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Wednesday, 15th August, 2018. Vol. 11, Issue 33 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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By Paul Byrne

Two local Louth County councillors are amongst the nominations to contest the Louth Selection Convention for Fine Gael following Thursday evening’s announcement by Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick that he will not be standing in the next election. Over the weekend both Cllr John McGahon and Cllr Maria Doyle publicly stated that they will contest the forthcoming Fine Gael Selection Convention on August 23rd. Cllr McGahon was the first person to throw his hat into the ring when he announced last Friday morning that he would be putting his name forward for selection. On Sunday evening Cllr Maria Doyle

revealed that she too had been nominated and was looking forward to meeting up with party members to state her case for selection. Cllr Maria Doyle admitted that she was surprised to hear Peter Fitzpatrick announce that he would be stepping down and stated that she was honoured to have been nominated to contest the Fine Gael Selection Convention next Thursday (23rd). “First and foremost it came as a bit of a surprise to me that Peter decided not to run again having won the seat twice before but now that he has reached that decision I am ready to give it my all to ensure that we keep that seat in Dundalk. With both Peter and Deputy Adams leaving Continued on Page 2

Ziggy hoping to keep ‘Nose’ title in Louth

Louth may not have had too much success over the years at the Rose of Tralee festival with none of our fair ladies managing to capture the crown but it has been a different story in the animal equivalent of the competition with Nuala Mullen entering her dog Ziggy in the competition See Page 2

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Rose of Tralee festival with none of our fair Louth may not have ladies managing to caphad too much success ture the crown but it has over the years at the been a different story in By Paul Byrne

the animal equivalent of the competition in which the Wee County were successful last year. The Nose of Tralee is Ireland’s largest pet competition that is open to all types of pets. 2018 is the 5th year of the competition and each year more and more people from all over Ireland take part in a bid to win the title of Nose of Tralee. The competition is open to pet owners in all 32 counties of Ireland and all pets are welcome – dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, horses etc. The competition aims to celebrate the love people have for their pets. Last year there was success for Louth when Coleen

Nuala Mullen and Ziggy McNally’s four-year old Golden labradoodle Lenny was named the fourth ever winner of

the competition. This year Louth will be represented by one-year old cocker spaniel Ziggy

looking forward to meeting up with party members to state her case for selection. Cllr Maria Doyle admitted that she was surprised to hear Peter Fitzpatrick announce that he would be stepping down and stated that she was honoured to have been nominated to contest the Fine Gael Selection Convention next Thursday (23rd). “First and foremost it came as a bit of a surprise to me that Peter decided not to run again having won the seat twice before but now that he has reached that decision I am ready to give it my all to ensure that we keep that seat in Dundalk. With both Peter and Deputy Adams leaving it is vital that we maintain a strong presence locally in the Dáil especially

with everything that Brexit will throw at us down the line. I think it’s very important we keep two seats locally as we are going to need strong representation for this area in the Dáil,” explained Maria. “I would love the opportunity to contest the next General Election on behalf of Fine Gael and it would be an honour to be the first woman represented in Louth. I greatly admire the many men and women who already represent their communities in Dáil Eireann and I would be humbled and thrilled to be numbered among them. I have been a local councillor for over seven years, first on Dundalk Town Council and presently on Louth County Council and I feel I’ve worked hard to represent Dundalk South during that

ter the competition having followed Lenny’s Nose of Tralee journey in 2017. “I remember Lenny winning the competition from last year and I recently saw this year’s event was coming up so I decided to enter Ziggy in for the laugh. I’ve had him for about a year now and he lives with myself and my partner and gets treated like a child. We adore him and he is loved by everybody who meets him. I have always wanted a dog since I was a little girl but with Mam and Dad both working who is owned by Nuala it wouldn’t have been Murray. fair to have won stuck at According to Nuala home all day so I never she was inspired to en- actually had one grow-

ing up. “Last year myself and my partner moved into our new home and decided that we would get a dog as he works from home and it was the best decision we’ve ever made! Ziggy is so affectionate and such a happy dog and we think the world of him. We believe that he would be deserving winner of the title so we are asking people to vote for Ziggy and help keep the title in Co. Louth following Lenny’s success last year,” explained Nuala. To vote for Ziggy follow the link on his very own facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/ZiggyTheLouthNose/

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was originally held in custody on July 6 after he was charged with the murder of Dunleer teenager Cameron Reilly who was found dead at Shamrock Hill, Dunleer on May 26. He remained in custody until his second hearing in July 12 at Cloverhill District Court but was subsequently granted bails with conditions by the

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the High Court order that Mr Connolly’s bail terms stated that he must stay out of Drogheda and Dunleer and that he was obliged to sign on daily at Dundalk Garda station. Judge Mitchell then told Aaron Connolly that he had to appear again at Dundalk District Court on September 26.

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Deputy patrick.

Fitzpatrick will not stand in next election

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Fitz- Cllr John McGahon.

Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick has confirmed he will not seek re-election for his party at the next general election. In a statement released on Thursday evening, the former Louth GAA senior football manager said he had informed the party of his decision and would be consulting with his family on what to do next. “This evening I in-

formed Fine Gael that I will not be seeking a nomination to run as a Fine Gael candidate in the next general election. I would like to thank Fine Gael for their help and support since 2011 and for giving me the opportunity to represent them in the last two general elections. Over the coming weeks, with the help of my family and close

friends, I will decide on my future plans at which point I will issue a full statement.” Deputy Fitzpatrick has been a TD since 2011 and has been a strong advocate of healthy living and fighting obesity. Earlier this year he indicated that he would vote against repealing the eighth amendment in the referendum a stance at odds with the majority

of his party colleagues. Fine Gael currently has two TDs in the Louth constituency with Fergus O’Dowd holding another of the five seats locally. The race to succeed Deputy Fitzpatrick has already began with local councillor John McGahon the first man to put his hat into the ring. McGahon announced on Friday morning that he will be contesting the Louth Selection Convention for Fine Gael on August 23rd. Dundalk Councillor John McGahon has announced that he will be contesting the Louth Selection Convention for Fine Gael on August

23rd following the announcement that Peter Fitzpatrick will be retiring at the next election. “Peter has been a great TD for the people for Dundalk and County Louth for the past seven years. I have enjoyed every minute working alongside him as a Councillor. I’d like to wish him and his family all the best in whatever he intends to do next. “I love representing my hometown of Dundalk and I want to continue to do that at the highest possible level. “Over the last four years I have worked extremely hard to represent my hometown on Louth County Council

as a dynamic and hardworking Councillor. “I am looking forward to speaking to Fine Gael members across County Louth over the next two weeks about how we can hold onto the two Fine Gael seats here in Louth at the next General Election, whenever that may be,” concluded Cllr McGahon. Cllr John McGahon was first elected to Louth County Council in 2014 serving as Mayor of Dundalk in 2017 & 2018. A past pupil of Dundalk Grammar School and a graduate of UCD, Cllr McGahon is a nephew of former Louth TD Brendan McGahon.

Adams states concerns over mental health supports for children Sinn Féin TD for Louth Gerry Adams has expressed serious concerns at the government’s continued failure to provide adequate Child and Adolescent Mental Health supports in the region, following the recent publication of the Mental Health Commission’s report. Commenting on the findings of the report Teachta Adams said: “This government is failing young people in need of mental health supports in Louth and across the state. “The report shows children and young people in CHO Area 8, which covers Laois/Offaly, Longford/Westmeath and Louth/Meath, could wait up to 15 months for their initial assessment. “Worryingly it also reveals that ten young people were admitted to adult mental health units in the region in 2017. The commission noted that this was directly related to lack of out of hours Child and Adolescent out of hour’s service in the region. “The region covered by CHO Area 8, including Louth has the largest population of young people aged 0-18 years in the state, yet it remains understaffed and under resourced. “I have continuously raised the unacceptable lack of mental health services in north Louth with various Ministers and with An Taoiseach.

Gerry Adams, TD.

These services have still not been delivered. “The government must act on the Commission’s findings and deliver adequately resourced Child and Adolescent Mental Health services without delay,” stated Deputy Adams.

Kilwirra Medieval Church hosts Heritage Week event Come along to Kilwirra Medieval Church at 11am on Saturday 25 to dis-

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Ann Marie ready for Tralee adventure

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Louth Rose Ann-Marie Duffy arrives in Tralee today ahead of the Rose festival which takes place between Friday 17th and Tuesday 21st. Ann Marie, from Glenwood in Dundalk will represent Louth in Kerry after impressing the judges in the Four Season’s Hotel in Carlingford earlier this year. The 26-year old speech and language therapist succeeded Aoife Heffron who won last year’s event and has already enjoyed a hectic summer as Louth Rose including appearances at the Fleadh Cheoil launch, the Galway Races and many local events around the town. Last week ahead of her trek to Tralee Ann-Marie hosted a fundraiser night in Byrne’s

dren’s National Ambulance service. Now the festival is almost upon Ann-Marie and according to the busy Rose the overriding feeling is one of excitement rather than nerves. “Everybody is asking me if I’m really nervous going down but I have to say I’m not at all. Not yet anyway! I really can’t wait to get down there and meet all the Roses and just have a really enjoyable time. I’ve met a lot of the Irish based Roses already at various events I’ve attended but this week I’ll get a chance to meet up with Louth Rose Anne Marie the international Roses and Duffy I’m looking forward to that,” pub with all proceeds going stated Ann-Marie. to BUMBLEance, the Chil“It’s been an amazing ex-

perience so far and that’s before the actual event even starts. I’ve been at so many events all over the summer and it has been such an enjoyable experience. It’s something very different and I’m so glad I went for it and was lucky enough to be picked. “I am currently packing my bags for Tralee and will leave Dundalk on Monday (13th). We go to Kildare for two nights to meet up with all the Roses and then we all go down to Tralee on Wednesday ahead of the festival proper which begins on Friday. The town is going to be jam-packed and there’s going to be such a buzz around the place and I honestly can’t wait to get down there and have some fun,” she added.

Fianna Fáil TD for Louth and East Meath Declan Breathnach has said that families of all types are under severe financial pressure in the run up to schools opening next month.   Deputy Breathnach was commenting as a new report from Barnardos shows yet again that the cost of sending a child to primary or secondary school has increased in 2018.  “With the average cost

of sending a child back to 4th class now at €360, and €765 for a 1st year secondary student, going back to school is a stressful time for all families In particular, for those on fixed incomes such as social protection payments, the stress and strain these costs put on family life is becoming unbearable.    “Families being forced to cut back on day to day spending or, worse, taking out short

term, high interest loans cannot be tolerated any longer. The stress and strain it places on parents is just so unfair. The Back to School Allowance from the Department goes nowhere near close to meeting the financial demands being placed on families.    “Any increases in social protection payments gained in the past two years have been wiped out by these rises in basic costs

for families.   “What is very disturbing is the high proportion of back to school costs that arise from so called voluntary contributions. Parents are put under severe pressure to pay these fees by schools because the capitation grants they receive from the Department of Education have not increased in years despite commitments in the Programme for Government,” said Mr Breathnach.

School costs putting families under financial strain

Blackrock shortlisted for enterprise award Blackrock has been shortlisted in the 2018 Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards. This national competition was initiated in 2016 to promote local economies by bringing business and community groups together to showcase the spirit of enterprise at work in the nominated towns and villages. A judging panel will visit the village for three hours on August 30 and will view key enterprises, talk to local businesses and community organisations, and evaluate a 30 minute presentation on how the various groups in Blackrock work together for the benefit of the overall economy of the village. Blackrock Tidy Towns are acting as the local liaison group, and a small steering group has been established to oversee the intensive

Blackrock Parks Committee met President Higgins in August 2017.

preparations that will be necessary to ensure the village is portrayed in the best possible light on adjudication day. Members of the steering group include representatives from the retailers and service providers in the village, Blackrock Tidy Towns, Blackrock Tourism Group, sporting organi-

sations, and the Community Centre Committee. All organisations who operate in the village will be contacted over the coming weeks to discuss how they can contribute on the day and in the preparation of the presentation. The Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards is a highly pres-

tigious competition, and the fact that Blackrock has been shortlisted this year is testament to the success of the planning and effort that has been undertaken over recent years by local business and community organisations working together to raise the village to its current level of vibrancy and economic activity.

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Credit Union proud to sponsor Fleadh Cheoil D

UNDALK Credit Union were delighted to recently bring a taste of the Fleadh to Dundalk for their members and the community of Dundalk when they held a Fleadh Fever Session in their office on Market Street. There was wonderful live music from DkIT’s Ceol Oirghilla and the famous Fleadh mascot Aisling made a surprise guest appearance. Louth Volunteer Centre were also present on the day to encourage members to volunteer during the Fleadh this year. Majella Toner Downey, Business Development Executive Dundalk Credit Union said: “As part of Dundalk Credit Union’s 50th anniversary celebrations, we are delighted to be a main sponsor of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 along with a group of 5 Credit Unions throughout the North East who have come together as the main sponsor. This is the first time in its history that Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has come to Co. Louth and it is sure to be a unique and memorable cultural event with many local musicians taking centre stage.” The management and staff of Dundalk Credit Union would like to wish every success to all of the local musicians who are competing and performing at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018.

Dundalk Credit Union team with Fleadh Mascot Aisling. Inset; DkIT Ceol Oirghialla Group.

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Coláiste Chú Chulainn is on course for September opening Fianna Fáil TD Declan Breathnach has welcomed news that Coláiste Chú Chulainn

will be ready for hand“While some of the over in time for the new building project is not school year in Septem- yet complete, I have ber.   been told that the re-

maining portion will come on stream slightly later in Autumn,” he stated.   “It had been feared that the new school building would not be ready for opening in September, but I welcome the news that it has been confirmed to me by the LMETB that hand-over of most of the project will take place in time to have the school opened in September for the new school year,” added Deputy Breathnach.

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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. The fare is €20 and all are welcome.

Pauline Campell, winner Sunday’s Nine Hole Aaron Grant Gross Prize winner with captian Captain’s Day competition. Gerry Byrne

De La Salle College, Dundalk

Repeat Leaving Certificate Programme The Repeat Leaving Certificate Programme at De La Salle College, Dundalk has had fantastic success over many years with most students increasing their points score in the Leaving Certificate Examination by between seventy and eighty-five points. It is not unusual for some students to increase points scored by over one hundred points. Some past pupils of the programme have achieved success at a higher examination level in individual subjects. De la Salle College, Dundalk welcomes applications from students, both male and female, who have already completed a Leaving Certificate (scoring a minimum of five passes) and who wish to repeat the examination.

James Reilly, Juvenile Prize-winner.

Michael Hamilton Veteran’s Prize.

Paul O’Callaghan Fourth.

Trevor Giff Fifth.

Features of the programme include: • Experienced member of staff appointed a Special Duties Post with responsibility to co-ordinate the programme and to monitor the progress of students • Dedicated RLC class with experienced teacher in Higher Level English. Dedicated classes for RLC students in certain subjects where numbers applying to take these subjects are sufficient • Comprehensive range of optional subjects • Access to the full range of services at the College, including Guidance Counselling and Pastoral Care • Strong record of success in achieving improvement on previous grades/points Application packs will be available from the school office from Wednesday 15th August 2018 and the deadline for return of completed application forms is by close of business on Wednesday 22nd August 2018. “I couldn’t be happier ……… and I couldn’t have done it without repeating in the De La Salle. I have recommended so many people who are considering repeating to definitely do it in the De La Salle. (Eimear White, Class of 2015) “Coming to a new school where you know practically nobody was tough but I think the way you organise things helps an awful lot, like having our own lunch area and our own classes (wherever possible). ………I managed to get a C3 in English (H) which I believed was practically impossible for someone who was making the jump from ordinary level to higher level. (Ciara Byrne, Class of 2016)

For more information please log onto the College’s website at www.delasalle.ie or contact us directly: By phone on 042 933 1179 or by e-mail on rlcdelasalle@gmail.com

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Louth Winners announced in National Lottery Good Causes Awards Cox’s Demesne and Community Project and The Mari Goretti Foundation are among six Louth organisations named as winners in the first ever National Lottery Good Causes Awards.  The awards honour the inspiring work of thousands of projects, clubs and individuals all over Ireland with the

help of Good Causes funding. Nearly 30 cent of every euro spent on National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes, which has a big impact on communities across the country.  Announcing the Louth winners. National Lottery CEO, Dermot Griffin, said: “We were bowled over by the calibre of entries and

the impact that these organisations are having in their local communities. We know that these groups are doing extraordinary things and the Good Causes awards recognize and celebrate their achievements.” Louth winners are: Heritage: Beaulieu House and Gardens— Beaulieu House in

Drogheda is a protected structure dating from the late 17th to early 18th century. Good Causes funding has helped fund a conservation plan to repair the house and to undertake historical research. Health & Well Being: Smashing Times Theatre & Film Company—Smashing Times is a charity that promotes

social change through performance, training and participation. Good Causes funding has allowed it develop innovative projects that promote social justice, peace, gender equality, human rights and positive mental health. Sport: Drogheda Boxing Club—Drogheda Boxing club has male and female members

who are not only taught boxing but also how to keep fit, discipline and social skills. Good Causes funding allowed it provide an equipped gym for members, giving them a safe environment in which to train. Arts & Culture: Cairde na Cruite— Cairde na Cruite promotes the revival of the Irish Harp, something which has been a strong Irish tradition for over 1,000 years. Good Causes funding has helped grow the annual harp summer school, An Chúirt Chruitireachta, which now hosts international harpers and traditional musicians. Community: Maria Goretti Foundation— The Maria Goretti Foundation is a charity based on the Cooley Peninsula

providing respite care for children with autism and physical and learning disabilities. Good Causes funding allowed it buy a fully equipped mini-bus to transport the children to and from school daily, and on day trips. Cox’s Demense Youth & Community Project—Cox’s Demesne Youth & Community Project provides a space for young people in the community excluded from all mainstream programmes, projects, and clubs. Good Causes funding has helped it develop drug awareness programmes, equality programmes, social education and leadership training. These winners will represent Louth in the

East Regional finals, competing for a place in the National Finals in Dublin on November 3rd.  Each category winner will receive €10,000 and the overall Good Cause of the Year will receive an additional €25,000. The full list of County Winners can be found at www.lottery.ie/ goodcausesawards.  Nearly 30 cent in every €1 spent on Lottery games – or over €619,000 per day – goes back to Good Causes all over the country in the areas of Sports, Arts, Culture, Heritage, Community, Health, Youth and the Irish Language. Last year alone more than €226 million was raised by players of National Lottery games for such Good Causes.

Emma Clarke (Paddy Clarke Photography) with Ciara Solan Branch Coordinator SOSAD and a cheque for €1350 which was the proceeds of Portrait Week held in Paddy Clarke Photography’s studio in Jocelyn Street Dundalk.

Library Events for August Library OnlineResources & eServices Demonstration: Showcasing how to access & use the range of online services available from Louth County Libraries. Takes place Wednesday August 15th at 10.00am. Discover Your Library Workshop: Library workshop for children aged 8-12 which aims to encourage children to utilise the broad range of services available in their library through fun activities. Takes place Wednesday August 15th at 2.30pm Heritage Week: Display of local maps takes place from Tuesday Au-

gust 21st until Saturday August 25th Children’s Storytime: Fun stories for children aged 3-7. Takes place Wednesday August 22nd at 11.30am. Mindscapes Art Exhibition: Local artist Sean Hamill will showcase his paintings which explore the benefits of art for our mental health. Launching on Saturday 1st of September at 2:30pm until Saturday September 8th. For further information contact Dundalk Library at Tel : 042 9353190 email libraryhelpdesk@louthcoco.ie

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Aoife embarks on Annual Celtic Games athletics American Dream Aoife Moore Kavanagh has made waves around the legal profession in New York with the Irish law graduate becoming one of the youngest people ever to pass the New York Bar Exam. Aoife who went to school in Dromiskin graduated from Dublin University before deciding to embark on her American dream. The 23-year-old showed the importance of never giving up on your dreams having narrowly failed the New York Bar Exam at the first time of trying. After that initial failure she put her head down and after a huge amount of studying she passed second time around and began her new job in New York last Tuesday. According to Aoife her love of law was fostered in Dromiskin National School by her 6th Class teacher Pat Mulligan. “I had a wonderful principal while I was at Dromiskin NS who was

Aoife Moore Kavanagh

also my 6th Class teacher, Mr Mulligan. He was so supportive and encouraging of my aspirations and instilled in me that anything is possible if you work hard enough. He also helped me with my New York Bar application a few months ago by providing me with a character reference so the support is continuing. “My interest in law really came from my favourite hobbies, reading, writing and debating. I thought, what am I good at that I can also make a living from? English was always

my favourite subject at school and I won competitions for my short stories and poetry. I took part in a public speaking competition and I won first place, and then I realised I liked it. This is something I can picture myself doing. I always found the power of the spoken word to be very interesting. So it kind of evolved from all of those aspects coupled with my love of Judge Judy obviously,” laughed Aoife. “I came across a lot of negativity throughout the process, usually from people who didn’t have any idea about what it actually entailed but you’re going to get that in all aspects of life, people who just want to bring you down. When people would say to me it’s too hard, it’s too far away, it’s already too saturated a profession, you’re not going to make it, it just motivated me to do better and work harder. It feels amazing to have proved the naysayers wrong.

The annual Celtic Games athletics international match involving U18 and U16 teams from Ireland, Scotland and Wales was staged on Saturday in Grangemouth, Scotland. County Louth had two athletes on the Irish team and both enjoyed great success. Aoibhín McMahon of Blackrock AC was a double winner at U16 level, as she triumphed in both the Shot Putt and Javelin. In the former she recorded an extremely impressive 14.26m, which is a new Celtic Games best performance, while in the latter she had a fine throw of 41.58m. Israel Olatunde of Dundealgan AC, who was a semi-finalist in the 100m at last month’s

Deirdre McTeggart, Israel Olatunde, Aoibhín McMahon and Kathleen McConnell

European U18 Championships and will still be in the U18 age group next year, won the U18 200m with his fastest ever time of 22.13, albeit with the wind speed marginally over the permitted limit for non-wind assisted performances.

Later in the day he was part of the Irish 4x100m team that sped to victory ahead of Scotland and Wales in a time of 42.11. Two coaches from the county also accompanied the Irish team to Scotland – Kathleen McConnell of St Pe-

ter’s AC and Deirdre McTeggart of Boyne AC. McConnell has vast experience as a coach with Irish Celtic Games teams but it was the first time that McTeggart has been honoured by being called upon to be a coach at this level.

Breathnach welcomes school opening Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Declan Breathnach has welcomed news that Coláiste Chú Chulainn will be ready for hand-over in time for the new school year in September.   “While some of the building project is not yet complete, I

have been told that the remaining portion will come on stream slightly later in Autumn,” he stated.   “It had been feared that the new school building would not be ready for opening in September, but I welcome the

news that it has been confirmed to me by the Louth Meath Education & Training Board (LMETB) that the hand-over of most of the project will take place in time to have the school opened in September for the new school year,” he added.

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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.

Party in Hyde Park By Paul Byrne

There was a carnival atmosphere in Hyde Park last weekend as resident’s past and present gathered to celebrate the estate’s 80th birthday. Hyde Park which is located down at the Quay just off Barrack St. was named after Ireland’s first President Douglas Hyde and built in 1938. Events on the day included a special Mass to kick the celebrations off where residents who had passed away over the years were remembered. There was also bouncy castles and face painting to keep the kids entertained as

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well as a Barbecue, ice creams, karate display from Kobra Kan and a ceremony to acknowledge achievements of residents and brief history of the street. Music on the day came from Sean and Susan while Mass was celebrated by Fr Brendan O’Callaghan. Dolores O’Hagan, from Hyde Park was delighted with how the afternoon went and thanked all the residents for coming together to make the day such a huge success. “It was a great day and thankfully the sun was shining down on us as well. A lot of work went into putting the

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event together and we had big crowds down to help us celebrate. We had people travel as far as the Isle of Man, Tyrone and England to enjoy our party and take a trip down memory lane,” stated Dolores. The special guest for the day was Bessie Harvey the oldest former resident who returned to her roots for the party and also Margaret Carr Michael McKenna and his family with Fr Brendan O’Hagan at the Hyde Park celebrations who is the streets oldest current resident. Hyde Park is known for its close knit community and that was definitely on display last weekend as residents old and new came together to enjoy the streets 80th birthday.

Thomas The Gorham family celebrating in Hyde Park

The Bennett family in Hyde Park

Friary girls’ school reunion 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 the 1st of September. Linda Sweeney and Patricia Mullen (nee McKee) 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. 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.

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The Dundalk branch of Manchester City FC Official Supporters club will hold their AGM in The Punters Bar Dundalk on Saturday August 25 at Noon. All members please attend and new members are always welcome.

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DkIT musicians feature prominently at Fleadh

DkIT musicians feature prominently at Fleadh Staff, students and graduates of DkIT will feature prominently during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda. Highlights include Requiem Marbhna, which will take place in The Augustinian Church, Drogheda on Saturday August 18 at 5pm. DkIT presents a spectacular performance of the highly acclaimed Requiem - Marbhna which was first performed during the 1916-2016 commemorations and broadcast on TG4, Good Friday 2016. This will take place on Saturday 18th August 2018 in The Augustinian Church, Drogheda at 5pm featuring performers and soloists drawn from orchestras, choirs and bands from the Oriel region. ‘Requiem -Marbhna’ which is composed by Odhrán O Casaide in the Irish language, sets out to explore the beauty of sean nós voice, together with chamber choir, orchestra and solo voices, In this work, the musical motifs are carried seamlessly from genre to genre. The concert will be conducted by renowned US composer and producer, Craig Stuart Garfinkle and will feature Sibéal N Chasaide, whose voice has been described by critics as the voice who stirred a nation. Her

live performance of Mise Eire as part of RTE’s 1916 Centenary concert captured the hearts of audiences in Ireland and globally. A selection of musicians from DkIT will also participate in the concert, together with performers and soloists from local orchestras, choirs and bands. The performance represents a celebration of the diversity of musical traditions in Louth in a wonderful collaborative community effort. Tickets for Requiem – Marbhna cost €15 and concessions are available for children and families. Tickets can be bought via https://fleadhcheoil.ticketsolve. com/shows/1173587934 or at the door before the performance. A symposium, Ó Ghlúin go Glúin, Drogheda Arts Centre (Friday 17th August, 2-5PM) Celebrating Legacy and Transmission in Irish Traditional Music, takes place on Friday 17 August 2018 in association with the Creative Arts Research Centre at Dundalk Institute of Technology. A range of papers will celebrate and evaluate the legacy of notable musicians who have made a significant contribution to the development of Irish traditional music, very often through their teaching or mentoring of young musicians.

The speakers, including Dr Adèle Commins, Head of Department of Creative Arts, Media and Music at DkIT and recent recipient of a DkIT President’s Prize for Research. The presenters will provide their personal insights, share recordings and perform to illustrate their subjects’ contribution to the tradition and celebrate their legacy. There will be a particular focus on acknowledging and recognising the contribution made by musicians associated with Co Louth but figures from throughout the Irish traditional music world will be celebrated. The event will be chaired by Dr Daithí Kearney, Co-Director of the Creative Arts Research Centre at DkIT and also features DkIT PhD graduate Dr Seán McElwain and current MA student Barra McAllister. For more information on the symposium, please contact daithi.kearney@ dkit.ie. Fleadh 2018 reflects the close connection of DkIT with the traditional music community in the region and performers from the Institute feature prominently across the week including The Gig Rig programme and Seachtain na Gaeilge for Bliain na Gaeilge. For a complete round up of DkIT participation in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 please visit www.dkit.ie/ news.

DkIT performers preparing for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 at the #FleadhFeverSession in Dundalk Credit Union in July 2018.

Dowdallshill GFC club notes Dowdallshill GFC are running their annual golf classic at Ballymascanlon on Saturday August 25. It’s a 3-ball scramble and entries are still being accepted. To enter and book a tee-time, please

contact Gerard on 087-6956922 or any committee member. There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot with numbers drawn 1, 7, 14, 15. The €25 winners were Dixie Quinn c/o self, Bernie Byrne c/o Pat Rog-

ers, Michelle Reel c/o Stephen Martin and Nuala Durnin c/o Pat Rogers. Sympathy is extended to the Keelan Family Newry Road, and in particular Chairman Seamus, on the passing of his wife Marie.

CBS Class of ’68 Reunion A 50th anniversary reunion is being held for students of the CBS who started First Year at the school in September 1968. In that year there were two Irish classes and two English classes, and all are invited to this reunion which is expected to take place at the end of October

with venue and date to be confirmed. Many of the pupils have already been contacted but there are a number that the organisers have not yet been in touch with. If you would like to be part of the celebration please contact any of the following:

Tony Hoey 087 2967448 (anthonyphoey@gmail. com), Donal Duffy 087 9602609 (donalduffy12@eircom. net), Joe Hamill

087 6171296, Gerry Lambe 087 9589000, Michael Lambert 087 6789867, Brian Murphy 0872457072, or Seamus Brennan 087 2470409.

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An Táin Arts Centre’s new programme

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An Táin Arts Centre continues to provide exceptional entertainment over the coming months with a packed programme of events including the brand new list of Oscar winning Film Club movies, including an exciting collaboration with the Creative Arts School at DkIT. Other events on the programme include, Artist in Residence, Sean McGuill’s, Open Studio from September 3rd. Company in Residence, Quintessence Theatre, return for a fourth time with their powerful piece, Cracks on September 13. Culture Night returns once again on September 21 for a family fun night of free events and workshops. Meanwhile, Dundalk Dog Rescue invites you to bring along man’s best friend to the movies to see Isle of Dogs on September 23. Michael Harding returns to the

The movie Breathe will be shown on 28th August. main stage on September 29. Certain Dark Things Theatre brings the story of an Irish artist living in London to life in, The Story of William, Who Died, on October 20. There is family fun on the Bank Holiday weekend with Science Magic on October 29. Leanne Mullen brings her new exhibition, Drawing Breath, to the Basement Gallery from 10th November.

The Dirtbirds return with their new show on November 10. Phil Coulter returns to the main stage on November 24 and there will be a screening of Arthur Christmas as part of our Family Crafting Double Bill on December 8. There will be a special screening of It’s a Wonderful Life on December 14, with festival snacks included.

A physical copy of the Sept – Dec 2018 programme will be available in An Táin Arts Centre on Crowe Street soon, or you can see the entire programme on www. antain.ie. You can book tickets at the Box Office at An Táin Arts Centre, Crowe Street, Dundalk, phone us on 042 9332332 or order online at www. antain.ie

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1 Entertainment What singer will perform in Ireland later this year as part of his 60th anniversary tour? 2 History A surprise attack by the Japanese on which naval base led to the US entering World War II? 3 Prisons Name the island in San Francisco Bay that used to be a high security prison. 4 Presidents In which US city is Ford’s Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in April 1865? 5 Sport Golfer Graeme McDowell was born in which northern seaside town? 6 Communication What is the alphabet system for blind people called? 7 Capital cities What is the capital of

Slovakia? 8 Space Which Apollo mission allowed Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to walk on the moon? 9 Europe Which European country has the longest coastline? 10 Currency What is the national currency of China? Stinker In Minnesota what is it illegal to do on a washing line?

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With just two weeks to go to the Leinster finals of the Senior Cup at Mount Juliet members of Dundalk’s Senior Cup panel have been staking their claims for places in the quarterfinal against The Island on Saturday week. Three of the team found themselves in high-level competition over the past week with Caolan Rafferty in action at the Irish Close in The European Club, Eoin Murphy playing for Ireland in the Boys Home Internationals at Royal Dornock in Scotland and Brendan Lawlor featuring in the latest round of the European Disabled Golfers Association Tour in Sweden

Brendan Lawlor

Lawlor, who has already won three times on tour this year, produced another super performance to finish second at the Golfstar course in Lindo, just two

shots behind home hero Johan Kammerstad who shot a two round total of 145 for victory. His performance in Sweden has moved Lawlor up to third in the

EDGA rankings and he remains on target for a top five finish. Eoin Murphy was part of the Ireland Boys teams that went very close to denying England a three-in-a-row at the Home Internationals in Royal Dornoch last week. In Ireland’s opening match against Wales Murphy had an impressive 4&3 win over Connor Owen as Ireland romped to a 10-5 victory. Murphy had played in the morning foursomes with Max Kennedy of Royal Dublin but they were the only Irish pairing to lose as they went down 5&4. Murphy’s next in-

volvement was in the singles against Scotland on Day Two and he picked up a half-point in Ireland’s 10.5 to 4.5 win over the hosts. That set up a final day showdown with defending champions England and the match was delicately poised at 3-2 after England narrowly won the morning foursomes. Murphy faced Harry Goodard who had won his previous two singles matches and the pair were involved in a ding dong battle that went all the way to the final hole. Unfortunately, a bogey five on the final hole saw Goddard claim what proved to be a valuable point in England’s 8-7 win over

Ireland. Caolan Rafferty suffered a similar fate over the final two holes of his second round tie with Eoin Leonard at the Irish Close in The European Club. It was a tight match but Rafferty won the 16th to go one up only to lose the 17th and 18th and bow out of the Championships. There was further disappointment for Rafferty later in the week when the Irish selectors picked Robin Dawson, John Murphy and Colm Purcell for Ireland’s Eisenhower Cup team even though Rafferty has now moved to 62 in the world amateur golf rankings.

Getting Open Hydro workers alternative employment is a priority No stone will be left unturned to find alternative employment for the Open Hydro workers, a local Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick said: “News that Open Hydro in Greenore is to close is sad news and my heart goes out to the workers and their families at this difficult time.

“I have been in contact with my Fine Gael colleagues Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection, Regina Doherty and Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation, Heather Humphreys. “I have been assured that the Government will also make every State support available to the Open Hy-

dro employees. The Government will do its utmost to help these workers transition and find new employment opportunities,” said the Louth TD. “From what I understand the company did not consult with the Government in advance of this advancement. This means there was no opportunity to engage

with its senior management to see whether this decision could have been averted. “I understand that the staff were very shocked by this sudden news. Let me reassure them that no effort will be spared to help smooth their path into alternative employment.” As difficult as it may be to appreciate right now, we

have reason to be confident that we will find new investment and new opportunities – for the employees of Open Hydro, for the residents of Louth. The staff at the plant are highly skilled and trained in design and production and that these skills set are readily transferrable to similar companies within the area and wider afield.

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32 Marathons, 32 Counties, 32 Days

’s Park Run as part of their quest to A group of athletes visited Dundalk 32 days and they were joined by run 32 marathons in 32 counties over s for the Children’s Cancer Unit fund raise local athletes. The aim is to Children. in the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick

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Carly returns from Toronto to take part in Rose of Tralee By Paul Byrne

Louth’s two Roses have both made it to Tralee ahead of this weekend’s ever popular festival which will run until Tuesday evening. Anne-Marie Duffy will proudly wear the Louth Rose sash while Rathcor native Carly McGrath arrived in Ireland on Monday having been selected to represent Toronto back in June. Carly was born in Toronto but her family moved back to Rathcor, Cooley when she was just two and is the only one of her siblings to be born in Canada. Remarkably Carly is the fifth Rose to bloom from the Cooley/North Louth area since 2011 following in the footsteps of Leoina Lennon (Jenkinstown), Patricia Marmion (Cooley), Jenny Hanlon (Cooley) and Megan Ferguson (Cooley). She has been very active in GAA both in

Toronto Rose Carly McGrath with her parents Fiona and James at home in Rathcor

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Faughart School resolution welcomed Fianna Fáil TD for Louth and East Meath Declan Breathnach has welcomed whole-heartedly the announcement today by Minister Richard Bruton that a resolution has been agreed to allow Faughart National School re-open in September.   “The announcement comes following nego-

tiations with the existing Patron of the school. I am delighted that the way has been paved to allow Faughart National School re-open in September, and I am informed that the school will now be opened under the new patronage. I have had many Dáil debates on this issue and had communicated

Harry O’Hanrahan produced a superb back nine to take Sunday’s Singles Stableford on countback from Senior Panel member Neal McKell who showed he is running into form as Mount Juliet looms on the horizon. The three handicapper, who won the Junior Cup earlier this year, recorded the day’s best gross score of 39pts but his nett score of 42pts was only good enough for second overall as O’Hanrahan rolled back the years with a vintage display. Alan Hurley (5) took Category 1 with 41pts, Fergal McKenna (18) claimed Category 2 while Larry Hanratty (24) took Category 3. Daniel Nordone (16) was the juvenile winner. The Leinster Finals of the AIG Senior

Cup will take place in Mount Juliet on August 25 and 26 when Dundalk’s senior panel will bid to add to the Barton Shield pennant they won in Mount Wolseley last month. All support will be very welcome with Dundalk’s quarter-final against The Island teeing off at 8am on Saturday week. This Saturday, August 18, see the club host a Fun Day for members and friends which has been organised by the Social Committee. The 18 Hole Timesheet is behind the bar and there are a few spaces still available which must be prepaid. A timesheet for a Nine Hole competition from 5pm until 7pm is also open. The dinner is at 8pm and is available to all members for

to the Archbishop of Armagh the importance of allowing the school to re-open which is the wish of many local families”.   A Joint Statement from the Department of Education and Skills and the Archdiocese of Armagh at 1pm stated:-  “Arising from these positive discus-

sions, the Archdiocese, in association with the Parish, has agreed to make the vacant school property available to the Department for educational purposes subject to an appropriate agreement.   The practical details are being worked through by the Department with a view to

Superb back nine helps Harry take top honours at Dundalk

Stephen Lynch who accepting the prize for the leading Saturday qualifier at the Dundalk GC Captain’s Day

€15, although booking in the Restaurant is necessary. This will be followed by a night of entertainment and fun. With two rounds to play in the Golfer of the Year, Clem Walshe

has opened up a 10 point lead on Peter Rogers who lies second one point ahead of Brendan Duffy and Christy Ward with Neal MacKell a further point back in fifth place. The Golfer

Conor Curran Third.

of the Year will be based on seven counting scores out of the 10 nominated events and the following is the top ten based on six counting scores out of the eight events played to date.

day August 7. Beloved wife Tony Kelly, Templetown, Carlingford on Saturday of Patsy and dear mother August 11. Beloved husof Mary, Paddy, Frank, Billy, band of Carmel and dear Caroline, Michelle, Gerard, father of Vivienne, Stephen Noreen and the late Joey. Fidelma Faulkner, sons-inRoad, Dundalk, peacefully and Nigel. He will be sadly She will be sadly missed law Hubby, John and Sean, in Dealgan Nursing Home missed by his sorrowing by her sorrowing husband, nephews, nieces, cousins, on Friday August 10. Mary wife, daughter, sons, daughdaughters, sons, daughtersneighbours and friends. much loved wife and best ters-in-law Briege and Sein-law Brigid and Nanny, friend of Noel and dear lena, grandchildren Ethansons-in-law Malcolm and Marie Keelan (née sister of Benedict, Gerard, Thomas and Reeva-Marie, John, grandchildren, greatHoward) `Oak Lodge`, NeMonica, and the late Aileen, brother Patrick, sisters Josegrandchildren, sister Mary wry Road, Dundalk, peaceMichael and Edward. Deepphine and Helen, aunt Mary, Anne, sister-in-law Lily, fully, in the care of the staff ly regretted by her husband, nephews, nieces, cousins, of Louth County Hospital, nephews, nieces, relatives brothers, sister, sisters in relatives and friends. surrounded by her famand friends. law, nephews, nieces, relaily. Beloved wife of Seamus Gerry Andrew McManus, Rathtives and friends. Kane, Miltown and dear mother of Conor bran, Collon, peacefully at Grange, Castlebellingham, Gerry Hughes, Meadow and Fergal. She will be sadly Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, peacefully at home on TuesGrove, Dundalk, peacefully, missed by her sorrowing on Saturday August 11. Anin Our Lady Of Lourdes Hosday August 7. Gerry beloved husband, sons, brothers drew will be sadly missed by pital, surrounded by his lovhusband of Brigid (née Kelly) Paddy, Michael and Brendan, his loving wife Anne, daughing family on Friday August and dear father of Kathleen sisters-in-law Anna, Anne, ters Helen and Emma, their 10. Gerry, beloved husband Agnew, Oliver, Una McGuinMarguerite, Maura, Mairead partners Mark and Barry, of May and dear dad of ness, Gerard, James, Tony and Anne, brothers-in-law grandchildren Maisie, Ruby Anita, Yvonne, Brenda and Kevin and Ronan, nephews, and the late Mary. Deeply and Sadie, brother Con, David. Predeceased by his nieces, cousins and a wide regretted by his wife, sons, sisters Mary, Ann, Monica parents Eileen and Thomas circle of friends. daughters, grandchildren, and Helen, brothers-in-law, (Ashe) and sister Peggy sisters-in-law, nephews, great grandchildren, sonsAlice Smith (née BarnaGribben. Gerry will be sadly nieces, relatives, neighbours in-law, daughters-in-law, cle) 135 Oakland Park, Dunmissed by his loving wife, and friends. sisters Margaret and Mona, dalk, peacefully, in Louth daughters, son, grandnephews, nieces, relatives County Hospital, surroundchildren Harry, Libby and Mary Breslin (née Muled by her family on TuesAlex, brother Paddy sister and friend. hall) “Sheelin House” Carrick

recent deaths

Gregory McCaughey Leading Sunday Qualifier.

achieving a September 2018 opening, in line with its commitment to diversity. Archbishop Eamon Martin said that he is pleased that discussions with the Department are reaching a satisfactory conclusion. This is great news for the community of Faughart”, concluded Breathnach.

Dundalk Leader 15th August 2018

Are you getting the best deal on car finance?

Thinking of buying a new car in the coming months? Then you’ve no doubt heard about Personal Contract Plans or PCPs. These car finance agreements have been getting a lot of attention – and not always for the right reasons. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) recently released the first public analysis of PCPs in Ireland. The report found that a third of new car purchases in Ireland are now financed by PCP agreements. In 2016, a significant €805 million was extended to consumers in PCP finance – a considerable increase of 65% on 2015. The CCPC says however that because of the complexity of these agreements, there is a concern that consumers do not fully understand how they work. In particular, they say there is a doubt that consumers are fully aware of the balloon payments at the end of a PCP agreement. The CCPC is of the view that further protection is needed in Ireland for consumers availing of these agreements.* Speaking about this, Brigene Litchfield CEO of Cu-

7 seaters

161 CITROEN C4 GRAND PICASSO 5DR 1.6HDi 34,700MLS............................................... €18,495 152 CITROEN C4 GRAND PICASSO VTR+ 5DR 1.6HDI BLUE 37,200MLS.............................. €16,250 2012 Peugeot 5008 Allure 5dr 1.6hdi Grey 87,200mls............................................. €11,250 2012 Vauxhall Zafira Design 5dr 1.7cdti Silver 73,600mls.......................................€9275

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petrol MODELS

171 NISSAN QASHQAI ACENTA SMART VIS 1.2 BLACK 16,000MLS..................................... €19,950 161 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE 5DR 1.2 AUTOMATIC BLUE 10,850MLS..................................... €13,450 161 PEUGEOT 208 ACCESS 5DR 1.2 GREY 33,500MLS....................................................... €11,650 151 MINI ONE PEPPER PACK 3 DR 1.2 OPAL WHITE 21,100MLS........................................ €15,995 151 KIA C’EED 5DR 1.4 RED 12,800MLS.......................................................................... €13,950 151 PEUGEOT 2008 ACTIVE 1.2 WHITE 34,000MLS.......................................................... €13,950 151 PEUGEOT 308 ACTIVE 5DR 1.2 WHITE 17,200MLS..................................................... €13,750 151 NISSAN NOTE ACCENTA PREMIUM 5DR 1.2 AUTOMATIC GREY 25,800MLS................... €13,695 142 SUZUKI SPLASH SZ2 5DR 1.0 GREY 33,000.................................................................€8,250 141 FIAT 500 LOUNGE 3DR 1.2 WHITE 21,700MLS.............................................................€9,595 131 PEUGEOT 208 ACCESS 3dr 1.0 WHITE 55,000mls.......................................................€8,650 131 CITROEN C3 VTR+ 5DR 1.0 BLACK 25,000MLS............................................................€7,999 131 OPEL MERIVA 5DR 1.4 BLUE 29,900MLS....................................................................€7,950 2012 CHEVROLET AVEO LS 5DR 1.2 BLUE 35,100MLS.........................................................€6,350

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151 PEUGEOT PARTNER ACTIVE 3 SEATS 1.6 HDi 75BHP WHITE 39,100MLS............€9,750 INC VAT STRAIGHT DEAL PRICES QUOTED TRADE IN’S WELCOME - EVERYTHING CONSIDERED

chullain Credit Union said “For many, headline rates on PCP agreements can at first look more attractive, but these can easily distract from the range of additional charges and a good deal of inflexibility. Essentially PCPs are lease schemes. The buyer has in effect, hired the car for a particular period of time while they make payments. At the end of the agreement, they will have to make a balloon payment in order to own the car. With a traditional car loan, the person simply borrows the money to pay for a car, which they own immediately. They can also sell the car on at any time they wish, should they need to, whereas they do not have this option with a PCP.” There is further detail in the ‘small print’ of a PCP agreement which consumers should be aware of. They will, for example, need to be conscious of the mileage they are clocking up, because the balloon payment at the end of the agreement will have been calculated with their annual mileage in mind. If on the other hand a consumer takes out a car loan before purchasing a car, they are effectively going as a

cash buyer to the car dealer and are in a far better position to negotiate a deal. At Cuchullain Credit Union we offer a car loan with an interest rate of 7.65% APR. There are no hidden fees or administration charges with our loan, and you can repay sooner and pay less interest. We are always happy to work with our members to arrange repayments in a way that best suits their individual circumstances. We would really encourage anyone thinking of buying a new or used car in the coming weeks to contact us at Cuchullain Credit Union before making any decisions. We are happy to see all our members, no matter how long it has been, and of course we are always happy to chat to anyone who has never been a credit union member. *CCPC; Personal Contract Plans – The Irish Market. March 2018 ** For a €20,000, 5 year variable interest rate loan with 60 monthly repayments of €400.69, an interest Rate of 7.65% APR, the total amount payable by the member is €24,040.75. Information correct as at 03/08/2018.

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