19-09-2018

DUNDALK’S FREE NEWSPAPER Local author meets President

Caolan claims Scratch Cup

Potholes cause anger for residents

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Wednesday, 19th September, 2018. Vol. 11, Issue 38 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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Concerns have been raised locally over proposals

by Warrenpoint Port to dump dredge material from the sea bed at a site in the mouth of Carlingford Lough that could have a serious effect on marine life.

The Port currently carries out a major dredging programme every two to five years with material disposed of in the Irish Sea. However, new plans have been put forward to carry out dredging on a more regular but smaller scale, with material placed at a site in the mouth of Carlingford Lough between Cranfield Point and Greencastle.

There has been concern locally about what impact this will have with Margaret

McCarthy from the Sub Aqua Club citing damage to marine life as a major worry.

Warrenpoint Harbour are proposing to dredge the harbour and dump the material at the mouth of the Lough. This would be of great concern as it would potentially have a serious impact on marine life and activities in the lough. They are holding a public consultation event in Warrenpoint Town Hall today (September 19) from 4pm to 7pm.

“Currently the disposal site is 15 miles out from the port.

This proposal is to facilitate cheaper, more regular dredging and disposal within the Lough. As divers, we are acutely aware of the immense biodiversity Full Story Page 6

Hell and Back for Down Syndrome

Sadhbh’s Tribe are back and once again they are taking part in the gruelling Hell and Back challenge to ensure local services for children with Down Syndrome are kept running. Full Story Page 6.

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Charity Night

Karen & Martin’s Charity Night is taking place in Courtney’s Bar, Park St, on Saturday September 2 with proceeds going to help build a school as part of the Niall Mellon Educate programme. Tickets are €10. Raffle and music on the night.

Residents want help to fix potholes Dundalk Leader 19th September 2018

By Paul Byrne

Willow Grove residents have once again pleaded with Louth County Council to do something about the ever-worsening state of the roads in their estate.

According to Darren

Murphy who lives in the estate the road is littered with pot holes which are getting worse each year and causing hundreds of euro damage to cars.

Darren also claims that certain taxi-drivers have refused to drive up into the estate due to the bad state of the roads.

Unfortunately for the residents the estate is not currently in council ownership which means that nothing can be done at the moment as it is technically a private estate. There is a process in motion currently which will see the council take ownership but it is not known how long this will take. The uncertainty is one of the main bones of contention for the Willow Grove residents according to Darren.

“We appreciate that the estate is not under the ownership of Louth County Council but there comes a point where health and safety should come first. When we first moved into the

estate McCaughey’s who developed Willow Grove used to come up every couple of years and maintain the road.

Since they’ve gone the place has just been left to deteriorate with each passing year. The potholes outside my house are like craters and they are getting worse.

I have no option but to drive through them when going into my house. The whole road is full of potholes and it is not only a safety risk for residents but also to the likes of postmen, window cleaners, food delivery drivers and binmen.

“I’ve heard that there are some local drivers that refuse to drive up here for fear of damaging their car and who can blame them. If this is true it presents a safety risk for anybody who has to walk up into the estate at night given they can’t be left to their door. The council have already agreed to take ownership of the estate

so I don’t understand why they can’t do something now. This has been an issue for residents for years and we want something done before somebody gets hurt,” concluded Darren.

Fine Gael councillor Maria Doyle who has been helping residents with this issue over the last couple of years stated that she is continuing to put pressure on council officials but there is no date yet set for the takeover of the estate.

“I have been meeting with the Willow Grove Residents Association for a long time now and we have been having monthly meetings to try and get this issue sorted out. The roads up there are very bad and are badly in need of work. This is a statutory process so unfortunately there is a lot of red tape that needs to be cleared and surveys and visual inspections which need to be completed before this issue can be resolved.

It’s very frustrating for

residents but myself along with the residents committee will keep on pushing this matter at council meetings to ensure that it is done as quickly as possible,” explained Maria.

“The council have estimated that the repair job will cost €200,000 so I’m guessing that part of the delay from them comes down to finance.

We were asked in the council meeting this week if we would agree to raise local property tax and my response was that this would only be agreeable if the money was ringfenced and used to maintain estates to avoid the issues that are currently ongoing in Willow Grove.

“I do know that they have been working on a flood relief project at the entrance of the estate which is something One of the potholes at Willow Grove positive for the residents but we will continue to raise the issue of repairing the road until we get a resolution,” promised Cllr Doyle.

Threat to Marine life at Lough From page 1

within the Lough.

These plans will in all likelihood have a serious impact on this unique ecosystem. If protecting the Lough is of interest to you, please show your support by attending the meeting,” pleaded Maragret.

A spokesperson for Warrenpoint Port said the group is inviting members of the public and other key stakeholders to comment on proposed changes to how dredged material from the harbour is dealt with.

“Any decision to change the current dredging regime will be subject to marine licensing regulations and requires approval from the Department of the Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

“In advance of any new

marine application being made a number of studies including marine ecology and sediment surveys, geophysical surveys, and hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling will be undertaken.

These studies will inform all as to the suitability of the proposed placement location between Cranfield Point and Greencastle and the potential impact of any changes on the environment and will be published when available as part of the consultation process.

“Representations are welcome from all stakeholders in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland should be addressed to Royal HaskoningDHV which is managing the process – email Wa r r e n p o i n t . S i t e .

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St Joes Lotto

There was no winner of St Josephs GFC lotto jackpot of €3,600. The numbers drawn were 4, 13, 14, 26.

The €50 winners were: 1.

Eileen Cummings c/o Gerry Kinahan 2. Peter O’Connor c/o Ollie Corrigan. 3.

Rosemany McElroy c/o Tony Doherty.

St Vincents students embrace French culture and language during trip to the Riviera Thirty-six French language students from St Vincent’s school and their accompanying teachers got the new term off to a wonderful start as they embarked on a tour of the French

Riviera and attended a French-language immersion course at the Centre International in Antibes.

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Known for its old town which is enclosed by 16th Century ramparts with the starshaped Fort Carré, it overlooks luxury yachts moored at the Port Vauban marina.

The group followed a busy schedule of intensive French classes modelled on the European Framework for Modern Languages and graduated with a diploma after their week-long course, where they also met with students from various European countries.

In the afternoon, they

enjoyed excursions around the Riviera.

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Participants also enjoyed the Mediterranean climate and were able to swim and sunbathe in the beautiful little cove outside the walls of Old Antibes.

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They were accommodated by local French families which allowed them to experience authentic day to day life in France, with many of the girls commenting on how much their use of the language improved over the week as they were totally immersed in French home life.

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Sadhbh’s Tribe take on ‘Hell and Back’ for Down Syndrome Sadhbh’s Tribe are back and once again they are taking part in the gruelling Hell and Back challenge to ensure local services for children with Down Syndrome are kept running.

Conal Kelleher and Kevin Haughey along with a host of supporters from Ireland and further afield will take part in the gruelling Hell and Back challenge which is considered to be Ireland’s toughest mental and physical endurance challenge. The participants must complete a 10-15km trail route crossing rivers and lakes, climbing hills and mountains and crawling through bogs and swamps.

The group known as ‘Sadhbh’s Tribe’ also completed the ‘Hell and Back’ course in 2016 when they managed to raise over €17000 for Down Syndrome Louth Meath. According to Conal the battle to keep these services running locally for children with Down Syndrome is a never ending one and he is determined to help out again this year.

“Our aim is to raise funds for the Louth/Meath branch for Down Syn-

drome. The Branch represents more than 250 member families. They run local programmes on a voluntary basis. Early Intervention Home Teacher Programme. -Speech and Language/ Occupational Therapy Programme.

-Adult literacy Programme. The cost of running these is €150,000. In total Down Syndrome Louth Meath receive grants totalling €30,000. The balance is provided through fundraising by parents. Sadhbhs Tribe will take on the challenge of Hell and Back on the 29th Sept and we hope to help as much as possible with the constant effort of fundraising,” stated Conal.

“We have friends from all over the place coming to join us take on Hell and Back including a friend of mine from Germany who is bringing along her work-team so it should be a great afternoon and a bit of craic,” added Conal.

The event will take place later this month on the 29th of September in Kilruddery Estate, Bray, Co. Wicklow and Conal and Kevin along with many of their friends will be at the start line as

part of a fundraiser to raise money for the Louth Meath Down Syndrome Association.

Dundalk man Conal whose daughter Sadhbh has Down Syndrome fought vigorously alongside many other parents in Louth and Meath to reverse the cuts two years ago following a 60% reduction and they were eventually successful in their campaign as the programme’s future was secured.

There will be a barbecue in the Spirit Store afterwards on the evening of September 29 after the gang have hopefully completed Hell and Back and everybody is welcome to come down and enjoy some facepainting, food and music. Entry is free but there will be buckets going around and anything you can afford to give will be greatly appreciated.

If anybody would like to support Conal and Kevin’s fundraiser they can go to the Spirit Store on the evening of Saturday September 29 or go to his gofundme page at https://www. gofundme.com/sadhbhs-tribe-downsyndr-louthmea

Deagan Kelleher, Conal Kelleher, Sadhbh Kelleher, Kevin Haughey and Jack Haughey

Old Dundalk Society host first autumn lecture

The Old Dundalk Society in conjunction with Louth County Library is delighted to announce the first of its Autumn lectures of the 2018 season. The History of the SS Dundalk and its Tragic Sinking.

This lecture will take place in the Louth County Library on Thursday the 20th September 2018 commencing at 6.30pm. The lecture will outline the history of the ship SS Dundalk and how its tragic sinking had a pro-

found effect on the families of the crew and on the people of Dundalk. It also will discuss the main personalities involved, including the deceased, the survivors and their families.

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Alan Bogan, a member of the SS Dundalk Centenary Commemorative Committee, and has co-authored a book on the story of the SS Dundalk for the forthcoming centenary commemorations to be held in October

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Tomás appointed principal at Coláiste Chú Chulainn

Dundalk Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) have announced the appointment of Tomas Sharkey as the principal at Coláiste Chú Chulainn/ Coláiste Lú. Tomas joins the leadership team of LMETB from Inver College, Carrickmacross where he has been principal for two years having started there in 2016.

During his time in Inver College, Carrickmacross Tomas oversaw the review and implementation of new management team structures, the implementation of the new Junior Cycle, formulation of short courses in Enterprise & Design, Digital Media Literacy and Learning to Learn.

He has also led the growth in enrolment in Inver College and the Student Voice initiative in his school in conjunction with the National

Tomas Sharkey has been appointed principal of Coláiste Chú Chulainn

Council for Curriculum and Assessment.

Prior to his appointment to the position of Principal at Inver College, Thomas was a teacher of Gaeilge and History at LMETB’s Bush Post Primary School.

Speaking about the school, Tomas explained that Coláiste Chú Chulainn/Coláiste Lú is a coeducational, multidenominational learner–centred school.

Coláiste Lú opened in 2013 while Coláiste Chú Chulainn opened its doors in September 2014 with 80 First Year students.

In late August 2018, over 500 students have now taken their place in their new state of the art, modern school building at the Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk.

With the remaining 50% of the building to be handed over in November 2018, the school

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The Louth Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LSPCA) is holding a fundraising event on Sunday 23rd September in The Wellington Hall, St Mary`s Road, Dundalk from Noon until 6pm.

There will be two great raffles, bric-a-brac, preloved clothes, refreshments and plenty of bargains.

All are welcome to come along and support a great and worthy charity

Gers Lotto

There was no winner of the Geraldines GFC lotto jackpot on Tuesday September 11 with numbers drawn, 6, 10, 17, 24.

Match 3 winners share €200: Joan McAdam, Marlbog Road Haggardstown; Fergal McDonagh c/o Joan Murray, David Callan c/o Joe’s Shop Greengates.

Brides Lotto

The following numbers were drawn on Monday September 10 for the St Brides lotto jackpot of €2,000, 13, 19, 21, 32.

There was no winner with Niall Hall c/o Cluskeys the one Match 3 winner of €200.

Caolan’s excellent display secures his second Dundalk Scratch Cup Local hero Caolan Rafferty won the One Finance sponsored Dundalk Scratch Cup for the second time in three years at Dundalk Golf Club.

The 25-year-old shot two rounds of 68 for an eight under par total of 136 to win his home tournament by a total of six shots from Co Louth’s Gerard Dunne, who stormed through the field after an opening 79 to take second place on two under thanks to a course record nine under par 63 in the second round.

In the morning, Rafferty had covered the opening nine in oneunder par after an eagle three at the par five sixth and a bogey at the par four eighth and he then birdied the 10th, 14th and 18th on the way in to take lead after the opening round on four under.

That left him two shots ahead of Max Kennedy, Tom McKib-

Caolan Rafferty receives the Dundalk Scratch Cup from Martin McDonnell (One Finance) and Gerry Byrne, Captain, Dundalk Golf Club.

ben and Evan Farrell who all shot two under par 70s while Eanna Griffin was a shot further back on 71.

However, none of the chasers managed to mount an attack on Rafferty in the afternoon with Kennedy shooting

81, McKibben 83 and Farrell 80 to drop out of contention while Griffin managed a level par 72 to finish on one under.

During the second round Rafferty moved to five under with a birdie at the par four second but then bogeyed the par

three fifth.

However, back to back birdies at the sixth and seventh saw him turn in six under for the tournament and he got to nine under with three to go after birdies at 10, 14 and 15.

Although he had a bo-

gey on 17, the local man took par on the 18th to finish on eight under and six clear of Dunne.

Rafferty acknowledged that his win in this tournament two years ago kick-started his emergence as one of the top players in the

country during which he has established himself as an international squad member and captured this year’s South of Ireland Championship, his first major title.

“I started this year by winning the Laytown & Bettystown Scratch Cup, I’ve won the South of Ireland Championship and now I have won this so it’s nice to have won those trophies and the Inter-Varsities Cup as well.

“It has been a good year even though I missed a couple of cuts at the wrong time of the year but I didn’t get down on myself. I am maturing and accepting what will be, will be,” said Rafferty.

He will now take a break from golf before returning next month to lead Dundalk’s bid for a first national title at senior level when they compete in the AIG Barton Shield All-Ireland Finals at Thurles Golf Club.

News

in Brief Banned for one year

A man who pleaded guilty to drink driving was banned from the road for one year at Dundalk District Court.

Nicholas Muckian (41) of Sandy Hall, Tandragee Road, Newry, was also fined €50 following the incident at Annies, Kilcurry, on June 9, 2016.

He also pleaded guilty to careless driving at Racecourse Road, Dundalk, and was fined €25 by Judge John Coughlan.

Student had no insurance

A student who pleaded guilty to driving without insurance was fined €100 at Dundalk District Court.

Zhengong Loong (22) of 1 Carlinn Avenue, Mullaharlin Rd, Dundalk, was stopped

by Gardai at Doolargy Ave on October 9 last year.

Funding for library

Fergus O’Dowd TD for Louth and East Meath has welcomed news today that €275k will be made available to County Louth for digital services and facilities in public libraries.

Louth Camogie Final

Lorraine Young presents the Player of the Match award to Aoife Gregory

St Kevins had to dig deep before seeing off St Brides to retain their Louth Senior Camogie Championship title after an intense battle at Ardee on Saturday evening.

The Knockbridge side made a quick start and a goal from Eilish O’Hare and points from Daire Hoey helped them lead by 1-4 to 0-4 at the break. Caoimhe Matthews and Aoife Gregory were among the scorers for St Kevins.

Cara McKeever extended the lead for the Brides but the Philipstown girls enjoyed a purple patch and scored two quick goals from Alanna Dowling and Eleanor Smyth.

The Knockbridge side were unable to respond and St Kevins held on to claim the Fr Soraghan Cup for the fifth year in a row.

Louth County Board chairperson Lorraine Young, presented the Fr Soraghan cup to St Kevins captain Linda Fagan and the Player of the Match award to Aoife Greg-

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St Kevins: Cliodhna Duffy, Linda Fagan, Leanne Meehan, Courtney Dowling, Rinky Kelly, Sarah Mulroy, Niamh Murray, Eleanor Smyth, Susan Byrne, Katie Matthews, Aoife Gregory, Allana Dowling, Ellen Buterly, Cheryl Campbell, Niamh Logue, Aisling Matthews, Donna King, Caoimhe Matthews, Julie Guinan, Ailish Carroll, Sara McMahon, Lauren Fagan.

St Brides: Emma Gernon, Clodagh Fennell, Niamh Sweeney, Naoise Kirk, Deirdre Dunne, Caoimhe Hoey, Niamh Cunningham, Orla McGeeney, Claire Ward; Daire Hoey, Eilish O’Hare, Grainne Mackin, Cara McKeever, Sarah McArdle, Deirdre McArdle, Rachael Lynch, Roisin Soraghan, Christine Kirk, Aisling Agnew, Niamh Fennell, Laura Byrne, Aine McKenna, Orla McKenna, Yvonne Quigley, Trisha Byrne, Blaithin Sharkey, Sarah Clifford, Aimee McNally.

Louth County Board chairperson Lorraine Young, presents the Fr Soraghan cup to St Kevins Captain Linda Fagan

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DkIT boosted by €18.5m STEM funding investment Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) has welcomed a €18.5m investment from the Department of Education & Skills in STEM facilities at the Institute.

The capital funding will propel the Institute’s STEM provision with the expansion of available science and engineering laboratory space, the creation of an additional 760 places

across industry-focused disciplines, as well as the enhancement of existing Business & Humanities facilities.

DkIT was one of four Institutes of Technology (IOT) highlighted within the plan and received the largest capital funding figure of any other IOT nationwide.

Speaking at the announcement, DkIT President, Michael Mulvey

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The refurbishment project is expected to commence in 2019.

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Cormac is now in a position to offer his clients a much wider range of solutions than when he was with the main stream banks,

who are traditionally tied to one particular life company. In his new role he can advise clients on the full suite of products from a range of Life & Pension companies along with Self Administered/ Self Directed structures, which have been of particular interest to our clients over the last number of years’ John Kerr Director Cathedral Financial Consultants also welcomed Cormac’s return to the company. In particular John noted that in the short timeframe since Cormac re-joined Cathedral, quite a number of Cormac’s clients from his previous employment have transferred their business to Cathedral which serves to reinforce the confidence that they have in the advice which Cormac has given them and the esteem in which he is held.

Cathedral Financial Consultants Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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Cormac can be contacted on 087-3400980 or cmalone@cfc.ie

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Fyffes Cup provides a welcome boost for Irish amputee football

1 Mythology In Greek Mythology to which city did the Wooden Horse gain entrance?

2 Mining What bird did miners use to find out if there was gas in a pit?

3 Animals A Joey is the young of what animal?

4 Sea creatures How many legs has a lobster?

5 Transport In which US state would you find John Wayne airport?

6 Scouts What is a scout rally called?

7 Music What brass instrument plays the lowest or deepest note?

8 Language The word “anorak” comes from which

ethnic language?

Eskimo.

9 Ireland What is the second longest river in Ireland?

10 World Wars In WWII what was the Manhattan Project?

Stinker The Martin-Wasp car manufactures based in Vermont in the 1920s introduced what unusual safety device to their cars?

—this week’s answers—

Local company Fyffes has signed-up to support the Irish Amputee Football Association as it prepares to select a team that will represent Ireland in the forthcoming Amputee World Cup being held in Guadalajara, Mexico at end of October.

Under the arrangement, the company – already closely linked to football through its sponsorship of Dundalk FC – will sponsor ‘The Fyffes Cup’, a threeway cup competition which will be played at Oriel Park, Dundalk on Saturday, September 22.

Billed as the last major stage in Ireland’s World Cup preparation, it is also seen as the final

Irish international amputee footballer Garry Hoey is pictured with Irish professional football coach and former player Damien Duff and Emma Hunt-Duffy from Fyffes at the launch of ‘The Fyffes Cup’.

opportunity for players to impress selectors who will choose the sevenman starting team from a squad of 13 to represent Ireland in what will be their second Amputee World Cup.

The one-day Fyffes Cup competition will be played in a round-robin format with teams representing Bohemians, Cork City and Shamrock Rovers competing to decide the winner.

Each team will comprise five players, with substitutes allowed. Games are 15 minutes long with no half time and all teams are permitted a one-minute time-out per match. When all

three clubs have played each other twice, the top two will progress to the final to decide who lifts the cup.

Overseeing the contribution that Fyffes will make is the company’s managing director, Gerry Cunningham, himself a keen Dundalk FC supporter.

“As part of celebrations to mark our 130th anniversary, we are delighted to support the Irish team’s World Cup preparations.”

“We applaud amputee footballers and wish them well in their efforts to bring success to Ireland, recognising the extent to which each has had to combat adversity in order to achieve their goals, Gerry said.

Upcoming events at Dundalk Library A number of events have been organised for Dundalk Library over the coming days, starting with a talk on the SS Dundalk taking place on Thursday September 20 at 6.30pm.

Meanwhile, Tall Tales & Musical Stories from the Irish Countryside: Celebrate Culture Night 2018 with Len Graham will be held on Friday September 21 at 6.30pm

ADHD Information & Awareness: An information session with The Changing Lives Initiative about ADHD & the Incredible Years Parent Programme is on Wednesday

September 26 at 10am Heart & Bone Health: A Healthy Ireland talk with nutritionist Anna Ryan is taking place Thursday September 27 at 2.30pm.

1. Troy 2. Canary 3. Kangaroo 4. Eight 5. California (Orange County) 6. Jamboree 7. Tuba 8. Eskimo 9. The Barrow 10. The development of the atom bomb. Stinker – A St Christopher Medal.

Friary School Reunion

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in Brief Active Retirement Association

Dundalk Active Retirement Association meet on Mondays at 2.30pm in Carroll Mead Hall, Pearse Park. Last Monday the group was given information about entitlements for people living alone. At the end of the meeting we had a fun table quiz. On Monday September 24 there will be Sit Fit Yoga, while the choir will not met again until Wednesday 26. Activities are very suitable for retired people. New members are welcome.

Gentili Sunday

Mass will take place on Sunday September 30 at Calvary, Omeath, at 3pm in honour of Fr. Luigi Gentili (170th anniversary).

Fr. Dasan Kuttikkatt will celebrate Mass which will be followed by the blessing of the graves.

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Karate members impress in Dublin Members of Dundalk Karate Club took part in the CIKA Ireland International Open 2018 in Tallaght over the weekend.

The Under 14s were competing on Day 1, Liam Hoey was first to shine followed by Catherine Marcus on Day 2 who managed to win a bronze medal.

Teams travelled from, far and wide, including Denmark, England, Germany, Morocco, Scotland and all over Ireland, and with a total of 36 Clubs which consisted of 298 Karate-Ka entering into numerous categories which included both Individual and Team Events in Kata (Form) and Kumite

(Fighting), this competition was truly an International Karate-Ka’s dream competition.

Both Liam and Catherine have been selected to be part of the CIKA Ireland Team who will be travelling to Belgium in November, where they will be competing at the CIKA European Championships.

News

in Brief Bathbombs stolen

A man who stole bathbombs worth €7 in 2014 avoided a conviction after making a donation to charity.

Christopher Joyce (34) of 5 Aghameen Park, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, took the items from a shop on Clanbrassil St on July 19, 2014. Judge John Coughlan accepted a €50 donation for charity and struck the matter out.

LEFT: Catherine Marcus with Chief Referee, Sensei Andy Simpson from Scotland. RIGHT: Liam Hoey in action in Dublin

A

redundancy in 2008 was the catalyst for a complete career change for Siobhan Duffy from Dundalk. As a young adult, she had volunteered with various groups that worked with children and had always loved this line of work. Having four young children of her own at the time reinforced Siobhan’s belief that her career lay in this direction.

“I always had a passion for working with children and I knew then it was now or never,” said Siobhan, “so I decided to follow my heart and while working in various administration jobs, I began taking online part-time courses in Early Years Education.”

Her part-time studies were successful in landing her the full-time role of Early Years Practitioner in the Lios na nÓg Playgroup in 2008, a busy community crèche located within the campus of St. Joseph’s Primary School in Dundalk. She settled in, loved the work and after a few years, decided to continue with her education, but with a full-time job and a growing family to take care of, full-time study wasn’t practical. Siobhan contacted the Lifelong Learning Centre in Dundalk IT to check out her part-time options and subsequently was among the first part-time intake for the School of Health and Science’s Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Early Childhood Studies in 2014.

“We attended two evenings a week and every third Saturday plus assignments and the lecturers were brilliant at supporting us” said Siobhan.

“As we all worked in this sector, we understood the challenges and issues and were able to support and advise

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Siobhan Duffy, Graduate from the BA in Applied Early Childhood Studies, Discusses Why She Chose DkIT. each other. It was an all-female class and we work primarily in an all-female environment so we all felt that it would be great to have men doing the course as our young charges would definitely benefit from increased gender balance and more male role models.”

Siobhan completed her Level 7 two-year degree in 2016 and went on to complete the BA (Hons) degree in Applied Early Childhood Studies, a 1 year, Level 8 course with DkIT. “The entire degree course is normally four years, but because of our previous qualifications, we were exempted from first year and went straight into second year.” said Siobhan.

In the middle of her degree course, Siobhan was promoted to Manager of the Lios na nÓg Playgroup in 2015 and credits her studies in DkIT with giving her the confidence to apply for the role. With the support of the Playgroup Board of Management, she is now in charge of 28 staff looking after 190

children daily between the ages of 2 and 12 in full-time and afterschool care for 50 weeks a year.

“Making the decision to go back to education was not an easy one, I knew that it would demand a considerable amount of time, energy and the support of my family. It all worked out and it was such a positive experience. I love what I do and following my heart has paid off in so many ways for me.”

DkIT currently has limited availability on some of its part-time courses for entry in September 2018, including the Level 7 BA in Applied Early Childhood Studies [Advanced Entry to Year 2 Only] and the Level 8 BA (Hons) in Leadership and Management for the Early Years Sector. To view these courses or to find out more about your options visit www.dkit.ie/parttime or contact the DkiT Lifelong Learning team for guidance by emailing parttime@dkit. ie or call +353-0429370290.

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By Paul Byrne

Dundalk man Thomas Martin who recently released his debut novel entitled ‘The Life and Times of Mr Joseph Soap’ met with the President of Ireland last week where he gave him a copy of his book.

The novel is a humorous and heartwarming story about a grandfather seeking to cement his place in his family’s history.

In the hope of forging a lasting bond with his new grandchild, Joseph Soap begins to document his life and lessons learned along the way in a autobiography, which he hopes will one day form a detailed entry on his family tree.

Joseph shares advice based on experience garnered from the milestones in his life, and from each bump in the road he manages to pro-

Thomas Martin pictured with President Michael D Higgins

duce practical guidance on a whole host of subjects, including the importance of standing up to bullies, the benefits of an appeasing white lie and the belief in one’s

own self-worth.

As an S.O.A.P. — or Senior Old Age Pensioner as he refers to himself in an attempt to rebel against a seemingly ageist and shallow

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According to Thomas he was immensely proud to have been invited to meet the President and was delighted to have the shared the special moment with his

family.

“I met with the President of Ireland Michael D Higgins at the Aras on Sunday, were I officially presented him with a copy of my book. It was an absolutely great occasion and a really proud moment for me and my family who also attended the event. I brought my wife, mother in law and aunties and uncles from Dundalk with me.

This was an official event and it was listed on www.president.ie.

“Following the photo we had a lovely sit down meeting were we discussed how the book came about, the fact I started it in Lebanon, and writing in general.

We also discussed my link-up with the Age Action, which sees 20 percent of the book’s proceeds donated to the fine work they do for older people,” explained Thomas.

No luck for Louth Ladies in Croke Park Louth Ladies were denied All-Ireland glory when they lost out to Limerick in the Junior Final at Croke Park on Sunday.

The Wee County Girls were unable to produce their best form on the day against a strong Limerick side who eventually came out on top by 5-6 to 0-8.

Louth opened the scoring through captain Kate Flood but the

Munster side quickly took control of the game and scored three goals in a five-minute spell to lead by 3-2 to 0-1 at half time.

Louth fought back in the second half with points from Flood, Lauren Boyle and Aoife Russell, but they couldn’t get the goals they needed to get back into game and Limerick held out for a deserved victory.

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Change your life on No Car Day Dear editor, Sedentary living is now the second most common cause of early deaths worldwide. By leaving the car at home and walking or cycling on Saturday for World

No Car Day, you may change your way of life in such a way as to extend it.

Liam Kieran Dundalk Cycling Alliance

Course on Living with Sight Loss Starting on Tuesday 25 September, a free, weekly confidence building course, is to be held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk.

The six-week ‘Living with Sight Loss’ course will help people who have experienced sight loss to increase their confidence and independence.

The informal course will provide information and practical advice on a range of essential everyday topics such as

getting out and about, information about welfare rights, and how technology can make life that bit easier.

This Living with Sight Loss course is designed to address these issues through the provision of information, resources and contacts that can help people continue to pursue worthwhile, interesting and independent lives.

The course is available to anyone living with sight loss in Louth

and the adjacent border counties in the Republic and Northern Ireland.

We recognise that sight loss can impact on those living with the person affected so partners, family and friends are also welcome to attend.”

John Delany, Fighting Blindness Senior Counselling Manager, said: “Sight is probably our most treasured sense and the thought of losing it naturally gives rise to feelings of fear and uncertainty about

the future.

“The issues which a person with sight loss faces are both practical and psychological in nature as one transitions from a sighted to a partially or even nonsighted lifestyle.

Places are free but must be booked in advance by contacting John Delany, Senior Counselling Manager at Fighting Blindness, on 01 674 6496 or emailing needtotalk@fightingblindness.ie.

Dog Rescue movie fundraiser

Dundalk Dog Rescue are holding a unique fundraising venture by inviting owners to bring their dogs to the movies.

On Sunday September 23, An Tain will host the movie, Isle of Dogs, and tickets for owners and their dog are just €10.

All proceeds will go to Dundalk Dog Rescue’s Building Fund.

There will also be a raffle for VIP tickets to see vet Noel Fitzpatrick in Dublin on October 6.

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Family Notices novena

IN memoriam

birthday remembrance

Novena to Saint Martha.

BROWN

Murray Kevin (Victor) BROTHER 5oth Birthday

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

Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when Our Saviour lodged in thy house.

I beseech thee to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask (Mention favour).

Intercede for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities.

I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon which thou didst cast at thy feet.

One Our Father and three Hail Marys, and a Glory Be Amen; and a lighted candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made known with the intentions of spreading devotion to St. Martha.

This miraculous Saint grants everything before the Tuesdays are ended. No matter how difficult. E D

In loving memory of My Parents, Mary and Thomas, late of Culhane St., also my 10 Sisters and 10 Brothers.

May they rest in peace.

The day God called your name It broke my heart in tow, But heaven needed an Angel And the one he picked was you.

A mass, a prayer is all I just wish he could have waitI can give ed This they will have as And let you stay with me, Long as I live 50th Birthday But you left memories in my Remembrance of our Son heart Never forgotten by Daughter Kevin ( Victor ) Murray Angela and Family and all the The Heavenly stars are shining And that’s where they’ll always stay. grandchildren on a grave not far away Mass in St. Nicholas Church When we said our last good- I just wish I could rewind the clock Sunday 23rd September 2018, bye Or make it turn real slow 10.30am 7 years ago today.

I could have hugged you one It’s where we always wander more time It’s where we keep in touch With a Son we loved so dearly Before you had to go.

And still miss so very much.

No matter how much time will A face we would love to see pass A voice we would love to hear I’ll miss you every day.

And just to call you Victor Keep shining bright in heaven We wish you were still here.

So you can light my way.

And now it’s your 50th Birthday Happy 50th Bro, Love and miss We pray to God above you so much To put his arms around you Your sis Jackie, Bro-in-law Melo Contact Noeleen And give you all our love.

Happy 5oth Birthday Son and nephews Sean, Chistopher Tel 042 9320888 From your Mam & Dad XXX and Jason XXX

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Kevin ( Victor ) Murray Brother 5oth Birthday Today is fill of memories Happiness and tears Of your 50th Birthday Celebrations We have shared throughout the years.

And though I’ll always miss you The endless joy you brought Warms my heart with gratitude And fills my every thought Wherever you are resting I hope that you can see How precious and uplifting Your memory is to me I feel that you are with me In everything I do So I’ll celebrate your Birthday But I’ll spend it missing you So when I look up in the sky When it’s a starry night I will wish you Happy Birthday And blow you a kiss goodnight.

Happy 50th Birthday Big Brother Love and miss you loads, from your Sister Anita, partner Gus and Godson Aaron XXX

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Math’s Grinds, Leaving & Junior Certificate students, all levels, experienced tutor, advisable to book early to secure your preferred slot Tel 087 283 4156 LINE DANCING – Beginner classes, starting Tuesday 11th Sept @ 7pm in Dowdallshill GAA Hall, also Wednesday Morning 12th Sept @ 10am in Athletic Club, Seatown, Dundalk LINE DANCING – New beginners course Wednesday 19th Sept @ 7.30pm, Lisdoo Arms, Dundalk All welcome. Contact : 087-850-6576 YOGA CLASSES : Yoga classes for 55 years & over every Thursdays at 4.15pm in Dundalk Yoga Studio Collective Unit 25 Williamsons Mall Car Park, Rampart Road. 6 weeks €50 or pay as you go €10. Tel 085 7347133 or email yogawell@gmail.com GRINDS : Homework & Irish help for National School. Irish grinds to Junior Cert, all levels.

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No job too small. Call 086-876-0272

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MOBILE HOME TRANSPORT : Transported throughout 32 Counties. Contact : Eugene 086-607-1702 CHIROPODIST : House visits in the comfort of your own home. Contact ; Audrey Halpenny 086-1234-006

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL, We, Remcoll Capital Limited intend to apply for full permission, to construct 50 residential units (consisting of; 14# two storey 2 bed mid terrace dwellings, 14# two storey 3 bed end-of-terrace dwellings, 14# two storey, 3 bed semi-detached dwellings, 6# Two Storey, 4 bed semi-detached dwellings and 2# single storey, 4 bed assisted living dwellings) and all ancillary site works at Knockshee on the Old Golf Links Road, Blackrock, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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

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Ardee CS Junior Results Junior Cycle Results Day was a very happy occasion in Ardee Community School. The principal, Ms Jackson, congratulated all the students and said she was proud of each and every one of them.

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Following their very successful comedy ‘The Space’ in the Friary Hall last autumn, Spacers drama group return with a night of ‘Drama in the Museum’.

The audience can look forward to a double bill – a short comedy called ‘Mystery Tour’ by Colin Calvert

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Spacers return with ‘Drama in the Museum’ and also a One Act called ‘Ragman’ written

by Ratoath woman Eileen Kavanagh and performed by visiting drama group The Venue Players.

‘Mystery Tour’ is a one-act comedy set on a vintage coach. It’s the 5th Flower Arranging Society mystery tour,

and they’ve been out to Blockley Castle just like every other year.

But this year there’s and escaped elephant, a missing kleptomaniac, the discovery of a mistress and a most tragic secret will be revealed. The cast includes Maeve Montgomery, Barbara

Finigan, Stephanie Rocks, Eimear Boyle, Jack Montgomery, Martina Clerkin and Mary Richardson and is directed by local thespian Joan Wilson.

‘Ragman’, which won 10 awards in the 2017 All Ireland Drama Festival, tells the story of Christy Mullins, an

alcoholic living on the streets of London when he gets news from home that his only daughter is getting married. Christy returns to Dublin in the hope of seeing his daughter and wife Deirdre whom he has been estranged from

for 25 years, only to discover their lives have moved on without him. This is a tragic story, brilliantly written and cleverly told by the actors, in a way which draws the audience into their lives – past and present.

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Museum is scheduled for a two night run in The County Museum, Dundalk on Thursday September 27 and Friday 28 starting at 8pm.

Tickets available by contacting members of the group or Amy at 0862268606.

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The second round of the Bike Station Cyclo Cross league was held on Thursday last and saw a much bigger turn out than the first night.

A comfortable victory was taken by Belfast’s Glen Kinning, whom is a regular international cyclist and will be hoping once again to be selected for the Irish National team for the upcoming winter international races.

Second place was Cuchulainn’s Ray O`Shaughnessy, who completed over half the race without a saddle, which had become loose and fell off. Last week’s winner Gary Shiels had to settle for the final step on the podium this week. Meanwhile Jessica Jackson was first woman home.

On the open racing front it was the first round of the Ulster Cyclo Cross league

held in Lurgan.

The club had a huge turnout with 19 children taking part in the underage races, with the best result going to Rhiannon Dolan who got third in the under 12 race.

The club’s underage cyclists continue to improve with the Monday night session’s at the club’s training circuit really paying dividends.

Meanwhile on the

smoother tarmac the club had a number of rider’s participating in the Lucan Grand Prix.

The pick of the club’s results came in the A4 race where Dermot O’Rourke, making his debut very late in the season, picked up 5th position.

He was helped in no small part by team mate Aaronn McCann who give him a good lead out in the final sprint.

Dundalk Youth Theatre host an open day this weekend Dundalk Youth Theatre is back with an exciting new term on the 22nd of September. In conjunction with this, the group will be hosting an open day on Saturday September 15th in An Táin Arts Centre.

The open day is a free workshop for young people to come alone and try a drama workshop. Each workshop that Dundalk Youth Theatre delivers is designed to foster and support

creativity and confidence for each young person that attends.

Dundalk Youth Theatre’s cofacilitators for the coming year are Leah Rossiter, Cathal Thornton and Edwina Albrecht. Leah is Company Manager of Quintessence Theatre Company.

Leah specialises in physical theatre and improvisation from her experience working with Quintes-

sence. Cathal is a graduate of Trinity College and has worked with Various youth theatres throughout the country.

Dundalk Youth Theatre will be accepting new members on the open day and for weeks after.

Members must be aged 12-18. To register contact Edwina at dundalkyouththeatre@gmail.com or 087 294 9637.

Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold a Bereavement Information Evening on Wednesday September 19 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords, Co. Dublin. The Information Evening is a free event.

However, Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers.

If attending, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Tuesday September 18 or call the Information Line on 085 2888 888.

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Gerry Bell, Patrick Tierney Crescent, Castletown Road and formerly Fr. Murray Park, Dundalk, peacefully, in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, on Saturday September 15. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary Anne. Predeceased by his sisters Anne (Murphy) and Margaret (Hutchinson) and nephews David and Gerard (Hutchinson). He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing partner Caroline, brothers Jackie, Noel and Joey, sisters Kathleen, Celine, Mary and Alice, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Caroline Gray (née McCusker) Marlmount Green, Haggardstown, peacefully in the Louth County Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday September 16. Caroline, much loved wife of Johnny, devoted mother to Alex and Georgia and cherished daughter of Gerry and Helen. Caroline will be sadly missed by her brothers Brian and Barry, parents in-law Thomas and Margaret, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins, neighbours and many friends.

Tom McCarron, Mourne Vale, Avenue Road, Dundalk, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Sunday September 16. Tom, beloved husband of Barbara (née

peacefully in the Mater Private Hospital sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, Mc Donald), dear father of Niall, Allison on Thursday September 6. 6th September nieces, relatives and friends. and Alan, loving granddad of Isabelle, Anu, 2018. James, beloved husband of Anne Finn, and Ciaran, father in law of Fergal Mary Roe, Thomastown, Tallanstown, (née Matthews), loving father of Deirdre peacefully after a brief illness at Our Morrissey, Noelle and the late Síona, and and brother of Clem, Maisie Donnelly and Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Wednesday brother of Aidan, Bridgeen, Rose and the the late Hubert. Deeply regretted by his September 12. Sadly missed by her sister late Noel. Deeply regretted by his wife, wife, daughter, Deirdre’s partner David Bridget, Brothers Laurence and Francie, sons, daughter, grandchildren, son in law King, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sisin-laws, nieces and nephews, grand nieces daughter in law, brother, sisters, nephews, ters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and and nephews and her aunt Bridie Russell. nieces, relatives, neighbors and friends. friends.

James John (Jimmy) Smith, Anna Moira (Nancy) Sarsfield, Killally, Ballybarrack, Dundalk, Noel A Lambe, School Lane, Dunleer Ballyclare, Co Antrim and formerly of Beland late of Riverstown, Monasterboice, peacefully in St Peter’s Nursing Home, lurgan, Dundalk, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday Castlebellingham, on Tuesday September on Sunday September 16. Jimmy beloved September 6. Noel A, beloved husband 11. Predeceased by her parents John and husband of Miriam nee Short, and dear of Rosie (née Weldon) and loving father Rose, brothers James, John Jnr, William, brother of Margie Finigan. Deeply regretof Michelle, Sharon, Keith, Natasha and Patrick Laurence, sisters Mary Rose and ted by his wife, sister, brothers in law, Carlos. Sadly missed by his wife, sons, Mary Bridget. Anna Moira will be sadly sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, missed and remembered with love by and friends. daughter-in-law, brother Nicky, sister-inher brothers Thomas and Bernard, sisterAidan Mulligan, Ardan Gentili, law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, in-law Attracta, brother-in-law Thomas, Omeath, suddenly at home on Tuesday neighbours, relatives and friends. nieces, nephews, extended family, neighSeptember 11. Predeceased by his parents Sean White, West Terrace, Parnell Park., bours and friends.

Mary and Paddy. Very deeply regretted by Dundalk, peacefully in St Oliver Plunkett his beloved wife Mavis, loving daughters Tom McEvoy, Finnabair Crescent, Hospital on Thursday September 6. Sean, Dundalk, peacefully at home on Monday Roisin, Mairead, Shauna and Fiona, sonsbeloved son of the late Edward and Mary September 10. Tom, beloved son of the late in-law Owen, Laurence and Eamon and and dear brother of the late Betty Larkin, Thomas and Mary, brother of Vincent and granddaughters Lauren, Katie, Tara and Maureen Parkin and Josie Mc Guinness. the late Austin, Kitty and Frank. Deeply Eille. Also by his sisters Frances, Patricia, Deeply regretted by his nephews, nieces, regretted by his brother, nephews, nieces, Miriam, Sheila, Bronagh, Kathleen, Rose grand nephew, grand nieces, relatives and relatives and friends. and Pauline, brothers Michael, Sean, Kifriends. eran, Peadar and Patrick, brothers-in-law, James Kelly, Oaklawns, Dundalk,

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• If the steering becomes unresponsive due to surface water beneath your tyres ease off the accelerator until the car comes to a gradual halt.

• Don’t drive through flood water unless you’re sure of its depth.

• Allow oncoming traffic to pass through the flood water first waiting for the water to settle before you drive through.

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