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Reunion for Friary past pupils
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Thursday, 9th August, 2018. Vol. 11, Issue 32 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth
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A little girl’s hopes of getting life-chaning surgery have been boosted after a campaign was launched to fund a trip to the USA for medical treatment. Two-year old Zoe Murphy was diagnosed with quadriplegia and cerebral palsy at 21 months old and as a result suffers with spasticity and restricted movement. Zoe’s parents Lynda Bannon and Eamonn Murphy were told by doctors that their daughter faced the prospect of being in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. According to Linda her daughter has shown remarkable improvements over the past two months since she was introduced to CBD Oil. CBD oil is
Eve’s double double on a tandem
Zoe Murphy derived from the cannabis plant and has been gaining popularity in recent years as a medicinal aid for a range of ailments including epilepsy and managing physical pain. Continued on Page 2
Eve McCrystal’s added to her remarkable medal tally with two more golds at the Para-cycling World Championships in Maniago, Italy. Eve and her tandem partner Katie Dunlevy successfully defended both their time trial crown and road race titles to solidify their position as the best tandem duo in the world. In Para-cycling the stoker (Katie George) is the rider with the visual impairment sitting on the back of the bike, with the pilot (Eve) steering See Page 2
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Zoe dreams of life-changing surgery in America From Page 1 Zoe has improved so much that she is now eligible to receive life changing surgery in America that could improve her standard of living still further. Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy aims to selectively destroy problematic nerve roots in the spinal cord - potentially eradicating spasticity as Zoe’s bones/muscles continue to grow. That surgery will cost €100,000 and the first
steps to try and raise that amount have been started by the CBD Network in Ireland who have launched a gofundme page to try and help Zoe. The page was launched earlier this week and has already raised just over €1200. According to Lynda the surgery has given the family hope and they can now see a brighter future for Zoe. “We’re very happy with the progress made so far by Zoe and we’re determined to
try and raise enough money to send her to America for this life changing operation,” remarked Lynda. “We introduced Zoe to CBD oil a couple of months ago just before she turned two. At that time she was non-verbal and unable to walk and she suffered very badly from separation anxiety. She would cry unless either myself or my husband Eamonn were in the room and refused to interact with her siblings.
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last two months have been unbelievable. She has now begun to communicate with her sisters and has started smiling. She can take steps with the aid of a walker and has been discharged from the speech therapy clinic. “We are delighted with the improvements she has shown and we feel it is too much of a coincidence for those improvements not to be related to the CBD Oil. Dontate at www. gofundme. com/zoemurphyappeal.
Eve completes double double By Paul Byrne
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“I was very weary about starting Zoe on CBD oil and was a bit sceptical about it’s worth but in the main it was probably the stigma attached with taking the oil that was my biggest worry. In America CBD oil is hugely popular and used widely but there is a stigma in Ireland and that was in my head a bit. However, it is so hard to watch your child struggle with pain so we started Zoe on the oil and the improvements over the
Eve McCrystal added to her remarkable medal tally with two more golds at the Para-cycling World Championships in Maniago, Italy. Eve and her tandem partner Katie Dunlevy successfully defended both their time trial crown and road race titles to solidify their position as the best tandem duo in the world. In Para-cycling the stoker (Katie George) is the rider with the visual impairment sitting on the back of the bike, with the pilot (Eve) steering the bike. Since joining forces in 2013 the duo have improved each year and along the way have picked up a number of world titles including double gold in South Africa last year ago as well as gold and silver in the paralympics in Rio back in 2016. On Friday, Dunlevy and McCrystal defended their Time Trial
crown, finishing 17 seconds clear of the British duo Lora Fachie and Corrine Hall who took silver. The British duo were once again forced to settle for silver in the 81.6km road race as the Irish duo eased to victory over two minutes ahead of their rivals. Eve, who hails from Jenkinstown, enjoyed solo success just last month as she finally captured the women’s national title to confirm her place at the top of the tree in ladies cycling. Speaking after last weekend’s success at the world championships Eve was understandably thrilled to be leaving Italy with two more gold medals for her collection. “We are both absolutely delighted with our performances in Italy and it’s such a great feeling to have defended our titles. It takes so much work and dedication to win one of these world championships so to have won two last year and then come back
and defend them is hard to comprehend. “I think we were a lot more Zoe is hoping to travel to the US for surgery confident going into the races this year. We’ve been together a good few years now and our successes have given us that extra bit of confidence. We both felt great in the road race and when we increased the speed midway through the race and our rivals couldn’t respond. “We had 40km left to do on our own but we just increased the gap bit by bit and eventually won by about two and a half minutes. To achieve a double double is going to take a while to sink in,” stated Eve. Eve’s dream year isn’t finished yet however and she will now Must be available to travel turn her attention to the Ireland’s premier stage race Ras na mBan Full driving licence necessary which takes place next month. Safe pass desirable Eve is looking to become the first Irish winner of the race since OlExcellent rates of pay ivia Dilllon in 2013.
Involved in late night altercation
Two men who became involved in a late night altercation were given the chance to preserve their clean records when they appeared at Dundalk District Court. Robert Stewart (29) of Carrickedmond, Kilcurry, Dundalk, had the case against him struck out after he paid €500 to charity,
while Stephen Ronan (25) of 591 Ashling Park, Dundalk, had his case adjourned to September 5 to pay a similar sum. The court heard that the men, who didn’t know each other, became involved in row at Park St on March 17 last year. As a result they were charged with violent
disorder, intoxication, threatening & abusive behaviour and obstructing a peace officer. Solicitor Frank McDonnell stated that neither defendant had any great recollection of the night, and that there were a number of others involved who escaped detection.
Rape Crisis North East is inviting you to come along to their Car Boot Sale on Sunday August 26 in McEvoy’s Car Park, Bachelor’s Walk entrance, Dundalk. Admission for buyers is €2 per person, free entry for children attending with parents. Organised by Rape Crisis North East, the event takes place from
10am to 4pm and sellers with their cars can set-up from 9am at a fee of €10 per car and €15 per van. This is a great opportunity to sell on some of your used equipment and bits and pieces and perhaps purchase some other much needed items. All proceeds will go to Rape Crisis North
East to provide a much needed counselling and support service to the increased number of women, men and teenagers attending the service. Prior booking for sellers is essential. To book your space contact Rape Crisis North East Centre on 042 - 9339491 or email info@rcne.ie.
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Man claimed that weighing scales were for making buns A man who claimed that he had weighing scales in his house for making buns failed in a bid to have €700 returned to him at Dundalk District Court. Nicholas Muckian (41) of Sportsmanshall, Dundalk, was found to have drugs, weighing scales and traces of cocaine at his home along with €700 cash when Gardai searched his house on June 22, 2016. Evidence was given that the keys to a Mercedes car which
had been stolen in Lucan were found in his kitchen. The car had false number plates when it was located in Newry. After he was arrested, Mr Muckian told Gardai that money was for rent. An application was made by Gardai to have the money forfeited and it was stated in evidence that Mr Muckian was not working at the time, nor was he claiming Social Welfare. Mr Muckian told the court that he had taken the money from a
Credit Union account and told Judge John Coughlan that he had saved the money while working as a welder for 15 years. He had not been working at the time due to a back injury. When Judge Coughlan asked why he had weighing scales he replied that they were for making buns. In making order to forfeit the money, Judge Coughlan stated: “He is a drug dealer and he is telling me lies”.
St Kevin’s U-12 Camogie Champs
The St Kevins squad that won the Louth U-12 Camogie title after defeating St Bride’s in the final.
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Once a college dropout, Maria Maguire, newly elected President of DkIT Students Union (SU), is relishing third level life the second time round. As the first woman to take the position of DkIT SU President in more than 15 years, Maria, a third year Business and Management student said, “I am very honoured to have been elected to this role and I am also immensely proud to be the first ever mature student to take up the opportunity.” Maria (43) says she and re-elected Vice-President Aaron Geagan (24) will compliment each other in the coming year. Among the first to encourage her to run and then to congratulate her on her success was her son Liam (16). Liam always encouraged her to return to further edu-
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cation and then when she found the first few weeks difficult, she went to the Students Union and so began the seeds of her future role. “The SU team were so
supportive during my first year in college and I remember thinking that one day I would like to use my skills to have a similarly positive impact on others” As a result she said, “I have always wanted to run for the Students Union.” Maria was heavily involved in student life from the start of her academic career, she established the Mature Student Society during her first year and was later elected to class representative. Most recently, she was nominated as a member of the DkIT Governing Body and actively promotes the student voice on decision making at DkIT. All of these experiences helped towards her deciding to run for the office in the final year of her 3 year degree. “I ran under the banner ‘Bringing the SU to You’
and we will now bring a clinic every fortnight to each of the four buildings on campus.” “Our campus is quite spread out and there are so many interesting things happening every week. I believe that bringing communities together will help to enhance the overall student experience.” “I hope that my presidency will ensure that the SU is more visible and approachable across all corners of the campus. Students are more likely to come up to you if they see around, rather than having to seek you out” Maria is also passionate about encouraging diversity within student politics. “I would like to see more diversity within our class representative council which is reflective of our current student body. I hope to establish a SU advisory
team with representatives from international students, students with disabilities, mature students, LGBTI students, other groups and of course other women.” “A lot of girls have come up to me since the election to say that they feel more willing to come to the SU now which can only be a good thing.” This is not her first time going to college. “I went to art college in Belfast when I was 19. I did 1 year of a Foundation and two years of a degree and then decided, ‘I don’t want to do this anymore so it’s true that I am a college drop-out.” Now, as a mature student and single parent, she is encouraging people to not let them be put off by returning to education later in life. “My son Liam has always encouraged me to go back to college. When
I turned 40 it all fell into place. I had wanted direction and stability and although I had spent years working in different jobs, I had no higher-level qualifications to my name and I thought it was time to get them.” “I want to be a role model for Liam and also for anybody else. Like many others out there, I have had some quite challenging times in my life. I know what it is like to be unemployed and I know that it can sometimes feel impossible to pull yourself back. Education is a great enabler and I am living proof that that even in your 40s, things can come together”. Having officially commenced the role on July 1, Maria, added: “I have been busy putting plans in place so that come September, we will be ready to rock and roll.”
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Banned From Driving A man who pleaded guilty to driving without insurance while disqualified was given the chance to avoid a prison sentence when he appeared at Dundalk District Court. Logan Murphy (25) of 14 Williamson Place, Dundalk, had the case against him adjourned until December 5 for a Probation Report by Judge John Coughlan who said he would consider 240 hours of Community Service in lieu of five months. The judge also banned the defendant from driving for ten years. Evidence was given that Mr Murphy was observed driving at speed at Coes Road, Dundalk, on May 5 this year. Insp John O’Flaherty stated that the defendant has been disqualified at the time after being convicted of drink driving.
Joes Lotto There was no winner of the St Josephs GFC lotto jackpot of €3,000. The numbers drawn were 8,12,25,26. The €50 winners were 1. Paula Murtagh c/o Paul Murtagh. 2. Julie Durrigan c/o Paddy Bell. 3. Philip Brennan c/o John Brennan
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Friary past pupils invited to reunion on September 1
Fourth Class from St Malachy’s Girls NS in 1970
By Eunan Whyte Two past pupils of the Friary primary school in Dundalk are looking to reconnect with old classmates by holding a reunion in the Windsor Bar on September 1. Linda Sweeney and Patricia Mullen (nee McKey) are looking for some help in getting their old school pals together for a reunion next month. Patricia and Linda are inviting all pupils in the girls school who started in 1965-1973 to come along to the Windsor for what promises to be a wonderful evening of reminiscing and laughter.
The picture shows girls in the Friary School from 1970 and Patricia and Linda are looking to get in touch with as many of the ladies as possible to invite them to the reunion. According to Patricia they have got in contact with a number of girls already from their class but they are eager to get in touch with others they have not been able to contact. “We have most of the names in the school photograph but we are missing a few and sadly a few of them have passed away. So far we have contacted about 30 ladies from the Friary Girls School (also known as
St Malachy’s). Unfortunately, there were a few girls missing on the day of the school photograph so we just want to get the word out that we are holding a reunion,” explained Patricia. “There is another photo floating about but we are not sure of its whereabouts so not all ladies are been contacted so we need to put the word out that this reunion is for all pupils who started in the year 1965 -1973. All are welcome to this wonderful reunion which we have named ‘The Friary Class of 1970’. “We have a private area booked in the Windsor Bar on September 1
and we will be meeting up at 7pm for food which will be served at 8pm. We have had contact from many ladies already who will be going including one who will be attending all the way from Australia. Any ladies that can’t make it we will be sure to raise a glass to you on the evening. “There will also be discussions on the night to have masses said in the Friary church for our classmates who are no longer with us,” concluded Patricia. Anybody with any information can contact Patricia Mullen on 0876819464.
has now agreed to extend this three year cap to farms and businesses where a family successor continues to operate
the farm or business for six years. “This is a very welcome move. It will go some way to easing the pressure on older people and their families here in Louth. This week, the Cabinet met and gave approval for Minister of State with special responsibility for Mental Health and Older People Jim Daly to immediately begin work on the necessary legislation to introduce the changes. Under the current regime, farm and business owners are required to give the State 7.5pc of the value of their land for each year spent in a nursing home. This will now be capped at three years.
Fair deal scheme changes will benefit older people in Louth Changes to the treatment of farms and businesses under the Fair Deal Scheme is a great development for older people and their families, according to Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick. Fair Deal, is a scheme under which the cost of nursing home care is managed through the HSE paying either the full or part of the cost. The scheme allows those responsible with paying the resident’s portion to defer the charges. Deputy Fitzpatrick said: “I’m delighted that the Government has decided to make the Fair Deal scheme even fairer. The Programme for a Partnership Government committed to
Peter Fitzpatrick, TD.
remove discrimination against small business and family farms under the scheme. “The Government
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Clann Naofa Boxing Academy in the top four best ABA Championship Clubs in Ireland
1 Solar System Which planet is closest to the sun? 2 Europe In which European country would you find the cities of Antwerp and Ghent? 3 Sport Gridiron is the term used to describe the playing field of which sport? 4 Television What couple were announced as the winners of ITV’s Love Island? 5 Cartoons In the cartoon world, who has a cousin called Slowpoke Rodriguez? 6 Rivers The River Nile flows into what sea? 7 Ireland Who became the first President of the Republic of Ireland in June 1938?
8 Human Body Which is the longest bone in the human body? 9 Transport CDN is the International Driving Code for what country? 10 Literature What is Frankenstein’s first name in Mary Shelley’s novel? Stinker What did FBI chief J Edgar Hoover ban his agents from walking on?
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Out of the 500 amateur boxing clubs in Ireland, Clann Naofa Boxing Academy has climbed to number four in the country after their two outstanding young girl boxers Shauna O Callaghan, and Evelyn Igharo lifted their respective under 18 National Boxing Championship Titles at 60kg and 64kg in the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday 28th July last. Shauna, who is a nine times Irish Champion and also a current European Silver Medallist, put on the performance of her life time in out scoring Margarita Nevin from St Bridget’s Boxing Club, Kildare with the Judges rightly awarding her a unanimous decision in a strongly contested but very one sided competition. Such was the high intensity of this contest that the crowd was literally on its feet throughout the contest as both boxers fought hard with each other from start to finish but Shauna’s
Members of Clann Naofa Boxing Club
much more dominating, powerful and accurate punches won the day, and her hand was raised as a worthy Irish Champion to the jubilation of the Clann Naofa coaches Jim O’ Neill and Gerard Ronan. Clann Naofa’s other starlet Evelyn Igharo was straight into the ring after Shauna to meet Nevin’s club-mate Katelyn Phelan and it was very obvious that Phelan was out to take revenge for her associate’s defeat. From the
opening bell Phelan tried hard to pin Evelyn down to try and land serious punches on her. Evelyn however was just too slick as she danced around making Phelan feel like she was chasing shadows as she darted in and out, scoring at will, and with powerful and accurate punching she easily outperformed her opponent to deservedly lift the under 18 Irish Boxing Championship Title with a unanimous
decision from the very impressed Judges. This win brings Evelyn’s total of Irish Championships at aged just seventeen to eleven. Added to this she also currently holds a Silver European Championship Medal which she won in Italy in February this year. Clann Naofa Boxing Academy’s status is further cemented through its two other current European Silver Medals won by the superb young boxers Dearbhla
Tinnelly aged thirteen and Nasya Mcjyn Igelige aged just twelve in the boy/ girl European Championships which were held in Bulgaria in May this year. Since the opening of their new club in Muirhevnamor in 2004, Clann Naofa Boxing Academy have accumulated a total of one hundred and thirty six Championship Titles. Thirty -four Irish Titles, four European Silver Medals and also one hundred and two Leinster and Micheal Andrews Titles. In conversation with head coach Mr. Jim O Neill, he reminisced, “at the beginning we really didn’t visualise that we could bring success so quickly to the club, but I knew personally that we would get there eventually, in reality I thought that it would take a little bit longer than it has. However our boxers put so much effort and commitment into their training that the coaches at times have trouble trying to keep with them.
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Genuinely it was always our ambition to be situated amongst the best amateur boxing clubs in Ireland and when Shauna and Evelyn led the way into Europe then I knew we were on our way and Dearbhla’s and Nasya’s European successes have further cemented this. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our Sponsors, our staff, all of young boxers and their families, the community of Muirhevnamor and the ladies in the Muirhevnamor Community Centre for all the help that they gave us during the past year. We are really looking forward to our new season’s training starting September 2018 when hopefully the next Shauna or Evelyn, or the next Dearbhla or Nasya will come to the fore in our club or will newly walk through the door and start us all on another journey that will lead us to further Irish, European and possibility Olympic success and boxing glory”.
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Sprint Classic Final at Dundalk Stadium
The final of Ireland’s only Sprint Classic, The Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup will take place on the evening of Wednesday August 15 at Dundalk Stadium where the top six sprinters in Ireland go to traps to compete for a prize fund of €35,000 with a winner’s purse of €20,000. Barney O’Hare, Managing Director of Bar One Racing said: “The Sprint Cup is shaping up to be an exciting contest with the top Sprinter’s in the country still vying for the €35,000 prize fund and I look forward to seeing who remains to contest the title.” The evening’s programme of greyhound racing promises to be a great night with doors opening at 5.30pm to the sounds of the Casino Dixieland Jazz Band with kids entertainment and a goodie bag for all children attending. After the excitement of the Bar One Rac-
ing Irish Sprint Cup Final 2018; one can dance the night away to Sugartown Road. Emma Meehan, Sales & Marketing Manager for Dundalk Stadium said: “The Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup is Ireland’s only Sprint Classic event and one of the highlights of our racing calendar. We are very grateful to Bar One Racing for their ongoing support of Dundalk Stadium. We hope that the programme of kids’ entertainment gives mum and dad an opportunity to bring the little ones along to enjoy a family night out ahead of the summer ending. “We are delighted that Patience Jumbo Gula will be attending the meeting with her family as guests of Dundalk Stadium in light of Dundalk Stadium’s sponsorship of Patience in May 2018. Patience will have her silver medal to hand if any budding
athletes or sports fans wish to have their photo taken with a very talented local athlete.” Kids’ entertainment is free and available from 5.30pm with kids under 14 enjoying free admission, there is also a chance to win a family holiday of an overnight stay in the D Hotel, Drogheda with a family pass to Tayto Park. Champion’s restaurant offers a restaurant package for the evening of Wednesday 15th August for €30pp! Dundalk Stadium opens its doors again on the evening of Friday 17th August for a programme of horse racing from 5.45pm featuring the Bar One Racing Mourne Handicap and the Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Red God’ Handicap leading to greyhound racing thereafter. The evening doesn’t end there as the band ‘Long Time Coming’ entertain on the evening of August 17.
Action from the Louth Camogie U-12 Final where St Kevins defeated Blackrock/ Knocbridge
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The St Kevins captain accepts the Louth U-12 Camogie trophy after her side defeated Blackrock/Knockbridge in the final recently
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Drogheda Welcomes Fleadh Cheoil Na héireann 2018 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is making its way to Ireland’s Ancient East for the first time in many years to celebrate Irish tradition through music, song, dance and Irish language. The Fleadh is the pivotal event in every Traditional Irish Musician’s annual calendar and this August marks the first time in many years that it will be held on the east coast and Drogheda is perfectly positioned to capitalise on the population numbers in both Dublin and Belfast. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 offers Drogheda and the surrounding region a unique opportunity to showcase itself on both a national and international stage. With over 400,000 people expected to visit the region for the weeklong festival, 30% of which are expected to travel from overseas, organisers are committed to promoting Drogheda and County Louth as a world-class tourist destination. Drogheda is expected to reap significant economic benefits from the week-long event, with an estimated €40m expected to flow into County
Louth as a result of the Fleadh. The long term benefits will include increased awareness of Drogheda and County Louth as a tourist destination and the forging of strong community ties. Commenting on Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Dr Labhrás Ó’ Murchú, Ardstiúrthóir Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann said: “Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is now the largest and most unique cultural festival in the world. “Its significance is cultural, economic and social and it is a tribute to all those who kept our cultural traditions alive down through the decades. Drogheda is an ideal venue for this celebration of whom we are as a people.” Colm Breheny, Ireland’s Ancient East Manager, Failte Ireland commented: “Failte Ireland is delighted to support Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda this August. Hosting such a prestigious event affords County Louth an unrivaled opportunity to showcase the many things it has to offer to both residents and visitors alike from heritage, culture
and Irish tradition. “2018 also marks the first time that the Fleadh will take place on the north east coast of Ireland, allowing us to shine a spotlight on what makes Ireland’s Ancient East truly special.” Whether attending for one day or the entire week, Drogheda and County Louth as a whole offer a wealth of attractions and the warmest of welcomes to visitors this August. Event Line-Up Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 boasts some of the country’s most talented musicians, singers and dancers including Martin Hayes and Denis Cahill, Zoë Conway, Damien Dempsey, Pádraigín Ni Uallacháin, Sibéal Davitt and Gerry O’Connor. Visitors can look forward to seeing Stockton’s Wing reform for a one-off performance for the first time in decades, whilst Irish traditional band Beoga who were recently announced as the support act for Ed Sheeran’s greatly-anticipated Irish shows, are sure to draw large crowds into Drogheda this August.
This year’s line-up has been described as one of the most exciting to date, with an array of artists of local, national and international significance including the Hot House Flowers, Julie Fowlis, Frankie Gavin, Odhrán Ó Casaide, Mairead and Triona Ni Dhomhnall, Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny, Moya Brennan & Cormac De Barra, Ulaid, The Voice Squad and Sibeal O Casaide. Completing the line-up are Kieran Hanrahan, The Flanagan Brothers, Michael Holo- Young musicians at the launch of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 han, Mick O’Brien & Family, banjo player Stevie Dunne, the RTÉ Contempo Quartlet and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in a programme that also celebrates Irish traditional music song and dance and its importance through families and the intergenerational exchange that takes place. Tickets are now available to purchase for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 and the line-up of events and performances, which will take place every day from Sunday August 12 through to Sunday 19, is available to view at www.fleadh- Zoë Conway pictured here with Hothouse Flowers musician Liam Ó cheoil.ie. Maonlaí at the launch of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018
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Application may be inspected or purchased on payment of a specified fee not exceeding the The happy house we once NOVENA TO THE reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices enjoyed SACRED HEART of the Planning Authority, Louth County Coun- How sweet the memory still Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past cil, located at Town Hall, Crowe Street, Dundalk, But death has left a vacant I asked you for many favours Co Louth, from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to place This time, I ask for this special Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority The world can never fill. favour (mention it). Take it, in writing and on payment of the prescribed fee —From your loving wife Rose. dear Heart of Jesus and place it €20 within 5 weeks of the date of receipt of the CURLEY within your own broken heart, application by the Authority. DAD where your Father sees it. Then LOUTH CO. COUNCIL—Further information. No matter how life changes I, Sean Nash have submitted to the planning in his merciful eyes, it will beauthority significant Further Information in No matter what we do come your favour, not mine. relation to planning application Ref—17951, A special place within our Amen. Say this prayer for 3 Planning Permission for refurbishment and hearts days. Promise publication and alterations to existing dwellinghouse which Is always kept for you. favours will be granted. (Never is listed as a Protected Structure under the Dundalk and Environs Development Plan 2009- —Sadly missed and always re- known to fail). J.C. membered by Pierce, Made2015 Reference No. D490 to include the compleNOVENA TO THE tion/reinstatement of internal elements and line, Rachel and Aaron. SACRED HEART two storey extension to the rear, elevational CURLEY Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past changes and all associated site works at 64 ChaDAD pel Street, Dundalk, Co.Louth. The significant I asked you for many favours We think of you in silence further information includes: Revised plans, This time, I ask for this special sections and elevations including works that We often speak your name favour (mention it). Take it, have been carried out to date and the works re- But all we have are memories dear Heart of Jesus and place it quired to restore the character of the protected And your picture in a frame. within your own broken heart, structure. The works carried out to date include removal of walls, ceilings and floor finishes. Your resting place we visit where your Father sees it. Then Reinstatement of internal finishes (walls, ceil- And put flowers there with in his merciful eyes, it will beings and floors) to restore the character of the care come your favour, not mine. protected structure. Method statement and But no one knows the Amen. Say this prayer for 3 specifications for the main elements of the reinstatement works including the windows and heartache days. Promise publication and plastering elements to restore the character of As we turn and leave you favours will be granted. (Never the protected structure. The Significant Further there. known to fail). P.K. Information has been furnished to the Planning —Always remembered by your Authority in respect of this proposed developdaughter Michelle; son-inment, and are available for inspection or purlaw John; grandsons Adam chase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost and Sean. Anniversary Mass of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Louth Co. Council, Town Hall, Crowe in St Nicholas Church on Street, Dundalk during its public opening hours Sunday 12th August @ 12pm (Monday—Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm). A subMass. mission or observation in relation to the Further Information/Revised Plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority not later than two weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the newspaper and site notice by the Planning Authority. A submission or observation must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of €20.00, except in the case of a person or body who has already made a submission or observation. LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—I Eugene Devlin intend to apply for Full Planning Permission for development at Castletown Road, Dundalk, Co.Louth. The development will consist of the following—the construction of 3 story apartment block consisting of 5no. 2-bedroom ground floor apartments and 5 no. 3-bedroom duplex apartments above and all associated site development works to include for 15nr car parking spaces, bin storage and public open spaces which are to service the proposed development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased on payment of a specified fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20 within 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making decision on the application. The planning authority may grant subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
CONLON 35th Anniversary In loving memory of our dear father Mattie Conlon 18 Hughes Park, whose anniversary occurs on 6th August. Padre Pio pray for him. They say it’s a beautiful journey From the old world to the new Someday we’ll make that journey Just to be with you. And when we reach those golden gates That leads to Heaven’s door We’ll put our arms around you And we won’t be sad no more. A lot in life has changed A lot in life is new But one thing that will never change Are the memories we have of you. —Always remembered and loved by you’re loving family.
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legal notices AN CHUIRT DUICHE The District Court District Court Area of Dundalk District No. 6 Public Dance Halls Act, 1935, Section 2 Notice of Application for a Public Dancing Licence Seamus Lambe, Chairman, Kilkerley Community Development Group Limited – Applicant TAKE NOTICE that I Seamus Lambe of Newtownbalreagan, Kilkerley, Dundalk, County of Louth, Chairman of the above mentioned Kilkerley Community Development Group Limited intends to apply to the District Court sitting at the Courthouse, Dundalk, County Louth on 27th September 2018 at 10.00 a.m. for the grant of a Licence to use a particular place to with Kilkerley Community Development Group Limited premises situate at Plaster, Kilkerley, Dundalk in the County of Louth in Court Area and District aforesaid for Public Dancing. Dated this 1st day of August 2018 Signed: Hamill Wallace & Hardy Solicitors for the Applicant 2 Demesne, Dundalk, County Louth To: The District Court Clerk, The Courthouse, Dundalk, County Louth. And to: The Superintendent of the Garda Siochana, Dundalk Garda Station, The Crescent, Dundalk, County Louth. And to: The Secretary, Louth County Council, Council Offices, Millennium Buildings, St. Alphonsus Road, Dundalk, County Louth, Being the Fire Authority for the purposes of the Fire Services Act, 1981, and being the Local Authority for the purposes of the Public Dance Halls Act 1935.
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in Brief Cursillo Pilgrimage
Cursillo Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday September 1 with bus leaving Dundalk at 8am. For bookings please contact St Patrick’s Parish on 042 9334648. Fare €20. All are welcome.
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The following numbers were drawn on Monday July 30 for the St Brides GFC lotto jackpot of €4,800 – 4, 8, 21, 29. There was no winner. Match 3 winner of €200 was Paul Kirk.
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Brian Óg claims Captain’s Prize at Dundalk Brian Óg Renaghan was the winner of Gerry Byrne’s Captain Prize after he shot a two round total of 138 to win by one stroke from Eamon Kelly. A six under par 66 in Saturday’s Qualifying Round left the six handicapper tied for the first round lead with Sunday qualifiers Gregory McCaughey (8) and Austin Carroll (15) and they were paired together in the last group as the top 30 from the qualifying rounds were seeded for the Final Round. By the time they teed off on Sunday afternoon the fi-
nal group were well aware that the experienced Michael Hamilton (16) had followed up an opening round of 74 with a 66 to set the target at 140, four under par. Eamon Kelly (12), playing in the fifth group ahead of the joint leaders, was the first to better Hamilton’s score when he returned a 66 and signed for a two round total of 138 having posted a level par round of 72 in Saturday qualifying. For a while it looked as though Kelly would hang on as the following groups failed to match or better his
six under par total but Renaghan managed to hold things together to pip him and take the Mick Spillane Cup which is awarded each year to the winner of the Captain’s Prize. Kelly took second place overall with Hamilton winning the Veteran’s Prize. Aaron Grant (+2) shot gross rounds of two under par 70 for a two round total of 140 and claimed the Gross Prize. Conor Curran (2), Paul O’Callaghan (11) and Trevor Giff (12) all finished on 140 nett and took the third, fourth and fifth overall prizes.
Brendan Duffy (12) on 141 took the Category One Prize with John McKeever (13) claiming the Category Two Prize on 143 while Gerry Campbell (26) took the Category Three Prize on 143. Brian McDonnell (13) shot a fabulous round of 43pts to win Wednesday’s Open Singles Stableford competition by three points from Shane Hession (4) who also shot the day’s best gross score of 36pts. Best wishes to Eoin Murphy who will be part of the Ireland team at the Boys U18 Home Internationals from
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August 7 to 9. This year the event is being played at Royal Dornoch in Scotland with England bidding for a threein-a-row and Ireland searching for a first win since 2013. Dundalk Golf Club’s Caolan Rafferty has broken into the top 100 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings following his victory at the South of Ireland Championship in Lahinch last week. The 25-year-old jumped 84 places to 78 and he is now Ireland’s second highest ranked player behind Robin Dawson, who is ranked ninth in the world.
Homeless crisis in Louth deepens - Adams Sinn Féin Louth TD Gerry Adams has described the homelessness figures for June as deeply disturbing and evidence of a government and of a Housing Minister failing to properly address the crisis in housing and homelessness. Teachta Adams stated that Minister Eoghan Murphy has now been in office for a full year and
despite claims of progress, the housing figures for last month are evidence of a Minister failing to do his job. “Last June there were 115 homeless adults in the North East region of whom 110 were in Louth. There were 14 families and 40 children. Twelve months later the number of homeless in the North
East region has jumped to 129, of whom 125 are in Louth. There are now 24 families and 54 children. “Across the state there are now 9,872 homeless people – an increase of almost 2,000 on this time last year. June has seen increases in the numbers of families and children accessing emergency accommodation in Louth and in the
state,” added Deputy Adams. “The reality is that without the right kind of action this crisis is not going to end. The Government, for example, should move to amend the Residential Tenancies Act to prevent buy-to-let landlords who benefit from tax breaks from issuing vacant possession notices to quit when selling a property.”
Woman told to pay compensation A woman was warned at Dundalk District Court that she would be sent to prison if she didn’t pay compensation. Terezia Munteanu (36) of 68 Bridge St, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to stealing goods to the value of €229 from Leavy’s, Clanbrassil St, on June 28 this year. The court heard that she had ten previous convictions, including theft. Solicitor Eleanor Kelly stated that her client was a Romanian national and a mother of four. She added that two of her children are in care and that as she was struggling to survive. She was only involved in this behaviour in order to make ends meet. When Judge John Coughlan stated that the goods had not been recovered he put the case back to September 26. He stated that the defendant was selling perfume and added that he wanted all the goods recovered or Ms Munteanu would be facing a prison sentence.
Brian Gallagher Gyles brothers Peter and Hugh, home following a short Gerry Poucher Marlbog Quay, Riverstown, Dundalk, sisters Kathleen, Frances, illness surrounded by her Road, Haggardstown, Dunlate of Eircom, peacefully Anne, Mary and Pauline, loving family on Wednesdalk and formerly Dominic Our Lady of Lourdes Hosuncle Oliver, brothers-inday August 1. Deeply reStreet, Newry, peacefully, pital, Drogheda, on Sunday law, sisters-in-law, nephgretted and sadly missed at home, surrounded by ters Mary Ward, Carmel Enda (London), daughters ton) and grandson Gerard. August 5. Loving husband ews, nieces, relatives and by her loving husband Halpenny, sons Martin, Denis Lambe Dulargy, Eithne (Fr. Murray Park) his loving family on Monof Geraldine and cherfriends. Aidan, daughters Mary, TerAustin, Linus and Bernard, and Maura (Australia), Ravensdale, Dundalk, day July 30. Sadly missed ished father of Gavin and Bridgie Morgan (née esa, Carol, Catriona, Sandra her sisters Ethna, Josie and son-in-law Michael Rogpeacefully, in Glencarron and remembered with love Colin. Brian will be sadly Byrne), Louth Hall Cotand Deirdre, sons-in-law, Olive, sons-in-law, daughers, daughter-in-law MarNursing Home, Crossby his beloved wife Ann, missed and remembered tages, Tallanstown, peacegrandchildren, sisters Nan ters-in-law, grandchildren, guerite Lambe, grandchilmaglen on Friday August daughter Sarah, son Derek, with love by his wife, sons, fully in Our Lady of LourMaher and Mary Donogreat-grandchildren, sisterdren Sarah, Rebecca and 3. Beloved husband of the Sarah’s partner Shane, daughter-in-law Sharyn, des Hospital, Drogheda on ghue, brother Peter, sisterin-.law, nephews, nieces, Ciara, brother-in-law Billy, late May and dear father grandchildren David, Sadbrothers Dom, Kevin, and Friday August 3. Bridgie in-law, nieces, nephews cousins, extended family, sister-in-law Lily, nephews, of Siobhán, Mark, John, hbh and Amy, his brother Jim, sisters Martha, Claire will be sadly missed by her and a wide circle of friends. relatives neighbours and nieces, extended family, Nigel, Ivor and Jerome. He Eamon, sisters Irene, Rita and the late Moira, nieces, loving husband Paddy, her Predeceased by parents, friends. relatives, wonderful neighwill be sadly missed by his and Patsy (Canada), sistersnephews, extended family, daughter Sinéad, Sinéad’s Kathleen Agnew (née brothers, sister, sister-inbours and friends. daughter, sons, sons and in-law, brothers-in-law, neighbours and friends. partner Kieran, The Callalaw and her dearly loved Kearney), Dublin Street, Markey daughters-in-law Tony, Thomas nephews, nieces, relatives Jim Curtis Drumbroagh, ghan Family, her brother grand-daughter Rose. Dundalk, peacefully, in “Raymere” Avenue Road, Marian, Trish, Angela, Anna and friends. Ballybay Road, CarrickmaHughie (Louth Village), sisBlackrock Abbey Nursing Dundalk, suddenly at home Patricia Murphy Seaand Emmajane, grandcross.and formerly Cluan ters Mary (Bailieborough), forth, Blackrock, peacefully Harry Lawrence McHome on Thursday August on Thursday August 2. children Conor, Daniel, Enda, Dundalk, peaceMaggie (Mullacrew), Phylis after a long and valiant 2. Beloved wife of Brian Tommy beloved husband Declan, Emma, Donna, Swiney Street, Dundalk, fully, in Castleross Nursing (Donaghmoyne), Bernafight, in St. Teresa’s ward, and dear mother of Patrick, of Nellie (née Dowd) and Daniel, Adele, Shauna, and Swords, (formerly Aer Home, Carrickmacross, dette (Killanny), brothBeaumont Hospital on Ciaran and Noel. She will dear father of Sally, Brian, Nathan, David, Nadine, Lingus) peacefully, in Louth surrounded by his loving ers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Tuesday July 31. Patricia be sadly missed by her lovBerni, and Tina, grandad Calum, Dylan, Kian and SiCounty Hospital, surroundfamily on Sunday July 29. muched loved nephew Joe, (artist), much loved wife ing husband, sons, daughof Stephen, Robin, Ryan, mon, great-grandchildren, ed by his family on Sunday Sadly missed and rememnephews, nieces, relatives, ters-in-law Marie, Jennifer of Michael Quigley and deJack, Tara and Liam. Deeply sisters Patsy, Dorcas and July 29. He will be sadly bered with love by his beneighbours and friends. and Patricia, grandchildren regretted by his wife, son, voted mother of Michael Kathleen, brothers-in-law, missed by his wife Pauline, loved wife Antoinette, his Kathleen McKenny (née Padraic, Christine, Kerry, daughters, grandchildren, Junior, daughter of the late nephews, nieces, relatives son Aidan, daughters children Ken, Paul, Alison, Charlotte and Jonathan, sons-in-law Ian Needham, McCormack), Stoneylane, Dermot and Geri Murphy. and friends. Marion, Helen and Róisín, nephews, nieces, relatives John Lambe Marian Park, Ciarán Parnell, and Stuart Declan and Judy, sons-inArdee, peacefully surShe will be sadly missed daughter-in-law Rita, sonand friends. Predeceased Connor, daughter-in-law law Francis and Richard, rounded by her family at by her husband, son, sisDundalk, in his 90th year, in-law Vincent, grandson by her father Hugh KearMairead, brother of Rita daughters-in-law Ailbhe, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Arters Michele, Madeline, peacefully at Our Lady of Tom, brothers Edward, Rayney, Louth Brigade, Irish Dixon, Gerry, Paddy and Nessa and Anne-Marie, dee on Saturday August 4. Geraldine, Valerie, Miriam, Lourdes Hospital, on Thursmond and Colm, sisters-inVolunteers, 1916, mother Vincent, nephews, nieces, grandchildren Siobhán, Kathleen is predeceased Pamela and Iseult, brothers day July 31. Predeceased law, brothers-in-law, nephLizzie (nee Hearty), sisrelatives and friends. Aaron, Niamh, Darragh, by her husband John and Dermot and Simon, mothby his wife Nora (née ters Peggy, Bridie and Lily, Hanratty ews, nieces, relatives and Laoibhse, Róisín, Sadhbh, brother Michael and will Byrne). John will be sadly Kathleen er in law Breege, aunts, unbrothers William (Australia) (nee Osborne), Charleville, friends. Predeceased by his Anna, Hayley, Ava, Charbe very sadly missed by missed by his loving famcle, cousins, relatives and and Hugh (WolverhampDunleer, peacefully at her lotte, Leah and James, her loving family daughily, sons Billy (Dromiskin), friends. brothers David and Tom.
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ROAD USERS BEARING THE COST OF DAMAGED SURFACES
Over 60% of Irish people have had their chosen mode of transport damaged as a result of striking a pothole according to recent research. In response to an AA Car Insurance survey of over 5,000 people, 62.66% of respondents stated that damage had been caused to their car, motorbike or bike as a result of moving over an unrepaired pothole. In the case of motorists, tyre damage was the most likely fallout of a run-in with a poorly maintained road. Of those who had their car damaged by a pothole, 58.67% reported that one or more of their tyres had either been punctured, with 41.40% stating that the wheel rim has also been damaged by the pothole. Meanwhile, almost 1 in 5 (18.11%) stated that their car’s suspension was damaged as a result of the incident. “Potholes have long been a significant annoyance for road users in Ireland and there is some evidence that the issue has been worse this years, in part due to the extreme weather conditions seen during the winter and spring. In the immediate aftermath of the snow and Storm Emma, we received a notable increase in breakdown callouts relating to potholes and while efforts to repair affected roads are ongoing, there is still a great deal of work to be done,” Conor Faughnan, AA Director of Consumer Affairs stated. “To
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be fair to the government they have made a sizeable amount of money available to assist with road repairs, but much of this work was delayed as a result of the snow we experienced almost up to Easter. The advice to road users, particularly to motorists, is to slow down when driving on a road which shows signs of being poorly maintained so as to minimise the damage if you do strike a pothole.” According to the survey the overwhelming majority of those surveyed had to cover the costs of the damage themselves, with less than 1% receiving any form of compensation. Just 0.63% of respondents stated that the costs of repairs were covered by the local authority, while only 0.31% made a claim against their insurance to cover the costs.
“Unfortunately, even though you are not at fault, making a claim against your car insurance to cover pothole damage can impact on your no-claims bonus, while many people either don’t know they can pursue the local council for compensation meaning they opt to cover the damage themselves as it’s simply cheaper or more convenient,” Faughnan added “In previous years a lack of budget was identified as a significant factor in preventing necessary road repairs, but that excuse doesn’t hold up any more in light of previous government commitments. Ultimately, it’s becoming increasingly important that councils across Ireland make road repairs a priority, not just to prevent pothole damage but also to help make our roads safer.”
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