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DUNDALKâ€™S FREE NEWSPAPER Dundalk land 13th league title

Annual graduation for local scouts

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Damewits back for charity show

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Woman is victim of violent assault

Wednesday, 10th October, 2018. Vol. 11, Issue 41 â€˘ 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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By Paul Byrne

A second assault in the space of three days took place on Rampart Lane this week when a 36-year old woman was knocked unconscious between 3am and 4am in the early hours of October 4. The woman was approached by threefour males in dark clothing and assaulted. She was knocked unconscious during the assault and had her handbag stolen which contained cash and medication. She was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes

Hospital where she was treated for a dislocated thumb and facial abrasions. Three days earlier a 26-year old male was assaulted at the same location by a number of males and he too was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. If anybody noticed anything suspicious in the area of Ramparts Lane in the early hours of October 4th please contact Dundalk Garda Station or call the confidential hotline on 1800666111. On Friday October 5 following a joint Continued on Page 2

Young Irelands celebrate Junior win

Dundalk Young Irelands secured a memorable league and championship double when they lifted the Junior title with a one-point victory over Glyde Rangers on Sunday. Full Story Page 18.

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operation involving Louth County Council and An Garda Siochana targeting suspected illegal dumping, under Waste Management Acts, Revenue was alerted to a possible illicit oil operation. As a result, Revenue Officers searched a commercial premises at Millpark, Knockbridge, under warrant, and discovered and dismantled two separate oil laundering operations. Approximately 5,000 li-

tres of illicit fuel, a lorry, an adapted refrigerated trailer, a van containing barrels of diesel sludge, bleaching agent and various tanks and pumping equipment were seized. Investigations are on-going. There were two drug incidents this week recorded by Dundalk Gardaí. The first incident occurred in Drive 1 Muirhevnamor on October 3rd when Gardaí noticed a man acting suspiciously. The 33-year old male ran when he saw the gardai but was caught and found to have €1000

worth of various tablets on his possession. A file is currently being prepared for the DPP in relation to this incident. The second incident saw a house in Chapel St raided on the 7th October where cannabis herb and various drug paraphernalia were found in the house. Meanwhile a 34 year old male was charged with possession of an offensive weapon as well as being intoxicated in a public place when he was found walking up the Avenue Road with a knife in his hand

while intoxicated. A van which was parked outside Felda was broken into by two males who stole a number of tools including a DeWALT grinder, DeWALT hammer drill, two DeWALT batteries and a Stihl consaw with approximate total value of €1700. Any witnesses to the theft or anybody who has been offered any of these tools to buy are asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station. Finally, Gardaí in Dundalk have re-issued an appeal for three female passengers who

got into a taxi on Park Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day to contact them. The three women got into the taxi along Park Street and shared the journey with a fourth woman. Three of the women got out of the taxi on the Avenue Road. Gardai have asked the three females who got out of the taxi on Avenue Road to contact Dundalk Garda Station at 042 93 88400 or the confidential line on 1800666111 to help them with ongoing enquiries.

Dundalk claim 13th league success McLaughlin who won eight major honours in his decorated managerial spell with Dundalk. This was Kenny’s seventh major trophy with the Lilywhites (four leagues, two league cups, one FAI cup) and the Dubliner can make

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The famous Oriel roar was belted out on the Carrick Road on Friday evening as Patrick Hoban’s 26th goal of the season hit the back of the net to spark title celebrations once more for Stephen Kenny’s all conquering side. Hoban’s goal in stoppage time gave Dundalk the point they needed to secure a 13th league title as the Lilywhites drew 1-1 with St Patrick’s Athletic. As it turned out Cork’s draw with Shamrock Rovers ensured that the result in Oriel was irrelevant but as Stephen Kenny remarked afterwards this was a much more appropriate way to seal the deal in front of a crowd of 3,417. Hoban’s goal also ensured he broke Richie Towell’s record of 25 in a season and the Galway man will now have his sights on the 29 goals scored by Finn Harps Brendan Bradley in the 74/75 season. For Stephen Kenny this was a fifth league title in total and a fourth with Dundalk which moved him level with the legendary Jim

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Dundalk players enjoying the celebrations at Oriel Park on Friday night

McLaughlin who won eight major honours in his decorated managerial spell with Dundalk. This was Kenny’s seventh major trophy with the Lilywhites (four leagues, two league cups, one FAI cup) and the Dubliner can make it eight with success in the Aviva stadium next month in the FAI Cup final. Speaking after the dust had settled on a fourth title in six years Kenny was at pains to praise the character and resilience of his team. “They really are a special group of players and they have been phenomenal throughout the season. We went on a 13 or 14 match unbeaten run in the league and to

show that consistency is testament to how much the guys put in each and every week. We’ve scored late goals quite regularly this season and again that shows the resilience which is ingrained in the psyche of our players. “Even against St Pats on Friday evening we kept on going and it was pleasing to see us trying to play our way in and not just hoof the ball forward. Patrick McEleney showed bravery in taking on his man and playing in Patrick Hoban and it was a fantastic moment when the ball went in and the crowd went crazy. “The support this year has been great and I have to pay particular

credit to our away support and the lads and lassies in the shed who have driven us on and lifted us when we needed it throughout the season,” stated Stephen. “We still have a cup final to look forward too and we will still be giving it our all in the remaining league games. We are looking to beat our own goals record from 2015 and I think we need one more goal to do that and we also have our eyes on the points record so we won’t be resting on our laurels. It’s been an amazing period for the club and we want to make sure we can keep these standards up and keep progressing,” concluded the manager.

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Jason hosts charity night in aid of St James Hospital By Paul Byrne

A charity night in aid of St James Hospital will take place in the Lilywhite Lounge this Friday October 12. Local man Jason Thompson is organising the event as a thank you for the brilliant care and support he received when undergoing a cancer battle earlier this year. Thankfully Jason received the all-clear back in May and he wants to show his appreciation for the care he received by holding a charity night in aid of the hospital. According to Jason there will be plenty going on during the night including an auction for a Dundalk FC jersey which has been signed by the team and manager. “I was up in St James’ Hospital in Dublin receiving treatment for

cancer for nine or ten months and I have to say the care I received was excellent. I had a Non-Hodgins Lymphonia cancerous growth on the side of my nose and it was a worrying time but thanks to the care I received from St James’ I got the all clear last May. Thankfully we caught it early and everything is ok now. “I wanted to do something to show my appreciation to the staff in the hospital so I have decided to host a charity night in aid of St James’ Hospital Foundation. I’ve been working hard putting it together and with the very generous help of businesses all over the town we are ready to go this Friday night. There will be a table quiz, music, light refreshments and spot prizes on the night. We’re also very excited to be holding an auction on the

night for a Dundalk jersey donated by Dundalk FC which has been signed by players and management,” stated Jason. “We will also be having a couple of raffles for a number of brilliant prizes which have been donated by business all over the town. There are too many of them to mention but I’m thankful to each and every one of them. I’ve already got word from a lot of people saying they are coming down on the night so it should be a great evening with plenty of craic and music. Everybody is welcome to come down,” concluded Jason. Tickets for the charity night in the Lilywhite Lounge cost €10 and entry can be paid on the door on the evening. The evening begins on 8:30pm this Friday October 12.

St Vincent’s Wild Atlantic Way trip

St Vincents’s students enjoying the trip to Achill Island St. Vincent’s Transition Year students spent four action packed days in Colaiste Acla on Achill Island recently. The girls braved the Wild Atlantic Way and storm Ali as they participated in bog-snorkelling, kayaking, cliff jumping, surfing and body-boarding. Alongside these exciting activities the entire group also embraced the challenge of a

25km mountain hike as part of their adventure journey for their Bronze Gaisce Award. The Gaisce, or President’s Award is a personal development programme for young people aged 15 to 25 to dream big and fulfil their potential. The hike encouraged the students to step out of their comfort zone and was a positive first step on their Gaisce jour-

ney. Each of the girls will continue to set goals and challenges over the coming months as they pursue the various areas involved in the Award. Trip co-ordinator Edel Smith commended the students on their dedication and good humour throughout the trip, as well as acknowledging the help of the other teachers involved in the endeavour.

RCNE recruiting helpline counsellors

Rape Crisis North East is offering you the opportunity to attend a Helpline Training Programme which will commence on Thursday November 8 and finish on Friday December 14. The training is free and in return, RCNE will ask you to commit to four hours of your time per week to provide telephone counselling sup-

port to survivors of rape and sexual violence. The training will take place at Cherrywood Counselling Centre, Great Northern Distillery Offices, Carrick Road, Dundalk. The 12-day workshops take place over six weeks (Thursdays and Fridays 9am to 4pm. RCNE Helpline Service is a “lifeline” for

many victims of rape and sexual abuse who need to talk to someone who cares. All our telephone volunteers are trained to listen, support and offer information and counselling support to callers who use the line. If you would like to become a helpline volunteer, please contact Rape Crisis North East

and they will forward to you a Helpline Application Form. Phone: 042 – 9339491 / 1800 21 21 22 or email info@rcne. ie. Alternatively, please visit our website: www. rcne.ie and download an application form. Closing date for accepting applications is Friday September 28. Applicants must be at least 25 years of age.

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St Louis selected for innovative project St Louis Dundalk has been selected as one of only nine schools nationwide to participate in an innovative new programme. The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D., announced the launch of the School Excellence Fund – Step Up Project last week in Athlone. The project focuses on supporting schools to ‘step up’ in the delivery of the New Junior Cycle programme. Schools will work together and will be supported by the Inspectorate, who will help with planning and the JCT, who will provide additional teacher training. The School Excellence Fund approach, which focuses on encouraging local collaboration and innovation, is key to delivering on the governments overall ambition to making Ireland’s education and training service the best in Europe by 2026.

L to R Ms Anne Marie Kirk Science Teacher Dr David King JCT Ms Roisin Mallon Business Teacher Ms Sinéad Tuohy Co ordinator of Step Up Project JCT, Ms. Mary Gilmore Deputy Principal St Louis Dundalk, Eoghan Evesson Deputy Director JCT, Emma Gallagher JCT

St Louis Dundalk is the only school outside Dublin in Leinster to have been invited to participate in this programme which will see the Inspectorate visit the school to help them move from effective practice to highly effective practice in the next two years. Deputy Principal Mary Gilmore who attended last week’s event along with staff members Róisín Mallon and Anne Marie Kirk is delighted that we have been chosen to par-

ticipate in the project. “This is a wonderful endorsement of the whole school’s engagement with the New Junior Cycle programme. We are delighted to be given the opportunity to work with the inspectorate to ensure the learning experience for St Louis girls is of the highest calibre.” Making the announcement, Minister Bruton said, “The opportunity provided by the Step Up Project will empower participating schools to

move to highly effective practice in their implementation of the Framework for Junior Cycle. In this way, they will impact positively on student learning and their experience will be used to support other schools as they engage in Junior Cycle reform. I welcome the collaboration of the Inspectorate and Junior Cycle for Teachers in facilitating appropriate and effective professional learning for the schools in this initial stage of the project”.

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Busy time for Sub Aqua Club Search and Recovery training is always ongoing at Dundalk Sub Aqua club. The club have divers who are specifically trained as search and recovery divers and are always ready and willing at any time to respond to calls for help. On Sunday last a group of club divers were out on an exercise in Carlingford Lough when they got a call for help. The wind had got up suddenly and there was a heavy sea swell. A small fishing boat had broken down in the middle of the lough and was unable to return to shore. There were two children also on board. The dive boat quickly arrived at the scene. The training and experience of the divers was seen as they attended to the vessel in trouble and safely brought them

lifetime achievement award Fyffes’ Emma HuntDuffy receives the ‘Brand Legacy’ lifetime achievement award at the recent Checkout National FMCG Awards held in Dublin’s Mansion House.

Chris O’Donnell and Stephen Crosby, newly qualified 2 star divers.

all ashore. Congratulations to Chris O’Donnell and Stephen Crosby on successfully completing the Open Water Diving Course. The Open water Diver course consists of a series of lectures on the theoretical aspects of diving, and the diver must have at least

25 dives logged before applying for the test. Once awarded this qualifies the diver to lead a dive with a buddy diver to a depth of 30 metres. This qualification is recognised worldwide. Coxwain Every dive boat needs an experienced person at the helm! While the club have a number of experienced Coxwains, it continues to train up new members. It is the job of a Diver Coxswain to bring divers safely to the dive site and safely home.Six members recently attended a Coxwain training course and are gaining practical experience on the club boats at every opportunity. A good knowledge of the boat, engine maintenance, rope knots, tides and weather is required before doing the test for qualification.

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News

in Brief Anam Cara

Anam Cara North Dublin, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly parent evening on Wednesday October 17 at 7:20pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords, Co. Dublin. The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable forum where they can connect with other bereaved parents who will understand the depth of their grief and loss.

St Patrick’s Scout Group Man had four chances to provide hold graduation night a breath sample

Geraldines’ GFC Lotto There was no winner of the Geraldines GFC lotto jackpot of €8,200 with numbers drawn, 3, 20, 23, 24. Match 3 winner of €200 was Alice Berrill C/O Sextons Roadhouse.

St Joseph’s GFC Lotto There was no winner of the St Josephs GFC lotto jackpot of €3,800. The numbers drawn were 3, 19, 22, 32. The €50 winners were as follows: 1. Alan McKenna c/o Self. 2. Stephen Carolan c/o Áine Neary. 3. Eamonn Gallagher c/o Self.

Members of St Patrick’s Scout Group at the annual graduation ceremony

Dundalk’s largest scout group hosted their annual graduation night on Thursday September 27. Each year youth members who are old enough move on from Beaver section to Cubs, Cubs to Scouts, Scouts to Venturers and Venturers to Rovers. This night is always a highlight of the scouting year, where youth members who have worked hard in their section of scouts for three years get to move to a new challenge, but in recent years the group has outgrown their hall on the Castletown road. In stepped the Clan

Na Gael GFC who offered the use of their hall and facilities, which isn’t the first time the two volunteer groups have been associated together. The Scout hall on Castletown rd. was originally club rooms for the football team. Over 250 youth members, parents and leaders were present on the night. Awards were presented for the best youth members in each section, and service awards were presented to leaders who have volunteered for 5, 10, 15 and 20 years with the group. Also on the night group leader

Allan Mathews revealed details of the first ever all sections group camp in England next summer. Youth members from 6 years of age to 26 years will be involved in the ambitious camp to Manchester next summer. St. Patricks Scout Group is the largest scout group in Dundalk with over 150 male and female youth members. If you have a child who would be interested in learning more about the outdoors in a fun way contact the group on facebook http://www.stpatricksscoutgroup.ie/home.

A man who claimed that he was unable to provide a breath sample due to health reasons after being arrested on suspicion of drink driving was banned from the road for four years. David Durnin (63) of Corital, Kilkerley, Dundalk, stated that he suffered from bronchitis and asthma and because of his “bad lungs” he would never be able to pass a breath test. He also stated that he was in a distressed state on the night in question and was having suicidal thoughts, but denied trying to frustrate the process of giving a sample. Garda evidence revealed that he was abusive during the process and didn’t make a proper attempt to complete the sample despite being given four opportunities. Mr Durnin was observed by Gardai at Anne St on October 17 performing a very slow turning manoeuvre on Anne St before taking off at speed, going through the Crescent roundabout without indicating and continuing at speed on the Carrick Road. His driving was erratic and he was swerving on the road,

prompting the Garda to activate the lights and siren but it was a further 1.5km before Mr Durnin stopped. He was arrested and taken to Dundalk Garda Station where he failed to provide a sample. The investigating Gardai accepted that he had made a mistake in his evidence when stating that the defendant had been charged at 2.43 but the correct time had been 4.15. During that time an attempt was made to contact a doctor in order to give Mr Durnin the chance to provide a blood or urine sample, and also over concerns about the defendant’s mental health. Mr Durnin was upset and was having suicidal thoughts. After being initially released, the defendant was immediately rearrested under the Mental Health Act due to Garda concerns. Solicitor, Conor MacGuill, asked for the case to be dismissed as his client had been prejudiced on the night. However, Judge Gerry Jones stated that the Gardai had acted properly during the process and he convicted on the charge of failure/refusal to provide a sample.

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Louth County Council WuXi Biologics Ireland Limited intend to apply for permission for development at this site at Mullagharlin and Haynestown townlands, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The overall site is accessed off the R215 The Southern Link Road and is generally south and east of Mullagharlin Road, north of the Marlbog Road and generally north and west of the Brookfield residential development. The application seeks amendments to the permitted development (Louth County Council Reg. Ref. 08/822, which has been extended in duration under Reg. Ref. 18/187) and relate to the medium to large scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, referred to as Site 2 in the planning permission. The area of the overall site subject to amendments in this application is c. 20.74 hectares. The overall GFA of buildings on Site 2 is proposed to reduce from 57,700m2 to 54,232m2. The proposed amendments comprise: 1. The Manufacturing Facility (DK2) which forms the core of the facility is generally located on the footprint of the existing planning permission and it is proposed to be revised as follows: a. Decrease in GFA from 29,300m2 to 24,391m2 b. Decrease in height from 28m to 25.6m 2. The Warehouse Building (DK3) a. Minor revised building location westerly by c. 3.5m to increase the distance between DK3 and the Manufacturing Facility to accommodate the necessary turning circle for a fire tender b. Increase in GFA from 4,400m2 to 5,971m2 c. Increase in height from 15m to 23.5m d. Reconfiguration of the loading docks to facilitate the necessary turning requirements of trucks. 3. The Central Utilities Building (DK4) – a. Replacement of 2 no. buildings with a single building b. Revised building location southerly by c. 52m to provide for a revised yard arrangement. c. Decrease in GFA from 3000m2 (of the permitted 2 no. buildings) to 1964m2

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4. The Administration Building and QC Laboratories (DK1) proposed, replace the previously permitted Admin/Laboratory Buildings (2No) and the previously permitted Restaurant Building. a. Increase in GFA from 15,900m2 to 16,570m2 b. DK1 will have a height of 19m to parapet and 22.5m to top of the plantroom c. The proposed building is connected to the manufacturing building by an atrium which replaces the previously permitted linking corridors. The height to the top of the projecting lift structure is c. 34.6m d. An enclosed yard, delivery and utility area and bicycle store are to be provided north east of the building. 5. For clarity, the Fill/Finish building (DK6) is the same size and height as that permitted under the current permission; 6. New gatehouse building of c. 26m2 7. Revised car parking arrangement and layout (no changes to the quantum of car parking); 8. Revised internal road network and junction arm from roundabout; 9. Consequential minor amendments due to the proposed amendments including ancillary and associated site clearance, site development, roads infrastructure, civil engineering infrastructure including attenuation ponds and ground level changes, utilities infrastructure and landscaping works. The application relates to development which comprises, or is for the purposes of, an activity requiring an integrated pollution prevention and control licence and waste licence. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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Armand is European champion

The leaders from St. Patricks Scout Group receiving service awards, from left to right: Barry ONeill (20 years), Paul Bates (5 years), David Parkin (5 years), Tina Long (10 years), Gareth Kelly (5 years).

WuXi moves ahead with job investment

Leading Chinese biopharmaceutical firm WuXi Biologics (pronounced Wooshie) has announced its intention to seek minor alterations to the planning permission granted to IDA Ireland for a biotechnology campus at the IDA Ireland Dundalk Science and Technology Park. The proposed WuXi Biologics facility is to be located on a 23-ha site within the 47-ha IDA Ireland Dundalk Science and Technology Park just off the M1 motorway at Junction 17, where planning permission for a biotechnology campus has been in place since 2008. WuXi Biologics is to seek minor planning amendments to the existing planning permission for its 23-ha site. These amendments involve changes to the layout of the WuXi Biologics site and carpark, alterations to the shape of some of the buildings and a reduction in the number of

buildings to be constructed than originally envisaged. Considering the daily commute of future employees and with a view to creating a sustainable and convenient way for staff to arrive to work, WuXi Biologics is adding cyclist changing, drying and shower facilities to the original plan. Overall, the WuXi Biologics buildings will be both slightly smaller and lower than the original buildings approved in the IDA Ireland permission, but they will occupy the approximately the same 45,000m² footprint on the ground. WuXi Biologics is investing €325 million in the new stateof-the-art manufacturing facility which will create 400 high value jobs in the local region over the coming years. It is hoped that permission will be granted in time for siteworks to commence early in 2019 and for construc-

tion work to move ahead some months later, for completion by mid-2020. Recruitment for the majority of the projected 400 jobs in the new Dundalk facility will begin in 2020, to prepare the facility for production the following year. In the period ahead, a number of key management and senior positions will be filled. The jobs at the facility will range from manufacturing to technical and quality assurance roles as well as associated administration positions. There will also be significant construction employment opportunities during the two-year development period. The WuXi Biologics investment is a significant win for Dundalk and Ireland. WuXi Biologics is China’s largest biologics manufacturing company and this is the company’s first manufacturing investment in Europe and only its second outside of China.

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through lifestyle changes and possibly medication. Free Blood Glucose Testing Type 2 diabetes is also a growing problem in Ireland, with over 200,000 people already diagnosed and an estimated prevalence of 6.5% of the population. From yearly screening statistics, Diabetes Ireland suggest this figure may be higher. “With 60% of our adult population overweight, and many not taking the required daily exercise to reduce their risk, we would question how many people in Ireland have undetected Type 2 diabetes”, Sinéad Powell, Senior Dietitian and Regional Development Officer with Diabetes Ireland, says. “We are urging people to get screened, as once a person knows they have diabetes they can then begin to manage the condition to avoid longer term complications”, Sinéad Powell explains. Free Hearing Testing & Earwax Removal Assessments 86% of Hearing Loss Untreated* Over three-quarters of hearing loss in Ireland is untreated too*, for several reasons, with the experts advising that the sooner a problem is identified, the more effective treatment can be. Hearing can be damaged by prolonged exposure to noisy environments and by infections, although, most commonly, it simply deteriorates with age. In Ireland, 1 in 5 adults suffer from at least a mild hearing problem. By the age of 55, a quarter of the population report a significant deterioration in their hearing and, by 65, this applies to one third of people. With most people waiting on average 10 years to address their hearing loss, this delay unfortunately impacts significantly on their general health and wellbeing too. A report by the National Council on the Ageing has shown that people with hearing loss who do not use hearing aids can be

prone to depression, worry, and diminished social activity. Those whose hearing loss is treated report better relationships, improved mood, and more independence. Of all the senses, hearing fundamentally affects quality of life and has important health and safety implications, according to Hidden Hearing Audiologist & current reigning Audiologist of The Year, Yvonne Doyle. “Hearing loss is a simple fact of life, as we age. But, hearing facilitates communication and social interaction, supporting relationships and routine activities. It also means we can be alerted to danger and more conscious of it”, Yvonne Doyle explains. Needing to turn up the TV or radio volume, feeling that people are mumbling more, and having to ask for things to be repeated are the first obvious signs of hearing loss. Free Walk-In Hearing Testing Countrywide For Hearing Awareness Week, as well as the Dundalk and Kilkenny roadshows, there will be free walk-in hearing tests for anyone who would like screening, all day on Wednesday 17th October at the 75 Hidden Hearing clinics nationwide. Hidden Hearing is also the sponsor of Ireland’s Campaign for Better Hearing, supported by Daniel and Majella O’Donnell, and designed to educate the public on taking care of their hearing. The campaign encourages everyone over the age of 50 to book a free hearing test, and the Hidden Hearing “Give Back” programme fits complimentary hearing devices for deserving recipients. Hidden Hearing branches offer help and advice for anyone worried about hearing loss, and can provide detail of grants for medical card holders, tax relief and PRSI treatment benefits. To find out about Hearing Awareness Week, visit www.hiddenhearing.ie or freephone 1800 370 000.

On Saturday night September 29, in Hastings England, Dundalk’s Armand ‘The Crane’ Herczeg became the ICO European K-1 Kickboxing Champion. He defeated the favourite Nicos Barcos from France in a dominant five-round contest showing his unique blend of skills off to a thunderous packed house. Armand trains under head coach Darren Sonik from Sanda MMA. They are based down in The Dundalk Combat Academy on Coes Road East. His next adventure is for the 63kg ISKA K-1 Title on November 17 in Belfast. He will also make his full MMA debut at Cage Legacy 10 in Armand Herczeg celebrates his European win Dublin in December.

Louth Village “Fund Our Hall Campaign” Following a successful Louth Leader grant application works have commenced on the redevelopment of Louth Village Community centre. The team behind the project have ambitious plans to deliver a modern community facility developed to meet the needs of young and old in Louth and the surrounding areas.

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Lotto results

There was no winner of the Dowdallshill GFC lotto jackpot with numbers drawn, 2, 12, 24, 25. The €25 winners were: Maura Conyard c/o Pat Rogers; Claire O’Molloy c/o Doylesfort Grove; Brian Faughey c/o Pat Rogers; Gerard Martin c/o Stephen Martin. This week’s jackpot is €4700.

Deadline

Please note that the deadline for applications/enrolments of 1st year students to Coláiste Chú Chulainn / Coláiste Lú for the 2019 / 2020 school year is Friday October 12 at 4.30pm. Application/enrolment forms can be downloaded from colaistecc.ie or louthmeath. etb.ie or by contacting the school on 042 9354553.

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Did you work on the renovation of Boher church in the 1960s if you did, please phone 0851833110.

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Peter Fitzpatrick TD has confirmed that €40 million is available to develop sports infrastructure around the country and has encouraged Louth clubs and sports organisations to prepare for the application process and register online now.

The plans include full revamp of the larger main hall, new toilet facilities, full disabled access, new kitchen facilities allowing for coffee dock area, high speed fibre internet access, meeting rooms and hot desk space allowing the space to be utilised as a hub for local self-employed and small business owners to operate on a

daily basis, party hosting, cinema nights and much more. The local committee have created a GoFundme page with an ambitious €10,000 target to help towards the internal finishing of the development. The general public and local business can donate to the project via the gofundme page.

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Double for Oliver at Dundalk The finals of the various matchplay competitions took place at Dundalk Golf Club over the last few weeks and two out of three wasn’t a bad return for Oliver McGinnity who appeared in three of the finals. McGinnity took the biggest prize of all, The Gold Medal, when he defeated teenager Conall Murdock in the final and he also captured the Harry Walsh Cup when he beat Joe Garvey on the 19th hole. McGinnity also reached the final of the Minor Matchplay but his hopes of a unique hat-trick were dashed by Jimmy O’Connor. O’Connor had a chance to emulate McGinnity’s double as

he qualified along with partner Gerry Campbell for the final of the Foursomes but they came off second best to the defending champions, Paul Morrison and Michael McDermott, who made it a two-in-a-row. In the Carolan Cup, Jim Dwyer beat Pat Donaghy while Clem Walshe and Oonagh Quinn won the Mixed Foursomes with a 3&2 win over Mickey and Mags Coburn. Andrew Keenan, a member of the club’s senior panel, captured the Senior Scratch Matchplay, with a win over Shane Hession while Neil Mullooly beat Barry Cunningham to take the Junior title and Pat

Curran defeated Eamon McEneaney in the Intermediate Final. Sunday’s Singles Stableford competition was won by Bobby McCarthy (16) who mastered the windy conditions and returned an excellent score of 42pts which was one better than Austin Carroll (13). Carroll’s 41pts was good enough to claim Category 2 while Mark Cumiskey (9) took Category 1 with 39pts and Conor Byrne (23) claimed Category 3 with 27pts. Peter Rogers (2) had the best gross score of 36pts and his nett total of 38pts was good enough to take second in Category 1.

5k brings happiness and colour The happiest 5k on the planet took place in Dundalk last month, leaving a trail of bright colours and even brighter grins in its wake. Twenty young people from Youth Work Ireland Louth, Youth Network for Peace Project planned, organised and implemented this event. The Colour Run took place on the DKIT pitches, from which the 500 runners who participated on the day emerged covered in coloured powder. After taking part in the colour run, the fun continued beyond the finish line, where runners and supporters were treated to music, bouncy castles, and more coloured powder. Staying true to their nature of giving back to the community, the young people chose to donate the money which totalled €5,246 raised through registration, raffles, sale of coloured powder etc to Irish Motor Neurone Disease Awareness (IMNDA). Big congratulations to Councillor Ruairi O Murchu who was

The colour run raised funds for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Awareness the first runner to pass the finish to connect in a range of particiline and Muirhevnamor Football pative social action projects on a Club’s very own Gary Clarke cross-community and cross-borand Mickey O Kane who came der basis and is part of the EU’s in a very close second and third PEACE IV Programme. place. The young people celebrated Youth Network for Peace is a their achievements with a graduyouth-led regional project and ation celebration at Titanic Belinvolves 10.000 young people, fast.

On Saturday night in Clarke’s the Sean O’Mahony’s GAA Club presented a framed photo of the successful Sean O’Mahony’s 1948 team to the only surviving member of that team, a spritley Tom Carroll, who recently turned 90 years old. Pictured from left to right, Barry O’Brien, Tom Carroll, Pat O’Brien & Peter McKevitt.

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The Damewits reunite for charity fun and laughter and it is very exciting for us to be about to take to the stage once more,” added Christine. Bernard Dunne will be the MC for the evening and there will be a major raffle during the

By Paul Byrne

Local cabaret duo The Damewits are taking to the stage once more to try and raise some money for local charities ‘Cara Cancer Care Centre’ and ‘The Maria Goretti Foundation’. The Damewits formed back in the golden days of the Maytime Festival as a reaction to the maledominated acts that were commonplace around that time. According to Damewits duo Maura Baldwin and Christine Larkin their fun filled show will be resurrected for one night only in the Spirit Store in aid of the above mentioned local charities. “We began the show in the Maytime Festival in Dundalk as we felt there needed to be something done to address the rampant

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misogyny which was common in a lot of the shows around at the time. Thankfully people enjoyed our act and we were very well received almost from the get go. “We enjoyed plenty of success back in our heyday and toured our cabaret show around

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in Brief Dundalk Library

Forthcoming events at Dundalk Library include: Dyspraxia Talk: A personal perspective and advice with Dyspraxia Society of Ireland on Tuesday October 9 at 6.30pm. Children’s Book Festival - Share A Story: Intergenerational storytelling celebrating the relationship between grandparent and grandchild. Suitable for children aged 4+. Takes place Saturday October 13 at 11.30am.

Order Of Malta Success

There was reason to celebrate at Dundalk Order of Malta Recently as one member of the unit took home top prize in her category from the National Competitions held in Limerick. Cpl. Michelle McCabe placed first in the individual EMT category. Michelle was also on the Drogheda team who won third place in the ambulance test and first place in the overall competition.

Active Retirement

Dundalk Active Retirement Tea afternoon was a great success. More than €500 was raised for the hospice. The choir meets Thursday afternoon in the Magnet Parochial Centre. Singing is very good for the morale.

Pop-Up Shop

A Bric-A-Brac Pop-Up shop in aid of the Birches will open in the Longwalk Shopping Centre, Dundalk between October 15 and 20. The shop will open at 2pm on Monday and there will be bargains galore to be found. All proceeds will go directly The Birches.

Dundalk Leader 10th October 2018

Dundalk Golf Club falls short in bid for glory DUNDALK Golf Club’s bid for All-Ireland glory came up agonisingly short when their senior panel was beaten by Athenry in the final of the AIG Barton Shield at Thurles on Friday. Athenry won by three holes in a match that was in the balance until the 34th hole of what proved to be an epic encounter. The Galway side were deserving winners on a day when Dundalk’s normally laser-sharp driving deserted them. Alan McCabe, who is joint manager of the Dundalk senior panel along with John Conlon, said they had no excuses. “Athenry were deserving winners. They played very solid golf in both matches and unfortunately we were struggling to find fairways and hit greens in regu-

Dundalk’s Eoin Murphy, Aaron Grant, Caolan Rafferty and Conor Curran celebrate after beating Kinsale on Thursday to reach the Barton Shield All-Ireland Final.

lation. Nonetheless, we showed great character in taking the match right down to the wire and we will learn a lot from the experience. “This was Athenry’s third visit in seven years to the All-Ireland Finals of the Barton Shield and only the first time they had made the final so

it’s not an easy thing to win. “It is disappointing to have come so close and failed but it has been a great campaign. Myself and John have been looking after the senior panel for the past three years and we have made progress every year to the point where this year

we won the Leinster Barton Shield for the first time, reached the semi-finals of the Senior Cup in Leinster and the All-Ireland Final of the Barton Shield. “As a club and a senior panel we are making progress in the right direction and there is no reason that the lads

can’t get back at the AllIreland stage next year and hopefully go one better,” said McCabe. The Dundalk panel comprised: Caolan Rafferty as well Aaron Grant, Eoin Murphy, Josh Mackin, Brendan Lawlor, Neal MacKell, Andrew Keenan and Conor Curran.

Irelanders celebrate Junior win

Dundalk Young Irelands secured a memorable league and championship double when they lifted the Junior title with a one-point victory over Glyde Rangers on Sunday. Mark Savage was the scoring hero as his goal early in the second half helped secure a 1-4 to 0-6 win at St Brigid’s Park. It was a fitting end to a magnificent year for

the Irelanders as they bounced back from the disappointment of being relegated in both league and championship at the end of 2017. Under the guidance of manager Adrian O’Donoghue, and selectors Kieran Maguire, Packy Maguire and Gary O’Donoghue, they turned in a magnificent season and deservedly booked their return to

the intermediate ranks. After the game, team captain Cian O Naraigh, sparked great celebrations when he accepted the Christy Bellew Cup from Co Board chairman, Des Halpenny. The Dundalk side struggled to find their best form in the first half but points from Cian O’Donoghue and Dean Maguire saw them trailing by just 0-3 to 0-2 in a

low-scoring first half. The Young Irelands then took a grip on the game at the start of the second half when Savage’s goal was followed by points from Jordan O’Donoghue and Dermot Mone. The Tallanstown side fought back in the closing stages and reduced the gap to one point but the Irelanders held out for a famous win.

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in Brief Church talk

Rev John Woodside continues his series,The Good News Of Jesus, with a talk entitled “why is there so much evil around ?” on Sunday October 14 at 11am in Dundalk Presbyterian Church in Jocelyn St. Refreshments served afterwards.

1 Flags Which colours are featured on the Dutch flag? 2 Cars What car company produces the Tucson? 3 Science What is the freezing point of water on the Fahrenheit scale? 4 Names What is the popular name for the Crane Fly? 5 Nutrition Which type of sugar is found in milk? 6 History What city was buried when Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted in AD 79? 7 Technology What does IBM stand

for in the name of the IT company? 8 Metals Brass is an alloy made up of which two elements? 9 Population Which African country has the highest population? 10 Nature What type of creature is a swallowtail? Stinker St Bibiana is the patron saint of what?

—this week’s answers— 1. Red, white and blue 2. Tuscon 3. 32 degrees 4. Daddy Long Legs 5. Lactose 6. Pompeii 7. International Business Machines (Corporation) 8. Copper and Zinc 9. Nigeria 10. Butterfly. Stinker – Hangovers.

Long Walk Centre encourages recycling

Younger customers at Longwalk Shopping Centre have just been given a very fun reason to recycle their empty clean plastic bottles. The shopping centre has launched a super recycling campaign aimed at children. The centre will have a large cube on the mall into which children are asked to throw their empty plastic bottles with their entry forms inside them. The lucky winner will be contacted on October 25th and will receive an Ipad for themselves and €1000 for their school. Manager Elaine McGeough said: “We are very much aware of how important recycling is to our customers and for our country so we are delighted to help in any way we can to ensure more plastic is being recycled and not ending up in landfill or in our oceans”.

recent deaths

Rosaleen Brennan (née O’Hanlon) sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relaMoninne and the late Bridie. Deeply Jessica, brother of Rosaleen Homes, and Phyllis Gill, sons in-law Frankie Curtis), Coneyburrow, Dunleer, peacepeacefully at Louth County Hospital Bachelors Walk, Dundalk, peacetives and friends. regretted by his daughter, son, grandPaddy, Maurice, May McCaffery, Joan and Tom, grandchildren Claire, Tony, fully in Saint Oliver Plunkett Hospital, on Saturday September 29. Predefully at the Louth County Hospital Marian Varley (née Harold), Dunchildren, brothers, sisters, brothersMcAllister and Paul, father-in-law of Aoife, Julie, Daniel, Ellen and Alice, Dundalk, on Sunday September 30. ceased by her husband Malachy. Very surrounded by her loving family on dalk St, Carlingford, peacefully at Our in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, Michael and Annmarie. Deeply regreat-grandchildren Ruby, Kevin, Ben Lizzie, beloved wife of the late James deeply regretted by her daughters Saturday October 6. Predeceased by Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, nieces, relatives and friends. gretted by his wife, daughter, grandand Sophia, nephews, nieces, cousins, (Jim) and loving mother of Geraldine Bernadine, Perpetua, Isobel, Elena, her husband Francie, sons James and surrounded by her beloved family Mary Treanor formerly of Bachelors children, brothers, sisters, son-in-law, extended family relatives, neighbours (Conroy). Sadly missed by her daughDoreen, Crona, Noelle, Edel and Grace John sister Susie Hearty and brother on Thursday October 4. Predeceased Walk, and Castle Road, Dundalk, daughter-in-law, sisters-in-law, relaand friends. ter, son-in-law Pat, grandchildren and her sons Malachy and Jude. Also Joe. Very deeply regretted by her lovby her parents Henry and Kathleen peacefully in St Peter’s Nursing Home, tives and friends. Patrick Ferguson Blackrock, Dublin Ann-Elaine, Padraig and Darragh, sisby her sons-in-law, daughters-ining family daughter Winfred Lynch, Harold. Very deeply regretted by her Castlebellingham on Tuesday October Dermot Oliver Byrne Essex, Lonand late of Mount St. James, Greenoters, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, law, grandchildren, great grandchilsons Frank and Tony, son in-law Benny, husband Reg, son Jason, grand chil18. Mary much loved child of Charles don and formerly Bailieborough and re, suddenly at St. Vincent’s University relatives and friends. dren, nephews, nieces, relatives and daughters in-law Mary, Liz and Mary, dren Adam, Rachel and Brigid. Also by and Sheila and dear sister of Aidan, Dundalk on Wednesday September Hospital, surrounded by his family on Mairéad Muckian (née McCoy), friends. grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her brothers John and Harry and their Ita and the late Fr Eamon and Theresa, 18, peacefully in London, in the lovFriday September 28. Beloved partner peacefully, in the Mater Private Thomas R. Lamond Old Golf Links brother Matt, sisters May Gaskin and wives Margaret and Nuala, brotherssister-in-law of Joe Hamill and Mauing care of his sister Cynthia. Sadly Angela of forty years, his former wife Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her Road, Blackrock, and late of Ardee, Anne Greene,brothers in law, sisters in-law, sisters-in-law, Karla (Jason’s reen. Deeply regretted by her sister, missed and remembered with love by and mother of his three children Mary. family on Saturday September 29. Bepeacefully at home on Friday Septemin law, nephews, nieces, neigbours partner) and all her nephews, nieces, brother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, his family and many friends in both He will be sadly missed by his family, loved wife of Larry and dear mother of ber 28. Predeceased by his beloved and friends. relatives and friends. aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, grand London and Ireland. Andrew, Simon and Leontia, grandConor, Niamh and David. She will be wife Anna and cherished daughter Ann Carter (née Madden) Anna- Patsy Gernon Greyacre Road, Newtonnephews, grand nieces, relatives and Margaret (Peggy) Dolan (née children Anna, Sam, Leah, Thomas, sadly missed by her sorrowing husBernadette. Loving father of Thomas, gassan, peacefully at her home on balergan, Dundalk, peacefully in Our friends. Larkin) Littlemills, Thomastown and Ollie, Jessica, Arthur and Ted, brothers band, sons, daughter, grandchildren Mary, Raymond, Alice and Vivienne. Thursday October 4. Ann, beloved Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Tuesday Ownie Bailey Carroll Mead, Dundalk, formerly of Barrack Street, Dundalk, Tom and Michael, daughters-in-law Luke, Evan, Ēabha, Fionn, Faolan and Thomas will be sadly missed and wife of Séan and loving mammy October 2. Patsy beloved husband peacefully, in St Oliver Plunkett Hossuddenly at Our Lady of Lourdes Barbara, Sylvia and Nelly, son-inDoireann, daughter-in-law Anneremembered with love by his sons, to Susan, Sharon and Niamh. Sadly of the late Joan (née Cullough), dear pital on Monday October 1. Owenie, Hospital on Sunday September 29. law Bryan, sisters-in-law Kay and marie, son-in-law John, sisters Bernie, daughters, daughter-in-law Anne, missed by her loving husband, daughfather of Rachel and Brian, loving husband of Teresa (née Sharkey) and Predeceased by her husband Joe, son Kathleen, brothers-in-law Billy and Theresa and Fiona, twin brother Jim, sons-in-law Simon and Ray, grandters, sons-in-law Thomas and Eoin, grandad of Jack, Adam and Emily, dear father of Anne, Paul and the late Joseph, son in-law Tom Gill, Peggy will Anthony, nieces, nephews, relatives her relatives and many friends. children Stephen, Sarah, Rebecca, grandchildren Ben, Nicky, Sínead and and dear brother of John, Mary, Rosie, Patrick, grandad of Marcus, Chrisbe sadly missed by her loving daughand friends. Bernadette (Detta) Quinn (née Natalie and Christopher, extended Anna, sister Margaret, brothers in law, Jimmy, Kathleen, Bernadette, Nuala, topher, Patrick, Arron, Andrew and ters Margaret Watters, Eilish Reilly Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gaffney (née McDonnell), Ardaghy, Omeath, family, neighbours and friends.

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WINTER DRIVING—TOP TIPS FROM THE AA TO STAY SAFE ON THE ROADS

Battery and electrics Winter driving can be more draining on your car battery as you’ll be using your lights, heaters and wipers much more than you would at other times of the year. While this isn’t a major cause of concern if your battery is in good condition, where your car battery is older (on average batteries rarely last longer than 5 years) or you have found your car slow to start on occasion this additional power usage may be too much for your battery to handle. Replacing one near the end of its life can save a lot of time and inconvenience at the side of the road. Meanwhile, being energy conscious during your driving can also help your battery. For example, avoid running electrical systems any longer than necessary – turn the heater fan down and switch the heated rear window off once windows are clear. If you do find your car struggling to start on a cold morning this winter then we recommend that you use the starter in short fivesecond bursts if the engine doesn’t start quickly, leaving thirty seconds between attempts to allow the battery to recover. However, if you have repeat instances of

your car failing to start it’s better to have the battery replaced that continuing to rely on this method. Antifreeze A continuous squealing noise as soon as the engine is started is a sign the water pump is frozen – it’s the fan belt slipping on the pulley. The cylinder block could be frozen too. Stop the engine immediately and allow it to thaw out. This may take several days unless the car can be moved to a heated garage. If the car begins to overheat a few miles from home it’s likely that the radiator has frozen preventing coolant from circulating. Stop straight away to avoid serious damage and allow the radiator to thaw. Most modern cars use long-life antifreeze – it’s important to use the right type

and avoid mixing different types. Check the handbook or ask a dealer for advice. Tyres We recommend at least 3mm of tread for winter motoring, and certainly no less than 2mm. While the minimum legal requirement is 1.6mm of thread, during the icy weather we may encounter during the winter having some extra thread of your tyres is vital. Similarly, if you’ve ever heard the old wives’ tale that reducing your tyre pressure will give you more grip then you’re better off ignoring it. Not only does this not work, it also reduces your car’s stability. Don’t reduce tyre pressures to get more grip – it doesn’t work, and reduces stability. If you do a lot of driving in higher grounds or we experience harsher weather

conditions, it may be worth considering changing to winter or all season tyres – these have a higher silica content in the tread which prevents it hardening at lower temperatures, and therefore gives better grip in cold wet conditions. Driving Tips Driving during the winter season can be more challenging than at any other time the year as weather conditions can change drastically over the course of a single day. The combination of changing weather, reduced daylight and the increased risk of fatigue kicking in during the pre and post-work commute unfortunately often leads to an increase in incidents on Irish roads at this time of year. However, a few small changes to your driving behaviour can go a long way towards keeping our roads safe. Be Alert to the Risk of Fatigue While fatigue is an issue for drivers all year round, the winter season brings with it a heightened risk as we often find ourselves doing most of our driving in darkness. This combined with the additional commitments you may be juggling in the months ahead, such as work parties or Christmas shopping, can lead to

your concentration slipping while you’re behind the wheel. If you find this happening the best option is to pull in somewhere safe and take a 10 to 15 minute break from driving, ideally getting a coffee if you have the option to do so. Plan your journey in advance During the winter season your car may take a little longer to get started in the morning so plan ahead and get up at least 10 minutes early to give you time to prepare the car. Far too often we all encounter motorists driving around during the winter season with only a small gap cleared in their windscreen – don’t be one of these people. Only begin your commute when the windscreen is fully clear, using a scraper and de-icer if necessary. Most importantly, remember to prioritise your own safety and that of other road users ahead of punctuality in the months ahead – especially if the weather worsens. During the coming months allow extra time for any journey you are taking, particularly those either early in the morning or late at night, but also accept that you may find yourself running late on a few occasions due to an unexpected delay on the roads. Never drive in

a reckless manner or without adequately clearing your windscreen, windows and mirrors just for the sake of starting your journey a few minutes earlier. Driving in snow and ice Over the next few weeks and months we’re likely to encounter snow, high winds, heavy rainfall and every kind of weather condition in between. The best advice is to slow down and use gentle manoeuvres when driving to stay safe and to adapt your driving to the weather on the day – for example, stopping distances are 10 times longer in ice and snow. If you find yourself driving on snowy or ice roads, the remember to use a low gear when driving uphill and leave plenty distance between you and the car in front of you. If driving down a slope then reduce your speed before you reach the hill, use a low gear and try to avoid any sudden braking. Dress Appropriately No this isn’t about making sure you’re warm in your car, but about making sure that you have the right footwear for driving. During the course of your day, the shoes you wore to work could become wet from

rain or snow, potentially increasing the risk that they could slip off the pedals of your car. Having a pair of flat shoes which you keep in your car and only use for driving could also go a long way towards staying safe on the roads. Watch out for breakdowns and vulnerable road users While the number of pedestrians and cyclists may drop slightly during the winter months, especially if weather conditions worsen significantly, it’s important that you remain on the lookout for these vulnerable road users while driving and allow extra space when overtaking. For example, during high winds a cyclist of pedestrian could easily be blown off course so exercising additional caution is vital. Similarly, you are more likely to encounter a broken down car during the course of your driving over the coming months. While there are some things you can do to avoid your own car breaking down, if the road ahead is partially blocked by a breakdown slow down, only overtake when it is safe to do so, and use your hazard warning lights to alert cars behind you to the obstruction.

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