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You’re a real Pal Wednesday 22nd February, 2012. Vol. 5, Issue 8. 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888 Fax: 042 9329676 Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com / advertising@dundalkleader.com
1,000 jobs on the way to Dundalk By Paul Byrne
There was great news for Dundalk yesterday as American giants PayPal confirmed that they will create 1000 jobs in the town over the next four years. PayPal is a global e-commerce business allowing payments and money transfers to be made through the Internet and their decision to choose Dundalk has given a great boost to the town. Taoiseach Enda Kenny made the announcement yesterday when he joined senior IDA officials in Central Dublin to announce the 1000 jobs. It has been known for months that PayPal were planning on setting up a new premises in Ireland with common consensus being that Limerick and Dundalk were fighting it out to secure the 1000 jobs.
Last October the Irish Times ran a story in their property section, claiming that ‘it would be difficult to find a large enough premises in Dundalk to facilitate PayPal.’ These claims were immediately refuted by chair of the Town Council Marianne Butler who deemed the report ‘careless and irresponsible’ whilst claiming that ‘there are at least two suitable properties in Dundalk which would be suitable for PayPal’ Speaking yesterday, Marianne Butler expressed her delight upon hearing the news. “I saw the news this morning on RTE and I was absolutely thrilled. This is a huge boost for the town and it shows that Dundalk is See Page 10
Shave or Dye raises €7,500
Gerard O’Hare, Brendan Murphy and Colm McDonnell before the big event
By Paul Byrne “I’m still getting cards in but I’m expecting that we raised around €7,500 in total which we’re absolutely delighted about. People have been great and really sup-
ported us with this” said Aidan Duffy as he reflected on the phenomenal success of their ‘Shave or Dye’ fundraiser for the Irish Cancer Society which was held at the Barleycorn pub in Kilcurry last Saturday night.
Eleven brave souls had their hair dyed last week and they all arrived at the Barleycorn pub last Saturday night to get their heads shaved in front of a huge crowd in the Kilcurry pub. See Page 12