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Third time lucky for council budget Wednesday, 5th December, 2018. Vol. 11, Issue 49 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

By Paul Byrne

Louth County Council finally adopted their draft budget late on Sunday evening following two failed attempts earlier in the week. Councillors had initially rejected the budget put forward by Chief Executive Joan Martin with the proposed 20c increase in pay parking the main bone of contention for a number of councillors.

be tough as there was a significant shortfall in the council’s funds. She said she anticipated making cuts of €1 million in discretionary areas such as funding for community groups, tidy towns and libraries. Her appeal to increase the Local Property Tax rate was also rejected by councillors. Councillors were also told that they were legally obliged to pass a budget and if they failed to do so then the Minister for Housing, Planning and

Councillors had been told by Joan Martin on a number of occasions this year that the 2019 budget would See Page 13

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By Paul Byrne Local athlete Kate O’Connor is heading stateside next August having received a scholarship from the University of Texas. The talented 17-year old enjoyed a stellar year on the track finishing eighth in the Commonwealth Games in Australia for Northern Ireland where she was the youngest competitor to participate. The St Gerard’s Athletic Club athlete who is in her leaving cert year in St Vincent’s Secondary School currently holds the Irish Senior record in the pentathlon as well as a number of junior and youth records. See Page 2

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Arrested for own safety A man who was arrested for his own safety after being found in a highly intoxicated state was fined €200 at Dundalk District Court. Gavin Maguire (29) of 25 St Helena Park, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to the public order charge at Castle Road on April 26.

Attempted break-ins at home of Zoe Murphy There was also two attempted break-ins at the house of Lynda Bannon and Eamon Murphy, parents of two year old Zoe Murphy who are currently fundraising to help their daughter receive a life changing operation in America. They took to facebook last week to stress that any money raised is not being kept in their house. “We understand that with all the good coming for Zoe we must take some bad. After two attempted break-ins at our house in 10 days we must assume that it’s no coincidence so feel we should stress something we thought everyone would just

assume anyway. “At no point is money for Zoe’s operation kept in our house. We have two committees with treasurers who handle all funds collected for Zoe and deal with the bank accounts. “We have no access to money nor personally store any money especially where our children live. “We can’t believe we have to put this up when everything is going so good for Zoe but felt it important as we can only believe we are being targeted. “Thank you all for all your kindness and support. Zoe’s Mammy and Daddy.”

Gardaí have warned members of the public to be extra vigilant in the run up to Christmas following a number of burglaries around town this week. On November 27 between 5:30am and 8am a house was broken into on the Castletown Road. The owner of the property returned home from work that evening to find the front door had been

Carrickmacross Road and forced open. The house Barrack St and although had been ransacked and the house was ransacked a number of items were on both occasions stolen. nothing was taken in Later that same day in either case. It is thought Cox’s Demesne between a 04 Toyota Avensis is 7pm and 11pm entry connected with the was gained into a house incident on Barrack St. by popping the lock on Meanwhile a man was the front sitting-room charged with hi-jacking window. Rooms were a taxi on November ransacked but nothing 28 at 3:10am. The man was taken with the stopped the taxi before intruder exiting out the pushing the driver out of back of the house. the vehicle before fleeing A lawnmower was the scene in the vehicle. stolen from a shed He crossed the border in Hackballscross on into Northern Ireland November 28 between but was later caught and 7:45am and 8pm. Any brought before the court witnesses to this theft are in Dundalk the following asked to contact Dundalk day. No injuries were Garda station. sustained by the taxi There were also attempted driver. burglaries on the

Texas scholarship for Kate By Paul Byrne

Local athlete Kate O’Connor is heading stateside next August having received a scholarship from the University of Texas. The talented 17-year old enjoyed a stellar year on the track finishing eighth in the Commonwealth Games in Australia for Northern Ireland where she was the youngest competitor to participate. The St Gerard’s Athletic Club athlete who is in her leaving cert year in St Vincent’s Secondary School currently holds the Irish Senior record in the pentathlon as well as a number of junior and youth records including long jump and javelin. Kate’s father Michael stated that his daughter is delighted with the scholarship offer and can’t wait to get started in Texas. “Katie had quite a few offers on the table

Kate O’Connor

including UCLA, Kentucky and Penn State but ultimately the facilities and level of coaching in Texas swung it for her. We travelled to Texas a while ago to see for ourselves what was on offer and I have to say the set up they have over there is unbelievable. One of the coaches over there is called Kendra Harrison and as recently as July she broke the 100m hurdles record at a dia-

mond league meeting in London. To think that an athlete of that standard will be coaching Kate is hard to believe. “We spoke to Edrick Floreal who is the head coach of the Texas Longhorns track and field team in the university and he is looking forward to bringing Kate over and helping her improve. Kate is currently in training ahead of the indoor season and

apart from her Leaving Cert which of course is her main focus this year she will also have an eye on the European Juniors which take place next summer,” stated Michael. When asked why she chose Texas, Kate pointed to the facilities and coaches and looked forward to beginning her studies in her new home next August. “I chose Texas because I found that all the other athletes were extremely warm and welcoming, and the coaches are all of professional standard. The facilities were absolutely amazing and I can really see myself progressing as an athlete and in my studies here,” she explained. University of Texas coach Matt McGee also expressed excitement with regards to the imminent arrival of Kate. “We couldn’t’ be happier to be adding Kate to our team as a combined

events athlete. She will help continue the wonderful tradition here at The University of Texas. She brings truly international level credentials, along with an inspiring energy and character to our team. “She already holds the Irish national indoor pentathlon record, and her junior heptathlon

best would rank her second all-time in the US. This is most incredible for me, as she is still just beginning to develop in a number of her events. We very much enjoyed having Kate and her parents, Valerie and Michael, on the Forty Acres and look forward to welcoming Kate back,” noted Matt.

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Alcohol and medication were a bad mixture A woman who attempted to bite a Garda after being arrested on a public order charge told Dundalk District Court that her behaviour was influenced by the fact that she had consumed alcohol while on medication. As a result Angela McDonagh (43), who also used the name Angela McGinley, of No Fixed Abode, appeared at Dundalk District

Court where she pleaded guilty to two public order charges. The court heard that on September 17 this year Gardai were called to Dundalk Simon Community where the defendant was no longer welcome. After her arrest Ms McDonagh became aggressive and abusive in the patrol car, while she tried to bite a Garda. On September 19

the Gardai were called to the scene where two highly intoxicated females were having an argument. The defendant refused to leave and continued to be aggressive. She was abusive to Gardai and spat at a Garda on two occasions. The defence barrister stated that the two incidents happened within days of each other and at a time when things

had got on top of his client. He explained that Ms McDonagh suffered from depression and the mix of medication and alcohol did not go down well. He added that the mother of three apologised to Gardai and the court for her behaviour. Judge Gerry Jones ordered the defendant to enter into a peace bond for 12 months.

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Local disability activist John Morgan has praised the great work being done by Cork based group ‘Dogs for the Disabled’. John is a passionate supporter of the charity and raised almost €5000 for them earlier this year through a coffee morning and a raffle for a signed jersey. ‘Dogs for the Disabled’ are a group which provide assistance dogs who are specially trained to assist physically disabled children and adults to carry out a range of practical tasks in order to achieve greater independence. Every dog is trained to help with simple everyday tasks such as opening/closing doors, picking up dropped items, emptying the washing machine, sending for help or even helping a child with severe walking difficulties to walk with greater ease and balance. Each dog is trained to cater for the needs of the specific

John Morgan with his dog Jamie

client to enable them to live life with greater independence. Wheelchair bound John has epilepsy and also has paralysis down the left-hand side of his body. He received his very own assistance dog from the charity last week and is over the moon with his new companion. “I received Jamie last week and he has settled in really well. He’s a beautiful golden Labra-

dor and I’m absolutely delighted to have him. I live alone and being in a wheelchair means I can sometimes struggle to get things off the ground. My sisters convinced me to get in touch with ‘Dogs for the Disabled’ so I contacted them and pretty quickly they arranged for me to travel to Cork to be assessed. “I met all the criteria and was told that I was going to be put on a list

for a dog. I didn’t think I would receive it until next year but I got a call last week to say I would be receiving a dog called Jamie and within days he arrived to my house. “I honestly love having him around the house. It can get lonely living on your own and he’s great company for me. I have no feeling down my left side so he can pick up the remote control for me and help me take off my coat and socks. He will also bring shoes and socks over to me in the morning. They are remarkably intelligent animals and we have already formed a bond,” stated John. “If I have a fall he has been trained to bark which will hopefully notify neighbours that I’m in trouble. It costs €15000 to raise and train these dogs but the charity give them out for free. It’s a great service and I was only too happy to raise near €5000 for them earlier this year,” added John.

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Dundalk Credit Union Donates €100,000 To Community Organisations As Part Of 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Amy & Tony Broadhurst with Billy Doyle, Stewart Agnew and Dundalk Credit Union Directors, Miriam Williams & Sharon Clinton at the announcement of the Dundalk Credit Union Community Support Fund recipients.

undalk Credit Union have announced a significant expansion of their Community Support Fund that will see an increased number of charitable, voluntary, community and local enterprise organisations receive donations totalling €100,000 in 2018 – their 50th anniversary year. Over 30 organisations that provide hugely valuable and important services to the community across a significant range of activities will benefit from the expansion of the Credit Union’s Community Support Fund, which is the primary vehicle under which donations made by the member-owned, member-controlled Credit Union are facilitated. Dundalk Credit Union has a proud history of giving back to the community since it was founded 50 years ago in 1968. The importance it has placed on giving back to the community, on behalf of its members, is an integral part of its ethos. The increased scale of the Dundalk Credit Union Community Support

Fund will see investment and support across a wide range of voluntary, charity, community, cultural and enterprise development organisations and projects, all of which contribute immensely to the well-being of the community and also the local economy, and all of which are sure to put the additional funding to excellent use for the betterment of the community and the local economy. The beneficiaries from the Dundalk Credit Union Community Support Fund will receive their funding over the next number of weeks, assuring them of valuable support and ensuring they can get their plans for 2019 off to a fast start. Speaking in advance of the launch of the 2018 Community Support Fund Paddy Donnelly, Chairman, Dundalk Credit Union, said “We place great importance on giving back to our community because we believe that by doing so, we build a stronger, more sustainable community. It’s what we have always done and what we will continue to do in our next 50 years”.

Charities/Voluntary Organisations

• The Birches • St Vincent de Paul • St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen • Dundalk Parents & Friends of the Intellectually Disabled • Dundalk Simon Community • Maria Goretti Foundation (Lordship) • Meals on Wheels (Dundalk) • Women’s Aid Dundalk • Cara Cancer Support Services • SOSAD Dundalk • Turas Counselling Services (Dundalk) • SNAP (Special Needs Active Parents) • LINKS (Local Individualised Network of Key Supports) • Rape Crisis North East • Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre • “The House” (Cox’s) / Redeemer Resource Centre • RNLI Lifeboat Station Clogherhead/ Dundalk Bay • Friends of St Olivers 5k Run

Local Economic & Social Enterprise Development • Chamber Dundalk

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Culture & Heritage • The Tain March

• Killally Famine Graveyard • Comhaltas Ceolteoirí Eireann, Dún Dealgan • St Nicholas’ Parish Church Dundalk (Green Church) Restoration Project

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• Louth Age Friendly Alliance • Dundalk Youth Centre • Louth TY Peer Education Programme • Louth Community Games • Rotary Dundalk – Youth Leadership Programme

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in Brief Santa Paws

The Louth Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LSPCA) are hosting their annual “Santa Paws” event in the Longwalk Shopping Centre from Monday December 10 to 12. Santa’s igloo will be open from 11am to 4pm. The cost is €5.

Carols

St Mary’s Church, Ballymascanlan, extends a warm welcome to everybody who wishes to join them at their annual ”Christmas Carols by Candlelight” in the church on Sunday December 9 at 4pm.

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Louth Filmmakers Society is holding a table quiz and raffle on December 13 at 8pm in the Malthouse.

Dundalk Woman features in National Treasures book Jackie Minnock from Dundalk is one of the featured contributors in the brand new National Treasures Book, which is the latest installment of the National Treasures project that captured the nations imagination when it aired on RTE1 earlier this year. Jackie who brought along her Fixed Ankle Orthosis to a National Treasures Roadshow in Belfast is one of a select few individuals to be featured in the publica-

to gather objects, passed down through generations or relatively recently acquired, which revealed an aspect of Ireland’s history, culture and experience. Since then, the project has transformed from a website to nationwide roadshow events, a TV series, an exhibition and now a book containing some of the amazing objects and stories uncovered. Authors and producers of the National

Treasures project, Ciarán Deeney and David Clarke say: “It’s been a real treat to spend the past year meeting the people of Ireland and discovering so many amazing objects and the stories behind them. We’re forever grateful to all the people that participated and we feel that this book illustrates perfectly how the National Treasures project was a powerful insight into the fabric of a nation”

Some of the products created by students

Ahead of their pop-up stand on Friday, December 7th from 10am – 2pm (near the EURO Giant Entrance), the enterprising schoolleavers of St Brigid’s School are busy putting the finishing touches to their locally sourced and handcrafted Christmas creations. The seven students, aged between 17 and 18, have perfected their Christmas themed products and are

confident that they will make wonderful and unique gifts for the Christmas season. Some of the lovely gifts on offer include: handmade wooden Christmas hanging decorations, Star Jewellery, Christmas Cards and delicious Hot ChocolateChoco-Chip-Marshmallow Rudolfs! One of the young entrepreneurs, Robert said of

Dundalk Credit Union Presents Spectacular Performance Of “Requiem-Marbhna” As Part Of Its 50th Anniversary Celebrations

With a foreword by RTÉ’s John Creedon, this fascinating book reveals a selection of 200 diverse and fascinating objects that were unearthed by the project and presents them alongside the owners and the personal stories attached. From a pair of Sonia O’Sullivan’s Olympic running shoes to a War of Independence grenade, the stories contained within are both heart-warming and tragic.

St Brigid’s School pop-up stand at Marshes Shopping Centre

Pop Up Shop

The Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) will open a pop up shop on Monday December 10 at Noon in the Long Walk Shopping Centre. All money raised will go straight to the Family Addiction Support Network at Lios Dubh.

tion which is sure to be a top seller around the country this Christmas. Jackie is a polio survivor from the outbreak in Dublin in 1958 and her object reveals the struggle many people faced at the time of the polio outbreak. The National Treasures project was a campaign to collect objects cherished by people and families that explore the history of the island of Ireland over the past 100 years. The aim was

Jackie Minnock features in National Treasures book

undalk Credit Union is delighted to present a spectacular performance of the highly acclaimed Requiem-Marbhna in collaboration with Dundalk Institute of Technology, as part of its 50th anniversary program of celebrations. The event, which will take place on Sunday 16th December, in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dundalk at 8pm, will bring the highly acclaimed commemorative performance to the people of Dundalk for the first time, and proceeds from the event will be donated to three local charities; Dundalk SVP, Dundalk Simon Community & St. Patrick’s Parish Soup Kitchen. This performance of Requiem-Marbhna in the Irish language, features staff and students from Dundalk Institute of Technology, who will be joined by the Garda Band, Ardee Concert Band, Tredagh Singers, Zoë

Conway and other local soloists and players. The conductor will be Inspector Pat Kenny of the Garda Band and will feature Sibéal Ní Chasaide. Marbhna is composed by Odhrán Ó Casaide, and sets out to explore the beauty of sean nós voice together with orchestra, classical solo voices, traditional and early music instruments. Since its foundation in 1968, Dundalk Credit Union has a long history of giving back to the community it serves; the proceeds from this event will be donated to Dundalk SVP, Dundalk Simon Community & St. Patrick’s Parish Soup Kitchen. Launching the event, Chairman of Dundalk Credit Union Paddy Donnelly said “This performance of Marbhna will be spectacular. In bringing it to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dundalk Credit Union is keen to bring its beauty and magic to life in a very special and unique way

for the people of Dundalk. We hope that the people of Dundalk will come and enjoy this event, the proceeds of which will be donated to several local charities, all of whom are doing amazing work in our community throughout the year, but face significant extra demands at this time of year”. President of Dundalk Institute of Technology, Michael Mulvey said “DkIT are delighted to collaborate with Dundalk Credit Union to bring this performance of RequiemMarbhna to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and in doing so support the efforts of organisations working so hard at this time of year”. Tickets will cost €10 and are available from St. Patrick’s Parish Office, McAteers The Food House & The Marshes Shopping Centre. Concession tickets are available from Dundalk Credit Union at a cost of €5 for members. A very special and memorable evening is guaranteed.

the whole experience…“It was hard work but fun. We learned about meeting deadlines and working together as a team.” His friend Emilis said he enjoyed sanding down the wooden discs for the Christmas Decorations. While Niall Dunlevy, their class teacher, reported that the pupils took real pride in their work and deserved every success. WALK PEER and St.

Brigid’s school, who continue to work together to develop the senior student’s Entrepreneurial and Employability skills, extend a hearty invitation to the public to join them at the St Brigid’s stand in the Marshes on Friday the 7th of December from 10am to 2pm. And what of the students after all their hard work? Well, the young business partners confess that they

are excited to be finally selling their Christmas creations! Eimear Marron of WALK PEER and St Brigid’s School would like to say a special thank you to Shell’s Driftwood, The Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk FM, John Hoey of Hoey’s DIY, The Argus and the Dundalk Leader for supporting the students in this important event.

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Man appeared to be intoxicated while fixing puncture

A man who was attempting to fix a puncture at the side of the road and appeared to be intoxicated when approached by Gardai pleaded guilty to a charge of driving without insurance. Dundalk District Court

heard that on August 7 this year at 3pm Gardai observed a car pulled in on the Ecco Road and Padraig Martin (40) of 33 Pinewood Grove, Bay Estate, Dundalk, was trying to fix a puncture. It was stated by the Garda that

he appeared to be intoxicated and there was no insurance disc on the car. He stated that he had only bought the car a few weeks previously and had no insurance. The car was seized and

the defendant had to be restrained after becoming abusive and aggressive. Judge Gerry Jones was told that Mr Martin was not being prosecuted for drink driving. Solicitor Paula Tiernan

stated that her client, who had previously been disqualified for drink driving, had been facing enormous difficulties and handed in a letter from his GP. She added that he works part-time as a painter and

St Louis host Careers Fair

St Louis enjoyed their Annual Careers Fair on Monday 19 November with the largest representation of Higher Education Institutions to date. Launching College Awareness Week 18, colleagues from a diverse section of further educational options were available to take questions and give guidance on potential pathways to students from St Louis, De La Salle, St Mary’s, Colaiste Ris, Ardee Community School and St Vincent’s Dundalk. Many participating colleges of the CAO returned to the fair with Trinity College Dublin, DCU, DIT, DkIT, NCI, BIMM, UCD, NUI Galway, Griffith College,

St Louis was honoured to have the generously supportive President of DkIT, Dr Michael Mulvey open the Fair with insightful and relevant thoughts on the value of Education and the vast array of opportunity both locally and on a global doorstep. The beauty of the framework of qualifications means that everyone can avail of Life Long Learning depending on their individual aspirations, ambitions and circumstances. Guidance Counsellors Dara Mee and Cora Rice added: “We are excited to assist in students self empowerment in the ever evolving world of Third Level. It’s a real privilege to have so much expertise on site and we are hugely grateThe Junior Achievement Ireland programme was rolled out to the 5LCA class at St Louis Secondary School over the last four weeks and the final part of the programme was a visit to ful to all who took the time to be part of today’s event!”. Paypal Portobello, ITB, St Angela’s Sligo, Maynooth University, DBS and ICHAS Limerick in attendance. Educational pathways in Northern Ireland were also available for discussion with the always supportive John

McCormack and Michael McManamly from University of Ulster. The Guidance Dept was delighted to welcome back Southern Regional College, Cavan Institute, Monaghan Institute, O Fiaich College Dundalk,

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decorator and that he is trying to get himself well. Ms Tiernan contined to say that he hopes to work full time but would need his licence to do so. Judge Gerry Jones imposed a €500 fine in rela-

tion to the no insurance charge but said in view of the letter and what the solicitor had said, he wouldn’t impose a disqualification. He was also ordered a peace bond in relation to the public order charges.

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recent deaths Michael McCabe St Alphonsus Road, Dundalk, on Friday November 30. Michael beloved husband of Geraldine (née Mc Key) and loving dad of David and Mary, Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary, Michael will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, daughter in-law Anne-Marie, granddaughters Alex and Zara, brothers Christopher (Dublin), Pat (Kildare), and Austin (Malahide), sister Geraldine (Dundalk), mother in-law Maureen McKey, brothers and sisters in-law, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, wonderful friends, colleagues and neighbours. Robbie McGee Hyde Park, Dundalk, on Friday November 30. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Peggy, brothers Vincent and Thomas. He will be very sadly missed by his brother Richard, sisters Geraldine, (twin sister) Rita and Bernadette, brother and sisters in-law, nephews nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends. Owen (Owenie) McGuinness 31 Fatima Drive, Dundalk, peacefully, in Louth County Hospital, surrounded by his family on Friday November 30. Beloved husband of the late Gerry (nee McAleer) and dear father of Leontia, Mervin, Rosaleen and Majella. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing daughters, son, grandchildren Kelly, Ryan, Shannon, Jordan, Cody and Jamie, daughterin-law Maria, sons-in-law Michael and Kieran, sisters-in-law, brothersin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Tom and Peter. Mary Mulligan (née Byrne), Seatown, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital surrounded by her family on Thursday November 29. Mary, beloved wife of the late Patsy, dear mother of Yvonne, Pádraig, and the late Anita, mother-in-law of Paul and Sandra, sister of Kathleen, Patricia, and special friend of Vincent. Deeply regretted by her son, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephew, nieces, relatives and friends. Mary O’Grady (née McGee), London, and formerly of Aghameen Park, Dundalk, peacefully in London on Monday November 26. Mary will be very sadly missed by her loving husband Tim, her beloved son Joshua, her heart broken mum and dad Patricia and Gerry, brothers Sean and Gavin, sisters in-law Alice, Jenny, Jo, Ellie and Georgie, mother and father-in-law Sue and Jim, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, relatives, wonderful friends both in London and her home town of Dundalk. Pat Burke Priest Hill, Collon, and Skerries, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Wednesday November 28. Sadly missed by his wife Molly, son Christopher, daughters Karen and Fiona, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren Laura, Thomas, Edward, Sophie, Ethan and Elliott, brother Michael, sister in law Monica, nephews, niece, neighbours, relatives and friends. Vincent Kieran Mulholland Avenue, Dundalk, suddenly, in Spain on Thursday November 22. Beloved son of the late Maura and Edward, dear father of John and loving brother of

Rita and the late Raymond. He will be sadly missed by his son, sister, nieces Yvonne and Carol, nephew Dave, ex-wife Marjorie, cousin Olivia, Gerard and their family, relatives and friends. Vera Matthews Sr (née Keenan), Castletowncooley, Riverstown, Dundalk, peacefully, at home on Thursday November 27. Predeceased by her husband Bernard, son Pete, twin brother Peter and brother Owenie and sisters Alice and Molly. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters Vera and Margaret, son Brian, son-in-law Martin Malone, grandchildren Colin, Neil, Darren, Joanne, Brian, Karen and Brian, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Eileen Boyle (née Cunningham), Moorepark, Ardee, unexpectedly in her 94th year at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrrounded by her heartbroken family. Eileen, predeceased by her loving husband Sean, a loving and adored mother to Adrian, Shane, Lynda (Gunn), Susan, Mary, Ruth (Finnegan) and Paula (O’Neill); she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, her sons, daughters, dear sister Patricia, her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her heartbroken grandchildren, wonderful nephews and nieces, special friends and neighbours. Peader Hamill Forkhill Road, Lisdoo, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, on Monday November 26. Peader beloved husband of the late Eileen (née Smyth) and dear father of Fiona and Lorraine, grandad of Éabha, and Ryan brother of the late Pat. Deeply regretted by his daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law Kenneth Mc Eneaney, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Brian McKevitt (Comdt Retd), “The Old School House”, Dundalk Street, Carlingford, peacefully and with his family at The Mater Private Hospital on Monday November 26. Very deeply regretted by his beloved wife Denise, sons Páraic, Domhnall and Brian, daughter Áine, daughters in law Nathaile, Audrey and Sheila, grandchildren Liam, Donnacha, Sunniva, Conor, Ronan and Joe, brother Terry and his wife Kay, brothers-inlaw Dan and Jim, sisters-in-law Nora and Mary, nephews, nieces relatives, army comrades, and his many friends. Matt Hoey Louth Hall, Tallanstown, and formerly of Ravanny, Louth Village, Co. Louth. Peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Monday November 26. Matt beloved husband of Madge (née McGee) and brother of Lilly Kirk and the late Patsy, Thomas, Rose and Minnie. Deeply regretted by his wife, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Tom Martin Monvallet, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Sunday November 25. Tom, beloved husband of Anna (née McConnon), dear father of Margaret, Mary, Bernadette, Colm, James, Barbara, Anne, and Thomas, brother of Nancy, Owen Joe, Gerry, Paddy, Anthony and the late Jim and Alice. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sonsin-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

11 A man who left war-torn Somalia in search of a better life is celebrating after achieving his dream of becoming an Irish citizen. Nasir Yasin, who is living and working in Dundalk after completing his civil engineering degree in DkIT, travelled to Killarney for the official ceremony where he was one of over 3,000 people from over 120 countries have been conferred with Irish citizenship. After leaving Somalia in 2005, Nasir was based in Killarney and Wicklow before coming to Dundalk in 2008. Four years later he was granted permission to stay in Ireland on humanitarian grounds and he began his third level studies and graduated in 2017.

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Dundalk boxers win 11 gold medals

Local boxers enjoyed a successful night at the Louth Boxing Championships at the Holy Family Boxing Club in Drogheda. There were 133 bouts over the 3 days, both boys and girls from 11 years to 18 years and a novice section from age 19 up. Dealgan BC won a total of nine golds while O’Hanlon Park BC picked up two golds, with Sophie Curley from Dealgan winning Best Female Boxer. The gold medal winners from Dealgan were Caolan Murphy, Fionn Dynes, Jack McCarthy, Sophie Curley, Conall Byrne, Conall Treanor, Martin O’ Donaicha and Rory Staunton. Meanwhile, Belaal Elyaquot and Michael Fernandes claimed gold for O’Hanlon Park Boxing Club.

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Ireland the workshops seek to nurture creativity in the young people of Louth. The availability of these workshops will extend access to participants to utilise state of the art facilities in order to explore new concepts and nurture their creative thinking from a young age. The workshops will take place in the creative facilities in the

Pictured are Emmanuel Ntemuse and Alex O’Hagan, formerly of De La Salle College, who received All-Ireland Scholarships in the University of Limerick. In total 125 scholarships from 32 counties were awarded.

Irelands aim for treble

Young Irelands will be aiming for add the Leinster Junior Championship crown to the Louth title when they take on St Brigid’s of Offaly in the provincial decider on Saturday afternoon. The Dundalk side will be hoping to complete a hattrick as they have already won the Louth Division

3 league title in what has been a memorable season for the club. Young Irelands defeated the Westmeath and Kilkenny champions en route to the decider and will be confident they can come out on top. Saturday’s game in Drogheda has a 1.30pm throw-in.

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Delight for Willow Shane claims his first big success Grove residents By Paul Byrne

There was delight for residents in Willow Grove on the Carrick Road this week when Louth County Council announced that it’s taking charge of the roads in the estate. The estate is littered with potholes and the condition of the roads have been worsening each year. Unfortunately for the residents the estate was not in council ownership which meant that nothing could be done to fix the problem as it is technically was a private estate. Residents have fought for years to try and speed up the process of the council taking ownership of the estate so that they could begin repair work and after many arguments and resident’s protests that process can now finally begin. The uncertainty as to when the roads would be fixed was the main issue residents had so it was understandable that they were delighted with the news that the local authority had agreed to take in charge the roads in the estate. Speaking after the announcement, Willow Grove resident Darren Murphy stated that the whole community were very pleased. “Obviously we are all very happy with the news and we can now begin to try and re-establish a community feel in the estate. It has been a nightmare down here with the state of the roads which were a safety risk to not only the residents but also the likes of postmen and delivery services. There was actually a local taxi firm who had stopped driving

into the estate because of the state of the roads,” explained Darren. “The residents association down here have done great work to ensure this issue was continuously highlighted and we also want to thank the councillors who raised the issue at meetings over the past number of years. We don’t know exactly when work will begin but we are hopeful it will be in 2019 and we can get the estate back into some sort of order. I’d also like to pay tribute to the likes of Roddy Minogue and Con Nolan who started the fight a few years ago,” added Darren. Louth County Councillor Maria Doyle who has been supporting the Willow Grove residents by continuously raising the issue at council meetings welcomed the news calling it a significant step in ensuring that the roads will be repaired. “This is good news for all the residents concerned. It’s been about four years since a vote was taken to ask for the estate to be taking in charge by Louth County Council so it’s been a long time coming but we have now made progress thanks to pressure from the likes of myself and the residents association in Willow Grove. “Submissions or objections can be sent into Louth County Council up to the 17th January but this is a significant step forward in ensuring that the roads will be repaired in Willow Grove. I am hopeful that this work will be included in the programme for roads in 2019 and that we are in a position to begin work next year,” added Cllr Doyle.

Cuchulainn Cycling Club hosted a day of cyclo cross racing on Sunday last and it proved to be a very fruitful day. Despite the terrible weather, there was a huge turn out and some great racing. The club’s first big success of the day came when Shane Meegan won the under 10s race. In the under 10 girls the club took another two podium spots with Alicia Duffy and Nessa Casey-McCrystal in second and third. The under 12s Callum McCaffrey took the win ahead of another Cuchulainn rider Oliver O’Shaughnessy. In the girls races Rhiannon Dolan made it two wins in two weeks and again she had her sister Ffionn for company on the podium in third place. In the same race Grace O’Rourke was desperately unlucky as after riding in third place all day she suffered a mechanical issue on the final lap. How-

Local Government Eoghan Murphy could potentially remove them from office. The initial meeting took place three weeks ago and when asked to vote on the draft budget councillors rejected it by 19 votes to 7 with 26 out of 28 councillors voting on the issue. Having initially rejected that budget councillors met up again last Wednesday but once again they failed to adopt the budget with just five councillors voting in favour

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Stephen Kenny’s final campaign in charge of Dundalk FC is recounted in a new book which will be launched on Friday, December 7. Dundalk FC: Taking Back The Throne tells the story of one of the most successful seasons in the club’s history which saw Kenny’s wonderful group of players win their fourth SSE Airtricity League title in five years before going on to seal the double with a 2-1 victory over Cork City in the FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium. With top scorer Patrick Hoban, PFAI Player of the Year Michael Duffy and Oriel Park hero Chris Shields all playing a starring role, the history books were rewritten. Produced by local journalist Gavin McLaughlin, the book will be launched on Friday, December 7 at the County Museum in at 7pm.

Carols

St Nicholas Parish Church (Green Church) host Carols by Candlelight on Tuesday December 18 at 7.30pm. Featuring Dundalk Brass Band this traditional service of nine lessons and carols will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies.

Maeve Byrne, Jennifer Boland, Kaitlin Leavy,Tamara Crawley, Lois Leavy, Aoife Finegan, Hannah Fitzgerald, Leanne O’Brien at the Ardee Community School Variety Show

Exciting programme for An Tain An Táin Arts Centre’ has announced a new programme for January to April and according to Paul Hayes, Director of An Táin Arts Centre there is an exciting and varied line-up. “We have a huge host of local and touring music coming, including J’Adele, Christy Dignam, The Story of the Dubliners, Conal McIntyre and Mark Corcoran, Sophie Coyle, and Beyond the Horizon - a Pink Floyd Tribute. “The January to April film season boasts classics such as Sabrina (1954) and a special Sing-Along screening of Grease, as well as new Irish cinema, including The Devil’s Doorway, and Rosie. It’s also the return of the Film Season ticket. “Keep an eye out for fantastic theatre, both local and national, with Warrior of the Táin by Quintessence Theatre, Duet for One

U-10 winners on the podium

ever in a great show of club spirit herself and Ffionn shared the final step of the podium. The under 14 boys saw a clean sweep of the podium for the club with Cillian O’Shaughnessy winning ahead of Eoin Holmes and his twin brother Conor O’Shaughnessy.

Finally after he kids racing was done and the skies opened the mens race got underway. Stuart Holding of Cuchulainn took an early lead and looked very strong, before retiring to a puncture. Karl Dolan then took the lead, which he held all the way to the line.

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by Dundalk Theatre Workshop, Ireland’s Call with John Connors, and Freakshow by Big Telly Theatre Company,” continued Paul. “Families can look forward to Cliodhan Noonan’s Silver Tree, an introduction to theatre for babies, DabbleDoo Music workshop for five to 12 year olds, and child friendly film screenings of Tully and Paddington.” “I’m really looking forward to the wonderful music selection we have coming up, as well as the wide variety of film and theatre – you’re bound to find something of interest in our newest upcoming programme,” he added. you can see the entire programme on our website www. antain.ie right now! Book tickets at the Box Office at An Táin Arts Centre, Crowe Street, Dundalk, phone 9332332 or order online at www.antain.ie.

of passing it. Nineteen councillors rejected it while three abstained from the vote. Councillors met again on Sunday afternoon and after a lengthy debate and many arguments the budget was finally passed. After a vote the councillors were split on 1414 but chairman Liam Reilly used his casting vote to pass the budget. The main sticking point for councillors in Dundalk had been the proposal to hike pay parking rates up to €1.20 from €1. After much toing and froing councillors finally

agreed to meet the council half way and rubber stamp a 10c increase which will bring the rate of Pay Parking to €1.10. Speaking after the meeting Cllr Maria Doyle stated that the meeting had been fractious at times but noted that she along with the majority of councillor were happy that the pay parking rates didn’t increase by 20c. “It was a very forthright meeting with both councillors and council officials expressing their views. We had rejected the budget twice

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Santa Claus arrives at The Dairy Maid Coffee Shop at Stephenstown Pond, Knockbridge, at 11am on Saturday December 8 and will remain in his grotto until 4.30pm. Free parking.

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DkIT Applied Music graduate, Martha Guiney from Glen, County Down has been selected alongside four other exceptionally talented young musicians from Northern Ireland (NI) to receive the Young Musicians’ Platform Award by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and BBC Northern Ireland. Martha plays traditional flute and is a former pupil of Our Lady’s Grammar School, Newry. She graduated from DkIT in 2017 and recently completed a Masters in Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick. As part of the award, Martha will receive £5,000 in funding towards her continued training. This will allow her to spend a sizeable amount of time learning from a master musician, mentor, teacher or composer either in NI

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NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). M.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 three days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). M.M. 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 three days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). J.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 three days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). B.C. PRAYER TO ST JUDE Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges, particularly (here make your request). I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen. A.C.

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Marist students during their trip to France

St. Mary’s College, was honoured with the chance to take part in the UCAPE (Union to promote culture and professional advancement in Europe) meeting in Compiègne, France, which commenced from November 9 to 12. Commemorating the 100th year since World War I ended, this meeting of schools from all over Europe allowed many cultures to mix and create a charter in order to establish more unity in our world today. The students stayed with host families which allowed

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them the opportunity to learn about the local culture and also to improve their language skills. The group travelled to Lycée Jean Paul II in Compiègne for the UCAPE ceremony began with presentations from every student delegation about a hero of their choice. Marist students played their part with a presentation in Irish, French and English about the lives lost on the SS Dundalk and RMS Leinster. The group also visited the cemeteries for the soldiers who

special services tragically lost their lives fighting in the war. They then visited trenches in Peronne where they learned about the conditions in trenches and how hard life was for the soldiers back then. The followoing day a service was held at Eglise Saint Jacques in the Compiègne parish where they celebrated the life of the soldiers lost 100 years since World War I ended for all. On the final day of the trip the group visited Aeroville shopping centre just outside Paris.

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One in eight admit to drink-driving Ahead of the traditional Christmas party season, AA Ireland has warned motorists of the dangers of drink-driving after recent research carried out by the organisation found that over 1 in 8 motorists have driven while over the legal blood-alcohol limit in the past two years. In response to AN AA Ireland survey of almost 4,000 Irish motorists, 5.69% of respondents stated that within the past two years they had gotten behind of the wheel while over the blood-alcohol limit on one occasion. Meanwhile a further 5.90% admitted to drink-driving on up to 5 occasions, with 1.15% admitting to doing so on more than 5 occasions in the past two years. The survey found that male drivers were slightly more likely to have driven while over the legal limit in the past two years, with 13.44% of male respondents admitting to doing so on at least one occasion compared to 11.92% of female drivers. “Drink-driving has long been a scourge on Irish society and while such behaviour has become reprehensible in the eyes of most

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of us, there is still a significant minority who are selfishly willing to risk the safety of other road users rather than behaving responsibly,” Conor Faughnan, AA Director of Consumer Affairs stated. “We’re coming into a busy time on Irish roads as people attend work parties, family gatherings and try to squeeze in their Christmas shopping so we would urge those who are out at events to plan their journey home in advance and to leave the driving to someone else if you have enjoyed a few drinks.” “We all deserve to enjoy the holiday season after a busy year but we must all do so responsibly if we are to keep our roads safe. Struggling to get a taxi or having no public transport option doesn’t mean you have some right to disregard the law and the safety of others just so you can make it home.” The survey also found that just under a quarter of Irish motorists added between 17 and 24 have driven while over the legal limit in the past two years on at least one occasion, the highest figure of any age group. Meanwhile, those over 65 were the least likely

to have done so according to the survey, with 10.41% of motorists in this age bracket admitting to having driven while over the limit. “Ultimately, while the number of young drivers admitting to drink-driving was disturbingly high, there is no single age bracket here who can claim to be free of this problematic behaviour and it’s on all of us to do a better job of regulating our own behaviour as well as that of any friends or family who we may be attending events with in the weeks ahead,” Faughnan added. “However, as a nation we also need to reassess the resources and investment we provide Gardaí to allow them to police this behaviour. In the weeks and months ahead, we need to see more Gardaí out and about in all areas of the country, not just urban areas during the day but also in pub car parks late at night. We know that the number one deterrent of this kind of behaviour is flashing blue lights in the pub car park so we need to ensure Gardaí have the manpower and resources available to carry out these measures.”

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