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Community in shock over couple’s death

By Paul Byrne

A local rural community were shocked and saddened as details emerged of the deaths of a well known local couple on Monday afternoon.

Gardai are currently investigating the deaths of Marie and Jim Quigley who both died on Monday. Marie’s body was found in her home in Rathmore at about 3.45pm on Monday afternoon where it is understood she suffered severe head injuries. Roughly two hours earlier Marie’s husband Jim was involved in a fatal accident after he collided with another car and a lorry when he drove the wrong way up the M1 motorway between junction 14 and 15 near Ardee.

The driver and two passengers in the other car received

non life threatening injuries.

Gardai took Mr Quigley’s registration plate and were on their way to his home in Rathmore, when one of the couple’s three sons found his mother’s body in the family home.

According to Garda Superintendent Gerry Curley an incident room has been set up and Gardaí are investigating the possibility of a link between the two incidents. One line of enquiry the Gardai are following is that Jim took his own life after murdering his wife in their home. The couple have four adult children including a son who lives in Canada.

The couple who were both in their 60’s were well-known in the local business community with Marie having Continued on Page 11

Tomás races into the history books

Tomás Cotter about to embark on his sub four minute mile in Morton Stadium, Santry stadium in Santry as he joined Prior to Friday evening’s Morton

By Paul Byrne an exclusive club of Irish Mile in Santry just 40 Irish Blackrock man Tomás Cotter athletes who have broken athletes had ever run below the ran into the record books on through the magical sub four four minute mark for a mile.

Friday evening in Morton minute mile barrier.

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Truckers fearful of being attacked in Calais Local truckers are being threatened at knifepoint and in fear of their lives as desperate migrants try to force their way onto lorries hoping to reach Britain and Ireland where they look for asylum.

Hauliers have been dealing with the problem of illegal migrant stowaways in Calais for years but according to James Quinn, owner of James Quinn Transport in Greenore the problem has reached epidemic proportions with violent attacks a regular occurrence in recent months.

“Last week a migrant pulled a knife to one of my drivers demanding to be let into the back of the lorry. Luckily he had a three foot iron bar beside him and managed to deter his attacker but it’s becoming a really bad problem for hauliers all around the country”, explained James.

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“It can be particularly scary for drivers at night time if they are delayed and have to stay at the side of the road overnight.

I’m not without sympathy for migrants but my primary concern is my drivers and it is up to the French police to sort this out. If

a police officer catches a migrant trying to board a lorry they will throw him off, send him on his way which means the migrant is free to try the same thing again with the next lorry coming up the road”, stated James.

As well as the threat of violence to his drivers James is also being hit in the pocket as haulage operators are fined €2000 per migrant found on board- regardless of whether the driver is aware the stowaway is on board.

“To be honest I try and avoid going to Calais as much as possible now. Our drivers are intimidated and we are getting fined for something that is not our fault. Even though it’s more expensive to go through Holland we prefer to do it that way as Calais has just got too dangerous. Something needs to be done because this problem is getting worse and the migrants getting more violent”, warned James.

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Wednesday night. The buzz around town had reached fever pitch by match night with 3200 Dundalk fans hopeful of a favourable result following their magnificent performance in Belarus.

Before the game the Carrick Road was a sea of black and white as Dundalk supporters marched confidently towards Oriel Park where battle was about to commence.

However, progression to the third qualifying round proved a step too far as experienced Champions League campaigners BATE dealt with everything Dundalk threw at them and creating the better chances during a night of real tension in the famous old Carrick Road venue. Dundalk’s best chance of the evening came through striker David McMillan who carved out a great opportunity for himself before seeing his shot saved

by BATE keeper Sergei Chernik.

Despite a gallant effort in the second half the Lilywhites just couldn’t breach a well drilled BATE defence and despite the game finishing 0-0 it was the away side who progressed 2-1 on aggregate.

team must focus on the bread and butter of the league as they hope to qualify for the Champions League once more in 2016.

After the game Stephen Kenny rued not scoring another goal in Belarus where Dundalk were the better side but admitted that BATE had deserved to go through over the two legs.

“It probably would have been harsh on BATE had we won but I feel we were very unfortunate in the firstleg.” ,stated Kenny.

“We’re disappointed that we didn’t create enough chances in the second-half as we would have backed ourselves at half-time to do that. We’re kicking ourselves in that regard as the motivation was huge for us to get through where we would have played lesser opposition in terms of pedigree.

“It was a tough draw that we got but we were outstanding away from home and very competitive. Now we have to concentrate on the league and try and get back in this competition next year.”, added the disappointed Dundalk manager.

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A woman who reversed into another car at a supermarket car park before driving off was traced by Gardai after the incident was witnessed by another customer.

As a result, Margaret McGuinness, of 10 Whitebarn Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14, who was visiting family in Dundalk, appeared before the local district court where she was convicted of careless driving and failing to remain at the scene of an accident.

The witness stated that on April 6, 2014, he was waiting for his wife in the Aldi car park, Newry Road, when he saw the defendant reverse into another car. She stopped, checked her own car and then drove off. He took the registration number and gave it to the car driver when he came out of the shop.

The witness stated that his recollection of the event was

not hazy and that he made an attempt to flag the woman down, but she didn’t see him.

Ms McGuinness, a 70-yearold retired nurse manager, stated that she was in the car park on that date as her 93-year-old aunt had asked her to take her to the shop. Because of the age of her now deceased aunt, she always parked away from other cars in a car park.

There was no car beside her when she arrived, but after coming out of the shop she noticed a red car beside her. She stated that she “looked in horror” at it because the door had been “bashed in”.

She stated that after initially getting into her car, she did go to the boot again to secure plants which she had purchased for her parents’ grave. She then drove off and went to the graveyard nearby.

When Gardai called to her

house a week later she was shocked and initially thought they had the wrong house. That was the first time she was aware of the incident.

The defendant pointed out that the last 15 months had been “absolutely horrendous” and had taken over her life. She didn’t know why the witness had said what he did, but all she knew was what happened.

Judge Grainne O’Neill stated that the first witness gave evidence of what he saw which set in train a series of events.

“The inescapable thing is that he is a truly independent witness who involved himself in a dispute which could only lead to inconvenience for himself and that satisfies me beyond reasonable doubt”, stated the judge as she convicted the defendant.

A fine of €300 was imposed for careless driving and €200 for failing to remain at the scene.

Ebuka selected to train with Celtic Glenmuir United Football Club are delighted to announce that Glenmuir United U-13 player Ebuka Kwelele has being selected by Celtic Soccer Academy Coaches to attend Glasgow during the October Mid-Term Break for a week long training sessions with Celtic Youth academy.

This is an all-expenses paid opportunity by Celtic and is viewed as an extension of the initial opportunity presented to players that have been selected.

Ebuka was selected after attending an Elite player opportunity academy camp in Dublin 3 weeks ago along with other participating clubs. Ebuka also attended the October

Ebuka Kwelele.

Soccer Camp held at Glenmuir Park and also travelled to Glasgow with the Glenmuir Team Tour and coaching week last April.

Tony Massie (Celtic Soccer Academy International Manager) expressed huge thanks to all Glenmuir FC play-

ers for taking part and emphasised on their tremendous attitude, appetite to play the game and desire to learn.

All players present represented their club, family and themselves extremely well. The coaches commented on how hungry many of the

players in their groups were to find out more; specifics about their positions and technical information to help them improve.

Such is the interest in our partnership with Glasgow Celtic, Glenmuir United Football Club are to hold a player registration day for age groups at U-10 to U-18, a date will be announced very soon. This is due to the demand of players wanting to join our club and is a reflection of the very successful running of the club and coaching structure which has been developed over the past number of years.

All at Glenmuir United Football Club would like to wish Ebuka all the best in the coming months.

Call to save Louth disability programme Sinn Féin Leader and Louth TD Gerry Adams has called on Tánaiste Joan Burton to intervene to prevent the closure of a hugely successful service for young people with disabilities in Louth.

Mr Adams accused the Government of short-term thinking by decimating the Walk Peer Programme, which he said was clearly a successful and well-functioning service.

Mr Adams outlined the importance of the programme, revealing that since 2013, the

Walk Peer Programme has helped young people with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 24 in Louth to gain valuable support, education and work experience.

“The project is one of 14 funded under Disability Activation Projects (DACT), and has 119 participants with a broad spectrum of disabilities.

“However, funding under DACT came to an end on April 30, yet the Government failed to put in place any alter-

native funding structure”, Mr Adams stated.

“The closure of this project will be a very severe blow to young people with disabilities in Louth. Scrapping Walk Peer is short-term thinking by the Government which will have devastating consequences.

“I have written to Joan Burton seeking her intervention and commitment to continue funding this hugely important project which is set to shut its doors on July 31”, continued the Sinn Fein deputy.

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The Playroom Project

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he Playroom Project was established in 2009 as an adhoc sessional service in refuge to a staffed HSE registered 14 place child care service providing quality affordable childcare to the community. In 2010 we broadened our services to include an 8 place Pre school service. In 2011 we had the addition of an after school service. The project continued to grow with the addition of Play Therapy, Lifestory Work, Rainbows Programme, Direct Work, Youth Support and Supervised Access. We now provide a wide range of services open to all children and young people, providing supportive therapies to children and their families.

In 2014 due to the expansion of our Child Support Service and our current space limitations we began to look for a new premises. We are delighted to announce our move to Mullaharlin Community Creche. The Playroom Project will now offer a full day care service to the community. Open from 8am- 6pm Monday to Friday. This service will cater for children aged 12 months to 12 years. We will offer Full day care, part time child care, After school and a range of supportive therapies to children. We are enrolling for our ECCE Free Preschool Year for September 2015.

We are a community crèche and are offering subvention to parents, our aim is to make childcare affordable to the entire community. For our prices please contact us on 0429333245. Our official launch is on Friday 14th August, this will be a day of celebration, fun and games for the children and a chance for parents to come and see the premises and meet with staff, so come along and enjoy the day! The Playroom Project opens officially on 17th August at 8am.

Please feel free to contact us if you require any information about our services, we look forward to providing accessible Child Support Services to the entire community.

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Man traced after leaving scene of an accident A man who was involved in a minor traffic accident, left the scene because he didn’t believe it to be a serious incident.

However, Daniel O’Grady of Gravelstown, Carlanstown, Kells, Co Meath was later contacted by Gardai about the incident and as a result he appeared at Dundalk District Court where he pleaded guilty to hit and run charges.

The cout heard that on March 9, 2014, Gardai spoke to a woman who told them she had been driving on the Avenue

Road when she was rear-ended by another car. The other driver left the scene but she was able to identify him.

Solicitor, Conor MacGuill, stated that his client – who had ten previous convictions – had stopped behind the woman on a hill and it was his view that she had rolled back into him.

He pointed out that there was an exchange between the drivers but not a meaningful one and his client did not leave details. The woman took his registration number and he was

easily indentified. There was an element of annoyance and he left, but Mr O’Grady accepted that he should have waited.

He asked Judge Grainne O’Neill to be lenient with the 46-year-old unemployed man who supports three children.

Judge O’Neill noted that everyone is required to remain at the scene and that as he didn’t volunteer any information, he could have gone untraced. She imposed fines of €200 on each of the two hit and run charges.

‘Eircodes’ were dispatched to all homes and businesses in Louth last week as the new national postcode system swings into gear.

Letters will be sent to every residential and business address in the county today, informing them of the new Eircode for that specific address.

Homes and businesses across Ireland are being notified of their Eircode over a two-week period.

Labour’s Minister Ged Nash said: “Fresh data shows that 23% of premises in Dundalk and 16% in Drogheda currently share their address with one or more properties.

This causes all sorts of problems for postal services, businesses and ambulance services when they are trying to locate local addresses.

“Eircode rectifies this problem by allocating every premises with their own unique code,

removing the potential for any error.

“From now on, emergency services will be able to find the correct address more quickly, businesses can deliver goods and services more efficiently, while members of the public can shop easier online. It’ll also give people that extra bit of confidence that their mail now goes to the correct recipient. It will make life a little easier”, explained Minister Nash.

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Call to provide funding for suicide prevention groups Calls have been made to help provide funding organisations such as SOSAD in their efforts to continue saving lives.

Sinn Féin Louth TD Gerry Adams and Councillors Imelda Munster and Eimear Ferguson met with SOSAD (Save our Sons and Daughters) the Louth based suicide prevention organisation on Friday July 10 at their offices in Drogheda.

SOSAD was founded in 2006 by Peter Moroney, with the help of family and friends, following the loss of his son Simon to suicide in 2003, and after their meeting, Gerry Adams praised the work of the centre.

“I want to commend the work of SOSAD and the many other suicide prevention groups who provide an essential service helping individuals at risk of suicide and families traumatised by the death of a loved one”, stated Mr Adams who explained that in 2014 368 males and 91 females - took their own lives in this state.

“Their efforts un-

SF Cllr Eimear Ferguson from East Meath, 2 members of SOSAD, Gerry Adams TD and Cllr Imelda Munster

doubtedly save lives every day. But they do so with inadequate resources and funding. In our conversation with SOSAD it is clear that there is a real concern at the lack of co-ordination involving state and local groups and agencies working on this issue”, the TD continued.

The Sinn Fein leader added that the Government now needs to act on this by ensuring that a multi-agency approach also includes all of those community and

largely voluntary based groups and where necessary additional funding, especially for the provision of counselling services, should be provided.

SOSAD provides a range of supports to anyone who may be affected or concerned about suicide. The services are completely free of charge, and SOSAD relies on the generosity and kindness of the wider community, and it relies also on sponsorship and fundraising.

Councillor Munster called for a co-ordinated, all-island strategy for tackling suicide.

“One significant contribution to tackling suicide and self-harm would be greater cooperation between the health services north and south.

“In particular the creation of an all-Ireland Suicide Prevention Agency that would co-ordinate the work of all of those involved would bring immediate benefits”, she stated.

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Eric raises €6k for Fighting Blindness Woman had drink

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everybody who helped impressive €6000 for make his Cooley Moun- the Fighting Blindness Local fundraiser tain Trek such a success charity.

Eric Beggs has thanked with the walk raising an Eric has been inStephanie Mcvolved with the ‘FightCreesh of 32 Castleing Blindness’ charity rock, Glassdrummond, for over ten years now Crossmaglen, Newry, and has raised thousuccessfully argued that sands of euro thanks to the obligations of the Busy daytime restaurant, carvery various charity events State during her period such as chapel gate colMinimum 5 years experience of detention were not lections, quizzes and fully complied with and Phone 0862510493 sponsored walks. The Rachel Newell, Caroline McGuirk, Helen Beggs, had the case dismissed.

Adrienne Kehoe from Lisdoo Bar with Eric Beggs.

It was argued that the arresting Garda who obCooley Mountain Trek solutely convinced that served the defendant for is now in it’s third year they will have a treat- 20 minutes prior to the and Eric was delighted ment and cure for blind- intoxilyser test was also he was able to raise ness in the very near fu- taking notes at the time.

The defence claimed some money for a char- ture”, explained Eric. ity which is close to his “Although it’s too late that it was impossible to heart. to help me I am deter- do both.

Judge Flann BrenThe Lisdoo Road man mined to make sure that was diagnosed with a I can do as much as I can nan noted that while the retinal degenerative to ensure there is a cure Garda was sitting oppocondition called retinitis for younger people who site Ms McCreesh durpigmentosa (RP) which have sight difficulties ing this time, he noted unfortunately can’t be which is why I organised that the officer had statcured. Eric first started the Cooley Mountain ed in evidence that he having difficulties with Trek. I have to say that was “fairly sure” the obhis sight in his early 20s people in Dundalk have servation was complete. and it has progressed been wonderful and I As a result he ruled that to the stage that now in thank every one of them this did not live up to his 60s he is completely who took part in the the required standards blind. He has been a keen walk. I’d like to thank and dismissed the case.

The court heard that supporter of the charity all the sponsors and eve‘Fighting Blindness and rybody who helped me on January 4 this year, is a huge admirer of the out as well. The Lisdoo the defendant was obwork they do around the especially, have been served by Gardai at country. a great help and have Partnership Court, The “They are doing mar- always accommodated Ramparts, after the slow vellous work in fighting me when needed”, he manner of her driving caught their attention. blindness and I am ab- added.

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Top Junior Tennis stars make their way to Dundalk for international tournament

Dundalk Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club lwill host an internationf al tennis competition e this weekend which will nbring some of the world’s gfinest tennis players to sthe town.

International - The Tennis Federation announced last April that the Ramparts venue would host of one of its prestigious world ranking junior tennis competitions, which will take place from August 1st to 7th and the club have been busy preparing for what will surely be a wonderful week of top class tennis.

Some of the world’s leading junior tennis players will travel to the nine court facility for the competition and

John McGahon.

spectators will be welcome with many current stars of the game having started out in ITF events.

Further details of the event can be obtained from the club on 0429335327. Former Davis Cup professional and local man John McGahon brings international ten-

nis back home to his home venue at Dundalk Tennis Club.

McGahon who has travelled the world as a professional tennis athlete says that players will travel from across the globe to compete at this junior world ranking event in their bid to compete at the junior grandslam events.

"I have been very fortunate to travel the globe playing professional tennis. It has always been a dream of mine to bring international tennis back to my hometown of Dundalk. For the first time in the history of Dundalk tennis we bring our first ever junior world ranking event August 1st-August7th. We invite everybody to

Tomás Cotter’s Magic Mile

By Paul Byrne

Blackrock man Tomás Cotter ran into the record books on Friday evening in Morton stadium in Santry as he joined an exclusive club of Irish athletes who have broken through the magical sub four minute mile barrier.

Prior to Friday evening’s Morton Mile in Santry just 40 Irish athletes had ever run below the four minute mark for a mile and with his time of 3:58.50 Tomás became the 41st Irishman to achieve the magnificent feat.

Tomás is currently a graduate assistant at his alma mater Wichita State having moved to America after receiving a scholarship when just 18 years old. A four-time Missouri Valley Conference champion, he still holds four Top 10 times at Wichita State, including third in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, eighth in the outdoor 1,500 meters, third in the indoor 1,000 meters and sixth in the indoor 3,000 meters.

The 24 year old went into Friday’s prestigious Morton Mile as the lowest ranked athlete in the race and the only runner without a sponsor.

However, Cotter finished like a steam train passing out world class

Tomas Cotter, right with coach David Carrie.

milers down the straight to finish in eighth place and more importantly breaking the magic four minute mark.

According to Tomás the result is still sinking in given he was only invited to take part in the race just two weeks ago.

“The Morton Mile is one of the most prestigious races in the world and I only got an invite to take part in it a couple of weeks ago after I ran a decent 3.43 for a 1500 metre race in London. I knew I was up against top class milers and my coach David Carrie said that this was a good chance to try and break the four minute mile.” ,explained Tomás.

“It was actually a weird race as the first half was a bit slow and I didn’t actually think it was on. But I ran a

57 second final lap and I was passing people down the straight and I knew that I was close to doing it. When I seen my time I was stunned and just really really proud. I think only one other Louth man Eugene Curran has broken the four minute mile before and I beat him by 0.5 of a second so I’m now officially the fastest miler ever in Louth and about twentieth fastest in Irish history which just sounds surreal when you say it out loud. “ ,added the delighted Blackrock man.

“The confidence this has given me is huge and I know I will only get better. It’s tough as an athlete not having a sponsor so hopefully this can open a few doors for me and help me progress to the next level.”

come down to view some of the world’s top junior tennis athletes compete for junior world ranking points in their quest to compete in world junior grandslam competitions. This is a really exciting opportunity to see some of the world’s finest junior tennis players", stated John.

Community in shock over couple’s death Continued from Page 1

worked with Beagans Customs in Dundalk while Jim involved in oil distribution for many years.

The tragic nature of the deaths has left the Rathmore community, which lies between Kilkerley and Hackballscross, in shock.

Kilkerley parish priest Fr Gerry

Campbell said the reality of what happened had not hit home for many and it would take some time to get over.

“The whole community is in shock” stated the Kilkerley parish priest. “This is a very close knit rural parish and both Jim and Marie would have been very well known in the area. Our hearts and prayers go out to the

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family of Jim and Marie and their four children.”, he added.

Post mortems were carried out at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda yesterday.

Gardaí appealed for witnesses to contact Ardee Garda Station on 041-6871130, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

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Emptied contents of bin onto street Local GAA stars prepare

A man who emptied the contents of a bin onto the street and then became abusive to Gardai told Dundalk District Court that he was not proud of his actions.

Gerard Norton of 21 Cooley Park, Dundalk, was given the chance to avoid a conviction if he paid €250 to Dundalk Tidy Towns before October 7.

The court heard that on June 21 this year at 3.35am the defendant was going past the XL Shop when he took a bin and emptied the rubbish on the street, before continuing with the bin.

The defendant, who was very

drunk, was then caught in possession of the bin and became abusive to Gardai when told to return it. He was arrested due to his condition. Insp Martin Beggy stated that he presumed it was the council who cleaned up the rubbish.

Solicitor, Conor MacGuill stated that his client’s first instruction was to apologise and that he regrets the incident which is not something he is proud of. He added that the night had started out as something enjoyable, perhaps too enjoyable, and in the company of others he took the bin.

Men’s Shed are picked for Tesco donation Members of Dundalk Men’s Shed receiving a cheque from David Darcy on behalf of Tesco.

The 22-year-old, who lives at home with his mother, admitted that he left it to others to clean up, and that he wanted to give the Gardai a personal apology.

Mr MacGuill added that there was no serious intention of taking the bin and that it was an act of foolishness and disregard for people who put things into a bin for a reason.

Judge Grainne O’Neill stated that she was not convinced by the defendant’s apology or remorse, stated that she would apply the Probation Act if the contribution was paid to Dundalk Tidy Towns.

for cancer charity match

Two local cousins who have both battled cancer will line out together next month once again as both take part in the second Professor Hollywood Memorial Cup in Parnell Park, Dublin.

Aidan Shevlin who plays with Stabannon Parnells and Derek Shevlin who lines out for the Dreadnots have both battled and defeated cancer and will now take part in the GAA Charity match in aid of the cancer units in St James’s and St Luke’s hospitals.

The match takes place on August 8 with two GAA legends on the sidelines managing their respective teams.

Clare’s Anthony Daly will be managing the St James’s team while Dublin’s Charlie Redmond will manage the St Luke’s team. Their teams will be made up of players who have all received treatment for cancer and who want to show others that there is

MABS advice on Back to School Costs It won't be long until September is upon us and the kids go back to school, with all the associated costs.

Rather than wait until the last weeks in August, it is a good idea to start planning now.

Step 1. Know what you need and find out where you can cut costs 1. Is there a Book Rental Scheme ?

2. Can the books be bought second-hand 3. Does anyone you know have any of the books on the list.

4. School stationary can be cheaper when bought in large quanties - split the cost with a friend.

5. Do family or friends have children in the same school that may have out-grown their uniform.

6. Many uniforms in good condition are donated to local charity shops it may be worth checking.

7. Watch the shops for special promotions on school uniforms. Remember - kids grow quickly 8. Its important to be aware of other costs - arts & crafts, photocopying,Voluntary Contribution, The Principal can give you an idea of what is to be paid and when, then you can plan for it.

Step 1. Make out a Budget After you have found out the costs of what you need to buy and the other costs associated with returning to school, it is now time to make out a budget to see how much money you need to meet the outstanding costs. Remember to make a list for each child.

ITEM Books (see your booklist) Stationery Uniform * Skirt/trousers * Blouses/Shirts * Jumpers * Shoes/Trainers * Coat/Jacket * Tracksuit/other Physcial Ed. Costs Costs to be paid to the school * Photocopying costs * Arts & crafts * Voluntary Contribution Other Total

cost

Step 3. Planning how to meet the balance needed 1. Work out how many weeks are left until September & how much you need each week to cover the costs 2. Can you afford to cover the costs from your income? if not look at the budget again to see if you can reduce the costs 3. If you feel you have no option but to borrow, think whether you can afford the repayments, get the best rate(APR), only borrow what you need.

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Derek Shevlin

Aidan Shevlin

Life After Cancer.

The Professor Hollywood Memorial Cup was set up in 2014 to help raise awareness that there can be Life After Cancer and that people can recover from this disease. It also raises funds for the cancer units in St. James’s and St. Luke’s hospitals. This is the second year that the two teams have battled it out for the Professor Hollywood Memorial Cup. In May 2014 Brian Cody and Mick O’Dwyer managed the teams in O’Moore Park and it raised a total of €44,300 for the cancer units.

Aidan, who works in the St John of God’s Venegas Centre on the Inner Relief Road, Dundalk, was just months short of his 30th birthday in 2006 when he was first diagnosed with cancer of the thyroid.

Having got the all clear from the disease the cancer returned three years later before he beat it once again.

“The only thing that I kept doing through all these times was training and playing Gaelic football so that is the main reason why I got involved in this match and also to increase the awareness through

sport and raise some vital funds for these great charities. My cousin Derek plays with the Dreadnots so it’ll be nice to play alongside him again this year having done so for the first time in last year’s charity game,” laughs Aidan.

Derek was originally diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2008 before the disease returned again in 2011. And the former Louth Senior County footballer is also looking forward to togging out alongside his cousin.

“I really enjoyed the day last year and it was a huge privilege for me to line up alongside so many players who have battled cancer and got back to the stage where they are fit enough to play football again. And it was great to line up alongside Aidan which I’m looking forward to doing again. We raised a good few euro last year for St James and St Luke’s and hopefully we

Big race fundraising night for The Birches Don’t miss the opportunity to support your local Alzheimer Day Centre this year as they face major funding cuts that may dramatically affect the continued services of Dundalk Birches.

This year is the second year of the annual Fundraising Race Night at Dundalk Golf Club which was a huge success in 2014. Hosted

by Image IT Group, over 100 local companies came on board last year to raise over €18,000 and 160 people attended the race night. According to Peter Durnin, Managing Director, Image IT Group over 100 tickets have already been sold and we expect to sell 250 tickets.

“This is a great facility to have in our town that helps families who are dealing with Alzheimers.

This Charity Race event gives local businesses the opportunity to sponsor a Race, Jockey, or to make a donation”, says Durnin. “100% of all money raised goes directly to the Birches and all sponsors will be acknowledge in the race programme and on digital screens throughout the Golf Club”.

This year’s event is taking place again at Dundalk Golf Club on Friday 21st of August. With 12 digital screens set across the Golf Club, great food, live entertainment and dancing into the wee hours, the race night is set to be a night to re-

member.

If you are not yet familiar with how Alzheimer affects lives, visit www.thebirches.ie to find out more about how this wonderful facility gives a new lease of life to Alzheimer patients here in Dundalk.

The Birches needs €90K in order to keep going. The Fundraising Race Night at Dundalk Golf Club is one of the events which gives businesses and individuals the opportunity of giving back to the community and helping to maintain a valuable service that is facing a funding crisis.

The Durnin family with their usual enthusiasm are aiming to beat last year’s total of €18,200.

If you are a business and are in a position to support The Birches at this event with a sponsorship please contact Peter Durnin on 086 0280506 / peter@imageitgroup.ie All sponsors will be acknowledge in the race programme and on digital screens throughout the Club.

Sponsorships start from as little as €50.

Tickets for the event are available from Image IT Group, 5 Stapleton Place, The Ramparts, Dundalk (9339110) or from Dundalk Golf Club – tickets are limited so hurry in order not to miss a great night out with family and friends.

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Rock the Boat for the Mater Hospital

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had many life saving surgeries. For all of the family it was a very worrying time and we are indebted for all they did for the two boys during their time in the hospital. I promised that I would give something back by helping to raise some much needed funds for them”, explained Eva. “We are having the fundraiser in Kennedy’s bar on August 22nd and I want to thank Eugene McGeough for

being so accommodating. We will be having a barbecue in Kennedy’s beer garden with plenty of burgers and beer on offer and as well as that we’ll be having raffles on the night with prizes such as weekend hotel breaks and other spot prizes which have been kindly donated by businesses in town.

“We will also be reliving our youth by ‘Rocking the boat’ which we hope to get at least 300 participants taking part. It’s

all shaping up to be a night of good craic with the main aim being to have some fun and hopefully raising a few euro for the Mater hospital“, she added.

The money raised on the night will be divided between, the Acute Cardiology Fund and the Acute Spinal Injuries Centre in the Mater Hospital. The event will take place

in Kennedy’s Bar on the Carrick Rd on August 22nd starting at around 7:30.

Tickets cost €10 and can be bought in Kennedy’s bar or by contacting Eva on 0858895471.

Eva has also set up a mycharity.ie page where people can donate which can be found at the web address http://www. mycharity.ie/event/ eva_beirnes_event.

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Dundalk Golf Club wins Leinster Junior Cup Dundalk Golf Club won the Leinster Junior Cup for the first time in 21 years on Sunday after a dramatic weekend of action at Portarlington Golf Club.

After two days of action and three matches, everything came down to the final match on the course where Richard Newell won on the 19th hole to give Dundalk a 3-2 victory over Clontarf and the Leinster title.

The team, which was managed

by Terry Conlon and Clem Walsh, arrived at the Co Laois venue as one of eight teams vying for the coveted Leinster pennant, They faced Hermitage on Saturday morning in the quarter-finals and won by 3.5 to 1.5 with Ciaran Sheridan winning his match 3&2, Richard Newell

taking his 4&2 and Josh Mackin edging his by one hole.

That earned the team a semifinal joust with Woodbrook and after Eoin Murphy had won 3&2 and Richard Newell had won 4&2 the pressure was on anchor man Aaron King with the match tied at 2-2. King held a one hole lead standing on the 18th tee and he kept his nerve to win the final hole for a two up victory and earn Dundalk a 3-2 win and a place in the final.

A 3&1 win for Ciaran Sheridan and 4&3 victory for Eoin Murphy was balanced by defeats for Josh Macken, who lost 3&2, and Aaron King, who was beaten 7&6.

That left the sides level at 2-2 and meant the destination of the title came down to the final match

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out of the course where Richard Newell was looking for his third win of the weekend, All square after 18, Newell and his Dublin opponent headed down the 19th with the Clontarf player in the centre of the fairway after his drive while Newell was further on but in the first cut of rough on the left.

The Clontarf player put his approach shot over the back of the green while Newell hit a superb shot to within six feet. When his opponent sent his difficult downhill chip off the green and then failed to hole his return shot, Newell was left with two putts for victory and he duly obliged to send the large Dundalk following home happy.

Back To School N

othing spells the end of summer holidays like seeing the uniforms and books in the shop windows around this time of year. Back to school costs can exceed those of Christmas, with books, uniforms, stationery and fees heaped to make it an expensive time of year.

But, there is relief for families – as well as schools working to cut costs for families, and the expansion of the school book rental scheme, families can apply for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear allowance. The allowance is designed to help families meet the costs of the required school uniform.

In some cases the BTSCFA will automatically be paid to families with children under 18 years old, meaning they don’t have to make a formal application.

To be eligible for the allowance the applicant (parent or guardian) must be receiving certain social welfare payments or payments for training, employment schemes or adult education. Total household income must also be below a certain amount. The rate of payment is age related as follows: €100 for each child aged 4-11 on or before 30th September 2015, €200 for each child aged 12-22 on or before 30th September 2015. If you have a child over 18 years who will be returning to second-level education, you will need to apply for the allowance of this child again and provide confirmation that they are returning to secondlevel education.

Recent reports said that parents of second-

ary school children are spending an average €258 on a new uniform for September. Those of youngsters in primary

school are also feeling the financial strain, having to fork out an average of €166 for each child. Those figures

were released by the Irish League of Credit Unions, which warned that almost a third of parents expect to get

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Back To School

into debt when preparing their children for the new school year, with loans averaging €360.

Aine Lynch, chief executive of the National Parents Council, says that while costs have come down and new book rental schemes are in place, concerns remain over the annual hit families have to take.

“I think ultimately the costs are too high,” she said. “Children go to schools all over the country and they have no uniform and they have no difficulty getting a good education, so I think it is important that uniforms are not imposed.”

The credit union survey of 1,000 parents also revealed the pressure to make voluntary contributions to schools – seven out of 10 parents expect to make these payments, an average of €112 per child, down from €119 last year. The survey showed the cost of books for secondary school pupils is €213 for this September, a huge jump from €166 last

year, while for national school children it was €162, up from €140.

The ILCU said a quarter of parents will use savings and 12% will use credit cards to cover back-to-school costs.

Warning of the difficul-

ties of running a household when extra bills hit home, the survey found 72% of parents admit the costs will hurt their ability to pay bills and keep family plans, and 70% – compared with 80% last year – sacrificed

this year’s family holiday or children’s summer camps to cover the costs. More shockingly, 16% of parents said they will sacrifice spending on food to meet the expense. Some 2% reported they would use a

moneylender to pay the back-to-school bills.

Founder of the Irish Financial Review Frank Conway said: “As the findings of this study reveal, many families across Ireland struggle to cover the cost of a child,

or even several children, going back to school and college.

“Costs can run into thousands and for some families the only way of closing the financial gap is through debt, including the use of money-

lenders. Where debt is used, the cost of items, including school uniforms can double when expensive interest charges are factored in.”

Dundalk has a fine array of shops to choose from when selecting

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Claustrophobic man Stars of the future show didn’t want any help skills at Oriel Park A man who didn’t want assistance from ambulance personnel or Gardai, explained that the reason he became aggressive was due to the fact that he was claustrophobic.

As a result of the incident on July 5 this year, Shane Rooney of 56 Church View Tce, Kilkeel, Co Down, appeared at Dundalk District Court where he was spared a convic-

tion thanks to an early apology to Gardai.

Insp Martin Beggy stated that at 1.05am on the date in question, an ambulance had been contacted in relation to an intoxicated male walking on the road. Mr Rooney, who was agitated and disorientated, declined attention.

Gardai were then contacted but he resisted arrest and incapacitant spary had to be used

to restrain him. He was described as being quite a difficult prisoner. The Inspector stated that he later apologised.

The defendant, who had no previous convictions, stated that he didn’t go out drinking that much.

“I am claustrophobic and I don’t like people around me. I had pains in my chest and the Gardai were trying to help be but I didn’t re-

alise it at the time.

Judge Grainne O’Neill accepted a contribution of €250 towards North Louth Hospice and dismissed the charge under the Probation Act. “He has no previous convictions and apologised on the night which carries more weight than an 11th hour apology”, she stated.

Blackrock heritage week

Blackrock Tidy Towns have announced details of this year’s National Heritage Week event in the village. Local historian and author Noel Sharkey will continue his series of annual on-site talks with a presentation at the Sundial on the sinking of the “Mary Stoddart” just off Blackrock in April 1858.

Eleven men lost their lives in what was the worst disaster ever in Dundalk Bay. Seven were crew members, but four were

local people who died in the rescue attempt. One was Captain James Kelly, whose name was subsequently immortalised following the erection of the Kelly monument in Roden Place to commemorate all those who perished in the disaster. Another was James Crosbey from Main Street, Blackrock, who was only 25 when he died. Noel will follow a detailed timeline of the events of that fateful week and, in conjunction with Charlie Mc-

Carthy, has produced a comprehensive handout to accompany the talk. The evening will culminate with the unveiling of two plaques - one at the site of the house where James Crosbey died after being brought ashore, and a second marking the location of the first Blackrock Lifeboat station which was inaugurated as a response to the disaster. The talk will take place on the evening of Thursday August 27, and admission is free.

Ciara and Rebekah Cunningham, Aine Cassidy, Ciara Whyte, Hannah Cunningham and Sarah Dorgan.

Many of Dundalk’s most promising young footballers took to the hallowed Oriel Park turf last week for the ever popular FAI Summer Soccer Schools.

The camps aim to provide children between the ages of 6 and 14 the opportunity to attend a week-long football sum-

mer camp over the holiday period. Every year boys and girls of all abilities turn out to enjoy five days where they can test and improve their skills under the guidance of the experienced coaches.

While participants will learn new skills and tricks, one of the most important

elements of the camp is that they are fun and that all children enjoy them.

In a week where Dundalk FC proved themselves able to compete at Champions League level, the quality of players at the camp proved that the future is bright for local football.

FAI Summer Soccer School at Oriel Park

The FAI Summer Soccor School took place in Oriel Park last week. Matthew Cunningham, Conor Gorham and Oisin Malone.

Tiernan Bradley, David Shevlin and Seamus McGinn.

Niall Nyland, Odhran McVerry and Eoin Dorgan.

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Spirit Store continues over August Bank Holiday The Spirit Store will provide plenty of high quality entertainment over the August Bank Holiday weekend and beyond.

The Pretty Things

Peepshow will be hosted on Saturday August 1 with tickets €12.50.

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entertainment called Broadville. The show has been on the road since 2009 having done over 700 shows in nightclubs, concert halls, Festivals, Car

Shows, Tattoo Conventions, private parties and more.

With a rotating cast of charaters this show constantly evolving and expoling new

talent and acts.

The following night the Johnny Cash tribute act ‘Get Rhythm’ will be on stage with tickets €13.50.

The group of eight musicians have recently toured the prisons of Ireland, recreating the prison concerts undertaken

by Johnny Cash and his band in the 1960s.

Following the prison tour, the band are now taking their performance to venues around the country playing songs from throughout Cash’s career.

On Friday August 7, Fiach No Mor will be on stage with tickets

€10.

This five-piece band combine a mutual love of everything Faith No More with the stellar musicianship and vocal acrobatics required to perform the classics of Mike Patton and co.

The following night, Tim Eriksen will perform with tickets

€12.50.

Tim is acclaimed for transforming American tradition with his startling interpretations of old ballads, love songs, shape-note gospel and dance tunes.

David Kitt will take to the stage on Sunday August 9 with tickets €12.50.

Barbara Gaynor presents a cheque for €1,415 proceeds of a coffee morning held in the Spirit Store. Gerry Murphy, The Birches; Brian Loughran, The Spirit Store; Barbara Gaynor and David Lee, The Birches.

Dundalk Youth Theatre summer camp Dundalk Youth Theatre’s Annual Summer Drama camp is taking place from Tuesday August 11 to Thursday August 13 from 10am to 4pm each day.

Youth Drama is designed to help young people to take part in positive and creative activities in fun ways. You get the chance to dress up and enter exciting and imaginative worlds. No experience needed, just the dream of being an actor.

It’s a great way to increase your confidence and get to know new and interesting people.

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Family Notices in memoriam

WOODCOCK (Joseph William) 14th Anniversary In loving memory of Joseph Woodcock, Bay Estate, Dundalk, who died on 10th August 2001 in Fortaleze, Brazil.

Count your night by stars, not shadows, Count your life with smiles, not tears.

Here, O Israel: the Lord our God, The Lord is One. Blessed is the Name of His glorious Kingdom for all eternity.

—Joseph you are sadly missed and always Remembered by your family.

in memoriam

McHugh 5th Anniversary In loving memory of my mother Rose McHugh who died on 28th July 2010, late of Cuchullain Terrace, Castletown Rd, Dundalk.

A wife, a mother, a grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you, You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, You gave us might.

A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind, You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just as a mother.

For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest, So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep,

in memoriam

novena

Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.

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

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

Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days.

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

Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days.

Promise publication and favours will be granted. (never known to fail). B.K.

Quigley (nee Larkin) 50th Anniversary In loving memory of our dear mother, Margaret (Gretta), who died 1st August, 1965, late of Ship Street.

Time may wear the edge of grief, But memories turn back every leaf, So young to die, so precious to lose, it was God’s will, We could not choose.

—Remembered always by your sons, Gerry, Pat, Eamon and their families.

thanksgiving

PRAYER TO ST JUDE St Jude, glorious Apostle, Patron of things despaired of, pray for me, Who am so miserable, pray for me, that finally I may receive the Consolations and the succour of Heaven in all my necessities, Tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (here mention your request) And that I may bless God with the elect throughout eternity. Amen Saint Jude Apostle, intercede for us. “B”

Weekly Quiz

Flags & Emblems The national flag of what country depicts the shield and start of David?

Disney Which Disney character has a Scottish uncle called Scrooge?

Fashion The swoosh is the trade mark of what sportswear company?

Dublin Where in Dublin is the Wellington Monument?

Rock and Pop Which band released the 2013

album ‘Midnight Memories’?

Sport Which snooker star is nicknamed ‘The Wizard of Wishaw’?

History In what country did the Boxer Rebellion take place?

Media BMJ is a periodical dedicated to people from what profession?

Soccer Which international side are known to their fans as L’Albaceleste?

Local Who was the Dundalk girl who starred in the Belfast-based film ‘Jacqueline’ with John Gregson and Noel Purcell?

The Stinker Belfast girl, Mabel McConnell, later in life became the mother of what Taoiseach? answers 1. Israel 2. Donald Duck 3. Nike 4.

The Phoenix Park 5. One Direction 6. John Higgins 7. China 8.

Medicine (British Medical Journal) 9.

Argentina 10. Rita Begley. Stinker – Garrett Fitzgerald.

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PROPERTY/RENTALS

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HANDYMAN—Handyman available to do general house work including tree maintenance, cutting grass, trimming hedges, painting indoors and outdoors, unblocking drains etc. Contact Romas 086-228-8444 ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SERVICED—Washing machines, hobs, ovens, tumble driers etc. Phone Gerry 087 463 5427.

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

Contact Gerard 085-1826-397 THAI MASSAGE THERAPY—Thai style deep massage that can help to relieve tension and pain. Ladies and Gents all welcome. At 3 Roden Place Dundalk Co.Louth 083-8432554 / 0877570006.

WATCH REPAIRS—Owen Gray Watchmaker, Goldstar Jewellers, Demesne Shopping Complex, The Square, Dundalk. Mechanical & Quartz, most makes & brands.

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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 9320927 WILD FLOWERS—Margaret’s Wild Flowers, Mulacrew, Louth Village, Dundalk. Large selection of hedging, shrubs & roses. Also stocking a selection of flowering pots, ideal for the Blessing of the Graves. Contact 087-769-4877 Speakers—Two high quality B + W speakers for sale. Also Bang & Olusfen Beomaster tuner/amplifier. Phone 087 2460997 SELL IT THROUGH A CLASSIFIED Only €5 for one week up to 20 words. 04293 20888. The Dundalk Leader.

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Get fit the fun way and learn to dance, the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Jive or even your first wedding dance in a relaxed and friendly environment. Classes now taking place in the Lisdoo, Tuesday 8-10pm. Also classes in Ardee Community Centre on Tuesday’s morning from 11-30am-12-30pm, beginners welcome, Contact 086 357 3271 for further information.

LINEDANCING CLASSES—New beginners class in Dowdallshill G A A Hall Newry Rd Dundalk on Tuesday 1st September starting @ 7pm. Contact—087-261-8773

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. Complete bathroom refurbishment, painting, decorating, wall & floor tiling. Contact anytime, on 087 260 2501.

WE CAN DISTRIBUTE your leaflets from €65 + vat per thousand Phone Dundalk Leader 042 932 0888 EAMONN COONEY TVs—AERIAL & SATELLITE, T.V, Freeview & Freesat Saorview Service & Repairs. Eamonn Cooney T.V. Phone 087 267 1809 DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE— MoneyGram Money Transfer; Pay Household Bills; Payzone/Postpoint; Buy Stamps; Phone Top-ups; Prepaid Credit Cards; Sterling and Euro Cheques Available; Best Rates Guaranteed; No Commission. 8 Park St (Open 7 Days, 8am -11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (Open Mon-Sat). Call 042 933 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. Everkleen 042 935 2717 or 086 829 3585. www. everkleenservices.ie HOUSE & APARTMENT CLEANING Service. Specializing in Re-Let & Spring Cleaning. Fully insured. For a free quotation Ph 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.

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

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A-ALTERATIONS­—For all your clothing alteration needs. Hems on school trousers €4.95. Zips in trousers €10.50.

Have your dry-cleaning done with us.

042-933 3380. LONG WALK SHOPPING CENTRE. RING-A-DRINK—Northend Bar 933 7229 drinks delivery service daily 5pm10pm 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 TIME 2 SHINE—Cleaning Services, Commercial and Domestic Cleaning for Windows, Fascia & Soffit, Gutter Clearing, House & Office Cleaning, Chimney & Stove Cleaning, Oil burner service.

General Maintenance Tel 085 145 9854 or www.time2shine.ie ALL ROOFING REPAIRS—All roofing repairs, we fix gutters, fascia & soffit, all broken tiles, slates, ridge and banger blue and torch –on. We fit Crow Guards for chimney pots. All work guaranteed, 25 years experience, free quotations Tel Paul 086 818 4827 CARPENTER AVAILABLE—28 years experience. Doors, Floors, Shelving, Flat packs, Side gates, Fencing, Loft ladders, etc. Also tiling, painting, wallpapering, quality finish. For a free quote call Des on 087 618 0150.

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

References available. Contact Audrey 087-958-1747 or www.whistlecleandundalk.com PAINTER AND HANDYMAN—Local painter and handyman. Painting, wall papering, wooden floors, tiling, odd jobs. Reliable, efficient, very tidy. Competitive rates. No job too small. Call 086876-0272

special services DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE— Best Rates Guaranteed. No Commission.

We Buy and Sell All Major Currencies; Electronic Bank Transfers; US and Australian Dollars. 8 Park St (Open 7 Days, 8am -11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (Open Mon-Sat) - Call 042 933-9922/9370101; www.dundalkbureaudechange. com. Accepting All Major Credit and Debit Cards.

PERFECT FIT ALTERATIONS—For all your sewing needs. Curtains, Hems, Zips & Repairs. 10% off for Slimming World members. Castletown Road. Tel 042 932 7837.

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.

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situations vacant Electricians—Plumbers, Carpenters, Welders, Crane Drivers, SLG Operatives, All Plant & MEWP Operators, Steel Fixers, Labourers required for Drogheda & Dundalk, Co Louth. Pracownicy Budowlani z safe passem potrzebni w Drogheda & Dundalk, Co Louth. Please email cv to cv@clsrecruitment.ie National Charity requires persons for part-time/full-time door-to-door fund raising venture. Please phone Patrick on 085-7332131 for details.

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Shouldn’t have taken law into own hands Wedding Showroom

A man who was told that his prospects would not be enhanced with a conviction for assault, was given the chance to preserve his clean record if he made a contribution of €400 to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire.

Stephen Grimes of 237 Greenfield Court, Tom Bellew Ave, Dundalk, admitted assaulting

a man whom he believed was responsible for an accident that left his aunt seriously injured.

He was told by Judge Grainne O’Neill that if he made the contribution by September 2 the case would be dealt with under the Probation Act. The court heard that on October 2, 2014, the defendant entered a house on the Armagh

Road where the injured party was working as a tiler. He punched him and left but was located by Gardai in the vicinity. He admitted the assault which resulted in bruising but no lasting injury.

Solicitor, Paula Tiernan, stated that there had been ongoing difficulty between the defendant and the injured party. He believes that he is the driver

responsible for an accident in which his aunt received serious injuries 13 months ago.

She is now in a semi-conscious state in the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire, and unable to communicate with family. He accepted that he shouldn’t have taken the law into his own hands.

Martial Arts Warriors descend on Riverstown

Wheelie Bins

The Irish Martial Arts Academy (IMAA) has announced that the 2015 Irish Martial Arts Academy Open will take place in Bush Post Primary School, Riverstown on Sunday August 9. It will be attended by two of the biggest names in Martial Arts in Europe, Master Brian Beck and Roy Baker.

The event will attract over 200 world class competitors from all over Ireland and the UK to Riverstown with Master Brian Beck, who is World Chief Referee for Tatami sport, travelling over from UK to judge over 180 sections including semi contact, light contact, weapons, forms and Kata.

The President for Kickboxing Ireland Roy Baker will also be in attendance.

Jesse-Jane McParland, the nine-year-old Irish kickboxer who stunned Simon Cowell and his fellow judges on Britain’s Got Talent will also be a welcome visitor to The

Members of the Irish Martial Arts Academy all set for IMAA Open which takes place in Riverstown.

Irish Martial Arts Academy Open.

The Irish Martial Arts Academy is a not for profit club for all age groups which trains students to be world leaders in their chosen fields within martial arts. The students are encouraged

to be focused, independently motivated, disciplined and respectful in all aspects of life.

The IMAA competes nationally and internationally and has a strong fighting team, with members who are World and European champions.

Sensei Eamon Lawlor said ‘We take great pride in having full families joining the club, making it a fun, friendly and safe place for students, to train, learn and make lifelong friendships and skills. We teach self-defence, fighting techniques,

gymnastics, tricks, movie stunt moves and have a complete grading syllabus that includes freestyle kickboxing, karate and akido and also a ‘Lil Dragons’ program for the 4-6 year olds to get them ready for the ‘Leadership’ program’.

Death Notices Windows

Mona Sharkey (née Reilly) 20 Fr Mc Cooey Terrace, Clogherhead. Suddenly at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda on Thursday July 23. Mona, beloved wife of the late Luke.

Pre-deceased by her son Anthony. Sadly missed by her sons Gerald and Noel, daughters Dolores, Patricia and Nuala, brother Barney, sisters Christina, Julia and Sussie, sonsin-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Margaret Kelleher (née Levins) Fr McCooey Terrace, Clogherhead, peacefully, in her 91st year in the company of her loving family at Moorehall Lodge, Ardee on Thursday July 23. Margaret, beloved wife of the late John and much loved mother to Ann, Denis, John, Gerald, Brendan, Liam and Sandra. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sonin-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Fr Tom Mullen USA, UK and late of Old Chapel Lane, Ardee, on Wednesday July 15.

Predeceased by his parents Maggie and Tommy and his brother Fintan. Deeply regretted by his sister Kathleen and his brothers Noel and Eugene, brother-in-law Tom, sisters-inlaw Theresa, Ger and Sheila, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, Priests of Sacred Hearts Community and

Doris O’Hanrahan (née Dromgoole), Dublin Road, Dundalk, peacefully in the Mater Private Hospital on Wednesday July 22.

Doris much loved wife of Harry and cherished mother of Eithne and loving grandmother of Nathalie. Deeply regretted by her husband, daughter, granddaughter, brothers Paddy and Dermot, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Anne Concagh (née O’Callaghan), Brohatna, Ravensdale, Dundalk, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Monday July 20. Beloved mother of Mary, Bernard (Brian), Alice, James (Jimmy) and Margaret (Maggie). Deeply and sincerely regretted by her loving daughters, sons, grandchildren Rosana, Joseph, David, Elizabeth, Natasha, Laura, Rebecca, Tiago, Katrina, Patrick, James, Siobhán, Daniel and Kevin, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Teresa Donnelly (née Duffy), Willville, Carlingford, Louth. Peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Beloved wife of the late James. She will be sadly missed by her loving nephews and nieces Des Duffy, Mary Reenan, Seamus McComish, Gerard Walsh, grandnephews, grandnieces, brother-in-law Tommy Donnelly and his wife Mary, the Donnelly and Duffy families, relatives and friends.

Anne Thompson (nee Brown) Chez Nous, Beech Park, Blackrock, Dundalk. Peacefully, at

July 24. Anne, much loved wife of Bill and dear mother of Heather and Jeffery and loving grandmother of David, Louise, Hannah, and Oliver, great grandchildren James and Andrew. Deeply regretted by her husband, son, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Derek, sister Evelyn, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Vincent McKey St Gerard’s, Carrick Road, Dundalk, peacefully at Our lady of Lourdes Hospital on Tuesday July 21. Vincent former Chairman of Dundalk FC, very deeply regretted by his loving wife Maureen (nee Shevlin), sons Gerard and Vincent, daughters Jacinta, Geraldine, Mary and Bernadette, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Maureen Whelan and Margaret Nugent, brothersin-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.

Peter Maguire Mountain View Crescent and formerly of Barrack St, Dundalk. Peacefully in the love and tender care of Saint Oliver Plunkett Hospital on 25th July 2015. Predeceased by his brother Paddy (Hyde Park), sisters Rosie, Annie, Noreen and Bridie, nephew Richard, niece, Janette, Very deeply regretted by his loving nephews Patsy, Dessie and John, grand - nephews and nieces extended family relatives, neighbours and

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the new Ford EcoSport SUV

The compact Ford EcoSport SUV has been updated. This isn’t a new model; it is more of a makeover with a number of enhancements and improvements to bring it up to date.

There is a choice of three Euro 6 compliant engines, either a diesel 1.5-litre TDCi which now outputs 95PS, a 5PS improvement over the old model; emissions are rated at 115g/km with a combined fuel figure of 64.2 mpg according to NEDC testing.

If you prefer petrol then there is a choice of two units the 1.0-litre EcoBoost outputting 125PS with emissions of 125 g/ km and a combined fuel figure of 52.3 or the 1.5-litre Ti-VCT engine that delivers 44.8 mpg with CO2.emissions of 149g/ km.

Some driver’s found the spare rear wheel mounted on the tailgate a bit of pain to look over and added weight when closing and opening the boot the EcoSport can now be opted without it. Should you suffer a puncture then there is a tyre inflation kit.

Driving dynamics have been improved with revised springs,

dampers, rear torsion beam where the Electronic Stability Programme and Electronic Power Assisted Steering settings have also been tweaked for European roads.

The interior sees a number of styling enhancements, including partial leather seats on Titanium models, there is now a charcoal black lower instrument panel, centre console and door boards.

Where the instrument cluster now features a light dimming function and there are chromesurround rings to compliment the electric window switches.

And noise has been reduced with thicker sound deadening materials.

Privacy glass is now available for all EcoSport trim levels and so is the winter pack option comprising heated windscreen, heated mirrors and heated front seats plus rear seat ventilation at floor level.

All models feature Ford’s SYNC voice-controlled connectivity system with a 4-inch colour display in the centre console. Satellite navigation and a Rear View Camera will be available later in the year.

the NEW HONDA JAZZ

Details of the all new Honda Jazz which should go on sale in the New Year .

There is a choice of ‘S’, ‘SE’ and ‘EX’ models all featuring a 1.3-litre iVTEC 102PS petrol engine with the choice of either a six-manual gearbox or a semi-automatic CVT transmission.

The entry level Jazz ‘S’ comes with air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter and dusk sensing auto lights. And all models City-Brake Active to help mitigate low-speed accidents.

The ‘SE’ adds front and rear parking sensors, electrically adjustable and heated door

mirrors and 15” alloy wheels. You also gain Honda’s Driver Assistance Safety Pack comprising Forward Collision Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Intelligent Speed Limiter, Lane Departure Warning and High-beam Support System. Plus Honda’s Connect in-car infotainment is standard

which introduces an Android-based system featuring a smart phone interface with a seveninch touchscreen and comes with apps covering web browsing, realtime traffic information, news and weather, social media, and internet music stations – there is the option to add additional apps as released.

The top of the range Jazz is the ‘EX’ which adds 16-inch alloy wheels and front fog lamps, smart entry and start, automatic climate control and six-speaker audio upgrade.

You can opt for an integrated Garmin navigation system as an option on the ‘SE’ and ‘EX’ editions.

updated NISSAN X-TRAIL

2016 model update for Nissan X-Trail with the 1.6 litre DIGT 163PS petrol engine.

The DIG-T 163 engine has proven a popular choice with the buyer’s of the smaller QASHAQI and now it should prove to be a hit with X-Trail buyers. The 1.6-litre fourcylinder turbocharged petrol engine combines performance with economy - There is start/ stop tech and on the combined cycle 45.6mpg (44.1mpg for n-tec and Tekna) are recorded according to NEDC data – where emissions are 145g/ km (149g/km for n-tec and Tekna).

Performance figures equate

to a 0-62 mph time of 9.7 seconds and a top speed of 124 mph. There is 163PS of power on tap at 5,600 rpm with 240 Nm of torque between 2 –

4,000 rpm.

The DIG-T 163 engine is only available on all 2WD models with a six-speed manual transmission.

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plus €4,000 deposit contribution exclusively at Blackstone Motors Call us on 041 9831100 *5 years/200,000km manufacturer’s warranty as standard. Model Shown: Mégane Hatch GT Line dCi 110 S&S RRP from €25,330. Price excludes delivery and dealer related charges, maximum recommended dealer delivery charge is €725.

Finance example Renault Megane Expression TCe 115 RRP €18,990. Deposit €8,226 (excludes €4,000 deposit contribution). Term 36 monthly payments of €299. APR 0% Total cost of credit €0 no doc or completion fee. Offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. Subject to lending criteria. Terms and conditions apply [Warning: You will not own these goods until the final payment is made].

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Renault TRAFIC Best in class. Now with 0% finance

0% APR FINANCE All-New Trafic ready for immediate delivery. Call our commercial specialist.

Commercial sale until 31st July.

Your success booster Models Shown: Renault Trafic SL27 dCi 90 from €21,995. Price shown excludes metallic paint, delivery and dealer-related charges. Finance example: Trafic SL27 dCi 90 RRP €21,995; deposit €10,995; 36 monthly payments of €305; APR 0%; Total cost of credit €0, no doc or completion fees apply. Offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. Subject to lending criteria. Terms and conditions apply. [Warning: You will not own these goods until the final payment is made].

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