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Firebug is putting lives in danger Wednesday, 16th October, 2013. Vol. 6, Issue 42 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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By Niamh Kirk

TWO arson attacks in recent weeks have sparked fears that “someone who likes matches’ could end up causing serious injury if the habit continues.

Following the incidents in Castlebellingham, local councillor, Pearse McGeough, has raised concerns that someone in the area is a ‘Firebug’ and putting people in danger.

The first incident saw a number of bales of hay in storage being set on fire, causing considerable damage and financial loss, and act which was branded a disgrace.

“There is a huge amount of work involved in them, and for some clown to come along and torch them is disgraceful,” said Cllr Mc-

Geough.

Not long after, a vacant business premises in Castlebellngham burnt down sparking concerns that “someone likes matches”.

A number of vacant houses that still contained some personal property have also been broken into in the area causing much upset, explained the County Councillor.

“My main concern is that some day these undesirables will set fire to something and it will take off. When you strike that match you have no control, anything could happen. People could be seriously injured or worse,” said Mr McGeough.

“I would like to encourage anyone with any information that can assist Gardai in their investigation to come forward”, said Cllr McGeough.

Harry, Lily and Lucy Rogers at the Blessing of the Babies at St Gerard’s Novena. See pages 10, 14 & 22.

Warning over bogus collectors

By Paul Byrne

Redeemer Football Club secretary Stephen Fisher has warned members of the public about bogus fundraising collectors operating around

town falsely claiming to represent the club.

There have been a number of reports of young children being sent into pubs by their parents with fundraising cards asking for money to

help support the club. According to Stephen these people have absolutely no connection with Redeemer FC. Full story on page 2

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Dundalk traders set to review BIDS plans

By Niamh Kirk

Dundalk rate payers still have time to review plans for the Dundalk Businesses Invest-

ment District Scheme (BIDS) which is proposing a five-year-long programme. The vote on whether rate payers want to support BIDS

will take place on November 1.

For just over four years Dundalk BIDS has been working to improve retail in Dundalk and now rate payers are being asked to judge how successful it has been and whether it is worth continuing and making improvement or scrapping it altogether.

If approved, the scheme will see rate payers pay an additional 1.5% on top of their current rates for the next five years. The BIDS scheme proposal is available online and

some detailed information is available from a stand in the Marshes Shopping Centre.

The proposal acknowledges the challenges it has and will continue to face. It says the challenge for its rates-payers remains on how it might transform and build a diverse retail environment, improve its leisure offerings and attract the investors that have by-passed it for decades.

The directors of the company includes Paddy Malone, Chartered accountant, Brian O’Neill from RQ O’Neill and Harry Traynor from the Marshes Shopping Centre. The Management Committee will include

councillors, council officials, Harry Traynor of the Marshes, Siobhan Mc Tigue from the Crown Plaza.

One of the proposals is the continuation of the Town Centre Commercial Managers Position.

The TCCM resource will be charged with addressing gaps, bringing new investment options, organising events and activities, marketing and promotion.

An events calendar will also be put together that will aim to include high profile events to give Dundalk a higher public profile and revived historical festivals.

The proposal also says that BIDS will be

committed to undertaking performance reviews every six months the results of which will be disseminated through the local papers.

“Local authorities, landlords, retailers and the public working together to really animate the spaces they occupy, creating and nurturing their own unique place.

Local people as cocreators and not simply consumers, Councils as managers and enablers, Landlords as long-term investors, Businesses as stakeholders, the best returns on investment will come from maximum collaboration based on local partnerships”, said Brian O’Neill the chairman of BIDS.

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Sean O’Regan (Back 2nd from left), Joint Director General IFI and Mary Ann McGlynn (Back Right), Louth Leader Partnership with certificate recipients from Dundalk and Belfast at the “Beyond Beliefs” certificate presentation and book launch held in the Crowne Plaza, Dundalk.

Bogus collection warning Redeemer Football Club secretary Stephen Fisher has warned members of the public about bogus fundraising collectors operating around town falsely claiming to represent the club.

There have been a number of reports of young children being sent into pubs by their parents with fundraising cards asking for money to help support the club.

According to Stephen these people have absolutely no connection with Redeemer FC. “We have no idea who these people are but what we do know is that they have absolutely nothing to do with us. We would advise members of the public that we would never send children into pubs asking them to collect money for us. We are a local team and we don’t go outside our estate when fundraising.

“We have got a number of calls over the last few days telling us

that children have been going into various pubs around town as well as out as far as Louth Village in an attempt to raise money using our name” he explained.

“We have already contacted the local community guard and we want to make it clear that we have absolutely zero fundraising cards around town at the mo-

ment. If somebody asks for money claiming to be from our club I’d advise them to give myself or Barry Gray a ring” added Stephen.

If anybody is approached with regards to people fundraising for Redeemer FC and are suspicious of the seller they can contact Stephen or Barry on 0864664934

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Weekly Quiz

1 Legends and Myths What was the name of King Arthur’s adviser and magician?

2 GAA Prior to guiding Clare to the 2013 All-Ireland Championship, Davy Fitzgerald was Bainisteoir of what county’s senior side?

3 Business Which chain of restaurants was set up

by Ray Kroc, a California businessman, in the 1950s?

4 Television Hughie Greene and Bob Monkhouse both hosted versions of what talent contest?

5 Local What river flows through Jonesboro, then down at the back of Ballymascanlon before entering Dundalk Bay? 6 Emblems What rodent is the national animal of Canada?

7 Movies ‘As Long as he Needs Me’, comes from what musical and Oscar winning movie?

8 Pot Luck What is a Penang Lawyer?

9 Nature What is the main diet of the Koala Bear?

10 Geography What country is connected to Switzerland by the Great St Bernard pass?

Stinker Who in 2008, sparked a row with Twink by calling her “Barbie’s Granny’?

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Bit the hand that was feeding her A 35-year-old woman was described as having bitten the hand that was feeding her after she stole National Lottery tickets from a shop where she was an employee.

Carol Mullen of Balriggan, Kilcurry, pleaded guilty to theft of the tickets valued at €119, an act her solicitor described as opportunist and stupid.

Insp Martin Beggy told the court that the owner of Londis on Castletown Road, Dundalk, was having difficulty in relation to lottery money and following enquiries discovered

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that the defendant had stolen tickets on April 4, 2012.

He added that there had been a number of issues in relation to how much went missing but Carol Mullen had agreed to repay the money.

She had been taking the tickets without permission and scratching them. They were found in a bin on a day when no other employee was working.

Insp Beggy added that there was a suggestion that the tickets were purchased at another location, but the National Lottery was able to

identify where they had been activated.

Solicitor, Peter Lavery, stated that his client, who had no previous convictions, had lost her job as a result of the offence.

She was very worried but accepted her wrongdoing.

He added that she was from a good family and had led a good life up to this point.

Judge Halpin pointed out that she had been stealing from the hand that fed her and that was pretty mean, while asking why she had done it.

Mr Lavery explained that

she had no real reason but that the action was stupid and opportunist. He asked the judge to give her a chance and not record a conviction as she had a brother in Boston whom she hoped to visit from time to time.

“Because she was an employee of the shop I have to take this matter seriously.

She yielded to a temptation that she should have resisted”, explained Judge Halpin as he decided not to record a conviction but ordered the defendant to enter into a Peace Bond of €500 for six months.

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Marshes ICA Craft Night

Marshes ICA craft night is taking place on Thursday October 17 at 7.30pm in Partnership Court. New members are welcome

St Fursey’s Reunion

St Fursey’s N.S School Reunion will take place in The Geraldine’s Football Club at 8pm on Friday October 18.

On the night there will be music, surprises and lots more. Tickets are €10 and include supper and light refreshments. Tickets available from the school on Thursday October 3 and Friday October 9 and 15 from 9- 9.40am and 2.503.15 otherwise contact Patricia (086)1700501 or Noeleen (087) 6522540.

Historical Society

Cooley Genealogical and Historical Society writing in Cooley: Sean Crudden has delved into the archive to select two of his published articles for his dramatic reading on Friday October 25 in Long’s Pub, Grange, at 8pm. Refreshemnts will be served. Entrance is €5. Everybody welcome.

1. Merlin 2. Waterford 3. McDonalds 4. Opportunity Knocks 5. Flurry 6. Beaver 7. Oliver 8. Walking Stick 9. Eucalyptus leaves 10. Italy. Stinker – Samantha Mumba.

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Halloween bonfire warning

By Paul Byrne

Louth County Council Fire & Rescue has issued an appeal in the run up to Halloween urging members of the public not to supply any waste material to persons who do not hold a valid waste collection permit.

Louth Fire & Rescue Services incur substantial costs at Halloween in responding to bonfire related incidents, as well as cleaning up after bonfires that take place.

The uncontrolled burning of waste, particularly in bonfires, is illegal under the Air Pollution Act, 1987, and The Waste Management Acts, 1996-2011. The burning of waste also releases toxic pollutants into the air which are known to be damaging to public health and the environment.

“Bonfires are an illegal, dangerous and costly tradition,” ex-

plained Eamon Woulfe, Louth Chief Fire Officer.

He added: “Bonfires are often built close to houses and other property presenting risks to personal safety and property. Halloween is one the busiest times of the year for the fire services and responding to bonfire call outs puts a strain on existing resources. I would like people to be aware of the fire safety hazards that arise from illegal bonfires, where the burning of highly combustible materials may lead to serious injuries or death.”

The Fire Service is advising members of public not to buy, use or supply fireworks. A firework includes all those devices which burn and explode to give a loud noise and a visual effect – basically a typical, traditional firework. Bangers are also defined as fireworks.

It is illegal to possess any fireworks that may have been legally purchased outside Ireland and brought back into this country.

Many of the fireworks that are offered for sale illegally here have not passed any quality control tests and are possibly defective.

Gardaí will confiscate any fireworks found in the possession of people who in turn will be liable to prosecution. In addition there is a specific offence under law for throwing any lit firework at a person or property. A person can be fined up to €10,000 for possession of unlicensed fireworks and for igniting, throwing, or possession of unlicensed fireworks with intent to sell or supply, the penalties can be up to €10,000 and five years in jail. The only exception to these laws is where a professional fireworks display is authorised under licence.

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W minioną sobotę odbył się w Dundalk Festiwal Kultur. Można było posmakować kuchni świata, posłuchać czardasza w wykonaniu bułgarskich muzyków Vessie i Nikolaja, nacieszyć oko występami folklorystycznymi: irlandzkim Riverdance, brazylijską sambą i bułgarskimi tańcami narodowymi.

Simul Polonia serwowało chleb ze smalcem i kiszonym ogórkiem, bigosem z kiszonej kapusty z grzybkami i iście wiosennymi smakami – kolorowymi kanapkami i twarożkiem ze szczypiorkiem i rzodkiewką.

A na deser – sernik, mniam.

Dziękujemy Młodzieży z klubu młodych ”PAJĘCZYNA” za pomoc i wsparcie! Dziękujemy Wolentariuszom, szczególnie Pani Jasi, za włożenie serca w przygotowanie i dzielne wsparcie naszej organizacji, oraz naszym członkom, Angelika sernik był palce lizać, Ewie, Pawłowi i Piotrowi za poświęcenie swego czasu.

Jesteście niezawodni – jak zwykle!

A w sobotę tydzień temu odbył się pierwszy, po wakacjach i

długiej przerwie związanej z zamknięciem Shamrock Pub, POLSKIE WIECZÓR KLUBOWY. Przenieśliśmy imprezy do The Wee House Pub (czyli małego białego domku przy Ann Street) Z okazji dnia chłopaka obejrzeliśmy wspólnie „Chłopaki nie płaczą”.

Dziękujemy za wspólną zabawę, za obecność i fantastyczną atmosferę, za która tak tęskniliśmy.

A już w sobotę – 2 listopada – spotykamy się w the wee house pub na wieczór halloween, tym razem motywem przewodnim imprezy są lata 60te – zatem wszystkich hipisów, dzieci kwiaty, miłośnicy Elvisa, Beatlesów, ale także Czerwonych gitar, skladów, trubadurów i wielu innych muzyków zapraszamy, tradycyjnie na 20tą. Najwierniejsza stylizacja zostanie nagrodzona Do zobaczenia!

14 października obchodzimy w Polsce Dzień Edukacji Narodowej, z tej okazji wszystkim Nauczycielom, praktykującym i nie, wszystkim pracownikom szkół, oświaty Simul Polonia chciałoby złożyć najserdeczniejsze życzenia zdrowia i spełnienia marzeń.

Pozdrawiam – Agnieszka Boniewicz

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Hillview residents wait on final piece of jigsaw M

By Paul Byrne

Members of the O’Hanlon Park Resident’s committee have called on Dundalk Town Council to complete the ‘final piece of the jigsaw’ with regards to building a wall to close off an alleyway between Hillview and Culhane Estate.

Back in 2009 local residents and the council agreed to share the costs of erecting a number of gates to block entrances to alleyways surrounding the Hillview estate.

The cost of erecting the seven gates amounted to almost €9000 with the council

agreeing to pay €4000 while the local residents paid the remaining balance.

Anthony Taaffe, chairman of the O’Hanlon Park Residents Association said that during talks with the council they agreed to erect a wall on both sides of the alleyway which connects Hillview Estate to Culhane Estate. While all the gates have been erected the residents are still waiting on the council to put up the walls.

“We were grateful for the council for listening to our original concerns back in 2009 and giving us €4000 towards the costs of the gates

Junction 18 kickboxers were in impressive form

but we have been waiting over a year now for the final piece of the jigsaw to be put in place and we would very much like a resolution to this matter”, explained Anthony.

“The gates have done a great job in stopping people dumping rubbish, drinking alcohol and taking drugs down the alleyways which surround this estate. However there is still one alleyway open and it is being used by people who are not from the area and it is very difficult to keep the estate clean when people are congregating here at night.” he added.

“We were promised by the council that we would build a wall between Hillview and Culhane estates and we have waited patiently for over a year now but there doesn’t seem to be any progress at all. Hopefully we will get some word soon telling us that work will commence soon.

“The people around this area have worked really hard in cleaning up the area.

We collected money from all the residents on a weekly basis to get money for the gates and all we are asking is for the council to keep their end of the deal”, urged Anthony.

Stephen Cull from Dundalk Town Council said thatD the process is still ongoingm and hopes that the issue canC be resolved ‘sooner ratherw than later’. b “I know that this issue has z been going on for over a year now and we are keen to havet it resolved sooner rathert than later. There is a processt currently ongoing which ist out of my hands and I havel asked for clarification as toM when a decision is to be made. I have been told that we will hear back from them very very soon and we can bring this issue to a close”, he explained.

Young kickboxers impress Junction 18 is a club which is without a doubt continuing to go from strength to strength, as shown when it held its first in club kickboxing competition. An impressive 27 students competed.

All students fought extremely well. Within junction 18 there are students of different levels from those who have experience and students who are new to the sport of kickboxing and have only trained for a few weeks, this was not an issue on the day as all students enjoyed themselves.

The competitors who fought were Diarmuid O Neill , Enda O Neill, Calum Rice, Charlie Reynolds, Conor Mc Guinness, Ben Marmion,

Gareth O’Hare, Darragh Quinn, Gabriel Rice, Oisin Carroll, Daisy Connolly, Oliver Hall, Dulata O’Neill, Johnny Reynolds, Cathal Trainor, Brendan Leggett, Joshua McGuinness, Jake Connolly, Katlyn Rogers, Louise McShane, Aoibheann Duffy, Caola Trainor, Charlotte Rogers, Kayleigh Clarke, Ben Hall, Sleibhin O’Neill and Jack Ruane. Joined in the photo by Dylan & Calum Keenan along with JJ & Alex Mc Ardle Fighters were cheered on and encouraged by parents, fellow club members and their families, along with fitness instructor Ciaran McM Ardle and kickboxing instructors Bernard Duffy.

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Make a dream come true this Christmas Dundalk Chamber of Commerce is planning to host a Christmas Charity lunch which will take place on Friday December 13 at 1pm in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk. The theme of the lunch is for Local businesses to re-connect with the community. This will be our second year to host this event and last years lunch attracted over 200 guests.

Money raised from last year’s

lunch was donated to three main charities and also gave one deserving child a free trip to Euro Disney worth 2000. Travis Foley from the Redeemer School was selected last year and had a fantastic time.

All those attending the lunch this year are being asked to take an unwrapped toy with them to create a toy mountain at the event and these new toys will

be collected and donated to St. Brigid’s School and other local charities.

During the event, the organisers are also planning to make a special award to one child and

their family, for whom a Special Award case has been made in relation to their battle with a particular challenge, physical or otherwise.

This will be in the form of a €2000 voucher for a trip to Euro Disney for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) and is always with the prior knowledge and consent of the parents, but as a surprise for the child.

If you know a child who may be worthy of such an opportunity, please send a short precise letter (approx. 150 words) to the Treasurer, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, Unit 4, Partnership Court, Park St. Dundalk in support of the child/ family whom you would like to nominate. You can also email to Brenda@dundalk.ie. Closing date is Friday November 7.

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Hallowe’en fun at Aura

Halloween is fast approaching and Aura Leisure has lots of fun and activities lined up for your kids to enjoy The renowned Holiday intensive swim lessons will commence from Monday to Friday during the Halloween Holidays.

Classes will take place each morning from 10am to 10.45am and will cater for all levels of ability.

Aura will also run a 90 minute “Diving and Turns” workshop on Thursday October 31.

In addition to the intensive swim activities, Aura has a Spooky Splashtasic Kids club on from Noon to 3pm, Tuesday to Friday.

This involves lots of traditional fun Halloween games from pumpkin and toffee apple making to dunking the apple and trick or treating and of course lots of “Splashing” fun with a daily fun swim.

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Yes and no. It can be bad if some kids are wearing better clothes than others as it could lead to bullying. But the freedom of wearing your own clothes is good as well.

I’d be in the yes and no camp as well. It’s good to have a uniform to help represent the school which you come from but on the negative side they can be very uncomfortable in the warm weather.

Question: Do you think school uniforms are a good or a bad idea?

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Nathan Loughran

I think that they are a bad We think in the main they idea. The cost of them is getare a good idea. Neither of us ting more expensive every would fancy the idea of hav- year and it’s a pain having to ing to pick out a different set wear them in warm weather. of clothes every single day.

Uniforms are just handier.

Frances Byrne At the time I didn’t like wearing them but I can definitely see why parents would think they are a good idea.

Pupils view off-shore DkIT’s STÓR initiative windfarm proposals

By Niamh Kirk

The development of renewable energies industry in the north east has grabbed the attention of school children as schools attended to the second round of Information days held by First Flight Wind farm.

First flight Wind is a

consortium proposing a large scale wind farm 8km off the Co Down/ North Louth Coast. If planning is granted the North East Coast of Ireland could soon become the most densely populated off shore area for wind energy.

More than 250 students from ten primary and sec-

ondary schools visited the exhibition and talk on the Information Days.

Members of the First Flight Wind Farm Project team were on hand to answer all their questions as students probed their technical knowledge wanting to know how to get into the turbines and more.

DkIT Library is proud to launch the STÓR institutional repository as part of Open Access Week 2013.

STÓR gathers together the scholarly publications and research of DkIT staff, postgraduates and research centres, making the material freely available to read online. They are also celebrating STÓR’s inclusion in RIAN, the national higher education portal, which is the primary source for Irish Open Access research

publications. The launch will take place on Wednesday October 23 at 1pm in DkIT Library.

Open Access Week runs from October 21 to 27.

Open access (OA) is the free, immediate, permanent online access to the full text of research articles for anyone via the web.

In October 2012 the Government launched its National Principles for Open Access Policy stating that: “Open Access adds value

to research, to the economy and to society. The outputs from publicly-funded research should be publicly available to researchers, but also to potential users in education, business, charitable and public sectors, and general public.”

An effective way to make this research freely available is through authors depositing their work in digital archives, often called institutional repositories.

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Dundalk Chamber launches major meet the buyer event

fter a very successful event earlier in the Summer, plans are well underway to recruit a further 180 small businesses to the next Meet the Buyer event which will take place in Monaghan on 27th November 2013. Organised by the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce and assisted by COMET Councils in Northern Ireland, the Meet the Buyer events form part of the Gateways to Growth initiative.

Gateways to Growth is a cross border initiative encouraging trade between companies from Northern Ireland and the border regions of the Republic of Ireland through skills development workshops and Meet the Buyer events.

The project has been awarded funding from the European Union’s INTERREG IVA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Businesses attending the Monaghan event will get an opportunity to make a pitch to a range of private sector buyers on the day. Buyers and sellers will be matched before the

Project Managers Melanie Fitzpatrick Toni Forrester Martina Crawford

event and everyone will get the opportunity to meet selected buyers from businesses across Northern Ireland and the border counties. They also get the opportunity to network with the other businesses attending so creating the possibility of potential new customers and business partnerships. The feedback from the first event in June was excellent with businesses getting real opportunities to tender for work.

Melanie Fitzpatrick, Project Manager, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce said: “We have been working on recruiting buyers for the last two months and we are pleased with the range and quality of companies we have lined up.

There are some major private sector businesses that will be represented on the day all with business opportunities and all seeking to source new suppliers.

The local businesses attending are being offered a unique opportunity to pitch to large businesses that were very keen to widen their supplier base.

This programme is trying to encourage cross border trade so the opportunity to network with other SMEs from across Northern Ireland is huge and will allow the businesses to develop valuable business relationships well in to the future.”

Buyers who will attend can be found in the news section on our website www.gateways-

togrowth.ie, but a sample includes: Bombardier, Fujitsu, Seagate, Greiner Packaging, Lagan Construction Group, Graham Asset Management, 4 Beauty Group, Tayto Group, Glanbia, IrishShopper.ie, Abbott Ireland, Anord Control Systems, FPM Accountants, ABB, TSM Control Systems, Grant Engineering, Marshes Shopping Centre, Prometric, Coca Cola Ireland, Eastern Electrical, McArdle Skeath and Matthews.ie.

Speaking after the first event Susan McFadden from Randox Laboratories said, "I was very pleased to have attended 'Gateways to Growth' on behalf of Randox. We have a growing manufacturing and R&D operation at our state of the art facility in Dungloe, meaning that cross border links are invaluable to our business. Taking part in the initiative provides an excellent opportunity to engage with a wide variety of suppliers and stakeholders both North and South."

To apply for the Gateways to Growth Programme contact Melanie Fitzpatrick in Dundalk Chamber via email project@dundalk.ie or 042 933 6343.

RIGHT: Winner of the Fatima Golf Open Paul Connolly receiving his trophy from Leo Martin. TOP: The Fatima Clan that took part in the golf open.

New rules on motor tax

Following the introduction of new rules around Motor taxation, Louth County Council has received 1,700 applications declaring a vehicle off the road and which are also confirmed by Gardaí.

There were long queues in the Louth Motor Tax Office on the last day of the old rules that allowed drivers to retrospectively declare a vehicle off the road and not pay tax for the period if confirmed by Gardai.

It was decided that the system was open to abuse and a rule change now means that drivers who are intending to take the car off the road for an extended period must now declare to the motor tax office in advance.

Vehicles that are off the road and the declaration not confirmed by September 30 will be liable for all back tax that is unpaid.

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O’Hanlon Park special reunion

By Paul Byrne

Once again the annual Comhaltas Tour of Ireland assembles a fine mix of established artistes together with up-and-coming young stars. These are blended together into a fastmoving and colourful show that appeals to both the connoisseurs and peripheral fans of Irish traditional entertainment The concert is in Dundalk Gaol starting at 8pm. Tickets 10.

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short history of the estate’s 80 years in existence.

“The Long Riders will be playing music on the evening and there will be spot prizes throughout the night. Hopefully residences old and new will come out and enjoy what is sure to be a great evenings entertainment” concluded Anthony.

Tickets for the O’Hanlon Park Reunion evening cost €20 with the event taking place in the Lisdoo on Saturday 9th November at 8:30pm.

For further information contact Anthony Taaffe on 0879820715 or email anthony. taaffe@digiweb.ie.

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A night of fun, craic and renewing old acquaintances is promised at the O’Hanlon Park reunion night which will take place on Saturday 9th of November at 8:30 in the Lisdoo on the Newry Road.

The reunion coincides with the 80th anniversary of the formation of O’Hanlon Park which was officially opened in 1933 as part of the councils plans for the elimination of slums in the area. 43 houses were demolished with the displaced people re-housed in an estate which would be named ‘O’Hanlon

Park by it’s new residents.

Anthony Taaffe who is helping to organise the re-union has called on residents old and new to join in with the celebrations which are sure to stir up some memories and stories of O’Hanlon Park’s many characters over the years.

“The O’Hanlon Park Reunion will take place on the 9th of November and will include a four course meal music and plenty of craic” promises Anthony.

“We will also be launching a 16 page booklet about O’Hanlon Park which I am currently putting together which will be a

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Popular acts head for Spirit Store

The Spirit Store has announced a show that should appeal to every child of the 80’s as Police Academy actor and comedian Michael Winslow is billed for October 24. Best known for his vocal gymnastics as Larvelle Jones Michael has also appeared in many other films such as Spaceballs and added to the sound effects for some of the best loved films if the era including Terminator, Gremlins and Back to the Future. More recently he has appeared on Family Guy and Robot Chicken.

Mark Mulcahy is set to play only a few dates in Ireland before his show at the Cork Jazz festival.

One takes place in the Spirit Store this Wednesday October 23.

Nick Hornby dedicated a chapter of his bestseller 31 Songs to him, Thom York praised him as the “greatest voice I’ve ever heard” and he counts REM and Noel Gallagher among his legion of famous fans.

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in Brief NCT Certs Stolen

Second hand car buyers are being warned to verify the NCT certificate on a prospective car after 850 NCT certificates were stolen in a raid on the Drogheda car check centre on Saturday evening.

There are fears that the certificates will be used to dupe people into buying unsafe cars. Experts have said that it is very difficult to tell that the Certificates are not authentic by looking at them. As the information would be are printed on valid paper.

The only way to verify if the NCT is authentic is to compare the NCT number against the registration for the car, which can be done online on the motorcheck. ie website.

Life In The Spirit

A seven week programme (one night each week) devoted to getting to know the holy spirit- third person of the Blessed Trinity. The meeting will take place in the Magnet Pastoral Centre in Mulholland Avenue, Dundalk. The first meeting takes place on Thursday October 24 at 7:30pm.

Dundalk girls travelled to Boyne on Saturday to kick start their 2013/2014 season. The Under 10s, 12s and 15s had new and seasoned players in surplus ready to meet Ardee, Boyne and Ratoath clubs.

The Under 10s played great tag with three games back to back beating their rivals in all. Under 10s - Tara Herr, Lily McEntegart, Ruth McGee, Isabel Holmes, Aoife Purcell, Sophie Woulfe, Sophia Murdock, Natasha Swan and Molly McLoughlin.

Under 12s started off well against Ratoath and beat them with ease.

Competition was stiff against Boyne and they were pipped in the last minutes of the game.

U12s Clodagh Flynn, Neasa Boyle, Aoise Finegan, Chloe Ticehurst,

Girls’ rugby teams kick-start season

Dundalk Rugby Club girls squad

Caoimhe O’Callaghan, Holly McEntegart, Temi Fagbamila and Deborah Malone.

Under 15s found it difficult to get into their first game and with a few mistakes and turnovers

were lucky to be beaten by only one try against Boyne.

They settled into their game against Ardee and had a reasonably easy time overcoming the fast paced Ardee players. Under 15s

- Sophie Murtagh, Libby Turnbull, Zoe Valentine, Meadhbh O’Callaghan, Niamh Belton, Orlagh Conway, Aoife Craven, Siadhbh McDonnell, Joy Quigley, Niamh Craven and Shona Kelly.

Taxi driver was trying to defend property The arrival of Gardai at the scene of an incident in Dundalk town centre in the early hours of the morning was likened to somebody starting to watch a film half way through.

On September 30, 2011, at 1.44am Gardai in Crowe St saw taxi driver, Liam Johnston of 14 Grange Drive, Muirhevnamor, exiting his vehicle and chasing two males with a two foot long pole.

Prior to that, Mr Johnston had been observed driving the wrong way down a one-way street following the men and disrupting traffic.

However, solicitor, Frank McDonnell, told Dundalk District Court that the full details of the incident reveal that his client was the victim and had been attempting to defend his property.

“When the Gardai arrived, it was like being half way through a film.

What they say was what they saw.

However, before that the two men had damaged Mr Johnston’s car and he wanted to get them with the intention of calling the Gardai.

“There was roadworks in the town centre at the time so he went down the wrong way. He then grabbed the pole, which was in his car, to give chase but when the Gardai came it appeared that he was the miscreant. He thought he was going about things the wrong way”, stated Mr McDonnell who added that the two men had got away.

Judge Halpin, stated that he understood, what had motivated the defendant, but added that the two men had probably done him a favour in escaping, as he questioned what Mr Johnston would have done with the two foot pole.

Judge Halpin adjourned the case to December 4 to allow the defendant make a €200 donation to the Capuchin Friary in Dublin.

Fane Bridge Macra get season off to great start Fane Bridge Macra na Feirme got the new Macra season off to a brilliant start with an action packed few months including lots of competitions, fundraisers, trips and entertaining nights out.

Fane Bridge Macra ladies travelled to Kiltoon, Co. Roscommon on Sunday last to represent Louth Macra na Feirme in the National Dairy Council 7 a side football final. Competitors from Macra clubs

all over the country battled it out for the title. Fane Bridge members had a great day and won all their matches throughout the course of the day and reached the semi final.

They were beaten in the semi final

by South Roscommon Macra who went on to win the competition.

A very enjoyable and informative evening was had at Cooley Distillery, Riverstown last Friday. This was the first of the Young Farmers trips this

year and Louth Macra members are already looking forward to the next one which is scheduled for Dawn Meats in Rathdowney Co. Meath on Tuesday October 23. Contact your local Macra for more information.

Fane Bridge Macra are holding a Mystery Bus Tour on Saturday 19 October. Tickets are available from any committee member. There are only a limited number of tickets available so be sure to get your

ticket soon so as not to be disappointed.

Fane Bridge Macra are thrilled to have the Louth entrant for this year’s FBD Queen of the Land Festival which takes place in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, County Offaly.

Orla McGeeney will represent Louth Macra na Feirme at the festival taking place from Friday November 8 to Sunday 10. The three

day festival is packed with lots of entertainment including top Irish comedian, Bernard O’Shea, Deuces Wild, Country western star, Robert Mizzell and much more.

Fane Bridge Macra are continually looking for new members to get involved in their club. Macra guarantees to open the door t The next meeting on Friday 18 October at 9pm in Cluskeys, Little Ash. Call 0877958622 for details.

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Kavanagh award for local poet

By Niamh Kirk

Omeath based poet Rafiq Kathwari has won the Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award. He is the first County Louth resident to have won the award which has been running for more than 40 years. The award is aimed at poets whose work is not yet been published in a collection and has

been awarding Irish poets or poets living in Ireland since 1971.

Rafiq Kathwari graduated from the University of Kashmir in 1969. He has also awarded an MA in Political Science from the New University in New York in 1978. He also has an M.A. in Creative Writing from Columbia University. While has worked as a photojournalist he has spent

most of his career with Ethan Allen, a large manufacturer and retailer of home furnishings based in the United States.

The winner of the Patrick Kavanagh award receives a â‚Ź1000 prize and the award was presented to Rafiq on September 27 at the opening of the Annual Patrick Kavanagh Weekend in Inniskeen.

Certificate In Renewable Energy Goes Online

The wind turbine is at the heart of the Centre for Renewable Energy

As traditional energy costs rise and viable alternatives are sought, so too has the demand for the Certificate in Renewable Energy at the Lifelong Learning Centre in DKIT which has been running since 2008.

In response, the Cer-

tificate is now available in online distance learning mode to make it even more flexible for prospective participants.

The 24 week evening and now online Certificate course is run by Paul McArtain and Ray Byrne, researchers in the

Centre for Renewable Energy at DKIT. The Certificate has a very practical focus and covers solar hot water systems, solar photovoltaic systems, biofuels, wind power systems and water energy like hydropower, ocean and tidal

energy sources. Participants will also undertake an energy project.

Denis Cummins, president of DKIT, said that the Institute has identified renewable energy in its new strategic plan as an area of major focus for them.

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in Brief Dundalk’s Gothic Gem

Fr Garrett Campbell will give a talk in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dundalk on Friday, November 15 at 2pm.

The talk will centre on the history of the building, the architecture which embraced the gothic revival, the interior furnishings and the art of splendid building. The many characters who saw the building as a philanthropic exercise such as PJ Carroll will be included.

Refreshments will be served at the Parochial House adjacent to the Cathedral. There will be a charge of €5. Everybody welcome.

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Post Polio Support Group Fundraiser

By Paul Byrne

Fundraising is an important function of the Post Polio Support Group and with this in mind Brendan Moore from the Dundalk branch has launched a new initiative asking people to collect their 1c and 2c coins for the organisation.

Brendan says that the funds are vital in ensuring the post polio support group can respond to the needs of polio survivors.

“The Post Polio Support Group exists to offer a comprehensive system of supports to Polio Survivors. Fundraising is key to knitting these together. The proceeds raised are applied speedily and directly to meet a variety of Survivor needs. They complement the funding from the Health Service Executive which covers administration and certain service provisions.” explains Brendan.

“With our latest fundraiser we

are asking people in the County to collect 1c and 2c coins and hand them in to me on behalf of the Post Polio Support Group. For every €1 donated a ticket will be given to the collector and they will be automatically entered into a draw to win a meal at a local hotel.

“The appeal runs from 1st September 2013 to 30th April 2014.

The draw for the meal will be made shortly after the appeal ends.

Hopefully people will get behind us in this fundraiser and generate some much needed funds for the group” added Brendan.

As a result of the generosity of people who support these fundraisers, the Post Polio Support Group has an increased capacity to respond flexibly to the needs of Polio Survivors, particularly in stressful or emergency situations.

For more information contact Brendan Moore at 0429356706.

Senator Jim D’Arcy opened his new office in the Blackrock Village Centre on Monday October 14.

The office is to facilitate easy access to everyone from the Blackrock and Dundalk area.

Senator D’Arcy works three-days a week in Leinster House, but when at home, he is often stopped by people as he is walking around the town seeking his advice. He would then invite them into a local café for a chat, however when he is approached at a Gaelic match or at a social function it is difficult to give the people the attention they deserve.

“I decided to open this office due to demands from people looking for a “chat” in a private comfortable setting”, stated Jim. The office will have set walk in clinic hours and for people who can not attend at clinic times they can make an appointment.

Clinic times are Monday 11am to 1pm, Saturday 11am to 1pm or by appointment.

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Man admitted driving while disqualified A man who admitted driving while disqualified was banned for a further four years after pleading guilty to a drink driving charge at Dundalk District Court.

Oliver Muckian of Rosskeagh, Kilcurry, was already serving a ban for a drink driving conviction on November 12, 2010, when he was stopped by Gardai at Red Cow on August 20, 2011.

He failed a roadside breath test and was taken to Dundalk Garda Station where a breath sample showed he was over the limit. He was described as being fully co-operative and had not come to Garda attention since.

Solicitor, Peter Lavery, stated that his client understood the

seriousness of driving while disqualified.

“A very close personal friend had died and he drove to Carlingford where he had a few drinks. He understands that he shouldn’t have done it.

“Other than driving offences he has led a decent life. Although he is unemployed, he is trying to get back to work and is doing a course at present”, added Mr Lavery.

In relation to the drink driving charge, Judge Halpin imposed a four year disqualification and a €175 fine. For driving while disqualified he was fined €125.

Other charges were taken into consideration. The disqualification was postponed for six months.

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News Sports fan was desperate to have Sky TV

in Brief

Make A Wish concert

The Legend of Luke Kelly and Make a Wish Foundation Car Draw take place on Friday November 1 in the Fairways Hotel. On the night it will be revealed whether the dreams of the Children in Co Louth who are registered with Make A Wish will all have come true. Tickets for the draw for a new VW car are still available and tickets for the big night are available from Central News, McEvoys, Mc Manus’s Bar and the Fairways Hotel.

A sports fan was so desperate to sign up to Sky TV that he attempted to open a bank account using a forged driving licence.

Ian Maguire of 236 Cedarwood Park, Cox’s Demesne, Dundalk, had been blacklisted from Sky and was hoping to set up a standing order in the name of Tony Smith so he could subscribe to the channel.

However, a bank employee became suspicious and called the Gardai, resulting in his appear-

ance at Dundalk District Court.

Insp Martin Beggy told the court that Mr Maguire admitted making the fake licence and presenting it in the bank.

He told the Gardai that he had been blacklisted from Sky and wanted to open an account in that name.

Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that the licence was of such poor quality that the staff member was not impressed by it. He added that his client had a change

of heart half way through, walked out of the bank and left the licence behind him.

He pointed out that the only motivation of the unemployed father of one was to get a subscription in order to watch sport on television.

Judge Halpin stated that this “act of madness” could have been very serious if he had gone through with it, as he dismissed the charge under the Probation Act.

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From Tuesday October 8 County Louth Mobile Library Service introduced a new revised route timetable. The Mobile Library visits rural areas, urban housing estates, and nursing homes.

Its role is to make library services inclusive and available to all, and to reach those who may find it difficult to access the branch libraries in County Louth. The Mobile Library van is wheelchair

accessible. It provides both adult and children’s lending services; access to online services such as E-books and E-audio downloadable books; CDs and language learning materials. Anyone joining the mobile library can avail of all other library services and use their membership card in any of the branch libraries in Dundalk; Drogheda; Ardee; Dunleer and Carlingford. The new timetable

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in Brief Stewart in concert

Local singer/songwriter Stewart Agnew will continue the promotion of his new EP ‘Candy Floss’ when he headlines The Spirit Store this Saturday night.

Stewart will have his full band with him for his three shows this week and will be supported in The Spirit Store by another local singer/ songwriter Finnian Kelleher. Tickets for the show are on sale now from The Spirit Store, priced €10.

Boat engines stolen

Two high powered speed boat engines were stolen from Carlingford Adventure Centre in the early hours of Monday October 14.

Between the hours of 2 and 2.45 am the two 15 horsepower engines were taken from the outbuildings associated with the adventure centre. If anyone has any information contact Garda hotline on 1890 600 800 .

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Fundraising event in the Spirit Store

On Sunday November 3 the Louth Meath Branch of Downs Syndrome Ireland are holding a day-long fundraising event in the Spirit Store.

At 2.30pm the local members are hosting a children’s film and family fun in the venue upstairs. There will be face painting, balloon modelling, pop corn and other film treats.

Admission is €5 per child or €10 per family.

And at 8pm a concert featuring some of the best singDagan and Conal Kellegher with Sadhbh, Majella McArdle with Hannah, Liam Bradley with Jinny. Laura Dearey with ers and bands in the region Eamon, Singers James Humpston and Keenan Copas. Paul McArdle with Leo and Rachel.

Busy time for Coláiste Lú pupils THE students of Coláiste Lú were busy on Tuesday last as they packed almost 2,000 bottles with potentially life-saving messages.

Elderly and vulnerable people throughout County Louth will receive better emergency treatment as a result of the students’ hard work. Coláiste Lú undertook the Message in a Bottle scheme in conjunction with Dundalk Lions club.

The Message in a Bottle scheme, or Teachtaireacht

i mBuidéal as it is known in the gaelcholáiste, is an Emergency Information Scheme that directs the emergency services such as ambulance crews and first responders to information stored in a plastic bottle which is kept in the household fridge. Vulnerable people or those with a medical condition can enter details, such as their health condition, emergency contact, doctor and medication details, on a form which is

placed in the fridge bottle.

This saves the emergency services valuable time in identifying the patient and their emergency contacts.

It is a potential lifesaver and provides peace of mind to users, their friends and families.

“When I suggested to the students that we take part in the Message in a Bottle scheme they jumped at the chance to help the more vulnerable members of the local community,” said

Micheál Ó Caoilte, Ceann Bliana at Coláiste Lú.

“Their eagerness to help and their enthusiasm are a testament to each of our students and we are very proud of their determination here in Coláiste Lú.”

Coláiste Lú’s open night will take place on Thursday October 24 from 7pm to 9pm All are welcome. Further information available from: Deirdre Uí Liatháin, ar 93 52428 nó ag www. colaistelu.ie.

will be performing in aid of DS .

There will be a tasty buffet and spot prizes.

Tickets for the concert are €10 euro and are available at the Spirit Store, McAteers Foodhouse, Clanbrassil St or on line at spiritstore.ie All bar profits from the day will go to the local Downs Syndrome Branch.

Everyone is welcome for any part of the day. For more information call Laura 086 1994644. Contributions can also be made at mycharity.ie

Pain of family problems

A MAN who was drinking in an attempt to deal with family problems became so intoxicated that he had to be taken to hospital.

Danny Dundon of 73 Castletown Road, Dundalk, was taken to Dundalk Garda Station on April 23 this year after security at the Long Walk Shopping Centre called Gardai.

They found Mr Dundon in a very intoxicated state and unsteady on his feet. At the station he was seen by a doctor and then taken to hospital due to his condition.

As a result, he appeared at Dundalk District Court where he pleaded guilty to a public order charge and was fined €100.

His solicitor stated that Mr Dundon is a 25-year-old unemployed man who is currently undergoing an adult literacy course. The solicitor added that the defendant, who had previous convictions for public order, drank to ease the pain of family problems.

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n Thursday, 17th October 2013, Credit Unions in County Louth, across Ireland and around the world will join in celebrating International Credit Union Day and the critically important role Credit Unions play in meeting the financial and social needs of ordinary people and in helping to build sustainable Communities.

Since 1948, International Credit Union Day has been celebrated annually on the third Thursday of October. Each year, the international event affords the opportunity to remember credit unions’ proud

history and promote awareness of and support for the credit union difference.

This year’s theme, “Credit Unions Unite for Good: A Better Way,” emphasizes the benefits of cooperation among credit unions worldwide. It also speaks to the powerful global network of 56,000 credit unions, which no other financial institution can claim, and the advantages that result from sharing challenges, experiences and solutions with one another to better serve members.

Credit unions are unique because they are not-for-profit, democratically controlled, member-

owned cooperatives.

Credit unions pool their members’ assets to provide low-cost loans and other financial services in the best interest of the members, not to earn shareholder profits. The credit union movement’s cooperative spirit is embraced by more than 200 million members served by 56,000 credit unions in 101 countries worldwide, working together to achieve economic progress. Credit unions play a vital role in the economic development and stability of the communities they serve, helping people improve their lives through access to affordable financial

services and making the world a better place to live.

In Ireland today 2.9 million people are members of Credit Unions and based on its co-operative structure and low risk business model, the sector has, in general, emerged relatively strong and somewhat removed from the financial turmoil that has befallen banking.

Billy Doyle is Manager of Dundalk Credit Union, Market St., and speaking ahead of International Credit Union Day he said “an emphasis on the importance of people and community continues to be at the heart of the success of Credit Unions in

Ireland. The impact of austerity and economic difficulties at a national level are exerting a significant burden on ordinary people. People from all walks of life are increasingly seeing the benefits of their local Credit Union”.

Billy added that Dundalk Credit Union itself has had an excellent financial performance in 2013 and is about to launch a new range of electronic payment and savings services for its growing membership.

This International Credit Union Day, we hope everyone will join in celebrating the credit union difference, its proud cooperative heritage, and the wonderful

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On Saturday last the Ardee Concert Youth and Senior Bands, and many supporters all took to the roads to travel to the North of Ireland Band Championships in the prestigious Market Place Theatre, Armagh.

Both bands took all the prizes home that were on offer on the day. The Senior Band took first place in the Championship Section and the Youth Band Took first place

in Section 4.

The 35 strong Youth Band mostly ranging in age to 14 years old travelled to Armagh city with conductor John Gaynor accompanied by some parents and family to perform in and take the title in the 4th Grade Concert Band section.

The Senior Band were next to take to the stage under their Conductor Brendan Breslin, Where their 46 members com-

peted in the Championship section for concert bands.

This was the first competition of this level for four members who recently joined the senior band just before the summer. This is a huge achievement for them and a lot of hard work has paid off.

“This win closes our year on a musical high as we add two more trophies to our already filled trophy cabinet from earlier first place wins this year in Limerick and in Clonakilty”, said Sinéad Nutley, Band PRO. Tuesday October 8 saw 24 new boys and girls join the Ardee Concert Band Recorder Group. No time was wasted and after a quick introduction and few Household chores, the classes where soon under way with Sarah Clare and Darren Kirk at the helm.

They are now working towards their first performance at the band’s annual

Christmas Concert.

All young members are looking forward to their Halloween Spooktacular Party according to organisers Sinéad Nutley and Aisling Reilly.

This will take place at 7pm on Saturday October 26 and is for members of Ardee Concert Band only.

On Sunday November 10 the Band have been invited to play a joint concert with St Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band, Ballbriggan and St. James Brass & Reed band, Dublin in The Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin from 7.30pm.

Bingo continues every Sunday at 8pm in the Bohemian Centre with lots of prizes including our winner Takes all Games, Last weeks Jackpot for this game was €820 all welcome.

The Ardee Concert Band will hold their 32nd Annual Concert on Friday December 13 from 8pm.

Halloween Weekend

Fri. 25th—

Fancy Dress Party Music by The Booze Brothers

Sat. 26th—

Haunted Night Session

Sun. 27th—

Witches Coven Disco Night

Competition

Win two tickets for Michael Winslow's show in The Spirit Store on Thursday 24th October Simply answer the following question and send in your reply to ‘Spirit Store Competition’ c/o Dundalk Leader 63 Clanbrassil St, Dundalk before 3pm next Monday 21st October, first correct answer pulled will be the winner of the two tickets, winner will be contact by phone.

Q.—What major motion picture movie is Michael Winslow most famous for appearing in?

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Venue: Finnamore Hall D.G.S., Thurs 24th & Fri 25th October 7.30pm Tickets on sale: School Office Tel 042-9334459 Adult €15, Children €10

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CD in aid of SOSAD

Joshua, Freya and James Muckian at the Blessing of the Babies on Sunday.

BIG COUNTRY SATURDAYS Keep Calm Keep Dancing Saturday 26th October 2013

The Fabuous Stephen Smyth & HIS BAND And Country Legend

Brendan Quinn

Doors open 9.30pm. Dancing 10.30pm til late Admission Only €15.

Bonus Offer, B&B for 2 & Adm to Dance only €79.00 Carvery Special €9.95, 3 course served daily

Coming Saturday 2nd November

Big Double Attraction

News Flash

The Outlaws &

Eamon McCann & His Band

Christmas Party Nights

14th Dec Big Chief & The Indians; 21st Dec Johnny Brady Adm Buffet Dinner & Dance Only €25pp. Full details next week

Back in 2009 Tom Fitzsimons and Rosemary Hussey released a CD called ‘There is a place’ with all the proceeds raised going to SOSAD and Mother of Peace Orphanage in South Africa. The CD proved to be very popular with the public and raised much needed funds for both charities.

Four years later with ‘There is a place’ still being played regularly and has resulted in Tom and Rosemary being asked to re-release the CD, The eleven religious and traditional songs include classics such as ‘The Lord’s my Shepherd’ ‘Hymn to St Pio’ and ‘ From a distance’. Tom from Navan says that the people of Dundalk have been very receptive towards the CD and thanked them for their support over the years.

“When we originally released the CD back in 2009 we were very happy with the response and it was great to raise money for SOSAD and the mother of peace orphanage in South Africa. I have been singing since I was a wee fella and I remember back in 2000 when the new millennium came I made a resolution to go into a studio and put some music on CD”, explained Tom. “Eventually I got around to it and the result was ‘There is a Place’ being released in 2009. We are now re-releasing the CD and it is available to buy for €10 in Brendan Marmion’s paint shop on Clanbrassil St and Carroll’s Newsagents in the Longwalk Shopping Centre.

Royal Moscow Ballet presents.

"Cinderella" 17th October - €35 / €40

19th October - €15

Gospel Gathering An annual celebration of the Joy, Power & Beauty of Gospel Music

51 Shades of Maggie A Dublin Woman's (slightly bruising) search for Mr. Right" 24th October €25

'How Great Thou Art' The Spiritual Hits Concert, Featuring Ireland’s greatest ever voice Red Hurley, with special guest Sandra Oman, Eugene McCarty Band & Singers Fri 1st Nov - €33.50

An Evening of Nostalgia with

Johnny McEvoy Sat 9th November €25

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Sinead and Aoibh O’Neill, Caitlin and Odhran McCann, Michael O’Neill and James Spain at the Blessing of Babies in St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church on Sunday last

News New sculpture for

in Brief

Ardee Hospice

A concert in aid of Ardee Hospice will be held in the Nuremore Hotel on October 24 at 8pm. Tickets €15 and the concert features Jimmy Buckley and Ray Murtagh. Buses will be provided from Ardee.

Signing Class

Sign language classes at 4 Jocelyn St from October 21. The classes run by Deaf Hear will be Level 1 and anyone interested should call 9332010 for more information and details of cost.

Blackrock promenade Blackrock promenade is about to receive another major enhancement with the installation of a beautiful new sculpture.

Blackrock Tidy Towns have planned for some years to acknowledge the fishing origins of the village with a suitable public work of art.

Internationally renowned sculptor Richard Perry was awarded the commission for the piece, which will be

made from Irish blue limestone and which will be located in the raised rose bed beside the southern slipway on the promenade. Construction of the foundation for the sculpture has been completed, and the piece itself is expected to be installed within a few weeks.

Richard Perry will make a presentation on the background and inspiration for his sculpture during the “Beauti-

ful Blackrock” awards ceremony in The Clermont on Monday October 21, and everyone is invited to come along to hear him.

This new addition to the promenade and seafront area will further enhance the Gold Medal village and add to its attractiveness as a place to live and as a visitor destination. An official unveiling of the sculpture will take place later.

premises for sale/rent

Classes & courses

special services

special services

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situations wanted

ATTENTION—BERs now required for Better Energy Home Grants. For BER certification at affordable prices contact Robert Mulholland 087 6091906. www.louthber.ie

REIKI - 30 Minute Reiki: Healing drop in sessions. Every Tuesday night 7pm 9.30pm. Outcomers Building, 8 Roden Place, (Under the arch), Dundalk. Contact Linda: 085 1080493.

NEW SWIMMING LESSONS COURSE FOR ADULTS - Want to overcome your fear of water? Learn to swim? Improve your swimming techniques? Its never too Late to Learn. Make 2013 the Year You Achieved This Goal. Lessons for non-swimmers to competitive levels.

New Course Starts 29th October. 8 weeks, 45 min lessons, only €80. Call Aura dundalk on 042-933-6230 or visit www.auraleisure.ie to book your place.

Professional Massage Reflexology, Anatomy ITEC Diplomas, O'Fiaich Institute, Dundalk of Navan venue.

Contact Majella 046-906-0600. www. holistic-training.com Starts October.

PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS Available.

Please call Eimear on 087 7105258. Lessons tailored to suit each individual. All students welcome.

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 & DRIVER available for furniture removal, also single items, 3 piece suites, cookers, fridges, washing machines. Day & night Tel 086 8704908 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE—Repairs, building plastering plumbing, painting, tiling, concreting, patios, gardening, PVC facia and soffits, window cleaning. Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Tel Michael 085-8588090 BUILDING—McElroy UPVC productsFor a competitive quote for all Home Improvements, extensions, sunrooms & conservatories. All PVC products supplies & fitted, facia, soffit & guttering.

We also have a complete range of PVC doors & windows. Contact Hughie, anytime, on 087 260 2501.

CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVICE—Dust Free. Brush & VAC. Reasonable rates.

Call Tommy. 087186 9164 EAMONN COONEY AERIAL & Satellite, T.V, Freeview & Freesat Service & Repairs. Phone 087 2671809 DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE—MoneyGram Money Transfer; Pay Household Bills; Payzone/Postpoint; Buy Stamps; Phone Top-ups; Prepaid Credit Cards; Sterling and Euro Cheques Available; Best Rates Guaranteed; No Commission. 8 Park St (Open 7 Days, 8am -11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (Open Mon-Sat). Call 042 9339922/9370101; www.dundalkbureaudechange.com – Accepting All Major Credit and Debit Cards.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIALS—Beautiful wedding photography professional taken presented in Picture Book Album With 150 photographs for €750.00 Peter Hughes Photography 087-256-1161 or 042-9333732

CARPENTER AVAILABLE—27 years experience. All interior, exterior, including kitchens, decking, doors, floors, flat-packs etc. No job too small. Keenest prices. Quality finish assured. Call Des for free quotation 087-618-0150 WINDOW CLEANING—Gutter & facia cleaning carried out by professional, fully trained and insured staff. Affordable rates. Call our office for a free quoatation. Everkleen 042 935 2717 or 086 829 3585.

CLEANEST & KEENEST—Have your windows, carpet or suite of furniture cleaned at keenest prices. Also guttering, fascia boards, power hosing. Call Damien 0868469559 or 0879319243 TILER AVAILABLE—Experienced local tiler to carry out all types of tile work marble, granite, porcelain. Indoors and out. Call 0876563705 for free quote.

DUNDALK COMPUTER REPAIR CENTRE—We fix PCs, laptops, tablets, ipads, iphones and smartphones. Great value laptops & PC for sale. No fix, no fee! 9am to 10pm. 7 days a week! Call Gerard 04293-28301 and 085-1286436 BUILDER & HOME MAINTAINENCE— Building, woodwork, painting, lawn cutting, all jobs. No job to big or to small. Tel. Brian 087 295 2529/042 932 8727.

R LEVINS HOME MAINTENANCE & Painting. Give your home a fresh coat of paint this summer. Keen prices.For free quote call 042-932-0019 or 086402-8291 GRIMLEY’S DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK— TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales & repairs.

042 935 4343.

A ALTERATIONS—For all your tailoring/sewing needs. We now offer a dry cleaning service. Find us at Long Walk S.C. Tel. 042 9333380 / 087 9688518.

ROOFING REPAIRS—We fix leaks, broken tiles,gutters etc.Bird stoppers €25 for 1 or €35 for 2 fitted. All work guaranteed. Fully insured. 25 years experience.

For a free quote call Tony 087-6066722

CHIMNEY CLEANER—The Clean sweep, clean & tidy, no dust. Brush & Vac. Contact - Cahal 087-225-9799 TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN - Transform your kitchen at a fraction of the cost, we can hand paint your kitchen, leaving it like new, 13 years experience, also general furniture painted, contact Alan 087 2263850 PLUMBER AVAILABLE: Fully qualified.

Gas and oil boiler service and repair.

Fully insured. R.G.I. registered. Phone 086-8974036 LEAK DETECTION—All types of Plumbing. Specialist equipment. Tel. Mike 087 266 4224 GARDENS—All gardening work, power hosing, gutters cleaned. Trees trimmed & topped. Contact 087-2296441 or 042-937-9270 CHARITY SHOP—Cedar Box charity shop, all kinds of everything. Opening times Wed & Thurs 10am to 2pm in Brook Buildings (Old Custom House) CLEANER—Home, apartment and office cleaning services. Full time available. 086-2455970 Kids' party house is holding a princess tea party in our new princess parlour. This Sunday 20th October from 3 to 5pm. €12 per child. Booking essential. 087-6809644. www.kidspartyhouse.net

LADY SEEKS WORK—Lady looking for cleaning work, ironing, washing etc. Flexable hours Contact Kate 086-1516270

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BEDS & FURNITURE DIRECT—Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, chests, lockers, pine beds etc., also furniture removals call 086 8704908 anytime.

BEDS FOR SALE—Totally heavy solid pine beds. Brand new, super strong, rock solid bases, lifetime guarantee.

Good deep super high quality mattresses included. Everything brand new. Can deliver. €89. 086 8208303 DEALGAN FURNITURE Longwalk, Dundalk (inside The Paint Store). For a wide range of New & Used Bedroom, Dining room and Kitchen furniture, great deals on Beds & Mattresses. Water proof mattresses in stock. Suite reupholstery and furniture fixing service available Tel 042-932-9111 Beds, Beds, Beds—For the largest selection of beds in Dundalk at unbeatable prices, beds from €79. The Bed Store Unit 24 Northlink Retail Park, Dundalk Tel 042 9320927

Classes & courses

BEGINNER GUITAR LESSONS OneOn-One only €10 per lesson for 45minutes. Begin a life-long hobby. Weekdays/Evenings. Can provide guitar if needed. Call Roy 086 2052108.

DUNDALK DYSLEXIA WORKSHOP Does your child have difficulty reading or writing? If so the Dundalk Dyslexia Workshop might be able to help. We offer small group tuition with qualified and experienced teachers to primary and secondary pupils. The workshop starts back Wednesday 16th October at 4.45pm in O'Fiach College. If interested please call 0876689485.

6 WEEK COURSE - How the Angles can help improve your health & well being.

6 week course commencing 22nc Oct .

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GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE— Suites/Antique furniture repaired and re-covered. Better than new. 086-0800788 CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING Inspection & Repair. Tel Paul McArdle 042-9332491/0876660094 - Email tribalky@yahoo.com DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE— Best Rates Guaranteed. No Commission. We Buy and Sell All Major Currencies; Electronic Bank Transfers; US and Austrailian Dollars. 8 Park St (Open 7 Days, 8am -11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (Open Mon-Sat) Call 042 9339922/9370101; www.dundalkbureaudechange.com. Accepting All Major Credit and 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.

situations vacant FANTASTIC BUSINESS opportunity for self motivated people who can work from home on a part time basis. No selling required. If interested please call 086-8789482

situations wanted HOUSE CLEANING—Let the professional cleaning lady leave your house sparkling and like new. €10 per hour.

Contact 087-392-9372

planning notices LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—We, PayPal Europe Services Ltd. intend to apply for permission for a secure covered shelter for 120 bicycles to the rear of the PayPal / eBay Building at the Xerox Technology Park, Haggardstown, Southern Link Road, Dundalk, County Louth. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—We, Stephen & Mary Smyth, intend to apply for planning permission for 2 storey house and associated site works at 4 Hamilton Mews, Rock Road, Blackrock, Co.Louth C/o McGahon Architects Ltd, 19 Jocelyn Street, Dundalk, Co.Louth.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00

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special offers MEAL FOR 2 - 2 Starter, 2 Main, 2 Rice, 1 Naan €22.95 MEAL DEAL - Any Curry & Rice; 1 Doner Kebab/Chicken Kebab, 1 Chicken Nuggets & Chips, 1 Naan, 1 Bottle Coke (1.25L) €22.95

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Improve Our Town Awards Night

Aisling Park residents w ith their Impr over Award

Cllr Marianne Butler presenting Tommy Connaughton of the Chestnut Restaurant with first prize in the Best Retail Premises

Marie McGorman presenting Eugene Toner with the award for Mullaharlin Park

ey with the award Kay O'Connor and Margaret Coon Woodview Park for Woodview Park and Alice Mahon best in en Gard ority Auth l Loca 3rd in The Best

Bridie Masterson and Una Clerkin with Chaoirleach Eamon O Boyle with the award for 1st in the Best Hosp itality Premises

Ann Lee Whitemill Guest House third in the Best Hospitality Premises receiving her award from Mary Cappliss

John Conachy Greenacres Second in the Best Hanging Basket /Window Box Residential receiving his award from Asumpta Gray

Children Blessed At The Novena

kin and Ciara, Kate, Breda and Peadar Mac

Karl and Natasha Bevin

Emily Thompson, Bronagh Mulhollan d

and Aine O’Connor

front, Claire and Abbie Mackin

Julie Corrway and Caoimhe Corrigan Maguire

Dylan and Matthew Watters

Owen, Rebecca and Sheelan Mulhollan d

Nissan introduces the all new Nissan NOTE. Small car price, Big car design, space, technology and specification.

2014 should be a bumper year for Nissan with a raft of new cars over the coming months. The next 18 months alone will see the introduction of 6 new mainstream products for the car company – including a re-generated Micra, a brand new Note, New Qashqai, X-Trail and an eagerly anticipated C-Segment hatchback.

The first of this avalanche of new models is the new Nissan Note which will reach our shores later on this year in October.

A bold new design, exceptional practicality and interior space and unrivalled value for money will move the new Note up a gear in terms of its appeal

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the new nissan note

in the small family car market. Starting from less than €16,000 and packed full of equipment, the new Note is aggressively primed to go head to head and compete directly with the more traditional “players” in the B-Segment such as Fiesta, Yaris, Polo and Clio.

In addition, seamlessly connecting design and technology, the new Note brings a number of innovative premium features to the small car market for the first time.

From the Nissan Safety Shield – which links three safety systems (Blind Spot

Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Moving Object Detection) to create a comprehensive protection and driver assistance package – to the advanced Around View Monitor which gives a 360 bird’s eye view when parking, the new Note sets the benchmark

2011 Volvo V50 1.6 Diesel 34k miles 2011 Peugeot 308 Diesel 30 miles 2010 citroen G. Picasso 7 Seat 90k miles 2007 Peugeot 207 1.4 Diesel only 46k miles 2007 Ford CMax 1.6 dsl 85k miles lovely cond.

2007 Ford Fusion 1.4 dsl 102K miles well minded 2007 Peugeot 207 est. 46k miles low mileage 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2 65k miles to clear €2,500

for accessible premium technology.

The new Note will be available in 3 separate grades; XE, SV and SVE. The XE will come with 6 Airbags, Cruise Control, Central Locking, 15” Steel Wheels, Electric Front Windows and Door

Mirrors, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Ecometer and Start/Stop System, all as standard.

The SV will add Manual A/C, CD Player, Bluetooth, USB Port, 16” Alloys, Electric Rear Windows, Heated Door Mirrors, and Steering Wheel Mounted

Audio Controls. The SVE further adds Auto A/C, Nissan Connect, Nissan Safety Shield, Around View Monitor (AVM), Intelligent Key, Family Pack, Front Fog Lamps, Semi Leather Trim, Automatic Headlamps and Wipers.

The new Note will be available in three engine types. Firstly, the 3 cylinder 1.2 Litre Petrol is equipped with 80 HP, 108 NM Torque, and emissions of 109 g/km (Tax Band A3; €190). Up next, the 1.2 Litre DIG-S Petrol combines 95 HP with 142 NM of Torque and emissions of just 99 g/ km (Tax Band A2; €180).

Finally, the 4 cylinder 1.5 Litre dCi comes with 90 HP, 220 NM of Torque and emissions of just 95 g/km (Band A2; €180).

The new Nissan Note will be for sale at Nissan dealerships from October 2013.

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