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Dundalk athlete Gina Akpe Moses is the new queen of Irish athletics having captured the country’s first sprint title at U20, U23 or Senior level. Gina won the 100 metres U20 European title in 11.71 seconds in Grosetto Italy last Friday afternoon much to the delight of her former teammates in St Gerards and Blackrock Athletic clubs.

Born in Nigeria, Gina moved to Dundalk at the age of three and shortly afterwards joined St Gerard’s Athletic Club in Dundalk where her prodigious talent was nurtured and developed. She then made the switch to Blackrock Athletics club where she improved still furGina Akpe Moses with her gold medal.

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Garda warning over break-ins Gardai are warning home and car owners to be extra vigilant after a series of breakins through the area in recent days.

A number of homes and vehicles were targeted and Gardai have warned people not to leave valuables in cars or to ensure that their homes have been locked up when they leave.

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By Eunan Whyte

There will be no more European football for Dundalk this season following a narrow defeat away to Rosenborg on Wednesday evening. Yet again Dundalk produced another fine performance in European competition but unfortunate-

ly narrowly missed out as Norwegian champions scored their winner during extra time.

Stephen Kenny declared prior to the match that Dundalk would have to produce one of the great all time matches by an Irish side in Europe if they were to set up a dream tie with

Celtic this week. For the majority of the first half it looked as though they were on course to do exactly that.

Just like in Oriel Park a week previously Rosenborg struggled to compete with Dundalk who were first to every ball and causing the home defence all sorts of pressure. The Lilywhites deservedly took the lead after 12 minutes when Brian Gartland showed his strength

while heading home a pinpoint Michael Duffy corner. The small band of loyal travelling fans could hardly contain themselves as their heroes took a 2-1 lead in the tie overall thanks to Gartland’s first goal in Europe since 2014 when he scored against Jeunesse Esch.

Just three minutes later Dundalk almost doubled their lead as another Michael Duffy corner was met by the head of

From Page 1 ther under the guidance of Brian Morris before moving to the UK with her family in 2014 where she linked up with Birmingham based club the Birchfield Harriers.

18-year old Gina qualified for the final by finishing second in her semi-final but there was no stopping her in the final where she gained revenge on German Keshia Kwadwo who had narrowly beaten her a year earlier at the European Youth Championships where she claimed silver.

Speaking after the race an ecstatic Gina revealed she was shocked to come out on top having expected to come second.

“I was very pleased with how the race went as I didn’t expect to win but here I am! I

came second in my semi-final and thought that realistically I would probably finish second going on rankings so I’m quite happy I win,” stated Gina.

“I was pushing so hard the last 30 metres trying to hold my rivals off as best I could.

I could see them out of the corner of my eye and I just thought to myself keep on going, don’t get caught. I knew it was close so I was going to have to get the dip right and thankfully I did so yeah, I did it.

“It was such a brilliant feeling when I realised I win and I almost cried but managed to hold the tears in.

Gina wasn’t the only athlete from Dundalk representing the town in Grosetto with recent European bronze medallist Kate O’Connor putting in another excellent showing in the heptathlon.

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David McMillan. Unfortunately for Dundalk McMillan’s powerful header was acrobatically tipped over the bar by Anders Hansen in the Rosenberg goal.

Dundalk’s defence, marshalled by the superb Niclas Vemmelund, were coping with everything Rosenborg could throw at them until just before half time when Yann-Erik de Lanlay latched on to a Jansen pass before slotting past

the outrushing Gary Rogers. It was a case of déjà vu for Dundalk who had conceded just before half time for the second week in a row against the Norwegians.

The second half saw Rosenborg step it up and begin to live up to their billing as one of the best sides in the qualifiers.

They began to put Dundalk under all sorts of pressure and but Vemmelund and Gartland continued to hold firm.

Dundalk best chance of a winner came late on when Robbie Benson’s curling effort was well saved by Hansen.

Extra-time followed and with Dundalk looking the wearier of the two teams Rosenborg eventually scored the match winning goal when Icelandic international Matthias Vilhjalmsson nodded Hedenstad’s delivery to the top-corner of the net eight minutes into the first period of

extra-time.

Dundalk continued to give everything they had and substitute Ciaran Kilduff almost produced a fairytale ending for Stephen Kenny’s men but his shot was tipped on to the bar by Hansen in the home goal. That proved to be the last real chance of the game for Dundalk as they bowed out at the second qualifying stage having put up a tremendous performance over the two legs.

Patience qualified for the 100 metres final at the European Youth Olympic festival in Hungary yesterday in a magnificent time of 11.74.

The St Gerard’s Athletics club star has been

tipped for stardom and alongside Gina Akpe Moses achievements Dundalk could very well lay claim to two of the world’s best female sprinters in years to come.

Gina claims European Championship gold

Gina Akpe Moses with her gold medal

old O’Connor finished in eighth place overall with an impressive points tally of 5759.

That total earned Kate a European youth record and caps off a fine month for the St Gerard’s athlete.

Meanwhile Patience Jumbo-Gula showed she is one of the finest sprinters in Europe at underage level as she cruised into yesterday’s final just a couple of days after her 16th birthday.

Gardai appeal for witnesses to road crash near Ardee

Gardaí in Ardee are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred south of Aclint Bridge, Ardee, Co. Louth at approximately 1 a.m last Friday morning.

A three-car collision occurred and one female driver (39 years), and two female passengers (37 & 69 years) were killed at the scene. Two males were seriously injured and were subsequently removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

The N2 was closed between Ardee and Aclint Bridge to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and remained closed for the day.

It has been reported that two of the cars were travelling home together as a group having just returned from holi-

days abroad. They were travelling back to their home in Donegal from Dublin airport when the accident occurred.

It is believed five people were in the car in which the three women died.

Male relatives were travelling in the car behind the women’s car.

The N2 road is the main road servicing Dublin-Derry and is one of the busiest roads in the country. It has been the scene of numerous accidents in recent years including the death of elderly cousins Josie Duff (79) and Kathy McDonald (70) who were hit by a car last January after they got off a bus at Hunterstown.

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Dundalk Credit Union is official community partner of Louth GAA Louth GAA are delighted to introduce Dundalk Credit Union as an official Community Partner, in a sponsorship deal that will deliver significantly increased investment in the Louth Development Squads and the DKIT Scholarship programme over the next three years. The community partnership deal will see increased investment in the underage Louth Development Squads (both hurling and football), and will also deliver increased funding to the Louth GAA/DKIT Scholarship programme, over the next three years.

Louth GAA currently operates development squads at U14, U15, U16 and U17 levels, in both hurling and football, and the investment in underage development is fundamental to the ambition held within the county to consistently compete at the highest level.

Dundalk Credit Union has a long and proud

Des Halpenny Chairman Louth Co Board with Developement Squad players Carl Gillispie and TJ Doheny and Dundalk Credit Union Board members (back) Tom D’Arcy Chairman, Sean McDonald, Sharon Clinton, Billy Doyle CEO, Paddy Donnelly, Jim Wallace, Damien Rooney. Front, Frankie Watters and Janet Hardy

history of investing in and supporting the local community – over €500,000 has been contributed to community groups in sponsorship and support in the last 10 years. The selection of Dundalk Credit Union as community partner by Louth GAA gives Dundalk Credit Union the opportunity to not only expand its community support and investment program across County Louth but also to provide meaningful support

to DKIT - the leading higher education provider in the North East of Ireland.

The importance of securing this substantial deal is that it secures the investment level in both the Development squads and the DKIT Scholarship program which is paramount to ensuring the level of commitment that has been previously placed in the Development squads can be continued.

Louth GAA County Board Chairperson Des

Halpenny said “We are delighted to welcome Dundalk Credit Union into the Louth GAA family. Dundalk Credit Union, like ourselves has a strong community focus and occupies a prominent place in the Dundalk and surrounding areas. This is another good fit for Louth GAA, and demonstrates the continued commitment of our organisations to the Youth of the County and our communities”.

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Sinn Féin Councillor Kevin Meenan has announced his resignation as a member of Louth County Council.

Mr Meenan has been an active member of Sinn Féin for almost twenty five years holding various positions in his local Cumann.

He was first elected to Dundalk Town Council in 1999 and in the past he has held the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair within Dundalk Town Council and has been on numerous committees including housing, planning, education and infrastructure.

Sinn Féin group leader Councillor Tomás Sharkey

Cllr Kevin Meenan.

paid tribute to the contribution made by Kevin over the years.

“Kevin has stood down

on health grounds and we wish him and his family all the best. He will be missed on the council team. Kevin is a very wise and fair man.

He has an easy manner and his openness and honesty won him many friends across the chamber and among the officials in the council. He worked hard for everyone in his constituency and has set the bar high for all public representatives in Louth.”

The Party will be holding a convention in the last week of August to nominate a replacement for Kevin Meenan. Tomás Sharkey said “Kevin’s shoes are big ones to fill.”

Given chance to avoid conviction A man who was given the chance to avoid a conviction with €300 donation to charity was told that Dundalk District Court was not a cheap court.

Colin McGuigan of Ardaghy, Omeath pleaded guilty

to two public order charges at Knocknagora on July 8 this year.

Solicitor Conor MacGuill stated that his client was on disability allowance and asked that the amount of the contri-

bution would be reduced.

However, Judge John Coughlan refused the request, stating that this is not a cheap court. He stated he would strike the matter out when the money was paid.

ion CEO Billy Doyle said “Dundalk Credit Union is delighted to take on this role as community partner of Louth GAA, and is committed to supporting young players, along with their parents and their communities, from all areas of the county to deliver and perform to their full potential”.

Louth GAA recognises the strong community focus, footprint and reputation that Dundalk Credit Union has in Dundalk and its surrounding areas, and with the financial and reputational support of Dundalk Credit Union continued investment in underage squad development and roll out of various programmes is assured.

It is anticipated that over 200 Academy players annually, from all areas of Co. Louth, will benefit directly from the increased investment, by re-enforcing its commitment to high-quality training and development standards.

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in Brief Relic Of St Faustina

A Relic of St Faustina (Divine Mercy) will be installed on Friday July 28 at 8pm St in Patrick’s Chapel, Cullyhanna.

Fr Peter Prusakiewick CSMA is bringing the relic to the Parish from the Sisters in Kracow Poland.

This is part of a Triduum of Holy Masses to welcome St Faustina, the second Mass will be in St Patrick’s on Saturday 29 at 8pm and the third date is Sunday July 30 at 10am St Michael’s Newtownhamilton.

Fr Peter will speak at all three Masses.

The Pilgrim statue of St Michael the Archangel will be present also. All are welcome.

St Joseph’s GFC Lotto There was no winner of St Josephs GFC lotto jackpot €3,900.

The numbers drawn were 4, 9, 18, 28. The €50 winners were 1. Stephen Hanneffy c/o Ollie Corrigan 2. Bridie Murphy c/o Aine Murphy 3. A & L Kieran c/o John Brennan.

Dundalk’s newest supporters visit from Plymouth

By Paul Byrne

Dundalk’s European adventures caught the imagination of plenty of football supporters last season with the Lilywhites epic run to the Europa League group stages thrilling fans both home and abroad.

Dundalk’s monumental efforts caught the attention of three football fans living in Plymouth when one of Dundalk’s victories in Europe netted them £1000 in a football bet. Joe Bracher, Gail Walker and her twin sister Emma Walker were so grateful for Dundalk helping their accumulator come in that they pledged to become supporters of the team and organise a visit to a match this season.

Unfortunately for the trio the match they arranged to come over for against Galway had been re-arranged due to Dundalk’s commitments in Europe. Thankfully there was a happy ending to this tale however as club officials heard about their plight and invited them down to Oriel Park last weekend where they got to meet the squad and manager Stephen Kenny.

According to Gail it was an experience the trio enjoyed immensely.

“During last season, my partner and twin sister, started to follow Dundalk FC. We live in Plymouth, Devon and we weren’t really aware of the Irish premier league but a football tipster we were following last year

kept tipping Dundalk to win,” explained Gail.

“During one roll over accumulator attempt, where we hoped to rollover £25 into £1000, we decided that, if we won, whatever team won us the £1000, we would visit that place. So when Dundalk won a match to win us the final bet of the challenge, we decided to look into arranging a trip and watch a home match.

“We were so excited and back in January, we booked some flights from Exeter to Dublin, booked accommodation in Dundalk, worked out the home game to watch, arranged a trip to the dogs on the Saturday and everything was fantastically exciting. I even looked into whether there were any mascot packages as a bit of fun as we so wanted to celebrate the trip.

“Then we found out that the match we picked (home to Galway on 14 July) had been rescheduled. We were so gutted but our flights and accommodation were not refundable so we still came over to see your beautiful town.

“Then we got word that we had been invited to go down to Oriel Park to meet the team, see the grounds and watch a training session - the next best thing to watching a game. Everyone was incredibly friendly and it was a pleasure to meet so many lovely people .... hopefully we’ll back for a game soon,” stated Gail.

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Consistent offender at risk of spell in prison A man who was given a ten months sentence was warned that he would spend ten months looking out the window of Mountjoy if he offended during that time.

Noel McDonagh (42) of 54 Grange Drive, Muirhevnamor appeared at Dundalk District Court for the production of a Probation and Community Service reports.

At a previous sitting he had pleaded guilty to the theft of €130 bike from Halfords, €140 worth of decoration from EuroGiant, Marshes Shopping Centre, and a theft from Heatons.

Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated

that the report concluded that his client was fit to take on Community Service.

He added the Mr McDonagh had stayed away from certain shops as directed by the court, and pointed out that it was an achievement for him to stay out of trouble.

Judge John Coughlan stated that as he was a consistent offender he would impose a ten-month sentence which he suspended for ten months.

“If you do anything in that time you will spend ten months looking out the window in Mountjoy,” warned Judge Coughlan.

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Helen succeeds Willie as Tidy Towns chairperson

Helen Byrne has been elected as the new chair of Dundalk Tidy Towns.

Helen, who lives in Súil na Mara on the Lower Point Road succeeds Willie Duffy who sadly passed away in May. According to Helen her main focus will be to continue the great work done by Willie while also working very hard to ensure that Dundalk retain their gold medal at the tidy towns awards later on this year.

“I met Willie at the start of ‘Tidy Towns’

Helen Byrne

and from the very beginning I really admired the way he could get things done. He had a great passion for the town and if you came to him with an idea he would always

be there to encourage and support you.

If someone deserved praise he would make sure they got it. He is sadly missed and I know I have very big shoes to fill,” stated Helen.

“I have been on the Tidy Towns Committee since it started back in 2006. I am originally from Dublin but my husband is from Cluan Enda. I got involved in the Tidy Towns as I really love the town and I think it’s important to have it looking well.

I love where I live as I have the view of the mountains and the water and as well as that the Navvy Bank is a great place to walk as you have all the views and the sounds of all the different water birds,” she added.

“The committee over the next few months will be discussing new ideas and projects for 2018.

We will be focusing on educating kids in the hope to teach them about taking pride in where they live. We are always

looking for volunteers and if anyone would like to help they can contact us through our facebook page. We have installed a sensory wall for children with autism in St Helena Park. We are also launching a history project next week that will be displayed park street. One of the main focuses of our entire committee will be to work very hard to retain the gold medal this year at the tidy towns awards,” promised Helen.

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Dundalk Gaels U-7 GAA Blitz

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Dundalk Gaels GFC hosted a U7 blitz between Cooley kickhams, John Mitchels, St.Kevins, Nh Fionbarra and the Dundalk Gaels.

The games were refereed by two of the Gaels under 14 players and they did a fantastic job not just refereeing but also explaining the rules and encouraging all the players from all the different clubs.

The games themselves were fought very hard with little or nothing between all the teams. Amazingly all the games ended up a draw with a great show of fair play with all players lining up after each game and shaking hands.

The players and spectators all celebrated the great matches by enjoying the ice-cream that was provided by the Dundalk Gaels.

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Song-writing Workshop

Following on from a successful first term of Pick Up and Play, Music Generation Louth is running a three-day Songwriting and Music Production workshop from Monday July 31 to Wednesday August 2.

Throughout the three days the participants will be writing, producing and recording their own music using guitars, bass, keyboard and drums. Modern songwriting techniques and equipment, including sampling and loop pedals, will also be used.

The course is taking place in the Oriel Centre Dundalk Jail and will run from 10 to 2.30pm each day. The course is open to upper primary and secondary level students and the participants will be grouped by age and ability.

Booking form is available at http://musicgenerationlouth. ie/music-generationlouths-pick-up-andplay-summer-sessionlearn-to-write-and-produce-your-own-songs/.

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Three local parks receive Green Flag

By Paul Byrne

Three parks in Dundalk have been awarded a Green Flag by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce.

The 2017 awards are available to public parks, country parks, cemeteries and green spaces across the whole country.

For the second year in a row Blackrock Park has been recognised for the outstanding work done by the Blackrock Park committee while Ice House Hill and St Helena Park were also awarded with a Green Flag.

Last year saw the initial introduction of the Green Flag Award for Parks Scheme across the whole of Ireland, and this resulted in some of Ireland’s most significant landmark parks and estates being recognised for the quality of their green spaces.

Building upon this success additional local authorities have entered the scheme for the first time in 2017. Eileen

Cllr Colm Markey, Ann Fennelly, Eileen Carter fo Blackrock Park committee, and Robert Moss of An Taisce

Carter, chairperson of the Blackrock Park Committee was understandably delighted to accept another Green Flag on behalf of the committee.

“For the second year in a row Blackrock Park has been awarded the internationally recognised PARK GREEN FLAG.

We are absolutely delighted with this recognition of the work of the Blackrock Park Committee and the wonderful park volunteers who toil, across the four seasons, to make this very special community and biodiverse amenity a pleasure for all who visit,” stated Eileen.

“The criteria for judging parks for the flag is an international one and not just a national one, and you will see these flags flying in London and many other cities and towns across the world.

“We were not alone this year, as also bringing a PARK GREEN

FLAG back to Louth was Ice House Hill, St Helena Park and St Dominic’s (Drogheda).

Our thanks to Louth County Council who nominated and supported our Park. We will raise the 2018 fag pride in the next few weeks,” added a delighted Eileen.

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Jecintah Kilhougeh (44) of 16 Mooreland Row, Lisdoo, Dundalk escaped without a conviction after paying €300 to the Court Poor Box. The defendant admitted stealing clothes from Penney’s, the Marshes.

Judge John Coughlan stated that he would strike the matter out after the money was paid.

Church Gate Collection The annual Post-Polio Support Group church gate collection will take place in Blackrock/Haggardstown area on July 29 & 30. All the funds donated will be used to provide polio survivors in the Louth area a small heating grant for their winter fuel season as the cold weather affects their immune system.

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Talented singers provide boost for SOSAD charity

By Eunan Whyte

A special ‘Stars in Your Eyes’ event hosted by the Bodhran bar in Church St proved hugely successful in raising funds for SOSAD. The event attracted some of the best talent in the town who competed over seven weeks before the final was held in the Bodhran Friday July 14.

The high standard and intense competition made it a very difficult task for the three judges, Pat McArdle, Frank Meek and Maxi over the seven weeks of heats.

In the end it came down to the final trio of Amanda Parr, Strawberry Blonde and Trevor Thompson, who made the final.

Tracey Hanns Gray joined as a guest judge for the final and in front of a packed crowd, Trevor was named the winner.

As a result, Trevor got to choose which charity would benefit from the

The finalists: Amanda Parr, Strawberry Blonde, Michelle Byrne (Bodhran Bar) and Trevor Thompson.

The judges: Pat McArdle, Frank Meek, Tracey Hanns Gray and Maxi

proceeds of the event and he nominated SOSAD. The full total has yet to be calculated but a cheque will be handed over in the coming

weeks.

Michelle Byrne of the Bodhran Bar was delighted with the success of the event particularly as it benefited such a

worthy charity.

“The whole event proved to be a great success and there were some brilliant singers taking part which shows that

Dundalk is full of talent.

We are already planning to do it again next year and hopefully we will get some more pubs on board,” she explained.

Concern at size of classes in Louth

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G Sinn Féin TD for Louth Gerry Adams has ex- n pressed his deep concern at the number of chil- o dren in Louth attending classes that are above b the recommended 30 pupils per class.

The Louth TD stated that at the end of June W the Department of Education provided valu- A able information on the significant work to be done to reduce class room sizes down to their p optimum number of 30. b “The source of all of this data in the National i School Annual Census 2016/17 and it pertains t to ordinary mainstream class in mainstream primary schools only. w “The statistics reveal that across the State 110,295 children are in classrooms with sizes of G between 30-34; 7,745 are in classes with sizes of t between 35-39; and 286 are in a class with more than 40 pupils. This means that approximately a one fifth of all pupils are in classes that are too c large. a “In Co Louth there are almost 4,000 pupils H in classes above 30. There are 3,164 in classes of between 30-34 pupils and 568 pupils in classes of between 35 and 39.

“How can one teacher hope to efficiently and effectively teach reading and maths and all that a primary school teacher is expected to deliver in the syllabus in classes that are so large? The impact of this on teaching is not acceptable,” he continued.

“While there has been a slight drop across the State in the number of children in classes of 30 plus, nonetheless at 118,326 the figure remains exceptionally high.

“The Irish National Teachers Organisation recently pointed out that primary schools in this State have the second biggest class sizes in the European Union,” added Mr Adams.

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Gardai investigate a series of break-ins

Gardai are investigating a number of break-ins in the area over past few days.

The first incident involved a burglary on Wednesday July 19 at Woodbury Gardens, Tom Bellew Ave. Entry was gained when the back patio door was broken with a brick but as the kitchen was locked, the intruder wasn’t able to get beyond that point.

A 14” flat-screen television was taken during the incident and Gardai are appealing for information.

Meanwhile, in the Riverstown area on the following day, the occupants of a house returned to find a rear door had been damaged.

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ing the incident.

On July 21 the owners of a house were away from Noon to 6pm and when they returned they discovered that their house had been ransacked. An iPhone was stolen along with a small amount of cash.

An attempt was made to break into a white van at Woodville Manor on July 19, but nothing was taken.

A man has been charged in relation to an incident where a Garda was injured while investigating a public order incident.

On Thursday July 20 at 11.30pm officers responded to a report of a male who was intoxicated and lying on the ground.

When Gardai tried to attend to

him he became aggressive and kicked one of the officers on the knee, causing swelling. Another officer had an ear-piece broken during the incident.

As a result a 26-year-old man was arrested, charged and appeared at a Drogheda court. He was bailed to appear at Dundalk District Court.

On Wednesday July 19 Gardai saw a man acting suspiciously on Tom Bellew Ave and after a search found a quantity of heroin.

He was arrested and taken to Dundalk Garda Station where he was searched again and a large quantity was found.

The 45-year-old man was released pending a file from the DPP.

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Can you help us to support older people in the community?

We are looking for people that can assist in providing a better quality of life for older people, supporting them to live well in their own home.

ALONE is a national organisation that has recently joined with the Netwell Centre here in the North East of Ireland. Our mission is to support older people to age at home. ALONE was established forty years ago and continues to care for older people today. These services could not exist without the valuable support of volunteers.

We are currently appealing for new volunteers that can give a little of their time each week. Would you be interested in any or all of the following?

• Visiting an older person in their home to provide companionship?

• Supporting our weekly activity groups?

• Assisting in the Good Morning Louth call centre providing a valuable contact with the older person?

If any of these appeal to you, please get in touch. Contact details below and we would love to have you on board.

We would like to pay tribute and thank all the dedicated volunteers that have supported us over the years by giving of their time.

Basic training and Garda vetting will be required.

Please contact us:

Aaron Heaney, Conall Mullins Short, Ferdia Quinn and Tara McBride at the GAA Cúl Camp at the Sean O’Mahonys on Monday morning

Comedy star at An Tain

Saturday July 29 sees Scottish comedian and Channel 4 and BBC comedy star Phil Kay bring his new show to An Tain Arts Centre in Dundalk.

Phil has won pretty much every comedy award you can win in Britain, including ‘Best Stand Up’.

Phil has been touring his sell out shows for over 20 years and is regarded as a cult hero

on the comedy scene for his madcap improvisational musings and theatrical approach to comedy.

Support on the night from outspoken former banker and legendary comedian Aidan Killian.

Show starts at 8pm. Book signings and meeting in bar after the show.

Meanwhile, An Tain Arts

Centre is currently hosting ‘Chain of Pulses’ by Aileen Hamilton on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 10am and 4pm until August 26.

Aileen Hamilton is inspired by nature and the various cycles and changes within it. She often turns 2d landscapes into 3d sculptures, her drawings growing out of the wall and interacting with the space.

Rape Crisis North East is offering you the opportunity to attend a Helpline Training Programme which will commence on Wednesday September 13 and finish on Friday October 19.

The training is free and in return, RCNE will ask you to commit to four hours of your time per week to provide telephone counselling support to survivors of rape and sexual violence.

The training will take place at Cherrywood Counselling Centre, Great Northern Dis-

tillery Offices, Rape Crisis North East, Carrick Road, and will involve 12 Day Workshops over the duration of the training (Wednesdays and Thursdays).

RCNE Helpline Service is a “lifeline” for many victims of rape and sexual abuse who need to talk to someone who cares.

All telephone volunteers are trained to listen, support and offer information and counselling support to callers who use the line.

If you would like to become

a helpline volunteer, please contact Rape Crisis North East and we will forward to you a Helpline Application Form. Phone: 042 – 9339491 / 1800 21 21 22 or email info@ rcne.ie.

Alternatively, please visit our website: www.rcne.ie and download an application form.

Closing date for accepting applications has been extended to Friday August 25 before 5pm.

Applicants must be at least 25 years of age.

RNCE seeking volunteers

ALONE North East – 042 9330103 Joanne Finnegan, ALONE North East Support Coordinator.

Email: joanne.finnegan@alone.ie

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Dundalk teen to perform at Abbey Theatre Aaron takes President’s

A Dundalk teenager has been selected to star in a production at the Abbey Theatre next month.

Georgia Cooney, 19, has been a member of MAD Youth Theatre in Dundalk since 2014, appearing in several productions including Helen in Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.

She has a keen interest in several branches of acting including stage, television, and film.

Her talent has been recognised at national level and will appear in R.U.R. - Rossum’s Universal Robots in the Peacock Theatre at The Abbey Theatre from Monday August 21 to Saturday August 26.

Directed by Caitríona

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Georgia Cooney will perform at the Abbey Theatre

McLaughlin, this glorious dystopian fantasy is a century old warning for the modern world. A factory mass-produces a global supply

of humanoid robots, perfecting the formula over decades. As the robots take over every aspect of human labour and people become

idle, a robot rebellion comes ever closer. The play argues the importance of universal human values in an age of technical progress.

Drove without insurance on three occasions

A man who admitted driving without insurance on three occasions was sentenced to five months in prison at Dundalk District Court.

Nicholas Neary (21) of Tullycahan, Louth was also charged with three counts of dangerous driving although it was stated that Gardai would accept pleas of careless driv-

ing to two of those charges.

The defendant was charged with having no licence or insurance and dangerous driving at Mullavalley on April 1 last, at Castlering Knockbridge on April 28 last, and at Main St, Louth Village on March 31.

Solicitor Peter Lavery stated that his client had no previous convictions and that while he

has difficulties he is seeking help for those issues. He added that the defendant, who was in court with his father, shouldn’t be driving and understood that he would be banned.

He revealed that Mr Neary bought a cheap car and had taken it out on a number of occasions.

Judge John Coughlan im-

posed a ten-year driving ban and five months custody in relation to one of the no insurance charges.

Mr Lavery asked that the judge would consider suspending the sentence but he refused in view of the number of charges. Judge Coughlan fixed recognisances for appeal.

Noel McGuinness’s President’s Prize over the Blue Course proved to be a tough test on Sunday with 12 handicapper Aaron Waite emerging as the winner after being the only player in the 202 strong field to break 70 nett.

Waite shot a 69 nett to pip another 12 handicapper, Trevor Giff, by one shot, Richard Newell (2) took the Gross Prize with a one over par 73 while Richie Barry (10) won the Veterans Prize with a 71.

The length of the course, coupled with a strong North Westerly wind and some very tricky pins let everybody in no doubt that they were playing in one of the club’s major competition and Waite showed tremendous composure to emerge as winner.

Dundalk’s run in the Barton Shield was agonisingly ended on

the 18th green of their Leinster semi-final against The Castle last Friday in Kilkenny Golf Club and the Dubliners went on to take the provincial crown when they beat the host club in Saturday’s final.

In the quarter-final on Friday morning Dundalk faced five time Baron Shield winners Portmarnock and had a convincing win as Caolan Raffetty and Eoin Murphy defeated Jack Pierce and John Greene by four holes while Aaron Grant and Josh Mackin saw off James Fox and Geoff Lenehan by one hole.

In the semi-final Rafferty and Murphy lost the 18th and had to settle for a half against The Castle pairing of Alan Lowery and Jack Welch while Grant and Mackin lost the 18th to a birdie and went down by one hole to

Robert Moran and Alex Gleeson.

Dundalk’s search for a Leinster pennant continues this weekend with two teams in action. On Friday, the Fred Daly Trophy team takes on Greystones in the Leinster Final at Portmarnock Links with the first match teeing off at 10am while on Saturday the Junior Cup team bids for a second provincial title in three years when they play their Leinster quarterfinal in Callan.

Congratulations to Eoin Murphy and Josh Mackin who have been selected by Leinster for the Boys U18 and U16 Interprovincials respectively.

With Caolan Rafferty having already starred for the province’s senior team, this is the first time that the club has supplied a player to each of the three provincial teams in the same year.

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It’s still all to play for in snooker league

The Peadar Callan Summer Snooker League continued on Wednesday night with Ciaran McShane on fire yet again as he defeated his arch rival, Aaron Callan, in a thrilling encounter.

That victory helped Alan Thompson’s team score a 4-0 win over Justin McArdle’s side.

In Match 2 it was league leaders Stephen O’Hanlon’s team who took all three points when beating Paddy Hayess team also by a scoreline of 4-0 with some great snooker played by Stephen McBride - many people’s player of the year this year. In the final match Mickey Ralph’s team played out a 2-2 draw against Brendan O’Hanlon’s side in an entertaining match and with one league game before the play-offs remaining it’s still all to play for in what is an exciting and thrilling snooker league.

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Family Notices in memoriam

in memoriam Ever since you went away.

When days are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong, I hear you gently whisper, “Cheer up and carry on.”

Each time I see your picture, You seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry, I’m in God’s keeping, We’ll meet again someday.”

—Sadly missed by her husband, Jim; daughter Mary; son-in-law Derek and grand-daughter Ailbhe.

McHugh We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame.

Your resting place we visit And put flowers there with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there.

—Sadly missed by her loving husband, Jim.

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McKenna 4th ANNIVERSARY In Loving Memory of Pearse McKenna late of Rockfield Court, Hoey’s Lane, Dundalk.

No words can fully express how much You are loved and how deeply you Are missed each and every day.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain, To be with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

—Love always from your wife, Sheena; daughter, Taragh and all the McKenna Family.

A man who was sentenced to two months in prison was told by Judge John Coughlan that it was his intention to make crime in Louth as rare as hen’s teeth.

Roma Mihailov (25) of 2 Ship Street, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to possession of a knife at the Avenue Road on

April 22 this year.

Dundalk District Court heard that the defendant had two previous convictions for assault causing harm and had been sentenced to 11 months.

In view of this record, Judge Coughlan imposed the twomonth sentence.

Solicitor Eleanor Kelly

asked that the sentence would be suspended as her client, who is originally from Latvia, had not been in trouble for some time.

However, the judge refused the plea and stated: “We want to make crime in Co Louth as rare as hen’s teeth”.

McHugh 7th Anniversary In loving memory of my mother Rose McHugh who died on 28th July 2010, late of Cuchullain Terrace, Castletown Road, Dundalk.

Come With Me The Lord saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be, So He put his arms around you And whispered “Come with me.”

With tearful eyes I watched you suffer And saw you fade away.

Although I loved you dearly, I could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Your beautiful smile at rest.

God broke my heart to prove, He always takes the best.

It’s lonesome here without you, I miss you so each day.

My life just isn’t the same

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Judge didn’t believe defendant

A man who claimed he didn’t receive a fixed penalty notice for a speeding offence was fined €200 at Dundalk District Court.

Charles McDonagh of 102 Mullaharlin Park, Dundalk, had been summonsed to appear following the incident on November 17 last year, when he was travelling at 60kph in a 50kph zone.

Judge John Coughlan stated that he did not believe that the fixed penalty notice hadn’t been delivered.

Solicitor Paula Tiernan stated that her client, a father of eight, is unemployed and lives with his wife and children. Judge Coughlan remarked that the defendant was driving a five year old car.

Probation Act

A man who pleaded guilty to a careless driving charge was given the benefit of the Probation Act at Dundalk District Court.

Stefan Sharkey of Mullacrew, Louth, admitted the offence arising out of an incident

at Glyde Rd, Louth, on September 9 last year.

Judge John Coughlan heard that the defendant is currently serving a five-year sentence, with the final two years suspended, and is due for release in March 2019.

At the launch of the Dundalk Credit Union Sponsorship deal with Louth GAA in the Centre of Excellence Darver were Paddy McMahon Hon President Louth Co Board, Billy Doyle CEO Dundalk Credit Union, Des Halpenny Chairman Louth Co Board, and Tom D’Arcy Chairman Dundalk Credit Union

Council refuse to reverse decision on plastic

By Paul Byrne

Louth County Council have insisted that they will not reverse their decision to cease collecting plastic from Bring Banks across the county. Last week Louth County Council announced that they would cease collection of plastics from their Bring Banks from Monday July 17.

“Because of the expansion throughout the county in recent years of household recycling collections and the availability of our Civic Amenity Centres in both Dundalk and Drogheda for those not availing of such household collections, Louth

County Council will cease the collection of plastics from our Bring Banks with effect from July 17. Glass and cans will be collected as normal,” read the statement.

During Monday morning’s monthly Louth County Council meeting Sinn Fein’s Joanna Byrne brought an emergency motion forward asking that ‘Louth County Council reverse their decision to cease collecting plastics from their bring banks, effective immediately.”

This motion was supported unanimously by councillors who raised their concerns over the decision in a discussion which lasted an hour.

However, Louth County Council chief executive decided against reversing the decision despite the protests saying “I have listened to their members and took on board their points but as of now I am not prepared to reverse the decision”.

Green Party Cllr Mark Dearey questioned the legitimacy of this decision asking if it is in line with the regional waste management strategy which was approved by councillors.

“Part of that plan stated that local authorities would reduce to 0% the direct disposal of residual Municipal waste to

landfill (from 2016 onwards) in favour of higher value pretreatment processes and indigeneous recovery practices.

“For me this decision by Louth County Council is a breach of that policy target.

I said this to Joan Martin at Monday’s council meeting and she accused me of being disingenuous. The council have said that most local authorities around the country have implemented similar decisions and that this would enable them to increase their capacity for collecting glass and cans.

“We were told by Paddy Donnelly who is the operations manager that 80% of

households have green bins in the county and that those that haven’t are only a short drive to their local recycling facility,” noted Cllr Dearey.

“To be honest I was not satisfied with the justifications given to us and given that every single councillor at that meeting voiced their concerns to the chief executive I would have to say that there is a huge deficit in the powers that we have as councillors to hold those in power to account.

“Here you have a situation where elected councillors who are here to represent the people of Co. Louth are being ignored,” stated Mark.

Louth’s Culture and Creativity Plan launched Louth’s first Creativity and Culture Plan was launched recently at an event in Dublin Castle.

The Culture and Creativity Plan sets out a range of accessible and community-centred cultural events, which take place all over the county from Easter to the end of 2017. As the newlyappointed Creative Ireland Co-ordinator Brian Harten points out, the emphasis is on partnership with existing initiatives in the county.

Among the initiatives outlined in the Plan is a new multidisciplinary arts festival for young people in the county, which will see an ambitious, high-quality programme of theatre, music, literature, and visual arts made specifically for younger ages and families.

This will take place in October.

Later on in the year, people in Louth will get an opportunity to see Shakespeare with a difference, as Encore Productions bring their new production of The Tempest to the stage.

Encore Productions is composed of clients from the RehabCare Resource Centre in Dundalk, and the talented members, led by Sandy Sneddon.

One of Louth’s most innovative and international-facing creative organisations is Louth Contemporary Music Society (LCMS). Recently the focus of a major article in The Guardian, which detailed the work of the organisation in commissioning and promoting the work of living composers, LCMS will be commissioning the recording of the intriguingly titled “Four Thousand Holes”, by composer John

Luther Adams. The work, about 32 minutes in length, is based on the final chord of “A Day in the Life” by The Beatles.

It’s not just contemporary arts which are being supported

by Louth’s Culture and Creativity Plan -projects which protect and promote our heritage are also to the fore.

The County Museum in Dundalk will be supported to produce an illustrated guide and atlas entitled A History of Louth in Twenty Objects.

The plan details a host of other initiatives which celebrate and promote creativity in the County, including support for Louth artists working abroad, and a new programme of schools- and community-based drama workshops devised by Quintessence Theatre Company.

St Kevins GFC won the Senior Camogie League after defeating Mattock Rangers by 6-5 to 1-3 in the final. The first half was a close affair and saw the Philipstown girls lead by 2-3 to 1-3 at the break before dominating the second half.

Lorraine Young, Chairperson of the Camogie County Board presented the league cup to Aoife Gregory, captain of St Kevin’s.

Footballers told to shake hands by judge A man who was accused of hitting an opposition player during a match was told to make a donation to the victim by Judge John Coughlan who stated that he would not deal with the case as a criminal matter.

Sean Connor (33) of Moneymore, Carlingford, was charged with assault caus-

ing harm at St Patrick’s GFC, Lordship on October 9 2015.

The judge stated that everyone in the case was part of the GAA fraternity and that such cases were bad for the association. He recommended that both sides should come to an agreement and to shake hands afterwards.

Judge Coughlan noted that Stephen Fisher had a bad scar as a result of the incident, and addressing the defendant stated: “I want you to be generous as it is a bad scar. I won’t tell you what I’d value it at in a car accident”.

Inspector Yvonne Murphy stated that the injured

party claimed the incident was unprovoked, but solicitor, Conor MacGuill, added that his client’s view is that there was provocation. He added that if the case went to full hearing there would be many witnesses involved.

Judge Coughlan adjourned the case to October 4.

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Barmeath Tea Party The annual Open Day and tea party at Barmeath Castle is on Sunday July 30 from 2pm to 5pm.

Bru Bellew kindly supports the Tidy Towns in Dunleer by giving the day over to the tidy towns to raise funds annually.

The day will include a walk around the grounds and tea and cakes on the lawn beside the castle.

Also it is open for you to bring your own picnic and spread your blanket in a nice setting for the afternoon. Hoola Hoops will also be included for the children and Tidy Towns are discussing

more children’s activities which will be in the pipeline by then.

Tidy Towns are also big on biodiversity so in line with this they have invited Eoghan McGiolla Coda (Dunleer) from the Louth Bee keepers association to give a talk and demonstration on bee keeping in the walled garden under the Gazebo during the afternoon.

There will also be a prize for the best dressed Prince and Princess at the tea party at the Castle and the winners will be taken up to the top of the Castle.

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The Knockbridge Vintage Club were overwhelmed with the support they received for their recent Coffee Morning and Road Run in aid of the North Louth Hospice. They raised a total of €9,000 for the worthy cause. There was a large turnout on the day and a number of non-Vintage Club members kindly came on board and offered their time.

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A 62-year-old man who is facing a number of sexual assault charges, including using a female child for sexual exploitation, was given bail at Dundalk District Court under strict conditions.

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Woman described as serial thief A woman who was described as a serial thief at Dundalk District Court was given a ten month suspended sentence.

Teresa McDonagh of 102 Mullaharlin Park, Dundalk, appeared at the court for the production of a Probation Re-

port. Solicitor Paula Tiernan asked Judge John Coughlan to consider the sentence as these were her client’s first offences.

The defendant had been charged with theft from two stores at Dundalk Retail Park

on September 14 last year, and from a shop on the Castletown Road on July 23.

Sgt Fintan McGroder pointed out that the woman’s previous offences had been for road traffic matters.

Death Notices Patricia Lennon Culhane Street, Dundalk, peacefully, in Dealgan House Nursing Home on Sunday July 23. Daughter of the late James and Margaret and dear sister of Tom, Mary and the late Patrick. She will be sadly missed by her loving brother, sister, relatives and friends.

Desmond Kieran Portobello, Dublin, and late of Cardistown, Ardee peacefully at St James’ Hospital on Friday July 21. Beloved son of the late John C. and Aileen. Sadly missed by his loving family, his sisters Rita and Miriam, brother Robert, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours especially Bert and wide circle of friends and loyal carers.

Gerry Thompson Tateetra, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, after being cared for at Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home, on Friday July 21. Gerry, much loved husband of Anne (née O’Donnell), adored father of Deirdre, David, and Garrett and precious grandad of Alex, Neil, Liam, Karl and Aisling. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters in law Claire and Úna, brothers, sisters nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Ann Dollard Riverwell Close, Toberona, Dundalk, on Wednesday July 19. Beloved daughter of the late Margaret and Peter and dear mother of Shane, Louise and Áine. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing son, daughters, grandchildren Jade, Kyle and Lauren, brothers Tommy, Peter and Paul, sisters Bula, Mary, Margo, Betty and Angela,

nieces, relatives and friends.

Tommy Walker late of Bridge Street, Dundalk, peacefully, at home in Jamesburg, New Jersey, USA, on Tuesday July 18. Beloved husband of Briege (nee Grant, Dublin Street), adored father of daughters Pat and Kathleen, much loved brother of Geraldine, Helen, Billy, Anne, Patricia (Pat), Marie and Seán and dear son of the late John and Minnie Walker. He will be sadly missed by his wide family circle and many relatives and friends.

John Cannon Drumcar, St Marys, Drumcar, peacefully on Wednesday July 19. John, beloved son of the late Jack and Maureen Cannon. Sadly missed by his brother Gerry, sister-in-law Rosemary, nieces Avril and Susie, relatives and friends.

May Conlon (née Kerr) Loughgall, Armagh / Togher, Louth, in her 95th year, peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital on Tuesday July 18. May, beloved wife of the late Paddy and loving mother of Linda. Sadly missed by her daughter, grandaughter Claire, brother Benny, sisters Joan and Eileen, sister-inlaw, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces relatives and friends.

John Brendan (Benny) Gough Woodville, Dunleer, peacefully in the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, on Tuesday July 18. Benny beloved son of the late Sergeant Robert and Susan Gough. Pre-deceased by his brothers Noel, Con, Dessie and Myles.

Sadly missed by his sister Joy, sisters-in-law Rosena and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, godchildren, relatives and friends.

Patsy Sheelan (née Savage) Mountbag-

nal, Riverstown, Dundalk, peacefully, in Carlingford Nursing Home, on Wednesday July 19. She will be sadly missed by her husband Gussie, sons and daughters Paul, Jacqueline, Alan and Shirley, son-in-law Johnny, daughter-in-law Praima, grandchildren Amy, Laura, Aoibheann and Peter, brothers Vincent and Aidan, sisters Ree and Olive, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Jim and Des. Owen Byrne Dowdallshill, Dundalk, peacefully, in Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday July 18. Beloved husband of the late Moya, dear father of Paul, Ronan, Lynne and the late Eamonn, son of the late Christy and Brigid and brother of Mary (McKee), Mickey and the late Paddy.

He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing sons, daughter, sister, brother, partner Bridie, son-in-law Austin, daughter-in-law Kathleen, grandchildren Seán, Conor, Ciarán, Niamh, Ronan, Kate, James and Liam, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friendsDate Desmond Carroll McSwiney Street, Dundalk, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, on Tuesday July 18. Desmond beloved husband of Linda (née Nordone) and loving dad of Michelle, Emma, Richard, Stephen, Keith and Leanne, Predeceased by his parents Richard and Rosie (née Moore), Very deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren Hayley, Oisín and AJ, brother Gerard, sister Patsy Craven, daughter in-law Treasa, Emma’s partner Adrian, mother in-law Rene, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family rela-

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FUEL PRICES DROP FOR FOURTH MONTH IN A ROW Petrol and diesel prices have fallen by an average of 2.4c and 3c per litre respectively across the country, according to the latest monthly fuel prices survey from AA Ireland.

On average a litre of petrol now costs 131.9c, while a litre of diesel will cost 119.2c down from June’s prices of 134.3c and 122.2c per litre respectively. The latest drops marks the fourth successive month in which prices have fallen, with the cost of a litre of now at its lowest since December 2016 while diesel is at its least expensive since October of last year.

“The last several months have brought good news for motorists when it comes to

fuel prices and July has, thankfully, continued that trend,” Conor Faughnan, AA Director of Consumer Affairs stated.

“With the cost of a litre of fuel continuing to fall prices are moving closer and closer to where they were 12 months ago, with petrol prices just 0.6 per litre more expensive than it was in July 2016, although diesel is still almost 3c up on this time last year.

Thankfully, as things currently stand many of the factors which inform fuel prices, such as European wholesale prices, are pointing in the right direction for motorists, although it’s impossible to know how long this trend will last for.”

Despite the drop in fuel prices, the motoring organisation has highlighted that the extent to which fuel is taxed in Ireland only serves to make it tougher for

people who rely on their car to commute to work. The AA’s fuel prices survey found that tax accounts for 64.77% of the current price of a litre of petrol, and

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