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THE dream of Louth GAA establishing its home base at at a state-of-the-art stadium in DkIT are over after it was confirmed on Monday night that the project has been scrapped.

Louth County Board revealed the news at their monthly meeting on Monday night, while at the same time DkIT released a statement on the matter with rising financial costs as the reason behind the decision.

Louth GAA will now look to redevelop the current County Grounds in Drogheda as an alternative, after three years spent trying to get the project off the ground.

The planned new ground was to hold 12,000 which could have been increased to

15,000 at a later date. It was to include 4,000 seats, floodlights, dressing rooms and indoor facilities. The original plan envisaged Louth playing their 2014 National League games at the new venue.

From a DkIT perspective, the new venture would have had the effect of improving facilities for students in the college and turn the college into a centre of excellence for sport.

The cost was expected to be €6m, with DkIT providing €3m and Louth GAA and Croke Park €1.5m each.

However, delegates at Monday night’s meeting were told that the costs had spiralled and the project was no longer being pursued.

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dreams are set to come true

By Niamh Kirk Dreams are set to come true in Louth thanks to the efforts of Gerry Lennon who has raised over €22,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation.

Ten months of fundraising

came to a conclusion on Friday November 1 when the main fundraiser, a raffle for a new Volkswagon Polo was won by Elaine McGeough, Manager of the Longwalk Shopping Centre.

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Retired solicitor fails in bid over drink driving charge A retired solicitor found himself back in court where he failed in a bid to have a drink driving conviction struck out.

Frank McArdle of 8 Distillery Mews, Distillery Lane, Dundalk, argued that he had made a genuine effort to provide a full breath specimen and in light of a previous ruling, the case should be dismissed as it was not his fault that a speci-

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However, Judge Patrick Clyne, rejected the submission and in convicting Mr McArdle he imposed a four year disqualification and a €600 fine.

Dundalk District Court heard from Gda Freda McCague that on Thursday February 23, 2012, she was on patrol with Gda Damien Fanning when she observed a black BMW approaching the patrol car in the wrong direction on Distillery Lane.

The car was being driven by the defendant and when speaking to him she noted a smell of intoxicating liquor and that his speech was slurred. He said he hadn’t consumed alcohol.

After failing a roadside breath test, Mr

McArdle was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

At Dundalk Garda Station, the defendant provided one breath specimen but was unable to provide a second in the required time despite making four attempts.

As a result a reading of ‘specimen incomplete’ was returned.

She stated that Mr McArdle said in reply that “I did my very best and I will go to the doctor tomorrow to see why this happened”.

In reply to a question from defence solicitor, Dermot Lavery, Gda McCague added that the defendant had made a genuine attempt to provide a sample and it was a case of failure rather than refusal.

She pointed out that at that time it was not a requirement to offer the

defendant the opportunity to provide a blood or urine sample.

The Officer in Charge on the night in question, told the court that the defendant had been advised of his entitlement to contact a doctor but this was not requested at the time.

He pointed out that the defendant was aware of his entitlement as he had signed to confirm that this offer had been made.

Mr Lavery argued that his client had made a genuine attempt to provide a sample and that he should not have been asked to so something that he couldn’t do.

Although Judge Clyne agreed that the defendant had done his best to provide a sample, the court had not been presented with a reason for the failure.

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Currently, close to 90,000 police professionals in over 35 countries participate in this worldwide effort to raise money and awareness for

Special Olympics.

The event will see The Marshes come alive when “Jelly” (The Cops and Donuts inflatable mascot!) and the Dolly Donut’s mobile store will roll up and take centre stage on the day From 9am to 6pm on Saturday November 16, you can treat yourself to a delicious fresh donut in The Marshes, while supporting a great cause. A pack of 2 donuts will be available for €2 and €5 for a pack of 6.

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Weekly Quiz

1. Food and Drink What chicken dish is named after and Ukrainian City 2 Showbiz Mick and Tony are the first names of what legendary county and Irish double act.

3 TV The series Mrs Browns Boys is set in which Dublin district?

4 Literature What American novel is set aboard the good ship ‘Pequod’ 5 Potluck Which toy was used originally used as a deadly weapon by primitive tribes in the Philippines 6 Sport Who was the manger of the Scotland football team when they contested the World Cup Finals in 1986 7 Religion Which Scottish Island is associated with a

Donegal Monastery?

8 History In what year of the 20th Century did Dail Eireann first meet?

9 Local The former vicar of St Nicolas’s Parish Church, Rev John McCarthy, represented Ulster in what sport?

10 Botany The drug ‘Digitalis’ is obtained from what common garden flower?

Stinker Which well known folk song ends with the line: ‘And the plank went to mend the back door’?

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Members of the Ardee Concert Band enjoying the Halloween celebrations

Po wakacyjnej przerwie nasz młodzieżowy klub Pajęczyna działający pod patronatem Foróige i dzięki uprzejmości Apple Tree w Dundalk wznowił swoją działalność. 21 września grupa irlandzka z Apple Tree zaprosiła nas na wspólną wycieczkę rowerową żeby się lepiej poznać i zintegrować.

Zaopatrzeni w rowery, kaski, suchy prowiant i napoje

stawiliśmy się wczesnym rankiem przy Roden House w Dundalk. Żeby za bardzo się nie zmęczyć do Carlingford zawiózł nas bus.

Stamtąd dopiero mieliśmy ruszyć rowerami do Dundalk.

Carlingford to malownicze nadmorskie miasteczko w hrabstkie Louth, około 27 km od Dundalk. Swoim wyglądem przypomina miasteczko średniowieczne. Można zwiedzić tam mnóstwo zabytków: King John’s Castle, Teaffe’s Castle, ruiny Klasztoru Dominikańskiego, stare miasto czy mury miejskie.

Carlingford położone jest nad morzem Irlandzkim a jego nazwa oznacza “wąskie morze”.

Jadąc rowerami mogliśmy podziwiać imponujące widoki.

Ridleys gear up for The Gathering

To tie in with the national Initiative, the management of Ridleys decided to hold a reunion/gathering of current and former members of staff on Friday November 8.

People are asked to gather in The Garden first from 9pm, where the party will then proceed later on in the night in to Ridleys to re-live the memories and dance the night away.

So if you were part of the Ridleys team, whether you worked in the bar or niteclub as floorstaff, barstaff, DJ, Light Jockey, Security, Toilet attendants, cloakroom or admissions desk; in the kictchen, office or off-sales – you are all more than welcome, and it would be great to see you all.

Pogoda tego dnia jak najbardziej nam sprzyjała. Było ciepło, wiał niewielki wiatr, deszcz nie padał, a od czasu do czasu zza chmur wyglądało słońce. Jak na Irlandię całkiem nieźle. Trasa naszej wycieczki przebiegała wzdłuż drogi głównej z Carlinfrod do Dundalk. Mogliśmy podziwiać zieleń, ciekawe widoki wijące się pomiędzy łąkami i polami.

Po niespełna dwóch godzinach wróciliśmy do Dundalk.

Zmęczeni ale szczęśliwi.

Irlandzka młodzież z klubu znana jest ze swojej gościnności. Na koniec zostaliśmy zaproszeni na wspaniały poczęstunek.

To było bardzo sympatyczne i przyjemne doświadczenie, takie wspólne wycieczkowanie na

rowerach.

Edyta Szymanek Już w najbliższy piątek Klub Młodych ‘Pajęczyna’ organizuje swoje pierwsze wielkie przyjęcie – halloween disco dla wszystkich klubów Foroige w Co. Louth, młodzież jest bardzo podekscytowana tym przedsięwzięciem.

Simul Polonia natomiast w najbliższą sobotę, 2.11.2013 organizuje Polski Wieczór Klubowy w the Wee House Pub, start tradycyjnie od godziny 20tej, tym razem z okazji Halloween impreza w stylu lat 60tych, najlepsze przebranie i stylizacja zostana nagrodzone – ZAPRASZAMY! Agnieszka Boniewicz

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Talk On Bereavement

Are you Bereaved or Grieving? Living your Life after the Death of a Loved one, you are warmly invited to a talk on Thursday 7th November 2013 at 11.00am or 7.30pm at The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk.

Tel: 042-9336393.

Special Service

A special service to give thanks for and remember babies and children who have died in Daisy Hill Hospital will take place on Sunday 17 November at 3pm in the Town Hall, Newry. Contact Anne Coyle, Southern Trust Bereavement Co-ordinator, on (028) 3861 3861 or Edel Corr, Patient Support Manager on (028) 3861 2395.

Sale Of Work

In aid of St Nicholas Parish Church, Dundalk on Friday November 15 at 7pm in Wellington Hall, St Mary’s Rd, Dundalk. Stalls, cakes, country produce, work stall, plants, gifts, books etc. Phone 9337023 for further information.

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Dundalgan Press classics now available for download The 150 year old Dundalgan Press publishing company is taking new steps and embracing the digital medium this week by making the Tempest’s Memories Dundalk at Work Series available for download.

The four of the books, The Shoe Industry, The Tobacco Industry, The Engineering Industry and Dundalk Caught on Camera are now available for download in 51 countries.

Dundalgan Press, Managing Director Sandra Dowdall said “We are so proud

of the work we do in publishing with over 150 years history, but we also realise that we must move with the times and our Tempest Memories Collection becoming iBooks is a perfect example of how we can do this.

Originally the collection of books ran as limited edition print runs which were found to be being shipped across the globe to the Irish Diaspora from Dundalk. iCreate’s Founder and Managing Director Clive Friary spoke of the process

involved in bringing the four books to their new online status.

“The ‘Dundalk at Work’ books and ‘Dundalk Caught on Camera’ are amazing books and they are fabulous in their traditional form but an amazing market has opened up in iBooks and iCreate along with Dundalgan Press saw the potential in making these titles available online for the many people who did not get the opportunity to secure a book during the limited edition runs.”

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A woman who continued to be aggressive after being arrested on public order charges tore the shirts of two Gardai at Dundalk Station.

Alice Mallon, 30 Glenmore Park, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to public order charges at Dundalk District Court arising out of the incident on July 2, 2012.

Insp Kevin Daly told the court that on that night Gardai were called to a row in Francis St where they found

the defendant in an intoxicated state. She was abusive and failed to leave the scene. After being arrested she was taken to the station where he tore the two shirts, valued at €12 and made an attempt to spit at a Garda.

Solicitor, Dermot Lavery, revealed that life had not been easy for the 46-year-old mother of five as he hadn’t known anything other than financial hardship. He added that she apologised for any indignity suffered by

the Gardai, and pointed out that the manner of her arrest was part of her punishment.

“This is not a crime without punishment already as Ms Mallon suffered quite badly in that she was pepper sprayed during her arrest. I am not saying that it was inappropriate, but it is a frightful thing to suffer and has consequences for days after”, added Mr Lavery.

Judge Patrick Clyne heard that she was a woman of limited means but felt that a

contribution should be made to the community as an indication of her remorse.

“There are people in this parish who are not worrying about putting bottles of stout on the table, but rather milk and bread. I am thinking of a contribution from drinking money as that is what got in trouble on this occasion”, he sated.

Judge Clyne stated that a contribution of €100 would be appropriate as he adjourned the case to December 4.

Rice serves his best at Mayo classic Last weekend saw two Louth County players and Commercial Club team mates travel to Castlebar County Mayo to take on Irelands Finest. John O’Brien and Gerry Rice both arrived in Mayo on the Saturday and it wasn’t long before they were on the practice board preparing for the Mayo Darts Open.

The Louth Contingent grew later in the evening when the Connolly clan arrived in the form of Dad Dermot, and the dynamic duo of Robert and Mark. The competition got underway and despite hitting a 180 with his first three darts

John O’Brien was convincingly beaten by James Quigley form Mayo.

Meanwhile the Young guns of Robert and Mark were going well , sadly Robert was another early faller while Mark made it to the last eight of the competition. This left Gerry rice as the only Louth man flying the flag in the competition and he made sure it flew high right up to the final. Gerry faced the provisional Irish Number One Glenn Spearing from Dublin but was narrowly beaten 6-5 after agonizingly missing double 16 for Gerry Rice accepts his trophy the match.

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Cobra Kan Karate and Kickboxing Club residing at the St.Gerard’s Hall recently travelled to Taranto, Italy to attend the World Karate and Kickboxing Championships.

Nine members of the club ranging from 11 to over 35 all did themselves and their club proud with excellent displays all round.

Erin O’Connell, Yan Fitzgerald and Gerard Conlon made their World Championship debuts and all performed with great credit gaining valuable experience which will surely stand to them for future competitions.

Next up for Cobra Kan was another young member from the club, Tiernan Weldon. Tiernan fought very well and made his way through to the semi-finals beating a Canadian along the way.

Tiernan was narrowly beaten in the semi-finals by a very experienced Italian fighter but he managed to secure himself a bronze medal.

Patrick Mulligan started his Champion-

Members of the Cobra Kan team who represented Ireland ships in the Continuous section where he fought an Italian who had years of experience ahead of him. Patrick put up a great fight and gained respect of all around him. After a day of rest Patrick competed in the points section where after completing the opening rounds beating

a German he just missed out on a medal in the semi-finals defeated by a Canadian.

Martina Goss stormed her way to the final, meeting the Canadian woman who knocked her out of a medal position last year. Martina put up a brave fight and snatched up the gold

medal to become world champion.

Megan Rogers was next up and she fought her way into the finals of her points section but after a magnificent contest, lost out in the last seconds to take home a silver medal.

Megan and her team reached the finals of

continuous against Team England where they were narrowly beaten and took the silver. They made up for this by also reaching the final in points as well facing a talented Canadian side.

After three fights both sides had a win, lose and a draw. This called for the judges to go back to

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the scoreboard from the previous fights. Ireland took the gold due to the amount of points Megan scored in her fight.

Catherine Brady the three-times World Champion regained her title this year to make it four times World Champion. Catherine met an Italian fighter in the final who had the support of the home crowd behind her. This made no difference to Catherine as she kept her cool and showed her experience under pressure. Catherine regained her title and took home the gold.

The final fighter to grace the mats was David Matthews who has represented Ireland for a number of years, reaching final for the last four years and being narrowly defeated each year. David got to the final this year and took home a well deserved gold. David’s fight was well matched but David out skilled his opponent in the end. David also came home with a silver medal from his team continuous event.

Break for darts

The Committee of the TUBORG DDDL decided that the Halloween weekend should be left a fixture free week and this gave the committee the chance to analyse some of the scores.

The statisticians have shown that only nine players throughout the league have won both of their first two games 2-0 while only five players have won their first two matches 2-1. This shows that the league is very competitive.

The highest finish so far in the league is by Premier player Neil Barry who took out 144 (T20 T20 D12). Mickey Fee from the first division team of Harry’s Bar is next with 129.

The total number of “180” hit in two weeks of darts is eight with Paddy Gibney from the Stags Red hitting two in the one game. Paddy also holds the unfortunate honour of being the only player to have hit 180 and lost his game. This figure of eight is spread across all three divisions which once again is a great indication of the standard that the league is helping to produce.

Dundalk’s Gothic Gem

St. Patrick’s Cathedral ‘The Gothic Gem of Dundalk’. Meeting Point: Front door of cathedral. Fr. Garrett Campbell will give a talk in St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday Nov 15th at 2pm.

The talk will centre on the history of the building, the architecture that embraced the gothic revival, the interior furnishings and the art of this splendid building. The many characters who saw the building as a philantropic exercise such as P.J. Carroll will be included.

Refreshments will be served in the parochial house adjacent to the Cathedral. Donation to the society €5.

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Final whistle blows on stadium

By Eunan Whyte

From page 1 The alternative is to redevelop the Drogheda grounds in three phases which will see a new pitch being developed and terracing to cater for 6,000 opposite the main stand. It will also include floodlights.

Work on the ground could start early in 2014 and be fully completed within six years. The estimated cost is €3.7m which would be shared

by Louth GAA and Croke Park.

The statement from DkIT stated: “The Louth GAA County Board and

The prosposed Drogheda redevelopment

DkIT can confirm that efforts between the two parties to construct a new stadium facility at the DkIT campus for the purposes of both organisations have ended cordially.

“Financial Constraints have been cited and this announcement brings to an end three years of work examining the feasibility of a

project which also involved the GAA at national level.

The introduction of the possibility of the purchase of the JJB Sports Complex for DkIT in the middle of this process introduced delays and additional complicating factors around assessing the suitability of co-locating the proposed stadi-

um adjacent to the JJB. In announcing the decision to end the project DkIT President Denis Cummins stated: “While I am extremely disappointed that this flagship project will not now be proceeding I know that both parties worked tirelessly to try to achieve it. However, I realise it is not financially possible to deliver the project at the current time and it is best for all parties now that we bring certainty to the situation by formally suspending the project.”

Louth County Board Chairman Padraic O

Connor stated “ Louth GAA / Croke Park Officials & DKIT Board members have worked on this project for at least 3 years and it is very disappointing for all concerned that due to issues which involved financial constraints we cannot proceed with the proposed stadium. We regret this position but The Louth GAA Executive will be presenting an alternative development plan to our County committee to ensure that Louth GAA will have a County Grounds which will meet our immediate requirements”.

Ashamed man is in much healthier condition A man who was involved in a series of public order matters expressed shame for his actions that included trying to headbutt a Garda and assaulting a paramedic.

Charles McDowell of 26 Slieve Foy Park, Muirhevnamor, who pleaded guilty to a number of offences at Dundalk District Court, told the court that he had since given up drink and has returned to education.

The court heard that on July 28, 2012, Gardai were called to a domestic incident in Laurel Brook Gardens where they found the defendant who was very intoxicated and aggressive. He made an attempt to headbutt a Garda during the course of his arrest.

On September 29 he was arrested at Slieve Foy Park after Gardai were called to the scene, and on November 18, 2012, he

was arrested following a domestic disturbance at Mullaharlin Park.

On May 11 this year he was arrested at the Fairways Hotel after Gardai found him to be intoxicated and aggressive while he also refused to leave the scene.

The court also heard that Gardai received a call from ambulance personnel on July 12 last year and attended Beechmount

Drive where the defendant had pushed a paramedic out of a house. No injuries were caused.

Solicitor, James MacGuill, who has previous public order convictions, is no longer drinking and is in a much healthier condition. He added that the 22-year-old single man is ashamed of his conduct.

Judge Patrick Clyne imposed 75 hours Community Service in lieu of three months in prison.

Countdown on for Santa Run

By Niamh Kirk

The countdown is on to the this year’s Santa Run, which is set to be the biggest yet as more than 2,000 people have already signed up to take part. However, there is an added agenda to this Santa Run because if more than 4,000 Santas participate it will be a world record breaker.

Participants could be giving themselves, and each, other a truly unique Christmas present if they find themselves with a place in the Guinness Book of World records.

Numbers for the mile run are swelling with more than 100 registering in the Marshes Shopping centre this weekend. The event is attracting teams from local businesses and charities as well as classes from local schools and families. It is a fun run that even young children can take part in and many are. People run, walk and some younger participants will make their way in a buggy .

Some of the town Transition Year Classes are getting involved and they stand to get an add-

Robert and David Kearney get ready for the Santa Run

ed prize as the best TY class in the Santa Run will win a day out to County Quads.

The run which, was launched by sports stars Robert and David Kearney, Paddy Keenan and Stephen Kenny, is set to take place on November 29.

This year there are some new additions to those running as the ‘Santas.’ Four reindeer will lead the Santas around the track which begins at Redemptorist Church on St Alphonsus Rd at 6.30pm and finishes at the Demesne.

The proceeds will go to help more than 100

local charities including SOSAD, Men’s Sheds, Louth Hospice, SNAP and the Lordship Respite Centre. To register only costs €10 per person or €25 per family, this enables you to participate in the book of records, and also provides you with a Santa Suit.

The Santa Suits are due to be delivered to town on Thursday morning and participants are being reminded to pick them up between November 20 and 26 at a pop-up shop in Market Square.

The Santa Run is also the opening event of this year’s Festival of Light

and Culture which takes place from November 29 and 30. Although this year there will be no precession of light, Dundalk’s christmas lights will be officially turned on in Market Square immediately after the run.

The event will be boosted by music and street performers.

You can register online for The Santa Run at Dundalk.ie , at the stand in the Marshes Shopping Centre and through Dundalk Chamber of Commerce. With any further queries contact the organisers on 042 9336343 or memerbship@dundalk.ie

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ANYONE APPLYING FOR OR RENEWING A DRIVING LICENCE. Since 29th October, the process has changed. And now, you must apply in person at a new NDLS centre.

However, due to high levels of demand for the new licences, we’re asking people to please only apply if your current licence expires within the next 4 weeks.

We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused, and we thank everyone for their patience during this initial period.

Also, to make sure your application can be processed as quickly as possible, we ask that you please make sure that you bring the correct original documents, along with your completed new application form which is available from www.ndls.ie or Garda stations, Motor Tax Offices and NDLS centres.

If you’re applying for a new driving licence, you’ll need each of the following:

If you’re renewing your licence, you’ll need each of the following:

1. PHOTOGRAPHIC ID

1. CURRENT LICENCE 2. EVIDENCE OF PPSN 3. COMPLETED NEW APPLICATION FORM

2. EVIDENCE OF RESIDENCY ENTITLEMENT 3. EVIDENCE OF PPSN 4. EVIDENCE OF ADDRESS (NO MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OLD) 5. COMPLETED NEW APPLICATION FORM Please see table below for examples of accepted identity documents.

Please bring one item from each of the four lists below: Photographic I.D.

Evidence of residency entitlement

• Irish Passport

• Irish/UK Long-form Birth Certificate or Adoption Certificate

• Current Passport for all non-Irish citizens

• Certificate of entry in the Irish Register of Foreign Births

• Current National Identity Card for EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens

• Irish Passport

• Irish Certificate of Naturalisation

• Current Passport for all EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens

• Current UK photo driving licence

• Current National Identity Card for EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens

• Current Public Services Card

• Irish Certificate of Naturalisation

• Current Irish Travel Document

• Current Certificate of Registration (GNIB card) for non-EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens.

Evidence of PPSN

Evidence of address

• Driver Theory Test certificates are not accepted

• Utility Bill (i.e. from your electricity/phone/gas/cable television/broadband provider). Printed online utility bills are accepted. Mobile phone bills are not acceptable

• Public Services Card/Social Services Card • Correspondence from Revenue/Department of Social Protection showing PPSN • P21/Tax Assessment/ Notice of Tax credits • Receipt of Social Welfare Payment • Medical Card / Drug Payment Scheme (DPS) Card • Payslip or P60/P45

• Correspondence from an insurance company regarding an insurance policy • Statement from Bank/Building Society/Credit Union (Statements from Store cards/catalogue companies are not acceptable) • Letter from Department of Social Protection/Revenue • Other official correspondence from an Irish state agency

NB: In some instances the same document could satisfy more than one requirement. E.g. an Irish/EU passport is adequate as photo ID & proof of residency entitlement; a letter to you from Revenue showing your PPSN could be used as both proof of your address & proof of your PPSN. For further information visit NDLS.ie or call 0761-087-880.

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DkIT Conferring Ceremony 2013

Victoria Hand and Mairead O'Hare received their Certificate in General Learning

Sanna Butt and Rebekah Dowling received their Bachelor of Science in Computing inApplications and Support

Tomiwa Adegboye and Emmanuel Nwosu. Tomiwa received his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Systems at the Conferring Ceremony in DkIT on Friday November 1st

Claire Byrne and Fiona O'Connor received their Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance

Shane Lennon received his Higher Certificate in Arts in Culinary Arts. In addition he also won the President's Prize for Academic Excellence and the Failte Ireland Prize pictured with sons Max and Josh.

Learnr received his Certificate in General Audrey, Danny and Catherine Tuite. Danny received his Higher CertifiPeter, Oliver and Mary Hanratty. Olive October 31st sday Thur on DkIT at y mon Cere g cate in Engineering in Civil Engineering ing at a Conferrin

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Get Ahead This Christmas

20% OFF LANCÔME CLARINS

Perfumes and Gifts on Thursday 7th & 28th November, 9am-7pm and Friday 8th & 29th November, 9am-7pm McCabes Pharmacy Unit 3 Adelphi Court The Long Walk, Dundalk Ph. 042-935 2053 Discount does not apply to prescription, OTC Medicines or any items already discounted.

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Over to you Question: Are you behind the appointment of Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane?

Ciaran McLoughlin

Denis McKenna

Paul McGreevy

I’m in two minds about it I suppose. I’m not so sure about Roy Keane coming in but I think Martin O’Neill is a decent choice.

I think they should have given O’Neill the job on his own. I’m not sure what Roy Keane’s role will be but I definitely would have preferred Martin on his own.

I’m willing to give it a chance. I think they might actually work well together. It’s definitely an interesting appointment anyway.

Louth dreams set to come true From Page 1 It began last year when Gerry was watching Christmas Wishes a TV show which depicted five children with life threatening illness having their wishes come true.

He was touched by their reactions and began planning to raise funds to help children in a similar situation from Co Louth.

The main fundraising effort was the raffle for the new car, however Gerry also hosted a number of events to boost the flow of funds into the pot. As well as a table quiz in the Fane Bar, Dundalk’s Got Talent, a Night at the Races and the final show, the Legend of Luke Kelly, all helped raise €22,545.50 for the Make a Wish Foundation.

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Car winner Elaine McGeough accepts her prize volunteers who have helped him over the past few months were present when the keys were handed over to a thrilled Elaine on Monday afternoon.

Elaine said that she was delighted to have won.

Her ticket was pulled on Friday night in the final event of the campaign in the Fairways Hotel and the phoned her in front of

the live audience to give her the good news.

Gerry was also very happy with the result and the amount raised to help the children. He had met some if the children who have had wishes granted and said he glad to see them have a dream come true. “ We were very grateful to everyone who helped and supported the effort,” said Gerry.

Rosemary is presented with the IASCE Student Award Rosemary Martin was the recipient of the IASCE Student Award at Friday’s conferring ceremony at Dundalk Institute of Technology.

This award was introduced for the first time at this year’s conferring ceremony with the intention of making it a yearly award going forward.

It took the form of a certificate from the IASCE - (Irish Association of Social Care Educators) and framed artwork called ‘Wings to Fly, Roots to Return to’ a limited edition print by Breda Marron.

The award was presented to Rosemary by DkIT President Denis Cummins.

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Rosemary is pictured here with socia l care lecturers Dr. Colletta Dalikeni, Patricia Rahill and Carol McGowan McGinty as well as Dr David Getty, Head of the Departm ent of Humanities.

Rosemary graduated on Friday with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Soci al Care.

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Geraldines GFC Night at the Dogs The Geraldines GFC Benefit Night took place on Saturday night and fortunately the weather did not deter the supporters from turning out in force.

The ‘Night at the Dogs’ fundraiser featured 12 locally sponsored greyhound races and a raffle followed by live music from the Long Riders.

The Geraldines GFC have been actively involved in the promotion of Gaelic Football in the parish of Haggardstown & Blackrock for more than 100 years. During that period, successive generations of club members have worked

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hard to develop the clubs facilities which are recognised as being among the finest in the county.

The Geraldine’s club provides playing facilities for underage boys and girls free of charge and the club is an important contributor to the life and wellbeing of the local community.

Unfortunately the day to day cost of operating a football club of its size is escalating at a rapid pace and the club has no choice other than to fundraise on a regular basis Park Café A2 525; Bit of Berlin won in 28.90 for Jim to ensure that the faciliDarcy & Stephen Thornton(Dundalk). L-R: Jim Dar- ties that are provided are cy, Conor Hackett representing Park Café, Stephen retained and renewed to Thornton and winning connection. an acceptable standard.

Car boot sale Beekeepers THE Irish Heart Foundation Indoor Car Boot sale & Xmas Fair takes place in ST Pat’s GFC Lordship Dundalk on December 1.

There will be wide range of items for sale, home produce, jewellery, and loads of gift ideas for xmas, 1 space is €15 , to book spaces contact 087-6479715.

THE County Louth Beekeepers Association is holding their AGM on Thursday November 7 from 8pm to 10pm at the Teagasc Centre Dublin Road, Dundalk, (Beside Meehan’s Garage Toyota Dealers). Meeting will feature chairman’s address and committee election.

Craft fair

A COMMUNITY Craft fair will take place in the Community Centre in Blackrock on Sunday November 17 between 1pm and 5pm. Lots of crafts on show and all are welcome. Anybody interested in putting up a stall for the event should contact Kathleen on 0894740812.

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Rough Sleeper Count to take place Louth County Council is to lead the now annual count of rough sleepers in the North East, comprising Counties Louth, Cavan and Monaghan.

The count will take place on Tuesday night, November 12. The count will commence at midnight and see teams visit locations where there may have been historical or current rough sleeping.

Any member of the

public who is aware of someone sleeping rough or locations where they believe this to be occurring is asked to contact Homeless Services on email homeless@louthcoco.ie before November 11.

The aim of the count, which forms part of a national initiative, is to allow local authorities and other agencies to develop appropriate supports to encourage those

sleeping rough to engage and move into more stable, longer-term accommodation.

Joe McGuinness, Chair of the North East Regional Consultative Forum said: “It is important in planning our future provision of emergency accommodation and support services, that we have an accurate picture of who is sleeping rough. This count will allow us to better

coordinate services and use resources to best effect.”

“There is a very specific definition of rough sleeping so it excludes those in hostel or other short-term accommodation. Our specific interest for the November 13 count is to accurately track the number of people sleeping outside or in buildings, vehicles or structures not designed for habitation.”

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Celebration of Rory Gallagher at Spirit Store

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The Band of Friends is not a tribute to Rory more a celebration of his life and music as the band consists of musicians who played with Rory throughout his career.

There are many tribute bands playing the music of Rory Gallagher, some good some not so good but what they are doing is keeping the music of this great musician alive.

Rory’s music reached a massive audience from Norway to Spain, from Japan to the USA, covering all parts of the globe and producing some of the greatest rock/blues albums of the 60s, 70s and the 80s.

Sadly we lost Rory on June 14 1995, to his devoted fans and followers this was the ultimate tragedy.

The bands consists of the following members:

Gerry McAvoy: (Bass Guitar) played with Rory for 20 years: from 1971 to 1991 and because of this has a great insight into the man and his music.

Gerry played on every album Rory ever made.

He also wrote a book following his career which was published in 2005 Ted McKenna: (Drums) played with Rory from 1977 to 1981. Ted is a rock drummer’s drummer. He has played with numerous rock legends and has recorded some of the top albums of our time.

Marcel Scherpenzeel: (Guitar) grew up with Rory’s music and Gerry is quoted as saying “This is the closest guitarist to Rory you will ever hear”.

Marcel still plays with his band Wolfpin.

So as you can see this is not a tribute band. This is THE BAND.

Friday 8th November Live Music with

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All Major Sporting Events shown live on our Screens Parties catered for – We can arrange the music & finger food if required

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Irish Premiere Of “Little Women” Coming To Dundalk

Stage One New-musical Group (SONG) are thrilled to announce that they have been given the Irish Premiere of “Little Women” The Broadway Musical and it will be staged in An Tain Theatre from Wednesday November 20 to Saturday 23, nightly at 8pm.

Based on the infamous Louisa May Alcott Novel, this new musical features some fantastic music to complement the beautiful story of the four March Sisters.

Sinead O’Callaghan

Brendan Cleary

Sinead O’Callaghan who won Best Female Singer at AIMS this year will play the role of Jo March.

Sinead who has just finished studying Musical

Theatre in London, is delighted to be part of this premiere. Leanna Carragher, Ciara Quigley and Lisa Rose McMahon will play the roles of Meg,

Beth and Amy in the production, with Siobhan McNamara playing the older Amy in the show.

Two previous AIMS nominated singers Nik Parks and Brendan Cleary will play the parts of Laurie and Professor Bhaer and Andrew Browne will play Mr Brooke. SONG are delighted to have another AIMS nominated singer Jackie Winkless on stage this year, playing the role of Mr Laurence. Jacqui Browne will play Marmee and Jane Stanley will play

Aunt March.

With rehearsals in full swing at the minute, SONG guarantee a fantastic show. AIMS nominated directors and musical director, Terese Dunne, Rosemary Winkless and Patrick Dunne have been working with the cast since early September and the production team includes Bobby White Set Design, Darren Kelleher Lighting Design, Vinny Osborne Sound Design, Bronwyn Walsh Costume Mistress and

Paula Murray on Make up and Hair. Booking is now open at An Tain Theatre

Box Office 042 9392919, priced at €15 they are sure to sell out quickly

Contact Terese Dunne at 086 8963079 for group bookings

Saturday 23rd Nov €20

Donal Skehan Kitchen Hero "The HomeCooked Tour"

St Peter's Male Voice Choir presents

"Christmas Dreams" friday 6th Dec €25

Play It Again Paddy

A trip down memory lane In Aid of Alzheimer’s Day-care Centre and Boyne View featuring The Toppers , Big Band, Bold as Brass, Doctor Boogie & many more — Tue Dec 10th €15

Vladamir’s Viennese Christmas Aoife Marmion from Red Barns Road enjoying the Halloweeen celebrations in Bellurgan Park

Church conference Redeemed Christian Church of God, Dundalk

(RCCG)is hosting “Advancing the Kingdom Conference” this coming weekend.

Around three hundred people are expected to attend this year’s three-day conference starting on Friday 8, 9 and 10 of November at 7.30pm, 5pm and 3pm respectively.

This year’s conference will feature pastors from all over Ireland and abroad and it will leave an extraordinary impact of the participants.

Each year Pastor Alexander is inspirationally given a theme and this year’s theme is “Divine Ambassador”. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us at: Telephone: 0879806684, 0429328484, 0861690217.

Thurs 12th Dec €24

Monica Loughman’s

The Nutcracker Sat 14th December €25

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Family Notices Another first for sisters

In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements.

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NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Novena to St. Martha

O St.Martha I resort to you and to your petition and faith. I offer up to you this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays.

Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour that you enjoyed when our Saviour lodged in your house. I beseech you to have divine pity in regard to the favour I ask (mention favour). Intercede for my family that we may be provided for in all our necessities. I ask you St. Martha to overcome the dragon which you cast at your feet. One thanksgiving Our Father and three Hail Marys and a lighted Thanksgiving Novena candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made known with the intention of spreading To St Jude O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in devotion to St. Martha. This miraculous Saint virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of grants every thing before the Tuesdays are Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all invoke ended no matter how difficult. M. W. your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my Our weekly Deadline for heart great assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be is 4pm Fridays prior to invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke Wednesday publication. your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, three Contact Noeleen for further information Hall Mary's and Gloria's. Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have my request granted. Publication admin@dundalkleader.com promised. E.R.

Dear Heart of Jesus. In the past I asked you for many favours. This time I ask you for this special favour (Mention Favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart. Where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days.

Promise to publish it and the favour will be granted. Never known to fail. F.B.

Family Notices

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After several years of taking numerous national and world karate titles under the world governing body the ‘World Karate Confederation’, local Karate Club ‘Dealgan Wadokai’ recently decided to make the transition to compete in the larger of the two world governing bodies the ‘World Karate Federation’.

In what has proven to be a successful transition the club has already taken numerous titles in International events, National events, the All Ireland Wado League, and the National championships.

However the real acid test would be to see how well they would perform at a high level prestigious European event such as the ‘FEW Wadokai European Championships’ which were being held in Lisbon, Portugal recently. Having already competed in a similar event the ‘FWE European Wado Cup ‘ in Germany a few years previously they knew what to expect and were up for the challenge.

Following a rigorous selection

Rachel Ní Dhonnachadha (right) receiving her bronze medal

process of five rounds of league competition over an 8 week period , two of the girls - Rachel and Shannon NíDhonnachadha were selected by the national selector and head coach Derek Desmond 6th Dan JKF to form part of the 19 strong Ireland squad selected from across the 32 counties.

Rachael secured bronze in the under 16s Technical Karate after four rounds of competition and bronze in individual Fighting after three rounds, making light work of her Hungarian and

Spanish opponents. She then lost her last bout against a much larger Dutch opponent in the semi finals.

Her sister Shannon fighting in the under 18s fought exceptionally well and faced a tough and highly respected Macedonian opponent in a contest which would decide who would take the bronze and despite a spirited and skilful performance Shannon was unlucky on this occasion to miss out on the Bronze medal by a mere one point margin.

2013. The talk will be delivered by the eminent railway historian, Mr Oliver Doyle, who is secretary of the Irish Railway Record Society with a distinguished background in Irish

rail operators over many years.

The lecture is open to members and the general public and small voluntary contributors will be welcomed to cover the cost of the event.

Dundalk Railway Heritage Society The Dundalk Railway Heritage Society has organised another lecture on ‘Railways in Dundalk’ which will be held in the museum in Dundalk at 8pm on Wednesday 13th November

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

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special services GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE— Suites/Antique furniture repaired and re-covered. Better than new.

086-080-0788 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.

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References available. Tel Michael 085858-8090 BUILDING—McElroy UPVC products.

For 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.

CARPENTER AVAILABLE—27 years experience. All interior, exterior, including kitchens, decking, doors, floors, flat-packs etc. No job too small.

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Call Des for free quotation 087-6180150 WINDOW CLEANING—Gutter & facia cleaning carried out by professional, fully trained and insured staff.

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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 0873878995 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.

GRIMLEY’S DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK— TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales & repairs. 042 935 4343.

A ALTERATIONS—Celebrating 20 years in business. 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.

Thank you to all our customers for keeping us in business.

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 087-6066-722 CHIMNEY CLEANER—The Clean sweep, clean & tidy, no dust. Brush & Vac. Contact - Cahal 087-225-9799 PLUMBER AVAILABLE: Fully qualified. Gas and oil boiler service and repair. Fully insured. R.G.I. registered.

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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.

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Tree Surgeon/Home Heating

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new nissan qashqai new ssangyong

rexton

This is a quick view of the new Nissan Qashqai which is set to be revealed in full in next week's DUNDALK LEADER. Nissan are promising that the new Qashqai will take crossover sector into a new dimension, raising standards for everyone and lighting the way for countless new adventures. Don't miss next week's paper.

SsangYong have introduced the new look Rexton W. The new seven seater is third generation of the SUV which was first introduced in 2001.

The new model has been extensively made over for 2013, with the interior featuring aluminium-effect and chrome finishes along with new soft-touch materials. Standard equipment includes cruise control, air conditioning, electrically operated & heated door mirrors, leather covered steering wheel and gear knob, and CD & RDS radio with iPod and Bluetooth connectivity. The EX model also gets an electrically operated memory driver’s seat, leather upholstery, privacy glass, sunroof and rear parking sensors.

Safety features including Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Active Rollover Protection (ARP), ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Hill Descent Control (HDC).

There are dual front and side air bags, while ISO-Fix and tether anchorage points for child seats are fitted on the second row.

The Rexton W is built on a ladder chassis which is capable of off road work with its low ratio gearbox and can tow up to 3000 kgs (braked). There is a double wishbone and coil spring suspension to the front, and a five link rigid axle with coil springs at the rear.

The Rexton W is powered by a SsangYong 2.0 litre turbo charged eXDi200 diesel engine outputting 155PS @ 4,000 rpm and delivering 360Nn of torque between 1,500-2,800rpm.

It is coupled to either a six-speed manual transmission or fivespeed Mercedes Benz sourced T-Tronic automatic, both with

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