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Wednesday, 30th November, 2016. Vol. 9, Issue 48 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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By Paul Byrne

A senseless act of vandalism is set to cost a local football club €11,000 after joyriders badly damaged a new pitch which had only been laid down last month.

St Dominic’s Schoolboys Football Club undertook a huge redevelopment of the Friary Field earlier this year putting in a new drainage system and laying out a new pitch which was in the process of bedding down so it would be ready for the summer.

The club cater for hundreds of children from all over Dundalk and provide a great service to the community thanks to the tireless work of all involved with the club. St Dominic’s spent years fundraising for the project and thanks to the generous support of the peo-

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ple of Dundalk and the lottery sports grant they managed to raise €55000 which was used for the redevelopment which was completed last month.

In the early hours of Sunday November 20 at around 4:15am it is believed a white saloon car drove through the temporary fencing onto the field before doing handbrake turns all around the pitch and exiting through the existing fence at Priory Villas.

Extensive damage to the pitch occurred and club officials have been left devastated at this mindless act.

“We are devastated by what happened,” stated a club spokesperson. The new drainage system is installed and the new pitch have been recently laid. It was essential that it was given time to bed down, so that it would be See Page 2

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By Paul Byrne

Hopes of achieving a world record for Christmas jumpers in Dundalk may have failed, but the record breaking Dundalk FC were the centre of attention in town on Saturday evening as they were awarded a civic reception for their efforts.

The World record attempt may have failed but Dundalk’s Frostival celebrations captured the imagination of young and old as the Christmas season was launched in Market Square last Saturday evening. The event which was co-ordinated by BIDS, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and Louth County Council saw thousands of people gather at Market Square wearing their Christ-

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Aggressive beggers to be targeted by Gardaí Aggressive beggers around the county are to be targeted by Gardaí and they have asked members of the public to report any incidents to their local Garda station.

At a Joint Policing Forum meeting last week Gardaí indicated that they have commenced proceedings all-over the county to deal with begging issues and asked that the public assist them by reporting incidents of same to them.

Beggars will be moved on and if caught re-offending

they will be barred from the area for six months and eventually could be liable for a criminal prosecution.

Cllr Maeve Yore who first brought up the issue of aggressive begging back in 2014 thanked the Gardaí for their assurances and urged members of the public to report any incidents where they feel threatened or intimidated by collectors.

“I first raised the issue of aggressive begging on main shopping streets around the county back in 2014. However, I was advised that

there was a European human rights issue preventing Gardaí from moving beggars on and as a result I had limited success with the issue.

“I followed that meeting up by asking MEPs Marian Harkin, Nessa Childers and Mairead McGuinness to check on European legislation regarding the issue.

They all replied they were not aware of such legislation and Marian Harkin MEP put down a written question in the Dail through her colleague Noel Grealish TD to

Minister for Justice “If there is legislation in place to limit or prevent begging or harassment in public places?”

The reply stated “The Law on begging is set out under Public Order Act 2011, Section 2 of Act provides that it is an offence while begging in any place to harass, intimidate, assault or threaten any person or obstruct their passage.

Section 3 of Act gives An Garda Siochana the power to desist and leave the area.

Section 3 also specifically includes begging at or near

entrances to financial institutions, business premises or ATM/Vending machines and Gardai have powers of arrest without warrant,” explained Cllr Yore.

“I think it is good news that the Gardaí have decided to go target these aggressive beggars as the quality of life, welfare and safety of all the people of Louth is of paramount importance. I would like to clarify that vital fundraising for local sports clubs, community groups and local charities will not be affected by this ruling,” she added.

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On Friday night the INTO Dundalk Branch held their Retirement Function in the Crowne Plaza for teachers and principals who retired in 2014-2016.

The event was attended by family, friends and staff of teachers who have recently retired.

Rosena Jordan INTO President spoke of the goodwil’ she felt from family, friends and staff towards the retired teachers on the night and on behalf of the INTO thanked them for their great work over the years as educators and role models for countless generations of pupils. She wished them all a long and healthy retirement.

Catherine Flanagan District Representative Louth/Cavan/Monaghan area thanked all retiring teachers for their hard work in their schools and their positive impact on the lives of all the children they have guided and taught throughout their career.

Aoibheann Lynch, Dundalk Branch Secretary (Acting), wished all present and absent retired teachers a happy retirement. She thanked the guest speakers for their contributions and the Committee of Dundalk Branch INTO for the efforts make to make the night a success.

Frostival a huge success Football club devastated

By By Paul Byrne

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Front Row L-R: Joe Mc Donald Rampark NS, Pat Mc Cann Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan, Rosena Jordan INTO President, Catherine Flanagan INTO District V CEC Representative, Frank Mullen Redeemer Boys School, Seán Morahan St Oliver Plunkett NS. Back Row L-R: Nollaig Giggins Drumcar NS, Mary Gilsenan Scoil Mhuire na nGael, Mary Matthews Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan, Marie Doonan Scoil Fhursa Haggardstown, Marie Therese Mc Geough St Joseph’s NS, Ann Cumiskey Scoil Náisiúnta Bhríde Faughart, Nuala Trainor Redeemer Boys’ NS. Absent from photo Pascal Lambe of Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Kilsarn.

Hopes of achieving a world record for Christmas jumpers in Dundalk may have failed, but the record breaking Dundalk FC were the centre of attention in town on Saturday evening as they were awarded a civic reception for their efforts.

The World record attempt may have failed but Dundalk’s Frostival celebrations captured the imagination of young and old as the Christmas season was launched in Market Square last Saturday evening.

The event which was co-ordinated by BIDS, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and Louth County Council saw thousands of people gather at Market Square wearing their Christmas jumpers in an attempt to break the ‘Jumpers for Joy’ world record. Unfortunately that bid narrowly failed but there was plenty more happening around the square to keep the masses entertained with the cast of Frozen, Who’s Eddie, Christmas choirs all taking to the stage during a fun filled afternoon.

Arguably the main event of the day occurred around 5pm as

Stephen Kenny and his Dundalk team took to the stage to the delight of the thousands in attendance. The team who recently captured their third league title in succession were being honoured by Louth County Council with a civic reception to thank players, staff and club representatives for bringing joy and pride to so many people in the town.

The Chair of Dundalk Municipal District, Councillor Mark Dearey presented an award to the team which was a trophy of Cú Chulainn and thanked everybody involved for their magnificent achievments at home and abroad over the last couple of seasons.

Commenting, Ms Martin said: ‘‘Louth County Council congratulates the Dundalk FC players and coaching staff on their outstanding achievements in 2016. We are delighted to be a position to honour the team in their home town. This is an opportunity for the people of Dundalk to recognise the manner in which the players, officials, management and fans of the club have represented the town of Dundalk with distinction at home and abroad.’

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“We can’t believe someone would carry out such an act. We have spent almost €55,000 on the project to date which was raised through fundraising with the help of the very generous support of the people of Dundalk and the lottery sports grant. Our contractor is intending to erect new fencing over the next few weeks which will cost another €11000. It’s clearly essential given the vandalism some are prepared to engage in. The extra cost of repairing the pitch is something we just weren’t prepared for and is obviously a major setback for everybody involved with the club.

Images of the damage caused that the Friary Field

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Strong Foundation Vibrant Future AGM 2016 To Hear Good News For Savers & Borrowers Another Positive Year For Dundalk Credit Union

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he more than twenty four thousand members of Dundalk Credit Union will be delighted to hear that their Credit Union has had another positive year.

Speaking ahead of the Credit Union’s AGM due to

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take place on 5th December 2016, Tom D’Arcy, Chairman, commented that “We are delighted to be proposing to the AGM that we return almost €2m directly to members by way of a 1 % dividend and an increased loan

interest rebate of 12.5%.”

Tom continued pointing out that “the Credit Union issued over €19m in new loans in the year to the end of September– an almost 30% increase on 2015 – a really excellent performance”

12.5% Loan Interest Cash Back Scheme

illy Doyle, Manager, points out that “the 12.5% loan interest cash back / rebate is part of a 3 year Scheme introduced last year by the Credit Union to reward existing borrowers and to promote additional lending to new borrowers.”

He added “Providing credit to members at afford-

able rates will remain our core purpose and service into the future. I want to assure all members and soon to be members that Dundalk Credit Union is open for lending and has the capacity to approve all big or small loans for those members who meet our lending criteria and can afford the repay-

ments”.

So whether it is for Christmas, changing the car, help with college fees, holidays, building that extension or even paying off a costly bank loan why not contact Dundalk Credit Union today where a fantastic low interest rate of just 6.99% (APR 7.2%) applies to all loans.!

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r Frankie Watters, Director, points out that Dundalk Credit Union has issued over €200m in loans and paid out in excess €28m in dividends since the great recession started. He said the Credit Union has a very ambitious new 5 year strategic plan which includes the following key objectives: l A major expansion of loan

products and lending distribution channels l A doubling of the existing loan book over the coming 5 years l A modernisation of all information technology platforms l A deepening of the Credit Union’s involvement in the local community of Dundalk

l A continued focus on providing excellence in services to members He concluded by saying “The pioneers who founded Dundalk Credit Union almost 50 years ago were not short of vision or ambition and the current Board and management are conscious of their responsibility in this regard also”.

Tom D'Arcy and Billy Doyle with the Joe Ward Cup & Premier League Trophy.

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Nursing award DkIT Students, Joan Devin, of BSc (Hons) in Midwifery, Sinead Murphy of BSc (Hons) in Psychiatric Nursing and Philomena Murray of BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing this week became the first ever students to receive the DkIT-Servisource Scholarship which launched this year. At a ceremony this week, the students were presented with a cheque for €1,500 from CEO of Servisource, Declan Murphy which will support them as they the complete their degrees at DkIT.

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Local MMA media correspondent, Andrew McGahon has recently landed his dream job working for UFC two time titleholder, Conor McGregor.

McGahon who is a past pupil of Dundalk Grammar School and the son to former Dundalk county councillor Johnny McGahon and Mary McGahon is well known in the MMA community for his interviews with Severe MMA, an Irish Mixed Martial Arts media outlet, where he was lead interviewer for the best part of four years.

McGregor was always very fond of the Severe boys as they were part of his following before he got signed by the UFC. Only a few weeks ago the Seatown resident missed a call from the UFC star and promptly rang him back only to be offered a job working for ‘The Mac Life

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The 24-year-old accepted the offer and flew to New York to UFC 205, which he had already planned to attend.

The trip was a great success with Andrew’s first interview with fellow MMA media coverer, Ariel Helwani, for ‘The Mac Life’ going live in the duration of the event.

Andrew’s mother,

Mary, commented “It was a tough decision for Andrew to take the job as he had worked with the boys at Severe MMA for so long but he accepted. We are all so proud of him and looking forward to seeing what he does next working for Conor. We are all delighted that Conor thought of him for the job as Andrew was a huge fan since day one.”

Triple Gold Medallist Paralympic Champion and World Record holder at 800m and 1500m, Michael McKillop, visited Bush Post Primary School recently.

Michael was working with the Transition Years through the Sky Sport Living for Sport Programme which has been running in the school for the last two years.

He began the morning by telling the students his story of how he became diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as a baby. He spoke at length about the sup-

port he received and his intrinsic motivation to be the best at anything he does. Michael then outlined his journey from primary school to representing his country in athletics.

He continued to talk about how he trains every day to overcome his disability and showed the students numerous videos of him winning various World and Olympic titles and breaking World records.

After a small break he started to teach the students about the Sky Sports Living for Sport Programme. He did this

through the Six Keys to Success. The six keys to success are: Mental toughness; Hunger to achieve; People skills; Sports and life knowledge; Breaking barriers; Planning for success.

By the end of the theory class, each student had set a number of goals that they want to achieve in life and identified the steps to achieve these. He then took the students out to the track where they took part in a variety of teambuilding games to further enhance what he spoke about earlier in the morning.

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The Library will host its annual Christmas Table Quiz in Dundalk Library. Entry is free and all are welcome.

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Cross-Country

It was recently confirmed that big time athletics will return to County Louth this winter, as the Irish National Cross Country Championships for Juvenile and Novice athletes will be staged in the DkIT campus on Sunday, 11 December.

Races from U-11 up to Novice men and women. A very large crowd from right across the island of Ireland – including athletes, coaches, team managers, officials, committed supporters and more casual spectators – is expected to converge upon the Dundalk venue on the day. It is expected that several local athletes will be in action as they will be keen to maximise the undoubted benefits of having home advantage while competing on the national stage.

Eligible novice athletes should enter online on the Athletics Ireland website by the closing date of Friday, 2 December.

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Active Health flag paying dividends St Louis Dundalk is enjoying a particularly invigorating time at present with lots of their teams. The school believes this is in no small part due to the emphasis the school places not only on academic excellence but also on being active and healthy. Studies consistently prove that an active body helps to improve academic results and this has proven to be the case for many of the students.

For example the First and Second years have made it through to the second round of the Spikeball league after making great progress since recently taking up the sport.

Meanwhile the TY students at St. Louis Secondary school, as the conclusion to their eight week training programme participated in the Dundalk Park Run on a cold Saturday morning at DKIT. In GAA the U-16 team had a hard fought 4-12 to 2-13 victory against Ardee CC in difficult conditions. This victory means that St Louis have won their group in the PPS Leinster competition and they now march on to the qualifiers.

The St Louis basketball team

The defence excelled today with the O’Donoghue sisters, Carla McGee and Ciara Callan all putting in solid performances. But it was the performance of Caoimhe Matthews that was the stand out of the day as she tracked, tackled and worked tirelessly for her team.

Well done to the U16 basketball team

who played a home game against Loreto Cavan recently. It was an incredibly tense game and very close right up until the final whistle but the Louis girls emerged victorious with a nail biting score of 23-22. Both the U16 and U19 teams have qualified for the Regional semi-finals.

Man trying to turn his life around A man who is making an effort to turn his life around admitted he suffered a blip in his attempts to stay clear of heroin after being found with a small quantity of the drug.

Kenneth Callan, with an address at Simon Community, Barrack St, Dundalk, was arrested after being

seen acting suspiciously at the Long Walk on May 23 this year.

When searched at Dundalk Garda Station he had a small amount of heroin which was consistent with having it for his own use.

Solicitor, Niall Lavery, accepted that his client had a very bad record but stated

that the 36-year-old, who had 22 previous convictions, had not been in trouble for two years.

All previous offences related to his drug addiction and the value on this occasion was less than €20.

He pointed out that Mr Callan was currently on a methadone programme and

making efforts to turn his life around. He had endured a difficult life and that this was a blip. Mr Lavery stated that his client had recently moved out of the Simon Community and this was a blip.

Judge Flann Brennan adjourned the case to February 15 for a Probation Report.

Breathing life into the Spirit of Christmas

Cooley Charity Christmas market takes place in Cooley Parochial Hall on Sunday December 4 to raise funds for the Birches Alzheimer Day Care Centre.

The success of this unique market is surely due to the overwhelming support received from people all over Co Louth and further afield. People who are united in a common desire to ensure that care and understanding is available for those in the local community who live their lives with Alzheimer’s disease. Every cent spent at the market is donated to The Birches Alzheimer Day Care Centre.

The doors of the Cooley Christmas Charity market will open at 9am.

It will contain a fanfare of home baked delights, jams, chutneys, and free range eggs. Bags of logs, turf and coal can also be secured. There will also be a huge range of handmade Christmas decorations, Christmas lights, sparkling ornaments, and Christmas trees. More stalls will be selling pre-loved top quality ladies, gents and children’s clothes.

A warm welcome awaits everybody in Mrs Claus Christmas themed kitchen. Mrs Claus has a lovely treat of a free cookie waiting for the first 100 children who come and says hello to her in her amazing Christmas kitchen. Her ever helpful elves will be serving warm teas, coffees and Christmas delights for all weary shoppers. The organisers of the market are thankful to Nevan Maguire for donating the first prize to the draw – Sunday lunch for two people at his award winning restaurant in Co Cavan. The luxurious Slieve Russell Hotel have kindly completed the prize by offering a nights bed and breakfast for two people in their hotel in Slieve Russell, Co Cavan. Tickets for this prize and many other valuable hampers and vouchers will be on sale at the market, priced at €2.

For info on the market or to donate an item, contact Anne 086 3938289.

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Assaulted when trying to retrieve football S

St Louis was very happy to present its annual Careers Fair in the Chapel Hall last week. This is a wonderful event where 23 colleges are available to offer advice on courses, including UCD, DCU, TCD, NUI Maynooth, NCAD and DkIT to mention but a few. The senior students visited the fair in the afternoon as did students from other schools in town. Careers teacher Dara Mee was delighted with the positive response from all involved.

Two young boys who went into a neighbour’s garden to retrieve a football suffered injuries after being struck with a stick by the owner of the house.

As a result a 49-year-old man appeared at Dundalk District Court where he denied a charge of assault causing harm following the incident at Toberona on May 11 last year.

However, Judge Flann Brennan stated that he was in no doubt that the case had been proven beyond reasonable doubt and he praised the two young boys for the honesty of their evidence.

Giving evidence by videolink, the boys stated that they

had been playing football against a gate on the defendant’s property.

When the ball went over the fence they went into the garden to retrieve it. The gate was open but they admitted they hadn’t been given permission.

The boys stated that the man came out and struck one on the back with a stick and the other on the back of his left leg. Both boys stated they were sore for a number of days.

The parents of the victims took photos of the injuries which were handed into court.

The mother of one of the boys went to the man’s house to ask him about the incident but said he denied hitting them.

In a statement to Gardai, the defendant said he didn’t strike the boys but asked what they were doing in his garden, and warned them not to come back.

If he had known the identity of the boys he would have contacted their parents.

Solicitor, Conor MacGuill, stated that his client faced a charge of assault causing harm, but no evidence had been given of harm being caused and there was no medical report.

Insp Martin Beggy stated that the evidence was provided by the photographs and the fact that the boys said they were sore.

He added that while the offence was at the lower end of

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Judge Flann Brennan ruledp that there was evidence off harm from the marks on thems and the fact that they were sore, and this was corroboratedL h by the photos.

The judge added that it wass a nasty, unpleasant and upset-s ting experience for the two boys, who showed great cour-o age to come to court and givem evidence in a truthful way. Al-t though it was at the lower endl of the scale, it was a seriouso l matter.

Judge Brennan adjournedt the case to February 15 for ag Probation Report and Victimp Impact Reports. (

Anthony takes the honours at Dundalk Anthony McCrave (21) was the winner of the second round of the Locovore Autumn Series when he edged out David Brennan (13) and Vincent Conlon (8) on countback after all three had tied on 30pts in Sunday’s Singles Stableford competition.

Austin Shaw (8), Michael Hamilton (16) and Anthony McGuinness (23) took the category prizes.

The 10pts for being the leading Category 3 player has

moved McCrave into second place in his section of the Locovore Autumn Series, level with Mark Coan and one point behind George Rogers. Shaw leads Category 1 on 17pts which is seven ahead of Conlon and Gregory McCaughey while Michael Hamilton is the Category 2 leader on 12pts, one better than Tom Clarke.

The Locovore Autumn Winter Series includes scores from Saturday as well as Sunday and the

scores from Saturday have been weighted by minus five points to reflect the shorter course played. Darragh O’Brien (13) won Week One of the Nine Hole Repeater with Brendan Cleary (23) taking Week Two with a tremendous score of 25pts.

The club’s Annual General Meeting will take place at 8.15pm on Monday, December 12 in the clubhouse and will be preceded at 7pm by the Men’s AGM.

Tennis stars in action A number of players from the Dundalk Tennis Academy took part in the Junior Provincial matchplays, which comprise the top 16 players in each province to play off against one another for a place in the national matchplays in December.

It was the u12s girls that caught the attention of lots of people when Claudia Mullen swept through her field and put herself amongst the top four players of Leinster.

Claudia, reached the semi-final but a pulled hamstring didn’t help matters in the semi final and Claudia was defeated by the no.2 seed Cara O’Flynn.

In the Ulster championships Hollie Collins and sister Amberlie Collins also competed in the

News

in Brief Dundalk Gaels AGM

Dundalk Gaels had a very successful AGM in the club on Friday a large crowd attended. The following committee was elected to serve for the coming year.

Chairman - Noel Connolly, Vice Chair - Joe Carroll, Secretary Clodagh Culligan, Asst-Secretary Marie McSorley and Peter L McGahon, Treasurer - Alan i Martin, Asst-Treasurer Tony McBride, Registrar - Fr. Padraig Keenan and Daire O’Callaghan, Youth Officer - Niall Lambert, Committee: Tony Coleman, PJ Loughran, Peter Fee, Gerry Copas, Paul Lynch, Dick O’Callaghan, Walter Lambert, Joe Berrills, Noel Sweeney, Paul Morgan and Eoin Doohan.

Carers group

The Dundalk Family Carers Support Group (part of the Louth Family Carers Support Group) are holding their next meeting on Wednesday, 30 November at 7:30 pm in Tesco Extra Dundalk.

To learn about Support Group, call 087 3161323 or e-mail: louthfamilycarers@ gmail.com.

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Claudia Mullen in training

girls under 12s & 14s sections. Hollie Collins lost her first match in the playback competition but went on to defeat Sarah Mavitty for a place in the finals playback which she won defeating Aoibheann King.

Amberlie Collins competed in the U14 section of the Ulster matchplays and defeating Mikayla Kyle before

being defeated in the quarter finals.

Zofia Mullen competed in the U14 girls Leinster matchplays losing to Lisa Ryan and winning two games in the play back sections.

Anna Mai Mullen confirmed her place in the top eight in Leinster with a win over Ava Opperman before succumbing to Emily

O’Donavan.

No.1 seed Cathal Butler also booked his place into the top four of the province with two wins before losing in the semi-final.

Freddy Murray the no.2 seed in the u14 boys Ulster matchplays steam rolled through his opposition not dropping a set on his way to winning the final.

Next week’s Lotto is €6300 This week’s St Mary’s GFC lotto jackpot was not won, the numbers drawn 9, 23, 24 and 29. The lucky dips were as follows. €50 Michelle Keenan, €20 Patrick McAteer (online), €20JohnMcKeown(online), €20 Patsy Clarke. Next week’s Lotto is €6300.

Joes lotto

There was no winner of the St Josephs GFC lotto jackpot of £5,600. The numbers drawn were 1, 13, 17, 21. The €50 winners were David Byrne c/o Kevin Kerr, Jim Hoey c/o Jim Hoey, Ronan Sharkey c/o Joey, Brian McQuillan c/o Tony Doherty.

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Selected for Operation Transformation

Local woman, Yvonne KeenanRoss, has been selected to take part in RTE’s Operation Transformation Series which will be screened in early January.

The 48-year-old who runs the Liberty Café in Carlingford with her husband, Stephen, was inspired to take part after seeing herself in a mirror while on holiday.

“There was a full length mirror on my side of the bed and every morning I got up and I looked at this fat woman and I was like ‘who let her into this room!’ I didn’t recognise her and by the Friday I was like ‘okay you have to just admit to yourself that you’re much bigger than you thought”, she explained.

Yvonne has two children, Luke (14) and Karla (11), but had strug-

Yvonne pictured with Kathryn Thomas.

gled with fertility for years.

Five years ago, her husband was diagnosed with stomach cancer and had to have major sur-

gery, and in turn give up work.

Last year, a secondary cancer was found in Stephen’s lungs. This meant more surgery and more treatment. Thankfully, Stephen has had a second clear scan and is delighted to be in remission.

Dr Ciara Kelly said Yvonne will make a fantastic leader and commented: “Yvonne represents loads of women in their late forties who have had kids or maybe gone through fertility treatment.

And it’s not just about the having kids and getting pregnant; it’s also about the fact that for years she’s been putting herself second. She’s been raising a family and her husband has been unwell and so she has taken a backseat to everyone else’s needs for a long time at home.”

Charity Night for The Birches

Left: Pat Jackson, Dylan Hack and Sarah Woods; right: Connla Pritchard and Eleanor Keenan, enjoying a ‘waxing’ charity night for The Birches in The Bodhran Bar. To date over €3,500 was raised.

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Family Notices

In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements. in memoriam

in memoriam

novena

THOMAS McSHANE 10th ANNIVERSARY Treasured memories of a loving son, brother and uncle, Thomas McShane, whose 10th anniversary occurs on 4th December, and birthday also occurs on 2nd December.

The moment that you left me, My heart was split in two, One side was filled with memories, The other died with you.

Of all the special gifts in life, However great or small, To have you as my son, Was the greatest gift of all.

Your wings were ready but our hearts were not.

—Love Always Mam & Dad.

THOMAS McSHANE Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you are always there, The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows.

With tender love and deep regret, We who love you will never forget, We will hold you in our hearts, Until we can hold you in our arms.

—Love always, brothers Hugh, Kenneth and Matthew; sisters Nicola, Ciara and Christine.

THOMAS McSHANE Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

—Never Forgotten from nephews Tiarnan, Fiachra and Michael; nieces Amy, Dearbhla, Saoirse and Molly. Anniversary Mass will be held on 4th December, at the Holy Family Church, 12.30pm.

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). J.M.

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Classes now taking place in the Lisdoo, Tuesday 8-10pm. Contact 086 357 3271 for further information.

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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.

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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.

GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE— Suites/Antique furniture repaired and re-covered. Better than new. 086-0800788.

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.

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.

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Castletown Girls’ School had a visit from the Louth County Council Fire and Rescue Team who were delivering the Primary school Fire Safety Programme to Third Class on Thursday November 17. The two fire officers who came, spoke to the girls about fire safety in the home, about the importance of having a fire alarm and a safety plan. The Castletown Third Class really enjoyed the visit and the chance to see the equipment and to ask very intelligent questions in relation to fire safety.

Fighting in early hours

A man who was involved in a fight in the early hours of the morning was told to watch his behaviour in future after being allowed to keep his clean record at Dundalk District Court.

The court heard that at 2.45am on Park St, Aaron McGeough of 18 Sandyhill, Newry, was one of two men fighting on Park St. When Gardai attempted to separate the men, the defendant resisted and he had to be restrained.

Solicitor, Ciaran Hughes, stated that his client was aggrieved that he had been assaulted.

Judge Flann Brennan found the facts proven and dismissed the case, while warning Mr McGeough not to do anything like it again.

lost and found WEDDING RING—Wedding ring found in Heaton’s on Wednesday Morning 27th Sept. Contact Dundalk Leader, 63 Clanbrassil St, Dundalk 042-93-20888.

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Man denied being in breach of barring order A man who pleaded not guilty to a breach of a barring order had the case against him adjourned to allow his solicitor the opportunity to examine a Garda witness.

Derek Clelland of 97 Cherryvale, Bay Estate, Dundalk, had his case put back to December 14 at Dundalk District Court.

Evidence was given by the defendant’s former wife that on the night of March 23 she began receiving phone calls from a private number. After ignoring the approximately 20 calls, she answered and recognised her exhusband’s voice.

She answered two or three calls and he told her that he was watching her and also that he was in her back garden. She stated that she was in fear because sometimes he acted on his threats

and sometimes he didn’t.

She added that she was in the house by herself and that to say she was in fear was an understatement. She had a barring order since November of last year.

The witness added that there were approximately 120 calls in total and that they continued until 6.30am.

In response to a question from solicitor Niall Breen, she stated that when a Garda called she put one of the calls on loudspeaker.

After that the calls stopped for a time but started again.

Mr Breen stated that his client’s case was prejudiced by this Garda not being present, while he pointed out that there was no evidence before the court in relation to the source of the calls.

He asked for the case to be struck

out.

Insp Martin Breagy stated that the Garda in question was now based in Limerick and was currently on paternity leave, and the case was put back to December 14.

Another case against Mr Clelland arising out of an incident on March 21 this year was struck out.

This related to a complaint that the defendant had breached a barring order at his former motherin-law’s home, where his two children were being minded.

Mr Breen, argued that the charge included a complaint of knocking on a door and putting his children in fear, but that this evidence had not been given in court. Judge Brennan agreed and dismissed the case.

Leading the way in innovation

Forty local companines have benefited from a new innovative programme

Forty local companies have already benefited from an innovative new programme that helps create relationships between small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs).

The SHIP Programme has been led by the Local Enterprise Office in Louth and

Meath and programme manager, Sarah Mallon, outlined the benefits.

“Traditionally it was only large scale companies that were in a position to benefit from research and development supports from third level institutions. By examining the different needs of the SME community, we were able to

develop really practical toolkits that would help the HEIs support them effectively,” she stated.

The Irish team are leading this project internationally with partners in UK, Spain, The Netherlands, Germany, France and Romania. It has been a huge success and the results of the programme have been showcased in Brussels,

Paris and as far afield as Southern Africa.

Companies can take the free online course for SMEs on the www.

InnovationAlliance. eu website. This online training will help local companies prepare to work with 3rd level institutions, learn how to present their needs and discover possible funding options.

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A Dundalk Chartered Surveyor has been appointed to the board of national estate agency group Real Estate Alliance (REA). Michael Gunne of REA Gunne Property in Dundalk was appointed at REA’s AGM in Dungarvan last week where Frank Daly, Chairman of NAMA, addressed the meeting on the future direction of NAMA and the current housing supply shortage.

We’ll pay the 23% VAT on ALL your purchases!

Three second year students and members of the green committee Anneke Wisniewska, Emma Lynch and Jennifer Owens attended the Green-Schools Ambassador Programme (Water Theme) in Dublin. They received training on water conservation, visited Ringsend Water Treatment Plant and are very eager to implement a water saving action plan in school over the next two years, achieving the water green flag.

Christmas Morning Run D owdallshill GFC’s annual Christmas Morning Run to St Olivers Hospital. Over the past 50 plus years due to the generosity of individuals and businesses the club has been able to donate so much to this great cause, and once again this year

they are calling on anyone who wishes to donate, to contact any committee members.

All donations however big or small are greatly appreciated.

The club AGM will take place on Thursday December 1 in clubrooms at 8.30pm. All

members and intended members are welcome.

The club is taking part in the GAA National club draw. Tickets are now available from committee members and players. Tickets cost just €10 with all funds raised staying within the club.

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Polar Plunge returns St Vincents take on to Clogherhead Beach Mannequin Challenge Special Olympics Ireland is calling on the people of Co. Louth to get ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ again this December 3 by participating in their ‘coolest’ fundraising event of the year.

Last year, hundreds of people including families, sports clubs, businesses and individuals turned out to take part in this unique fundraising event, bravely plunging into the icy cold waters of the Irish Sea. Over €12,000 was raised in 2015 and local organisers are hop-

The Polar Plunge will take place on December 3 ing for an even bigger are brave enough to turnout in this year take the Polar Plunge with the support of the can register at www.

RNLI, Irish Underwater specialolympics.ie/poRescue & Search Unit, larplunge .

Louth County Council, Registration costs An Garda Siochana, just €15 with plungand the Civil Defence. ers asked to raise an Those who think they additional €35. The

full €50 goes directly to supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities in sport and competitions. Plungers who raise more than €50 will also receive a complementary Polar Plunge T-shirt.

Special honour for young harpists

Three young harpists from Music Generation Louth (Molly McNee, Hannah Nic Eindrí and Lily Shields) joined an ensemble of almost 50 professional and non-professional harpers for the world premiere of a newly commissioned work in the Great Hall of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Avoca: A Celtic Journey was

performed to mark their 30th anniversary year as Ireland’s national music touring and development agency.

Speaking of the opportunity for the young musicians, Music Generation Louth Coordinator Gemma Murray said: “It was a real honour for these young musicians and for County Louth to join this very special

and important event and to have the opportunity to play together with such accomplished and renowned professional musicians.”

Philip Martin’s Avoca: A Celtic Journey was presented with funding from the Arts Council’s DEIS and Traditional Arts Commissions Awards. www.musicnetwork.ie.

The Mannequin Challenge has become the lastest viral internet sensation, with celebrities, politicians and sportspersons joining in the trend where people remain frozen in action while a video is recorded. St. Vincent’s students have also been taking part in the phenomenon as part of a mental health campaign.

The Amber Flag Committee consists of students and teachers who wish to raise awareness of mental health issues. So far the Amber flag committee has undertaken initiatives such as yogalates for Sixth Years,

will be an anchor school for the nationwide Cycle Against Suicide. The cycle will stop at the school on Sunday April 23 and leave on the following day.

To launch their hard work for the cycle and raise awareness of this, students from all years participated in the mannequin challenge. Students had to promote the message ‘it’s ok not to feel ok and it’s absolutely ok to ask for help’ and they also had to include as much orange as Taking on the Mannequin challenge possible.

The videos of the a study skills seminar for Fifth Years. which will be held in The Committee are mannequin challenge December and a guest also very excited to an- will be posted on the speaker from SOSAD nounce that St. Vincent’s school website.

Celebrating Frostival

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Linda Daley, Paula Moriarty, Ann Daly ,

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LEFT: Students at the drumming workshop.

RIGHT: Nguyen Thi Tran, Aileen Conway, Michael Beddis and Paula McArdle

Weekly Quiz

1 London In what building are England’s crown jewels kept?

2 Horse Racing On what day of the year is the Irish Grand National always run?

3 Communications What is the name of the secretive language carried out by bookmakers and their clerks on the course?

4 Irish Books and Writers Who wrote ‘The woman who walked into doors’?

5 Musicals Which world famous musical, is based on a series of forms by TS Eliot?

6 Festivals What do Scotsmen celebrate on January 25 each year?

7 Cartoons on TV Mr Slate was the boss of which Hanna Barbara character?

8 Celebrity The former Miss Ireland Jackie Lavin is the long-term partner of what Dublin based businessman?

9 Movies Which comic actor provided the voice of the donkey in the Shrek series of films?

10 Local Dundalk FC played their first League of Ireland match under manager Stephen Kenny against what club?

The Stinker If the doll Barbie, had a boyfriend called Ken, what was the name of the British version ‘Sindy’s’ young man?

—this week’s answers—

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St Nicholas students bring the school alive with the sound of music The Wellington Hall was ‘alive with the sound of music’ recently when the pupils from St. Nicholas’ NS, Nicholas St, enjoyed a drumming workshop with Shay from The Mobile Music School.

All the children in the

school, from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, took part in an interactive, hands-on, rhythm experience, where they played a number of percussion instruments, and learned lots about other instruments.

Meanwhile, Áine Uí Ch-

oinne, Home Liason Officer in Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan and St. Nicholas N.S (Nicholas St.) was on hand to present competence certificates in QQI Level 3 (Drawing) to six participants who have connections to the school.

These artists each submitted a portfolio of work prior to their assessment, which was prepared over 14 weeks. The course tutor was Deborah Anne Woods and the course was funded by L.M.E.T.B. Áine Uí Choinne,

Home School Liaison Officer in Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan and St. Nicholas NS, presented the Certificates to Paula McArdle, Michael Beddis, Aileen Conway, Rachel Burke, Enrika Geziene and Nguyen Thi Tran.

Science Week events take DkIT by storm Dundalk Grammar School

By Brigid Slevin

Science Week took the DkIT campus by storm this week, as over 1,000 school children from across the region came to participate in a variety of science-related activities organised by the Institute.

The main activity was a visit by W5, Ireland’s awardwinning discovery centre, which delivered an interactive show to sixth class students.

The show looked at forces and chemical reactions, including Newton’s Laws of Motion, acid-base reactions, and gyroscopic force.

A highlight included a series of Cell Explorers “Fantastic DNA” shows for primary schools. During these sessions, the children experienced what it is like to work as a real-life scientist and they were taught important concepts such as cells being the basic unit of life.

DkIT became a partner of the Cell EXPLORERS project earlier this year and Dr Suzanne Linnane, Senior Lecturer in Applied Sciences at DkIT coordinates the North East outreach.

Meanwhile, DkIT Lecturer in Applied Sciences, Dr.

Sinead Loughran has reached the final two scientists in ‘I’m a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here’, a two-week long online competition for scientists, judged by students.

The national competition is a free event where school students can interact with scientists online. Students across Ireland have the opportunity to challenge the scientists over intense, fast-paced, online live chats. They can ask the scientists any questions they wish and they then vote for their favourite scientist to win a prize of €500 to share their work with the public.

ready for Enterprise Day

By Louise Gilmore

The annual DGS Christmas Trade Fair will take place on Thursday the 15th of December. The fair will run from 2pm to 6pm and will feature student mini-company stalls, music, food, raffles and even a visit from Santa.

The yearly fair is a completely student-run event, with mini-companies from 1st and 4th year students, CSPE projects, music provided by the

choir and junior school and tea and coffee prepared by this year’s Transition Year café, “Luke’s Cafe”. The whole Enterprise Day will be organised by the Transition Year Events Management Team “Ace Events”.

Enterprise day is open to the public; so, feel free to come along and buy some wonderful handmade Christmas gifts, enjoy the festive music and savour the food and tea for sale.

Answers: 1 The tower of London; 2 Easter Monday; 3 Tic Tac; 4 Roddy Doyle; 5 Cats; 6 Burns Night; 7 Fred Flintstone; 8 Bill Cullen; 9 Eddie Murphy; 10 Shamrock Rovers (It ended 0-0). The Stinker- Barbie had Ken. Sindy had Paul.

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TAKING DINING IN DUNDALK TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Three local men will say goodbye to their facial hair this weekend in Major Tom’s in Blackrock with the trio shaving off the moustaches they grew for Movember.

Martin Scanlon, Christy Ellis and James Ryan have been busy growing their moustaches all month and invite anybody who would like to help with their fundraising efforts to head down to Major Tom’s (formerly Harrisons) this Friday night at 7:30. There will also be a raffle on the night.

Francis Street Dundalk Thursday 1st Dec

student night

Doors Open 8pm, Free Adm, Over 18s ID required

Friday 2nd Dec

Golden Oldies with TOP DJ

Doors Open 8pm, Free Adm, Over 21s

saturday 3rd Dec

Super Saturday Dance Night top DJ

Doors Open 8pm Over 21s

sunday 4th Dec

Live Music Doors Open 6pm

Catering For Christmas Parties, 21st, Anniversaries, etc. FREE DJ and Finger Food. Enquiries Welcome.

McGeough’s

Bar, Restaurant, Tapas & Cocktails

Roden Place, Dundalk. Tel: 9328980

The Willing Fools

Super stylish new restaurant now open at the Crowne Plaza Dundalk Signature dishes, rooftop cocktails, craft beer and jazz every Friday night.

Open Thurs-Sat from 6pm +353 42 939 4900 rooftop@crowneplazadundalk.ie

Family Meal €22.95

Any 2 Starters, Any 2 Mains, 2 Rice & 1 Naan Bread

Set Meal €15

1 Starter, 1 Main Course, 1 Rice, 1 Naan & Can of Drink

Featuring Conor Hughes & Bobby McCarthy Live on Stage this Saturday 3rd december

Christmas Party Night

Christmas Menu available from this Friday 2nd December

Delivery in Dundalk & Blackrock - Home catering available!

www.mcgeoughsbar.com

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Medals for DMAC Fourteen of Dundalk Martial Arts Clubs students made their way to Naas to compete in ‘The Best of The Best’ competition on Saturday November 19 and returned home with 15 medals.

The 12 juniors who competed where Tom Hanratty- Gold, Erin Gardner- Gold, Eugene McEntegart - Silver, Tiernan O’Shaughnessy - Silver, Philip McQuillian - Silver, Leah

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O’Shaughnessy, Hannah Caldwell - Silver, Lauren O’Shaughnessy Silver, Carla Steel- Bronze, Jade Dollard - Bronze, Callum Rice - Bronze, Robyn Halpenny - Bronze, Two Seniors competed for DMAC, they were Martina Goss - Gold (veterans) & Bronze ( Individuals) and Catherine Pearson - Silver.

Instructors were Bernard and Gerard Duffy.

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DMAC members with their medals

Award-winning show at An Tain On the back of sell out performances, critical acclaim and several award nominations in Ireland and New

York, Brian Fleming’s one-man show - A Sacrilegious Lesbian and Homosexual Parade - about the true

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Drogheda Male Voice Choir 16th December €24

Christmas Neil Delamere Concert o “Learning t ” Handstand 27th January €23

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story of the triumph over bigotry and homophobia in the New York St Patrick’s Day Parade makes a welcome stop in Dundalk for one night only. For 25 years, from 1991, Irish LGBT groups were forbidden to march on Fifth Ave in St Patrick’s Day Parade in New York. Using projection, costume, humour, storytelling, bad dance, bad striptease and his considerable musical skills, Brian draws us into his highly original take on the event for 50 minutes.

The show takes place in An Táin Arts Centre, Crowe Street, Dundalk, on Friday 9 December, 8pm, with tickets priced at €12 and €15.

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Ardee Concert Band will hold its 35th annual Christmas Concert in the Bohemian Centre on Friday December 9 at 8pm.Tickets €10 Adult/ €7 Child are now available from all band members and payment can also be made at the door on the night, be early to avoid disappointment.

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Seán Bellew Claret Road, Upper Faughart, Dundalk suddenly on Thursday November 24.

Seán (barrister), much loved son of Jimmy and Nuala (née McArdle) and dear brother of Máire, Gearóid and Colm and his aunt, Rita McArdle. Deeply regretted by his parents, brothers, sister, sister-in-law Annmarie, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Paul Gorman formerly Lennon and Melia Tce, Dundalk, beloved partner of Kathleen and dear father of Paul Jr., Jordan, Baby Kathleen and the late Charlotte Elizabeth. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing partner, children, brothers Lenny and Dessie, sisters Rosie, Bridgie and Ann, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Eileen, brothers Martin, Johnny, Peter and Joseph and sister Eileen.

Mary Litchfield (née Toner), Beechmount Drive, Dundalk, suddenly, at home on Saturday November 26. Loving daughter of the late Michael and Bridget. Beloved wife of the late Patsy and dear mother of Maria, Caroline, Vincent and Julie and the late Michael. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, son, brother Patrick, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Bridget and brothers Michael and Oliver.

Bridget Matthews Ard Easmuinn and formerly Louth Village, peacefully, in St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital, on Sunday November 27.

She will be sadly missed by her son Noel, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Eamon Patrick Bennett Balregan, Kilcurry, Dundalk, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada on Friday November 11. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing parents Eamon and Margaret (nee McNamee), brother Anthony, sister Fiona, daughter Ava and her mum Jennifer, brother-in-law Ciarān, nephews Aidan, Callum and Ronan, aunt Anne Mandeville, his uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends.

Rita Flanagan Ladywell Square., Dundalk, peacefully in the Dealgan Nursing home on Saturday November 26. Rita much loved and adored mother of Patricia, Anne, Catriona, Ciaran Gerry, and the late Beryl. Deeply regretted by her daughters, sons, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Nora Kerley (née Maher) 49 Slieve Foy Park, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family on Friday November 25. Beloved wife of John and dear mother of Julie, John, Michael, Tara, Sarah-Louise and Madeleine. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchild, sisters, brother, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Paddy Lee snr Milltown, Kilkerley, Dundalk, peacefully in Ratoath Manor Nursing Home on Friday November 25. Predeceased by his wife Ann (née Maloney) and grandson Andrew Duffy. Very deeply regretted by his loving family, sons James and Pat, daughters Catherine Duffy (Boston), and Marrianne (Ballina), son in-law Fintan, daughters in-law Briege and Fiona, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Mary Callan (née Cranny) Dunleer, Louth. The death has occurred of Mary Callan (née Cranny) 64 Beechwood Drive, Dunleer, suddenly at her home. Mary, loving mother of Alan and Lisa (Neacy). Sadly missed by her son, daughter, partner Patrick, sisters Jean (Kelly) and Anne (Holdcroft), sonin-law Peter and daughter-in-law Sharon (née McCabe), grandchildren Aaron, Warren, Lauryn and Conall, brothers-in-law Martin and Sean, nephews Thomas and Martin, niece Helen, relatives and friends.

Charles (Charlie) McMaster Belrobin, Kilkerley, Dundalk, former train driver CIE, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Thursday November 24.

Maureen Carroll (née Clancy) Wolf Tone Terrace, Dundalk and fomerly of Limerick City, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Wednesday November 23. Predeceased by her husband Michael and brother Michael. Very deeply regretted by her loving nieces, Sabrina, Pauline, Helen, Maria, Bernadette, Margaret, Veronica, Maria, Jennifer, Patty and Cathy, nephews Michael, Christopher, Eugene, Derek, Eamon, Andrew, Kevin, Johnny, Pat, Sean and Johnny, brothers in-law Jim, Leo and Oliver Carroll, sisters in-law Agnes, Ann and Noeleen, cousins, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.

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