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Push to complete Narrow Water Bridge By Niamh Kirk
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County Louth’s Senators Jim D’Arcy and Mary Moran have joined forces to push for the completion of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge. Both raised the issue at the recent Joint Committee for the Implementation of the Good Friday agreement. The Committee is an all-party Oireachtas Committee that also includes members of
the Northern Ireland Assembly and Northern Ireland MPs from Westminster Parliament and was recently was attended by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Eamon Gilmore. Senator D’Arcy called for the project not to be viewed as a roads project but as a peace and tourism project and asked Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister Gilmore to see that the project goes through the planning stage. He said “I
asked Minister Gilmore to give the project political support as he has given to the A5.” Senator Mary Moran said that the project was an important one in the Louth and Down area and vital to the infrastructural plan for the North East. Minister Gilmore said that he would give the project some serious consideration when the two Senators approached him and has since agreed to meet with the two Louth Senators on this matter.
School up for award
F1 in Schools National Champions 2011, Octane Racing’s - Rollo Konig Brock, 5th year student and Michael O’Neill, Manager of Govannon Racing - F1 in Schools National Champions 2010 who is a 6th year student -have been shortlisted for the 2011 eircom Junior Spider Awards The awards, which were established in 2009, recognise and reward students for the successful and innovative ways in which they use the Internet in their daily lives. The awards are open to students at both primary and post primary level.
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The Mega Spiders at primary school level has three categories which are Best School Website, Best School Blog and Best Project. At post primary level, the categories are split across 2 groups: The Giga Spiders for 1st to 3rd year students and the Tera Spiders for 4th to 6th year students. The categories under both age groups include Best Concept and Best Web Design. There is also a Grand Prix Award which goes to the overall winner at each age level in the primary and post primary category.
Square opening Continued from Page 1
The state of the art fountain is the centrepiece of the new-look town centre which is to be dotted with new attractions. The synchronised light and water displays delighted all and were a beacon for children who could not help chancing their luck at running through the gauntlet of colourful water jets. Catherine Duff of Dundalk Town Council who was an intergral part of the project commented on how well the area looked and said that “the evening was a tremendous success and there was a lot of positivity about the area and pride in Dundalk.” The official opening of Market Square is planned for the New Year and details for this are expected to be an-
Roisin Doherty, Regional Director FÁS (Middle left), Cllr. Tommy Grimes, Paul O’Toole, Director General FÁS, Joe Reilly TD, Clifford Kelly and John Doherty, DkIT together with Joe Fee (Back Left), Senior Training Adviser, Ronnie Rice (Back 4th from right), Manager Services to Business, John Carolan, DkIT, Pat Rogan, Senior Training Adviser and Liz Dullaghan, Senior Training Adviser with Louth recipients of the Advanced Certificate Craft at the FÁS awards ceremony held in Kingscourt.
Five years for two local men Dalton McKevitt (36) Woodbury Gardens, Dundalk and Niall Farrell (35) Clos Brid, Dundalk were found guilty of the offence of membership of an unlawful organisation on Friday last and sentenced to five years in prison. Both men pleaded not guilty no contest to the offences which allows the State to read belief evidence into the record without any challenge from the defence. The co-accused Patrick Tierney (26), of Drumarg Park, Armagh
City, Co Armagh and Patrick Gordon (aged 23), of Newtownhamilton Road, Armagh City both pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of an explosive substance and received 6 and a half, and five years respectivly. All four men were arrested on November 30 2010 on the Commons Road, Dromiskin as part of a Garda investigation into activities of dissident republicans. The court heard that a mortar that was ‘ready
for use’ was found in a Peugot 206 in which three of the men had been seen travelling. Chief Superintendant Patrick McGee said he believed that the men were members of an unlawful organisation on that date. Justice Paul Butler said the court had no alternative but to draw inferences from McKevitt’s and Farrell’s refusal to answer material questions in interview and regard this as corroborative to the belief evidence provided by officers.
Community Notices Windows
Mens Sheds Mens Sheds is an initiative designed to promote greater community interaction among men. It takes place in Seatown on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. Contact 9327652 or 085 8895471. Alone Again Separated or Widowed. The Beginning Experience, helps people to work through their grief to be healed and live again. Beginning Experience Coping Programme for Widowed and Separated on September 29 at 8pm until 10pm For further information contact: Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk. Tel: 9336393. Volunteers Wanted Want to Volunteer, Some of our current volunteering opportunities. College Buddy for Learners returning to Education, Antiques Charity Shop Assistant, Disability Assistant for Social Group, Historical Research Volunteer, Photographer, Events / Conference Assistant. Call us today, at the Louth Volunteer Centre 9330288 or email info@ volunteerlouth.ie Rape Crisis Training Rape Crisis North East is offering the opportunity to attend a Helpline Training Programme which will commence on October 27, 2011. The training is free. Anyone interested in applying can find an application on the website or can telephone the centre on 042-9339491 and request an application form. Recovery International Recovery International is a self-help group that meets every Wednesday night at 7pm in the Newry & Mourne Centre, 6-8 Savages Terrace, Newry. If you are struggling with stress, tension, anxiety, panic, depression, sleep problems etc, please call to the meeting on Wednesday, or call 0879590059 or 0863859260. Cancer Support The Cancer support network, which aims to support those who have been touched by cancer, meets the second Wednesday of each month. For further information you can ring Dolores Conroy, facilitator, on 0861074257 Turas Counselling Service Counselling support, outreach support, after care programme, facilitated family support group, gender specific empowering women in sobriety. 59 Clanbrassil St, Dundalk Tel: 9338221/4 Narcotics Anonymous Do you feel you have a problem with drugs? Then come along to Narcotics anonymous. We are open to everyone who has a desire to stop using drugs. Every Thursday night in Dundalk at 8pm. Call 087124 8933. All calls are confidential. Widows Association The Dundalk widows Association meets the last Wednesday of every month in the Community Offices, Partnership Court. New members Are always welcome.
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bases, lifetime guarantee. Good deep super memory foam mattresses included. Everything brand new. Can deliver. €89. 086-820-8303 Dealgan Furniture (formerly Sofaland) Longwalk, Dundalk (inside The Paint Store), for a wide range of New & Used Bedroom, Dining room and Kitchen furniture. Suite reupholstery and furniture fixing service available Tel 042-9329111 Hedging Plants: Laurels/Beech/Box Viburnum €1.50 each. Green/Gold/Silver. Privets and Grizelenia all €1.30 each. Box Cone and Balls €25 each. 087-0689521 FURNITURE FACTORY SECONDS. ½ price or less now open upstairs at WOGANS, NEW STOCK WEEKLY,North link Home Park, Coes Road, Dundalk – Tel 042 9320040 Free standing fridge and 12 place setting dishwasher for sale, both 2 years old and in perfect working order, no reasonable offers refused Tel 087 9165242 BLACK LEATHER SUITE (3,1,1) Both chairs are recliners. New in the box. Soft leather. €600 o.n.o. Free delivery. 0894490833 WICKER SUITE - Good quality. Perfect condition. €150. Reduced for quick sale. Please call 086-3013036 CLASSES, COURSES & LESSONS Guitar Lessons Available Beginners Welcome – Contact Gerry Larkin 0871684260 CELTIC SCHOOL OF MOTORING. ADI approved driving instructor, dual controlled car, test routes covered, nervous pupils welcome. Contact Frank 089 425 8215 or 042 93 26148. www.celticschoolofmotoring.com Beginner Guitar Lessons. Adults and Children catered for. Dunleer / Togher area. Reasonable rates. Weeknights and weekend lessons. Contact Neil on 086-3818196 Caroline Campbell’s School of Irish Dancing, Cuirt Na Habhanna Tierney St, Ardee. Tuesday 3.30pm. All welcome, Monday 5-6pm, Community Centre, Dillionstown. Ph: 087-2211529 ONE TO ONE COMPUTER SKILLS
Weekdays/Evenings/Weekends – At your own home and pace. 0879573856 SPECIAL SERVICES HUGHIE MCELROY BUILDER All types of building work carried out. *House Maintenance & Renovations*Painting & Decorating*All PVC products supplied & fitted*Wall & Floor Tiling* Power washing of driveways & houses*Large & Small jobs*Free estimates.TEL:087 2602501. GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE Suites/Antique furniture repaired and recovered. Better than new. 0860800788 Damp-proofing, Leak Detection, Solar ventilation, Chemical damp-proofing: All types of leaks – specialist equipment. Wall mounted solar panels heat and dry your home. Aqua Solve – 087-2664224 Dundalk Bureau de Change – Best rates guaranteed – No commission – We buy and sell all major currencies – Electronic Bank Transfers – sterling and euro cheques – 8 Park St. (open 7 days 8am-11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (open MonSat) – call 042 9339922/9370101 –www. dundalkbureaudechange.com – accepting all major Credit and Debit cards. Dundalk Bureau de Change – Western Union money transfer – pay over 140 different bills – payzone/postpoint – stamps – pre-paid credit cards – phone top-ups – best rates guaranteed – no commission - 8 Park St. (open 7 days 8am-11pm) & 4 Linenhall St. (open MonSat) – call 042 9339922/9370101 –www. dundalkbureaudechange.com – accepting all major credit & debit cards PERFECT FIT ALTERATIONS - For all your sewing needs. For your convenience NOW OPEN on Avenue Road. 10% off for Slimming World members. Castletown Road: Tel: 042 9327837. Avenue Road: Tel: 042 9352348 HOUSEHOLD INSURANCE CLAIMS. All types of household insurance claims, fire damage, flood damage, water damage, shower leaks, break-ins, call our Insurance Helpline today for a free consultation, Locall 1890 247 911 or mobile 087 6487466 LAPTOP REPAIRS & BROKEN SCREEN REPLACEMENT- Computer/Laptop re-
nounced soon, in the meantime Dundalk Town Council will launch Wi-Fi in Market Square in the coming weeks. The Wi-Fi service will be free to use for students in DkIT and for members of the Library. Cllr Marianne Butler last week said ”It’s vital that we maintain a vibrant and attractive town centre so I’d encourage everyone living or working in Dundalk to spend some time in Market Square and the surrounding streets in the days and weeks ahead. If we can all line out on the Dundalk team, we’ll make a real difference in the town’s economy and help save local jobs.” A full programme of markets and events is planned over the coming months in the new-look square with details coming soon.
pairs for all models and virus removal at competitive prices. No fix no fee. Contact Nick: 087 6241043 or 042 9330065. MICHAEL’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: Repairs, building, plastering, plumbing, painting, tiling, concreting, patios, gardening & PVC facia + soffits. Over 20yrs experience, references available. Tel: 086 7350357. Chimney Cleaning, Inspection & Repair. Tel: Paul McArdle 042-933-2491or 087-666-0094. Email tribalky@yahoo. com Telephone Problems, Wires everywhere? Ring John (ex-Eircom) for all your needs, no job too small Tel 085 1234003 anytime. Looking for a unique gift? Create a personalised newspaper page to celebrate a special occasion - birthday, anniversary, birth, sporting success etc. Contact 086 3238328 www.frontpagenews.ie A VAN AND DRIVER available for furniture removal, also single items, 3 piece suites, cookers, fridges, washing machines. Day & night Tel 086 8704908 Computer callout service. Day, evening & weekend hours. Experienced and professional. Dundalk & Blackrock and surrounding areas. Call Oisín now on 086-8778361. Fully Qualified Mechanic available for MOT, servicing & Mechanical repairs. Renault specialist Tel Declan 0044 7749488859 A1 INSULATION All types of house maintenance. Renovations/Extensions/ Facia/Soffet Guttering Garden Fencing and Patios. Estimates free Tel Tom 0863961206 Advertise your service to over 60,000 readers for only €5 per week up to 20 words Phone Dundalk Leader 042 9320888 We can distribute your leaflets from €65 + vat per thousand Phone Dundalk Leader 042 9320888 Aerial, Satellite – TV, Freeview Freesat professional installations, repairs etc. Phone Eamonn Cooney 087-267-
1809, 7 Distillery Lane. Weddings 2011 Special at Peter Hughes Photography, Professional Wedding Photography, full coverage of wedding and 26 page picture story book album total price €750 phone 042 9333732 mob 087 2561161 LAPTOP COMPUTER REPAIRS. Internet Set Ups, Broadband Set Ups, Security, Anti Virus Removals, Business & Home Networking. Collect & Return Service. Tel 042 9323419 Mob 087 6244151 Handyman available for all your household jobs. Tiling, Flooring, Kitchen & Bathroom, Insulating, Flooring, Paving & Building. Call Brian 0872952529 GremlinBusters Computer Services, FREE fault diagnosis, no-fix/ no-fee, collect and return, experienced professional technicians, for very cheap service and repair rates call Paul on 086 885 7350 Wedding Photography. All day coverage, DVD with pictures €350. www. elmotions.com Tel: 086-4036942 Wall Paper Hanger available. Reasonable rates, excellent work. Phone: Tom 087-632-8292 Carpenter available. 25 years exp. All interior, exterior including kitchens, decking, doors, floors, etc. No job too small. Keenest prices. Quality finish assured. Call Des for free quote: 0876180150 CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVICE Dust Free Brush and Vac Reasonable rates. Phone Tommy 0857492555 HANDYMAN 365 Is your ‘TO DO’ list out of control? Contact Patrick 087-1679650 for all your home and office maintenance. McALOON UPHOLSTERY. All furniture recovered as new. 3 piece suites, dining chairs etc. Cushions & springs replaced. Tel: 087 2305941 / 041 9842974. TREE FELLING SERVICE - All average sized trees. Power washing also available. Louth/Monaghan. Call Paul 0879705724. THAI MASSAGE - Traditional & Aromatherapy Thai Massage. Dunleer Area
0871707844 BAY WINDOW Curtain Rails made to measure. 0860787193. MOBILE LASH & BROW SPECIALIST Brow shaping, lash and brow tinting all in your own home. Tel 0857343627 SPIRITUAL & TAROT CARD READINGS. Phone or Text 0871820400. Party discount available. LINENHALL SALON SERVICES LTD, Linenhall St. Dundalk. Special offer Wednesdays Ladies Cut & Blowdry €24. Blowdry €12. Perm €40. For appt call 0429334347/087-7503679. Prop: Margaret McGill SITUATIONS VACANT FULL TIME TELESALES People & Full time field sales agents required in the LMFM and North County Dublin areas. Own transport essential. Basic & Bonuses. Ph 0858503884 SITUATIONS WANTED Kind and reliable lady available to mind children in childrens’ own home in Dundalk area. Tel 086-2256968 Wanted for occasional work Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Roofer, Blocklayer & Plasterer Tel 087-7955521 CHILDRENS ENTERTAINMENT Magician and Balloon Modeller available for all parties. Contact Odenni. 042-9372455 or 087-2473342. SPECIAL NOTICES CRAFT FAIR in the Spirit Store. Handmade crafts, jewellery, cupcakes, dog treats & much more. 11th December. 2-6pm. Free admission. ANGEL EVENING- Meditations/Angel Card Readings/Gudience & Assistance. 7.30-9.30pm. In Dundalk Tuesday 13th December. Cost €20. Phone or Text 0871820400. The Angels would love you to come. Spiritual & Tarot card readings. Phone or Text 0871820400. Party discount available. Bridge Street Studios open every saturday 12.30 - 5.30 for all your christmas gifts, buy irish made gifts 10% off all sales