

The students not only make up the cast but have also de-

The Jocks from Ardee Community School’s musical

signed the programme, tickets, backdrop and props for the production.

It is an experience which allows all TY students to get involved and be part of a team effort.

This is an important module as part of the T.Y programme organised and planned by the TY co-ordinator, Paula Conlon. It is on in the Parish Centre, Ardee on Thursday April 7, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the school, price €10.

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Family fun day to raise funds for Tony SkyPark will hold a Family Fun Day on Easter Monday, March 28, in Carlingford, in aid of Tony Mulholland, a SkyPark employee who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Tony, originally from Forkhill, was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The father of five, who recently

married his partner Kim on March 4, was a part of the Carlingford Adventure Centre team for three years and has become a valued member of the staff.

Thomas McArdle, Managing Director, stated that he hopes people will come out to support the event.

“Myself and Tony trained together when we were both starting out as outdoor instructors. Then Tony came to work with me at Carlingford Adventure Centre for a few years. I am now in a position to help fundraise for Tony and his family and I hope that his friends and family will help spread the

St Francis NS has a special reason for supporting Daffodil Day FRIDAY March 11th marked National Daffodil Day in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

St Francis NS, Blackrock had an extra special reason this year to hold an event as one of it’s Second Class pupils has just returned to school following treatment for Cancer.

Every child in the school was invited to wear something yellow and they all got to bed-

down a daffodil bulb ready for planting in the Autumn.

There was also a Coffee Morning and a raffle, held in the school by the St Francis Parents Association, which was open to family, friends and the wider community. There was a great sense of community spirit while also raising funds for a great cause which is close to many of our hearts.

The event raised an amazing €1,300.

The school would like to thank Woodies for donating the daffodil bulbs, Elaine Cosgrove (Village Garden Florist), Louise Coburn (Neal’s Yard Remedies) and Brenda McGee for donating raffle prizes, Food Solutions, the parents who baked and helped out on the day and finally all who supported the event.

word of this event”, explained Thomas.

Families will be able to take part in face painting, bouncy castles (kindly donated by Bounce Magic), archery and body zorbing throughout the day. Soup and sandwiches will be provided to allow everyone to make the most of the day. All proceeds from

the day will be going to the Mulholland family.

Opened in 2014, SkyPark is a Zip Line Adventure Park that hosts activities such as zip lining, rock climbing, Tarzan swings, obstacle courses, base jumps and high ropes for both adults and children.

Those attending the

Family Fun Day will be able to avail of a reduced entry rate of €20 per adult, €15 per 9 – 18 year old and €10 per 5 – 8 year old. In order to attend the event slots must be booked beforehand, with the available slots being at 10am and 2pm. To book please go to www.skypark. ie or call 042-9373100.

Award for art student St Vincent’s Art student Kristina Sarako pictured with her regional winning entry in the All-Island Art competition ‘Imagining the Ireland of 2116’ alongsde teacher Leanne Mullen.

The competition which took place was a partnership project between the Dept of Education and Science, the National Gallery of Ireland and the Education Centre Network. Winning entries will be exhibited in the National Gallery later this year in celebration of the 1916 Centenary year.

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Oxfam Easter Raffle

Oxfam on Clanbrassil St will hold their Easter Raffle on Wednesday March 23 (Spy Wednesday). First prize is an exclusive Michael Kors designer handbag. Second prize is an Easter Hamper while third prize is two bottles of wine. Tickets cost €2 per line or €5 for three lines and can be purchased in the Oxfam shop.

Swim Finals

The Louth Community Games County Swimming Finals will be staged on Sunday April 3 in the Aura Leisure Centre, Dundalk.

Warm up starts at 7:30am and the competition runs from 8am to 10am. Deadline for entries is Wednesday March 23. Please note, that to cover pool costs, there is a charge of €5 euro per child payable on the day. For details go to louthcommunitygames.com

Historical Society

If you have any information regarding the Look Out Post in Whitestown or St. Anne’s Church, Mullaghbuoy, please phone 085 183 3110.

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Over to you Question: Should a tax on soft drinks be introduced to Ireland?

Padraic O’Matais

Leona Kinsella

Siobhan Ward

No way. There is already too many taxes. What we should do is make the manufacturers put less sugar in the drinks.

Wouldn’t that make more sense.

I think it’s a good idea. I’d be all in favour of it. Soft drinks are bad for kids teeth and general health so hopefully the sugar tax comes in here as well.

Absolutely. I’d be a strong advocate of trying to ensure kids don’t eat too much sugar.

If nothing else a tax will help raise awareness and get people talking about the obesity epidemic that is a huge problem amongst our children.

St Patrick’s Day first Down Under

From Page 1 the same time. And as the holiday coincided with St Patrick’s Day, Gillian and the rest of the gang decided it was high time that Gingin held their very first St Patrick’s Day parade.

“In all the years I have been coming to Gingin the Bogan family and Gregory family have never been to Australia the same time except for this St.Patricks week,” explained Gillian.

“I got talking to Sarah Bogan, Peter’s wife, and she suggested on Tuesday a couple of days be-

fore St Patrick’s Day that it might be a nice idea to dress the children up in green and walk from the Post Office to the Park about 200 yards up the road. Both Paul and Peter have two children and at that stage I started to think “Parade!”

“I contacted the Australian Irish Community facebook page who posted up that we were going to have the town of Gingin’s first ever Irish St.Patrick’s Day Parade. I contacted the local free paper who covered the parade and took loads of pictures.

“Gingin is a very small farming community but between the Bogan family, the Gregory family, Heasman family from Kerry and a few wannabe Irish we had 23 in total taking part in our little parade. We walked the street dressed in green and all the locals came out to cheer us on and I have to say it was one of the proudest feeling in the world at that moment to be Irish. After the parade everyone went to the park for a BBQ and all in all it was a really special day,” added a proud Gillian.

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Gwen Oladele No I don’t think so. Education in the schools is better than any tax. Educate them in primary schools about the dangers of too much sugar.

Jennifer and Piper Well I’d have no problem with that as we don’t drink soft drinks in our house. However on a broader level I can see how it would be beneficial to children all over the country if they lessened their sugar intake.

Pat’s golf win

AN eagle three at the par 5 10th proved to be decisive last Sunday as Pat McGuinness (13) took Sunday’s Singles Stableford Competition on countback from Tommy Renaghan (13), Both players showed superb early form as they returned scores of 38pts for the 15 hole competition with McGuinness taking top prize after edging out Renaghan 23pts to 21pts on countback over the last nine holes.

Ultan Gaughran (8),

Darren O’Brien (17) and Caoimhan O’Callaghan (21) took the three Category Prizes with O’Brien having also shot 38ptt on the day.

It was a good week for the club’s 13 handicappers as Danny Miele (13) took the Single Stableford competition on St Patrick’s Day with 35pts.

He won on countback, 23pts to 19pts, from Martin Cairns (17) with Austin Shaw (9), David Murden (13)

and Paul Durnin (20) taking the category prizes.

Club members over 55 years of age are asked to register for the new Veterans categories before the start of the official season by placing a note in the Men’s Tournament Box with their name and category.

The categories are: Category S (Seniors, 55 to 64), Category V (Veterans, 65 to 74) and Category M (Super Veterans 75 +).

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The Louth Family Carers Suppport Group meet every month on the second Monday of every month at 7.00 pm in the Barbican Community Centre in William St, Drogheda.

The meetings are open to all family carers and all are invited to attend.

Enquiries to Winifred on 087 281 5714. e-mail:louthfamilycarers@ gmail.com

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Easter raffle for RCNE

Rape Crisis North East (RCNE) is inviting you to come along and take part in Easter Hamper on Tuesday and Wednesday March 22 and 23. This year the event takes place in Clanbrassil Centre and the Marshes Shopping Centre from 10am to 4pm.

In order to support our services and be in a chance to win a chocolate filled hamper, all you need to do is to buy a line worth €2 or 3 lines worth €5. The hamper can be a great gift to you or you can present it to somebody close to you for Easter.

All proceeds from the raffle 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 attending the service.

Should you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact 9339491, email info@rcne.ie or you can check thewebsite www. rcne.ie.

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Councillors seek 40% pay rise

By Paul Byrne

COUNTY councillors are seeking a 40% pay rise due to an increase in workload since the abolition of town councils back in 2014 which seen the loss of more than 700 representatives.

The pay rise would see the basic payment to councillors of €16,565 increased by almost €6,000.

There are currently 29 councillors serving on Louth County council following the reforms back in 2014.

The Association of Irish Local Govern-

ment, which represents city and county councillors, said the abolition of town councils means its members are covering a wider electoral area and therefore are busier and have greater responsibilities.

It is thought the proposed pay claims will cost the state €6m per year if it goes ahead.

The Association of Irish Local Government has also asked for mobile phone and travel expenses to be brought back to levels prior to they were before Phil Hogan reduced them back in 2014.

The AILG held a survey of its members which indicated that they were working an average of 33 hours a week which included

travelling to and attending council meetings as well as attending various functions around the county.

Four out of 10 councillors work full-time at the job, while many of the others are self-employed or part-time workers.

Jack Reenan Cernon, Liam Casey, Principal Frank Mullen and Haffy Duffy with their Tricolour at Redeemer NS on Proclamation Day

Special guests visit Enterprise Week

By Geraldine Kieran

When the invite for Louth Enterprise sports and comedy networking event came through, it seemed like a really unusual event to be part of the local enterprise week.

Yet, as those who attended An Tain theatre last Thursday would discover, it proved to be an innovative and informa-

tive evening.

There were four main contributing speakers, local business man Sean O’Connor from Statsports and Ciaran Herr from Horseware Ireland, RTE’s Operation Transformation Karl Henry and Brent Pope.

The panel discussed key areas such as leadership, strategy, managing staff and

maintaining balance between work and home. Karl Henry focused on the importance of following your dreams and seizing opportunities. Ciaran Herr spoke honestly about the hard facts of business and maintaining a good business strategy that keeps employees motivated and focused.

Rugby pundit Brent Pope has in recent years gone down

the entrepreneurial route with his shirt brand but has had difficulties in the past with anxiety. I was eager to learn why he got involved with such an event. “Probable because I spent years hiding in a shell, believing I couldn’t achieve a lot of things. Scared to achieve anything. it’s a case of empowering people to follow their passion. To start

a new business, end a business. Just take a leap of faith”, said Brent.

A man with a multi-faceted career from Rugby player to rugby coach at Clontarf RFC, to his weekly battles with George Hook as an Rte. rugby contributor to a children’s book author Mr Pope is a fine example of pursuing your goals and passions.

Pilgrimage to San Giovanni

Local pilgrims are being invited to take part in a pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo from June 20 to 27.

The trip will visit the main sights of San Giovanni Rotondo including the Capuchin Friary and the English office. There will be a day tour to Peitrlcina, half to tour to Monte Saint Angela,a nd a half day tour to San Marco in Lamis.

Total cost is €869 and this includes flights, transfers, seven nights full board accommodation and luxury air-conditioned coach.

Dog Found

Dog found near McDonalds on Dublin St, Dundalk on 6th February 2016. Brown/ black and cream terrier. Please phone 087224202 if you know/are the owner of the dog.

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Dundalk’s St Patrick’s Day Parade

Elaine Kelly and Fiadh Kelly

Gonzalo Escalante, Lucia Reina, Marta Alonso and Miguel Burgos

rmion, e Marmion, Alannah Ma Denise Marmion, Naois James ew tth Ma lly Crowe and Elizabeth McSorley, Mo Crowe

Raachel Lyons, Andrew Lyons, Yasmin McDonagh, Lexi McDonagh and Maria McDonagh

Aaron Ferris, Ben Ferris, Ryan Byrne and Oisin Byrne

and Evelina Gergef, Bozhana Gergef Danka Gergef, Nikolay Gergef,

Mikala Gergef

Jennifer McManus, Siobhan McManus, Avril McManus, Brooke McManus, Margaret McManus, Liam Small and Ann Healy

Shauneen Mackin, Sophie Mackin, Chloe Mackin and Natasha McMahon

Kathleen O’Callaghan

Chelsea McDermott, Kate Murphy, Carley Harrison, Kaylem Harrison and Dane Harrison

Trevor Corrigan and Taylor Corrigan

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Members of Music Generation are heading to Collins Barracks

A lucky group of young singers from Louth will be taking part in A Nation’s Voice this Easter Sunday afternoon – an open-air, free performance taking place at Collins’ Barracks, Dublin, presented by the Arts Council and RTÉ, in association with the National Museum of Ireland, the Association of Irish Choirs and Music Generation, as part of Ireland 2016.

The local group, entitled Youth Louth Voices, is made up of young singers from Music Generation Louth’s Dundalk and Drogheda Choirs.

The group has been meeting on Monday evenings to work with Drogheda based choral director Patricia Hegarty in preparation for this very special occasion which will include the world première of ‘One Hundred Years a Nation’, a major new orchestral and choral work commissioned for

Muldoon.

The concert, presented by Miriam O’Callaghan, will be

broadcast live on RTÉ One, on RTÉ Radio 1 and on www.rte. ie/1916.

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Family Notices novena

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novena to the sacred heart

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.M.

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

novena to the sacred heart

novena to the sacred heart

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

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

Ms Valerie Marron, Donal Donnelly, Marc Levins and Ms AnnMarie Babington from Ardee Community School who attended the Green Schools Expo in the RDS. The Expo is an international forum where Green Schools meet to showcase and share their ideas and the Green Schools Committee in ACS were privileged to be invited.

Our Weekly Deadline For Family Notices is 4pm Fridays prior to Wednesday Publication.

HaggleRock help orchestra As HaggleRock Theatre Group were about to start their first performance of For Better For Worse at the Geraldine’s GAA club-rooms last weekend, they received information regarding an urgent request on face book from the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland who were reaching out for donations to help them travel to the White House in Washington DC to perform for President Barack Obama during the St. Patrick’s week celebrations.

On hearing the news, HaggleRock members decided to make a donation from the proceeds of their first night’s performance and presented five hundred euros (€500) the following day to Sharon Treacy-Dunne, Director of Cross Border of Ireland. Sharon

Contact Noeleen for further information.

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thanked HaggleRock Theatre members for their kind generosity at such short notice and wished the group the best of luck in their own three night performances in Haggardstown.

HaggleRock Theatre Group Chairman, Patricia Reynolds made the donation on behalf of all the members said ‘We are delighted to help out the CBOI in their hour of need and are proud that being a local group with many members from Haggardstown/ Blackrock community that we were in a position to facilitate them at this time. To receive an invitation from the White House is outstanding, and we wish them the best of luck in representing the island of Ireland’.

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Contact 087-265-2214 or www.kathybarryphotos.com GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE— Suites/Antique furniture repaired and recovered. Better than new. 086-080-0788 CARPENTRY SERVICES—Wide range of carpentry services for homes. 25 years experience. Flooring, Fitting Doors, Flatpack assembly etc. Handy man services also available. No job too small. Contact 087-988-8673

situations wanted

LADY AVAILABLE—Lady available for looking after children from 3pm Monday Friday. Non-Driver. Ph 086-157-2654

tuition

GRINDS—Experienced PHD student available to give grinds in Junior Cert Maths and Science and Leaving Cert Biology, Chemistry and Maths. Covering all levels. Call 089 477 2568.

PROPERTY/RENTALS

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 ADVERTISE YOUR HOUSE Premises for rent or sale to 60,000 readers a week from €5. Telephone Dundalk Leader 042 93 -20888

planning

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—I Rauri McCool intend to apply for permission for the installation of 3 no. velux roof windows at the front of the house at 22 Headford, Mount Avenue, Dundalk. 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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Computers Service & Repair

Blinds

CTI Repair Centre Unit 7/8 Butterly Business Park, Coes Road, Dundalk.

Phone: 042 935 2785

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Screen and Keyboard replacement on Laptops our speciality €10 OFF any repair with this voucher No Fix? No Fee!!

Bathrooms

SEAN MURRAY Plumbing & Heating

Complete Bathroom Refurbishment Gas & Oil Boiler Servicing PLUMBER DUNDALK-OUR.IE Dundalk, Co. Louth murrayplumbing@mail.com Phone: 087-960 7700

Blinds

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Building Contractors

Conservatories/Windows/Sunrooms

McElroy u.P.V.C.Product Ltd.

Bathroom Refurbishment completed in 5 Days, Painting, Decorating, Wall & Floor Tiling, For a competitive quote for All Home Improvements, Extensions, Sunrooms and Conservatories.

All P.V.C. products Supplied and Fitted, Fascia, Soffit and Guttering. We also have a Complete Range of P.V.C. Doors & Windows. All Types of Roof Repairs and Maintenance.

Telephone: 087 260 2501 anytime

Carpet Cleaning

Gardening

Early To Bed And Early To Rise It’s Not Worth A Damn If You Don’t Advertise

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Locksmiths

Gardening

We Specialise in All Garden Work • • • •

Grass Cutting Hedge Cutting Tree Topping & Felling Power Washing

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Window & Gutter Cleaning House & Garage Clearance No Job Too Big or Too Small Flower Beds Cleaned – Weed Free!

Free estimates Tel Frank 087 6928327

Top Soil 1 to 20 Tons in 1 Ton Bag or Loose Sand, Gravel, Blocks, Crushed Stone Site Clearance, Mini Digger For Hire

Sliding Robes/Wardrobes

Unit 11 Demesne Shopping Centre Phone 042 933 8677; Mobile 085 144 7487

Key Cutting-Residential/ Auto/ Commercial Locks Supplies & Fitted Safes Supplied & Fitted Ladies & Gents Shoe Repair

24 Hour Emergency Service Available

087 231 9752

Skips

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Power Washing

Exterior House Painting

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Ace Side Gates Pressure Treated Gates & Frames

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21 Good Morning Louth were delighted to welcome students from the Western Michigan University to their premises on Friday last. The students were visiting the NetwellCASALA Centre and called in to view how our service operates. They were very impressed and very eager to learn more about this important telephone re-assurance service.

Wheelie Bins

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Yarnbombing takes over The Square

By Paul Byrne

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Windows

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Market Square was awash with colour last week as the trees and benches were ‘yarnbombed’ by members of the Louth ICA in celebration of International Women’s Day. In case you are unfamiliar with the concept of ‘Yarnbombing’, it is a type of street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fiber. According to Louth ICA Federation President Susan Potts she decided to ‘yarnbomb’ the Market Square after she seen a similar event occur while on holiday in Portugal.

“We are delighted to bring a bit of colour to Market Square and we are

Bernie Reid, Brenda Leary, Susan Potts and Assumpta Gray actually the very first ICA last few weeks crocheting guild in the country to do and knitting in preparasomething like this and tion for this event”, stated we think it’s turned out Susan. very well. We have about “Each member was also 200 ICA (Irish Country- given a card to write down women’s Association) what the ICA means to members in Co. Louth and them and there are some we’ve been busy over the lovely messages dotted

Michael (Mickey) Rogers Greenacres, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Sunday March 20. Michael (Mickey) dearly beloved father of Sharon, Sandra, Donna, Wayne, and his late daughter Mary, husband of Teresa, brother of Patricia, Anne and the late Anthony and Gerard. Deeply regretted by his son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, wife, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Thomas Treanor 36 Glenmore Park, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Saturday March 19. Beloved husband of Sadie, much loved father of AnnMarie, Catherine and the late Imelda, dear son of the late Thomas and Brigid and adored grandfather of Sophie, Rachel, Shane, Ryan, Hollie, Rhys, Naoise and the late Keela-Mae. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, daughters, grandchildren, sister Frances, sons-in-law Gary and Paul, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

James McMahon 4 Fatima Park, Dundalk, peacefully, in St. Peter’s Nursing Home, Castlebellingham, surrounded by his family, on Friday March 18. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Eccles) and dear father of Peter and Mary. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing son, daughter, grandchildren Samantha, Nicole and Leah, sisters Eileen and Maura, his relatives and many friends.

Catherine (Marie) Byrne (née Cluskey), Feran Drive, Louth Village, suddenly on Thursday March 17.

Marie beloved wife of Michael and dear mother of Kim, Liam and Jill.

Deeply regretted by her husband,

around the square. We are also conscious that it is National Tree Week as well as International Women’s Day so we are celebrating both events with our yarnbombing.

“The ICA is fantastic organisation and it is growing all the time. We have eleven guilds in Co. Louth and we see ourselves as a welcoming and fun organisation which offers support, friendship, personal development, education and learning.

Some people may think that all we do is knit and sew but there is so much more to the organisation and we have women of all ages who share and exchange skills and support as well as friendship,” added Susan.

Death Notices Kayden, Shannon, Jamie, and Chloe, brothers Noel and Eamonn and sister Martina Lowrey, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Mary Enright (née Belton), Beechmount Drive, Dundalk, suddenly on March. Mary, beloved mother of Padraig, Emma, Robbie, Dean, Chloe and Samantha and wife of the late Joseph. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers Denis, Pat and Michael, sisters Kathleen and Carmel, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Pauline Englishby (née Ward), Lowerath, Mullacrew, Louth Village, peacefully in the Mater Private Hospital, on Tuesday March 15. Pauline, beloved wife of PJ and dear mother of Tanya, Ciaran, Philip, Aisling, and Róisín and grandmother of the late Alanna Rose. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, daughter in law Michelle, mother in law Maisie, sisters Patricia, Cecelia, Veronica, and Philomena, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Patsy Fox Rathbrist, Tallanstown, suddenly on Wednesday March 16.

Deeply regretted by his loving partner Margaret, children Ashling, Anthony, Stephen and their mum Kay, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.

James (Jemmy) Bradley (former fire- officer), Lambs Tce., Ardee, peacefully in Moorehall Lodge, Ardee on Tuesday March 15. Sadly missed by his wife Kathleen, son Paudie, daughters Breda, Ita and Annette, brothers, sisters, sons-in-

law, daughter-in-law, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Eilish Fearon (nee Cleary), Proleek, Ravensdale, Dundalk, peacefully in Marymount Hospice, Co Cork, on Tuesday March 15. Eilish beloved wife of the late Charlie, and dear mother of Joanne and Charlie.

Deeply regretted by her daughter, son, daughter in law Allison, son in law Niall, grandchildren Daniel, Darragh, Polly and Liadán, brothers Joe and Brendan sisters Moya and Helena, relatives and friends.

Kathleen Kelly (née Alderson), Fatima Court, Dundalk, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday March 15. Kathleen, predeceased by her husband Pauric, daughter Rita, daughter-in-law Margaret. Very deeply regretted by her loving daughters Annette, Marie, Kay and Ailish, sons Jim, Paddy, Gerard and Oliver, sister Elsie, sister-inlaw May, sons-in-law, daughters-inlaw, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Tom Conway Courtbane formerly Plumbridge and the Danny Boy Dundalk, passed away peacefully aged 94 at Craigavon Area Hospital with his loving family by his side on Friday March 11. Loving husband of Lizzy, devoted father of John, Tom, Hugh, Elma, Leo and Eamonn. Dear brother of Bridie.

Maura Crosby (née Quigley), Beechmount Drive, Dundalk, peace-

News

in Brief Holy Spirit

A seven week programme entitled ‘Finding New Life in the Spirit’ will commence on Thursday March 31 and run every Thursday until May 12 at 7.30pm in the Magnet Pastoral Centre, Mulholland Ave, Dundalk. The course is devoted to getting to know the Holy Spirit – third person of the Blessed Trinity. For further information contact The Oratory, Carroll Village 9335566, Madge on 9336558 or Frank on 0879730226.

Brides’s Lotto

The following numbers were drawn in the St Brides GFC lotto on Monday March 14 for the jackpot of €6,000: 04, 06, 13, 26. There was no winner and no Match 3 winner.

Tickets on sale (Priced €2) from Mac Namee’s Bar, Mc Guinness’s Bar Dundalk, Giovanni’s Chipper, Brodigan’s Shop, Cluskey’s Bar, Finnegan’s Foodstore Louth, any committee member or play online atwww.stbridesgfc.com

Look Out Post

If you have any information regarding the Look Out Post in Whitestown or St. Anne’s Church, Mullaghbuoy, please phone 0851833110.

tal, on Monday March 14. Maura predeceased by her husband Brendan and daughters Marian and Margaret (in infancy), brother Paddy. Very deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Jimmy, Brendan, Gerard, Alan and Thomas, daughters Bernadette, Brenda, Mary and Anna, brothers Gerry, Clement, sisters Geraldine, Marie and Noeleen, sons in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Margaret Healy (née Johnston) Farm Road, Annagassan, tragically, following an accident, on Sunday March 13. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Colbert. Sadly missed by her daughters Jeanette and Louise, grandchildren, sisters Mary, Kathleen, Chris and Linda, brothers Peter and John, Jeanette’s partner Oliver, Louise’s partner Connor, brothersin-law Fintan and Declan, nephews, nieces, relatives and close family friends.

Mary McGuinness Rath Bán, Dromiskin, Co. Louth (formerly Burtonport, Co. Donegal) peacefully in Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, after a short illness and surrounded by her loving family, on Monday March 14. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom. Very deeply regretted by her loving sons Paul, Ciaran, Kevin and Niall, her daughter Geraldine (Johnston) , daughters-in-law Ann and Oonagh, son-in-law Brian, also Tess, and her much loved 13 grand-children, her sisters-in-law Mary, Joan and Maura, nephews John Andrew and Neill,

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VOLVO S90 & V90

Hill Street, Dublin Rd., Dundalk.

042 9331515/086 2559201

Volvo have just announced details of their new S90 & V90 models. At launch there will be a choice of two four-cylinder 2.0-litre diesel engines, the front-wheeldrive D4 (190hp/400Nm) and the all-wheel-drive D5 (235hp/480Nm).

There are two trim levels Momentum and Inscription.

All models are well equipped with entry level Momentum coming with Volvo’s Pilot Assist – which automatically keeps the S90/V90 at a safe distance from the vehicle in front – you set the speed / distance – and it will automatically follow the flow of the traffic in front, it will even keep it in lane at speeds of up to 80 mph – it does not even need to see a car in front to work.

There is City Safety as stan-

dard again across the range; it comprises automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and large-animal detection. Which can help to avoid or reduce the impact of animals such a deer or horses at day/night.

In addition there is the Sensus infotainment system 9” touch screen, satellite navigation (including lifetime annual map updates), with voice-control and access to the internet and a range of cloud-based apps such as TuneIn, Stitcher and Yelp. Plus leather upholstery, LED headlights with active high beam, two-zone climate control with ‘CleanZone’ air-filtration system, keyless engine starting and heated front seats.

The boot lid on the S90 is powered and so is the tailgate

YOUR NEXT NISSAN’S NOT TOO FAR AWAY

If you live in the Monaghan or Dundalk area, a brand new Nissan could be closer than you think. Cabra Cars in Kingscourt and Boyne Cars of Drogheda are giving you an exclusive incentive to make this short trip. Offering 2 years free servicing for all Monaghan and Dundalk residents when you purchase a brand new Nissan.

If you’re thinking about a new car, make sure to drop in. It could be worth the trip.

Drop into Boyne Cars, Donore Road, Drogheda, call 041 9838566 or visit www.boynecars.ie Drop into Cabra Cars, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, call 042 9667333 or visit www.cabracars-nissan.ie

NISSAN.YOU’LL NEVER LOOK BACK. Offers available for a limited period only. Term and conditions apply.

2 YEARS FREE SERVICING FOR MONAGHAN AND DUNDALK RESIDENTS

on V90.

Moving up to the Inscription and you gain Nappa soft leather upholstery, powered front seats, a 12.3” active TFT driver’s information display (Momentum cars get an 8” version), 18” diamond-cut/ silver alloy wheels, keyless entry and handsfree boot/ tailgate opening and closing.

Additional premium touches include walnut interior inlays, rear footwell and side step illumination, and chrome exterior details.

You can add extras such as the Xenium package that adds a powered tilt and slide glass sunroof (panoramic in the V90), a parking camera system with 360o surround view, and Park Assist Pilot, which includes automatic parallel and 90o parking.

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All-New

Renault KADJAR Start living

2.9% APR

PLUS UP TO €3,000 DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTION

Available until 31st March

2.9% APR

PLUS UP TO €3,000 DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTION

Available until 31st March Models shown: Renault KADJAR Signature Nav 1.5 dCi, RRP €30,790; Renault CAPTUR Intense TCe 90, RRP €20,890; Renault CLIO Dynamique S Nav TCe 90, RRP €19,090. Prices exclude metallic paint, delivery and dealer-related charges. Maximum recommended delivery charge €725. Finance example: Renault KADJAR Expression+, RRP €25,190. Deposit €5,585. Deposit contribution up to €3,000. Term 36 monthly payments of €199. APR 2.9%. Total cost of credit €1,088 inc doc & completion fee €75 each. Optional final payment €10,378. 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. [Warning: You will not own these goods until the final payment is made].

BLACKSTONE MOTORS Newgrange Business Park, Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth Tel 041 9831100 www.blackstonemotors.ie

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Stepway

Logan MCV

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BLACKSTONE MOTORS

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Models shown: Sandero Signature 1.2 RRP €11,990, Sandero Stepway Signature TCe 90 RRP €14,290, Duster Signature dCi 4x4 RRP €20,190, Logan MCV Signature 1.2 RRP €13,190. Prices exclude dealer related charges, recommended dealer delivery charge €600. Finance example based on Dacia Sandero ALTERNATIVE 1.2 16V 75: 36 monthly payments of €99, weekly payment equivalent €23; RRP €9,990 deposit/part exchange €3,299; optional final payment of €4,096; total cost of credit €1,119; typical APR 6.9% includes a doc fee of €75 and a completion fee of €75. Payments will not be drawn weekly. 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 www.dacia.ie [Warning: You will not own these goods until the final payment is made]. *3 years/100,000km Manufacturer’s Warranty as standard.

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Seedless Grapes Green & Red 500g Punnets

Fresh Blueberries 125g Punnets

Irish Pineapples

Pears per Punnet

2 For

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Only

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€3.00

€3.00

99c

99c