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Poor state of roads highlighted in video

By Paul Byrne

A local man has produced a video highlighting the dire state of many roads and footpaths around the town while asking the question ‘Where is our road tax going?”

Anthony O’Hagan produced the five-minute video recently after becoming annoyed at the sheer amount of damage on our roads in town. The video which features still photos highlighting damaged roads and footpaths all over town is accompanied with whimsical original background music produced by Anthony and he himself describes the video as ‘hard hitting in a soft way’.

“The state of our roads

has become an annoyance to me in recent weeks and I decided to send a hard hitting message in a soft way by putting together this wee video. Basically I do not see anything more than anyone else. I only really saw the extent of those holes when I walked around in the past few weeks with a camera.

“I have the sad mindset of knowing what can be changed and what cannot.

Little things can be changed but not the big things. Poets and dreamers are quite mad.

They want to make a better world in a very small way.

So when eventually something sinks in with me I write about it or make a video”, explained Anthony.

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Huge celebrations to welcome Yes vote

YES campaigners celebrate Referendum victory.

By Eunan Whyte THE scenes that greeted the Yes vote in the marriage

referendum have been compared locally to Louth winning the All-Ireland in 1957 and the euphoria

surrounding Italia 90, as the result was celebrated in fitting fashion on Saturday.

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Euphoric scenes welcomes Yes vote

By Eunan Whyte

The scenes that greeted the Yes vote in the marriage referendum have been compared locally to Louth winning the All-Ireland in 1957 and the euphoria surrounding Italia 90.

Not surprisingly the vibrant party in Dundalk Outcomers on Saturday continued on into the early hours of the morning as people from all walks of life gathered to celebrate the historic referendum vote.

The tireless campaign undertaken by the dedicated members of the Yes camp over the last few months paid off handsomely, and according to Bernardine Quinn of Dundalk Outcomers,

it is a proud day for the whole country, not just the LGBT community.

“It really is an enormous result for the country and it was just brilliant night on Saturday. There was a huge crowd with so many people, gay and straight, calling in to join in the celebrations.

“Some people have said the feeling was like when Louth won the All-Ireland Final but for those who weren’t around for that it reminded me of the World Cup. I think that is the last time I can remember that sense of united happiness, where people had that real sense of joy and pride”, explained Bernardine.

For Bernardine and

of ensuring equality on a day-to-day basis, but this is a huge step down that road.

After a few days wellearned rest, it is a challenge that Bernardine and her colleagues will be taking on with renewed optimism.

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Celebrations to welcome the Yes vote went into the early hours

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her fellow campaigners, it was a fully deserved celebration after what was a challenging few months both mentally and physically. There were times when she doubted if the referendum would be passed but it was a huge sense of relief to see such huge support.

“In the end it was a pure relief because we just kept thinking about the ‘silent no’ and what impact that was going to have. We knew there was a strong Yes vote and were hugely encouraged by the scenes of

people arriving back in Dublin Airport or getting on trains in Britain to come home. Those images will always remain with me.

“I have to admit that I did get worried at times during the campaign and I woke up most days with a knot in my stomach. However, the feedback we were getting from people on Friday was very encouraging and it was a great relief on Saturday when the tallies started coming back. After that it was never really in doubt”, explained Bernardine.

“I think it is a great result for the whole country and speaks volumes that we were the first to introduce it by popular vote. That makes a huge difference as it shows that this is what people want, rather than a law being forced on them.

“It also sends out a message to other countries where members of the LGBT community are being persecuted that there is a way forward”, she added.

Bernardine also pointed out that one of the successes of the referendum was that it

opened up a conversation that allowed people to understand the LGBT community.

“The key was that we made it personal. We went out and told our stories, while family members told their stories and that conversation was hugely important. It means that for a 14-year-old gay person in Ireland today, their future is going to be totally different”.

While there is obvious euphoria at the Yes vote, Bernardine warns that there is still much work to be done in terms

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Official opening of Horseware’s new staff headquarters

Horseware officially opened their new 120,000 square foot headquarters in Finnabair Business Park, Dundalk. The new premises

are in close proximity to their production facility and have integrated their central European distribution centre facility with the headquartered

commercial offices.

The new building offers three dock levellers within the fully shelved out warehouse, state of the art canteen facil-

ity, photography room, 60,000 square foot of office space and a new sublimation department for their custom sportswear business.

Horseware, the leading manufacturer of clothing for horses and riders, is the largest indigenous employer in Dundalk with 130 people employed and a very significant contributor to the local economy.

In addition to the move, this year marks the company’s 30 year anniversary. The business has grown exponentially in the last three years with 2014 turnover reaching €36.5 million, 95% of this turnover is generated from markets outside of Ireland including UK, US, Scandinavia, Mainland Europe, Aus-

tralia and Asia. Globally the company employs 650 people.

Tom MacGuinness, MD Horseware Ireland said the new official opening was a significant step for the company.

“This premises move has addressed our resource capacity issues, providing us with an additional 70,000 square foot of office space and warehouse without compromising our precious production facility.

“However, building a successful business is not about buildings, it’s about people. It’s about building an organism, not an organisation and creating an environment and culture where that organism can thrive. I believe we are well on

The official opening of the new Horseware staff headquarters

our way to reaching that goal of becoming a self-directing learning organisation and this building will help us get there.

Ultimately, it will po-

sition us to deliver on our strategy for growth and expansion within the market.

Over 100 people attended the opening including Senator Mary

Moran, Peter Fitzpatrick TD, Damien McDonald CEO of Horse Sport Ireland, members from Dundalk Chamber and neighbours within Finnabair Business Park.

to singer Hugh Donlon the weekend can’t come soon enough for the band.

“We are getting ourselves ready for a ridiculously busy day on Friday and we can’t wait for it. To play in a packed Olympia theatre is such a huge deal for us and things are going pretty well for us at the moment. We have the final of the emerging talent competition on the John Murray Show on Friday morning and then the Olympia gig that evening so safe to say Friday should be pretty good!”, laughed Hugh.

Third Smoke have been together for the best part of three years

coming to the attention of a national audience last year with their infectiously catchy song ‘Dog Rough Dancing’.

Six months ago the four piece added Tim Shearwood to their line-up and since then have been gigging and recording relentlessly.

Friday morning between 9am and 10am will see the band play ‘Ms Summer Breeze’ as they bid to win John Murray’s emerging talent competition. Public response will have an impact on the overall winner so tune in and support the boys as they look to make what will be a fantastic weekend even better.

Dundalk band hit the national stage

By Paul Byrne

A local Dundalk band are set to enjoy the weekend of their lives as they get set to play the biggest gig of their fledgling career as well as taking part in the finals of a national emerging talent competition.

Third Smoke are a five piece band from Dundalk consisting of Hugh Donlon, Joe O’Connor, Chris Rocks, Niall Clarke and recent addition Tim Shearwood. Last week the talented quintet made it through to the last three acts in the John Murray RTE Radio 1 Emerging Talent competition beating hundreds of submis-

Third Smoke are making an impact at national level

sions to earn their place in the final. Playing their own song ‘Ms Summer Breeze’ the band wowed the judges and will now take part in Friday morning’s final with the winners getting to play live on this weekend’s Saturday Night show with Brendan O’Connor.

If all that wasn’t

enough the band are set to play their biggest venue to date this Friday evening as they support Navan band ‘Ham Sandwich’ in the Olympia Theatre this Friday night. The show which is almost sold out will be the biggest indoor gig the band have played to date and according

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Students from St Louis who took part in the recent SVP Youth Exhibition

Louth Contemporary Music Society concert Louth Contemporary Music Society will present the work of legendary composer and pianist Christian Wolff in St. Nicholas Church of Ireland Dundalk on Saturday May 30 at 8pm.

Christian Wolff is the last surviving member of the New York School

of composers (John Cage, Morton Feldman and Earle Brown) who revolutionised music in the 20th Century.

For 60 years, Christian Wolff has been at the center of composing’s avant-garde. On 30 May 2015 Christian will make his Irish performing debut* alongside

his friends and longtime collaborators: the outstanding percussionist Robyn Schulkowsky and incredible cellist Rohan de Saram. The trio will offer a ground breaking evening of Wolff’s music.

In a pre-performance interview at 7.30pm with Paul Griffiths, com-

poser Christian Wolff will discusses his work and his close connection to the avant-garde, both in America and the UK, and his association with major artists such as John Cage and Morton Feldman. Tickets €10 available from www. eventbrite.ie or at the door.

in Brief Dundalk Style Week

THE Marshes Shopping Centre is planning another big event for the town with the staging of Dundalk Style Week.

This week-long, on mall activity celebrates everything stylish at the Marshes with the finale on Sunday July 12 where the Best Dressed Lady at Marshes Ladies Day will be crowned at Dundalk Stadium.

The organisers have enlisted Vogue Williams as the celebrity judge for what promises to be a great event for the Marshes and the town.

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News Local Polish community welcome all to cultural day

in Brief SOSAD Car Boot Sale

SOSAD (Save Our Sons and Daughters) will hold a car boot sale in McEvoy’s Car Park, Batchelors Walk, Dundalk. The sale will take place on Sunday June 7 between 11am and 3.30pm. Cost of admission is €2 for adults and free in for children.

If anybody would like to take part in the sale it will cost €10 for cars and €15 for vans. Access for vehicles into McEvoy’s car park is available from 10am. Everybody welcome to come along and support a worthy cause.

Historical society

Cait Fagan will give a talk about her varied and influential work in Ireland and America on Sunday May 31, in Ravensdale Community Centre at 3pm, hosted by Cooley Genealogical and Historical Society. The talk is entitled - Lordship and Ballymascanlon parishA tribute. Everybody is welcome to attend.

Refreshments served.

Admission €5.

For details phone 085 1833110.

Dundalk’s Polish organisation, Simul Polonia, are hosting a Cultural Day on Saturday May 30 in the Long Walk Shopping Centre from 11am to 5pm.

This unique event is organised as an Open Day for all the communities living in Dundalk and surrounding area.

The event is dedicated to the local people and also to other foreign nationalities to help strengthen the bonds of friendship among people who have chosen Dundalk as their second home.

The Polish Cultural Day will include the following: performances of Polish artists, a musical show, entertainment for

It’s given me back my zest for life Members of the local Polish community pictured at last year’s event

children and promotion of our country. All our guests will have a chance to taste the variety of Polish food and become familiar with our traditions and customs. Specially for this

occasion, two of our friends who are also well known chefs, plan to prepare an unique culinary presentation in order to encourage all to savour our best specialities.

Furthermore, thanks to Monika Pawluczuk and her friends, a Photography Club will prepare and present a photo exhibition which will promote Poland as a place worth visiting.

RCNE recruiting helpline counsellors Rape Crisis North East (RCNE) is offering people the opportunity to attend a Helpline Training Programme which will commence on Thursday September 17 and finish on Friday October 23. The Helpline Training is funded by the Manuela Riedo Foundation.

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 Crisis North

East. The training will be held at Rape Crisis North East, 59A Anne Street, Dundalk, and will include 12 day workshops over six weeks (Thursdays and Fridays).

RCNE Helpline Service is a “lifeline” for many victims of rape and sexual abuse who need to talk to someone who cares. All our telephone volunteers are trained to listen, support and offer information and counselling support to callers who use the line.

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Dispute over facts of car accident A dispute over the facts of a two-car collision and the inability to find the independent witness led to a case of careless driving being dismissed at Dundalk District Court.

Judge William Hamill ruled that on the evidence heard there was a reasonable doub t and therefore he dismissed the charge against Aine McKenna of Little Ash, Knockbridge, Dundalk.

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The defendant added that it was the driver of the other car who had stated that the sun was in her eyes.

Gda Noel Loughran who attended the scene revealed that he had spoken to another motorist who had witnessed the accident.

However, the man had given him a false name and he was unable to contact him.

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she was unable to avoid a collision.

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SCOIL Mhuire na Trocaire, Ardee are celebrating their fine achievement in winning the “In Choir” Competition in the TLT, Drogheda on Tuesday May 19.

This prestigious competition featured some of the best school choirs from the Louth/Meath area and hundreds of primary school children from the area sang their hearts out to a packed theatre. This competition certainly had the XFactor as celebrity Bressie was one of the judges alongside Patrick Leddy and Sharon Gaynor of “The Voice of Ireland” fame.

The girls from Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire began practising for the

competition at Easter under the guidance of teachers Angela McClean and Aoife Mullen.

The girls were accompanied on piano by Clare McEvoy.

They performed “American Folk Rhapsody” as their first song.

This very entertaining piece showcased the beautiful harmonies of the choir and kept the audience engaged with its changes of mood and tempo. Their second song was a traditional Zulu folk song called “Aya Ngena” and was one of the highlights of the night.

The feedback from the three judges was exceptionally positive with each judge saying that

the standard and complexity of their melodies was “away beyond their years”. The judges also commented on their dynamics, wonderful harmonies, pitch perfect tuning and clear diction.

David Leddy said their harmonies were ”out of this world”. Sharon Gaynor said the two performances were “faultless” and Bressie said their singing and overall presentation was “on the money”. He said the blend of their voices and counter-melody responses made the Ardee choir very special. Bressie seemed to love the Zulu song and the lively, well choreographed clapping during the song.

There was great ex-

citement from the Ardee supporters in the theatre when the curtains opened to reveal the top three choirs. Then when Ardee was announced as the winning school there was rapturous applause from the audience. What a wonderful result from this talented group.

There was also the added bonus of a first prize of €2000 for Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire.

Teachers Angela McClean and Aoife Mullen said it was a pleasure to work with the 45 girls in the choir and also to get the opportunity to showcase pupils’ talents. The good wishes and messages of congratulations have flooded into the school all week.

Big crowds attend Dundalk News in Brief chamber business expo Dundalk Chamber showcased some of Louth’s finest businesses at the Business-to-Consumer Expo in the Marshes Shopping Centre on Friday May 15.

With just under 80 companies exhibiting on the day from all sectors it was a fantastic platform to showcase local businesses.

John Teeling formerly of Cooley Distillery and who is now opening

the Great Northern Distillery in Dundalk in May came down to open the event and took time to visit all the stands.

The Cuban Ambassador to Ireland and his wife also took time to visit the Expo.

Many of the stands ran special offers on the day and the event created a huge buzz and will definitely be in the diary next year.

Oxfam raffle

Oxfam on Clanbrassil St. will hold a raffle in aid of the people of Nepal on June 18. First prize is a large tote Michael Kors handbag while second prize is a beauty hamper.

The raffle will take place on June 18. For information or tickets call into the Oxfam shop on Clanbrassil St.

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in Brief Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Procession will take place on Sunday 7th June, leaving St. Patrick's Cathedral at 3pm.

Outcomers Thanks

Niamh McStravick and Mark Sheils at the U-13 Schoolboys Final at the weekend.

LamarOkonkwo and Favour Ihemeje at the U-13 Schoolboys Final at the weekend.

Kayla Newell with Chantelle and Alisha Gover at the U-13 Schoolboys Final at the weekend.

Local ASTI rep Denyse Hughes has welcomed the breakthrough in negotiations on Junior Cycle reform after crunch talks last week but warned that there are still some outstanding issues that need to be resolved.

Denyse who teaches in St Mary’s College in Dundalk was happy with the progress made after a meeting with Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan last week and revealed that both the ASTI and TUI will now ballot their members on the new proposals this Autumn.

This will be the first bal-

biggest concern that teachers had was the original proposal to abolish the system of external assessed State Certificate exam system at junior cycle in favour of a system where junior cycle exam grades were marked by students’ own teachers.

The newly agreed proposals will see students sitting a revised exam that would be assessed by the State Examinations Commission which represents significant progress according to Denyse.

“We have said from day one that we were completely

and strong and thankfully we are now moving in the right direction. There are still some issues that need to be ironed out but we are very happy that progress is being made” ,explained Denyse.

“We spend an awful lot of time with these children and we see ourselves as mentoring and guiding them rather than becoming judge and jury..The original proposals to abolish the State certificate and have teachers’ grade their own students’ junior cycle exams are educationally unsound and thank-

Local ASTI rep happy with breakthrough in Junior Cycle reform

Denyse Hughes.

lot by teachers on the issue since last year after TUI and ASTI union leaders rejected two previous sets of proposals that were presented over the last six months.

According to Denyse the

against the abolition of external state examinations and we are very happy that the minister has rowed back on those original plans. We do not think a system whereby teachers assess their own students is fair.

For a system to have fairness and equality each student has to have an examination number and have the exact same chance as everyone else. To have a teacher assessing a student leaves the system open to bias and in our opinion takes away a little bit of fairness. Parents have remained supportive

fully Minister O’Sullivan has taken our worries on board and bridges the gap between us on this critical issue.” ,she added.

The new proposals, entitled ‘Junior Cycle Reform: Joint Statement on Principles and Implementation’, were concluded earlier this week, following a series of engagements between the Department and the leadership of the second-level teaching unions (ASTI and TUI). Both unions will ballot their members on the new proposals in the Autumn.

Yes Equality Louth and Dundalk Outcomers would like to say a big 'Thank You' to all of you who came and voted 'Yes' to extend the right of Civil Marriage to same-sex couples. As a county, our 63.5% vote for 'Yes' went a long way to help achieve the overall 62.1% national majority.

Our thanks to everyone who voted, everyone who had conversations about it, and everyone who helped win hearts and minds. You are probably aware from all the media coverage that you were a part of an historic event that will have a significant positive impact on the lives of LGBT people in Ireland. We are extremely proud and humbled by your support. For those that have abiding concerns about issues raised during the campaigns, please feel free to visit us or contact us in our centre in Dundalk.

You can find more details at www.outcomers.org.

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One of Dundalk’s most successful soccer teams received a massive boost this week as FAI chief executive John Delaney paid the club a visit be-

fore promising to help them find a new pitch they can call home.

Woodview Celtic was established 25 years ago and have been without

a pitch to call their own since ‘The New Field’ was sold to be used as a car park for Carroll Village. For the last number of years Woodview have

had no ground to call their own and have been using DkIT’s pitch’s.

With the club’s success in recent years numbers have swelled

John Delaney, FAI Chief Executive, Gerry Gover (Dundalk Schoolboy’s League) and Peter Fitzpatrick TD

and committee members decided it was time they pushed hard to find a place to call home. Paul McArdle and Eamonn O’Hagan paid local Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick a visit explaining their situation and asking could he help. As club secretary Kevin McGee explains the wheels were soon in motion for

a visit from the top man in Irish football.

“Paul and Eamonn had a few meetings with Deputy Fitzpatrick and he said he would do everything he could to try and help us out.

To his credit he got in touch with John Delaney and just two weeks ago we got word that he had agreed to come to

Dundalk and visit us”, explained Kevin.

“That meeting took place in the Ballymascanlon Hotel last weekend and what an evening it turned out to be. We had some great speakers saying some lovely things about our club and Mr Delaney was very impressed with what he heard. He gave

us a grant for €2,500 towards the running of the club and gave us a promise that he would find a pitch for the club and attend meetings with us to help get things off the ground.

“This is huge for us and it will be a dream come true to finally have somewhere to call home. I want to thank all the businesses around Dundalk who sponsored us to make the night possible and to Peter Fitzpatrick and John Delaney for listening to us and helping us out.

“We have two sites earmarked for pitches so hopefully we can get things moving quickly and finally have a pitch of our own in the near future”, added the delighted Woodview Celtic secretary.

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It was another victorious weekend for Dundalk Tennis Club when four of their players went on to win titles at the Mid Antrim Championships and Mullingar Junior Open Championships.

Sean Foran won the boys U-16 at Mullingar defeating Philip Lynch from Templeogue Dublin 6-1 6-0. Foran now prepares for a summer of tournaments throughout Ireland including Dundalk’s own Junior International Tennis Federation event which takes place between August 1 and 7.

Anna Jones, who resides in Mullingar but is a member and trains at the local club on the

Ramparts Road defeated Emily Connolly from Clairemorris, County Mayo 6-3 6-1.

Amberlie Collins won the U-12 Girls Mid Antrim Championship winning her round robin group by defeating Julia Baxter 6-3 6-1 and Monica Cameron 6-0 6-1.

The youngest competitor, Claudia Mullen won the U-10 Girls Mullingar Junior Championship and also winning her round robin group by defeating Zara Burns and Jemima Daluz.

Meanwhile, Dundalk Tennis Club hosted 16 Junior Tennis players from Sandycove, Dublin on Saturday May 16. This event

was organised by Rob Cherry, Head Coach from Sandycove and Jeff Collins from the local club.

The team selectors sent the players out in seeded pairs from each club to play U10 and U12 Boys and Girls Doubles as well as singles matches.

The Dundalk team was delighted with the high standard of play and are looking forward to a repeat campaign when they take part in the away challenge match in Sandycove.

Dundalk Tennis Club Summer Tennis Camps 2015 will run every week Monday to Friday for four weeks from July 6 to 31.

Entrance to carpark is at the Adelphi Jade Gardens. www.mccabespharmacy.com Amberlie Collins winner of the Girls U-12 Mid Antrim Championships

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Video highlights very poor state of our roads

Continued from Page 1 “We are paying motor tax and it doesn’t seem to me that much of this money is going back into our roads to fix all the potholes and cracks that are rampant around town. The money is being syphoned off and put into Irish Water which is not what it’s meant for. The town is in a terrible state. Chapel St. is full of potholes and cracks and the top of Stapleton Place which was worked on only recently is a disgrace. And then you’ve got certain estates where people have paid a lot of money for houses and the roads outside it are not fit for use.

“Wheelchair users around town have a lot to put up with having to travel on broken footpaths and damaged roads. I just wish some-

body in the council would open their eyes and realise this is a problem that is getting worse all the time and do something to fix it”, added Anthony.

Paddy Donnelly for Senior Executive for Louth County Council confirmed that work on roads around town will begin next month.

“I can confirm however that Tenders have been issued for the required road works and it is expected to have contractors on the ground by mid June for surface dressing and by early July for the strengthening and improvement works”.

The video can be seen on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v =ElH7WMLQ2oc&ab_ channel=AnthonyO%27Hagan

The video highlights the poor state of roads and footpaths

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The cream of Dundalk’s artists will showcase their wonderful paintings in Dundalk library in an exhibition which begins on Thursday the 4th of June running until Saturday 14th June.

The Artisans are a small group of amateur artists from Dundalk who specialise in watercolour painting and they will display many of their works at the exhibition which will be formally launched by Dundalk FC manager Stephen Kenny next Thursday evening at 8pm.

Pat Cooling who is a member of the local collective says that the group are looking forward to the exhibition launch following the success of last year’s event.

“Stephen Kenny has kindly agreed to formally open our annual exhibition this year and we invite anybody who would like to come and see what we do to pop down and say hello and have a look at our paintings.

“There are 25 of us in the group and we meet up every week in Carroll Meade to paint. We are predominantly a watercolour based group but there are all types of painters within the group.

There’s experts, novices and everything in between and there’s great camaraderie between everybody. We always welcome new members to join with us and it doesn’t matter how good or bad they are.” explained Pat. The exhibition begins on Thursday June 4th at 8pm and after that will run during library hours until Saturday June 13th.

The exhibition is open to all and is free. (library is closed on Mondays). For further information please call 0868393525

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Emma bids for blue Weekly Quiz jean country queen title

Pete Treanor’s 1. Ireland In what county are the small towns of Blacklion and Virginia?

2. Musicians “Getting to Know You” and “Whistle a Happy Tune” were songs from what Rogers and Hammerstein work?

3. Literature What type of book is a lexicon?

4. Local Dundalk man Liam Reilly finished second in the Eurovision Song Contest, what was the name of his song?

5. Greek Myth Who was the wife of King Menelaus?

6. Folk Songs Who was the best friend of little Jackie Paper?

7. The Bible The story of Noah’s Ark is told in what

Book of the Old Testament?

8. Soccer Diego Maradona played for what Italian club?

9. American The city of Milwaukee is mostly associated with what industry?

10. Space Exploration Who was the first American woman in space?

The Stinker Who was the last man to play in an All Ireland Senior hurling final in his bare feet?

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All roads lead to Athboy for the upcoming June Bank Holiday weekend to support local lady Emma McGuinness who is representing Fane Bridge Macra na Feirme at The Blue Jean Country Queen Festival.

This is an annual event hosted by Meath Macra na Feirme and runs from Friday May 29 to Monday June 1.

The Blue Jean Country Queen Festival has been running in Athboy for 28 years and each year Queens gather from all over Ireland and even further afield for this event.

Coming from a farm-

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Emma joined Fane Bridge Macra last year

after having attending numerous Macra events with friends and relations. Emma is an exceptionally talented musician and sports person and in a short space of time, has become a very valuable and key member of the Fane Bridge branch.

Emma reveals that her first year has been a brilliant experience so far and is delighted to have been given the opportunity to represent both her local club and Louth Macra na Feirme at Blue Jeans.

Emma considers herself very fortunate to have fellow Fane Bridge lady Tara

McEnteggart on hand to offer some tips and advice for the weekend.

Tara was runner-up at the Blue Jean Queen Festival last year.

Although fun is the name of the game, Emma and the other Queens will be competing for some wonderful prizes.

First place receives prizes to the value of €1,000 and the title of Blue Jean Country Queen 2015.

For more information on Fane Bridge please check out Fane Bridge Macra Facebook Page or contact 086 401 7098. New members are always welcome.

County Louth Show partners with SNAP

The County Louth Agricultural Show announced their charity partner for 2015 will be Special Needs Active Parents (SNAP).

The annual County Louth Agricultural show is organised and managed by The Dundalk Show Society. The Society is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, who each year choose a worthy cause as their charity partner.

The aim of this partnership is to support the charitable work of SNAP by raising awareness of their work and carrying out some much needed fundraising on behalf of the charity.

SNAP is a voluntary organisation which was founded in 2004 by a group of parents that had one thing in common; children with special needs. SNAP is a positive, family focused organisation that works tirelessly to provide support to families with children who have special needs.

The County Louth Agricultural Show, is the county’s premiere agricultural showcase and takes place on Sunday June 14 at Bellurgan Park, Carlingford Road, Dundalk. Now in its 126th year, the County Louth Agricultural Show offers a day of competition, exhibitions, entertainment and fun for all the family.

Life took a downward spiral after losing job A man whose life took a downward spiral through a combination of alcohol and unemployment pleaded guilty to public order offences at Dundalk District Court.

Vladimirs Sumlajevs, with an address at the Homeless Centre, Barrack St, Dundalk came to Garda attention outside a licenced premises on October 26 last year. He was twice asked to

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Buoyed by their recent successes at the Irish Open a number of the Team Torres competition crew travelled over to Coventry last weekend to compete in the British Open which was being held in the Skydome Arena.

The event attracted over 1,200 competitors and is ranked as one of the largest and most prestigious BJJ tournaments held in Europe. The team did not disappoint with all members winning fights and after a war of attrition with several matches required

to earn a podium position they managed to plunder a gold and two bronze medals to add to the growing list of ‘Team Torres’ accolades on the National, European and World Stage earned thus far this year.

In the first five months of this year Team Torres has been represented at 13 different competitions spread across Europe and further afield including, Lisbon, Munich, Rome, Manchester, and Abu Dhabi and has managed to medal at them all.

The competition team represent only a small fraction of the overall membership of the club with the vast majority of members choosing to train instead for self defence, fitness, and for the camaraderie and social aspect.

Team Torres train in Dundalk at The Strongroom on Mondays at 8:30pm and Fridays at 7pm with plans in the pipeline for an additional beginners NoGi class.

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News League titles decided

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Presentation night

An evening held in honour of Tommy McConville will take place tomorrow night (Thursday May 28) in Bennett’s Bar in Bridge St. All proceeds raised on the evening will go to the North Louth Hospice.

There will be very special guests in attendance on the evening including Dundalk FC manager Stephen Kenny, team player Brian Gartland and team doctor Dr. Samir Akhal. All are welcome to attend.

Womens Aid

Womens Aid Dundalk Fundraiser will be held in the Spirit Store on Sunday May 31 featuring Glen Hansard, Lisa O’Neill, Mark Geary, Brendan McCahey, Third Smoke, David Keenan.Starts at 4pm with tickets €25 from www. spiritstore.ie.

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Dundalk and District darts league sponsored by Tuborg saw the title of League Champions decided in all four divisions and the runners up title has been decided in three of the four .

The Premier league title has been retained by the team from the Avenue Inn with The Stags from Linenhall St runners-up once again but are still looking to retain their cup title in the next few weeks.

They will play Commercial 1896 on June 4 and they will meet again in the Open Shield Semi Final.

The First Division has been won by the Punters Sharks ahead of the Fane team. Mickey Kelly and his team mates have played very steady darts throughout the year and with the experience of Hubert Smith and players like former Derry Footballer Paul Curran their success does not surprise so many.

The Fane secured the runners up spot by beating a determined Avenue Celtic Team who had a great run of results before they met a team determined to get some silverware this year even if it was second place.

The cup competition in this division will be held in the Commercial Club and its Kehoes vs Punters Sharks , this ensures a wide spread of trophies throughout the division but also means that the Punters could possibly do a double.

The Second division has seen the Mighty Stags White go unbeaten so far this year and they are sitting comfortably at the top of the table and they have the potential to do a double and win the cup and league Fergusons from Gyles Quay are only in the darts league for the last two years and to reach runners up in a very competitive division is a great achievement.

Johnny Masons are in the cup final and are a team that are well capable of spoiling the party on the Stags white.

The third division title of League champion is going to the Windmill where Paddy Shields’ team took control and played well to hold it and the Punters Tigers at bay for the remainder of the league.

Busy week of events for Ardee Concert Band Ardee Concert Band has put a fast paced week behind them and moves onto the next part of their summer schedule of engagements to come.

Their first engagement of the week took place on Saturday May 16 in the form of their Spring Concert with Downshire Brass from Lisburn, Belfast. This concert was a huge success in aid of Ardee Hospice Homecare and many new friends were made on the night.

The concert was streamed to the whole world on the night; this was a first for the band with over 100 people watching the performances live on the internet across Ireland and the

Ardee Concert Band are in the middle of a busy spell

world aswell as having a strong audience insitue in the Bohemian Centre in person.

Next on the list for the band was a joint rehearsal between the youth and senior bands on Friday

May 22 from 8pm to 10pm. Both conductors; John Gaynor and Brendan Breslin made the night very enjoyable for everyone in attendance. The night was to give the youth a taste of

a Senior Band rehearsal and the senior members a taste of Youth Band life during a rehearsal setting.

On Saturday May 23 the senior band made the short journey to Col-

lon to play at the Garden party being held by the Friends of Collon church in Collon House in aid of the Church of Ireland Roof Appeal.

The Week finished off at a slower pace than recent days as the senior band led the May Procession from Ardee Church after Noon mass to benediction and rosary at the Fairgreen park.

This is a long standing tradition in the town revived a couple of years ago and it’s nice to see the traditions being revived back again.

The band can next be seen at the County Louth Agricultural Show in Bellurgan Park on June 14.

Man forgot he was wearing jacket A man who tried on a jacket in a shop forgot he was wearing it and left without paying.

Sean Smith of 189 Waterville Crescent, Dundalk, who ended up purchasing

the item, pleaded guilty to a theft charge when he appeared at Dundalk District Court.

The incident occurred on July 17 last year at Penneys, Marshes with the jacket

valued at €16.

Solicitor, Mischa Hanahoe, stated that her client, who has 40 previous convictions, had been out shopping with his partner and children. He tried on the

jacket and forgot he was wearing before he left the store. It was his intention to purchase the jacket and he did so.

Judge William Hamill imposed a €150 fine.

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Jenny hoping to book place in Rose of Tralee LOUTH Rose Jenny Hanlon is rallying her supporters to follow her to Portlaoise, for the Rose of Tralee Regional Festival from 28 to 31 May. Rose of Tralee Host Dáithí Ó Sé will interview each of the 56 Roses over three nights before two judging panels select 23 Roses to go forward to the International Festival in Tralee.

The Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh, who took part in the 2014 Regional Festival, said the essence of this four-day festival is about celebrating the Roses “What is fortunate for us Roses is that we have the opportunity to build life-long friendships and experience from the epicentre which is why the Rose of Tralee Festival has gone from strength to strength over the past 56”, she stated.

The Regional Festival highlights include the official opening of the event in the Civic Plaza on Friday May 29, Vintage Car Parade of Roses and their Rose Buds fol-

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Death Notices Presentation check to Hospice Marie O’Callaghan, Caroline Lennon, Patsy Rogers, Mary Keenan, Paul Lennon, Mary Kerley, Anthony Lennon, Mary Mullholand.

Dundalk to host Irish PGA event

The club is delighted to have been chosen by the Irish PGA to host the 105th Irish PGA Championship from October 1 to 4. It’s the third time the club has hosted this prestigious tournament having previously staged it in 1953 and 1969 and is a recognition of the tremendous work that has been done over the past few years.

Everybody looks forward to welcoming Ireland’s top professional golfers and hope they enjoy the challenge that the course will present.

Open Week was a tremendous success with all competitions being keenly contested and it was great to welcome so many visitors to the club. Local knowledge proved key on most days with club members well

represented in the winner’s enclosure.

On Monday, 17 handicapper AJ McDonnell took the Fastfix Open Singles Stableford with an excellent score of 40pts which was one better than Andrew McCaughey who was playing off nine.

On Wednesday 19 handicapper Edmund Connolly shot 40pts to take the Open Singles Stableford by two points from another 19 handicapper Sean O’Sullivan.

Thursday’s Four Man Team Competition has a clear winner as the team of Gareth Duffy, Gerry Murray, Dessie Ward and Declan Ward shot 92pts to win by four points from a team made up of locals Peter Rogers and Gerry O’Keeffe and two

visitors, Declan Kelleher from Co Louth and Leo Costello from Co Cavan. The day also saw Mark Gorham hole his tee shot on the par three fifth.

Saturday’s O’Callaghan Insurances Open Fourball Stableford saw four handicapper Sean Reidy and six handicapper Ciaran Sheridan combine for a superb score of 43pts.

But, they only won on countback from Donal Sheridan and Billy Cairns who also matched their score of 43pts.

Sean Hession, who was one of the most consistent players in the lowcostholidays.ie Winter League, was an impressive winner of Sunday’s Open Singles Stableford with 41pts off 11 to win by two from ten handicapper Chris Murden

with Neil Mullooly, off eight, a further shot behind in third.

Open Week concluded with Sunday’s Open Scotch Foursomes where Peter and Geraldine Rogers took the honours with 64, ahead of Leslie Toal and Olivia Cunningham with Barry Grennan and Lady Captain Mary Lou Grennan in third.

The competition schedule for the June Bank Holiday sees a Men’s Singles Stableford Competition on Sunday from 7.16am to 1.24pm and this will be followed by a Semi-Open Mixed Scotch Foursomes from 1.40pm to 5pm. An Open Four Person Team Event will be held on Monday from 8am to 4pm.

All competitions are now available for booking.

Alan Treadwell Sea Road, Castlebellingham, peacefully at Blackrock Clinic on Saturday May 23. Loving husband of June. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Frances, Dorothea, Robert, Charlie, Georgina, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and many friends.

Ivor burlingham (Snr) The death has occurred of Ivor Burlingham (Snr), The Demesne, Dundalk, peacefully, in St Peter’s Nursing Home on Saturday May 23. Ivor, beloved husband of Cathy and dear father of Pearl, Joan, Ivor, Evelyn, Ursula and David. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Peter (Pete) Keenan Spellickanee, Riverstown, Dundalk, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Monday May 18. Beloved husband of the late Etta and dear father of Martin and Margaret.

He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing son, daughter, daughter-inlaw Pauline, son-in-law Patrick, grandchildren Liam, Lucy and Aisling, sister Vera, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mary Donnelly (née Ashmore) Ashling Park, formerly of Lisdoo and Fatima, peacefully at her residence on Wednesday May 20. Predeceased by her husband Tony, brothers Joe and Anthony, sister Bernadette. Very deeply regretted by her loving fami-

ly, sons Anthony and Philip, daughters Bernie and Frances, sons-in-law Bob, Colin, daughters-in-law Sharon, Shauna, sister-in-law Mary Ashmore, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.

Cornelius (Con) McCarrick Rockmount Gardens, Carrick Road and formerly of Mary St. South, Dundalk on Friday May 22. Con, beloved husband of Marie (nee Casey) and dear father of Jacki, Sarah, Roger and Tracey. Deeply regretted by his son, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Una and Justine, brother Roger, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Brian McEntegart Dundalk, peacefully on Monday May 18. Beloved husband of the late May (nee Brennan), brother of the late Monsignor Liam, Justin, Kevin and Rita.

Deeply regretted by his sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Geraldine Murphy (née McKenna), Farndreg Estate, Dundalk, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital surrounded by her family on Thursday May 21. Loving wife of Eamon and dear mother of Eamon. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, son, Eamon’s fiancee Lynda, grand daughter Kayleigh, sisters Nancy, Bernie, Kitty, Mary, Josie and Phil, brothers-in-law Paul, Jack and Tony, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

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Lots of fun and entertainment for all the family Competitions & Giveaways Food and Drink vendors on site l Bouncy Castles l Face Painting

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Saturday 30th May 12 noon Official opening by Dundalk Chamber of Commerce President, Michael Gaynor Release of hundreds of black & white balloons in Dundalk FC colours ‘C’mon the town’

2pm Cocktail Mixing Demo with renowned ‘Mixologist’ John Rafferty of Russell’s Bus Saloon 3pm Irish Dancing Troupe

Sunday 31st May 1pm Cocktail Mixing Demo with renowned ‘Mixologist’ John Rafferty of Russell’s Bus Saloon 2pm Puppy Party Bring along your

fabulous puppy for a day of fun and frolics 2.30pm Dog Show 3pm Blessing of Animals with Fr Michael Cusack. Get your animal blessed.

Bank Holiday Monday 1st June 1pm Zumba Demonstration with Heather Gordon 2pm Cocktail Mixing Demo with renowned ‘Mixologist’ John Rafferty of Russell’s Bus Saloon

3pm Fashion show with gents outfitters Louis Copeland, Dublin and Tavey’s, Castleblayney, with The Outlet ladies fashions, Monaghan

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Dundalk for Business

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With over 1,000sq m of exhibits for all to appreciate and enjoy, showcasing the best in home building, extension and renovation, as well as decoration, furnishings, carpets, curtains, kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. There’s plenty of outdoor fun too, with garden exhibits, plants and shrubs for sale, and tips on how to develop your own ‘green fingers’! Living is celebrated with food and drink, past times and hobbies, charities and sport, shopping and leisure pursuits.

There will be demos and giveaways with tastings and tempting treats. There’s also a vintage car exhibition, as well

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Official opening of Ideal Living 15 takes place at 12 noon this Saturday when President of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, Michael Gaynor, performs his first official engagement. Hundreds of black and white balloons – in the colours of Dundalk FC – will be released signifying ‘Dundalk Moving Up’ and will be unleashed by Michael Gaynor, Kerryanne Coburn, Oliver Tully Chairman Louth County Council, Jimmy Cumiskey, Ged Nash Minister Od State For who states that, ‘the sky’s the Business and Employment, Paddy Matthews President Dundalk Chamber and Denise Cumiskey at The Ideal Living limit for business in Dundalk!’ 15 Launch.

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Local sporting heroes and celebrity guests in attendance.

With families and fun times at the centre of this weekend, along with direct business to customer meetings, admission is family-friendly priced at just €8 for a family, €4 for an individual and €2 for unaccompanied children.

There’s plenty for everyone to enjoy, from fashion shows on Monday for mums and dads, to renovation, extensions, construction, heating, decorating, gardening, furnishing and so much more there for the home.

There’s food and drink tasting, cocktail shaking demos, Irish dancing, Zumba displays, with

hundreds of exhibitors showing their products, as well as a number of competitions and giveaways.

There’s a puppy party, dog show and Blessing of Animals from 2pm on Sunday, when Fr Michael Cusack will give your pet the best chance of a healthy year with his special blessing.

Monday sees the tops in fashion as legendary Dublin outfitter Louis Copeland displays his men’s wear, as will Tavey’s menswear from Castleblayney.

The Outlet in Monaghan takes to the catwalk with a selection of up-to-the-minute seasonal ladies wear.

Ideal Living 15 is open from 11am – 6pm on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May, and Monday 1 June in Dundalk Youth Development Centre, Carrick Road (near Oriel Park). All are welcome, so pop in and celebrate ‘Dundalk Moving Up’!

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Family Notices

In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements. deaths

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AUSTIN HEARTY—19 Dargan Lawns, Carlow Town, Late of 10 Church St, Dundalk, Peacefully in hospital in Kilkenny on 21/05/2015. Funeral arrangements later. Regretted by his Brothers, Sisters, In Laws & Friends.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours. This time I ask you 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). D.K. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours. This time I ask you 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). J.C.

in memoriam

duffy (20th Anniversary) In loving memory of George Duffy, late of 103 Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, whose 20th anniversary occurs 29th May. We sadly miss you and love you George. Always in our loving thoughts.

—From wife Melliora; sons Robert and Aidan; daughters Helga & Amiliora; grandchildren Dearbhla, Amy, Lee, Shea and greatgrandson Cian. Anniversary Mass Sat 30th May, 10am, Church of The Redeemer, Dundalk.

Students from St Vincents who took part in the recent SVP Youth Exhibition

thanksgiving Medjugorje Message May 2, 2015 “Dear children, open your hearts and try to feel how much I love you and how much I desire for you to love my Son. I desire for you to come to know him all the better, because it is impossible to know him and not to love him – because he is love. I, my children, know you. I know your pain and suffering because I lived through them. I laugh with you in your joy and I cry with you in your pain. I will never leave you. I will always speak to you with motherly tenderness. And I, as a mother, need your open hearts to spread the love of my Son with wisdom and simplicity. I need you to be open and sensitive to the good and mercy. I need you to be united with my Son, because I desire for you to be happy and to help me to bring happiness to all of my children.

My apostles, I need you to show everyone the truth of God, so that my heart, which suffered and today

suffers so much pain, can win in love. Pray for the holiness of your shepherds, so that in the name of my Son they could work miracles, because holiness works miracles.

Thank you."

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

EXTERNAL MAINTENANCE Window Cleaning (Pole fed system) Gutter & Downpipe Cleaning Fascia & Soffit Cleaning Power Washing Services Grass & Hedge Cutting Garden Clearance Green Waste Removal, etc Fully Insured Annual Contracts Pensioners Discount Contact us today

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classes & courses

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ATTENTION: For B.E.R. CERTIFICATION of properties being offered for sale or rent, contact Robert Mulholland, BER assessor. 087 609 1906 www.louthber. ie DOUBLE ROOM: Double room to rent, Dundalk town centre. May suit professional person. Contact: 087-697-6550

Get fit the fun way and learn to dance, the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Jive or even your first wedding dance in a relaxed and friendly environment. Classes now taking place in the Lisdoo, Tuesday 8-10pm. Also classes in Ardee Community Centre on Tuesday’s morning from 11-30am-1230pm, beginners welcome, Contact 086 357 3271 for further information.

GUITAR COURSE: An Easy Beginner Guitar Course For Adults starting in Spiritstore June 8th on Monday nights 7.30-8.30pm. 10 week course (€10 per lesson). Relaxed friendly atmosphere with experienced teacher. Learn songs

by U2, GunsNRoses, Thin Lizzy, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elvis and many more.

Contact 087-2186127 for details.

A VAN & DRIVER available for furniture removal, also single items, 3 piece suites, cookers, fridges, washing machines. Day & night Tel 086 8704908 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE—Repairs, building plastering plumbing, painting, tiling, concreting, patios, gardening, PVC facia and soffits, carpentry.

Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Tel Michael 085-858-8090 BUILDING—McElroy UPVC products.

For a competitive quote for all Home Improvements, extensions, sunrooms & conservatories. All PVC products supplies & fitted, fascia, soffit & guttering. We also have a complete range of PVC doors & windows. Complete bathroom refurbishment, painting, decorating, wall & floor tiling. Contact anytime, on 087 260 2501.

EAMONN COONEY TV’S - AERIAL & SATELLITE, T.V, Freeview & Freesat Saorview Service & Repairs. Eamonn Cooney T.V. Phone 087 267 1809 DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE— MoneyGram Money Transfer; Pay Household Bills; Payzone/Postpoint; Buy Stamps; Phone Top-ups; Prepaid Credit Cards; Sterling and Euro Cheques Available; Best Rates Guaranteed; No Commission. 8 Park St (Open 7 Days, 8am -11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (Open Mon-Sat). Call 042 9339922/9370101; www.dundalkbureaudechange.com – Accepting All Major Credit and Debit Cards.

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

Call our office for a free quotation.

Everkleen 042 935 2717 or 086 829 3585. www.tradead.ie/everkleen.

HOUSE & APARTMENT CLEANING Service. Specializing in Re-Let & Spring Cleaning. Fully insured. For a free quotation contact Everkleen 042 9352717 / 087 6873188, www.tradead. ie/everkleen.

CLEANEST & KEENEST—Have your windows, carpet or suite of furniture cleaned at keenest prices. Also guttering, fascia boards, power hosing. Call Damien 0868469559 or 0879319243 TILER AVAILABLE—Experienced local tiler to carry out all types of tile work - marble, granite, porcelain. Indoors and out. Call 087-387-8995 for free quote.

DUNDALK COMPUTER REPAIR CENTRE—We fix PCs, laptops, ipads, and iphones. All computer services.

Includes new antivirus and microsoft office. Free callout service. No fix no fee! 9am to 10pm. 7 days a week. Call Gerard 085 128 6436.042 932 8301 GRIMLEY’S DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK— TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales & repairs.

042 935 4343.

A ALTERATIONS – For all your tailoring & sewing needs. Zips in Jackets €15, zips in trousers & jeans €10.50.

Dry cleaning service. Long Walk Shopping Centre. Contact 933-3380 / 087968-8518 RING-A-DRINK—Northend Bar 933 7229 drinks delivery service daily 5pm-10pm prompt and efficient service All major cards accepted.

ACE GARDEN SERVICES – Tree topping, felling, hedge trimming. RUBBISH REMOVALS – Garage clearance, House & Garden refuse. Permit holder.

Contact: Tom 085-113-3358 TIME 2 SHINE: Cleaning Services, Commercial and Domestic Cleaning for Windows, Fascia & Soffit, Gutter Clearing, House & Office Cleaning, Chimney & Stove Cleaning, Oil burner service. General Maintenance Tel 085 145 9854 or www.time2shine.ie ALL ROOFING REPAIRS: All roofing repairs, we fix gutters, fascia & soffit, all broken tiles, slates, ridge and banger blue and torch –on. We fit Crow Guards for chimney pots. All work guaranteed, 25 years experience, free quotations Tel Paul 086 818 4827

CARPENTER AVAILABLE: 28 years experience. Doors, Floors, Shelving, Flat packs, Side gates, Fencing, Loft ladders, etc. Also tiling, painting, wallpapering, quality finish. For a free quote call Des on 087 618 0150.

BUILDER & HOME MAINTAINENCE— Building, Woodwork, Painting, Plumbing, Tiling, Kitchen Refurbishments, Lawn Cutting, Paving & Fencing. No job to big or too small. Tel. Brian 087 295 2529 CONTRACT CLEANERS: Will clean Office’s, Houses, B & B’S, Hairdressers etc. Dundalk area. Competitive rates.

References available. Contact: Audrey 087-958-1747 or www.whistlecleandundalk.com PAINTER AND HANDYMAN – Local painter and handyman. Painting, wall papering, wooden floors, tiling, odd jobs. Reliable, efficient, very tidy. Competitive rates. No job too small. Call 086-876-0272 GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE— Suites/Antique furniture repaired and re-covered. Better than new. 086-0800788 HANDYMAN - Handyman available to do general house work including tree maintenance, cutting grass, trimming hedges, painting indoors and outdoors, unblocking drains etc: Contact Romas 086-228-8444 ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SERVICED: Washing machines, hobs, ovens, tumble driers etc. Phone Gerry 087 463 5427.

GATES & RAILINGS: Made to order gates & railings, rot iron, teak and mahogany. Great prices. Free quotes.

Contact: Gerard 085-1826-397 CARPENTRY SERVICES: All aspects of the trade including flooring, doors, architrave, skirting, wall panelling, decking and roofing etc. Call: Mark 086 089 5508.

PAINTING & DECORATING: Painting & decorating, interior and exterior work. Very competitive prices. Contact: 087-341-0748

articles for sale BEDS & FURNITURE DIRECT—Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, chests, lockers, pine beds etc., also furniture removals call 086 870 4908 anytime.

DEALGAN FURNITURE Longwalk, Dundalk (inside The Paint Store). For a wide range of Bedroom & Dining room Furniture, Beds & Mattresses made to any size, always a selection of quality second-hand furniture on display. Suite Re-Upholstery and Furniture Repair Service. Tel 042 932 9111 or call Paddy 086 3207383 BEDS BEDS BEDS. For the largest selection of beds in Dundalk at unbeatable prices, beds from €79. The Bed Store Unit 24 Northlink Retail Park, Dundalk Tel 042 9320927 Celt Ireland Dog Food 15 kg bags.

Nuts for adult & working dogs € 15.00 per bag. Tel: 087 2111784 or 087 238 1030 SOFA & SOFA BED: For sale 2 seater sofa, very good condition, also 2 seater sofa bed in great condition. Contact: 086-3356-014 FOR SALE DELL COMPUTER & PRINTER: Dell Computer & Printer Contact: 087-6843-272

classes & courses Dundalk Hypnotherapy - Hypnotherapy treatments to quit smoking, weight loss, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, fears and phobias and many more. www.dundalkhypnosis. com - Call 085 119 2854

special services CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING Inspection & Repair. Tel Paul McArdle 042-9332491/0876660094 - Email tribalky@yahoo.com DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE— Best Rates Guaranteed. No Commission. We Buy and Sell All Major Currencies; Electronic Bank Transfers; US and Australian Dollars. 8 Park St (Open 7 Days, 8am -11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (Open Mon-Sat) - Call 042 9339922/9370101; www.dundalkbureaudechange.com. Accepting All Major Credit and Debit Cards.

PERFECT FIT ALTERATIONS—For all your sewing needs. Curtains, Hems, Zips & Repairs. 10% off for Slimming World members. Castletown Road: Tel: 042 9327837.

CHIMNEY CLEANER - The Clean sweep, clean & tidy, no dust. Brush & Vac. Also gutter cleaning. Contact - Cathal 087-225-9799 LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE GIFT? Create a personalised newspaper page to celebrate a special occasion - birthday, anniversary, birth, sporting success etc. Contact 086 3238328 www.front-

articles wanted TEMPEST ANNUALS: Tempest Annuals and old Dundalk memorabilia wanted. Contact: 087-768-3547

situations vacant Steel Fabricator Refrigeration Engineer, Electricians/Plumbers Shuttering Carpenter, Adv/Basic Scaffolder, Civil Engineer, Quantity Surveyors, Foreman. 360 Machine Driver, Site Dumper Driver,Groundworker/Labourers, S.L.G Operative, Flagman required for Co. Louth & Co Meath.

Pracownicy Budowlani z safe passem potrzebni w Co. Louth & Co Meath.

Please email cv tojobs@clsrecruitment.ie PART TIME BAR JOB Town Centre bar, experienced required. Tel. 087 2421694.

entertainment TUESDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT McGuinness’s Bar-The Big House, Anne Street. Every Tuesday night. Bringing back the good times. Music – Videos – Karaoke – Sing-along with Nicky. Also open Mic.

concert tickets CONCERT TICKETS: 2 Neil Diamond tickets for sale, Concert date Friday 3rd July (Block A) in 3 Arena Dublin. €100 each O N O. Contact: 087-284-8020

business opportunity FANTASTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY for self motivated people who can work from home part time. No selling required. Full training provided. Contact 086 878 9482.

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Tom Portman back in Spirit Store Tom Portman is coming back to the Spirit Store for a solo show on the 4th of June after his May tour with Louisiana slide player Brother Dege in Germany.

For this gig Tom will be playing music from his 3 solo albums including his latest release ‘Float Your Blues Away’ (2013) which combines original Blues with some distinctive instrumental compositions. He’ll also be

playing compositions from his new album due out in July which will be launched on the the 23rd of July during the Galway Fringe Festival.

Over the past decade Tom Portman has simultaneously cultivated a thriving solo career playing a blend of blues, contemporary, traditional and eastern tinged original music whilst being a staple and session

musician in a number of prominent Irish original music bands.

Both his musicianship and music are becoming renowned in Ireland and abroad. The last few years saw him tour India, Poland, Ireland, and France - playing with a plethora of acts, in tandem with his own captivating shows.

A must for lovers of the guitar, Dobro and the Blues.

McGeough’s Bar, Restaurant, Tapas & Cocktails

Roden Place, Dundalk Tel: 9328980

Tapas Menu

Dundalk Mens Sheds Choir who entertained the large crowd at their Golf Classic presentation night in Dundalk Golf Club on Friday night last.

Tain March coming through on Saturday

Friday 29th May - Karaoke with

Just jane

Saturday 30th May - Live Music With

McCollum Brothers Bank Holiday Sunday 31st May - LIVE MUSIC with

kopy kats

The Best Music Bar in Town

THE Táin March will be descending on Dundalk on Saturday May 30 and promises to bring with it plenty of family fun, laughter and a sense of community spirit The Táin March will take place over nine days this year and will be retracing the steps of Queen Medb from her home town in Rathcrogan, Co Roscommon, on Sunday May 24 and reaching Omeath on Monday June 1 for the grand finale.

The warriors will arrive at Oriel Park at 1:30pm on Saturday afternoon and everyone who wishes to dress up are invited to join Medb’s Army and march at 2pm to Market Square. There will be family fun at Queen Medb’s encampment at the square for the duration of the afternoon, including free face painting, a battle re-enactment, ancient Celtic cookery lessons and a meeting of the old and new as the 27th Battalion of the Irish army will be there to showcase how Celtic warriors have evolved over the last 2000 years.

For more information on how you can take part and for more on the history of Queen Medb and the Táin March please visit www.tainmarch.net.

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Over 20 Tapas Dishes on Selection Recommended for sharing Antipasto, Cheese Board & Breads Board Tasting Menu A €19.50 Any 3 Selections Tasting Menu B €22.50 Any 3 Selections Breakfast – Lunches – Full A-La-Carte Full details on www.mcgeoughsbar.com

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Blinds

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ALFA ROMEO 4C SPIDER

As with the 4C Coupe the Spider is built on a carbon fibre monocoque, additionally there is an aluminium rollover protection system which is hidden within the carbon fibre windscreen frame. The rear features buttresses to support the Spider's profile and there is a rear spoiler.

Unlike the coupe it comes with xenon headlights as standard.

What the Spider does share with the Coupe is the power plant in the form of the 1750 TBi petrol engine outputting 240hp / 258lb-ft which equates to a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 160 mph.

Initially the Spider will come with a cloth roof with the option of a carbon fibre roof, towards the end of 2015. Alfa are also

introducing later in the year premium leather options with matching door cards.

There are a number of new wheels choices on the options list, along with a carbon fibre air intake system. The audio offering is enhanced with a new Alpine head unit coupled to

the NEW HONDA HR-V

When the new Honda HR-V is launched later in 2015 it will be available with the choice of two engines.

The diesel option will be the 1.6 litre i-DTEC that develops 118 bhp that will propel it from 0-62 mph in 10.1 seconds via its six-speed manual gearbox. Honda is quoting 71 mpg on the combine cycle and co2 emissions of 104 g/ km, depending on the car’s configuration.

Alfa's Hi-Fi sound system.

In addition to the upgraded audio system the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider comes with luxury floor mats; glove compartment with leather cover; bespoke car Those that prefer cover and car care kit. Parking petrol can opt for sensors and cruise control are the 130PS 1.5 litre no cost options. i-VTEC petrol which is available with either a six-speed manual transmissions or CVT (effectively an automatic).

Which with the CVT system is capable of 54 mpg with emissions of 120 g/km or 50 mpg / 130 g/km with the manual option. Data is based on NEDC figures supplied from Honda, and depending on the wheel/tyre size.

Acceleration from 0-62 mph is recorded at 10.9 seconds CVT

and 10.3 seconds with in-car infotainment radar and camera system, and safety technology to scan the the six-speed box.

Honda’s Magic Seat aids equipment with road ahead. system will ensure easy access to the 1,026 litres cargo space with the seats folded down and 453 litres with the rear seats in occupancy.

Although full specifications and price has not been confirmed by Honda, we do know there will be the option of Honda’s Connect

2010 VW CADDY 1.6 T/D 120,000 MILES SHOWROOM CONDITION, FSH, DOE TESTED 10/2015 TAXED 04/2016. €8500.

Tel 087 2051161.

Timing belt special offer Attention Ford S Max, Galaxy and Mondeo owners!!

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Beware !!Your twin timing belts are due to be changed!!

S&S Tint Seamus & Sean Watters Tinting Technician

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Protect yourself and your car..call 042 933 1171 now!!

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used car sale the new FORD MUSTANG

142 FORD COURIER VAN EX DEMO ONLY 7000KMS GREAT VALUE

2012 TRANSIT CONNECT T200 SWB 1.8 T/D 60000 MILES ONE OWNER

2012 Renault Clio 1.2 Only 21,000 Miles Showroom Condition

2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 T/D 76,000 Miles NCT 01/17

2012 TRANSIT CONNECT T200 SWB 1.8 T/D ONLY 35000 MILES AS NEW

2010 TRANSIT CONNECT T200 SWB 1.8 T/D 78000 MILES

2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 Petrol 38,000 Miles 12 Months Warranty

2010 Peugeot 207 1.4 T/D 55,000 Miles NCT 02/16

€13,950

€9,500

2010 TRANSIT CONNECT T200 SWB 1.8 T/D DOE TESTED BARGAIN

2009 VW CADDY 2.0 T/D 74,000 MILES FULL DOE TEST

2009 Peugeot 308 1.6 T/D 75,000 Miles NCT 06/17

2009 Opel Meriva 1.3 T/D 90,000 Miles NCT 02/17 Great Value

2008 TRANSIT CONNECT 200 SWB 1.8 T/D 113,000 MILES DOE TESTED

2007 CITROEN BERLINGO 600 SWB 1.6 HDI 110,000 MILES DOE TESTED

2006 TRANSIT 280 MWB SEMI HIGH ROOF 2.0 T/D GREAT DRIVER BARGAIN AT

2004 TRANSIT 350 LWB 2 TONNE VAN, NEW CLUTCH BARGAIN AT

€11,200 +VAT

€10,500

€9,950

€9,500 +VAT €6,500 +VAT

€4,750 +VAT

€4,950

€4,750

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You can now order the new Ford Mustang officially for the first time in the UK and is available in RHD. The first cars are set to arrive in the UK in autumn of 2015.

There is a choice of two petrol power plants, a 2.3-litre 314PS EcoBoost engine or a 5.0-litre 418PS V8, with both engine being available in either the fastback or

convertible body. There is also the option of either sixspeed manual or six- speed automatic transmission.

All Mustangs are equipped with 19-inch wheels, performancebrakes,automatic HID xenon headlamps and LED rear lamps. Plus dualzone climate control, a nine-speaker sound system, and SYNC 2 voice control

connectivity with an eightinch colour touch screen.

Options include climate control seats and premium 19-inch alloy wheels with Lustre Nickel finish (available as part of the optional custom pack). There is a choice ten exterior colour palettes that include exclusive Competition Orange and tri-coat Triple Yellow.

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2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 T/D 83,000 Miles Full Leather Trim NCT 10/15

2007 Renault Scenic 1.4 Petrol 85,000 Miles One Owner NCT 05/17

2006 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D 67,000 Miles One Owner NCT 03/16

€4,500

The new Suzuki Vitara has been tested by Euro NCAP and has been awarded the maximum five-stars. The new Vitara has just gone on sale and is available in two or four wheel drive.

The Vitara’s NCAP result can be broken down into, adult

occupant 89%, child occupant 85%, pedestrian 76% and safety assist 75%. This compares to the new Fiat 500x that scored fourstars - adult occupant 86%, child occupant 85%, pedestrian 74% and safety assist 64%.

To gain a full five stars the car must score adult occupant

80%+, child occupant 75%+, pedestrian 65%+ and safety assist 70%+.

Standard safety equipment on Suzuki Vitara includes seven airbags with a driver’s knee airbag as well as seat belt pre-tensioners and force limiters.

€6,950

2008 Mazda 5 Executive 54,000 Miles 7 Seater Ideal Family Car Nct 01/16

€8,500

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€7,500

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Dublin Street, Dundalk Tel: 042 933 1171 or Brendan 087 2051161 or Pat 087 2450631

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Ascaill Rois Magheraboy Road, Carrickmacross, Co.Monaghan

EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENT OF 3 & 4 BEDROOM LUXURY FAMILY HOMES

By SJR Developments Ltd

Prices SPACIOUS LIVING ACCOMMODATION Star ting from TURN KEY FINISH €165,00 0 Fina EXCELLENT STANDARD OF FINISH nce Availa ble

SHOWHOUSE LAUNCHING THIS SATURDAY 30th, SUNDAY 31st MAY & BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 1st JUNE 2-4pm

21 O'Neill Street, Carrickmacross. Tel: 042 969 0900 Mob: 087 151 6447

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