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Town shows support for father’s mission Wednesday, 26th February, 2014. Vol. 7, Issue 9 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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By Paul Byrne

Heart-broken father David Nesbitt has thanked the people of Dundalk for their ‘kind words and support’ as he collected signatures for a petition which he will take to James Reilly’s office in Dublin tomorrow in a desperate attempt to try and get help for his 17-yearold daughter.

David fears that somebody will be hurt if his daughter Niamh doesn’t get the help she clearly requires and spent all of last Friday on Clanbrassil St asking people to sign his petition which he plans to give to the Minister of Health tomorrow.

“We have been trying for years to get Niamh properly assessed but each agency

that we go to passes us on to somebody else and it seems as though nobody wants to take responsibility for our case. I have had enough at this stage and I feel as though I have to try and do something to make the Minister of Health listen to us.” explained David.

David’s petition was signed by over 2,500 people on Friday and he is thankful for all the kind words and encouragement he received whilst collecting the signatures.

The petition asks the Minister of Health to act upon his duty of making sure all children in the Republic of Ireland get the proper medical care to which they are entitled whilst claiming Continued on Page 14

Bill gets the safety message across

Bill pictured with Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney. RIGHT: The winning entry

Bill Howell Okereke, a Fifth Class student in Scoil Mhuire na nGael, Dundalk has been chosen as one of the winners of Agri Aware’s Farm and Countryside Safety competition.

Primary level students

from across Ireland were invited to submit a drawing that clearly outlined a danger on the farm or in the countryside, with an accompanying farm safety message.

The judges were very

impressed with Bill’s entry and the local student was selected as one of the winners from an entry of over 5,500 and he was presented with his winning wellingtons at Agriculture House in Dublin on Thursday last.

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in Brief Cookery Demo

The CBS Parents Committee are hosting an evening of food and entertaiment with acclaimed TV chef, award-winning food writer and proprietor of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School, Catherine Fulvio. A firm favourite at food events around the country, she will share some of her delicious and doable dishes at a special cookery demonstration in Oriel Active, on Friday, February 28, kicking off with a mini local artisan market at 7.15pm followed by demo at 8pm.

Town centre business needs help

Louth County Council has the second worst rates collection record in Ireland with only 59% of rates collected in 2011. The figures were revealed in response to a parliamentary question last week which also showed that the rates collection dropped by 8% between 2010 and 2011.

Dundalk Town Council’s rates of collection also dropped in the same year from 61% to 60%. Only five other town councils in Ireland have a rate lower than 60% putting Dundalk

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Town Council in bottom quarter of the rankings.

As well as taking less money from registered rate payers there are also fewer registered businesses in the town centre and the ongoing retail concerns in Dundalk town has impacted on the basic amenities the area can claim to offer.

Two weeks ago speaking to the Dundalk Leader Louth County Councillor, Tomas Sharkey, identified a number of problems that are contributing to the situation. The limitations

put on accessing cash by a lack of ATMs in the town centre; the reduced availability of small household supplies in the town driving people towards large shopping centres as well as the knock on effect of closures are all influential issues.

“Banks are pulling back on ATMs and closing branches and I have no doubt that small shops lose out because people don’t have basic access to their cash” he said.

However he also identi-

fied those in positions of responsibility who could be more proactive in boosting retail in Dundalk.

Cllr Sharkey hit out at the local authorities for their failure to respond to the situation in Dundalk saying that there is no sense of urgency to tackle the growing problems and that help needs to be provided for small retailers.

“We have made it inconvenient for people to come into town and do some shopping,” he said adding that the only way to

compete with big shopping centres was by increasing choice.

The councillor said that the LCC were very amenable to negotiating rate payments for struggling business, and that with the transfer of services to LCC in the coming months a lower level of rates was already on the way.

He said that Dundalk needs to work on a brand for itself, and develop a real interest in the area and attracting people through word of mouth.

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By Paul Byrne THE Dundalk winter recent differences with League committee Dundalk F C following a meeting last Friday to address the problems that had arisen.

The winter league have had an arrangement for years with Dundalk FC to use Oriel Park as one of their main venues for matches, contributing roughly €15,000 each year for use of the pitch.

However due to new training schedules set out by Stephen Kenny’s Dundalk side which include extra training sessions for underage and first teams it meant that the winter league were getting squeezed out when it came to arranging matches.

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called off at the last minute after the two teams were told they could not use the pitch.

Winter league chairman Brian Keogh expressed his disappointment at the time and that seemed to be the end of the association between the two. However at last week’s meeting grievances from both sides were aired and according to Brian a resolution was reached which satisfied both parties.

“Dundalk FC’s Ciaran Bond outlined the predicament the club found themselves in regards to pitch availability due to first team training, emerging talent squad and minor league commitments”, explained Brian.

“This was fully understood and the

winter league asked what their position was regarding spaces.

Ciaran ensured that the winter league would get first preference and a list of availability would be furnished, with the proviso that should any other change arise that plenty of notice would be given.

“Ciaran expressed his affection for the Dundalk Winter League, firstly because it was local and that he was a player and manager in the past”, he noted.

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DkIT supports Shave or Dye

By Niamh Kirk

The students of DkIT came out in their droves to support the cancer research fundraisers as part of the annual Shave or Dye campaign on Thursday afternoon last. The DkIT students bar was in full with a myriad of colours in hair and beards.

Six DkIT students said good bye to their locks for donations.

But one man, Gerard Hanaway looked particularly nervous about the trim having not had his hair cut for more than seven years. There was huge support for Gerry

Shave or Dye fundraiser but also donated his hair to the Rapunzel Foundation. The Rapunzel Foundation makes hair pieces for those who have lost hair due to medical conditions.

As the hair needs to be about 14 inches long and untreated it is usually children who donate.

But Gerry’s hair more than met the criteria and Hazel packed the ponytail away and sent it on to Rapunzel.

Local businesses also All gone, Gerard Hanaway holding the ponytail supported the student that will be donated to Rapunzel Foundation. efforts by donating prizes for the raffles that as he sat and let Hazel work her magic.

Murphy from Murphy’s But Gerry did not took place throughout Hair salon in Dundalk stop at supporting the the event.

Gerard Hanaway half way through a head shave by Hazel Murphy

The CSL class takes part in Today FM’s Shave or Dye

Clan na Gael GFC annual presentation night

Barry Cullen and Ciara Woods U/16

Reagan Donnelly U/14 Player of the year and Leslie Toal

Barry Cullen, Stephen Hutchinson

Junior A Player of the year and Lesli e Toal

Player of the year

Paddy McAuley U/15 Player of the year and Leslie Toal

Senior Player of the year Barry Cullen and Stacey McCartney

Ray McCabe Senior Player of the year and Leslie Toal

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The concept of a liberal society is undermined The very concept of a who take it on them- nall Gibbons.

The judge made the liberal society is being selves to carry weapons, undermined by people according to Judge Co- comments while passing sentence on James McNamee, Kilcurry, Dundalk, who pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing a knife at Quay St on October 28 last year.

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interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to serve on the Evaluation and Approvals Committee of the Louth Local Enterprise Office (LEO)

Recognising the importance of micro and small businesses to the Irish economy, the Government will shortly launch a new network of Local Enterprise Offices around the country. Combining the resources of the existing County Enterprise Boards (CEBs) and the Local Authority’s (LAs) business support units, the 31 LEOs will become the first-stop-shop for all entrepreneurs and existing micro and small businesses to deliver an enhanced and integrated support service.

The new direction will ensure a more cohesive provision of support services to all local micro and small businesses including start-up companies and micro enterprise companies seeking to expand. Qualifying projects being considered for financial support will be evaluated by an Evaluation and Approvals Committee to be chaired by the Louth County Manager.

Louth County Council is now inviting expressions of interest from persons interested in being appointed to the Evaluation and Approvals Committee. The Evaluation Committees will consist of the County Manager as Chair; a representative from Enterprise Ireland; and five individuals with specific areas of business expertise.

There is no remuneration attached to the positions.

In considering the composition of the Committee, the Local Authority will give due consideration to principles of broad equality and gender balance. In making any appointments to this Committee, the Local Authority will not necessarily be confined to those who make such expressions of interest but will ensure that all of those appointed have the relevant mix of knowledge and expertise to contribute to the Committee.

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Experience in assessing financial proposals and an ability to challenge company submissions Broad business experience and a clear ability to empathise with challenges facing micro and small enterprises The ability to demonstrate their understanding and experience in the micro and small enterprise sectors.

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ant is currently serving a four-year sentence for arson.

Solicitor, Peter Lavery, stated that his client was fearful for his own safety at the time as he had suffered a beating.

He foolishly carried the knife for his own protection.

He added that as the 22-year-old has ‘a long and dark path ahead of him’ in Mountjoy, he asked the judge not to extend the sentence.

However, Judge Gib-

bons noted that the offence was committed while the defendant was awaiting trial, and stated that the sentence should be served at the end of his current fouryear term. He added that somebody possessing a knife in such circumstances is a danger.

“People think they can take the law into their own hands but that negates the concept of a liberal society. If somebody is being threatened they should go to the

Gardai as they won’t be found wanting when it comes to protecting people.

“It frightens me to think that there are people out there arming themselves with knives.

If you do such a thing then you should have the full rigor of the law applied to you. The only way to deal with it is to take that person out of society for a period of time”, added the judge.

In imposing a sixmonth consecutive sen-

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tence, Judge Gibbons said he was trying to balance the public interest with the interests of the defendant.

“The reason is that this offence was committed while awaiting trial and also because it is a fearful thing to do to carry a knife and it undermines the concept of civil society”, he explained.

The solicitor asked the judge to fix recognisance in the event of an appeal.

Trio help break Shave or Dye world record

By Paul Byrne THREE local men, Aidan Duffy, Mark McArdle and Colm McDonnell’s heads may be a bit chillier this week but that matters not a jot as the three amigos have once again made it into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Aidan, Colm and Mark travelled to the Mansion House in Dublin with their wives/ personal hair stylists, Bronagh, Deirdre and Amy to take part in Today FM’s Shave or Dye World Record attempt for ‘Most heads shaved simultaneously’ and for the second year running they were declared record breakers.

The boys were part of a 179 strong team who sacrificed their locks to raise money for the Shave or Dye campaign which has raised over €6m for the Irish Cancer Society since it began five years ago. This is the third year the boys have been involved in the campaign and the second year running in which they’ve broken a world record (last year they took part in the ‘Biggest Gathering of Mohawks) According to Aidan all involved had great craic in Dublin last Fri-

in Brief Tourism Committee

The Dundalk Tourism Committee inaugural fundraising effort ‘A Night at the Races’ on Friday February 28 is coming up fast. This event is raising funds that will be reinvested into tourism initiatives in the NorthEast.

The event, which will be held at Dundalk Stadium, is the first ever tourism gathering and the event is open to all tourism businesses and organisations and is an ideal social networking occasion and will create a tourism fundraising drive for the region.

Community Garden

Aidan Duffy, Colm McDonnell and Mark McArdle pictured with Ray Darcy

Plans to develop a community garden in Ardee is set to be discussed at a special community meeting in the Cuirt na hAbhann Community Centre this Thursday February 27.

The aim of the meeting is to get feedback that will help create a space that everyone in the community can enjoy.

The meeting takes place at 6.30pm on February 27.

day and thoughts now turn to the boys own personal fundraiser which takes place in the Lisdoo on March 16.

“We all had a great time in Dublin and the Today FM gang couldn’t have been nicer to us.

Michael couldn’t make it unfortunately but three of us went up with our partners and we had a great day. We’re now looking forward to our big night in the Lisdoo on March 16 and we hope that that people come out and support us for what will be a fantastic evenings craic”, noted Aidan.

Last year Aidan and the gang raised a whopping €13,120 with €7,400 going to the Irish Cancer Society and the rest divided between the stroke rehab unit and the Southern Area hos-

pice service.

This year’s Lisdoo event will see ten men get their locks shaved and according to Aidan there will be plenty of spot prizes and surprises on the night.

“Please keep the sponsorship going no matter how small, it all counts”, urged Aidan.

“The prizes are currently rolling in for us to give away on the night. We have a pair of Garth Brooks tickets to give away for what will be the hottest gig of the year and there is also a two night stay in a top hotel. So I’d ask people to come on down and join us for a great evening”, added Aidan.

Entry is free on March 16 and everyone is invited. Donations will be accepted on the evening.

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Tribute to a festival at stadium

Dundalk Stadium will be playing host to some of the world’s most famous stadium rockers on Saturday March 15 at 3pm.

A Tribute to a Festival features six tribute bands Supernaut, (Black Sabbath), Zepraphonic (Led Zeppelin), The Paper Plane-Status Quo Tribute Band, Master of Pulpits (Metallica), Nola (Down) and Negitave Creeps (Nirvana). The Burelsque Belles will

also be performing their own routines before joining Supernaut during their set.

The event has been organised in aid of St Luke’s Cancer Hospital and the Typhoon Haiyan Appeal. All proceeds from the festival will be donated to the charities. night, Supernaut are set to play the launch party for the festival which take place this March 1 in Harrison’s Bar.

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Pete Treanor’s

Weekly Quiz

1. Food and Drink Frankfurters and saveloys are types of what food?

2. Music What nationality is Placido Domingo?

3. Clothes & Fashion Which street is the centre for London’s tailoring industry?

4. Mythology Isis, Osiris and Set were gods in which ancient people’s religion?

5. Sport Who was the trainer of Aintree Grand National legend Red Rum? Movies 6. Movies The Sesame St puppets, Bert and Ernie, are named after two characters in what classic movie, shown on television every Christmas Day? 7. Local The Corn Cuchullain is a trophy competed for

locally in what sport?

8. Irish History Which Irish patriot before his execution in 1803 made a world famous ‘speech from the dock’?

9. Dublin The statue of which poet along Dublin’s Grand Canal is nicknamed ‘The Crank on the Bank’?

10. Language What does a Cordwainer make?

The Stinker The legendary soccer star, Tom Finney, played a European Cup match against Benfica in 1963 for what Irish club?

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Painting provides boost for Hospice

By Paul Byrne A painting of Dundalk FC legend Tommy MacConville by a local artist has raised an impressive €440 for the North Louth Hospice.

Michael Duffy’s painting was bought by a group calling themselves ‘Friends of Tommy Mac’ with every cent raised going directly to the North Louth Hospice. Michael was inspired to paint his old friend Tommy as he considers him to be the greatest player ever to put on the famous old black and white jersey.

“In recent times I have been painting Irish icons and Tommy is the most majestic player ever to grace Oriel Park

Tony Casey, Tony O’Kane, Pat McGuirk and Bill Elliot with the Tommy Mac painting

so it was inevitable that I would end up painting him. I know the north Louth Hospice was close to Tommy’s heart so I’m delighted that we

managed to raise some money for them through the sale of the painting.

I know the guys that bought it and I’d like to thank them for putting

in the winning bid” explained Michael.

Bill Elliot was one of the four men from the ‘Friends of Tommy Mac’ who won the auction for

Michael’s painting and he was delighted that his group were able to secure the painting.

“We’ve all known Tommy for years and we were delighted to win the auction while making some money for the North Louth Hospice.

I used to play football with Tommy and I managed him as well when he used to play for a local team of mine. He was always a gent and a truly special man”, noted Bill “Myself, Tony O’Kane, Tony Casey and Pat McGurk saw the auction advertised and decided we’d go for it. He was an ambassador for this town and he was a friend to so many people

including ourselves.

“We are currently deciding what we are going to do with the painting but we do know that we want to put it on display in a public place so that the people of Dundalk have access to it.

“We will decide over the next week or so where to put it and it will be on display when that decision is made”, he added.

As well as the €440 raised from the painting a further €1500 was given to the North Louth Hospice from proceeds for the Tommy Mac Memorial match which was played in Oriel Park on February 14.

Major developments at Scoil Ui Mhuiri

By Jack Healy Scoil Uí Mhuirí, Dunleer is seeing some major changes to the look of the school with a major development programme taking place.

The school is set to be doubled in size when construction is complete and the new building will hold general and special purpose classrooms, while it will be very focused on Information and Communication Technology. This new building

will increase the amount of students the school will be able to hold and to teach.

It is set to be able to accommodate students by late 2014 to early 2015.

As well as extending outwards Scoil Uí Mhuirí it is also growing from the inside. Recently Louth VEC and Dunleer Athletics Club have entered into an agreement on building a running track for Scoil

Uí Mhuirí for the schools students and PE department.

The running track will have a 400m long synthetic track and will take up a seven acre site. The VEC acquired the land in response to the growing number of students going to Scoil Uí Mhuirí.

The VEC have been given full planning permission for the building of an outdoor complex consisting of a full-size running track, a

grass football pitch, a jogging track, high-jump, long-jump, and shot putt facilities and changing rooms.

Pádraig Kirk said the new sports complex will be developed on a phased basis with priority being afforded in the first instance to a running track and football field.

A date for beginning of construction and predicted completion has yet to be made.

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Cricket club seek information on 150-year-old photo

Dundalk Cricket Club are appealing for help with information in relation to a photograph taken almost 150 years ago.

While the current incarnation of Dundalk Cricket Club was founded in 2009 it is known that Co Louth has a rich cricketing history and the original Dundalk Cricket Club was founded in 1853 and seems to have been active until the end of the 19th Century.

The club was recently passed on a photo that appears to show a Louth Cricket team from around the 1870s.

The photographic studio of J. Galbraith had premises in Clanbrassil Street in the 1870s as far as the club know.

The lady who passed on the photograph to us knows nothing about it and was only able to tell the committee that her family have lived for many years in the Castlebellingham/

Ardee/Tallanstown area.

The club are very keen to identify either the individuals in the photo or the name of the team and are appealing to anyone who may have knowledge on the history of the photographer to come forward, if anyone knows of any index or records it may help.

If anyone thinks they maybe able to help please contact the club Public Relations Officer at pro@dundalkcricketclub.com

Aware programme brings great results A community-based group programme delivered by Aware under the name Life Skills and due to start in Dundalk in early March has shown significant reductions in depression and anxiety.

The programme, based on principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is available

free of charge to participants and online application is available now on www.aware.ie Dr. Claire Hayes, Clinical Director of Aware said that the results of evaluations carried out here and in Scotland show that Life Skills is a real and helpful option for many people.

The March phase of Aware’s

Life Skills programme is being delivered in over 20 locations nationwide and full details are available on www.aware.ie.

The programme was developed by Prof. Chris Williams, Professor of Psychosocial Psychiatry at the University of Glasgow.

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SONG back with a concert to celebrate musicals

The highly acclaimed SONG group will be in The Lisdoo on Friday February 28 at 8pm to perform songs from numerous musicals.

‘A night of SONG’ will feature SONG’s award winning chorus and soloists will include Sinead O’Callaghan, Leanna Carragher, Nik Parks, Brendan Cleary and David McGahey. Also taking part in the concert will be Jackie Winkless.

This concert in being presented in conjunction with Scoil Dairbhre as a joint fund raiser.

2013 was a very busy and successful year for SONG as their productions of The Pirate Queen which took place in March last year, played to capacity audiences and Sinead O’Callaghan won Best Female Singer at the AIMS Annual Awards for her performance of Grace O’Malley.

They then were offered the Irish Premiere of Little Women The Musical which took place in November and again was a huge success for them.

“After a long year, taking on two productions,

we felt that it was time to take a break and give our cast and crew a rest but once you have a bug, its hard to take a break and our cast are ready to go again” said Terese Dunne, Director of SONG. Friday’s concert will feature Tickets are on sale in Grants Newsagents, priced €15 each and already are selling fast.

SONG will be announcing their plans for the coming year on the night, including news of their next musical which will take place in early February 2015.

permitting, theb groups will then visit one of Ireland’s Champion Trees, the Ravensdale Monterey Pine. At 7.67m in girth and 33m high it is the largest pine in Ireland with a single stem. It is estimated that the tree is more than 150 years old because the crown is beginning to thin, which suggests that it is past its prime.

Anyone is welcome to

join this event; however, walkers are advised to wear comfortable footwear and to bring raincoat, some food and drink for the picnic.

The meeting point is forest car park at 1pm.

Cars and other property are left in forest car park at owners own risk.

The event takes place on Saturday, March 8 at 1pm. Dogs are not permitted on the walk.

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Sinead O’Callaghan will perform in ‘A Night of SONG’

National Tree Week Tain walkers take to the hill

IN celebration of National Tree Week, Louth Woodland Gatherings are hosting a walk through Ravensdale Forest, taking in the five, uniquely different bridges of the forest.

Weather permitting this section of the walk will be followed up by a picnic.

After refreshments and again weather

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This weekend hobby walkers will take to the Tain trail as part of the 2014 Tain walking festival. From February 28 to March 2, hiking and walking groups will roam the Cooley Penninsula and Carlingford on a series of guided walks.

On Friday night walkers will begin in Carlingford’s Foy centre and walk through

Leprechaun country on the Slieve Foy the mountain where Fionn MacCumhaill was said to have been laid to rest, and over the ‘Saddle’ before enjoying refreshments in the Lumpers. There will be more routes explored on Saturday, some of which have been newly developed for this year’s festival.

There are different

walks suited to different levels of fitness and experience with the longest about 15 km and the shortest a guided tour of the Medieval village.

Participants are reminded that they have to register to join the guided tours at the Foy Centre prior to the commencement of the walk. Walkers must be more than 16 years old for all but

one of the tours, walking boots are essential for the higher graded walks and headlights and reflective gear are compulsory for any night walk taking place. Walkers are also advised to dress appropriately with suitable rain wear but should note that jeans are not allowed. Also dogs are not permitted on the walk either.

Historical Talk Michael O’Hanlon will give part two of his talk on ‘Aspects of Cooley in the Eighteenth Century’ this Thursday 27th at 8 p.m. in Bush Post Primary School.

Co Louth Archaeological & Historical Society.

G&T Golf Society The G&T Golf Society AGM will take place in the Clermont Arms, Blackrock, on Tuesday march 4 at 8pm. New members are welcome to join.

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Peter Fitzpatrick leads the race away on

Drogheda & District Athletic Club

Fergal and Robin Wilson.

Ashley and Chloe Copas.

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Peter McKevitt with race winner Brian McCloskey.

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Louth Beekeepers Association held their presentation night in Dundalk recently and it proved to be a huge success. On display were the numerous awards won by members over the last few months

No justification for random assault A man who admitted carrying out a random assault on a man in the early hours of the morning apologised unreservedly for his actions at Dundalk District Court.

Alan Meegan, Tullygee, Knockbridge, pleaded guilty to an assault charge following the incident on December 13, 2012 on Park St. Insp Martin Beggy stated that on that date, the victim was headbutted by the defendant without any prior altercation or reason.

Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, handed over €1,200 compensation from his client and explained that it was an unprovoked attack.

“The victim was entirely innocent of a perceived notion that formed in the mind of a drunken man. There was no justification for it and no foundation”, explained Mr McDonnell.

He pointed out that the defendant comes from a good family background and the 22-yearold is doing a 12-month course with St Brides GAA club. He

said that Mr Meegan apologises unreservedly.

“This is something he regrets as he had no ill-will towards the victim. When too much drink comes on board, common sense goes out the window”, added the solicitor.

Judge William Hamill remarked that for it to be a case of mistaken identity would have been one thing, but if drink was causing him to headbutt someone for no reason it may help to get a Probation Report. He adjourned the case to May 7.

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Woman went on crime spree

A Dundalk woman who is battling an alcohol problem went on a crime spree over a number of months in 2013.

Natalie Walsh of 28 Langfield Close, Dublin Road, who pleaded guilty to a series of offences in order to feed her addiction, had her case adjourned to May 7 for a Probation Report.

The court heard that on October 10 last year the defendant was arrested following a public order offence at Dundalk Garda Station. She had arrived into the building shouting and carrying a large suitcase and after refusing to listen to Gardai, she was arrested.

She pleaded guilty to theft at a boutique on Park St on August 9, and to stealing wine from a shop on Clanbrassil St valued at €14.99 the following day.

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St Patrick’s Day parade change News in Brief

Railway Society AGM The Dundalk Railway Heritage Society will hold their third annual general meeting in the County Museum, Jocelyn St, on Wednesday February 26th at 3pm.

Immediately following the conclusion of the meeting, renowned railway historian Charles Friel will give a talk on ‘Fifty years of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland, with particular reference to Dundalk’.

Light refreshments will be served after the lecture, which is expected to get underway at 4pm.

Ms Walsh also stole vodka valued at €12.49 from Lidl on August 9 and on March 26 she took items valued at €25 from Boots in the Marshes Shopping Centre.

Solicitor, Sean T O’ Reilly, stated that the 31-yearold defendant is a mother of four children who are not currently with her. He added that she suffered a severe head injury in 2011 and suffers from memory loss.

“She has an alcohol problem and this spree resulted from her being under the weather on an almost constant basis. She wants to address this problem and has made efforts to do so in the past.

“All the incidents relate to either getting money for drink, or stealing drink”, added Mr O’Reilly.

Judge William Hamill adjourned the case to May 7 for a Probation Report.

Some of the crowd that took part in the 2013 St Patrick’s Day Parade

By Aine Thistleton Dundalk’s St Patricks Day parade is set for a significant change this year with the viewing stand being moved from its traditional position.

The stand has been moved from outside Ulster Bank to Park St in front of Dunnes Stores, while the parade itself will be themed around the forthcoming Giro d’Italia.

Events for the weekend will take place on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with a wide range of entertainment being provided.

There will be market stalls, Vintage bike displays, a Treasure Hunt and a variety of musical and BMX performances, as well as bouncy castles and children’s rides in The Square to ensure the kids are kept entertained.

The Tain Theatre will showcase lots of Dundalk’s local talents in a performance on Sunday March 16.

David Martin of The Three Tenors and TG4 award winner Rosie Stewart will be performing, with compere Paudie Breen hosting the event.

The annual St Patricks Day Craft and Fabulous Food Market will take place again this year on

March 16 and 17. To book your place, contact Fiona on 0429 352842.

Spaces will be allocated on a first come basis.

For more information and tickets for the Tain Theatre, call 042 9392919.

The official launch will take place Wednesday February 26, starting at 7pm in The Blue Anchor, Bellurgan.

Beginning Experience Beginning Experience weekend programme on March 7 to 9. If you are along again, separated or widowed, Beginning Experience helps people work through their grief to be healed and free again.

For inquiries and registration contact, Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk on 0429336393.

Fitzer’s 5k Fun Run A Great Success

Sandra Hoey, Catherine Shields, Sand ra

Rory, Orla and Julie McLoughlin.

Morgan and Sinead Quigley.

Sorcha and Matt McKenna.

Ronan Carey.

Kevin Hamill, Ruaidhri Stewart and

Siobhan Allen, Eileen Kileen, Sara Dooley

and Teresa Hanratty.

Colm, Sean and Meabh Bellew.

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Over to you Question: The government are considering inviting pope Francis to Ireland this year.

Would you go to see him if he came?

News

in Brief Dundalk Cursillo

Dundalk Cursillo Monthly Ultreya takes place on Friday February 28 at 8pm in the Confraternity Room, St Patrick’s Church. All are welcome.

School Enrolment Scoil Naomh Lorcan Omeath are now taking enrolment for September 2014.

Should you wish your child to be enrolled or would like an information pack please call 042-9375362 or email scoilnaomhlorcan@gmail. com.

Temperance Mass A special Mass will be celebrated in St. Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown, on Temperance Sunday March 2 at 3pm.

A collection will be taken up to help defray the cost of Pioneer Insurance in the North Louth Region.

European Election 2014 Dundalk Branch Library will host an EU Election 2014 event on Thursday, February 27th at 6.30pm.

The keynote speaker will be Mary O’Rourke, along with an expert panel including Francis Jacobs, Head of the EU Parliament Office in Ireland & Frankie Watters, Senior Lecturer in Law, DkIT. For more details or to reserve a place please tel: 042-9324321 or email: libraryhelpdesk@ louthcoco.ie

Margaret Woods

Peter Short

Ayo Joseph Aleuede

Caylem Burns

Rose Smyth

No, I don’t think I’d bother.

Maybe back in the day I’d have been interested but what with all the recent scandals in the church I don’t think I’m as interested anymore.

I wouldn’t bother myself but I do think it would be nice to see him come over. He seems a lot more outgoing and responsive than the last fella so I’d welcome his visit.

I think it’s a good idea in theory but if any catholics make the trip to see him I think it would be great if they could get an opportunity to ask him questions about catholicism and not just go up there to wave.

I don’t really know if I would go to see him. I’d have to ask my Mam’s permission. But if she said it was ok I think I’d go up to meet him in Dublin.

Yes, I would love to go up and see him if he came. I can remember the excitement from when Pope John Paul II came thirty or forty years ago and it would be nice to recreate that.

Rotary Club celebrate Pancake Tuesday It is pancake time again and Shrove Tuesday March 4 will see the Rotary Club of Dundalk hold their annual Charity Fundraiser Breakfast Morning in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk from 7.30am to 10.30am.

Everybody is welcome the contribution is €25 and if you do not have a ticket come along

and pay at the door. This is a great social occasion for family, friends, colleagues and business associates. You will get a complementary morning paper and your breakfast will consist of orange juice, full Irish breakfast, morning buffet/ tea and of course pancakes.

All proceeds from the break-

Darragh showing a flair for maths

A first-year student from Ardee Community School in Louth is currently Leinster’s best place student in the MATHletes Challenge leaderboard and in third place in the overall national leaderboard.

Daragh Carroll, a First Year student is among the early pace setters in the new and exciting all Ireland maths competition, having earned one of the highest scores for total skills mastered using Khan Academy.

MATHletes Challenge 2014 aims to help students develop the confidence and competence to excel in maths by introducing Irish students and teachers to Khan Academy.

With over €20,000 in prizes and the title of MATHletes Challenge Champion 2014 on offer, MATHletes will see students in each county competing online and face to face in county and provincial finals, with top scorers advancing to the national finals, which are scheduled to take place in early May.

Man Utd Supporters Branch meeting Thursday February 27 at 9pm in McCourts Bar. Deposits for the following matches may be paid: Aston Villa 27th March (Saturday); Man City (12th April); Norwich 26th April; Sunderland 3rd May. Contact Dickie on 086 1658 385. All welcome.

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Lorcan Fisher and Bronagh McKeown with (front) Nicole and Naoise Fisher at Fitzers 5k Run

fast morning go to St. Vincent de Paul Christmas parcels in Dundalk, SOSAD, Alzheimer’s, Hospice, Samaritans, and the Old and Underprivileged Society.

Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent, Lent being a time of abstinence – so the pancake contains butter, eggs,

sugar and fat which were usually forbidden during Lent.

In many villages in England they have pancake races but before you reach the finishing line you must throw the pancake a number of times in the air, and it must be intact at the finishing line. That is the real Rita and Sophie Reid with Elizabeth Phelan at Fitzers 5k test.

Run on Saturday

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in Brief

Camino Walk

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland is delighted to announce it is organising its first over sees walking challenge along the special Camino de Santiago trail from September 6 to 13. TC contact Amy Bramley at 086 818 5352 or email amy@mdi.ie.

IT Training

Dundalk ICTU are offering free IT courses for eligible participants. Learn more about your PC and using the internet.

For information contact Maria or Janice on 9338820 or call to 30 Clanbrassil St, Dundalk.

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Scoildrámaíochta makes a comeback One of Dundalk’s oldest traditions is making a comeback this month thanks to a local schoolteacher’s passion for the Irish language.

The Féile Scoildrámaíochta Dhún Dealgan or Dundalk Scoildrámaíocht Festival was established in 1934 and became a very popular annual event in Dundalk for many years. However, in recent years the event ceased to be and had become somewhat forgotten until this year when Marist schoolteacher Simon Quinn helped get the show back on the road with the help of a number of local schools.

The Scoildrámaío-

Scoildrámaíocht is making a comeback in Dundalk

chta Festival will take place this Friday in DKIT’s Mac Anna theatre between 10 and 12:30 and according to Simon the event will

once again become an annual tradition.

“We’re really looking forward to Friday and we’d like to invite everybody up to enjoy

what is going to be a very exciting show. Pupils and teachers alike are eagerly preparing for Féile Dhún Dealgan and we look forward to

Father takes petition to Minister Reilly

From Page 1 that the needs of many disabled and underprivileged children are no longer being met efficiently by the Department of Health.

“I spent all day on Friday and a few hours on Saturday collecting signatures for my petition and I’d like to thank all of the people who took time to sign it and for

their kind words and encouragement. About a dozen of us will travel to Dublin on Thursday and we will meet up with a couple of hundred campaigners and from there we will wait outside James Reilly’s office until we get a response.

“I’m willing to stay outside his office for as long as it takes for somebody to

take our book of us, be that days weeks or months. My daughter needs help and she deserves to be looked after properly. I will not let this go” insisted David.

The Dundalk man’s patience reached breaking point recently when Niamh, who has a mental age of seven, attacked her parents with a knife.

“After the knife incident I just couldn’t take it anymore and I knew we could not wait around any longer.” explained David. Niamh is a good girl outside of these violent outbursts and just needs to be properly diagnosed and given some proper treatment. I really don’t think this is too much to ask for” he added.

hopefully making this an annual event”, explained Simon.

The Dundalk festival is being resurrected this year as part of An

Cumann Scoildrámaíochta’s 80th anniversary celebrations, having been first established in 1934.

The festival gives students the opportunity to act, gain confidence and have fun all through the medium of Irish.

Amongst the schools that will be participating this year will be Réalt na Mara, Redeemer Girls and Coláiste Lú. Winners of the competition will go on to represent the region in Féile Laighean / the Leinster Provincial Festival.

This year’s event will be held in DKIT’s Mac Anna theatre on Friday 28th February from

10.00am-12.30pm, kick-starting Seachtain na Gaeilge in the town.

The Mac Anna theatre is a fitting venue as the original founder and chief organiser of Féile Dhún Dealgan for many years was May Nic Anna, a sister of the famous director and playwright Tomás Mac Anna, after whom the theatre is named.

Entrance on the day is open to the public and will be €1 for pupils / €4 for adults in what is sure to be a fulfilling and exciting day for all those involved.

As the Irish proverb says, “Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí!” (Praise youth and it will flourish).

Niamh with her dad, David

Committed offences while on Community Service order A man who pleaded guilty to two thefts at a time when he was carrying out Community Service had a six-month sentence suspended for two years at Dundalk District Court.

Charles McGinley of 17 College Heights, Hoey’s Lane, Dundalk, admitted taking a mirror valued at €20 from Harry Corry at Dundalk Retail Park on November 26 last year.

He also took €400 worth of groceries

from Dunnes Stores without paying.

All property was recovered.

Solicitor, Dermot Monahan, stated that his 18-year-old client was in bad company on the day in question and under the influence of alcohol.

However, Judge Conall Gibbons remarked that the defendant, who had previous convictions for public order offences, had carried out the thefts while un-

der a Community Service Order.

Mr Monahan stated that it was an act that could be put down foolish juvenile behaviour and asked the judge to consider Community Service.

Judge Gibbons imposed a six-month sentence in relation to the theft at Dunnes, taking the other into account.

He suspended the sentence for two years due to the defendant’s young age.

Special message of love Local man Ciaran Mc Creanor had a very special message to send his partner this Valentine’s Weekend. So for the year’s most romantic of occasions Ciaran proposed to his partner Katrina on the Bridge Street billboard.

The local romantic won a competition with the Longwalk Shop-

ping Centre to have his Valentine’s proposal put on display in the prominent town centre location.

“I wanted to do something romantic, I was always planning on proposing anyway. I was nervous, I was 90% sure that she would say yes but there’s always a little ‘just in case, but

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she was delighted and said yes”, explained Ciaran.

The couple have not yet begun planning the wedding but Ciaran assures they “will get round to it soon”.

Katarina says that was a great surprise. “I really love him and it was great. I’m still lost for words”, she said.

Louis girls in linguistics Olympiad

Six St Louis girls pitted their linguistics and logic against some of the world’s hardest problems in the qualifying round of the CNGL AllIreland Linguistics Olympiad 2014.

The contest challenges secondary Caitlin Tuite and Louise Delz school students to solve complex puzzles in unfamiliar languages. It aims to inspire students to pursue careers combining computing, linguistics and languages.

The students from St. Louis were among a record 2,700 students from 130 schools who competed in qualifying rounds of the competition at their schools this week. The top 100 decoders will go to participate in the national finals at Trinity College Dublin in March.

Sadhbh Murphy and Rebecca Wisker

Fitzer’s 5k Fun Run

Niall Caraher, who won the Junior category of the race last year.

Fionnuala McArdle, Arlene Sweeney and Darragh Forbes

Valerie Ferguson, Sinead Duffy, Deirdre Moriarty and Mary Andrews

Dean Martin

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News

in Brief Alzheimer Fundraiser In TLT

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s Drogheda branch is organising a major concert at the TLT Theatre in Drogheda on Thursday, March 6.

The event is aimed at raising funds for the proposed new Day Care centre which the branch hopes to build at a green field site at Greenhills.

Top attractions on the night will be the Garda Siochana Band and St. Peter’s Male Voice Choir and tickets are priced at €16, including booking fee.

They are available from the TLT on 041-9878560 or visit www.thetlt.ie.

Historical Society Is the Cooley Peninsula Ulster or Leinster? Brendan McSherry, Heritage Officer, will explore evidence from geology, archaeology, mythology and history on Friday, February 28 at 8pm in Long’s Pub, Grange.

Refreshments served.

Everybody welcome.

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New show tells story of St Brigid THE TLT is the setting for a brand new production about a historic local figure, St Brigid, when it opens on May 10.

“The Cloak” is the story about two strong women, St Brigid and her mother Broicsech.

It is entirely original and has a full cast of 30 including singers, dancers and actors and tells the story of the life of an Irish iconic figure St Bigid and her mother.

The production uses music, singing, dancing, audio visual presentation filming and acting to bring to life this story of courage and endeavour where two women are fighting against tyranny and abuse during a time when paganism and poverty were the way of life.

These women overcame these challenges and St. Brigid became a symbol of hope and

charity for many thousands of followers worldwide.

The Cloak production premiered in September 2013 in St Brigid’s Cathedral Kildare Town and ran over four performances.

The performances were sold out each night and closed to a standing ovation.

The production has a strong storyline and uses vibrant and sensual dance, emotive music and singing, including dramatic acting to bring this story to the stage.

The production will go on tour in Ireland during 2014 visiting 12 venues and will go on tour to the UK and Europe in 2015. What happens in 2016 is open to consideration but the granting of licences to tour the USA, China and Australia would not be out of the question.

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Call to deal with safety concerns at Ard Dealgan apartments

By Niamh Kirk

The local council should take responsibility for the repercussions of failed projects the planning department has approved according to Cllr Jennifer Green.

Last week the Sinn Fein representative was inspecting the Ard Dealgan apartments on Quay Street which were developed by Tom McFeely who built the disastrous Priory Hall apartments in Dublin. As with their Dublin counterparts the Ard Dealgan building was declared unfit for habitation not long after completion.

Ever since the apartment block has slowly fallen into disrepair becoming not

only an eyesore but a safety concern for residents in the area. Following recent high winds a wooden pallet that had been enclosing a deep drop was blown down leaving the chasm exposed to the public.

The councillor has been negotiating with the executives of Dundalk Town Council to resolve the problem with the building but to little avail and Ms Green said she is now exasperated with the issue.

“DTC are saying that it’s not their responsibility as this falls on owners of the Ard Dealgan building. The Town Council to date has put €40,000 into trying to secure the building and aren’t keen into putting any more money

into it”, she said.

In a response to a Parliamentary Question submitted by the Sinn Fein Leader Gerry Adams to the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government was told that matters of a planning nature should be addressed to the planning department of the local authority while the unfinished estate coordinator is the appropriate contact in relation to matters such as ownership,” read the reply.

Cllr Green said she wants to see the apartment block demolished but with everyone washing their hands of it residents are left in the dark and with an unresolved problem on their doorstep.

Jennifer Green at the Ard Dealgan apartments

County Council to make appeal over Epipen provision

By Niamh Kirk

Louth County Council is due to make an appeal to the HSE and Minister James Reilly to ‘ensure that legislation and codes of practice be put in place to ease the restrictions on

the availability of Epinephrine auto injectors (commonly known as EpiPens) and other Anaphylaxis medicines.’

A motion brought forward

by Sinn Fein’s Edel Corrigan was approved by the council at the monthly meeting.”

“We need to make access to these potentially lifesaving medicines easier, to prevent such tragic events like the death of 14 year old Emma Sloan, from Anaphylaxis, on O’Connell Street in Dublin, after her mother was refused

an EpiPen by a pharmacist as she didn’t have Emma’s prescription with her,” said Cllr Corrigan.

It is not known exactly how many people use Epipens nationally but on the community drug schemes it is estimated

that about 10,000 people are in receipt of the medications.

Pointing to the example in Co Down where the staff were trained in the use of Epipens Cllr Corrigan said that she hoped to see the initiative repeated here.

Death Notices Rose White (nee Connor), Ardtullybeg, Riverstown, Dundalk, peacefully, in St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital on Monday February 24. Beloved wife of the late Tommy and dear mother of Seán, Tom, Laurence, Anne, Matt, Irene and the late Róisín. Predeceased by her grand-daughter Caroline.

She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren Seán, Áine, Rosaleen, Laura, Michelle, Thomas, Brian, Michael, Stephen, Katie, Andrew, Peter, Connor, Glenn, Kevin and Tommy, greatgrandchildren Kayla, Lauren, Jennifer, Leah and Maggie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends Sean Farrell, Hill Street, Dundalk on February 24, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Sean, beloved husband of Celia and dear father of Mary, Fionnuala, Orla and Dymphna. Deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, grandchildren, Sarah, Emma, Rebecca and Jessica, sons-in-law, Alan and Mic, sisters Patricia and Esther, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Carol Marie Garland Callaghan, Blackley, Manchester and Carlingford, peacefully, in North Manchester General Hospital, on February 18. Beloved wife of Brian and much loved mother of Michael.

Deeply and sincerely regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, aunt Rose McCormack, cousins, relatives and friends.

James McManus, Culhane St, Dundalk, peacefully, in the tender and dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on February 24. Beloved husband of Angela and dear father of Jimmy, Paul and Alan. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters-in-law Sharon, Maura and Elaine, grandchildren Sarah, John and Stephen, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Peter Martin, 38 O'Neill Street, Carrickmacross, and formerly of Mullacrew, Louth, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on February 22.

Fr Sean Ryan SMA, Blackrock, Cork, at SMA House, Blackrock Road, Cork and late of Louth Village on February 22. Deeply regretted by his nieces Maura, Helen, Margaret, Bernadette and Stephanie and their families, his nephew Patrick and his family; grand-nieces, grand-nephews, greatgrand-nieces, great-grand-nephews, cousins, relatives and friends and confreres in the Society of African Missions.

Frank McParland, Mourne Vale, Avenue Road, Dundalk, on February 22, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Frank, beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Durnin) and much loved father of Paul. Deeply regretted by his son, daughter in law Yvonne, grandchildren, Grainne, Cormac and Siobhan, brothers, Peter and Patsy and sister Rita, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Imelda Smith (nee Treanor), Bellingham Green Castlebellingham, suddenly on February 19. Deeply regretted by her husband Gary, son Rhys, daughter Naoise, Mother Sadie, father Thomas, sisters Anne Marie and Catherine, best friend Samantha, nieces Sophie, Rachel, Hollie, Millie and Aoibheann, nephews Shane, Ryan, Christopher, Tiernan, Conor and Emmet, brothers in law Kenneth, Niall, Lee, Padraig and Paul, sisters in law Karen, Majella and Michelle, mother in law Evelyn, father in law Patsy and beloved pet Binky, extended family and friends.

Pre deceased by her daughter Keela Mae. Helen Connolly, formerly of St. Malachy's Villas, Dundalk, peacefully in Maryfield Nursing Home, Chapellizod, Dublin, on February 19. Helen, beloved wife of the late Thomas. Deeply regretted by her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Anna Fearon (nee Thompson), Hazel Court, Bay Estate, Dundalk, peacefully at Dealgan Nursing Home, Dundalk, on February 20. Anna will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, friends and staff at Dealgan Nursing home.

Jack McGuinness, Oakfield House, Drumleck, Castlebellingham and late of Richardstown Castle, Dunleer, peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, on February 18.

Jack, beloved husband of Joan and loving father of Sarah, John and Louise. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughters, brothers Pat and Tony, sister Deirdre, mother-in-law Lena Finn, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts Sheila and Peg, nephews, niece, cousins, relatives and friends.

Philomena Savage (nee Foster), Fr Murray Park, Dundalk, peacefull at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, on February 19. Philomena, predeceased by her husband Johnny, daughter Martina and son Noel (in infancy), Very deeply regretted by her loving family sons John, Paddy, Gerard and Paul, daughters Mena and Lorraine, brother Gerry, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great- grand- children extended family relatives neighbours and friends.

Eileen Gallagher (nee McCaffrey), Dundalk Road, Carlingford, Louth / Killeshandra, Cavan, peacefully at Carlingford Nursing Home on February 18. Eileen, beloved wife of the late Charles Gallagher.

Very deeply regretted by her loving daughters Maureen, Pauline, Anne and Eileen, her sons Sean, Peadar and Donal and her sister Ena. Also her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Sharon Solan (nee Murtagh), Chapel Road, Dromiskin, Co. Louth, peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 18. Sharon, much loved wife of Dudley and devoted daughter of Henry and Caitriona and dear sister of Joanne and John. She will be very much missed by her husband, parents, brother, sister, brother-in-law Don, sister-in-law Ciara, Dudley's daughter Saoirse, aunts, uncles, relatives and many friends.

Dundalk Leader 26th February 2014

Dundalk band featured on film

I'd Fight Gandhi.

Thursday 27th February

student night

I’d fight Gandhi the Dundalk based nu-metal rockers have had two of their songs featured on the score of new Irish film ‘Gold’ which premiers at the Jameson Film Festival this week.

InstruMental from the bands first EP and Lachesis from their second are both featured in the film.

The bands front-man Sean McMahon explains that the songs were selected more than one year ago when the sister of the film’s Director, Niall Heery, suggested them.

“Niall Heary was looking for some alternative music for the film and his sister Yvonne suggested us. She heard of us at Vantasival over the years and thought we’d be suited for it,” said Sean.

Gold is an off-beat comedy and unconventional love story set in an affluent Dublin suburb. Starring James Nesbitt, Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) and David Wilmot, it premiers this February 22 at the annual Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.

The I’d Fight Gandhi guys will have to wait until then to find out how the tracks will be used. “We’re not even sure how the songs will appear in the film to be honest. It could be just background noise, blink and you’ll miss it but I guess we’ll see,” said Sean.

The band has since released their third EP, Degree, and is planning on recording and releasing more again soon. They are using the funds from the soundtrack to record a video from the title track of their third EP. Keep your eye peeled on screen and stage as Sean says that the band will be announcing the dates for some live shows soon.

Live DJ + Drinks Promo Friday 28th February

‘Life and Times of Jim Reeves’ 50th Anniversary Tour with singer Al Grant and special guest singer/songwriter Isla Grant Wed 5th March - Tickets €25 The Alzheimer’s Benefit Night with The Garda Band and St. Peter’s Male Voice Choir Thurs 6th March Tickets €16

tommy tiernan's World Tour of Louth Friday 7th March Tickets €28

The Legend of Luke Kelly 30th Anniversary Concert

Sat 8th March Tickets €21 The Mayor Of Drogheda presents Country Music Jamboree featuring Declan Nerney & many more artists In Aid Of St Ita’s Special School Wed 12th March €20 THE LEGENDARY

Grease & Dirty Dancing Thurs 20th March the Show

mcCollum Brothers

Mike Denver

Sunday 2nd March Live Music With

Sat 22nd March - Tickets €25

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Simply text your answers to the following 3 questions to 086 4529483, the first 5 correct answers will each win a pair of tickets.

Q1 Who is Stuart & Dave’s companion from Despicable Me? Q2 Who is Doc McStuffin’s companion?

Q3 Who is Jake from The Netherland’s Companion?

Winners will be notified by phone

Up & Coming: Lambert Puppet Show, Andrew Maxwell , Keith Barry - Brain Hacker, The Cloak - The Story of St. Brigid, Friends In Low Places.

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

Family affair at cycle race

Eve McCrystal winner of Ladies Race

Bryan McCrystal mens race winner

other cyclist to take a solo win by over four minutes.

Karl Dolan was first clubman home in 9th

place just ahead of the main bunch.

In the women’s race, Bryan’s sister, Eve McCrystal, won in a simi-

lar fashion by simply riding away from everyone else. Fiona Rogers was the first home for the host club.

All in a great day’s racing was had and every rider tipped their hat to Cuchulainn for putting on such an excellent event. Over 60 people were involved, outstandingly co-ordinated by the Neary family, from standing at junctions in the rain, to serving hot soup and sandwiches after. Also the local Red Cross and Gardaí provided support.

A man who “should three years after pleadAlan Feeley from 16 have known better” was ing guilty to driving Road 2, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, who had a banned from driving for with no insurance. previous conviction for a similar offence, was stopped by Gardai at Clanbrassil St on May 3, 2012.

Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that his client is the father of six-month old twins and while he had an insurance certificate, it didn’t

cover him for the vehicle he was driving.

“He is a man that should have known better having been down the street before and should have learned his lesson.

A disqualification will affect his chances of getting a job”, he added.

Judge Conall Gibbons imposed a three-year disqualification and a €400 fine.

Sunday last saw Cuchulainn Cycling Club In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, promote the annual Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements. Traders Cup, first run in 1942 when John Curran of Cuchulainn CC was the first winner.

Curran repeated this achievement again in NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART DUFFY Thanks to the Sacred Heart and Our Blessed In loving memory of Triona R.I.P., who died 1943. The last Dundalk man to win the race was Lady for favours requested and granted. M.V. 28th February 2013.

Karl Dolan as an 18 NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Still loved, year old in 1991.

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for Still missed, However, another many favours. This time I ask for this special Still very dear.

Dundalk man now has favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus Remembered by the Duffy Family. his name on the cup and place it within your own broken heart, Also her parents, John & Kathleen Eccles. with Bryan McCrystal, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful Anniversaries occur on 29th January & 1st riding for Team Aquabeyes it will become your favour, not mine. March. lue, putting on a tremenAmen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise dous display of power publication and favours will be granted. to ride away from every

in memoriam

novena

(Never known to fail). M McD. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours. This time I ask for this special favour (mention it). 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 publication and favours will be granted.

(Never known to fail). P.B.

Man should have known better

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THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO

The Volkswagen Scirocco has been given a makeover and is due to go on sale in the second half of the year.

What's new ? Firstly

the dashboard has been revised with new-look dials and an auxiliary instrument cluster above the centre console, consisting of

chronometer, charge pressure and oil temperature gauges which harps back to the 1974 models.

The exterior sees

a revised bumper featuring aerodynamic ‘blades’ in the outer section with integrated indicator lights, daytime running

lights and fog lights.

On models fitted with the optional bi-xenon headlights, the daytime running lights are LEDs within the main

headlights. At the rear, all Scirocco now have LED tail lights, while the bumper has been reshaped with;the VW logo badge now acting

CABRA CARS Full range of New Nissan cars and Commercials on display including the Fantastic new Qashqai 2014 Nissan Micra 1.2 Demo 2014 Nissan Note 1.5dci SV DEMO 2014 Nissan Juke 1.5dci SV DEMO 2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci SV DEMO 2013 Nissan Micra 1.2 2013 Nissan Juke 1.5dci Sports 2013 Nissan Qashqai XE & SV 2013 Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D Luna 2012 Nissan Juke 1.5dci XE 2012 Nissan Qashqai 2WD & 4WD 2012 Nissan Qashqai +2 7 seater 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7Crdi 2012 Mazda 5 1.6Tdi 7 seater 2011 Nissan Juke 1.6 XE

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as the tailgate release handle.

The Scirocco is now available with the choice of six engines, four petrol and two diesel units – all engines meet the stricter EU6 emissions standards. The petrol line-up comprises a 1.4-litre petrol with 125 PS, a new 2.0-litre 180 PS engine and a 2.0-litre TSI 220 PS.

The new Scirocco R is now powered by a 2.0-litre unit producing 280 PS. Two diesel engines are both 2.0-litre units, with the choice of either 150 PS or 184 PS. Depending on power output both petrol and diesel engines come with a choice of sixspeed manual and sixor seven-speed DSG gearbox.

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NEW citroen C1 to premier at motor show

The new Citroen C1 is to be premiered at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show next month.

The all new C1 will be available in three body styles, a three or five door versions or as the open-top Airscape. They all have the same footprint at 3.46m long / 1.62m wide /1.45m tall.

There is a 196-litre boot with the parcel shelf folding away when the tailgate is opened, the boot capacity increases to 780 litres with the rear seats folded down.

There will be a choice of two engines, both petrol – there is the e-VTi 68 Airdream engine which is available with a 5-speed gearbox and featuring Stop&Start technology or a 5-speed clutchless ETG (Efficient Tronic Gearbox) which features a creep function and optimised pedal mapping, adjusting power

effectively for smoother get aways.

The alternative engine is the petrol 1.2 litre 3-cylinders 82bhp which produces 99g/

km of CO2 and on the combined cycle can achieve 65 mpg (NEDC figures).

Citroen C1 colour range includes eight exterior

colours (Caldéra Black, Gallium Grey, Carlinite Grey, Olive Brown, Lipizan White, Smalt Blue, Scarlet Red and Sunrise Red) and can also

be personalised with bi-tone colour options.

The Airscape is also bitoned. Contrasting with the body colour, the soft top

is available in a choice of three colours: Sunrise Red, Black or Grey. For a touch of urban chic, 14’’ or 15’’ wheel covers and 15’’ diamondtipped alloy wheels are also available.

The open-top Airscape is equipped with an electric soft top measuring (800 mm x 760 mm) which is operated by easy-to-use controls.

The C1 is available with a 7’’ Touch Drive Interface which offers grouping together of all the media functions (radio, telephone, video player, on-board computer). Cleverly it allows you to mirror the screen of your smartphone (subject to compatibility and installing an app on your phone) so that you can make use of your phone’s navigation, telephone, address book, music, web radio apps by plugging it into the USB port on the C1. www.renault.ie

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