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Wednesday, 27th June, 2018. Vol. 11, Issue 26 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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Drivers who continue to park in disable bays without valid permits are being hit in the pocket with Gardai stepping up their campaign to penalise culprits.

Since Operation Enable was launched in April a total of 50 fines have been handed out for illegal parking in disabled bays.

A local disability activist, Brendan Moore, has welcomed the progress made by Gardaí in relation to Operation Enable which was launched with Gardaí vowing to issue a zero-tolerance approach with regards to the abuse of parking in disabled bays across the county.

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National award for Castletown Girls

Castletown Girls National School ended their school year in style as they were named national winners in the RSA Safe Cross Code Dance Competition.

The Fifth Class girls under the supervision of teacher Ms McMahon directed and performed a short video which included the girls acting out a short drama about the safe cross code through dance and song.

Five schools in the country were shortlisted for the prize which included 30 tablets for the school with two of the final five from Co. Louth.

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Call to back re-opening of school Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Declan Breathnach spoke last week in the Dáil when he raised the issue of getting Faughart National School re-opened.

“The Education Act makes provision for an existing Patron to transfer patronage to another patron. The school was closed in mid-September 2017 in order to find a solution to the on-going problems relating to management and leadership and the consequent drop in enrolments.

“At the time it was said to me

and others that the Church and Department would allow it to be divested in another patronage.

It has been confirmed to me that the Louth Meath Education Training Board (LMETB) are willing to open the school by September 2018 under their patronage and are waiting for various issues to be ironed out to pave the way for this to happen.

“Archbishop Martin responded to representations made to him and he stated that he was waiting on clarification on certain

issues from the Department. We all know that the village school is the hub of any community, and it is sad and disappointing that notwithstanding valiant efforts by the parents, families, and community in Faughart, this school remains closed today,” stated Mr Breathnach who explained that the families want to get their children back to school at Faughart.

“I asked the Minister if the Archbishop were to cede the Full story on Page 2

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Clampdown on illegal use of disabled bays

From Page 1 Community Centre, Readypenny. between An Garda Sio€15 per car, contact 087 2381030 for further in- chana, Louth County Council, Irish Wheelchair Assoformation. ciation and the Disabled Drivers Association of IreLOCAL BUILDING & land.

He asked for motorists to MAINTENANCE COMPANY respect the wheelchair acREQUIRE cessible parking bays and also called for those in possession of a valid permit not to give it out to anybody not eligible to use one.

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outside the capital to launch Operation Enable and according to Brendan Moore, a long-time disability activist the scheme has been a success to date.

“I welcome the news that since the start of Operation Enable in County Louth over 50 Fixed Charge notices have been issued for offences such as illegal parking is disability bays.

“I would like to congratulate Sergeant Declan Higgins from the Garda Road Policing Unit in Dundalk

on the great work himself and his team are doing to enforce the law on the use of disability parking permits.

The fines for parking in wheelchair parking increased a couple of months ago to €150 which has acted as a deterrent to would be offenders.

“I received a letter from Chief Superintendent Christopher Mangan assuring me that all complaints received

by An Garda Siochana regarding illegally parked cars in Dundalk will receive at-

tention.

“He told me that 50 Fixed Charge notices have already been issued for such offenses and he stated that the business community on Dublin St. have received advice regarding parking in disabled parking bays.

“Dublin St. had been particularly bad for these offenses so it’s very pleasing to see that the Gardaí are aware of this and have been proactive in their approach.

Meanwhile the Irish Wheelchair Association

to back National safety award Call re-opening of for Castletown Girls Faughart school From Page 1 Knockbridge school were shortlisted alongside Castletown Girls school but it was the girls from town who prevailed much to the delight of principal Marion McNally.

“We were thrilled to be shortlisted as one of the five best videos in the country and to win it is just a great achievement for all the girls.

It’s not only the girls in Fifth Class who deserve the plaudits for this award as it really was a school effort.

All classes have been really active in helping to improve road safety awareness and this award is a result of the hard work put in by all our students.

“Last year we won an award with our First Class group for the Seatbelt Sheriff competition and we entered another competition last October which we got shortlisted for but didn’t win.

“We are very conscious that we are be-

Marion McNally and Fifth Class teacher Ms McMahon with students celebrating the RSA award

side a very busy main road so road safety is very important to us here at the school.

“When the safe cross dance competition came up we decided to go for it again and created a video which our wonderful teachers helped

put together.

“The video has got almost 5000 views and is available to view on the RSA website.

“It’s great for the school and for the pupils who have learnt a lot about road safety.

“We also had Patsy

the lollipop man come in to talk to the girls and all in all I believe we have made huge strides forward in helping to ensure our school children are more careful when they are out on the roads,” explained Marion.

Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Declan Breathnach spoke last week in the Dáil to raise the issue of getting Faughart National School re-opened.

“The Education Act makes provision for an existing Patron to transfer patronage to another patron.

“The school was closed in mid-September 2017 in order to find a solution to the on-going problems relating to management and leadership and the consequent drop in enrolments.

“At the time it was said to me and others that the Church and Department would allow it to be divested in another patronage.

“It has been confirmed to me that the Louth Meath Education Training Board (LMETB) are willing to open the school by September 2018 under their patronage and are waiting for various issues to be ironed out to pave the way for this to happen.

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(IWA) launched their ‘Back in 5’ campaign on Tuesday morning in Dundalk.

The campaign is designed to highlight the very significant impact parking in an accessible space can have on a person with a disability even if it’s just for five minutes.

Wheelchairs were placed in regular parking bays around the town to highlight the frustrations that can be felt when somebody is parking in a space which doesn’t belong to them.

Sixteen handicapper Kevin Redmond produced a level par back nine to take Leslie Walker’s Professional Prize on countback on a perfect day for golf last Sunday.

Redmond signed for a four under par 68 and his superb score over the final nine holes saw him pip Eddie Rocks (10) and Gerard Daly (13) who had also finished on four under par.

Redmond hadn’t looked like a winner

after his opening nine holes which he covered 40 nett, four over par.

After a steady start he was one under par nett after a par at the second but a quadruple bogey eight at the eighth and double bogeys at the fifth and seventh left him with a lot of work to do down the back nine.

He was a completely different player heading for home as he rolled in one birdie, seven pars and one bogey for a level par 36 which was a

nett 28, eight under par.

Rocks took Category One and Daly won the Veteran’s Prize while the evergreen Peter Rogers (1) claimed the Gross Prize with a 74.

Eamonn Laverty (15) and Colm O’Hanrahan (25) took the Category Prizes.

Damien English (10) won the Wednesday Open Singles on countback from Jamie McCaul (20) while Daniel Nordone (18) captured the Juvenile Prize with

41pts and then went on to win Sunday’s Juvenile Prize, off 16, when he shot a 73.

A bus is being organised to the Leinster Finals of the Barton in Mount Wolseley on Friday, July 20. The return trip costs €10 and seats can be reserved through the Bar and the Pro Shop. The quarterfinal against Corrstown takes place at 8am with the semi-final scheduled for 1.30pm. Members are encouraged to get

behind the team as they bid to win the club’s first pennant at senior level.

The timesheets for July’s Open Week are now open on the BRS System.

Congratulations to Kyle Norton who won a medal in golf at the Irish Special Olympics golf tournament in St Margaret’s.

To mark his achievement he received a special presentation from Captain Gerry Byrne on Sunday night.

“Archbishop Martin responded to representations made to him and he stated that he was waiting on clarification on certain issues from the Department.

“I asked the Minister if the Archbishop were to cede the property to the State can the Department not deal with the questions that he has asked as quickly as possible, answer all of the Archbishops concerns, and get Faughart School re-opened as soon as possible.

“The reply I received in the Dáil was that the Minister would look favourably on any request to change the patronage of Faughart National School.

“However I pointed out that this will not happen unless the Minister meets with Archbishop Eamon Martin and gets the necessary Letter of Request for a change of patronage from him. I asked that this would happen immediately.,” he concluded.

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Sarks Classic Car and Motorcycle Club will hold their 4th Annual Coast Run in aid of Ardee Hospice Homecare on Sunday July 1st. Registration is at 12:30pm and the event will begin at Sarks Bar in Louth Village. All bikes and classic cars are welcome and those taking part will depart at 2pm. There is a €20 entry fee and there will be a barbecue and music on return with spot prizes and trophies. Enquiries to Sarks Bar.

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Failed in bid to have drink drive charge struck out struck a car behind him. When Gardai spoke to him he admitted having two bottles of beer.

Gardai called for a breathalyser to be brought to the scene and after failing that test, Mr Reel was arrested and brought to Dundalk Garda Station.

In answer to a question from the defence barrister, the investigating Garda stated that he had written down in his notebook that the defendant had admitted taking two bottles of beer but he didn’t get him to sign it. The barrister stated that this should have been done.

He also argued that Mr Reel was required to be detained at the scene while waiting on the breathalyser. As this was not explained to his client, it followed that the detention was unlawful and he asked for the case to be dismissed. However, Insp

Martin Beggy stated that Mr Reel was advised why he was being detained.

Judge John Coughlan rejected the barrister’s argument and convicted the defendant who was described as a self-employed general maintenance man.

He is married with three children and had no previous convictions.

Judge Coughlan imposed a two-year ban on the drink driving charge along with a €300 fine and a similar penalty for driving without insurance.

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2 Geography In which country would you find Tripoli?

3 Sport How many balls are on a snooker table at the start of a match?

4 Crime What is the crime of intentionally setting a fire known as?

5 USA How many US states have the word New in them?

6 World Cup Who was the leading scorer at the 2014 FIFA World Cup? 7 Mythology In Greek mythology what was Pegasus?

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—this week’s answers— N. Ó tUairisg with Jaymee who won the TY Feabhas Award – academic excellence at the Colaiste Lú awards night

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None 10. 1913. Stinker – Joe Louis.

A man who failed in a bid to have a drink driving charge was banned from the road for two years at Dundalk District Court.

John Reel (44) of 39A New Road, Silverbridge, Newry was observed by Gardai on Park St on December 3 last. When he attempted to parallel park he

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Call to lend support to Dundalk Brexit protest

Louth TD Gerry Adams is urging the people of north Louth and the border region to support next Thursday’s anti-Brexit protest in Dundalk.

The protest will take place in Dundalk square at 3pm on Thursday 28 June.

Gerry Adams said: “Next Thursday the EU leaders will hold a critical summit which will be dominated by Brexit. Tension over Brexit has increased in recent days with the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar accusing the British government of trying to stall progress in the Brexit negotiations and Michel Barnier, the EU chief negotiator warning that “serious divergences” remain on how to resolve the threat of a hard border and hard Brexit.

“Last December the Irish people were told

that the so-called backstop arrangement was a guarantee that there would be no hard border and that the interests of citizens in the north, the majority of whom voted against Brexit, would be protected. We were also told that this agreement would be enshrined in a legal text in March and that the British had to produce firm proposals for the June summit.

The Irish government said it wanted “sufficient progress” at next week’s summit.

“None of this has happened. Instead the British government has stalled and prevaricated and failed to produce realistic proposals.

“This is not acceptable. It is also dangerous. The backstop agreement must be written into any withdrawal treaty.

The Irish government should be demanding real progress at next week’s summit. The EU must put Ireland – all of Ireland – first and insist that the British present their proposals on time.

“The objective is clear. The north must remain within the Customs Union and the Ffion Dolan with Poppie Hamilton and Emer Heverin of Cuchulainn Cycling Club following their win the Under 10 Girls Single Market and the rights of citizens contained in the Good Friday Agreement must be protected. Next week’s EU summit must deliver significant progress.

The onus for this falls on the Irish government. It cannot allow the current reckless negotiation process to continue.

“I would appeal to everyone concerned about the dangers posed by Brexit to join Thursday’s protest in Dundalk,” concluded Deputy Adams.

Hedgehog rescue mission

By Geraldine Kieran

A little male hedgehog was very lucky last week after becoming trapped down a drainpipe. The Louth Society of Prevention of Cruelty to animals found themselves using everything but the kitchen sink in an effort to rescue a hedgehog.

Hedgehogs are cute little creatures who often find themselves in unlucky jams. Last Wednesday one male hedgehog fell down an uncovered drain pipe in a Willowdale estate, Dundalk.

The locals in the estate had tried several times using kitchen utensils to rescue the terrified creature. However, the situation required the experience of seventeen year LSPCA volunteer Fiona Squibb who found it equally difficult to res-

The trapped hedgehog

cue the Hedgehog.

“We used everything from spatulas and ladles, anything from the kitchen that we thought might help slip under the Hedgehog,” explained Fiona.

“Eventually, I used a small soft dog lead to gentle hook around his head and paw while a neighbour helped with a spatula to push the little guy up high enough, so I could lift him out.

“The male hedgehog was terrified by the ordeal. I stayed with him for a while and then he went about his own business. It’s just a reminder to home owners to replace broken drain covers as smaller animals can get into awful difficulty,” stated Fiona.

The Hedgehog was examined by a Vet and once given the all clear released back into the Wild.

SNAP announce family fundraiser The local charity S.N.A.P are delighted to announce that Airbound will host an exciting and stimulating fundraiser for the group this coming Friday from 6-8pm on June 29th.

The event is suitable for S.N.A.P members and their families. Children will receive a fun snack box and parents can avail of tea & coffee.

The fundraiser is open to non S.N.A.P members but attending families must have a child with additional needs.

For interested members of the public who wish to seek out fellow par-

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ents of children with additional needs please feel free to come to the fundraiser.

The organisation is a Dundalk based charity founded in 1994, by likeminded parents. S.N.A.P stands for ‘Special Needs Active Parents.’

The group is based in Lios Dubh, on the old Armagh Road. They provided quality services for parents, and activities such as music therapy, drama and many other activities for children.

If interested in learning more about S.N.A.P, please get in touch at www. snapireland.net

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Minister O’Connor meets with students and staff of St Louis The Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D. visited Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) today to meet with students and staff of St Louis Secondary School which transferred its operations to the DkIT campus last month following a fire at its premises.

The Minister met with Dr. Michael Mulvey, DkIT President and Michelle Dolan, Acting Principal of St Louis Secondary School to express her support for the continued collaboration between both organisations.

Speaking today, Minister

Mitchell O’Connor said, “This is a remarkable example of two institutions from Secondary and Higher levels working closely together to ensure that the education and welfare of students is prioritised despite extremely challenging circumstances. I would like the thank the team at DkIT for its quick action and support in facilitating school operations at short notice. I would also like to commend staff at St Louis for their resilience during this difficult time. My Department will continue to offer support to the school

over the coming months until normal operations resume.”

The Minister also spoke with a group of Junior Certificate students who were completing their state examinations on campus. She commented, “It is a pleasure to meet with students from St Louis today as they complete their exams, an important landmark in their educational pathways. Education is crucial to providing students with the knowledge, confidence and skills to pursue successful careers which will benefit for our society

New volunteer First Responders required

By Geraldine Kieran to calls for the public and the first responders Dundalk Cardiac attend affected persons First Responders have and they aid where posmade an urgent appeal sible by either calming for new volunteers to a situation or starting ensure they are able to CPR or defibrillation.

This immediate ascontinue to provide this sistance helps the pubvital service.

Barry Hennessy, who lic get immediate care founded the volunteers in a crisis.

The statistics don’t programme two years ago, is seeking help to lie in the case of a carlessen the workload dia arrest a person has on current volunteers, a 25% chance of surwhile he has also high- vival if compressions lighted the need for are started immediately more defibrillators in and 70% chance if a Dundalk town centre. defibrillator is used to Barry worked for resuscitating a person.

The volunteers get at several years with the Blackrock cardiac vol- least six calls on averunteers group before age of the course of the deciding to start his week and a thousand own service more cen- calls since the group tral in the Dundalk area. started over two years At present two people ago.

The group would are working on a split shift that sees Barry gladly welcome new on call from Monday members and provide to Friday and a second training in CPR and person covering the Defibrillation training, while Barry also called weekends.

This brilliant service for more defibrillators provides a first response in the town centre.

“If groups have defibrillators not in use please get them out, we require them for two areas the Point Road and square area in Dundalk. The town has defibrillators accessible for trained users at the Garda station, Lisdoo and Dealgan House but we need more access in the Dundalk area, stated Barry.

The training will cover areas such as choking, CPR, cardiac arrest, chest pain, stroke pain and defibrillators training. Classes will be held in the Redeemer Community Centre Wednesday nights from 7pm to 9pm.

If you are interested please book a free place with Louth leader partnership in the redeemer, Donations to Dundalk first responders welcome.

New volunteers can also contact Barry Hennessy on 1barryhennessey@eir.com.

and is vital for the sustained growth of our economy. I am particularly keen to encourage our young female students to be ambitious for their futures, to reach further than before and to rise to leadership positions in their desired fields because Ireland needs more women in senior positions in business, politics and all other industries.”

Students at St Louis will complete the remainder of their state exams at DkIT. It is anticipated that the school will resume normal activity in its Castleblayney Road site in September.

Michelle Dolan (Acting Principal), Dr Michael Mulvey (DkIT) and Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor with students from St Louis

St Peter’s athletes impress on Louth team The athletes of Dromiskin-based St Peter’s AC were in action on two fronts in glorious weather on the last Sunday in June. Five of the club’s adult athletes made a very strong contribution to the Louth senior teams in the first round of the National League at the Mary Peters Track in Belfast, while five of the younger athletes enjoyed great success in the Blackrock AC Beach Races.

The Louth women’s team were up against six other teams in the Premier Division of the National League, having won promotion from Division One last year, while their male counterparts faced seven other teams in Division One. St Peter’s provided the only two event winners for the Wee County in Belfast. Emily Rogers, having recently returned home after spending a year on an athletics scholarship while studying for a master’s in Oklahoma State University, won her specialist event the High Jump with a leap of 1.66m. She backed that up with a fine third place in the

Hammer. Tom McGrane, who was also the manager of both the Louth men’s and women’s teams, had a good win in the Shot Putt with a throw of 9.24m, his best distance since 2016.

Conor Durnin made a welcome return to competition to take second in the Triple Jump with a 12.67m performance. Brendan Rogers, Emily’s father, impressed in the Weight for Distance, flinging the 56 lbs implement 3.95m for third place. Eilish Brady was making her debut for the Louth team and finished an excellent fourth in the 1500m Walk.

At the Blackrock AC Beach Races Mark Litchfield enjoyed an excellent win in the U14 Boys’ 750m race, a race in which his younger brother Conor also competed.

Harry O’Reilly was a fine second in the U12 Boys’ 500m race, while his younger sisters, twins Emily and Hannah, came home fourth and sixth respectively in the U10 Girls’ St Peter’s athletes on Blackrock Beach 500m race.

Family Fun Day at Redeemed Christian Church Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Dundalk aka Miracleland since its inception in 2001 has made a remarkable impact in Dundalk by its unique way of sharing the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the community.

Amongst other commendable activities, the church under the leading Pastor Alexander Alajiki, introduced Family Fun Day in 2010 as a community-based approach to reach out to the people of Dundalk and its environs both old

and young.

It is also a way of making the church presence felt in the community. On Saturday July 7, the church will organise their annual Family fun day at the church premises on Castletown Road. It is free

to enter with lots of free food, soft drinks, gospel music and entertainment. There will be also free gospel track distribution.

This is voluntarily sponsored by the church congregation. Jesus is Lord.

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Coláiste Lú Awards Night

Principal D. Uí Liatháin with Rónán who won the award for Gníomhaíochtaí Scoile – Extracurricular Activities

S. Ní Leannáin with Callum who won the TY Forbairt Award – progress during the school year

R. Ní Channan with Cody who won the sportsperson of the year award

Fiadhnait, Cody and Claire who won the awards for Cúram – caring for others

Sorcha, Fírinne, Katy and Dáire who won the awards for Feabhas – academic excellence

– who won the awards for Forbairt Elizabeth, Shona, Lucy and Taidgh Principal D. Uí Liatháin and Stiúrthóir M. Nic Eochaidh with progress during the school year Fírinne who won the overall student of the year award

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in Brief St Brigid’s Shrine

The Annual National Pilgrimage to St. Brigid’s Shrine, Faughart, will take place on Sunday July 1, at 3pm. The Annual National Pilgrimage to St. Brigid’s birthplace at Faughart, has been held every year since 1934. Ceremonies consist of Pilgrimage Prayers, Procession with relic along the banks of St. Brigid’s Stream, Mass and Blessing of the Sick. Celebrants will be Fr Seamus White, PP, Dromintee, Fr Vinod Kurian, and Fr Bernard Hughes.

St Mary’s GFC Lotto

This week’s St Marys GFC lotto jackpot was not won.

Numbers drawn: 6, 12, 16 and 30. The lucky dips were as follows €50 James Carroll, €20 Sean Jones , €20 Thomas Clarke and €20 Hannah and Holly Callan.

St Bride’s GFC Lotto

Numbers were drawn on Monday June 8 for the St Brides GFC lotto jackpot of €3,200 - 11, 13, 17, 25. No winner. Match 3 winners were May Farrell c/o Shop, Gwen Carr & Angela Devlin c/o Shop.

Successful outing for Cuchullain cyclists

Cuchullain had a number of its members competing in Banbridge at the weekend in the Noel Teggart race and once again it proved to be a successful outing.

In the A4 event, which was a hard 92km, including five laps of the demanding Scrava Hill, the club had two men in the top five. Ian Clarke took his best result of the season to finish on the podium in third place.

Right behind him was fellow Cuchulainn cyclist Gavin McDermot in fourth place.

Round 7 of the club’s Mountain bike League was a win for Pierce Doheny, which sees him up to fourth place in the table. League leader Brendan Foley has a narrow six-point gap over Kevin McDonald following McDonald’s third place in the latest round.

The top six riders are separated by 50 points and with 50 points available for the win,

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Cuchulainn’s Riders at the Noel Teggart

theoretically there still is a lot of riders in the hunt. However, it would be hard to see the win going outside of the current top three such has been their consistency over the course of the season.

The Junior Mountain Bike League is a less tight affair with Eoin Carthy having a 62 point lead over second place Niall O’Donoghue.

Carthy while still chasing that elusive first win

of the campaign has been second place in each of the five rounds so far.

The Bike Station Cycling League saw group 4 pull off a masterful display of riding to stay away on the extremely challenging Rosewood course. The circuit is definitely a ‘game of two halves’, one being an extremely fast downhill stretch followed by the long hard pull back to the finish line. Cuchul-

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Brendan had led the race for a number of laps when he attacked early on. Mark O’Neill of Armagh Down finished out the podium.

Cian O’Shaughnessy was the winner in race 2, beating John Paul Lennon and Andrew Flood into second and third respectively.

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AGNEW (Ann) 11th ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Ann Agnew whose anniversary occurs on 29th June.

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you.

—Sadly misses and always remembered by her loving husband, Tony and daughters, Sharon, Madeline, Ciara, Joanne and Denise. Anniversary Mass Sunday 1st July at 10am in The Redeemer Church.

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

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

Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). F.B.

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

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Sarah Morgan, Maria Smith, Ellen McBride and Patience Jumbo Gula set a new national record

St Vincents athletes create new national record St Vincent’s athletes had a very successful day out at the All Ireland Track and Field Schools Championships in Tullamore at the beginning of June. There were some fine performances in the intermediate girls competitions which saw St. Vincent’s being awarded second place in the overall team competition.

Aoibhín McMahon demonstrated her skill in the throwing events securing second position in the javelin and taking third in the shot putt.

Neasa Reilly was in fantastic form coming back from injury to compete in the 1500m. Neasa ran confidently and held her own to take the bronze medal. The intermediate girls 100m

had a fantastic line up with two European Youth Olympians in the field.

In what was a thrilling race, Patience Jumbo-Gula ran 11.84 finishing second to rival and friend Rhasidat Adeleke.

The intermediate girls 4x100m relay was a fantastic display of sprinting. St. Vincent’s renowned for their relay expertise were hot favourites going into the final having broken the Leinster record in qualifying.

The seasoned team of Sarah Morgan, Maria Smith, Ellen McBride and Patience Jumbo Gula never looked in any doubt and finished clear winners smashing the All IreAoibhín McMahon land record in a time of 48.45.

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Players from Blackrock Camogie Club who took part in a recent blitz

Decorator caused alarm by calling to the wrong house

A decorator who called to the wrong house was unable to explain who he was looking for due to poor English and as a result of the incident escalating the owner was accused of assault.

However, Paul McKeown (59) of Dublin Road, Mooretown, Dromiskin, had the case against him dismissed after Judge John Coughlan ruled that the incident was merely a lack of understanding between two people due to language difficulties.

The court heard that on April 6 last year the Polish decorator took the wrong directions to a house he was asked to work at.

There was initially no answer when he knocked but as he was leaving Mr McKeown came out of a side door.

He explained that he tried to tell the occupant the name of the person he was looking for and that Mr McKeown was getting increasingly angry. He stated that the defendant got into his van and tried to take his phone from his hand. He stated that he left and called the Gardai who later called to Mr McKeown.

Solicitor Frank McDonnell stated that his client was concerned for his well-being as he lives on his own in a house 200

yards down a laneway.

In evidence Mr McKeown stated that he first saw the man looking through his window and that when he went out and asked what he was doing, he could only say that he was looking for Michelle.

He admitted asking ‘what the f*** are you doing at my house?” and telling him to “get the f*** away”. He added that it was six weeks later when the Gardai called.

Judge Coughlan stated that this was a lack of understanding between two people and dismissed the case on its merits.

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Civic Reception for Special Olympic athletes

By Geraldine Kieran

The talented Special Olympic teams from both the Dundalk club and St. Therese who won

17 medals at the Irish Olympic Games had a wonderful evening when they were honoured at a civic reception in the Millennium Centre,

Dundalk last Wednesday evening.

The athletes kicked off the event with an open top bus which was brought from Dublin for the occasion.

Starting at DKIT sports they travelled all around Blackrock, up the Dublin Road and then

through the town with a Gardai escort, as Mary McElroy explained.

“They were scrabbling to get the best seats on the bus. All the athletes were extremely excited.

We had the two clubs together on the bus, and we had great fun shouting out as passers by

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The athletes were Available at: Carroll’s Bookshop, received at the MillenPark Street, Dundalk 042 9334359; nium centre by CounThe Sound Shop Drogheda 041 9831078; cillors Mark Dearey, The TLT Tel: 041 9878560; Marian Butler and John The D Hotel Tel: 041 9877700; McGahon.

Also available online at www.thetlt.ie The special Olympic clubs were awarded beautiful wooden sculptures to mark their achievements.

Mary McElroy and Caroline O’Hare represented both The Princess Little Red Dundalk and St. Therese Ball special Olympic clubs Riding Hood 1st July €10 by accepting each clubs 26th Aug @ 3pm €10 individual awards.

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Stag’s Head open this year The annual Stag’s Head Open (Daniel Carberry Memorial Shield) will take place on Saturday June 30.

It’s the biggest independently run darts competition in the area and continues to gain support from many counties year after year.

First held in 2011, it was won that year by a familiar face on the local darts scene, Paddy Kearney, and the trophy was dedicated to his nephew Daniel Carberry who had recently passed away at a young

age.

In the seven years that it has been played for the quality of darts on show has always been top class and this is reflected in the fact that no player has as yet retained their title or even reclaimed their title.

The winners of the competition include one of the brightest prospects in Irish darts, Keane Barry who won the event three years ago aged just 12.

It has also been won by PDC Tour Card Holder Ray Campbell, also “The Wigan

Sting” Graham Unwin, the ever youthful Raymie Carroll and not forgetting Kieran O’Neill and Shane Pearson, all of whom are well known in local darting circles and are always a force to be reckoned with.

This year’s event takes place in the Stag’s Head on Saturday 30th of June with registration for the event closing at 1pm on the day and the first of the games are due to start by 2pm.

Pre-registration is available by contacting the Stag’s Head. Entry fee is €10.

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Dundalk Golf Club have qualified for the Leinster Finals of the AIG Senior Cup, the most prestigious inter-club competition in Irish golf, and remain on course for an historic double having already qualified for the Leinster finals of the Barton Shield.

It was a tremendous end to a week that was bookended by two fabulous victories as the Ladies Junior Cup team also advanced to the Leinster quarter-finals when they defeated Laytown & Bettystown at the beginning of the week.

However, in between those two magnificent wins was a lot of heartache as Dundalk’s runs in the Jimmy Bruen Shield, All-Ireland Fourball and Revive Active Fourball came to an end.

It is the first time in the club’s history that a team has reached the Leinster finals of the top two interclub competitions in the

same year and the senior team will head to Mount Wolseley in July and Mount Juliet in August with a lot of confidence after three impressive wins over the weekend in the regional qualifying round of the Senior Cup at Laytown & Bettystown.

With Caolan Rafferty, Aaron Grant, Conor Curran, Brendan Lawlor, Eoin Murphy and Josh Mackin, Dundalk had wins over Kileen Castle and Headfort to book a place in the Leinster final at Mount Juliet with their quarter-final match against The Island Golf Club scheduled for August 28.

Earlier in the day, Dundalk’s Jimmy Bruen Shield team came agonisingly close to reaching the Leinster Finals in their regional qualifier at Roganstown.

Pat Purton & Paul O’Callaghan, Billy Cairns & Zak Alderdice, Damien English & Christy Ward,

Conal Murdock & Conor Murphy, Shane Hession & Fergal Sexton, and Ciaran Traynor & Cian Lynch McCrave all featured for Dundalk but it was Forest Little who snatched victory in the final match.

There was more heartbreak in the All-Ireland Fourball Leinster quarterfinal against last year’s Leinster finalists, Malahide, who beat Frank Byrne’s charges 3-2 in a dramatic match that was eventually finished at around 10pm on Thursday evening.

Colm Garvey & Michael Keating, Kevin Carthy & Ray Pepper, Adrian Kenny & Gerry McDermott, Peter O’Brien & Dermot McKenna, and Eamonn McEneaney & Joe Flanagan formed the Dundalk team that had their final pair with putts to send Dundalk into the Leinster semi-finals for the first time in the club’s history but both efforts burned the

edge of the hole and sent the match down the 19th where Malahide secured the win.

Earlier that day, the Ladies Revive Action team were beaten in their third round match by Ardee who won by 3.5 to 1.5.

At the beginning of last week the Ladies Junior Cup team reached the Leinster Finals with a 3-2 win over Laytown & Bettystown and they will now face Rathfarnham in Foxrock for a place in the semi-finals.

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Dunleer, peacefully after a short Eamon McKenna, 31 Forest Pk, June 22. Very deeply regretted by Pauline Donnelly (née MorDromintee, and formerly of Balillness, at Our Lady of Lourdes gan) Drogheda and formerly his beloved wife Betty, nephews lybarrick, Knockbridge, peaceHospital, Drogheda, on Sunday of Father Murray Park, Dundalk, Frank, Turlough, Brian and Terry suddenly on Sunday June 24. fully, at Belfast City Hospital, surJune 24. Ollie, beloved husband and all his relatives, neighbours Pauline, beloved mum of the of Catherine (née Flynn) and lovrounded by his loving family, on and friends. late Keith. Sadly missed by her ing father of Thomas, Paul and Friday June 22. Beloved husband Philomena Tuite (née Fitzloving husband Tommy, sons of Bridie and cherished father of Aine (Flanagan). Sadly missed patrick) Williamstown, CastleJohn and Ian, daughters Shirley, Michelle, Ciaran, Cathal, Donal, by his wife, sons, daughter, sister bellingham, peacefully in her Melissa and Pauline, sons in law Darren and Nicole, son of the Anna (Sharkey), daughter-in-law 70th year at Moorehall Lodge, Raymond and David, John’s partlate Eddie. Will be dearly missed Catherine (née English), ThoDrogheda, on Tuesday June ner Audrey, Ian’s partner Noelle, by his mother Kathleen, brother mas’s partner Gail (McKeown), 19. Philomena, beloved wife of Pauline’s partner Rob, grandDenis, son-in-law Neil and mothson-in-law Andrew, grandchilTom and loving mother of Rita, children, great-grandchildren, er-in-law Moira. Much loved dren Oliver, Tadhg, Sinead and Colm, Aidan, Thomas, Mairead sister Kathleen and “Our” Maugrandfather of Darren, ChristoSam, brothers-in-law, sister-inand Emma. Sadly missed by rice, brother-in-law, sisters-inpher and Tadhg. law, nephews, nieces, relatives her husband, sons, daughters, law, nephews, nieces, relatives, Ann (Nan) Sharkey (née Ludand friends. grandchildren, brothers, sisters, friends and neighbours. low) Thistle Cross, MountpleasDavid J O’Shea, Greystones, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, Dick Gawn, Marlbog Road, Hagant, Dundalk, peacefully, in Wicklow and formerly of Dunbrothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, gardstown, peacefully, in DealDealgan House Nursing Home, dalk and Tower Street, Cork. Late nephews, nieces, relatives and gan Nursing Home on Monday surrounded by her loving famof ESB. Winner of F.A.I. Minor friends.

June 25. Dick beloved partner of ily on Saturday June 23. Beloved John Flood, Dublin / Dundalk, Cup with Tower Rovers in 1955. the late Barbara Lynam and dear wife of the late John and dear Peacefully at home in Greystones and formerly of The Irish Defather of Jim, Michael, Glynis, Framother of Jimmy, Ann, Eileen, fence Forces, unexpectedly but surrounded by his family on Frizier, Richard, Annette and Paul.

Briege, Patricia, Kathleen, John, peacefully on Monday June 18. day June 22. Loving husband of Deeply regretted by his sons, Michael, Paul and Nicholas. She John, beloved son of the late the late Phyllis (née Flood) and daughters, grandchildren, greatwill be sadly missed by her sorNellie and Patrick and brother of much loved father of Orla, Aisgrandchildren, brother Billy, rowing sons, daughters, sons-inthe late Patrick. He will be sadly ling, Sharon and Aoife. Caring nephews, nieces, relatives and law, daughters-in-law, brother missed by his brother Michael, grandfather to Luke, Sebastian, friends.

Kevin, sister Eileen (Fox), grandsister Joan, brother-in-law John, Colm, Mia, Kate and Kerrie. David Maria McCoy (née Kennelchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews Karen, Emer, will be sadly missed and rememly), Dundalk, and formerly of nieces, nephews, relatives and Patrick, David, Catherine, Jennibered with love by his daughListowel, Co. Kerry, peacefully in friends. Predeceased by her parfer and Dylan, his Defence Forces ters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, Leopardstown Hospital on Monents James and Annie and brothcolleagues, extended family and brother Tommy, close friends and day June 25. Maria, beloved wife ers Seamus, Paddy and Barney his many friends and neighbours family. of the late Desmond and dear and sister Kathleen. both in Dublin and Dundalk. mother of Paula and John. Deep- Paddy Hoey, Garrybawn, Tom Caroline Navarro (née Kathleen McGuinness (née Bellew Avenue and formerly of ly regretted by her daughter, son, McArdle), Milestown, CastleMyles) Aghameen Park, DunYork Street tragically following sister Ita, brothers John Brendan bellingham, peacefully, at dalk and Scariff, Clare, peacefully, an accident in Dover, England, on and Martin, sister-in-law MauOur Lady of Lourdes Hospital, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Friday June 8. Predeceased by his reen, relatives and friends.

Drogheda on Thursday June 21.

Drogheda on Tuesday June 19. parents Jimmy and Bernadette Joe Rice St. Daigh`s Tce, Inniskeen, Beloved wife of the late Ramon.

Beloved wife of Teddy and dear (late of York Street), Paddy will be suddenly on Saturday June 23.

She will be sadly missed by her mother of Clive, Donna, Denise, very sadly missed by his loving Beloved husband of Orla and sorrowing sisters Elizabeth (Lily), Edward, Eugene, Mark and Manfamily, sister Marie Duffy-Traynor, adored dad of Conor, Meredith Patty and Sheila, brother Owen, dy. She will be sadly missed by brothers Seamus, Cyril, Gabe, and Charlie. He will be sadly brothers-in-law Joe, Seán, John her sorrowing sons, daughters, Michael and Liam, brother in-law missed by his wife, children, parand Antonia, sister-in-law Cargrandchildren, great-grandchilPat, sisters in-law Debbie and ents Patrick and Deirdre, brothers men, nephews, nieces, relatives dren, brothers, sisters, sons-inHelen, aunt May Callan, nephews, Michael and Patrick, grandfathers and friends. law, daughters-in-law, brothersnieces, cousins, extended family, Jim and Owen, brother-in-law, in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, relatives, his work colleagues in Joseph (Joe) Toal, Muchgrange, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, Greenore, peacefully in CarlingCarna Transport, neighbours and nieces, great neighbours, relarelatives and friends. friends. tives and many friends.

Ollie Kiernan, Mullins Cross, ford Nursing Home on Friday

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FORECAST FOR HOTTEST WEEK OF THE YEAR BRINGS DRIVING DANGERS We have all enjoyed the sunshine over the last few days, and sun worshipers will be glad to hear from Met Éireann, that this week is set to be the warmest of the year. There will be sunshine each day and it will stay dry everywhere with temperatures hitting at high as 28°C in some areas. Afternoon temperatures are forecast to be in the mid to late twenties.

Although a week of sunshine is most definitely welcomed, the change in weather can pose extra challenges for motorists. Behind the wheel of a car you are never more than a careless moment away from danger, so staying focussed on your driving on hot days is of utmost importance.

High temperatures can result in an increase in stress levels while driving as there are more pedestrians on the street than usual. Be extra vigilant and drive slowly in residential areas.

Conor Faughnan, AA Director of Consumer Affairs says “Harsh sunlight and glare can make it difficult to see vulnerable road users. We know that a week like this will see lots of kids out and about, and you never know when a child could run out on the street after a football. We also see more cyclists taking to the roads and a general increase in traffic volumes. It all adds to the danger so the advice is as always to slow down and expect the unexpected.”

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glare is by keeping your windscreen clean and by replacing worn or damaged windscreen wipers.

For those suffering from with hay fever due to the high pollen count, you may find driving particularly challenging during this weather.

Faughnan says “If your hay fever is bad, it’s best to get someone else to do the driving. But if you must get behind the wheel, close windows and air vents to reduce pollen grains in the car and wear wraparound sunglasses to reduce eye irritation.

Make sure any medication you’re taking doesn’t cause drowsiness and clean mats and carpets regularly to get rid of dust.”

As well as paying extra attention to your own driving behaviour, making sure that your tyres and engine are in good nick is important to ensure safe driving during the sum-

mer months. If your tyres are already damaged or they’re at the wrong pressure, the higher temperatures will increase the risk of a blowout. “If tyres are in poor condition then this sort of weather will really test them. Make sure you check tyres regularly, for condition and pressures, and increase pressures to suit extra loads” says Faughnan.

According to the AA Rescue team, more breakdowns occur in the Dublin region around beaches and lakes, which can turn a relaxing summers evening into a disaster.

There is also a tendency for the number of breakdowns to increase in areas such as the sunny south east and west. One of the most common reasons for an AA Rescue call out is the air con run off being mistaken as a water leak from the car.

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Motoring Chief Urges Recruiting More Skilled People As Future Dominated By New Technology

Gerard O’Farrell, who is Group Director, Car Division, O.H.M Group, was recently elected President of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), at the organisation’s AGM. commented on the challenges and opportunities facing the Industry, he said “The Motor Industry is very conscious that effectively we are operating in an eco-system, where a change implemented in one policy area can have an unplanned knock-

on effect in another. There has been a lot of anti-diesel sentiment in the media recently but 70% of the newest cars on the road are diesel, their purchase having been encouraged by previous State policies. If the values of those used cars were to fall further, in addition to the Brexit impact, we will reduce the ability of their owners to be able to change for a cleaner low or zero emissions new car. In my view it is crucially impor-

tant that our used car values remain as strong as possible, Brexit not-withstanding, to protect consumers’ investments and in the knowledge that trade-in values are the key to ensuring that we can renew the national fleet. We need to increase the penetration of both Zero and Low-Emitting cars as an even wider choice becomes available. In this very complex environment, SIMI will continue to work very closely with all key stakeholders

to provide a stable and sustainable environment in which to transit to a more sustainable future for transport in Ireland”.

Highlighting one of the more pressing areas concerns, the cross-sector skills shortage which members are reporting, he remarked that “we need to attract the very best people and show them the benefits our Industry has to offer, train them to the highest standards and continue to develop their

career paths in order to retain them.” The area of apprentice training is a key focus for the Society who will look to develop and deliver solutions to avoid even more serious problems in the future.

Mr O’Farrell remarked that the Motor Industry is on the cusp of exciting technological advances which will reshape customers transport needs and how they use cars in the future.

This will also change the Industry beyond recognition which means huge opportunities as we transition to a future that will be more focused on IT and new technologies than on current mechanical systems.

These changes will provide huge opportunities, from the development of these new technologies to the creation of new business expertise and job opportunities. The people we will require for the future will need to be at the cutting-edge to deliver these hugely exciting changes. As an Industry, we need to start our recruitment drive now to ensure that we can avoid serious skills shortages in areas that will be

Gerard O’Farrell, who is Group Director, Car Division, O.H.M Group crucial to deliver for us for the State and for the Environment.

He stated that “Ireland is very well placed to become a centre of excellence in automotive software engineering with our young, highly educated workforce and IT skillset. The roll-out of 2nd generation Electric and Hybrid vehicles, a renewed investment plan to expand the charging network and the exciting focus on autonomous driving and connectivity will all start to really take root in the next few years.”

Having worked in

the Motor Industry for numerous years Gerard has gained extensive experience in various roles covering Aftersales, Dealer Development, and general Management which has proved invaluable in his current role as Group Director of the Car Division of OHM Group, a privately owned Irish group involved exclusively in the Distribution (Jaguar and Land Rover) and Retailing of Cars (Spirit Motor Group), Light Commercials and HGVs (DAF & MAN Trucks and DE Power Solutions) in Ireland.

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FIAT TIPO DIESEL PRICE MATCH 7 seaters

161 CITROEN C4 GRAND PICASSO 5DR 1.6HDi 34,700MLS............................................... €18,495 151 RENAULT G. SCENIC DYNAMIQUE TOM TOM 5DR 1.5DCi BLUE 15,500MLS................... €16,750 142 CITROEN DISPATCH COMBI 9 SEATER L1H1 2.OHDi SILVER 34,500MLS....................... €19,995

DIESEL MODELS

171 PEUGEOT 3008 ALLURE 5DR 1.6 HDi BLACK 5,000MLS.............................................. €22,750 161 Peugeot 208 Access 5dr 1.6hdi silver 30,900mls............................................... €13,195 152 PEUGEOT 2008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.4HDi BLACK 13,700MLS............................................... €14450 151 PEUGEOT 508 ACTIVE 4DR 1.6HDi WHITE 48,500MLS................................................ €14,850 151 PEUGEOT 3008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6HDi BLACK 25,800MLS.............................................. €15,975 151 NISSAN QASHQAI ACCENTA SMART VISION 5DR 1.5DCi GREY 15,000MLS.................... €17,995 151 PEUGEOT 2008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.4HDi GREU 47,500MLS............................................... €12,950 141 VW PASSAT COMFORTLINE 4 DR 1.6 TDi BLACK 62,570MLS....................................... €14,495 2012 PEUGEOT 3008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6HDi 69,400MLS........................................................€9,950 2011 PEUGEOT 308SE 5DR 1.6HDi BLACK 59,200MLS........................................................€7,595

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Brian Reynolds Fiat has announced that customers can now benefit from a new pricing structure that will mean petrol and diesel variants for its Tipo Family are now aligned. This action means that the entry price for the Tipo Family will now be the Sedan Easy version at €17,995 (or the Hatchback Pop version for the same price) for both the 95hp petrol and diesel versions (petrol 1.4 95hp, diesel 1.3 95hp).

The Fiat Tipo is available as a 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback and as a station wagon offering drivers a choice of outstanding value cars to suit their needs. The Tipo comes standard with air conditioning, Uconnect™ radio with 5-inch display and voice commands.

The Fiat Tipo recently celebrated 30 years of functionality, simplicity and personality. The original model was launched to the public on 26 January 1988.

It employed innovative manufacturing technologies and high-quality materials to guarantee reliability and quality, including a lightweight, corrosion-free plastic boot hatch.

Any customer, existing or new can take full advantage of the ‘Fiat Welcome Bonus’ offers of up to €2,500 for registrations by 31st July 2018 on top of the diesel : petrol price match.

162 PEUGEOT 308 ACTIVE 5DR 1.2 CUMULUS GREY 11,100MLS........................................ €15,395 161 PEUGEOT 2008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.2 AUTOMATIC GREY 33,900MLS................................... €14,995 161 PEUGEOT 208 ACCESS 5DR 1.2 GREY 33,500MLS....................................................... €11,650 161 PEUGEOT 108 ACTIVE 5DR 1.0 BLUEBERRY 22,000MLS............................................. €10,650 151 NISSAN NOTE ACCENTA PREMIUM 5DR 1.2 AUTOMATIC GREY 25,800MLS................... €14,695 151 PEUGEOT 2008 ACTIVE 1.2 WHITE 34,000MLS.......................................................... €13,950 151 OPEL ASTRA EXCITE 5DR 1.4 RED 12,500MLS........................................................... €13,800 151 FIAT 500 POP 3dr 1.2 WHITE 34,000mls...................................................................€9,795 142 SUZUKI SPLASH SZ2 5DR 1.0 GREY 33,000.................................................................€8,250 141 NISSAN MICRA VISIA 5DR 1.2 BLUE 36,500MLS..........................................................€8,875 141 AUDI A3 SE 5DR 1.2 TFSi BLACK 37,200MLS............................................................. €17,195 131 PEUGEOT 208 ACCDESS 3dr 1.0 WHITE 55,000mls.....................................................€8,650 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO S 3DR 1.2 SILVER 65,900MLS........................................................€4,695

commercials

171 PEUGEOT BOXER 335 L3 H2 2.2 HDi BLUE 17,400MLS................................... €18,250 INC VAT 171 PEUGEOT EXPERT STD PROFESSIONAL 1.6BHDi 115BHP WHITE 13,400MLS....... €17,950 INC VAT 161 citreon berlingo 3str 5dr 1.6hdi white 24,250mls..............................€10,950 inc.vat STRAIGHT DEAL PRICES QUOTED TRADE IN’S WELCOME - EVERYTHING CONSIDERED

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Typical Example: Octavia 1.6 TDI 115bhp OTRP €25,480. Deposit €7,586.24. 36 Monthly payments of €249 including fixed price service plan of €12.99 per month. Optional final payment €9,397.40. Total Hire Purchase Price €25,480. Total cost of credit €0. Minimum deposit 10%. This offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. ŠKODA Finance is a trading style of Volkswagen Bank GmbH Branch Ireland, authorised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in Germany and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. 0% Finance is not available on Octavia 1.0TSI and 1.5TSI models. Available on cars ordered before 30th of June and registered before 31st July 2018. Picture for illustrative purposes only.

Co2 from 102- 153G/KM. Combined fuel consumption from 3.9-6.6/100km. Data based on 2016 figures.

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