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DUNDALK’S FREE NEWSPAPER

Wednesday, 19th December, 2018. Vol. 11, Issue 51 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

Louth football is coming home

Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

By Paul Byrne

Louth GAA is finally coming home to Dundalk after clearing a major hurdle on Monday morning in their bid to build a new stadium when Louth County Councillors voted overwhelmingly to pass the motion for the transfer of land at DkIT to Louth GAA. A sale was agreed for €400,000 which gives Louth GAA almost ten acres to work on for their stadium project which is expected to cost between €6m and €8m. DkIT already have just over two acres beside the site which means that the area of the new site will be approximately 12.14 acres.

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Wuxi plant gets go-ahead Work will begin on site in January to prepare the way for the construction of the new WuXi Biologics biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing campus at the IDA Ireland Dundalk Science and Technology Park just off the M1 motorway at Mullagharlin, Dundalk. The go-ahead for site works follows the grant of planning permission for the new facility by Louth County Council.

The grant of planning permission is a significant step forward in WuXi Biologics’ €325m investment for Dundalk.

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Work to begin on new €325 million biopharma Wuxi facility in January From Page 1 company has undertaken outside China. WuXi Biologics is the world’s only single source of biologics contract manufacturing capability from concept to commercialisation. The new building in Dundalk which has been dubbed ‘factory of the future’ will be the world’s largest biopharmaceuticals contract manufacturing facility using single-use production technology. The imminent commencement of construction has been

welcomed by Dr Chris Chen, Chief Executive Officer of WuXi Biologics: “The development of this new facility symbolises the build-out of our global contract biomanufacturing network to make sure that biologics can be manufactured at the highest quality, providing a robust supply chain to benefit patients worldwide,” stated Dr Chen.

The new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility will create 400 high value jobs for Dundalk over the coming years and 700 jobs during the construc-

tion phase between now and the end of 2020. It is anticipated that general recruitment will begin in 2020 with the facility moving into full production the following year. These jobs will range from manufacturing to technical and quality assurance roles as well as for associated administration positions.

WuXi Biologics participated in the Careers & Industry Fair in Dundalk Institute of Technology last month to promote the new local job opportunities to DkIT students.

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Irish Association of Lourdes Volunteers

The Committee and Members "Thank all of our sponsors" We also thank all the people and groups who donated medical equipment, domestic supplies and all those who gave their time to organise fund-raising events. We are truly grateful.

All of this enabled us to take assisted pilgrims to Lourdes in June 2018 for our very successful inaugural pilgrimage.

We wish all our sponsors and anyone who helped in any way a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year

From Page 1 almost 60 years after the closure of the Athletic Grounds in Dundalk, the town will house the county ground once again with the plan to have it in use by 2020.

The Louth GAA County board took a major step towards finding a new home in September when they unanimously endorsed the purchase of a site adjacent to the old Heinz factory on the Inner Relief Road. The twelve-acre site consists of approximately nine acres which belong to Louth County Council and approximately three acres which belong to DKIT. The first stage of the development will allow a capacity of 12000 into the ground although eventually there would be a capacity for 22000 when the development is finished.

However, despite approval from Louth

County Board, Louth County Council and DKIT there had been a stumbling block to the ambitious plans with news that a number of councillors had voiced concerns about the amount of money being received for the land owned by the council.

Sinn Fein councillors along with a number of Drogheda councillors raised concerns about the project and had indicated that they were set to vote against the ambitious plans for a stadium in Dundalk.

Councillors were due to vote for the proposals at October’s monthly council meeting but the topic was taken off the agenda at the last minute to give the steering committee who are in charge of delivering the stadium more time to listen to councillors concerns. Last month the topic was once again taken off the agenda due to a technicality but on Monday morning the motion was heard and quickly passed by the vast majority of councillors. In total 22 councillors voted for, one against while six were absent.

Speaking after the vote was passed independent TD Peter Fitzpatrick expressed his delight with the news.

“This is a great day for all Gaels in Louth.

We have had to negotiate some road-blocks along the way but we’ve got there in the end and this is undoubtedly a great day for GAA in Louth.

We’ve been waiting for this day for almost sixty years since the old Athletic Grounds closed and the new pitch will be open to all men, women and children in County Louth.

I believe this will help improve our performances on the pitch and improve standards from the ground up. Louth GAA desperately needed this facility and deserves it.

I have been working together with Louth GAA, Louth County Council and the DKIT for some time now and I am thrilled that GAA officials can now proceed with their plans to build a new state of the art County Grounds.

It is expected that June 2020 is the target day for the stadium to officially open. I want to thank the councillors and Louth County Council for helping this project

Peter Fitzpatrick

get across the line. The council valued the land at €650,000 and they sold it to Louth GAA for €400,000 which I think is fair. There is still a lot of hard work ahead of us but I believe that once we get the planning permission early in 2019 we will start the process of filling the land to raise it up to the required level and then work can begin in earnest,” stated Peter.

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DKIT lecturer designs Social Inclusion and Diversity course DKIT lecturer in Social Care, Dr Colletta Dalikeni, has designed and delivered, in a joint partnership with Southern Regional College in Newry, an OCN NI Level 2 course (Level 3 in the European Framework) in Social Inclusion and Diversity, to 23 educators from across Europe.

During the week-long event, which took place from 26th to 30th November, Caroline Coleman from SRC delivered a Train-the-Trainer course to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to deliver Dr. Dalikeni’s course across Europe. Dalikeni intends to develop the course to a level 7 and

DkIT Dr. Colletta Dalikeni delivers her Social Inclusion and Diversity course to 23 educators from across Europe.

8 for DKIT graduates and for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for employees in the various sectors in the North East region.

The project is led by the Southern Regional College in Northern Ireland in collaboration with four other partners including DkIT; RIC,

a Latvian organisation which uses art and creativity to promote social integration, personal development and improve the quality of life for low-income families and those deemed ‘at-risk’; CONFORM, who develop research projects and training plans for classrooms, ex-

periential and e-learning courses and consultancy and technical assistance; Linkopings Kommun in Sweden who provide support for newly arrived migrant, refugee and Roma children and adults; and Kettle of Fish, a social economy film production company from the North.

Heart Foundation post Christmas ramble The 12th annual post Christmas ramble in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation, will take place on Thursday December 27 at 11.30am. This two-hour circular walk will start and end at Long’s pub in Grange village, just outside Carlingford. Parking available in the church carpark.

During this walk, enjoy rambling back in time, through old carting tracks and hidden lanes; visit a deserted village and hear its history; listen to stories of Cu Chulain and the Tain. Afterwards relax beside an open fire and enjoy complementary homemade soup and bread.

Suggested donation- €10 per

person, €20 per family (2 adults, 2 children) Regretfully no dogs allowed on these tracks. Suitable for ages 6 years upwards. The terrains are country lanes and some road walking.

Stout walking shoes/boots, and rain gear are recommended.

For further details and information, contact 087- 6479715’.

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Christmas Mass Times for the Dun Dealgan �astoral �rea

Holy Redeemer Parish

Sacrament of Confession in Preparation for Christmas Sunday 23rd December Confessions in Holy Redeemer Church After 11.30am Mass After 6pm Mass Monday 24th December After 10am Mass 12pm – 1pm Mass Times The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ Christmas Eve – Monday 24th December Family Mass 6pm Vigil Mass for Christmas 9pm (Carols will be sung at 8.30pm) Christmas Day Tuesday 25th December Mass Times 10am & 11.30am Wednesday 26th December – Friday 28th December 2018 Mass Times 10am Saturday 29th December 2018 Mass Times 10am & 6pm Sunday 30th December 2018 – Feast of The Holy Family Mass Times 10am, 11.30am & 6pm

Monday 31st December 2018 Mass Times 10am Tuesday 1st January 2019 11.30am

The Marist

St. Mary’s Church Christmas Eve Confessions 11am to 12 noon & 5pm to 6pm Carols 7.30pm Christmas Eve Vigil 8pm Christmas Day 7am & 10am

Holy Family Parish

Christmas Eve Family Mass 6pm Carols 8.30pm Vigil 9pm Christmas Day 9.30am, 11am & 12.30pm

Friary Church

Confessions Christmas Eve Monday 24th 11am to 6pm Christmas Eve Mass Vigil Mass 9pm Christmas Day Mass 8 am, 10.30am & 12 noon

St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church

Individual Confessions Friday 21st 10am to 7.15pm Saturday 22nd from 10am to 6pm Monday 24th from 10am to 6pm Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at Midnight Christmas Day Masses at 9.30am, 11am & 12.30pm

Haggardstown Parish of St. Fursey St. Patrick

Penitential Healing Service Wednesday 19th 7.30pm Christmas Eve Carols 7pm Vigil Mass 7.30pm Christmas Day Mass 9am & 11am

Blackrock St. Oliver Plunkett

Christmas Eve Carols 5.30pm Vigil Mass 6pm Carols 8.30pm Vigil Mass 9pm Christmas Day Mass 10am & 12 noon

Wishing all our Parishioners a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year

Confessions after all our weekday and weekend Masses in both St Patrick’s and St. Nicholas’ Churches from 16th to 22nd December Christmas Eve in St. Patrick’s Church Confessions 11am to 1pm Carols 8.30pm Christmas Eve Mass 9pm Christmas Day Mass 9.30am Carol Service 11am Mass 11.30am Mass 1pm Christmas Eve in St. Nicholas’ Church Confessions 11am to 1pm Carols 7.15pm Christmas Eve Mass 8pm Christmas Day Mass 8.30am Mass 10.30am Mass with Carols 12noon

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Marist host annual trade fair

Students taking part in the Marist Trade Fair

SAINT Mary’s College held its annual TY Trade Fair on Thursday December 6 in the school gym. The event was officially launched by two past pupils and successful

entrepreneurs, Keith Agnew of MVI and Riva and Eamonn McGill fashion designer and creator of the Brown Thomas Christmas window.

The students had 12

different mini companies all selling hand crafted goods and food. The gym was a hive of activity and the students displayed their marketing, advertising and selling

skills to a maximum.

The event welcomes guests from Realt Na Mara, St. Vincents, St. Louis and Colaiste Ris. This was organised by Ms Mc Ardle and Mr Flynn.

Man was driving at 203kph on motorway A man who was caught driving at 203km on the motorway was fined €250 when he appeared at Dundalk District Court.

Serjeis Kulikovs (19) of 177 Waterville Crescent, Tom Bellew Ave, Dundalk, was charged with dangerous driving but pleaded guilty to

a reduced charge of careless driving arising out of an incident at Drumleck, Castlebellingham on November 11 this year.

Solicitor, Eleanor Kelly, stated that her client, who works as a delivery driver, had recently purchased the car and as the motorway was quiet he

foolishly put his foot down to see how fast it could go.

Ms Kelly produced a letter to court from the defendant’s employer which stated that he was one of the best employee’s he ever had.

Judge John Cheatle convicted on a charge of careless driving and imposed a €250 fine.

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Dundalk Credit Union presents a spectacular performance of “Requiem Marbhna” Dundalk Credit Union were delighted, as part of their 50th anniversary program of celebrations, to collaborate with DkIT to present a spectacular performance of the highly acclaimed Requiem-Marbhna in St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday 16th

December last. With over 80 musicians on stage including the Garda Band, staff and students from DkIT, the Ardee Concert Band, the Tredagh singers, Dundalk’s own Zoe Conway and other local soloists and players, the performance took full ad-

vantage of the wonderful acoustics in St. Patrick’s Cathedral to provide a memorable night’s entertainment for the people of Dundalk.

The performance of a Requiem Marbhna in the Irish language was composed by Odhrán Ó

Casaide and set out to explore the beauty of sean nós voice, together with orchestra, classical solo voices, traditional and early music instruments.

Inspired by the original pioneering work of Seán O Riada, the performance of this powerful

piece seamlessly brought together the Irish traditional and classical genres and featured the captivating voice of Sibéal. The conductor was Inspector Pat Kenny of the Garda Band.

Since its foundation in 1968, Dundalk Credit

Union has had a long history of giving back to the community it serves; All proceeds from the event will be donated to three very deserving local charities; Dundalk SVP, Dundalk Simon Community & St. Patrick’s Parish Soup Kitchen.

Zoë Conway & Sibéal Ní Chasaide.

Billy Doyle, CEO Dundalk Credit Union, Dr Michael Mulvey, President DkIT, Dr Sheila Dundalk Credit Union Chairman Paddy Donnelly, CEO Billy Doyle, Odhrán Ó Casaide, Flanagan, Vice president for Academic Affairs DkIT, Paddy Donnelly, Chairman of Composer, Joan Martin, Chief Executive Louth County Council, Liam Reilly, Chairman Dundalk Credit Union.

Louth County Council, Zoë Conway, Frank Godfrey, Mayor of Drogheda, Mr Reece Smyth, Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the United States.

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Schools combine to raise funds for Zoe Murphy Appeal

SAINT Vincent’s secondary school and St. Malachy’s girls’ school joined forces

recently to raise funds for the Zoe Murphy Appeal, which aims to raise €100,000 which

will go towards a lifechanging surgery for the local two-year old who has Cerebral

Palsy. Laura Jones, a teacher in St. Vincent’s had personal reasons for wanting to help raise money for the worthy cause, as she teaches Zoe’s older sister Kayleigh.

Kayleigh is a First year student in the school. Alongside fellow teacher Victoria O’Hagan, Laura organised a disco for the junior school, along with a Halloween Fancy Dress competition and she was delighted when they raised over €1,500 for the ongoing appeal.

Following on from the huge success of the fundraiser, another

Kayleigh Murphy-Mellon and Valerie Aigbodian who took part in Zoe Murphy fundraiser

First year student, Valerie Aigbodian wanted to do more to help raise money. Valerie approached her former primary

school Principal Bríd Galligan in St. Malachy’s girls’ school and asked would it be possible to make a donation. A total of

€300 was raised and Valerie was thrilled as she ‘just wanted to do something to help Zoe and her family’.

County Council signs €5m contract for Clanbrassil Street and St Nicholas’ Quarter Rejuvenation Scheme Louth County Council has signed a contract with John Cradock Ltd, Kilcullen, Co Kildare for the Clanbrassil Street & St Nicholas’ Quarter Rejuvenation Scheme in Dundalk. Works are expected to commence on 7th January 2019.

The area of the works comprises Clanbrassil Street, Church Street and part of Bridge Street (to St Nicholas Church) and will involve the provision of wider

granite footpaths, asphalt parking bays, planting and seating areas, and the upgrading of public lighting. The works will also provide improved pedestrian crossings and a decluttering of footpaths.

Commenting, Chief Executive of Louth County Council, Joan Martin said: “The contract value for the Clanbrassil Street & St Nicholas’ Quarter Rejuvenation Scheme is in the region of €5m, which

represents a considerable investment in the town of Dundalk by Louth County Council and by the European Regional Development Fund, which is part-funding the works.

“The Council is looking forward to the continued regeneration of Dundalk town centre, building on the success of the Market Square project with the transformation of this area of the town.”

Lordship Credit Union votes to transfer to Dundalk Credit Union, Market Street

At the AGM of Lordship Credit Union, members voted overwhelmingly to approve a Transfer of Engagements to Dundalk Credit Union, with the transfer to take effect in early 2019.

The Chairman of Lordship Credit Union Mr Pat Bellew, told the AGM “this gives us the opportunity to ensure that the members of Lordship Credit Union will have to have access to a wider range of savings and loan services at very competitive rates, significantly enhanced opening hours, access to larger loans, including mortgages and commercial loans, and access to online account management.”

After the overwhelmingly positive vote at the Lordship AGM Mr Bellew said “he was delighted that their members would be joining one of Ireland’s largest and most progressive Credit Unions and one which very much had an emphasis on people and the community at its core.”

The Chairman of Dundalk Credit Union, Mr Paddy Donnelly said “This is a very positive and exciting move for members of both Dundalk and Lordship Credit Unions, and underlines our shared commitment and vision of community, members and service.”

At a packed Dundalk Credit Union AGM held in the Tain

Theatre on Tuesday night last, Billy Doyle, CEO, up-dated members that 2018 had been a very positive year for Dundalk Credit Union with significant growth in new lending and new members allowing the Board to recommend the return of almost €1.2m back to members in the form of a year-end dividend and loan interest rebate.

At a meeting of the Board of Directors of Dundalk Credit Union held immediately after the AGM Mr Paddy Donnelly was re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr Frankie Watters was elected as Secretary with Ms Bernadette Farrell appointed Vice-Chair.

Billy Doyle CEO, Bernadette Farrell Vice Chairperson, Frankie Watters Secretary and Paddy Donnelly, Chairman of Dundalk Credit Union.

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Warning over car thefts There was a number of vehicles stolen this week around Dundalk and Gardaí have warned motorists to be extra vigilant and make sure their cars are securely locked. Between the late hours of December 12 and the early hours of the 13 there was a Ford S Max stolen from outside the front of a property on the Lower Point Road. About the same time there was another Ford S Max taken from outside a property on the Armagh Road.

Between December 13 nd 14 there was also a Ford B Max taken from outside a property on the Armagh Road. Any information regarding the above three vehicles should be passed on to Gardaí at Dundalk Garda Station.

There was also a Renault

Clio stolen on December 14 at approximately 6pm on Anne Street, Dundalk. Two males were subsequently arrested and charged and the vehicle was recovered.

Gardaí have also warned cyclists to be careful following a spate of bicycle thefts in DkIT and Park Street over the last two weeks.

Meanwhile Gardaí have issued a warning to the public following a scam which involves somebody ringing people’s homes claiming to represent Eir. The scam involves the person telling the homeowner that their broadband needs to be fixed and to grant them access to work through their laptop remotely.

They also have asked people to transfer money and Gardaí have advised anybody who receives a

call from an Eir representative to hang up and ring back Eir themselves.

There was an assault causing harm in a takeaway on Park St. at 2:30am on December 10 where a customer assaulted a second customer causing his arm to fracture.

On December 16 in Dundalk Stadium at approximately 12:45am a brawl involving roughly 30 makes took place which left one male in his 40s knocked unconscious. He was brought to hospital immediately and a man in his 30s was arrested for assault causing harm.

A number of other men were arrested for public order offences.

There were two bomb hoaxes on Doolargy Avenue last week which were both attented to by Gardaí.

Louth WATCH Club (Walking And Tandem Cycling for Health) launched their new 2019 cycling jersey’s with sponsors in The Rosewood Club, Newry Road, Dundalk.

Louth WATCH Club is an activity club for Blind and Partially sighted People.

They use Walking guides and Tandem Pilots to provide opportunities for social inclusion

and interaction to people with sight loss.

Contact chairperson Benny Grogan on 086 3825813 or vice chairperson Pat Kelly on 087 7708200, for more details.

A Government of Ireland initiative brought to you by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government

Proposed reforms of electoral registration process – Public Consultation The Minister of State for Local Government and Electoral Reform, John Paul Phelan, T.D., has commenced a 12-week consultation on the Government’s proposals for modernising the electoral registration process. The proposals aim to make it simpler and more secure for people to register to vote or change their registration details.

The process, which is used by the majority of adults in Ireland, has not changed significantly since the foundation of the State. The Minister is keen to get the views of as many members of the public and interested groups as possible on the proposals.

The proposals and consultation documents are available to read at: www.registerreform.gov.ie People can provide their views: •

By email (with any attachments preferably in Microsoft Word format): registerreform@housing.gov.ie

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By post to: Electoral Registration Project Consultation, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Custom House, Dublin 1, D01 W6X0.

People can get printed copies of the proposals and consultation documents by requesting them through the email or postal addresses above.

In the interests of transparency, all submissions (including names) will be published on the website of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

All submissions are also subject to Freedom of Information requests.

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Budget sends out wrong message—Chamber

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The Dundalk Chamber of Commerce has expressed its disappointed with regards to the recently passed Louth County Council budget stating that it sends out the wrong message with regards to helping local business.

“The Chamber of Commerce understands the need to plan and budget.

This process means that both expenditure and income needs to be examined and adjusted to meet the needs of the Community.

“In passing the Budget the em-

phasis was on cutting expenditure in one area only, that of the small one and two man operation. It is disappointing that the Councillors did not listen to Frank Pentony when he said that this sends out the wrong message.

“We would hope that the rates refund, business incentive and shop front schemes would be reinstated. To abolish the latter two at a time when there is going to be major expenditure on Clanbrassil street makes no sense.

“The Chamber is currently pro-

moting the area to Northern Ireland and British businesses who need to relocate part of their business to the Republic. This sends out the wrong message.

“As a similar position occurred last year The Chamber would encourage the Council to commence the process much earlier and for the Councillors to engage in it to identify revenue potential and also revaluating all areas of expenditure to avoid one sector taking all the pain, as has happened this year,” read the statement.

Faughart pupils pick Mini Young Scientist award Faughart Community National School Regional winners in mini young scientist competition Faughart Community National School sixth class boys have been named as regional winners in the Regional Intel Mini Scientist competition.

The boys competed successfully against 80 other schools in the Regional Intel Mini Scientist competition on 5th December in the Institute of Technology in Blanchardstown with their project on Hydraulic Bridges. They will now look forward to competing at the National Finals of the competition in 2019.

All of the 5th and 6th class pupils in Faughart Community National School will get the opportunity to present their projects on hydraulics at the Primary Fair at the BT Young Scientists in January.

Andrew McArdle, Daniel McDonald and Sean O’Donnell being presented with the award

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Our two teams of School Digital Champions took part in a training day in the Carlton Hotel, Dublin Airport. They attended workshops in App Development, Presentation Skills, Video Editing and Web Design. The students will utilise these skills in their upcoming projects before another onsite in a Tech-related company.

in Brief

Joe Jingles will visit Dundalk Library on Thursday December 20 at 10am. Come along for fun and entertainment for what promises to be a busy day. No booking required.

Suitable for children under five. Contact 042 9353190.

GOAL Mile

The Goal Mile returns for its fourth year this Christmas Morning at 10am at Dundalk Institute of Technology’s sports pitches. Now in its 40th year, the event sees tens of thousands of participants nationwide run, jog or walk a Mile, raising funds and awareness for GOAL’s programmes in the developing world. The GOAL Mile has become an integral part of Christmas for thousands of families.

There is no registration required just turn up at 10am and donate.

Everyone will receive a Goal Mile certificate for their achievement. It’s a great way to start your Christmas day celebrations before dinner. For more details contact Sarah McEneaney 0864516048.

1 According to the Christmas story, in which town was Jesus born?

2 Which character from Dr Seuss “stole” Christmas?

3 What is the name of the snowman in the Disney movie “Frozen”?

4 What is the festive name of the dog in The Simpsons?

5 In what year did Band Aid’s ‘Do they know its Christmas?’ first reach number one?

6. Which English leader prohibited the singing of Christmas songs?

7 In 1985 Shakin Stevens had the Christmas Number 1 in England but what late comedian was top of the charts in Ireland and what was the name of the song?

8. Which comedian played the title role in

the 2003 movie ‘Elf’?

9. Superstition dictates that when making mince pies for Christmas one should always stir in which direction?

10 Bing Crosby’s ‘White Christmas’ first appeared in what film?

Stinker: What are the names of the Three Wise Men?

—this week’s answers— 1. Bethlehem 2. The Grinch 3. Olaf 4. Santa’s Little Helper 5.

1984 6. Olive Cromwell 7. Dermot Morgan with ‘Thank You Very Much Mr Eastwood’ 7. 8. Will Ferrell 9. Clockwise 10. Holiday Inn. Stinker – Gaspar (or Caspar), Melchior and Balthasar.

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BYRNE'S LATE NIGHT PHARMACY CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

Mon 24th..................................................... 9-6 tues 25th.......................................... CLOSED WED 26th................................................... 11-2 THURS 27th.................................................. 9-6 FRI 28th........................................................ 9-6 SAT 29th....................................................... 9-6 SUN 30th.................................................... 11-1 MON 31ST.................................................... 9-6 TUES 1st............................................. CLOSED WED 2nd......... NORMAL HOURS 9-9 ONWARDS

The staff of Byrne's Late Night Pharmacy would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

Byrne's Late Night Pharmacy, 1-3 Church Street, Dundalk.

Ph: 042 9334214 Free parking in front of Green Church

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Castletown NS land supreme award

Castletown Girls School celebrate their award

On Wednesday last Castletown Girls’ School were delighted to be awarded not only a Leading Light in the Education Primary Sector but the overall Supreme Award on the day.

Now in their eleventh year the Leading Light Awards are run by the RSA to celebrate all the good work being done to promote road safety around the country.

The girls designed a car sticker for Road Safety Week to highlight the dangers of using mobile phones whilst driving. Their

sticker ‘Keep me Safe, Phones can Wait’ was designed by the girls in 5th Class. Jade Dollard came up with the slogan and the artwork was provided by Kayleigh Owens. The project was overseen by teachers Mairéad Fearon and Aoife McMahon.

The school also has a Road Safety Committee from 2nd to 6th class which meet regularly to discuss ideas and initiatives.

The school was nominated by their local road safety officer Adrian O’ Sullivan. The judges

commented how “there is a clear and tangible road safety culture in the school. Castletown GNS is innovative and at the forefront of road safety efforts in Ireland.”

The girls from 5th Class attended the awards ceremony in Croke park accompanied by their teachers and principal Ms McNally.

It was a fantastic day from start to finish. The award ceremony was hosted by comedian Simon Delaney. The girls beat off stiff competition on the day to come

away with the overall Supreme Award, presented to the school by Minister for Transport Shane Ross.

It was such an honour to receive this award stated teacher Mairead Fearon and receive recognition for all the work we do for Road safety in our school.

It was a brilliant day out with the girls being treated like stars, appearing on RTE and even meeting Santa on the day! It will be a day the children will remember for a long day to come.

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Dedicated RehabCare workers are taking care of business

By Paul Byrne

Santa Claus may only have to deliver once a year but a group of dedicated workers from RehabCare can claim to be much more productive as they manage to complete their task on a weekly basis.

As well as being delivered into every house in Dundalk and Blackrock the Dundalk Leader newspaper is also dropped in to every business/shop in the town first thing on Wednesday morning.

The challenge of ensuring that all of the 500+ businesses in Dundalk get a copy of the newspaper on a Wednesday morning is accepted happily by a six-person army who take to the streets to complete their mission whatever the weather.

Donal Flynn, Jamie Lyndon, Linda Bell, Anita Guest, Mairead McBride and Martin Hanley all attend RehabCare services in Carroll Village, Dundalk and along with care worker Laura McShane the group be-

gin their working day early on Wednesday morning with a visit to the Dundalk Leader offices to collect the newspapers which they will then deliver all over the town throughout the morning.

Since beginning this job last April the group have become well known by local business owners who welcome them into their shops each Wednesday morning as the group do their rounds.

According to Laura, care worker in RehabCare, the six-person team love the challenge of ensuring everybody gets their newspaper on Wednesday morning and enjoy the craic and chat they have with each business owner whilst on their rounds.

“The six of them started this job back in April and they have made sure that they are in the Dundalk Leader offices on a Wednesday morning no matter what.

“I’d better give a mention to Frances Green and Monnine McCarthy who step in when needed. They take great pride

in making sure they do a good job and no matter what the weather is like they will make sure they are there to do their job.

We’ve been out in snow, rain and wind and the guys just get on with it if conditions aren’t the best.

“They never moan or grumble and always have a smile on their face when out delivering the newspapers. They actually had two weeks holidays from RehabCare during the summer and before they went off they insisted that they still wanted to deliver the papers on a Wednesday morning,” stated Laura.

RehabCare Dundalk always welcome employment opportunities for all who attend the centre and if you, as an employer, are in a position to offer anything please contact 0429328766.

Meanwhile RehabCare Dundalk services held a very successful Christmas stall in the Marshes shopping centre on the 11th and 12th of December. There were beautiful handmade Christmas crafts for sale

Death Notices Eamon McConville Market St, Dundalk, on Sunday De- Monday December 10. Beloved wife of Peader and loving cember 16. Eamon much loved husband of the late Gertrude mother of Ruaidhrí, Brianán and her late son Cormac. Bríd (Gerry, née Smyth) and loving father of John, Dominica, and will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husPauline and granda of Philomena, Noel, Hanna and Niamh band, children, daughter-in-law Liza, son-in-law Sean (Caland great granda of Éilis, Róise, Eoin and Phoebe. Deeply lan), grandchildren Ciara and Aran, the Kelly Clan, extended regretted by his son, daughters, grandchildren, great grand- Mc Bride Family, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and children, daughter in law Máire, Pauline’s partner Thomas, friends. brother Paddy (Drogheda) and Ursula Morris (Swords), neph- Joe (Joseph Noel) Quinn Ballagan, Greenore, peacefully in ews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Tuesday December 11. Joe Brigid O’Neill (formerly McKenna, nee McKenna), The eldest son of the late James and Irene Quinn, beloved husCottage, Ballymakellett, Ravensdale, Dundalk, peacefully, band of Therese (née Rowan), wonderful father to Jimmy, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by Jackie, Michele, Bernard and Irene (USA), much loved by his her family, on Friday December 14. Beloved wife of the late daughters-in-law Clare and Wendy, son-in-law Rick Damico, John McKenna and the late Jackie O’Neill and dear mother of his grandchildren Rowan, Ellen, Joseph, Molly, Richard, Louis Paddy, Helena, Mary, Dympna, Josephine, Anthony and the and Leah Molly. Deeply regretted by his sister Miriam Stanley, late Seán and the late Seamus. She will be sadly missed by her brothers Brian, Oliver and Peter, sisters and brothers-in-law, sorrowing sons, daughters, Jackie’s children Brian, Jacqueline, cousins, nieces, nephews, his wonderful supportive carers, Geraldine and Maria, brother John, grandchildren, great- HSE staff, neighbours, the farming community and wide grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends circle of friends.

Vincent Kieran Mulholland Avenue, Dundalk, suddenly, in Michael Skelly Crowmartin, Ardee, peacefully at his resiSpain. Beloved son of the late Maura and Edward, dear father dence on Monday December 10. Michael, predeceased by his of John and loving brother of Rita and the late Raymond. wife Mary, will be sadly missed by his son Peter, daughter He will be sadly missed by his son, sister, nieces Yvonne and Geraldine, grandchildren Mark and Alice, son-in-law Edwin, Carol, nephew Dave, ex-wife Marjorie, cousin Olivia, Gerard brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and their family, relatives and friends. nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Maggie Reid 20 Langfield, Dublin Road and late of Ashling Joseph (Joe) Campbell Grangebellew, peaceefully at Our Park, Dundalk, suddenly at home on Tuesday December 11. Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Sunday December 9.

Predeceased by her father John, brothers John and Gerard, Joe, husband of the late Patricia and loving father of Claire sister Irene, grandson Luke. Loving partner of Barry and cher- (Smallwood). Predeceased by his brothers Kevin (Peck), Euished mother of Ursula, Jade, Daniel, Hannah, Cameron and gene, Mike, Gerry, Brenny and Cathal, sisters Moira (Walsh) Brandon. Maggie will be sadly missed and remembered with and Dolly (Clinton). Sadly missed by his daughter, son-in-law love by her partner, children, grandchildren Layla, Kayleigh David, grandchildren Gareth, Muireann and Hollie, godand Kyren, mother Margaret, brothers Kevin, sisters Dina, An- daughter Margot (Burke) and her husband Colm Flanagan, naleen, Geri, Deborah, Francesca and April, extended family nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours, neighbours and friends. relatives and friends.

James (Jim) Wynne Jocelyn Place, Dundalk, in the Louth Margaret Garvey 85 St. Nicholas Avenue, Dundalk, peaceCounty Hospital on Wednesday December 12. James, beloved fully surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady of Lourdes husband of Dr. Siobhán Aiken and dearly loved father of Bair- Hospital, Drogheda on Sunday December 9. Predeceased by bre, Catherine, Jimmy, Síle, Anne and Paul. Deeply regretted her parents Mary Margaret and Eugene, sister Bridget, brothby his wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Paul, David and ers Larry and Owen, her dear friend John Keelan. Maragaret Gordon, grandsons David, James, Patrick, Eoin and Robert, will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her chilsisters-in-law Maura, Kitty, Madeline and Phyll, extended dren Victoria, Sinead and Eugene, daughter-in-law Claire, family and friends. son-in-law Jase, Sinead’s partner Darren, grandchildren Ben, Tom Clarke Quay Street, Dundalk, (Publican), Quay Street, Dan, Demi, Jay, Riley, Saóirse, Miceál, great-grandchild Skyla, Dundalk, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on sisters Marian, Teresa, Cecili, cousin Loretta, nieces, nephews, Wednesday December 12. Predeceased by his daughter Mary, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Tom beloved husband of Alice (née Coyle) and loving dad Margaret Roddy (née Kelly) Mapastown, Ardee, peaceof Thomas, Liam, Michael, Robert, James, Alice O’Reilly and fully on Monday December 10. Predeceased by her husband Isabel Hoey. He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daugh- Paddy, son Val and daughter-in-law Edel. Deeply regretted by ters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great- her loving sons Michael, Martin, Jim, Pat, David, Bernard and grandchildren, extended family relatives, neighbours and the Donal, daughters Claire, Joan and Margaret, brother John Joe wonderful staff and friends in St Oliver Plunkett Hospital.

Kelly, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brother-in-law, sistersBríd McBride (née KELLY) Lurgankeel, Kilcurry, Dundalk, in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on relatives and friends.

which included wooden Christmas trees, Stockings, Wreaths, table centre pieces, Chilli Jams and chutneys.

The RehabCare Dundalk choir had made a CD which they had for sale on the stall also. All products where handmade by the adults who attend the Dundalk services.

It was a great opportunity for all to ex-

perience a small social enterprise while fundraising for their centres.

RehabCare Dundalk would like to thank the Marshes for their hospitality and everyone who purchased our crafts or and donated over the two days. The Christmas stall was a great success and we will begin planning next year’s Christmas stall in early January.

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St Louis mark centenary of women’s vote Regina Killoran, Olivia Sherry and Lynne Rice

St Louis staff and students marked the 100th anniversary of women being given the right to vote.

However this was not afforded to all only those over the age of 30, or with property rights or a university education won the right.

It was not until the Constitution was drawn up that women in Ireland over the age of 21 were given full voting rights.

Three teachers from St Louis were history in action - Regina Killoran, Olivia Sherry and Lynne Rice dressed

up as suffragettes at a lunchtime celebration today in honour of Countess Markievicz and countless other women who paved the way for the young women of today to be afforded the opportunities they have.

The other members of the History

Department spoke about the events which led to the vote being afforded to women.

A poem by Eavan Boland was read and all the women’s names announced.

Students and staff stood arm in arm in solidarity with their sisters.

Mike Denver and Margo in concert at Carrickdale

Mike Denver affectionately known as the ‘Galway Boy’ is at the height of his powers and this year celebrates 14 years on the entertainment scene and is performing at the Carrickdale Hotel on Friday February 1. Special Guest is legendary ‘Country and Irish’ singer MARGO who is one of the most popular singers in the history of country music in Ireland. Margo will sing all of her hit songs and is looking forward to meeting all of her fans and friends.

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Paul Bailey & Friends Friday 21st Dec

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Family Notices novena

novena

in memoriam

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). B.C.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). R.W.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). J.C.

in memoriam

Osafu Angela Aigodion 1st Anniversary We remember you today as always with heavy heart my beloved wife, mother, sister and dear friend Osafu Angela Aigodion late of The Crescent, Dundalk, who died on 28th December, 2017.

You may be gone out of this life, but you always and continue to remain in our hearts as we love

in memoriam

and deeply miss you, wonderful mother and wife.

You never failed to do your best, you heart was true and tender, You worked hard and toiled for all you loved, And left us to remember.

—Rest in peace Angela. We pray that God will guide and protect everyone and wish them a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Jeremiah, Naomi, Noah, Valerie, Angel and Ofeimu.

coburn and breen christmas remembrances Christmas remembrances of our dear parents Brendan and Marie Coburn and our sister Bernadette Breen (nee Coburn) who died in June of this year.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

So rest in peace, dear loved ones, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

—Always remembered, never forgotten by family and friends.

Cuchulainn CC awards night

Cuchulainn Cycling Club held their end of year awards in the Spirit Store on Friday night last. The night gives the club’s cyclists a chance to reflect on the past season and highlight the progress made by one of the country’s biggest cycling clubs.

Club chairman Sé Weston addressed the crowd before kicking off the awards.

Donal Kieran was voted as the Club Person of the Year. Donal was very active in the leisure section of the club, its biggest area, as well as being involved in organising a number of trips away and helping out with the underage section.

The “Spirit” award was presented to Pat Kilboy. Pat has helped many people get their start in cycling and for a Galway man, his knowledge of local roads and places to stop for a coffee is second to none.

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Callum McCaffrey and Rhiannon Dolan claimed the male and female underage cyclists of the year. Barry Haughey was recognised as the leisure cyclist of the year. Jimmy Flynn on the back of numerous national medals was the road racing cyclist of the year.

Geraldine Kerr was voted as female cyclist of the year, with Teresa Bates, having made

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Most improved male cyclist was Paul McCartney, while Brendan Foley was the off road cyclist of the year.

The various league winners were also recognised with Colin McGeown winning the Open Enduro league and Bendan Foley winning the Elite Enduro.

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Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) is delighted to announce that the prestigious Michael Van Dessel Choral Award 2017/18 has been awarded to Tara Raftery from Athleague, County Roscommon, a student on the BA (Hons) Applied Music programme at DkIT. A student of the Convent of Mercy Secondary School in Roscommon Town, before moving to Dundalk, Tara says her music education began at home; her family had a great interest in music of a variety of genres.

In secondary school she was influenced by her music teacher, Ms Siofra Cox, and was a member of the school chamber choir. The choir participated in numerous competitions including the Interschools Music Festival held in Wesley College, Dublin. While in secondary school she also attended piano lessons with Mary Forde.

It was these experiences that prompted her to continue her studies in music at third level. At DkIT she received classical vocal tuition under Victoria Massey and leading Irish soprano Mairead Buicke.

The Michael Van Dessel Choral Scholar is awarded each year to a leading student on the DkIT BA (Hons) Applied Music programme in recognition of their achievements, with a particular focus on excellence in conducting and in contributing to vocal studies at the Institute.

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In the end they edged out Mickey Coburn, Richie Barry, Dermot McKenna and Seamus Caplis by halfa-shot once the team handicaps were applied.

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Anam Cara meeting

Anam Cara North Dublin, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly parent evening on Wednesday 19th December 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.

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Check your car now to avoid a christmas breakdown

Over 60% of motorists admit to being more concerned about a car breakdown and having to attempt roadside repairs during the winter months, according to a recent survey from AA Ireland.

When asked about how confident they would be carrying out car repairs at the roadside during winter, 63.31% of respondents admitted they would be significantly more nervous due to the risk of carrying out the works in darkness or unsettled weather conditions.

Meanwhile, a further 22.91% of those stated that the increased risk of having to attempt repairs in darkness or poor weather left them somewhat more nervous.

“Car breakdowns are almost an unavoidable part of motoring life and you can almost be guaranteed that if your car does breakdown it will come at the most inconvenient time, such as when you’re trying to travel cross-country with the kids to make it to their grandparent’s house in time for Christmas dinner. For

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS this reason, particularly with the hectic Christmas season in mind where attempting roadside repairs can be made more difficult by large traffic volumes and poor weather conditions, it’s important that motorists think ahead and have a breakdown plan in place,” Conor Faughnan, AA Director of Consumer Affairs stated. “Even if you know what you’re doing, attempting repairs at the roadside can be very dangerous so where possible it tends to be safer to seek the assistance of a professional. Be it our AA Rescue team, who will be available 24/7 including Christmas Day, or your local mechanic,

a professional is going to be better equipped to carry out their repairs in a safe and efficient manner.”

The survey found that increased levels of concern surround the risk of breakdown during the winter months were highest among women, with 71.84% of female respondents stating they are significantly more concerned about attempting any kind of roadside repairs during the winter months. Similarly, over 76% of those aged 65 or older admitted that they would be less confident in undertaking any car repairs during the weeks and months ahead.

“Breakdowns are an inconvenience for us

all regardless of our age or gender, but for more vulnerable motorists they can be a major cause of concern – especially if you are lacking the knowledge to carry out basic repairs such as a tyre change,” Faughnan added. “Beyond knowing who you could contact for assistance, we would encourage all motorists plan ahead and think of what they may require in the event of a breakdown. For example, if you have specific medication that you need to take at regular intervals, then keeping a supply of these in the car can be beneficial so that a temporary inconvenience, such as a breakdown, doesn’t put your health at risk.”

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Dundalk Leader 19th December 2018