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Martin to retire from politics Page 13

Rugby stars say thanks to Lauren

Miss World visits St Vincents Page 5

Wednesday, 2nd April, 2014. Vol. 7, Issue 14 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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

By Paul Byrne

Local girl Lauren McCullough received a wonderful surprise last Wednesday as Brian O’Driscoll, Cian Healy, Jack McGrath and Ian Madigan paid a visit to Temple Street hospital in Dublin along with the RBS 6 Nations Trophy.

Twelve-year-old Lauren who goes to school in Scoil Ui Mhuiri in Dunleer has been diagnosed with end stage renal failure and currently attends Temple Street hospital three days a week for dialysis treatment.

As the players visited the Renal ward, Brian O’Driscoll was particularly keen to meet Lauren as she was one of the stars of a heartwarming tribute video dedicated to the Irish

Cian Healy, Brian O'Driscoll and Jack McGrath with Lauren and her mother Kerry

No 13 prior to his final home game in the Aviva stadium against Italy.

On the video the Dunleer

girls thanked Brian for every- find it hard in the hospital but thing he has done for Temple it is really nice that he takes Street and told him “sometimes time out of his own life to visit Continued on Page 6 the children in Temple Street

Brian is on top of the world - again

By Paul Byrne TIME is proving to be no obstacle for 60 year old North East Runner Brian Lynch as he scorched around the track in Budapest to become over 60s 1500 metres World Champion. And just to put the icing on what was a magnificent victory the Dundalk athlete also set a new world record.

Brian finished in a time of 4:26.72 to better the record time of 4:27.27 he had set in Athlone recently, which had knocked eight seconds off the previous record. The North East Runner has been in a rich vein of form lately and must have been quietly See page 4

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Andrew calls for organ donor support way local organ trans- port organ donation and

By Niamh Kirk As organ donor aware- plant recipients are to make it clear to loved ness week gets under- calling on people to sup- ones if they want to donate should anything happen to them.

Dundalk native, 29year old Andrew Gallagher, has felt the life changing benefits of a transplant which was donated by a living donor, his mother-in-law Jacqueline Foster.

Six years ago Andrew was diagnosed with kidney disease; they were operating at about 30% capacity. “It was a shock, the doctor laid it all out about the dialysis and a transplant. It was frightening, I didn’t know what to say, I never knew anyone who had needed a transplant before,” said Andrew.

“I played five aside football twice a week right up until diagnosis, after that maybe once.

But by the time I had the transplant, I couldn’t walk up the stairs without losing my breath,” he said.

With medication, comprising of about 13 tablets a day and a strict diet, he managed to delay dialysis treatment for almost two years. He

Jacqueline foster and her son-in-law Andrew, with his wife Nicola and daughter Evie

saw it coming and moved his wedding forward, eight weeks after he said ‘I do’ to his wife Nicola, he began dialysis treatment.

His brother and sister were screened to check whether they might be considered as living donors but neither was a suitable match.

But quietly, Jacqueline Foster, Andrew’s mother-in-law decided that she would also be screened. It took her about 18 months, during which time Andrew was sceptical that a living donor transplant like this could work. “I really didn’t think she would

be able to, I didn’t know her until I met her daughter,” he explained.

Andrew was sitting having tea with his in laws in October 2013 when Jacqueline got the news she was a suitable candidate and asked Andrew if he was ready.

The operation took place a few weeks later and within only a few days, Andrew was feeling the difference.

“The operation took place on a Monday morning, and I was on a drip but even half way through the week I knew it had made a hell of a difference.” He was home within the week.

“You don’t realise how sick you are until you get the transplant, it made such a difference.”

Organ Donor awareness week takes place from March 29 to April 5 during which time IKA volunteers will be distributing organ donor cards and selling forgetme-not flower emblems in Dundalk and in other towns and villages throughout Co Louth.

Organ Donor Cards can be obtained through local pharmacies, doctors’ offices or by phoning 1890 543639 or Freetext the word DONOR to 50050.

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CBS pupils mark World Water Day

Students mark World Water Day

Dundalk Tidy Towns, in an effort to promote waste minimisation, have launched an initiative to reduce the amount of cans, plastic water/ drinks bottles, drink cartons/sachets in circulation.

The 5th and 6th Class pupils of CBS Primary School took part in the launch and two Tidy Towns Committee members, Celine Breen and Mary Capplis, visited their school on Friday March 21 in advance of World Water Day on Saturday March 22.

The students engaged in an interactive talk on the valuable resource of water. Already active and well briefed on the benefits of recycling, the students learned more about how to minimise the amount of waste generated in the first instance. They were each given a plastic water reusable drinking bottle by Dundalk Tidy Towns.

Paul Quigley of North East Runners finishing the DUNE half marathon at The Square. The race, which started in Newry, proved to be a huge success again this year with many local athletes taking part

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Strictly Come Dancing

The preparations for the Nh Fionnbarra Strictly Come Dancing will continue on Friday April 4 when the pairings will be announced in The Glyde Inn, Annagassan, at 9pm.

All are welcome to join in the fun on the night.

Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

The 34 dancers have just completed week 1 of intense training, and have embarked on an exciting six week journey to the TLT, Drogheda on Saturday May 3. Dancers have already practiced some complicated manoeuvres and lifts in their first week.

Tickets for the final will be available from any dancer or committee member and cost €25.

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Brian on top of the world - again From page 1

confident heading to Budapest for the World Championships.

Brian, from Barrack St. in Dundalk joined the North East runners 15 years ago having previously played with Dundalk GAA sides the Young Irelands and the Dundalk Gaels. However according to the man himself he only really started taking the sport seriously ten years ago at the ripe old age of 50.

“I often say that I’ve only started growing up since 50 as that is when I really started taking the running seriously. Joining the North East Run-

ners was one of the best things I’ve ever done as they are a great group of lads and the camaraderie is fantastic. Last weekend’s win in Budapest was such a huge buzz and I have to say the whole weekend was such an enjoyable experience”, explained Brian.

“I had a few nerves the night before but I was talking to a couple of the Drogheda runners and we hatched a plan that I would lead from the front and try and burn the opposition with my pace.

“Going into the last lap I managed to burn everybody off except the

Dutch runner but thankfully I pulled away from him in the final 150 metres.

“To get the record was a bonus as I honestly wasn’t thinking about it at all.

“I actually slowed down over the last ten metres so probably should have knocked a bit more off it”, laughed Brian.

Not content to rest on his laurels Brian is planning to run a 10K in the coming weeks before setting his sights on next year’s outdoor World Championships in Paris.

“I’ll keep on going as I really love the running and it’s a pleasure to go

out and run with the North East Runners teammates. They’re a great bunch. I’d like to thank them all for their

help over the years. Also I’d like to thank all at Martin Food equipment where I work and last but not least Glenmore

Athletics Club who let me use their running track in preparations for the World Championships”, noted Brian.

Eamonn O’Boyle to run as independent candidate

Cllr Eamonn O’Boyle, the current and final Cathaoirleach of Dundalk Town Council has announced that he will be contesting the local elections, which take place on Friday May 23, for the Dundalk-Carlingford and Dundalk South constituencies as an independent community candidate.

Cllr O’Boyle was first elected in 2004 and was sub-

sequently elected in 2009 to Dundalk Town Council to represent the people living in the constituency known as Dundalk West (Ward No 3) which happens to spread almost evenly across the constituencies of DundalkCarlingford and Dundalk South for the Louth County Council elections.

The Fine Gael councillor stressed that he has not

resigned from the Fine Gael party but feels he owed it to himself and his supporters to seek re-election.

“I’m not out to do anybody in Fine Gael any harm and there’s no ill feeling towards them on my part but I feel I owe it to my supporters to put myself forward as a candidate and let the people decide if they want me to continue to stand up for them

in local council.” he added.

“The campaign starts now and I’m playing catch up to an extent but I won’t leave any stone unturned in my bid to get re-elected”, promised the Ard Easmuinn man.

O’Boyle lists among his major campaigns and achievements over the past 10 years serving as a councillor on Dundalk Town Council the keeping of Dun-

dalk’s Market Square in public ownership; the removal of the derelict Customs & Excise Buildings on the Newry Road; successfully challenging the former County Manager’s plan to leave Dundalk’s Fire Station unmanned between the hours of 11pm and 8am daily; and is consistently campaigning to have Dundalk’s flood risk defences reinforced.

RehabCare host family fun day RehabCare, in conjunction with Oriel Active, will host a free family fun day for children with special needs on April 6 from 3pm to 6pm at Oriel Park in Dundalk.

Open to young people with special needs through 18 years of age, the event will fea-

ture dancing, games, bouncy castles, football, a sensory area and much more. Refreshment stalls will also be on site.

RehabCare held a fundraising appeal last week and stationed volunteers around Dundalk to assist with the cause. One of the

groups involved was GF Dundalk, a nondenominational church located in the Northlink Retail Park on Coes Rd. They are excited about next week’s event and honoured to be helping with the worthy cause.

Families of children with special needs who are interested in attend-

ing the free event are asked to RSVP by emailing deirdre.quinn@ rehabcare.ie or mary. mccourt@rehabcare.ie RehabCare has two resource centres in Dundalk. The health and social care division of the organisation was established in 1995.

Death Notices

Bryan Dunne Paddock House, niece Paula, relatives and his brothers Pat and Hugh, sister in Tenure, Dunleer, formerly of “Coastguards” and St Brigid’s law Barbara, grandchildren, Navan Road and Malahide, family. great-grandchildren, nephews, Suddenly at home on Friday Michael Halpin Castleross nieces, relatives and friends.

March 28. Bryan, beloved husNursing Home, Carrickmacross Micheal Dobbin London and, band of Kathleen and loving and De La Salle Terrace, Dundad to Lesley and Mark. Sadly dalk, peacefully Castleross Omeath, peacefully on March missed by his loving wife, Nursing Home, Carrickmacross, 12 in London. Adored father of daughter, son, sister Ann, on Sunday March 30. Michael Claire and Marie Thérése and brothers Fr Gerry (Los Angeles), will be sadly missed and re- loving brother of Anne (McKPaul and Maurice, brothers in membered with love by his eown) and Aidan. Micheál will law, sisters in law, nephews, family, friends and staff of Cas- be sadly missed by his daughnieces, cousins, relatives and a tleross Nursing Home. ters, sister, brother, brother-inlarge circle of friends. law, sister-in-law, nephews, enAnn Pollock (née Lamph, James (Sheamy) Gillespie Welwyn Garden City, Hertford- tire family circle and friends.

“The Coastguards”, 194 Lower shire, England and formerly Thomas (Tommy) Lennon Point Road, Dundalk, and for- Carlingford on Monday March Ballagan, Greenore, peacefully merly St Brigid’s, Ardee, peace- 17. Beloved wife of the late Jack fully, in Our Lady of Lourdes and mother of the late Richard. at Louth County Hospital on Hospital, Drogheda, on Satur- Very deeply regretted by her Tuesday March 25. Very deeply day March 29, surrounded by loving daughter Veronica and regretted by his wife, daughter the dedicated staff of “The family, Toronto, Canada and and son. Also his sister, brothCoastguards”. Deeply and sin- son Anthony and family, Phila- ers, brother in law, sisters in law, cerely regretted by his nephew delphia, USA. Also by her sister nephews nieces, relatives and Páid, niece-in-law Kathy, grand- Detta and family, Canada, friends.

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Miss World brings good news to St Vincents fashion students

By Paul Byrne

ST Vincent’s Transition Year students were surprised and delighted when top model and former Miss World, Rosanna Davison made a visit to the school to announce the Junk Kouture Bank of Ireland Wild Card winners for the costume ‘Harvest Queen’.

The Wild Card gives the creation the chance to take part in the Junk Kouture Grand Final which takes place in The Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin on Friday May 2.

The dress will be

modelled by Clare Keenan and she will be accompanied on the night by her fellow team members Emma Delaney, Ciara Mahon, Ruth McNally and Juliette Morrison.

Also taking part in the final is Chiara Mischo with her wonderful design ‘In Vino Veritas’.

Junk Kouture is a national competition for second level students in Ireland which challenges teenagers to create highend wearable fashion from everyday junk that would normally find its way into the bin.

Junk Kouture aims to

inspire and ignite passion in these teenagers while at the same time subtly educating them about the importance of recycling and reusing waste for the good of the planet. In the last three years, Junk Kouture has established itself as the premier fashion competition for teenagers throughout Ireland.

The competition is launched annually in September to coincide with the teenagers returning to school.

The grand final then takes place with the 20 finalists from each region battling it out

Staff asked to make checks on wheels before accident

By Niamh Kirk

The HSE has said that requiring Ambulance staff to carry out pre-shift checks on the wheels of the vehicles is in line with best practices after it emerged they had sent an internal memo to staff to check wheel nuts two weeks before a wheel fell of an ambulance in Dundalk.

An internal memo was circulated to HSE ambulance staff dated February 21 detailing how yellow wheel nut markers had been introduced to help with early detection of loose nuts. It asks staff to carry out a daily inspection of the wheel nut markers and make sure they are in the correct position.

An off-line wheel nut marker indi-

cates that the nut is loose and in this case the memo says the ambulance should immediately be taken out of service. In response to criticisms of overloading staff with responsibilities they are not necessarily equipped to do the HSE said: “Ambulance staff do not carry out any ambulance maintenance. However, ambulance staff are required to carry out routine pre-shift vehicle daily inspections in line with NAS policy. As part of these pre-shift checks, crews have been requested to visually inspect wheel nut markers.”

Two weeks after the memo was drafted the back wheel fell off an ambulance at the Xerox junction in Dundalk. The incident is being investigated by the HSE.

Dowdallshill GFC Minor Ladies Player of the Year Andrea Ladley receives her trophy from club secretary Donal Sheridan, at the club’s awards night

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on the catwalk to be crowned champion and walk away with over €20,000 worth in prizes.

Emma Delaney, Ruth McNally, Ciara Mahon and Clare Keenan with model Rosanna Davison

Tickets for cork-based singer songwriter Mick Flannery in the Spirit Store this May 16 have gone on sale. The popular folk musician is currently recording a new album and was recently asked to join Elbow for their shows in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham this June.

Flannery will be supported

by Casey Black.

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Athletic club open for members

St Peters Athletic Club is on the hunt for fresh new faces just in time for the upcoming trackand-field season. For an excellent rate of just €25 membership, members have the chance to try their hand in a number of different athletic activities and compete in events all around the country, coached by some of the best coaches in Ireland. Everyone from across county Louth is invited to join up and experience what this great club has to offer.

Boys and girls as young as eight are eligible to become a member with spaces for all ages available right up to senior.

Registration for new members is all year round with newly registered athletes able to compete in competitions as soon as they sign up.

For more information about St. Peters AC or on becoming a member contact Angela McDonald on 0872328993 or email angela.stpeters@gmail. com.

National Portrait Day in aid of the ISPCC Paddy Clarke Photography and Paula Kavanagh Photography are calling on people to take part in the IPPA’s National Portrait Day, a new fundraising initiative in aid of the ISPCC. From Saturday March 29 to Saturday April 5, members of the public can have their professional portrait taken for €25 with all monies go directly to the ISPCC. The event which was formerly known as Happy Faces is an annual event organised by the Irish Professional Photographers Association (IPPA) in aid of a chosen charity. Now in its eighth year, the campaign raised over €80,000 for charity last year and

Students take part in cross border trade fair

ENTERPRISING Grammar School students will be selling their wares on Friday April 4 as 4th Year students in the school take part in the annual Cross Border Trade Fair.

The trade fair will take place between 10am and 3pm in the Marshes Shopping Centre (outside Penney’s) with the Grammar one of a number of schools who will set up stalls for the Emma Clarke (Paddy Clarke Photography) and Paula Kavanagh. afternoon. Schools from it is hoped that the amount can be tography 042 9335746 or Paula Newtownmounthamiltopped this year.

Kavanagh Photography 042 ton, St Josephs and Lurgan will also take part in Please ring Paddy Clarke Pho- 9322920.

the event.

Aoife Ryan, a Fourth Year student in the Grammar, promises a vast array of stalls choc a bloc full of arts crafts and decorations for the fair.

“We will have plenty of different items on sale from different stalls throughout the day”, noted Aoife. There will be a cafe, music, face painting, arts and crafts and practically something for everybody so hopefully people will come and support us.

“The trade fair is an

annual event and each year our Fourth Year students take part with the help of our school event management team who organise the logistics of it all with Harry Traynor in the Marshes.

It’s a great way to get involved and finding out how business works and there are awards handed out for best innovation and best business so we’re all looking forward to it”, explained Aoife.

The trade fair takes place on Friday between 10am and 3pm.

Rugby stars say thanks to Lauren Continued from Page 1

them". According to Lauren’s mother, Kerry, the rugby superstar was overwhelmed having seen the video and thanked all the children who had been a part of it.

“The players popped in last Wednesday and Brian

in particular took time out to speak to Lauren to thank her for her part in the video.

He told Lauren he absolutely loved the video and that it was the most touching tribute he had received”, explained Kerry.

“Lauren was thrilled when she seen the boys coming into the ward and

she was delighted to get a chance to speak to Brian and the boys. She is currently waiting on a kidney and attends Temple St hospital three times a week for dialysis. This week is Organ Donor Week as well so it’s good to be able to highlight all the need for more donor’s to help people all

around the country”, added Kerry.

“It was lovely to see the smiles on all the kids faces and it really does make a difference when people like Brian come in to pay a visit to them in hospital”, she noted.

The hospital was a sea of green with staff lining the

corridors applauding the players. They took the time to visit the ICU and the Renal ward spending time with the patients and their families.

With over 145,000 children passing through its doors in 2012, Temple Street has many specialities as well as being the

National Tertiary Referral Hospital for Neurosurgery, Renal Dialysis and Kidney Transplant, Spina Bifida and Opthomology. Each year more than 50,000 babies and children attend its A&E making it one of the busiest in Europe. National Donor Week runs from the March 29 to April 5.

Local Bands At The Spirit Store

Ronan Kerr, Shane Piper and Lauren Murphy

Jule Biggel and Mira Riebau

Members of local band Richard Rich ard:

Danny Meegan and Emma Lawlor

Francis Watters, Rorie Ball, Conor Taaff e

and John Quigley

Emma Jane Reid and Chlodagh McCabe

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Huge interest in Patsy Kelly 5K

One of the highlights of the local sporting calender, the Patsy Kelly 5K Run, will be staged for the third year on Saturday April 12.

The event is being organised by Clan na Gael GFC and North East Runners to commemorate Patsy Kelly who was a prominent member of both clubs.

Over the past two years, huge numbers have taken part in the event and according to Maurice Harrison of the organising committee, the entry is set to exceed last year’s total and has encouraged as many people as possible to take part.

“Registration is going really well at the minute. The day before the race last year we had 320 registered, but already we have 380 for this year”, explained Maurice who revealed that all proceeds from the run will go to Women’s Aid Dundalk.

“Over the last two years the event has been a great success and the feedback has been brilliant.

“We don’t get anything from it as all the proceeds go to charity but we are delighted to be able to give something back to the community”, added Maurice who thanked all who are supporting the event, including main sponsor, Niall Wiseman of Black and White Living.

There will be a slight change to the route this year as the race will start from the green area in Ard Easmuinn, before travelling to the Castletown Road, through O’Hanlon Park, past Harp and on to the Carrick Road and down the Ecco Road before finishing at the Clans.

“The new starting point means that there will be less disruption to the Carrick Road and also provides a better area for warming up.

We are grateful to Willie Duffy and the Ard Easmuinn Residents Association for facilitiating this”, explained Maurice.

The organisers are delighted to welcome Patsy Kelly’s daughters, Aine and Roisin, on to the committee and they have joined the likes of Jim Gonnelly, Niall Gorham, Noel Litchfield, Paul Gray, Isa McGuirk, Albert McGuirk and Aidan Kirk in making the preparations for the event.

The Ladies Committee will also be heavily involved as they will be looking after soup and sandwiches for upwards on 700 people in the clubrooms afterwards.

The event begins at 6.30pm and those who wish to register can call to the Clan na Gael Club any evening after 7.30pm or by contacting any member of the committee.

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Impressive win for St Louis The St Louis U19s celebrated a sensational victory against Presentation Warrenmount from Dublin in the FAI U19 Girls Leinster League Division 2 quarter final. The team enjoyed a hat trick of hat tricks with Aimee Mc Nally, Sinéad O’Hagan and Nicole Sheerin all bagging a treble. T Alanah Kelly, Courtney Kinch, Jordan Hearty and Caroline Woods were also on target.

The school’s first 1st Year to play at senior level was Tara Caragher who had a fine spell of 20 minutes in the second half. The ever-ready Deirbhile Osborne was a rock at the back and

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a top class effort was made by Kafaya Ayoade. Clare Mc Keever was solid in defence

and came very close to a first for St Louis FC. Saoirse Kelly played a blinder in goal and Ali-

cia Kinch added to our defence, with Mr Hoey providing the tactical expertise.

DkIT students take to the stage Final year students of the BA Performing Arts (Acting) programme will stage Attempts on Her Life, at the Mac Anna Theatre, DKIT from April 2 to 4.

This is the final production from this exciting and talented group who we have already seen

in Macbeth in November and in their own devised piece, Trial and Error, in the Dundalk Court House last month.

Martin Crimp’s postmodernist play was first performed at the Royal Court in 1997, and in a series of scenes explores the fluid

nature of identity in the contemporary world. Gary Keegan, Artistic Director of Brokentalkers Theatre Company, will work with the students on this exciting production. Tickets are €4 concession, or €8 for adults and for bookings 9370257 or 9370250.

GPA Solutions will deliver a Manual & Computerised payroll award in Dundalk.

This course aims to provide learners with good basic knowledge of manual payroll principles and the practical knowledge of the working of Thesaurus software.

The course commences on May 10 and will run for one day per week for four weeks. 100% funding may be available to jobseekers and 30% funding may be available to those in employment / self employed.

For more information contact GPA Solutions on 091 562 838 / info@ gpasolutions.com www. gpasolutions.com.

Prayer around cross

A welcome is being extended to all young adults and others in this season of Lent to prayer around the cross in candlelight with the music of Taize on Friday April 4 from 8.30pm to 9.30pm (followed by a cuppa) in Bethany, 34 Point Road, Dundalk. Tel: 933 1602.

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Local fighters claim national titles

Last weekend saw round two of the Kickboxing Ireland (KBI) Senior National Championships. MASF had two instructors competing for the highly sought after titles that offers a chance to represent Ireland at the prestigious WAKO European Championships this year.

After winning his first round Enda Kelly demonstrated his skills and took Gold in both Forms and Weapons. Enda entered the arena with his double bo routine to secure his second consecutive Senior Irish National title in both

disciplines having won them last year also.

Fidelma Martin entering the Veteran Ladies sections of continuous and point fighting, met her Cork based opponent with energy.

After controlling the fight from the start, her opponent retired in the first round and Fidelma won her first National title of the day.

The same opponent was to meet her in the point fighting however had to withdraw due to injury thus conceding the title and giving Fidelma her

Enda Kelly and Fidelma Martin celebrate their success

Second National title.

Both National Champions must now go through the gruelling training camps to prepare for the European Championships next Autumn.

MAS-F are as always proud to be part of the kickboxing community and adding four new national titles from four different disciplines to the dossier of the instructors, is hoped to encourage and motivate their students to achieve what they believe and it also indicates the quality of training that takes place in the club.

Horse enthusiast embarrassed to end up in court

A woman who has spent her whole life dedicated to the welfare of horses found herself in a very embarrassing position when she appeared in court to face two charges of animal cruelty.

Sally Cox of Lisnawilly, Mount Avenue, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to the offences after two of her horses had to be put down.

The court heard that ISPCA staff notified the veteri-

nary inspector in relation to concerns about two horses on Ms Cox’s property. The animals were examined on March 27, 2013 and a further visit was made on April 9, The horses were in such a condition on that occasion that the veterinary inspector recommended they be euthanised, which was done on site. The horses had sores and one was extremely lame

and it was felt that they were suffering unnecessarily.

Solicitor, Conor MacGuill, said that his client admitted the facts and that she regretted the incident when she was at a low ebb and under financial pressure.

“The facts are distressing and that is extenuated when you consider that Ms Cox has spent her entire life exclusively dedicated to the welfare of horses. She is

from a well-known family who married a well-known trainer and it is regrettable and embarrassing that she has to come before this court”, he stated.

“The welfare of animals will continue to be her concern but this happened in terms of her own health, although things have returned to normal.

“She has now returned to the role she previously held

where she is offering assistance to others.

“This happened during a fodder shortage when she didn’t have the finances to cater for them and unfortunately the horses died. What happened was a lack of resources on almost every level but arrangements have now been put in place to ensure it won’t happed again”, added Mr MacGuill.

The solicitor pointed out

that although his client is a land-owner, that comes with its own obligations and she is not the exclusive owner, and she survives on half a widow’s pension. He asked Judge Flann Brennan to leave his client without a conviction.

The judge imposed a conviction and €250 fine and stated that he couldn’t ignore circumstances where two horses had died.

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in Brief SODAD Car Boot Sale

A car boot sale in aid of SOSAD will be held on Sunday April 6 in McEvoy’s Car Park, Bachelor’s Walk, Dundalk, from Noon to 4pm. Admission is €2 for adults, with children free, and there will be tea, coffee, ice cream and face painting. Cars are €15 and vans are €20, with access for vehicles from 10.30am.

For details and bookings contact 076 1543210.

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Over to you QUESTION: Do you think organisers of the Grand National have gone far enough to ensure the horses safety?

Viv Storey I think they should leave the race alone. They’ve already gone a long way to ensuring it’s safe for the horses and they shouldn’t water it down anymore. It’s an age old institution and should be left alone.

Gerry Byrne I think it’s absolutely fine the way it is. I watch it every year and I find it very exciting. I’ve even managed to pick a couple of winners over the years.

Driver tried to evade Gardai

A man who tried to escape from the Gardai pleaded guilty to three counts of careless driving at Dundalk District Court.

Peter Thompson of 30 Bayview, Jonesborough, Newry, Co Down, was fined €300 in respect of each offence on September 11, 2013.

The court heard that on that date the defendant was driving a two-axle rigid vehicle when he failed to stop for Gardai. He drove towards Jordan’s Corner in Ravensdale where he drove through a junction without stopping.

He continued with no consideration for other users, driving on the incorrect side of the road and drove into

Ravensdale Park without stopping.

He was slowed down by a tractor and an oncoming Garda car. He then took a sharp turn right before getting out of the vehicle and attempted to escape but was stopped by Gardai.

Four 1,000 litre units were found in the rear of the vehicle.

Barrister, Irene Sands, stated that another agency was looking into a related matter, and pointed out that there was no collision and nobody was put in harm’s way.

She stated that the 47-year-old is a carer for his 93-year-old mother. She has recently suffered a broken hip and he requires his licence to drive her to hospital in Belfast.

IFA made donation to foundation

Louth IFA made a presentation of funds to the Maria Goretti Foundation at their monthly County Executive meeting in the Fairways Hotel recently.

The cheque for €830 was presented to Ciarán Hanlon from foundation and Deputy Séamus Kirk, TD who officially opened the centre. The money was raised from a raffle which was held on March 8 at their social night.

In the past year, the Louth IFA

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I think they’ve adjusted the jumps over the years making them a bit smaller and safer for horses and jockeys. There is no sport where you can guarantee 100% safety. You get injuries in rugby, soccer and plenty of other sports. I think it is a lot safer than it used to be.

I actually think the poor old jockey doesn’t get mentioned enough when it comes to safety. Their safety has to be looked at as well. I think it’s ok as it is though.

I think more efforts should be made to make it safer. It’s far too dangerous for both the horses and the jockeys. I wouldn’t like to see anybody get hurt over a horse race.

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Trespasser claimed he was looking for his brother

A man who pleaded guilty to a charge of trespassing at Dundalk Distirct Court reacted with disbelief after being sentenced to nine months in prison.

Michael Ward, 13 Glen-

more Park, Muirhevnamor, admitted the offence on Tuesday March 18 this year but told the court that he was looking for his brother at the time.

After being sentenced he

shouted out: “Nine months for trespassing. Are you serious?”

Mr Ward, who had 27 previous convictions, was found by Gardai in a derelict building in Cedar-

wood Park.

Solicitor Sean T O’Reilly stated that the defendant’s younger brother is a drug addict and he was looking for him, although he realises he shouldn’t have been

there.

He added that Mr Ward has suffered with alcohol and drug addiction and constantly battles with alcohol.

Judge Flann Brennan

noted that the defendant had a very bad record and stated that he had to take a serious view of the matters in front of him before imposing a nine-month sentence.

Special vistor at music workshop

Forty children and young people from across County Louth experienced a rare and valuable choral workshop opportunity recently, delivered by internationally acclaimed choral conductor and master teacher Dr Doreen Rao as part of Music Generation Choral Training Programme.

The Music Generation workshop was held to prepare students for the Big Sing taking place on April 6 when hundreds of children and young people from across Ireland will gather in the Mansion House Dublin for a national choral performance organised in association with Music Generation, The Association of Irish Choirs, the Choral Music Ex-

perience Institute and Local Music Education Partnerships.

U.S. based Dr. Rao, Music Director of the Buffalo Master Choral and Director of the US Institute for Choral Teacher Education, is considered a global leader in the field of choral conducting.

The 40 children and their conductors benefited from a two hour workshop, directed by Dr. Rao at Dundalk Institute of Technology’s Music Department who will be travelling throughout Ireland over the next two weeks delivering Music Generation workshops with local choirs in advance of the Big Sing.

Coordinator of Music Generation Louth Gem-

ma Murray said: “Doreen’s visit has provided an excellent opportunity for the members of our local choral team to receive additional mentoring and training and also for the children and young people to have the opportunity to work with such a prestigious leader in music education. It’s been a once in a lifetime opportunity ahead of their participation in the national “Big Sing” on April 6.”

Since Music Generation Louth’s initiation in 2011, some 2,000 children and young people in Louth now have access to a range of high quality, affordable music tuition in their own Dr Doreen Rao taking part in the Choral Training Programme locality.

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in Brief Skincare Event

A skincare event is taking place at Smyths’ Pharmacy, 86 Clanbrassil Street on Friday April 11. Come along for a free skin analysis by Eucerin’s professional advisor. There is 20% off all products on the day. Eucerin was the first stable emolient ever to be patented in 1900. It is the largest dermo cosmetic brand in the US and has now expanded its range into Ireland.

Knockbridge Vintage Club

Knockbridge Vintage Club have announced that they will hold their road run on July 14, while the annual field day is on September 14. The organisers are looking for local business to display at the show and in the craft tent. Contact rmalone@diginet.ie.

Bag Pack For Simon

Tesco and Simon are holding a One Day Bag Pack on Friday April 4 in Dundalk and they are looking for volunteers to help by giving just two hours between 10.00am and 7pm. It is hoped to raise €5,000 Contact Suzanne or Tracey on 9339583 for details.

Local Bands At The Spirit Store

Cathy and Elaine Shortt, David Stan ley

Grainne Murphy and Sean McMahon

Katie Laverty-Bent, Meabh Sloane, and David Tolan

Shane Lennon and Dakota Kressa

Katie Stanley, Eva Leavey, Emma Jane

Reid and Molly Cushnahan

Colm McCumiskey and Shenagh O'Byrne

Time to become a Rose escort

Lawlor was also in Tralee where he was the Escort to the London Rose, Grace Kenny.

Men aged between 21 and 30 have until Friday April 4 to apply online at http://roseoftralee.ie/escorts/howto-become-a-rose-escort.

THERE’S still time for men from County Louth to become a Rose Escort at the 2014 Rose of Tralee International Festival after the deadline was extended due to popular demand.

Jonny McGailey from Dundalk, went on to become the Newbridge Silverware Escort of the Year in 2013 and he was the escort to the Leitrim Rose, Edwina Guckian, in 2013 and he believes it is worth applying for.

“I urge you, if you know of anyone who you think is made for this, or think this would be great fill out the application. I can hand on heart say that it is the best thing I’ve ever done”, said Jonny.

His fellow Dundalk man, Liam

Dundalk Leader 2nd April 2014

Ten months for man with very bad record

A man who was described as “having a very bad record” was sentenced to ten months in prison after pleading guilty to a theft charge at Dundalk District Court.

Stephen Maguire of 22 Maple Close, Avenue Road, Dundalk, appeared alongside his brother, Andrew, of the same address, who had the case against him adjourned pending a Community Service Report.

The court heard that on March 27, 2013, the brothers entered a premises on the Coe’s Road and took a quantity of steel.

They were later stopped in a car on the M1 which was being driven by Stephen Maguire, despite the fact that he was disqualified at the time.

No admissions were made at the time but they pleaded guilty to the offence in front of Judge Flann Brennan.

Liam Lawlor at the 2013 event with Stephen Maguire, who had 22 previous London Rose, Grace Kenny convictions, also pleaded guilty to stealing

Dundalk reach new heights in France Members of the Dundalk Rugby Club U-15 squad enjoyed a memorable trip to France over St Patrick’s weekend, with the party of 18 players and seven adults visiting the town of Vizille near Grenoble.

The squad, coached by Gerry O’Hara and Mark Dorian, began with a game against the host club which Dundalk won by seven tries to two.

The following day saw the group

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number plates from a jeep on St Alphonsus Road on May 16 last year. He was identified on CCTV and admitted the theft to Gardai, stating that he had been paid €150 for the plates.

Solicitor, Eleanor Kelly stated that Andrew Maguire, a 21-year-old man is engaged to be married in October, was very foolish on the day in question and stated the he would not come to the attention of the Gardai again.

Ms Kelly stated that 23-year-old Stephen Maguire had recently become a father and is trying to stay out of trouble.

She asked for one last chance to prove that he has mended his ways and he was fit to do Community Service and would be willing to pay compensations.

Judge Flann Brennan, remarked that he took a serious view of the offences which were of the “blatant, old-fashioned, op-

portunistic type”, as he adjourned the case against Andrew Maguire to June 18 for a Community Service Report. He recommended 200 hours in lieu of ten months.

However, he stated that he was not convinced he should deal with Stephen Maguire in a similar way.

“The property was not recovered and he has a very bad record so I am satisfied that the sentence of ten months in prison is appropriate.

In relation to the driving offences he sentenced to one month and imposed a disqualification of two years. There was also a six month sentence in respect of the theft of number plates.

Ms Kelly appealed to the judge to give her client one more opportunity and suspend the sentences, but Judge Brennan rejected the plea and fixed recognisances in the event of an appeal.

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Tribute Night

The Paul Keane Tribute Night will be held in The Sportsmans Bar on Friday April 4 . All proceeds in aid of North Louth Palliative Care and Maria Goretti Respite Care Centre, Lordship.

Tickets are €5 and available from The Sportsmans Bar, Crilly’s shop or from Garry (0860675264) or Cyril (0864414540).

Courtesy bus available. All donations welcome.

enjoy a trip to the ski slopes before heading back in time to see the Ireland v France game on television.

Another game of rugby followed on the Sunday, with a sight-seeing tour to round off the trip on Monday.

The group are grateful to Paul and Caroline Donnelly for their efforts in organising the trip, along with the host families, and Gearoid McMahon for his help with translation.

Members of the Dundalk Rugby Club who travelled to France

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Dundalk Leader 2nd April 2014

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Weekly Quiz

History Samurai Warriors defended the emperor of what country for centuries?

Books In the Agatha Christie novels, what was Miss Marple’s first name?

Local In what Dundalk thoroughfare would you find St Kevin’s Tce? Rock and Pop Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Andy Nicholson and Matt Helders made up what British rock band?

Sport Which city in 2020 will host the summer Olympics – it will be the second time they will be held in that city?

Movies Who directed the comedies ‘Blazing Saddles’ and ‘Young Frankenstein’?

Buildings St Basil’s Cathedral is one

of the largest buildings in what European capital city?

Food What does ‘Au Gratin’ mean on a French menu?

History Who shot dead JD Tippit on November 22, 1963?

Eurovision Linda Martin won the Eurovision in 1992 with ‘Why Me’ but with what song did she come second in 1984?

The Stinker Pinnochio was a little boy carved out of wood, but what was his had made out of?

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Dundalk Musical Society will take to the stage on Friday April 11with their latest presentation “Showtime”.

This cabaret style concert will take place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 8pm.

This format has been a very successful venture for the society and has been a sell out event for the last number of years.

PRO of the Society Paudie Breen said “This style of concert has been a real hit with the public as they can enjoy a wonderful evening of musical theatre in a very relaxed atmosphere, and many people decide to make a night of it by

Dundalk Musical Society performing in 2013

having a meal beforehand or a little tipple afterwards”.

Showtime will feature a diverse range of treats from the world of musicals and will take patrons on a journey from

the golden age of musicals with shows like Singing in The Rain, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, Fiddler on the Roof and right up to the present day with west-end smash hits such as Miss

Saigon, Blood Brothers, Jesus Christ Superstar and Matilda.

Featured soloists on the night include accomplished performers, Orlaith Crosbie, Karyn McCooey, Lorraine

Quigley, Paudie Breen, Alan Doherty, Gerry O Hara and Peter Lawless, as well as newcomers, Fiona Mullen, Chloe Woods and Nicola Gonnelly.

Tickets are €12 and are available from the reception of the Crowne Plaza or any cast member. For group bookings or those who require special assistance contact Paudie Breen on (085) 7306179.

Seats are not allocated so patrons are advised to get there early on the night. The society will also be revealing their plans for their annual musical on the night, which will take place from October 15 to 19.

in Brief Car Boot Sale

The first of Summer Car I Boot Sales in aid of the d Irish Heart Foundation l take place in St Pat’s GFC n Lordship on April 13, from f 10am to 3pm featuring a t wide range of item for sale. h Admission is feree.

The Car Boots will be held f on the third Sun of the month for the summer,: a Cars €15 Vans €20. For info i call Susan 087-2559405. t

i T Got a Story? fi We want to hear from you t Phone: 0429320888 t Email: editorial J @dundalkleader.com

Cross-border successes for Dundalk snappers Dundalk Photographic Society engage in a cross border three way interclub competition on an annual basis for quite some time and 2014 was no different.

Early March seen the three competing clubs Banbridge Photographic Club, Ballynahinch Camera and digital imaging club and Dundalk Photographic Society come together in this year’s host town of Ballynahinch.

The format of the competition involves every member from each club submitting their best monochrome and colour print these are provisionally critiqued by the judge, each club then selects what they consider would be their ten best monochrome and ten best colour prints for a final judging round where marks are awarded out of 10 for each print.

Dundalk Photographic So-

ciety had a score of 86 points out of a possible 100, Ballynahinch 78 points from a possible 100 and Banbridge 80 from a possible 100 a strong scoring all round.

For Round Two Judge Terry Mc Creesh awarded his scores and this time four images were awarded 10 out of 10, again the scores were tallied but first the judge had to select the best monochrome image and he selected a stun-

ning still life image captured

by Dundalk Photographic Society member Colm Kean for his print “3, 2, 1”.

The best colour print went to the Illustration by Eithne Ni Anluain modelled by Raphaella with Love called “Valkyrie”.

With the entire colour print scores tallied Ballynahinch had scored 76 from a possible 100 points, Banbridge 77 points from a possible 100

points and Dundalk Photographic Society scored 90 points from a possible 100.

When each team’s scores were combined Dundalk Photographic Society took first place with a score of 176 points to retain the “Interclub 3 Way Perpetual Shield” .

Banbridge second place with a score of 157 points and in third place came Ballynahinch with a score of 154 points.

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Out And About In Dundalk

Above: Paul Danla and pictured right is Caroline Halpenny were at the Spirit Store

Brian and Denise Cumiskey and Sinead O'Reilly Smith at Dun Lughaidh Fashion Show

Avril Miller and Amy Kelly were at

Lughaidh Fashion Show Nuala and Holly O'Donoghue at Dun

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Paula and Mia Finnegan at Dun Lughaidh Fashion Show

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Martin Bellew will Sinn Fein officially launch retire at next election their election candidates

By Paul Byrne

Independent Dundalk Town Councillor Martin Bellew will not be standing for the forthcoming local elections having announced his decision to retire from local politics.

Cllr Bellew has a long and distinguished career in local politics and is the current longest-serving member of Dundalk Town Council having first being co-opted onto the council in 1979 after the death of his father, Jimmy.

The Meadow Grove man made his decision not to stand for May’s local elections having thought long and hard about it over the Christmas period. According to Martin he feels the time is right and will look back with fondness on

Martin has a long and distinguished career

a political career which spanned 34 years.

“I felt that 30 odd years in local politics was probably enough and having thought about it over Christmas I decided not to seek re-election for May’s local elections. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it and feel that this is the time to walk away”, explained Martin.

“My wife Sarah passed away in 2010 and she would have been the backbone of my previ-

ous election campaigns.

I was always very lucky to have a great team around me and Sarah was at the very heart of that. I have been very lucky over the years in politics and I’d like to think I worked hard for the people I represented and was always straight with everybody I dealt with”, he added.

Cllr Bellew officially made his retirement announcement at last week’s meeting of Dundalk Town Council, where he received warm tributes and well wishes from his fellow councillors.

He thanked everybody who had given him help and advice in his political life and also paid tribute to his loyal supporters and everybody who voted for him over the years.

By Niamh Kirk

A large contingent of Sinn Fein members turned out to support the 11 candidates nominated to go for the Local Election which take place on May 23. Each candidate spoke for a few minutes indicating the issues they will be highlighting on the campaign trail.

Dundalk Town Councillor Jennifer Green highlighted the need for better public consultation on local projects noting that hundreds of thousands has been spent fixing errors that would not have occurred had the council management listened to people’s concerns, while Cllr Tomas Sharkey remarked, “There are 122, 097 people in County Louth and we are responsible for making sure that every one of them has a better life”.

Cllr Edel Corrigan said that she wants to tackle the culture of exclusion where those within local government that have given positions of privilege to some

Senator Thomas Byrne with Louth Fianna Fail Candidates.

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Sinn Fein election candidates at the Crowne Plaza

individuals and groups.

As well as the individual areas of concern there was a common theme among the group: holding the council to account by taking responsibility for errors and to break up what they view as a counterproductive, cosy alliance between Fine Gael, Fianna Fail councillors and the council management.

Accountability, transparency and a council less interested in itself and more interested in the needs of the community are what the candidates are aiming to achieve collectively, through

strength in numbers.

Sinn Fein currently have six members on the Louth County Council and will be buoyed by the weekend opinion poll which showed that support for Government parties has fallen while Sinn Fein’s support is up five points now at 21%.

They spoke about a sense of cohesion among the candidates and the potential to demonstrate how a large minority of Sinn Fein can operate and achieve its goals: and their agenda is set against opposition parties and the council management.

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in Brief Louth Volunteer Centre

The Louth Volunteer Centre are currently running an amateur p h o t o g r a p h i c competition called ‘Lens a Hand’.

Theaimofthecompetition is to encourage people to capture the spirit of volunteering in Louth.

The closing date for entries is April 4.

The competition is open to anyone and there are categories for children, teens and adults.

The shortlisted pictures will be exhibited in Drogheda Town Centre during the Drogheda arts festival and in The Marshes during National Volunteering from May 12 to 18.

Entries can be made via the website www. volunteerlouth.ie.

Photograph of Senator Moran with staff and pupils from St Joseph’s Primary School, Avenue Rd, Dundalk on their visit this week to Leinster House.

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W naszym Klubie Młodych “Pajęczyna” marzec jest zawsze miesiącem pełnym atrakcji.

Tego roku rozpoczęliśmy od wielkiej pyrzygody. W niedzielne popołudnie, wraz z rodzicami i opiekunami z klubu odwiedziliśmy Formula Karting w Newry. To było świetne doświadczenie i mnóstwo dobrej zabawy dla nas wszystkich.

Najpierw mieliśmy szkolenie bezpiecznej jazdy, krótki istruktarzowy film pokazał nam co robić i objaśnił zasady dotyczące kolorów flag używanych dla bezpieczeństwa na torze.

Zostaliśmy podzieleni na dwie grupy i każda z grup otrzymała swój numer toru. Wszyscy byliśmy bardzo podekscytowani. Właściwie wszyscy byli na torach i kartach pierwszy raz. Było super!

Fantastycznie się bawiliśmy. Wielu z nas te 15 minut jazdy minęło zbyt szybko.

17 marca Pajęczyna wsparła (jak co roku) Simul Polonia w paradzie Św. Patryka. Choć to był troche długi i zimny dzień to sam udział w paradzie był sympatyczny.

Szkoda, że było nas tak mało.

21 marca to pierwszy dzień kalendarzowej wiosny w Polsce, zwany popularnie dniem wagarowicza. Tego dnia polskie dzieci i młodzież ucieka z lekcji bez ponoszenia przykrych konsekwencji. To czas topienia marzanny i szukania pierwszych oznak wiosny. My ten dzień spędziliśmy u Pani Agnieszki na ploteczkach przy herbacie (a dokładniej coli) i ciasteczkach. Na wspólnym graniu w ‘kocham Cie Polsko’.

Podczas dwóch spotkań klubu w Apple Tree (Roden House) mieliśmy warsztaty artystyczne – robiliśmy karnawałowe maski wiedeńskie. Wyszły pięknie a całe warsztaty bardzo nam się podobały, były interesującym przeżyciem i nowym doświadczeniem.

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Dundalk Leader 2nd April 2014

Darts League Town Hall is home to enterprise centre Dundalk tension continues to

By Niamh Kirk

With the dissolution of Dundalk Town Council on the horizon, the future of public buildings has been up for debate but already plans are put in place to utilise the Town Hall.

At last week’s council meeting it was confirmed that the Town Hall officers will bring the entrepreneurial spirit right into the town centre with the Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) taking up residence in the iconic building.

Cllr Mark Dearey who proposed the motion in December said that the move was an excellent idea that brings entrepreneurship and business support at the heart of the town and at the centre of the new local government agenda.

“It is going to be a business resource centre for all of Louth and I would encourage anyone with a real business need to get to know what the new LEO set up can do

to help them develop or scale up a business idea.

It means too that the LEO staff are now at the commercial heart of the town. This will result in more informal networking and business intelligence passing back and forth”, he said.

The Town Hall has also been a bastion of the arts in Dundalk and recently a company, the Tain Arts Centre, has recently been established to take over management of the arts facilities. The company are in the process of recruiting a new arts manager for the arts centre and an announcement in the new arts manager is expected within the next two weeks.

Last year DTC published a report that outlined some of the challenges facing the arts in Dundalk at the time which included the recruitment embargo on Local authorities meant that a new venue manager could not be recruited, and at the time no current member of staff has the experi-

ence or expertise needed to carry out the role.

While expressions of interest were sought, negotiations fell through last July and it was decided the most suitable option was to set up a limited company comprised of members of the arts community and local authorities to manage the facilities.

The company, called the Tain Arts Centre, is run not-for-profit but “rather to carry out a specific purpose,” which includes managing An Táin Theatre, The Space, The Basement Gallery, Maeve’s Bar, and the box office all housed in the Town Hall.

While early indications are that the Town Hall will continue to be an artistic and cultural bulwark as the interest in the building and others transfers to LCC, a spokeperson said that “A final decision as to the services that will be delivered from the various council buildings is yet to be determined.”

St Louis students Sinead O’Hagan and Stacey McCartney who recently received their John Paul II Awards in Armagh from Archbishop Eamonn Martin

mount in the Tubourg Dundalk & District Darts League with the recent games providing plenty of entertainment and drama.

In the race for the Premier Division title, the first job is to get into pole position, the next job is to hold it and the Ciarain Dunne Avenue Eagles were determined to carry on their winning ways as they hosted Jackie’s Army in the Avenue Road venue.

The Eagles started well with Graham Unwin hitting a 16 darts leg to take the first leg and hitting a maximum in the second leg to comfortably beat Hamilton Smyth. Conor McArdle repeated that score line as he levelled the game.

This win was to be added to by Hamilton Archer and going into the last game Jackie’s still had hope of a draw. Alas the saying that “With experience comes class” rang true as Danny Maguire finished off a good night for the Eagles as they continued their push for the league title.

First division: The man of the match title in the game between Oriel active and Courtneys was to be a split decision just like the result on the night.

Courtney’s had Conor Mackin throwing super darts in his game against Gary Stewart. Mackin was in great scoring form by hitting the treble 20 with high frequency while in the previous game Patrick Taaffe was out shooting Ciaran Dunne . The final score of 3-3 was a fair result on the night.

Second Division: The top of the table clash in the Second Division was a game where team selection would prove to be a key factor. The Fergusons team went into a commanding 3-0 lead but they couldn’t make it over the final hurdle.

The Masons team showed great resolve to come back to snatch a draw. Cian McCormack held his nerve well to hit the winning double in a deciding leg in his game against Adam McDonnell.

This result has ensured that the game in hand for Masons will prove extremely important.

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Lend Me a Tenor in An Tain

Sixth Year students from St. Louis Dundalk had a welcome break from the classroom last Wednesday, but not from study, as they headed to Dublin to see The Abbey Theatre’s production of Sive by John B. Keane.

The director, Conall Morrison, created an engaging, entertaining and heart rending production of the play. The set design by Sabine Dargent gave some of the Art students plenty to admire, while the powerful performances by all those on stage brought the play to life far more convincingly than any classroom could.

Deirdre Smith, Sixth Year English teacher, was very impressed by the show and declared it one of the best performances she had ever seen.

“Here in St Louis we try to give the students as many authentic experiences of their texts as possible. They went to a live production of Macbeth earlier in the year and it was good to let them also see a modern play, by one of the great Irish writers of his time, in the most historically significant theatre in the country”, she stated.

Town gets set for annual 10K

Dundalk is set to be over-run by athletes tonight (Wednesday April 2) when the very successful 10k race is staged once again.

Dundalk Institute of Technology will host the event for the first time with the race being run in aid of Development Perspectives a local development NGO. The race has previously been organised for the past four years

by Brian McCrystal but this year DkIT Sports and Societies, DkIT Student Union and Development Perspectives will work together to carry out and improve the

Dundalk 10k.

Having DkIT involved will add greatly to the event with all the extra available facilities such as the college canteen to cater for all the runners afterwards with over 1,000 car park spaces.

The run itself will both start and finish in the college while still taking in the atmosphere of the town centre like previous years.

The event itself is AAI certified and chip timed and the cost of registration is €20 or for students there is promotion deal of €15.

All participants receive a free

t-shirt and goodie bag on the day of the event. There are also great prizes to be won for first, second and third place winners.

The race is in aid of Development Perspectives a local development NGO based in Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Development Perspectives are a part of a national and global network of curious, critical thinkers and development practitioners working for social justice.

Participants can register online at www.dundalk10k.com

When Dolmen Theatre Group presents Ken Ludwig’s outrageous comedy Lend Me A Tenor in An Táin Theatre from Wednesday April 2 to Saturday April 5 at 8pm nightly it gives Tony Markey the opportunity to play the role he has been waiting 21 years to play.

Originally cast as the understudy Max in the group’s 1993 production, Tony had

Dowdallshill GFC Ladies senior joint captains Sinead O’Keeffe and Emma Singleton recieve

the

trophy

from County Board chairperson

Anne

Meade at the club’s presentation night

to withdraw from the role due to illness and Max was played by director Paul McGee. Finally after all these years Tony gets to fulfill his dream and he is delighted to join the other cast members in presenting this joyous comedy to Dundalk audiences.

Tony brings a lot of acting experience and comic timing to the role of Max and he

feels confident that Dundalk theatre-goers will have themselves a great night of laughter. The group wants to remind everybody that there will be no Sunday performance and the final show is on Saturday 5th of April. Booking through the box office An Táin Theatre 9392919 special Wednesday concession all tickets €10.

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Ardee Band look forward to national championships The Ardee Concert Band taking part in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Ardee.

The pardade was one of many events in a very busy schedule for the band.

Event Guide

Friday 4th April

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Parties catered for – We can arrange the music & finger food if required

Ardee Band look forward to national championships The Ardee Concert Band have had a busy march in the Bandrooms of the Bohemian Centre rehearsing for their entry into the Irish Association of Brass and Concert Bands National Band Championships in the Soltice Arts Theatre in Navan on Sunday April 13.

The effort is outstanding, rehearsing twice a week for two hours each night under the Baton of their conductor Brendan Breslin. They have even gone as far as to

having extra 4 hour Intense rehearsals working on bringing their pieces to championship standard!

March is typically a hectic month for Ardee Concert Band, with St. Patrick’s Day being the busiest day of the year, this year was no exception.

The Ardee Concert Band played at Noon Mass on St. Patrick’s Day in the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee, under the Baton of Kevin Reilly.

Members had a quick turnaround as they had to be back at the band room for 2pm to form up the ranks

for the town’s parade at 3pm, as per usual the band led the festivities, which is always a great honour to be bestowed.

The Senior Band also had an extra engagement that weekend on Saturday March 15 when they played in a return concert with the Millicent Singers of Clane in Clongowes College Boys Chapel as part of their Irish concert for Seachtain na nGaeilge.

The committees and members of the band would like to thank all who gave to their recent Church Gate Collection.

Special family fun day for Easter On Sunday April 20, Black & White Coffee House are holding a free family fun day which is set to attract a very large crowd of locals as the hosts will announce the winning school in the special Easter competition for a prize of €175.

Each school will enter several Easter eggs decorated by individual classes.

There are over 20 local schools participating in the competition from Carlingford, Omeath, Ravensdale area to Knockbridge, Blackrock and Dundalk national schools.

The day will also feature an Easter egg hunt, bouncing castles, face painting and balloon making, also on the day will be an outdoor barbecue.

Rathkenny Revels 50th Annual performance Fri 11th & Sat 12th April €15 TLT wish every success to Rathkenny Revels on their 50th Anniversary

Keith Barry BrainHacker Fri 25th April Tickets €30 The Cloak - ‘The Story of saint Brigid' Sat 10th May Tickets €26

Friends In Low Places Sat 17th May Tickets €25

Ellen kent's

Madama Butterfly with a full 30 piece orchestra Friday 24 Oct Tickets €25, €34, €40

More details on the website Available at: Carroll’s Bookshop, Park Street, Dundalk 042- 9334359; The Sound Shop Drogheda 041 9831078; The TLT Tel: 041 9878560; The D Hotel Tel: 041 9877700; Finlays Ardee Tel: 041 6856505; CD World Drogheda 0419833879 Also available online at www.thetlt.ie

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Family Notices

Activity programme for schools

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

Birthday Remembrance

Myers In loving memory of Aidan Myers, late of Farndreg, Dundalk, whose birthday occurs on Tuesday 8th April.

Remember me now that I'm gone, Let my memory always live on, Remember the laughs and the jokes that we shared, Remember too that I always cared.

—Sadly missed by all your family.

in memoriam

Thanksgiving Novena

O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my 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 invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, three Hall Mary's and Gloria's. Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have my request granted. Publication promised. J.K.

in memoriam

Cuthbert LMETB are running a series of courses at Easter (Nann) 23rd Anniversary In fond memory of Jenny, who went to her reward around this time 1991, late of Kippex and Yorkshire (Leeds), Rathcoole, Belfast & Point Rd, Dundalk. RIP. —From your Grandson, Eric, The Bunglows, Pearse Park, Dundalk.

Our weekly Deadline for

Family Notices

is 4pm Fridays prior to Wednesday publication Tel 042 932 0888

Louth & Meath Education & Training Board (formerly Co. Louth VEC) will operate their hugely successful activity school programme from Monday April 14 to Thursday April 17 in three locations within County Louth. The programme was first piloted in 2011 and has gone from strength to strength each year.

O Fiaich College, Dundalk will play host to both Creative writing and cookery schools, Scoil Ui Mhuirí, Dunleer will offer Cookery and Engineering Technology, while in Drogheda, St Oliver’s Community College will also run a Creative Writing School.

Places are limited to ensure quality contact with maximum participant learning and enjoyment in the excellent facilities provided within the LMETB suite of post-primary schools.

To reserve a place, those interested should complete and return an application form to Ian Walker at LMETB Administrative Offices, Chapel Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth a.s.a.p. Application forms can be downloaded from www.louthvec. ie under Youth Activity Schools within the Main Menu section of the homepage.

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

PINE BEDS - Bankrupt Stock! Three foot solid pine bed €99. Four foot six, solid pine bed €169. Five foot solid pine bed €199. Six foot solid pine bed €229. All beds extrememly strong. All with very comfortable memory foam matresses included. Beds and matresses still in packaging, never opened.

Phone 086-820-8303.

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 BEAUTIFUL BLACK LEATHER - 3 Piece Suite (2 armchairs). Excellent condition. Tel. 087 754 3370.

FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS, Aloe Vera health, beauty & animal products from the Aloe Vera plant. Contact Caroline: (N.I. 077 88750661) (IRL 087 7494931) www.flpireland.com

Easy Beginner Guitar course for Adults starting in Spirit Store May 12th on Monday nights 7.30-8.30pm. 10 week course. €10 per lesson. Relaxed friendly atmosphere with experienced teacher. Learn songs by U2, Garth Brooks, Thin Lizzy, Beatles, Elvis and many more.

Contact Marcus 0872186127 for details.

SECURITY TRAINING: Fetac Level 4. safezoneterry@gmail.com 049 4355900 / 087 2161616. www.safezonesecuritytraining.com TEFL ENGLISH TEACHER Available for private tutoring, all levels from beginner through to advanced. Reasonable hourly rates. Tel. Peter 086 811 1495.

SOUND HEALING - Group Sessions, Wellington Hall Dundalk, every 2nd Wednesday. Tel. 085 2324759. Provides deep states of relaxation, increases physical energy etc.

CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING Inspection & Repair. Tel Paul McArdle 042-9332491/0876660094 - Email tribalky@yahoo.com 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, carpentery.

Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Tel Michael 085-858-8090 BUILDING—McElroy UPVC products.

For a competitive quote for all Home Improvements, extensions, sunrooms & conservatories. All PVC products supplies & fitted, fascia, soffit & guttering. We also have a complete range of PVC doors & windows. Contact anytime, on 087 260 2501.

EAMONN COONEY TV'S - AERIAL & SATELLITE, T.V, Freeview & Freesat Saorview Service & Repairs. Eamonn Cooney T.V. Phone 087 267 1809 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 and presented in Picture Book Album With 150 photographs for €750.00 Peter Hughes Photography 087-256-1161 or 042933-3732 GRIMLEY’S DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK— TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales & repairs.

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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 087-6180150 WINDOW CLEANING—Gutter & facia cleaning carried out by professional, fully trained and insured staff. Affordable rates. Call our office for a free quoatation. Everkleen 0429352717 or 0868293585.

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. All computer services only €45. Includes new antivirus and microsoft office for December only. Free callout service.

No fix no fee! 9am to 10pm. 7 days a week. Call Gerard 0429328301 and 0851286436.

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.

A ALTERATIONS - For all your tailoring/serving needs. Sips in Trousers/ Jeans €10.50. Curtains altered, Jeans patched, drycleaning service. Long Walk Shopping Centre. Contact 9333380 / 087-968-8518 HANDYMAN - Handyman available to do general house work including tree maintenance, cutting grass, trimming hedges, painting indoors and outdoors, unblocking drains etc : Contact Romas 086-228-8444

CHIMNEY CLEANER - The Clean sweep, clean & tidy, no dust. Brush & Vac. Contact - Cahal 087-225-9799 KI MASSAGE THERAPY - Allow me to help free the tension from both mind and body with a beautiful relaxing KI MASSAGE. Call now for more details and to make a booking. Mags Murtagh 086-8531854 ROOFING REPAIRS - We fix leakes, broken tiles, gutters etc. Bird stoppers €25 for one or €35 for two fitted. We also clean & steam clean fascias. All work guaranteed. Fully insured. 25 years experience. for a free quote call Tony 087-606-6722 or Paul 086-8184827 GARDENS TIDIED - Hedges cut, trees trimmed & topped. Tel. 087 2296441 or 089 4449028.

RING - A - DRINK takes the hassle out of wet & windy weather. For your party contact Northend Bar, Bridge Street Tel 042 9337229 and we’ll deliver.

Magician & Balloon Modeller available for all parties, communions, confirmation etc., contact ‘Odenni’ Owen Rice 042-9372455 or 0872473342 COUNSELLING/PSYCOTHERAPY. Professional and caring counselling 087 990 0386.

Cash Flow Problems? Need an injection into your Business or Home?

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Dealga Property Maintenance & Renovations - Commercial & Residential. For all your property needs, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathrooms. Design to completion. Keenly priced professional service. No VAT on labour. Fully insured. Tel Dealga 0872764001 / 0861257151

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PAUL'S THERAPIES - YOGA CLASSES Yoga Classes Mondays & Thursdays 7pm. Yoga for Men 8pm on Thursday's.

Wellington Hall, Dundalk. Other Therapies : Spiritual healing, Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head. Paul 086 344 6944 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

special services GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE— Suites/Antique furniture repaired and re-covered. Better than new. 086-0800788 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. Curtains, Hems, Zips & Repairs. 10% off for Slimming World members. Castletown Road: Tel: 042 9327837.

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

premises for sale/to let ATTENTION—BERs now required for Better Energy Home Grants. For BER certification at affordable prices contact Robert Mulholland 087 6091906. www.louthber.ie WANTED - Detached 3 Bedroom House in Blackrock area to rent, 2 reception rooms, small garden, furnished/unfurnished Contact 087-1461520

situations wanted LADY SEEKING WORK: Lady looking for work, babysitting, cleaning, ironing in Dundalk area. Contact : 089-4323686 HOUSE CLEANING: Let the professional cleaning Lady leave your house sparkling and like new. €10 per hour.

Contact 087-392-9372

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.

Due to sensational demand, Motivation Weight Management Dundalk would like to recruit part time weight management consultants. Candidates will ideally have a keen interest in health and nutrition with some previous sales experience. You must be hard working and conscientious with an outgoing and confident personality. Full training will be provided and you will be encouraged to realise your true potential. Please Email your CV and a brief description of yourself to dundalk@motivation.ie. Agency replies will not be responded to.

antique restoration Meek Antique Restoration, Scots Pine Cottage, Jenkinstown, Bellurgan, Co. Louth Est.2003 We can restore your antique tables, chairs and repair general family heirlooms Tel 087 2486689.

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opel's brazilian

Opel has prepared a special edition Astra Copacabana for this year's World Cup. Celebrating the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Opel's Astra Copacabana is dedicated to soccer fans from all over the world that would be willing to sit inside a car which has real grass upholstery from the

Maracana stadium as well as a horn with samba or vuvuzela tones.

You won't find the usual floor mats as these have been replaced with sand from the Copacabana beaches. The Opel Astra Copacabana also has a crushed ice machine and an alcohol-free Caipir-

inha dispenser.

On the outside it wears the Brazilian flag on the roof while on the sides it has palm trees and "dancing lines" to showcase the "South American temperament."

Under the hood is a 4-cylinder, 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 200 HP (147 kW).

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Mini’s scientists, engineers and product designers have stared long and hard at the bottom of their favourite hot beverages and seen the future – a tea-leaf biofuel composite which they have harnessed to power

MINI TEA FUEL

the new MINI Cooper T. Available as ‘Chamomile Yellow’, ‘Red Bush’ and ‘Earl Grey’ the ecological vehicles are expected to be lapped up by the British public upon release.

Each car can cover up to 40 miles on a single cup and comes complete with its own Dunk Avoidance Technology (DAT). The custom filtration system blocks the fuel inlet to prevent biscuit wielding passers-

by or owners from dunking their snacks in the fuel tank.

Head of Cooper T engineering, Dr. Ivana Kuppa, said, “This particular project has been brewing for years. Our extensive research has shown that the nation’s favourite drink is also an ideal biofuel. We already know good things come in small packages, but with Cooper T customers benefitting from up to 40 miles per cup, we are delighted to have the opportunity to bring this car to market.”

brian reynolds mazda MAZDA MAIN DEALER FOR CO. LOUTH

East Coast Business Park Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth Tel: 041 9832877 E-mail: info@brianreynolds.ie

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gunner's citroen

Citroën has prepared a special edition of theC4 Cactus dedicated specifically to Arsenal fans.

Distinguishing the Arsenal Edition from the regular C4 Cactus is a special exterior red, blue and gold color combination reminiscent of the Gunners' crest. The vehicle also receives a new system called G.O.A.L.I.E. - Geo Organized Away-day Location, Information & Entertainment.

Inside the cabin the infotainment system comes bundled with the team's away fixtures, as well as a database of pie and mash vendors, direction to matches and a music playlist consisting only of football anthems.

Announced today on Aprils Fools' Day, the Citroën C4 Cactus Arsenal Edition will be limited to 11 units and will reach dealerships later this year, with the exception of Citroën Tottenham.

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b.m.w. booster

BMW looks set to change the face of motoring with the introduction of a patented artificial G-force technology.

BMW’s new Force Injection Booster simulates the effects of spirited driving, even when commuting at slower speeds, to create a thrilling ride. When activated at speeds under 20mph, the Force Injection Booster (FIB)

works by extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-forces. These are then channelled directly at the driver and passengers through the air conditioning vents, while a mild electric current is delivered through the front seats, to simulate the same exhilarating feeling of driving at high speed*.

This technology comes complete with the BMW AirNet®, the latest in hair protection technology, to ensure that occupant’s don’t have to compromise between personal style and driving performance.

Professor Mika Notbetrü, Head of BMW Innovation, describes FIB technology as “Mindblowingly unbelievable”.

CABRA CARS Full range of New Nissan cars and Commercials on display including the Fantastic new Qashqai 2014 Nissan NV400 L3 H2 125hp DEMO 2014 Nissan Juke 1.5dci SV DEMO 2013 Nissan Qashqai+2 7 seater 2013 Nissan Qashqai petrol & diesel 2013 Renault Megane 1.5dci Dynamique 5dr 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6dci 130hp XE 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci Titanium 2012 Nissan Qashqai XE petrol Low Tax 2012 Nissan Juke 1.5dci XE & SV 2012 Nissan Qashqai 2WD & 4WD Diesel 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7Crdi 2011 Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI Top Spec 2011 Opel Astra 1.7Cdti SE Top Spec 2011 Nissan Qashqai dci XE & SV 2011 Opel Corsa 1.3 Cdti Sport diesel 2011 Nissan Tiida 1.5dci SE 2011 Nissan Qashqai+2 7 seater Choice

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