28-09-2016

DUNDALK’S FREE NEWSPAPER Kerri is Lions Club president

Ellie does her bit for charity

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Sports Week at St Louis school Pages 6 & 10

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Dundalk winning the battle against litter

Wednesday, 28th September, 2016. Vol. 9, Issue 39 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

By Paul Byrne

THE chairman of Dundalk Tidy Towns praised the people of Dundalk for helping the town earn their ninth successive gold medal at the national awards in the Helix on Monday afternoon.

Dundalk increased their points total from 306 to 309 and according to Willie Duffy the latest results are a credit to every business in the town who has helped improve their shopfronts and every person who has helped in the fight against litter.

“The Dundalk Tidy Towns committee is made up of 16 people but these latest results are not just down to us. They are down to all the brilliant businesses that line the streets in the town and who have made the effort of keeping their shop fronts clean and putting out flowers to

brighten up the street. There are also 97 residents’ associations affiliated with us and they all do phenomenal work to help keep our streets clean.

Four gold medals as well as bronze medals for Knockbridge and Ardee is an incredible return and is reward for a lot of hard work done by a lot of people,” stated Willie.

“There was also a youth award for Dromiskin Tidy Towns while Blackrock won the Waste Prevention Award which were both very well deserved. Each year it gets harder and harder to improve our points total but we’ve managed it again and we’re absolutely chuffed. I’ve read the report twice and I have to say the tidy towns adjudicator has been very fair. He has given us constructive criticism and given Continued on Page 9

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Tony Golden Memorial Cycle

Participants on the Tony Golden cycle on the arrival in Ballina was tragically murdered in Omeath last October.

A group of sixty one cyclists The cyclists include Garda members from Dundalk, completed an emotional Ballina and the Garda cycling journey from Blackrock to Ballina last week in memory club, as well as Tony’s brothof their friend and colleague ers (Dave, Ken and Seán) with all participants covering their Gda Tony Golden who

By Paul Byrne

own expenses over the two day 240km journey to Ballina.

Each cyclist was asked to raise a minimum of €250 sponsorship and donations from the public were also welcomed.

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emotional journey from Blackrock to Ballina A group of sixty one last week in memory cyclists completed an of their friend and colBy Paul Byrne

league Gda Tony Golden who was tragically murdered in Omeath last October.

The cyclists include Garda members from Dundalk, Ballina and the Garda cycling club, as well as Tony’s brothers (Dave, Ken and Seán) with all participants covering their own expenses over the two day 240km journey to Ballina. Each cyclist was asked to raise a minimum of €250 sponsorship and donations from the public were also welcomed.

All funds raised will go towards the Garda Tony Golden Memorial Fund set up exclusively for the benefit of his three young children.

Garda Golden was shot dead while attending a house call in Omeath last October.

The cyclists were

led by Tony’s brother Sean with Tony’s wife Nicola and children at the start line to see the cyclists off.

Garda Declan Whelan who is stationed in Blackrock Garda station says that their friend is very much missed and he hoped the charity cycle would raise funds which will be set aside until Tony’s children are going to college.

“We wanted to do something in memory of Tony and we decided that we would like to do something for his three young kids so all money raised during this charity cycle will go into the Garda Tony Golden Memorial Fund which can be accessed by his kids when they are going to college.

“We started in Blackrock on Wednesday morning and travelled

to Ballina via Drumshambo.

“It was a very emotional journey for us all as Tony meant so much to so many of us.

“Each bicycle had a picture of Tony on the frame and when the going got tough I know a lot of the cyclists took inspiration from his picture to keep going and not give up. We stopped at his grave in Haggardstown for a minutes silence before beginning the two day trip to Ballina.

“When we got into Ballina we were met by members of Tony’s old GAA club the Ballina Stephenites. They led us to their home pitch where we were met

by Tony’s parents who handed out medals with a picture of Tony on them to each cyclist who took part in the

journey,” explained Declan.

“We would like to thank all the sponsors who have helped us thus far and Tony’s wife Nicola would like to extend her heartfelt thanks to all the supporters and Gardaí who have helped organise the cycle and also to Butlers Bridge GAA Club and the Lough Allen hotel for their wonderful hospitality.

“We are glad to be able to do something in Tony’s memory and in time we will organise an annual event to keep his memory alive,” added Declan.

If anybody would like to support the Garda Tony Golden memorial fund they can find out more information on the LH286 Gda Tony Golden Memorial Cycle facebook page.

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Local family scoop €500k windfall in EuroMillions draw A jubilant family from Dundalk are celebrating winning €500,000 on the EuroMillions Plus draw.

The lucky family made the short trip to National Lottery headquarters in Dublin on Monday to collect a cheque for €500,000 following thedraw on Friday September 9.

The winners, who wish to keep their win private bought their quick pick selection ticket in Tesco in the Longwalk Shopping Centre on the day of the draw.

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Kind hearted Ellie raises money for Cara Cancer Care centre

By Paul Byrne

Dunleer student, Eoin Gregory, from Ballyhaise College has won a national Farm Safety prize. Each year ESB Networks invites students across all agricultural colleges write an article on electrical safety on farms. Pictured being presented with his award by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed TD (centre) at the National Ploughing Championships is Dunleer native Eoin Gregory, a student at Teagasc College, Ballyhaise Co Cavan. Also pictured (left) is Teagasc lecturer John McElvaney along with Gerry Mooney (2nd from right) and Senan Colleran (right), senior managers at ESB Networks.

Scoil Uí Mhuirí Post Primary School Barn Road, Dunleer, Co. Louth

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Kind hearted Ellie O’Brien has raised €849 for the local Cara Cancer Care Centre by getting her hair cut for the Rapunzel foundation.

The nine-year old from Kilsaran decided to get her hair cut to help both the Rapunzel foundation as well as raise money for the Cara Cancer Care Centre here in Dundalk.

The Rapunzel Foundation is a charity organisation which works to improve the lives of those living with hair loss through diseases such as alopecia and cancer. Ellie was moved to help Cara having seen what a great help they were to her aunt during her battle with cancer.

The foundation was formed in 2010 by New Ross based hairdresser Anna Furlong. Hair is raised through the Rapunzel Foundation’s Ponytail campaign, where people commit to growing their hair 14 inches or longer with the view to their hair being sent to help make much

Ellie O’Brien with her cheque for Cara Cancer Support. needed wigs to improve her hair and she has not proud of her daughter the lives of those living only helped us but also and we were bowled the Rapunzel Founda- over to receive a cheque with the hair loss.

According to Claire tion which does great for €849. We are planByrne from the Cara work for children suf- ning to move to new Care Cancer Centre, fering hair loss through premises in the town Ellie came up with the diseases such as cancer and this money will go towards us achievidea to raise money for and alopecia. ing that goal,” added a “Her mother Josie Cara all by herself.

“Ellie is an extremely was obviously very grateful Claire.

kind hearted young girl and we are extremely grateful for all her efforts in raising so much money for us. It was an incredibly generous gesture to offer to cut

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St Louis students get active

IT being European Week of Sport the PE Department at St Louis Secondary School couldn’t let the week go by without taking on one of the challenges suggested to all schools this week.

In true Louis style the one chosen involved both staff and students in a frenzied “Beat the Teachers” event that took place during Friday’s lunch break.

Organisers Jenny Spain and Sonya McEneaney were delighted with the turnout, especially from the teachers, but also from the student body who were well represented from first to sixth year.

The events ranged from “Standing on one leg (How long can you hold it for)” to “How many ‘keepy uppys’ with a soccer ball in one

Students from St Louis with PE teacher, Jenny Spain

minute” to “How many ‘keepy uppy’s with ball on table tennis bat in one minute”. There was even a dress up obstacle course and PE teacher, Jenny Spain, explained the reason behind the event.

“Physical activity is so important to our well-being in general.

Here in St Louis we managed to achieve the first Secondary School Active Flag in the whole region for our ef-

forts last year. We aim to better that this year.

“We are rolling out a House Points System which is already in use for a whole series of lunchtime activities, to encourage as many of our students to get involved in sporting activities and academic ones too during their 55 minute lunch break”, Jenny explained.

“It is amazing how much you can pack into 25 minutes of that

time. Already started are choir, orchestra, debating, public speaking, volleyball and a walking club. Others that are on are golf, fitness training, basketball and dance. Time and again studies show those who are more active and more involved achieve higher grades and have better mental health.

For the students of St Louis that is certainly proving to be true”, she added.

Make A Wish fundraising draw A fundraising draw in aid of the Make a Wish Foundation will have special interest for fans of Dundalk FC. First prize in the draw is two tickets for the Europa League game against Zenith

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Tickets are €2 or €5 for three with the draw taking place on Monday October 17 in Oriel Park.

Cards are located in every Pub in Dundalk, Carlingford, Omeath, Ardee, Dunleer, Castlebellingham and Blackrock.

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DkIT academics may strike over funding crisis DkIT’s academic staff will ballot for strike action this week in opposition to the underfunding of the Institute of Technology sector.

A previous protest at DkIT

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Kenneth Sloane, the Vice Chair of DkIT’s Teachers Union of Ireland branch stated that austerity era cuts are having a hugely negative impact across the teaching sector.

“In December 2015, the DkIT branch commenced a campaign to highlight the difficulties our members were experiencing in continuing to deliver a high quality education service. We

visited Dáil Éireann and made clear the increasingly negative impact that austerity era cuts were having across the sector.

“Despite compliments from the region’s politicians on the excellent work DkIT does there has been no change in policy and Institutes of Technology throughout the country remain chronically underfunded.

For this reason we are being compelled to consider strike action,” warned Kenneth.

Kerri is new president of Lions Club Dundalk Lions Club is keeping it in the family following the announcement of the new president for the coming year.

Kerri Fee Malone will be following in the footsteps of her father, Gerry, who was president exactly 25 years ago in 1991/92.

The new president is delighted to have taken up the new role and is looking forward to a very busy year.

“I am honoured to be President of the Dundalk Lions Club for 2016/17.

We are a very busy and active club and have a number of on-going projects year round including our weekly Bingo in Clan na Gael Hall (Wednesday 8.30pm), newspapers for the visually impaired, weekly radio slot on Dundalk FM (Thursday 8pm) and Meals on Wheels.

“I am particularly looking forward to a few major projects including our annual weekend to Galway for our Senior Citizens and Carers and our Christmas Food Hamper Appeal which

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will involve distribution of over 250 Food Parcels to needy families locally”, stated Kerri.

“Dundalk Lions Club is 40 years young in 2017 and it is an honour to be President for this auspicious occasion.

We are having a Charter Dinner Dance (Black Tie & Ruby) in the Ballymascanlon Hotel on February 24, 2017.

I hope to see many of our friends, supporters, members, both past and present, at this event which promises to be a wonderful night”, added the new president.

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Dundalk winning battle against litter From Page 1 us a focus on areas we need to work on for next year.

“The Demesne was mentioned as an area that needs improving and the good news is that there are big plans for that area and the contract is going out to tender very soon. We are going to give the whole area a much needed lift,” revealed Willie.

“We also will be continuing our fight against dog littering as it continues to be a big problem in town. We will win the fight against fouling. We know it’s not going to happen overnight but it will happen. A recent survey showed that 82% of people clean up after their dogs when out

Willie Duffy, Sinead Roche and Aad Veerkamp at the awards ceremony

walking and I am hopeful that the new dog fouling fines will help to ensure that we can make that percentage even higher for next year. But as I said earlier we are chuffed with our results and everybody who helped should be very proud,” concluded Willie.

Areas to receive praise included Clarke Railway Station, Kennedy’s Bar, the Church of the Redeemer, the Presbyterian

Hall, the Redeemer Resource Centre, Clan na Gael GFC, Dun Dealgan National School, the council offices and adjoining leisure centre and the Quay Street Project 5.

The adjudicators also noted that Dundalk’s points total can be improved by focusing on areas such as the Bus Depot, Jocelyn Drive and the Demesne.

Elsewhere Tidy Towns committees around the county were

also celebrating with every single entry in Louth seeing their marks improve when compared to last year.

Carlingford, Dromiskin and Castlebellingham saw massive ten point gains in their points total with judges very complimentary about the improvements made around the towns and villages all over the county.

Skerries was announced the overall winner.

Cyber-bullying awareness campaign On Friday September 30, a Cyber-Bullying Awareness Campaign will be launched by the second-level school communities of Ardee and Dunleer.

The launch, which will coincide with the Anti-Bullying weeks of these three schools, will take place in Ardee Community school, and will have speakers endorsing the campaign to include Dr. Harry Barry (GP & Author), Enda Murphy CBT Therapist and Emma McCluskey (ISPCC, Childline Regional Supervisor).

The campaign will be officially launched by Minister Helen McEntee and will be attended by Principals, students and teachers from the schools as well as members of various community groups from the areas. The campaign itself aims to generate awareness around the impact of cyber-bullying and to change the attitudes of our online communities through school-based talks, promotional and informational materials, online content as well as media elements.

Cyberbullying can take place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Cyberbullying messages and images can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a very wide audience. It can be difficult and sometimes impossible to trace the source.

Deleting inappropriate or harassing messages, texts, and pictures is extremely difficult after they have been posted or sent.

Useful websites for anyone concerned: www.webwise.ie; www. internetsafety.ie; www.makeitsecure.org; www.childline.ie.

Death Notices Philomena (Mena) Gill (née Ward), 32 Drive 1, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, peacefully, in Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home, surrounded by her family on Saturday September 24. Beloved wife of Brendan and dear mother of Mary, Patrick, Brendan, Fiona and the late Kevin. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, daughters, sons, daughters-in-law Eileen and Sinead, sons-in-law Marty and Alan, grandchildren David, Conor, Emmet, Ultan, Lorcan, Feidhlim, Brendan, Katelyn, Isabelle, Elle, Erin and Cora, sister Mary, her relatives and many friends.

James Atkinson Mill Street, Dundalk, peacefully in Blackrock Clinic on Friday September 23. James, beloved husband of Madge (née Smyth) and dear father of Breda Ruddle and Mary Carroll. Deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, grandchildren Christina, Andrew, Niall, Paul, Garry, and Killian, sons-in-law Paddy Ruddle and Tony Carroll, nephew, relatives and friends.

Eileen Henry (née Hopkins), 51 Castletown Road, Dundalk,

peacefully, at her residence surrounded by her family on Friday September 23. Beloved wife of the late Frank and dear mother of Gerard and Catherine. She will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, daughter-in-law Ann, son-inlaw Sean, grandchildren Conor, Ruth, Frank and Aimee, brother Benny, sisters Judy, Maureen and Philomena, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Andrew, Cyril, Nicky and Con and sisters Celine and Joan.

Breda Taaffe Dunleer/Phibsborough, Dublin, peacefully at Moorehall Lodge Nursing Home, Ardee, on Thursday September 22. Breda, sadly missed by her brother John, sisters Anne, Sr. Elizabeth, Gertie and Eithne, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends.

Brenda Higgins (née Callan), 10 Shamrock Grove, Dunleer, suddenly on Tuesday September 20. Brenda, beloved eldest daughter of the late Harry and Maisie. Sadly

missed by her son Stuart, daughter Mairead, granddaughter Sasha, partner Jim, brother PJ, sisters Carol, Kate, Nollaig and Maria, sister-inlaw Mary, brother-in-law Terry, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

John (Jack) HENNESSY Roseville, Naas, and formerly Ardee, Louth (formerly Garda Síochána), peacefully at Tallaght Hospital on Tuesday September 20. Husband of the late Pilar. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Pilar, Fiona and Sinead, grandchildren, brother, sister, sonsin-law, dear companion, relatives and friends.

Peggy Carragher (née Harmon), Duddestown, Togher peacefully at her home on Sunday September 18. Peggy, beloved wife of the late Syl and loving mother of Christine (Diamond). Pre-deceased by her brother Kieran and sister Aileen. Sadly missed by her daughter, son-in-law Ronan, sisters Maureen and Olive, brothers-in-law Billy and Tom, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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Matthews claim top national award

A unique arts collaboration driven by Matthews.ie took the honours in a major national awards ceremony at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin on Monday September 19.

The Matthews.ie Arts Showcase Initiative, in partnership with Louth and Monaghan County Council Arts Offices, won Best Use of Creativity in the Community at the 25th Allianz Business To Arts Awards.

The annual awards attracted a record number of entries this year and among the other category winners on the night were RTE, Sky Arts, ESB, Bank of Ireland and An Post. The Matthews.ie Arts Showcase initiative was also shortlisted in the Best Small Sponsorship category.

The initiative promotes and provides innovative advertising support to a succession of artists across a range of disciplines over a three-year period. Every six months, a deserving person from the creative sector across the arts disciplines in Louth, Monaghan or East Meath is selected as the showcase winner and have themselves or their works featured as an advertisement on the full back of a Matthews.ie coach.

Pictured with the Best Use of Creativity in the Community award at the 25th Allianz Business To Arts Awards were Cllr Paul Bell (Cathaoirleach Louth Co Council), Karen McDermott (Marketing Manager Matthews.ie), Paddy Matthews (Managing Director Matthews.ie), Majella Lambe (HR Manager Matthews.ie), Joan Martin (CEO Louth County Council).

Pictured above is a group of satisfied learners who successfully completed the “Consolidated Call Centre” programme with LMETB’s Regional Skills and Training Centre. The programme was run by LMETB in conjunction with SalesSense who provided on-the-job training and mentoring and coaching supports to the trainees.

Barry enjoys another win at Dundalk GC

TO win a Sunday competition at Dundalk Golf Club is not easy given the size and calibre of the field each week so the odds on winning back to back are extremely high but that’s exactly what 11 handicapper Barry Grennan has done over the past week.

Having won the Jubilee Cup the previous week, Greenan took the Members Prize in the Past Captains and Members Competition to complete a notable double.

Grennan shot 43pts over the Green course to win by one point from David Smyth (12) with Newsam Cup

panel member Benny O’Shaughnessy (21) taking third.

Two handicapper Eddie Rogers showed all his class in returning an impressive 41pts to take Category 1 while Michael Gallagher (10) was the Category 2 winner and Gavin McDonnell (20) claimed Category 3.

Sunday was also an opportunity for the club’s past captains to come together for their annual competition and dinner and it was Gerry O’Keefe (13) who took their prize with a score of 42pts which was two better than Sean Hession (8).

The presentation to the winners of the various matchplay competitions will take place on Saturday, October 8. Congratulations are extended the winners who were as follows: Carolan Cup: Robert White. Gold Medal: Eugene J Hanratty. Harry Walsh Cup: Derek Teather. Foursomes: Turlough and Aaron King. Mixed Foursomes: Clem Walsh and Oonagh Quinn. All outstanding other prizes will also be presented on October 8.

The final Wednesday Open Singles Stableford competition of the season take place this week.

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Carers meet

The Dundalk Family Carers Support Group (part of the Louth Family Carers Support Group) meet on the last Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm in the Community Meeting Room in Tesco Extra.

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1 Clothes What type of clothing is a Tam O’Shanter?

2 History In World War 2, which country’s forces were known as ‘The Red Army’?

3 Transport The Model T Ford was manufactured in only one colour, which one?

4 Local What are/were the Genesian, The Castle and the Dolmen?

5 Rock and Pop Phil and Don were the first names of which American 50s/60s singing brothers?

6 Movies Who played Johnny Cash in the biopic ‘Walk the Line’?

7 Television Which character in ‘The Simpsons’, has the first name Clancy?

8 The Bible

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Which queen in the Old Testament was eaten by dogs?

9 Soccer Which club have the smallest ground capacity in the English Premier League?

10 Comedy Who said of Liverpool ‘You would have to be a comedian to live there’?

The Stinker Which Radio Eireann drama series featured a drunken painter called Turps McGurk?

—this week’s answers—

Leaving Cert success for De La Salle pupils Twenty of De La Salle’s finest Leaving Cert students were invited back to their alma mater for a celebratory get together.

An impressive 16 students achieved over 500 points in the 2016 Leaving Certificate.

The delighted high achievers chatted enthusiastically with their teachers about their new university courses over lunch. Present were Jack Sadlier, Brian Kilkenny, Sean O’Hare, Ronan O’Shea, Sean and Oisin Murray, Fintan Vaughan, Gerard Garland, Glynn Ladley, James and Colin Campbell, Ryan Doyle, Donal O’ Kane, Cian

Murphy, Sean O’Hanlon, Brendan Shiels and Shane Tuite. Great success in the Leaving Cert has led to these students pursuing a wide variety of courses, such as medicine, theoretical physics, engineering, architecture, sports science and health, athletic therapy and training, biological and biomedical science, agricultural science, law, primary teaching and arts in the country’s top universities. Four of the students will study Global Business with a language in DCU. Among the group were two sets of twins - Oisin and Sean Murray and Colin and James Campbell.

Library lecture Constance Short will deliver a lecture on the Life of Dorothy Macardle.

Dorothy Macardle was one of the most eminent female figures throughout the 1916 period on Thursday, September 29 at 6.30pm in Dundalk Library, Roden Place, Dundalk.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Please leave name at issue desk. Tel: 0429353190 or email: libraryhelpdesk@ louthcoco.ie

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Answers: 1 The Tartan Cap; 2 Soviet Union; 3 Black; 4 Amateur drama groups; 5 The Everly Brothers; 6 Joaquin Phoenix; 7 Chief Wiggum; 8 Jezebel; 9 AFC Bournemouth; 10 Ken Dodd. The Stinker: The Kennedys of Castleross.

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St Vincents to host 5K Men’s Sheds fifth Paralympic medalist, Eve McCrystal, will be the celebrity entrant in the St Vincents 5K which takes place on Sunday October 2.

Those intending to take part in the event are reminded that registration takes place on Friday September 30 from 9am to 3pm in the school.

The event will take place on at Noon and will start and finish at St Helena Park. Entry is €10 including a T-shirt and is open to everyone. Registration is also available on the

day.

The Parents Council are staging a 5K to help raise funds for an all-weather basketball court in the school.

Prizes include Playertrek for first male

and 1st female, with second prize in each category a threemonth membership for Felda. The prize for first student U-18 is an iPad mini, with €100 Marshes vouch-

er for second place.

There will also be spot prizes for best fancy dress, 100th over the line etc.

After the run, all are invited back to St Vincent’s Gym for refreshments and entertainment.

Training is well underway and the PE department are varying PE class every week to include core stability, runs and even boxercise!! Also each year have a lunchtime run they can participate in under supervision of teachers in St. Helena’s Park.

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Fintan McQuaid and Brendan McCoy

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Peter Grant and Jim Byrne

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Aisling McCormack as Ruth and Brian Halpin as Caleb.

Barry Dunne as Benjamin and Kaite Halligan as Dorcas.

Clodagh Gray as Alice and Pierce McNee as Gideon.

Finn Conroy as Frank and Ciara Quigley as Sarah.

Fiona Mullen as Liza and Andrew Samson as Ephraim.

James Brennan as Daniel and Deidre Kenny as Martha.

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ooking is now open for Dundalk Musical Society’s forthcoming production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”. The show will take place from Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th of October at 8pm nightly.

This busy company started rehearsals at the end of August and have been working tirelessly to bring this energetic and entertaining show to the stage of An Tain Arts Centre.

Based on the hugely popular 1954 movie of the same name, the show is set in Oregon in the 1850’s where a backwoodsman named Adam Pontipee played by Paudie Breen, comes into town to search for a bride. He comes to the local tavern where he meets Milly played by Marie Meehan.

Once Milly finishes her chores she agrees to marry him after only knowing him a few hours. Little does Milly know that back home Adam has six bachelor brothers played by Barry Dunne, Brian Halpin, James Brennan, Andrew Samson, Finn Conroy and Pierce McNee. Milly teaches Adam’s brothers the social graces through song and dance and takes her new found brothers to the local Social Dance where they get introduced to society. The brothers, having never seen girls before, fall madly in love with six local girls; The Brides who are played by Ciara Quig-

The Seven Suitors.

ley, Fiona Mullen, Aisling McCormick, Deirdre Kenny, Katie Halligan and Clodagh Gray.

This causes great tension in the village as the girls have already been paired with six suitors. The Cast also includes Gerry O’Hara and Carol McCourt as Mr and Mrs Hoallum, David McArdle and Lorraine Quigley as Mr and Mrs Sanders and Tim Ahern as The Preacher as well as a thirty strong chorus of Townspeople.

The show is directed by Colin Hughes, choreography by Gilda Turner, musical director is Ronan Dennedy and chorus mistress Anne McCabe, together the production team have been putting the cast through their paces to ensure note, footwork and acting perfection, whilst behind the scenes Niall McCooey and his team will build and move the impressive set with ease.

Wardrobe is in the capable hands of Phyllis Woods and Maria Waring who will make sure everyone is kitted out in their finery. With a memorable score and wonderful dance sequences this boisterous, fun and nostalgic musical has been given a new coat of paint and will bring you romance, laughter and above all a super nights entertainment.

Tickets are selling fast and booking is advised to avoid disappointment!

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Marie Meehan as Milly and Paudie Breen as Adam.

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student night Pepper D plays all the Latest Hits, Saturday

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Every Thursday from 8pm All Drinks €3.50, Top DJ Free Admission + Free Shot on the night

Over 18s Admission Free Doors open 8pm

Friday is Golden Oldies with

This Tuesday & Every Tuesday is Student Night

DJ Doctor D playing 70s, 80’s & 90’s Over 21s, Free Admission + Free Shot on the night, Doors open 8pm

All Pints, Shots, Bottles & Shorts Only €3.50. Free Shot on the night. Doors open 8pm.

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Louth’s arts and wellbeing programme October is Louth’s arts and wellbeing programme month with An Táin Arts Centre and the library in Dundalk hosting varies events through the month.

An Táin Managing Director Paul Hayes stated that it has long been established that involvement in the arts has positive effects on mental health. As a result, they have put together a varied program for this month, culminating in An Táin Arts Centre on October 22.

It starts in The Longwalk Shopping Centre in Dundalk with ‘The Bell Room’, a performance installation based on the accounts of psychiatric nurses from St Brigid’s Ardee and around the country. Creative Spark have a new exhibition in An Táin entitled ‘Breathing Space’, “An

opportunity to pause, relax, or decide what to do next…” including artists talks and workshops as the exhibition goes on.

Back in An Táin, theatre company in residence, Quintessence, show a newly devised piece, ‘Cracks’ exploring the issue of mental illness in Ireland.

There’s also something for the little ones in the Main Theatre with ‘Dorothy DoLittle’s Magical Adventure’, where they will learn about healthy eating and exercise.

October 22 is the main Antidote day, starting off with ‘Cracks’ at 2pm, followed by an exhibition launch by Dundalk Youth Centre. Artist Pamela Whitaker has a selection of herbal tonics to rejuvenate and inspire in her Groundswell Existential Remedies display along with music from Music

Generation playing throughout the afternoon. Spoken Word Dundalk will then have a 2 hour open mic session, this will be followed by a Pop Up printing workshop as part of the ‘Breathing Space’ exhibition. Also artist Una Curley will run a workshop called Terms of Endearment, demonstrating how to make small rush sculptures.

Finally Pangur Ban Productions in association with the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland presents ‘The Gallant John Joe’, performed by Tom Hickey.

Booking is required for both free and paid events. You can book tickets at the Box Office at An Táin Arts Centre, Crowe Street, Dundalk, phone us on 042 9332332 or order online at www. antain.ie and look for the ‘Antidote’ logo.

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HaggleRock presentation night Plunkett National School, represented

by Principal Angela McAdam. Each of the organisations spoke briefly on the work of their group and how the donation would be put to use.

Two other charities were presented with donations of €500.00, earlier in the year, The Blackrock/Haggardstown Defibrillator group and the Cross Border Orchestra. This bring to a total of

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HaggleRock make a presentation to Blackrock Youth Club

Following on the recent success of HaggleRock Theatre Group’s performance of ‘For Better, For Worse’ in the Geraldines Club Rooms and Droichead Arts Centre. HaggleRock held a presentation night on Thursday September 8, in the Clermont Arms, Blackrock.

Five different local organisations received €500 donation from

HaggleRock on the night. The Maria Goretti Foundation, represented by Paula Hanlon, Blackrock Tidy Towns, represented by Richard Martin and Joe Bailey, The Blackrock Youth Club, represented by Committee members Karen Savage, Sunnibha Corcoran and Gabby Nelson, The Birches Alzheimer Day Care Centre, represented by Tom Murphy and Sean Lawless and St. Oliver

Available at: Carroll’s Bookshop, Park Street, Dundalk 042 9334359; The Sound Shop Drogheda 041 9831078; The TLT Tel: 041 9878560; The D Hotel Tel: 041 9877700; Finlays Ardee Tel: 041 6856505; Also available online at www.thetlt.ie

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Charity fundraiser at cinema A local Medugorje prayer group have arranged for an internationally acclaimed documentary to have its Dundalk movie premiere held in the Omniplex for two nights in November with all proceeds going to charity.

‘Apparition Hill’ has received stellar reviews since its release in America last May with several academy award voting members encouraging the makers of the documentary to try for Oscar consideration in the ‘Best documentary feature category’.

The film will be shown in Dundalk Omniplex in the retail park and the show starts at 6:30pm sharp on both Monday November 7th and Tuesday November 8th. Seats are limited so anybody hoping to see the film should contact James now on 0872202173 or Daniel on 0871933743.

€3,500, which has been given back to the community from the HaggleRock Theatre Group, in 2016. As the new membership year commences in September, HaggleRock is delighted to have welcomed several new is excited about the year ahead. Any new membership enquiries should be made to hagglerocktheatregroup@gmail. com.

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Family Notices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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). E.S.

PROPERTY/RENTALS

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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.

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

RESTAURANT—Long time established Italian Restaurant available for lease in Dundalk from mid-October. Long or Short Term lease, rent negotiable. Apply to Box No 163 c/o Dundalk Leader 63, Clanbrassil St., Dundalk.

MATHS GRINDS—Leaving Cert / Junior Cert.

All levels. Experienced tutor. Tel. 083 196 9431.

YOGA—On going yoga classes at 8 Roden Place. Every Thursday from 15th Sept. @ 5.45 for 55yrs+. 7pm for beginners & improvers. €50 for 6 weeks. Free trials. Contact 085-734-7133 or email—yogawell@gmail.com COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY—Complementary therapy, Reiki, Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Integrated Energy Therapy. Private Yoga lessons one to one.

Contact Paul 086-344-6944.

NEW BEGINNERS LINE DANCING—Class on Wednesday Morning’s @ 10am in Dundalk Tennis Club. Contact—087-261-8773.

GUITAR LESSONS—Beginners to advanced, all styles & theory. Contact Liam 087 973 2454.

Computer training—Lessons in Windows and Desktop. Browsers and Internet. MSWord.

Social Media. Printing. File storage and much more. “One on One” tuition. Flexible hours.

Certificate upon completion. Text PC Training Co at—0899604637 for full details.

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 086 772 6324.

A VAN & DRIVER available for furniture removal, also single items, 3 piece suites, cookers, fridges, washing machines. Day & night Tel 086 870 4908.

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.

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE to over 60,000 readers for only €5 per week up to 20 words Phone Dundalk Leader 042 932 0888.

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. Bathroom refurbishments completed in 5 days, painting, decorating, wall & floor tiling. All types of roof repairs. Contact anytime, on 087 260 2501.

WE CAN DISTRIBUTE your leaflets from €65 + vat per thousand Phone Dundalk Leader 042 932 0888.

DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE—MoneyGram Money Transfer; Pay Household Bills; Payzone/Postpoint; Buy Stamps; Phone Topups; 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 042 933 9922/937 0101; 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.

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Specializing in Re-Let & Spring Cleaning. Fully insured. For a free quotation contact Everkleen 042 9352717 / 087 6873188, www.everkleenservices.ie 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.

GRIMLEY’S DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK—TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales & repairs. 042 935 4343.

A-ALTERATIONS—For all your clothing alteration needs. Cuffs taken up or let down on Ladies & Gents Jackets €15, Zips in coats €15, Curtains altered, Jeans patched. Dry-Cleaning service.

042-933 3380. Long Walk Shopping Centre.

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 085-7205-805.

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.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER & DECORATOR Available, reasonable rates. Tel. Ciaran 086 10 50140.

CARPENTER AVAILABLE—29 years experience. Doors, floors, skirting, shelving, flat packs, side gates, fencing, etc. Also tiling, painting, wallpapering. Quality finish. For a free quote call Des 087 618 0150.

FORTUNE TELLER—Available for appointment, private or group bookings. Tel. Alison 042 933 5102 or 087-67-51229.

PHOTOGRAPHY—Kathy Barry BA (Hon’s) photography. All family portraits for all occasions, weddings, corporate events etc. Also pregnancy & new born photography. Gift Vouchers available. Contact 087-265-2214 or www.kathybarryphotos.com PAINTER AND WALLPAPERING—Local man for painting and papering. Very reliable, neat and tidy work carried out. Competitive rates. No job too small. Call 086-876-0272.

GARDEN & HOUSE MAINTENANCE— Strimming grass, hedge cutting, weeding, also garden clearance, concreting, patios, painting, power washing, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, fencing. Have all the equipment. Contact Brian 086-109-7358.

PROFESSIONAL CARPENTER AVAILABLE For different types of work. Flooring, doors fitting, sliding doors, wardrobe making, kitchens, flatpack fitting. No job too small. Don’t hesitate to make a call even if you just need to hang a mirror. Tel. 087 988 8673.

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MAN WITH A VAN—Professional painters (Free quotations House removals, rubbish removals, furniture removals. All eco friendly.

All collections & deliveries available. Excellent prices. Contact Conor—083-851-3089.

CARPERNTER—All carpentry work carried out. Doors, floors, roof repairs etc. Contact Ciaran 087-684-2322.

PLASTERER—Over 30 Years Experience. Very tidy. Free estimates. Tel. 0044 77 2096 0063.

house swap HOUSE SWAP—From a one Bedroom Bungalow in Muirhevnamor to Coxe’s area. Contact 085-859-8050/042-933-3328.

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

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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 086 320 7383.

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 042 932 0927.

2 ARM CHAIRS—2 Brown Arm Chairs for sale, in good condition. Contact 087-909-2607.

3 PIECE SUITE Leather, wine in colour, excellent condition. Reasonably priced, €500 o.n.o.

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special services CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING—Inspection and repair. Tel Paul McArdle 042 933 2491 / 087 666 0094. Opus Sanctorum Angelorum. 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 MonSat) - Call 042 933-9922/937-0101; www.dundalkbureaudechange.com. Accepting All Major Credit and Debit Cards.

PERFECT FIT ALTERATIONS—For all your sewing needs. Curtains, Hems, Zips & Repairs.

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

Community Garda Paul Burke, Sinn Fein Councillor Kevin Meehan, Caroline Flanagan, Sinn Fein Louth T.D Gerry Adams, Susan O’Neill, Roisin McGuinness, Jim O’Neill, Sinn Fein Councillor Pearse McGeough

Tree of Hope remembers all those lost to suicide On Monday September 12 at Muirhevnamor Community Council held a special tree planting ceremony to mark this occasion in the Muirhevnamor Community Centre.

“A Tree of Hope” was planted by Louth TD Gerry Adams as a permanent memorial of all of those who have died by suicide, its survivors, and in solidarity with those

Contact Noeleen for further information.

Tel 042 9320888

who campaign on this issue.

Suicide is an issue that affects people not only throughout the greater Muirhevnamor Community, but also in Dundalk and also in the wider Co Louth Community.

The organisers stated that it is important that everyone stands united together locally and in the wider community to demand from the

Government the resources and funding needed to combat Suicide and to raise Suicide Awareness.

Muirhevnamor Community Council stands in unity with all of those who have been affected by this most important issue and with those who campaign and advocate to shine a light of hope on this most important matter.

situations vacant Qualified/Apprentice Electricians, General & Skilled Operatives, Carpenters, Groundworkers, Plumbers, Steel Fixers, TM & SLG Operatives & all Tradesmen/Plant Operators required for Louth and Munster Region. Pracownicy Budowlani z safe passem potrzebni. Send CV to dublin@clsrecruitment.ie or call 01-477 3414.

Wanted—Fully Qualified Mechanic, must have welding papers, Dundalk area. Apply to Box no 162. c/o Dundalk Leader 63, Clanbrassil St., Dundalk.

kittens ADORABLE KITTENS (female). Free to good home. Tel. 086 343 6286.

planning LOUTH CO. COUNCIL—I, Valentine Mongey, intend to apply for planning permission for 2no. semi-detached two bedroomed mews style dwelling houses and all associated site works with access off Seatown Gardens at the rear of 38 Seatown, Dundalk, Co. Louth. This Planning Application may be inspected or purchased on payment of a specified fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Louth County Council, located at Town Hall, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co Louth, from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing and on payment of the prescribed fee €20 within 5 weeks of the date of receipt of the application by the Authority.

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ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVE Here’s a frightening stat – on average, 70 people die and a further 370 are seriously injured every day on Europe’s roads. Here in Ireland, 119 people died on our roads up to the end of August this year, an increase of 16% on the same period last year. If this trend continues, 50 more people could lose their lives here by the end of the year.

To help raise awareness of the issues AA Ireland are asking motorists to support PROJECT EDWARD, which is an initiative organised by TISPOL, the traffic police network in Europe.

To support Project EDWARD, road users are being asked to make an online pledge to be a better, safer driver. The pledge covers many different aspects of road safety, including correct use of lights, avoiding tailgating, vehicle maintenance, drugs and alcohol and more.

To date, almost 100,000 pledges have been made by people throughout Europe.

You can add your name

at www.tispol.org/edward.

AA Director of Consumer Affairs Conor Faughnan said: “Road deaths still shatter Irish families and Irish communities far too often. We have made a lot of progress compared to earlier years but we cannot be satisfied because every road death is avoidable. Initiatives like Project EDWARD point the way to the future.

“We want to live in a country where no-one dies on our roads. Every driver and every road user knows what we have to do to bring that about. It starts with our ourselves, and that is why I am supporting Project EDWARD and making the promise to do my part.”

THE PROJECT EDWARD PLEDGE: I promise that I will: • Remind my family, friends and colleagues to take extra care on the roads.

• Put my lights on for safety.

• Drive as safely as I can and follow the rules when behind the wheel or riding a

motorbike or bicycle.

• Be extra vigilant and attentive to the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, children, older people and horse riders.

• Drive at speeds that are both legal and safe.

• Carry out proper safety checks on my tyres.

• Pay particular attention when driving near schools, and where there are lots of children.

• Never drive after drinking alcohol or taking drugs/ medicines that could impair safety.

• Look as far ahead as possible and not tailgate other drivers • Always wear my seat belt and ensure that everyone with me wears theirs.

• Not use my mobile phone while driving.

• Ensuring I am not distracted by anything inside or outside the car, or inside my head.

• Set a good example to my passengers by driving calmly and safely.

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