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Stunning week for local sport

Wednesday, 18th September, 2019. Vol. 12, Issue 38 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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By Paul Byrne

It is a case of celebrations all round after another stunning week on the sporting front. Among the successes enjoyed by local athletes are Louth Ladies winning the AllIreland Final, Dundalk winning the EA Sports Cup, Eve McCrystal claiming another world title alongside KatieGeorge Dunlevy and Caolan Rafferty lifting the Dundalk Scratch Cup for a third time in four years. Louth claimed their third ever All Ireland Junior Championship thanks to a well-de-

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Rally to support Coláiste Lú

Following the withdrawal of immersive Irish language education at Coláiste Lú, parents and students of the school will take to Market square in Dundalk this coming Saturday from Noon. Supported by Conradh na Gaeilge, the rally will be a celebration of the Irish language, music and culture and the organisers say that they would love for the wider Co. Louth community to get involved and practise their ‘cúpla focail’ or to simply enjoy the performances on the day. Full story on Page 2

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parents staged a walkout on September 5th in protest at the unexplained withdrawal of Irish medium education at Coláiste Lú, where students had up to that point been receiving immersive Irish language education in all subjects. Students and parents marched from Coláiste Lú to Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) on Chapel Street, where they handed in a petition signed by all parents asking that Irish language education be reinstated immediately. At the time of sending this release, four weeks into the new school year, most students are still being taught one

subject through Irish, which is Irish. LMETB finally responded to parents request for a meeting last week, after receiving legal correspondence from the parents’ council. That meeting is due to take place this week, but the larger concern remains that LMETB have attempted to ‘deGael’ Coláiste Lú without notifying a single parent of this major change in policy and parents cannot see any genuine attempts to reinstate this policy as soon as is needed. Comhairle na Túistí Coláiste Lú (Coláiste Lú Parent’s Council) has received tremendous support from the public, media, Irish language

organisations and local elected representatives since this issue arose in late August. The parents have also received support from all local TDs. Last week Louth TD, Gerry Adams, publicly committed his support for the cause and has attended meetings with the Minister for Education and LMETB to try and assist in achieving a resolution. He said “Sinn Féin in Louth fully supports the continued development of Irish medium education in Dundalk and across the constituency. Coláiste Lú provides the only Irish medium second level education in Louth. Sinn Féin is committed to working with the parents of chil-

Eve secures another cycling world title By Paul Byrne Eve McCrystal added yet another gold medal to her ever growing collection thanks to a dominant victory in the time trial at the UCI Paracycling World Championships. Eve has formed a magnificent partnership with Katie-George Dunlevy and the duo enjoyed another successful World Championships taking home a gold and a silver from Emmen in the Netherlands.

Eve and Katie-George with coach Neill Delahaye

In Para-cycling the stoker (Katie George) is the rider with the visual impairment sitting on the back of the bike, with the pilot (Eve) steering the bike. Since joining forces in 2013 the duo have improved each year and along the way have picked up a number of world titles including double gold in both Italy and South Africa over the last couple of years as well as gold and silver in the paralympics in Rio back in 2016. The highly decorated Irish pair retained their rainbow jerseys in style averaging 45.612km/h for the 31.2km course, which gave them an emphatic winning margin of 55 seconds over nearest challengers New Zealand. Eve and Katie-

George then returned later on in the week to defend their road race crowns which they won in both 2017 and 2018 but missed out by the narrowest of margins as the New Zealand pair beat them by half a tyre length in a dramatic finish. According to Eve the pair were delighted to return home with two more medals to add to their ever-growing collection. “We worked so hard over the summer and it gives us huge satisfaction to see the improvements on the track. I feel we are definitely getting stronger as a pair and I was actually a bit shocked by how much we beat the New Zealand girls in the time trial. It was just one of those races

where we both cycled at our maximum potential and that resulted in a very good performance which was good enough for gold. “We just missed out on gold in the road race but we’re not too despondent as it was a really close race and for us it probably wasn’t hard enough. We would have preferred the course to be a bit more hilly but it wasn’t to be and we’re happy coming home with gold and silver,” stated Eve. Eve also paid tribute to coach Neill Delahaye who helped the duo get ready for the world championships and revealed that the pair’s sole focus now is for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo next year.

dren attending Coláiste Lú, the school management and Principal and the patron LMETB to plan a way forward. Children have the right to be educated in Irish; the government must provide proper resources to allow this to continue in Co Louth. There is a need for everyone involved in this dispute to work together to ensure that young people have the opportunity for an Irish Medium education.” Coláiste Lú is the only Irish medium school in the North East region, and the only one between Balbriggan and Belfast. The loss of the school would be a major blow to the region. The students of

Coláiste Lú and their parents are working hard toward a speedy resolution to the situation in the school, but in the meantime are inviting you to join them in celebrating our language and culture this Saturday from 12pm at Market Square. The students and their parents will be participating in ParkRun as Gaeilge (ParkRun Abú) at 9.30am at the DkIT playing fields, before heading to Market Square to enjoy the celebration of the language and culture they are so passionate about. Anyone interested in performing at or supporting the group can contact them on Facebook at Sábháil Coláiste Lú or by calling 0868459712.

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Archers in action

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With the Archery Target Nationals last weekend, the outdoor season for Target Archers comes very close to an end and all that now remains is the final of the All Ireland Series, which will be held later this month. The club is now turning its attention to field for the coming

weeks, before heading indoors. Competing in the Nationals for CúChulainn Archers were Compound Archers Éamonn Rogers, Christina O’Sullivan, Adria Quinn and Deirdre Rogers, with Brendan Forde representing the club in Recurve.

John Keenan in action

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In trying conditions Éamonn shot well, seeding in first place and winning the Bronze medal in the Individual category. Christina - after a long absence - shot really well, making it to the Bronze medal match and coming fourth in the Individual category, with Adria, Deirdre and Brendan all being knocked out in the quarter finals. Éamonn and Christina went on to compete in the Mixed Team Event and came away with the Bronze medal. Also competing that weekend, but in Field Archery was CúChulainn’s John Keenan. John, multiple medal winner in the World Masters Games in NZ and Switzerland, has had a terrific outdoor season at home this year. Last weekend he won the Northern Ireland Open Masters 1440 and 720 Combined Championships to add to the All Ireland WA Field Mas-

ters Championships, NI Open Masters Combined Target and Field Championships and also the Northern Ireland Open Masters 3D Field Championships which he had won earlier this summer. Members will be competing next, in Field Archery at the South East Challenge which is a 3D competition where the archer must guess what distance they are from each target. Next up for the club is the Irish Field Nationals in Enniscorthy and the Finals of the All Ireland Championships in Dublin where the club is expecting to do very well. Finalists include CúChulainn’s Éamonn Rogers, Deirdre Rogers (compound) and Brendan Forde (recurve). Cúchulainn Archers will be returning indoors shortly and will be holding a beginner course then. For information contact cuchulainnarchers@hotmail.com.

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St Louis Transition Year students spent a week at DkIT

St Louis get taste of college life No sooner was the TY Class of 2020 back in St Louis last week than 20 of them were gone again - to DkIT for a week of intensive immersion in an Entrepreneurship Programme designed especially for them. The students spent a week in DkIT in different departments learning about the generation of an idea, through scientific and engineering knowlegdge to commercialisation. The tasks completed involved skills such as team work, innovation and problem solving. Colman Ledwith, Head of Department of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering explained: “The purpose of the week is

to show the girls just what is on offer here in DkIT. They get a chance to work on their communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, all while designing and creating a commercial product. Ecouraging girls into Science and Engineering fields by exposing them to it at this age is also behind this programme. We are very happy to continue our links with St Louis again this year.” TY Co-Ordinatior Ms Martina Galligan is delighted that the strong links with DkIT are continuing to benefit our students. “It’s wonderful to see how enthusiastic the girls are from the get go in Transition Year. Our TY programme is an extremely busy

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one, from the very first day, and this year is no different. I look forward to further positive links with both DkIT and others to enhance the teaching and learning offered to our students here in St Louis Secondary School,” she stated. Students who attended the course got a feel for college life as they moved through the Engineering and Science buildings, and saw first hand the facilities available. They each had to make a presentation in front of their peers and mentors at the end of the week. All agreed it was a wonderful start to a busy Transition Year calendar.

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Golfers travel west for Barton Shield Call to provide All roads will lead to Westport for Dundalk Golf Club members on Friday for the All-Ireland Barton Shield semi-final against Rosses Point with the winners advancing to an afternoon final against either Warrenpoint or Limerick. It is hoped that as many members as possible will make it to Mayo to cheer on the team as they bid to go one better than last year when they lost to Athenry in the national final. Josh Mackin second appearance in the colours of Maynooth University proved memorable when he won a play-off to claim the R&A Student Summer Series at Carton House last Friday. He should rounds of 74, 70 and 69 to finish on 213, three under par, and it took an eagle on the last by Jack Broun to force a play-off but Mackin subsequently won. Eoin Murphy finished 20th. Brendan Lawlor has taken a major step towards qualifying for EDGA Dubai Finale which will be played alongside the season-

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Eoin Murphy in action at the Dundalk Scratch Cup over the weekend

ending European Tour DP World Tour Championship in November. Lawlor won the German Disabled Open in some style last week and remains third in the World Rankings. Three days after his Walker Cup exploits, Caolan Rafferty was in Lahinch as part of the Ireland team hoping to win the Home Internationals for the fifth time in six years. They had

to settle for third after defeats to England and Scotland and a win over Wales. Caolan and his foursomes partner Tiarnan McLarnon won their matches against England and Scotland while Caolan won his singles matches against England and Wales to finish the week with four points from a possible six. It was a good week for the Rafferty family

as Caolan’s cousin Kyle finally got a day when it all came together last Wednesday as he shot an impressive 42pts to win the Open Singles competition. The five handicapper also claimed the best gross accolade. The annual Dungreen Cup, which is a long standing friendly gents competition held annually between members of Dundalk and Greenore Golf Clubs

takes place on Thursday, September 26, in Dundalk commencing at 12.04pm. The time sheet is now open on BRS system and cards must be collected in the Pro Shop. There is no entry fee but a donation €5.00 is recommended with all monies raised going to The Birches. The timesheet for the Adult & Child Competition on Saturday, September 28 is now

available in the Proshop during the day and in the bar in the evening. The Annual presentation of prizes to juveniles for summer competitions will be held after the Adult & Child competition at 7pm in the clubhouse. There will be a small contribution required towards the cost of food and soft drinks which will be provided on the evening.

Fianna Fáil TD Declan Breathnach has said the school bus system is flawed and is leaving families with no way of getting their child to school. Breathnach commented: “My office has been inundated with calls and emails from parents who have been told there is no place for their child on a school bus. This includes those eligible for the School Transfer Scheme and those eligible for a concessionary ticket.” “Many parents who paid for a place months ago have now been told the place is not available and they will be refunded. Children with a bus ticket have been told they can’t get on the bus, it’s a farcical situation.” “Speaking as a former teacher, a common-sense approach is needed. If there is not enough space to bring kids to school, a bigger bus should be provided, or additional buses provided. I have contacted the School Bus section of the Department of Education on behalf of many families but there has only been generic and vague responses given. The Minister for Education needs to intervene immediately to ensure no child is left behind.”

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Businesses prepare for UK exit Business owners in Louth are being given the opportunity to continue their preparations for the UK’s exit from the EU at a special information session next week. The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation are inviting SME owners and managers to a free Information Session on Monday, September 23 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk. With the clock ticking towards the current October 31 deadline, Thomas McEvoy, Head of Enterprise in Louth, has urged local business to get ready. “We understand that even the concept of “getting Brexit ready“ is a huge challenge for many SMEs. For the most part it can be

hard to define what you’re getting ready for when the true impact of Brexit is still not clear.” “As a small business owner, you are not on your own. The Local Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland and a multitude of state agencies are here to help and support you in these uncertain times,” explained Thomas. “Hosted by Minister Heather Humphreys, this event brings together all of the state agencies providing different supports advice and information to SMEs. This free morning briefing, from 8am to 10.30am, allows you to discover what we can do to help. It also provides the opportunity to talk one-to-one with the various agencies and ask them your own

particular questions. “While the outcome of Brexit is still uncertain, we want SMEs in the north-east to realise that you are not facing it alone. We want to hear from you, to meet you and to support you. Join us on September 23 for this free event. Book your place by visiting www.localenterprise.ie/louth/ news or talk to us about our range of Brexit supports on 1890 202 303.” The Local Enterprise Offices nationally play a major role in offering expertise, know-how and financial support to local businesses. The Local Enterprise Office Louth is part of Louth County Council and supported by Enterprise Ireland.

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A Coffee Morning in aid of the North Louth Hospice is being held in the North End Bar, Bridge St, on Thursday September 19 from 9.30am to 11.30am. There will be a range of tea, coffee and hot chocolate on the day and all are invited in to have a cuppa and make a donation.

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There was no winner of the St Josephs GFC lotto jackpot of €8,600. The numbers drawn were 7, 12, 18, 20 The €50 winners were as follows 1. Mia Finnegan c/o Darren Finnegan. 2 ACDFS c/o Gerry Kinahan. 3. Dan O’Leary c/o Jim Hoey.

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The Dundalk branch of the IrishWheelchair Association are holding their AGM on September 27 in the Redeemer Resource Centre at 7:30pm. All are welcome.

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Dundalk Chamber met with Aidan McKenna, Regional Director and Deirdre Craven of the Regional Executive Enterprise Ireland last week. The chamber took the opportunity to outline its thoughts and to listen to Enterprise Ireland on the question of the North East. Pat McCormick spoke about the DkIT’S role in encouraging entrepreneurship and in particular the successful start-ups in Health Care (Nova Leah) and engineering. The campus was developing a number of clusters and had seen a number of other success stories such as StatSports, Digiweb and others Paddy alone spoke of the M1 Corridor and

our belief that this was the tool that could attract businesses to the region and particularly Dundalk. Paddy hoped that Enterprise Ireland would see the region as the logical place for UK and NI companies who an EU location need post Brexit. He also emphasised the local attractiveness as a second location for existing businesses, particularly those chocked by Dublin. Sean Farrell Vice President Dundalk Chamber indicated that retail was faring better than expected and that there was still confidence despite Brexit. This was down to the falling level of unemployment and the increase in population. Paddy Matthews suggested the need for

both office and incubation space. He mentioned a number of empty buildings that could be converted. Aidan and Deirdre responded by indicating that they were happy to work with the Chamber and were actively using the data gathered by the M1 Corridor to explain to both clients and potential clients the advantages of the region. Both stated that the designation given to Louth with two Regional Centres, Dundalk and Drogheda together with the proximity of Newry meant the area is receiving its proper attention. The meeting concluded with all sides agreeing to support each other in every way they can.

Caolan Rafferty receives the Dundalk Scratch Cup from Dundalk Captain Pat Davis (left) and Martin McDonnell of competition sponsor One Finance (right)

Caolan claims Scratch Cup Caolan Rafferty has won the Dundalk Scratch Cup for the third time in four years after dominating proceedings over his home course today. The 26-year-old Walker Cup player followed up a bogey-free five under par 67 in the first round of the 36 hole competition with a four under par 68 to finish on nine under and five clear of Warrenpoint’s Colm Campbell in second place, “It’s a good feeling,” said Rafferty afterwards. “I played really well and as Conor (Purcell) said I didn’t miss too many shots today. I put my-

self in good position off the tee and then hit my approach shots to within makeable positions. The birdies I did make, I chipped in twice, but the rest of them were pretty much straight-forward. Overall, it was pretty solid. “I’m still annoyed about the only bogey I made. I tried over the last two years to go around without a bogey but I bogeyed 16 last year and 14 this year for my only bogeys of the tournament. It would have been nice to go 36 holes without a bogey but that’s the joys of it and a win is a win at the end of the day,” revealed Caolan.

The only other sub-70 round in the afternoon came from course record holder and last year’s runner-up, Gerard Dunne of Co Louth, who shot a three under par 69 to finish in third place overall, six shots adrift of the winner. Dundalk’s Eoin Murphy bounced back from a four over par 76 in the first round to card a two under par 70 and finish inside the top ten while his senior panel teammate Conor Curran improved by five shots on his first round when carding a second round 72 to finish 16th on 149, two places ahead of Aaron Grant.

Kevins on top in epic Camogie final Conference on voting In another epic battle St. Kevins Camogie team secured the double when they saw off St. Brides in the Senior Championship Final in Stabannon on Saturday evening. Having already won the league final earlier in the year, St Kevins have now taken their sixth Senior Championship in a row. On a fine bright afternoon, the curtain was raised by a fantastic U 12s Final, where St Kevins young guns emerged victorious over their counterparts from Castleblayney in a tight and well fought game. The senior final saw St Brides enjoy the better of the first half as they went in leading by 0-6 to 1-2. The Philipstown girls picked up the pace in the second half and an early goal proved decisive as they went on to win by 2-6 to 0-9. The player of the match title went to St Kevins’ Sarah Mulroy whilst St Kevins Aoife Gregory and Roisin Maguire also impressed

St Kevins celebrate after their victory in the Louth Camogie Final

the judges as did St Brides Cara McKeever, Aimee McNally and Rebecca Mooney. Before presenting the cup to St Kevins, County Board Chairperson Lorraine Young thanked all members of the County Board, club coaches and administrators throughout the county for their efforts over the year. In her humble acceptance speech, the St Kevins captain Cliodh-

na Duffy paid tribute not only to her own side for their work and effort over the year but also to the St Brides team for a very well fought game. Cliodhna also brought her focus to the high calibre of players on both sides and her hopes for the early part of next year when players from these two and the other clubs in the county will combine their efforts for the first time in many

years when Louth will enter a senior team in the Inter County League. St. Kevins: Cliodhna Duffy, Amy Fagan, Courtney Dowling, Julie Guinan, Alanna Dowling, Rinky Kelly, Katie Matthews, Eleanor Smyth, Niamh Murray, Roisin Maguire, Aoife Gregory, Caoimhe Cunningham, Caoimhe Matthews, Paula Murray, Cheryl Campbell. Subs: Sarah Mulroy,

Ailiish Carroll, Sarah King, Sarah McMahon, Deborah Hynes, Niamh Logue, Linda Fagan, Ellen Butterly, Megan Hughes, Ciara Fox, Grainne Murray, Lauren Fagan. St Brides: Emma Gernon, Deirdre McArdle, Caoimhe Hoey, Niamh Sweeney, Niamh Cunningham, Daire Hoey, Rebecca Mooney, Niamh Belton, Orla McGeeney, Grainne

Mackin, Deirdre Dunne, Aoife Lawrence, Cara McKeever, Claire Mulholland, Aine- Louise Connolly. Subs: Una Kinney, Christine Kirk, Naoise Kirk, Sarah McArdle, Ann McCormack, Aimee McNally, Sarah Morgan, Eilish O’Hare, Kim Poole, Yvonne Quigley, Karen Shields, Roisin Soraghan, Claire Ward, Michelle Duffy.

A conference exploring the extension of presidential voting rights to Irish citizens living outside the State will take place in Dundalk later this week. Three keynote speakers have been confirmed for the event, which takes place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Thursday September 19 at 7.30pm. Rights activist, Laura Harmon, will be joined by barrister Mark Bassett and Colin Harvey, professor of human rights law at Queen’s University Belfast, for the conference, which will be chaired by Dundalk councillor Ruairí Ó Murchú. Mr Bassett said he hoped the event would attract interest from a wide range of people and there will be an opportunity for questions afterwards. One of the current issues around the extension of presidential voting rights is the fact that it is clear now a referendum on the matter will not take place in October, as previously indicated by the government. Mr Bassett said: ‘There is an onus on those who are interested in this to keep pushing the government to ensure that this referendum takes place as soon as possible. Professor Harvey said: ‘This is a relatively modest constitutional reform that would give welcome and meaningful recognition to Irish citizens outside the State. Ireland’s current approach is deeply problematic and this change would be in tune with international and regional trends. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Stadium Students bond ahead of a very busy schedule ready for the new season Management at Dundalk Stadium is making final plans for the resumption of horseracing at its Racecourse Road venue after a Summer break during which significant work was carried out in preparation for the commencement of its Autumn Winter season which starts on Friday September 20. The seven race meeting (first race 5.25pm) begins a run of 35 such events to be held over the coming September to April period. During August over 50 tonnes of Clopf fibre was blended into the surface as recommended by Martin Collins one of the world’s leading authorities on artificial all weather surfaces. Other enhancements currently in progress will see further improvements made to what chief executive, Jim Martin calls ‘the spectator experience’ with the installation throughout the stadium of new HD televisions and video walls. Other minor improvements and upgrades to facilities are also in progress in preparation for the Autumn, Winter series.

There was adventure and activities in abundance recently for a group of Leaving Certificate students from St. Vincent’s school as a large group of Sixth Years took part in a team building field trip. The day out was organised to promote group bonding as the girls reach the half-way point in their Senior Cycle. Year head Helen Daly explained: “Reaching Sixth Year is an enormous milestone for our students, and we wanted to give them an opportunity to come together as a year group in a fun and relaxed atmosphere,

before the pressure of study and exams begin. The Leaving Certificate and the journey towards third level can cause so much stress and worry and we felt it was important to remind the girls that taking time out to enjoy themselves and cherish friendships is also vital.” The thrill-seekers spent the day at Celtic Adventures in Clogherhead, where they took part in a wide range of events. These included body boarding, tag archery, stand-up paddle boarding and the hugely popular ‘knock your block off’ game amongst other activities.

Skeleton is found during roadworks A skeleton and pottery were amongst items discovered on Church St. during work on the Clanbrassil Street and St Nicholas Quarter rejuvenation scheme. Archaeologists were called to the scene to inspect the findings and Louth County Council representatives have stated that the find-

ings could potentially delay work in the area. The skeleton which was found close to Ma Brady’s restaurant is most probably related to the nearby St Nicholas Church of Ireland graveyard according to council officials. They also stated that the archaeological findings could po-

tentially delay the project but they would have to wait and hear back from the archaeologists. The work on Clanbrassil Street and St Nicholas Quarter was originally due to be completed this November but at the Dundalk Municipal District monthly meeting which took

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Numbers drawn for the St Brides GFC lotto jackpot of €14,600 were 2, 18, 23, 26. There was no winner. Match 3 winners: Irene Brennan c/o Self; Bernadette Mackin c/o Self; Maureen Corcoran c/o Gareth; Marie McGuinness c/o Shop; Joan Byrne c/o David Byrne.

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Efforts continue to save Sruthan House 1 Flags What is the traditional English name for the flag flown to identify a pirate ship about to attack? 2 Zodiac Which zodiac star sign is associated with the twins? 3 Language What is a ‘sheepshank’ and ‘the rolling hitch’? 4 Music Which nationality was the composer Frederick Chopin? 5 Games In Bingo what number is known as ‘Two little ducks’? 6 Ireland Who won the AllIreland Senior Camogie title in Croke Park recently? 7 Drink What flavour is

Cointreau? 8 Sport Name the only heavyweight boxing champion to finish his career of 49 fights without ever having been defeated? 9 Phobias Phasmophobia is the fear of what? 10 Geography The name of what country means ‘go and milk it’ Stinker What is the oldest surviving printed book in the world?

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Sinn Féin councillor Ruairí Ó Murchú attended the Sruthán House garden party on Saturday where he encouraged service users to engage in the ongoing HSE consultation regarding the future of the service. “The campaign is ongoing to keep Sruthán House respite facility in Dundalk open and available to service users. I have been in regular contact with service users since Sinn Féin held a public meeting in July regarding the HSE

decision to close the service,” he stated. “In late July Gerry Adams TD and I met with CHO8 Disability Manager Jude Ó Neill. We urged him to reconsider the decision to close Sruthán House and to engage with the people using the respite service there. “Service users have received a letter which states that this consultation will conclude on September 30 and at this weekend’s garden party I encouraged the people I met to make their

voices heard by contributing to the consultation,” Cllr Ó Murchú stated. He pointed out that there was a huge attendance at the garden party by service users, their families and supporters of Sruthán House, and many conveyed their fears that this vital service could still be withdrawn. “This further demonstrates the positive impact which Sruthán House and its staff has on people with disabilities and this service Toirleach Ó Murchú, Ollie Stevenson and Cllr Ruairí Ó Murchú at the must continue,” he added. Sruthán House garden party

Invitation to attend Alzheimer Café Alzheimer Café for people with dementia, their friends, families and carers will be opening at the River Café, Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk, on Wednesday, September 18 from 4pm to 6pm. Dr Atiqa Rafiq (Consultant Psychiatrist) and Dr Alberto Blanco (Psychologist) will present on the

award-winning Memory Clinic in St Bridget’s Complex, Co Louth which won Midlands Louth Meath Community Healthcare Organisation, ‘Making a Difference Staff Awards 2019’ Value improvement category. For information please contact the Dementia Adviser Maeve Montgomery

at mmontgomery@alzhiemer.ie or 087 748 9258 This event is open to everyone – people with dementia, carers, friends and family of people with dementia and members of the public. Alzheimer Cafes provide a warm and welcoming space for people with dementia, their family

and friends and social and health care professionals to meet, exchange ideas and learnings. The initiative is based on an international model and opens for a few hours on the same evening each month and some cafes run during the day. September is World Alzheimer’s Month and

is an opportunity to build understanding about a health issue that will affect more and more people as the years pass, while encouraging crucial efforts to support those already affected by dementia around the world. World Alzheimer’s Day is held on Saturday, September 21.

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Dundalk Leader 18th September 2019

Louth celebrate All-Ireland win

Louth claimed their third ever All Ireland Junior Championship thanks to a well-deserved 3-13 to 2-6 victory over Ulster champions Fermanagh. Louth’s captain Kate Flood led by example, scoring 1-8 in total as Darren Bishop’s talented young side powered away from Fermanagh in the second half. This was Bishop’s first title as manager having succeeded Michael McKeown who passed away just days before Louth’s Leinster Final with Kilkenny which they would go on to win in his honour. Unfortunately, Limerick proved too strong for Louth in last year’s All Ireland Final but Bishop’s talented side made amends in Sunday’s final as they overpowered Fermanagh to claim their third Junior Title. Louth were 1-6 to 0-2 up at the break with Flood scoring 1-5 of that total and they put the game to bed in the second half with further majors from Niamh Rice and Lauren Boyle ensured victory for the

St Vincent’s annual 5K

The St Vincents Secondary School annual 5K walk/ run will take place on Sunday September 29 starting at Noon from the school gym and all proceeds will go towards a multipurpose outdoor sports facility. Prizes include €200 for the first male and female, three month Felda membership for second male and female, while third place will win a spa voucher for the Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford. First female and male students under 18 will win €100, there is a Marshes voucher for second and Shop Local voucher for third. The event is a chipped race, with walkers welcome and this year there’s even a prize for the best dressed dog. Pre-Registration will take place from 9am to 4pm on Friday September 27 in St Vincent’s and from 11am on the day in the gym. Entrance is €20 and a limited number of T-shirts will be available to buy for €10.

The Louth squad that won the All-Ireland Junior Championship title on Sunday

Louth ladies as the supporters celebrated all around Croke Park. According to Louth Ladies PRO Dermot Woods this is a golden age for the game in Louth with some excellent young prospects ready to make the step up to the senior side in the coming years. “Sunday’s win was

great for Darren and all the team and they fully deserved it given all the hard work they have put in. Ladies football is booming in the county and we currently have approximately 2500 ladies registered to play spread across 25 clubs in the county. We have a very talented U16 Louth side who recently

won an All-Ireland and it wouldn’t surprise me to see a couple of those girls make the leap into senior next season. “To be successful you need to have a good crop of youngsters coming through to put some pressure on the girls in the senior set up and I think we have that now. Darren has a very tal-

Pic: Warren Matthews

ented young side and I believe they can go on and win some more silverware if they keep progressing like they have been doing. “A win in an All-Ireland does wonders for the game locally as it inspires the next generation of kids to join a club and take up the game. There were girls in

Croke Park on Sunday who would have went home thinking about the game and maybe thinking about taking it up themselves. The victory is a brilliant boost for the profile of the sport in the county and hopefully we can have a few more days like that in the not too distant future,” stated Dermot.

Photo society open to new members Dundalk Photographic Society got back to business for their new season in Conradh Na Gaeilge in Seatown and the club is open to new members of all levels, from beginners to advanced at a cost of €100. DPS will also

hold a Six Week Beginners Course commencing on September 18 at a cost of €120 or at €125 to include a year’s membership. If you wish attend the beginners classes on September 18, please contact Sean 0879040733.

blazed over the bar and when Daniel Cleary and Dean Jarvis both scored it left Robbie Benson with the chance to win it for Dundalk. It wasn’t to be however as the Dundalk midfielder tamely chipped the ball to Cherrie’s right with the Scottish goalkeeper getting down easily to save it. Sean Hoare kept Dundalk in it in Sudden death before Ally Gilchrist struck the bar to give Chris Shields the chance to win it. The defensive midfielder made no mistake as he sent Cherrie the wrong way to spark huge celebrations amongst the Dundalk players and supporters. Having won the first leg of the treble Dundalk have their eye on the second this week as they take on Waterford Utd and Shamrock Rovers in the league. A victory in both games will see the league title return to Oriel Park for a four-

Festival of History

Dundalk’s dramatic EA Sports Cup win inNews Brief By Paul Byrne

Dundalk FC secured the first leg of a potential treble thanks to a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Derry City FC on Saturday evening. Chris Shields was the hero of the hour with the big midfielder holding his nerve to tuck away the winning spot kick to give Dundalk a 6-5 victory on penalties after the game had finished 2-2 in normal time. Vinny Perth’s all conquering side had to do it the hard way after falling behind twice to the Foylesiders in front of a packed Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium. Dundalk were well represented in Derry with busloads of loyal supporters arriving en masse to cheer their team on in the driving rain. Derry took the lead after just two minutes when David Parkhouse reacted quickest to a spill from Dundalk goalkeeper Aaron Mc-

Carey who couldn’t hold on to Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe’s shot. Dundalk were denied an equaliser ten minutes later when former Lilywhites goalkeeper Peter Cherrie pulled off a great save to stop Michael Duffy’s goalbound header. The visitors continued to pile on the pressure and seven minutes before half-time they got back on level terms when Dundalk winger Michael Duffy cut inside before unleashing a superb curling effort which flew into the top left-hand corner. Unfortunately for Perth’s side they fell behind again early in the second half when Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe broke in from the right before taking a shot on goal which took a huge deflection off defender Sean Hoare before creeping past McCarey who was going the other way. Dundalk were handed a lifeline when Derry midfielder Grant

Dundalk FC players celebrate their victory over Derry City in the EA Sports Cup Final

Gillespie received two yellow cards in as many minutes as the home side were reduced to ten men. Derry were severely under the cos now and almost inevitably they saw Dundalk equalise for a second team with twenty minutes remaining when Sean Gannon poked home the rebound after Michael

Duffy’s shot was saved by Cherrie. At that point you would have got long odds on a Derry victory but to their credit they defended heroically for the remainder of normal time to ensure the game would be extended for a further thirty minutes. Derry continued to defend well in extra-time as Dundalk poured for-

ward in search of a winner. Livewire Michael Duffy almost won it late on for Dundalk when he went another trademark jinking run but his shot was well gathered by Cherrie. There was still time for one last chance for Derry as McCrudden got in behind the Dundalk defence but

the striker’s shot went straight into the grateful arms of McCarey. That meant the EA Sports Cup would be decided in a penalty shootout with both sides scoring their opening two penalties as Patrick Hoban and Michael Duffy netted for Dundalk. It was advantage Dundalk when Jack Malone

As we will soon mark the centenary of the First Dáil and the beginning of the War of Independence, Louth County Council is delighted to unveil the full programme for the 2019 Festival of History. The festival runs from September 24 to 28, part of the communities strand of the 2019 Decade of Decade of Centenaries Commemorative Programme, funded by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. With a diverse range of speakers from the top of their fields, this festival promises to be an exciting progression from last year. With a focus on the social and the political, the local and the national; the Festival will have something for every lover of history. Talks will take place in every branch library in the county and will culminate in two day-long events in Dundalk Library and Museum on Friday, September 27 and Drogheda Library on Saturday, September 28th. All talks are free but pre-booking is essential. The full programme is available on www.louthcoco.ie/libraries. To book contact the library at Libraryhelpdesk@ louthcoco.ie or ring 0429353190.

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Family Notices Birthday Remembrance of our Son Kevin ( Victor ) Murray Son, it's sometimes hard to know why some things happen as they do, for so much joy and happiness was centered around you. It seems so hard to comprehend that you’re no longer here, but all the happy memories will help to keep you near. You’re thought about with pride son with each mention of your name, death cannot change a single thing the love will still remain. Loved and missed From Mam & Dad XXX

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Kevin ( Victor ) Murray Brother Birthday

Murray Kevin (Victor) BROTHER Birthday When you lose someone you love The hurt is hard to hide But when it is your brother The hurt goes deep inside My heart still aches with sadness My secret tears still flow For what it meant to lose my brother No one will ever know. XXX

MEMORIAM

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You were very kind and thoughtful With a warm and loving heart And when other people needed help You always played your part You’re thought of every single day Whatever time of year But somehow more than ever Now your special day is here No present can be given And that’s really very hard But there’s a world of love inside This special birthday card Each memory is shining bright And treasured dearly too But memories can’t take the place Of a wonderful brother like you.

Happy birthday Victor, Love and miss you so much.

Happy Birthday Victor

Your sis Jackie, Bro-in-law Melo and nephews Sean, Chistopher and Jason XXX

Love and miss you loads, from your Sister Anita, partner Gus and Godson Aaron XXX

NOVENA 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). A D

BROWN In loving memory of My Parents, Mary and Thomas, late of 22 Culhane St., also my 10 Sisters and 10 Brothers. May they rest in peace. A mass, a prayer is all I can give This they will have as Long as I live Will you think of them today And a little prayer to Jesus say

Always remembered by Daughter Angela and Grandsons Jimmy, Paul, Alan and all theit Grandchildren. Mass in St. Nicholas Church at 10.30am Sun 22nd Sept. 2019

Family Notices Contact Noeleen Tel 042 9320888

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Dundalk Leader 18th September 2019

College facility named in honour of George Moore The memory of the late Dundalk business man, George Moore, was honoured at a special ceremony in UCD recently when an innovative business centred was named after him. The new €20 million UCD Moore Centre for Business was opened by founding donor and business leader Angela Moore to honour the legacy of her late husband, entrepreneur, philanthropist and UCD alumnus Dr George G. Moore, who was remembered as one of the founding fathers of the data analytics industry.

Integrating fully with the UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business across three levels, this expansive new wing increases the School’s physical space by close to 50%. Designed by leading architecture firm RKD, the UCD Moore Centre for Business brings a new generation of dynamic spaces and student experiences for the changing ways we live, learn and work. Business leaders from Ireland and North America will join corporate partners, alumni, donors, students and staff to mark the launch of

this exciting and evolving next-generation development. Speaking ahead of the opening, Professor Anthony Brabazon, UCD Dean of Business said: “As Ireland’s leading business school we have a consistent track record of investing in world-class facilities that present our students with every opportunity to excel and differentiate themselves as they enter the world of business. The launch of the UCD Moore Centre for Business exemplifies how leadership from alumni and donors, academia,

industry and the student body can collaborate to design an educational environment that not only looks towards the future, but is made with flexibility at its core in order to prepare students for a rapidly changing future. “The new facility is an exciting part of ongoing campus development plans that firmly place UCD as Ireland’s global university. “We are sincerely grateful for the extraordinary foundational gift donated by Angela Moore in memory of her late husband Dr George

Pictured at the opening of the Moore Centre for Business at UCD

Moore, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and passionate advocate for excellence in business

education. The philanthropic leadership from our principal corporate partners KPMG and

PwC, dedicated alumni and additional corporate partners, has enabled this vision to create Ire-

land’s most dynamic learning environment for business education,” he added.

Slimming World in Dundalk are celebrating their golden anniversary, 50 years of changing lives.  Now they have launched a campaign to recruit more people with a passion for helping others for the “best work in the world” with a special Slimming World careers Opportunity Event planned at The Crowne Plaza, Dundalk on Saturday September 21 from 11am to 2pm.

Slimming World is looking for people who have lost weight themselves with the organisation, people who can share their own weightloss success to build a fabulous career. There are also vacancies for experienced managers to help co-ordinate the work in the area and ensure that our unique support is available in every community.  The role is part-time,

with the potential to earn €150 - €500 a week for working 10-20 flexible hours as a self-employed franchisee. In-depth training is offered with a well-respected and recognised brand that has been established for more than 47 years, and all consultants get the benefit of excellent support from more than 300 head office staff based in Alfreton, Derbyshire.  Anyone looking for

a career that offers opportunities for growth and development and flexibility around family life could find that opening a Slimming World group offers the perfect solution. There are opportunities across the whole of the UK and Ireland. For more information contact Gillian on 086 3682507 or go to www. slimmingworld.co.uk/ careers

Annual Brian Keenan Walk Slimming World opportunities takes place this weekend The 12th annual Brian Keenan Walk, which takes place on Saturday September 21, provides a great opportunity to get active and see the North Louth coast in all its autumnal glory. Walkers will be afforded two different courses this year, with the more experienced offered a seven mile walk, from the Long

Woman’s Grave to Carlingford, where teams of four can compete for the Brian Keenan Shield. Registration for this event takes place at 1pm on Saturday September 21, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Carlingford and it is expected that teams from all over Ireland will attend this competitive event. For families, and those who

Action from the Louth U-12 Camogie final

want a more leisurely pace, there is an 8km Greenway Walk from Carlingford towards Omeath and back. Registration for this event takes place at Ma Baker’s, Carlingford. The fee for both events is €10 per person. For more information, contact Declan Murphy at 087 2657265.

recent deaths Saoirse, Finnian and Jacob. Joe Lynch, St. Fursey’s Ter- both her husbands, Michael Flanagan and family, niece relatives and friends. race, Blackrock, and formerly Rice and Kevin (Hitcher) Gray, Kathleen Flanagan and Geraldine Cunningham Sadly missed by his loving of Lurgangreen, peacefully sister Barbara Kerley, Kath- David Gogatz, nephew John (née Rafferty), Irish Grange, family also by Mark, Katy at home surrounded by his leen will be sadly missed by Garland and family, nephew Carlingford, peacefully, in and Shirley, brothers Frank loving family on Saturday her loving daughter Elaine, Brian Callaghan and his son Our Lady of Lourdes Hospi- and Kevin, sisters Marie and September 14. Joe much son in-law Dave, grandchil- Michael, her relatives and tal, Drogheda, surrounded Margaret, brothers-in-law, by her family, on Tuesday sisters-in-law, loved husband of Nuala (née dren Tara and Lauren, The friends. nephews, Maguire), dear father of Paul, entire Gray family circle, Ines Whelan (née Catalano), September 10. Beloved wife nieces, relatives, neighbours Grainne, Fiona, and Tara, nephews, nieces, wonderful Emer Terrace, Castletown of Fergal and doting mum to and friends. Road, Dundalk, peacefully, Baby Liam. She will be sadly Catherine (Kitty) Adams granda of Shane, Ciara, Ni- neighbours and friends. amh, Aislinn, Sophie, Oran, Patty Marmion (née Bran- in St. Francis’ Hospice, Blan- missed by her sorrowing (née Clarke), Point Road, Sean, Darren, Fiáchra, Conor, nigan), Carrickedmond, Kil- chardstown, surrounded by husband, son, parents Hugh Dundalk, peacefully in DealAva, and Niall, and great curry, Dundalk, peacefully her family, on Wednesday and Liz, brother Paul, sister gan House Nursing Home grandad of Tommy and Ross, at her home surrounded by September 11. Beloved wife Noeleen, nephews Dillon on Monday September 9. and brother of Donnie, Phil, her loving family on Friday of Seán and adoring mother and Paul, relatives, friends Beloved wife and best friend Frank, Kevin and the late September 13. Predeceased of Luca. She will be sadly and a large family circle. of Nathaniel and cherished St. mother of Máire McElligott, Agnes, Brendan, Desmond, by her parents John and missed by her sorrowing Miriam Dowdall, Ronan’s Terrace, Dundalk, husband, son, mother AnAnna (late of Knockbridge). Fintan, Jane and Margie. He Nat, Hugh, Miceál, Pearse, will be sadly missed by his Beloved wife of Seamus and narosa, father Vito, mother- peacefully surrounded by Eoin and Cormac, Predewife, son, daughters, grand- dear mother of Niall, Edel in-law Marie (Whelan), step- her loving family in Our Lady ceased by daughter Caitlín children, great grandchil- McDonald, Áine Savage and brothers and step-sisters, of Lourdes Hospital, Droghe- and son Padraíc (in-infancy), sister-in- da on Wednesday Septemdren, brothers, sister, sons Geraldine Garvey, She will brothers-in-law, daughter in-law Irine. Kitty in law Liam, Eamonn, Colm, be sadly missed by her lov- law, nephews, nieces, rela- ber 11. Cherished daughter will be sadly missed by her of the late Molly and Paddy. daughter in law Fay, neph- ing husband, son, daugh- tives and friends. loving husband, daughews, nieces, relatives and ters, sisters Phyllis Griffin and Margaret Cranny (née Miriam will be sadly missed ter, sons, son-in-law Jerry, Rockmarshal, and remembered with love Olive Duffy, sons-in-law Paul, Doherty), friends. Colette, Dundalk, by her loving sister Briege, daughters-in-law Laurence Conneely, Rock Gerard and Paul, grandchil- Jenkinstown, Lucy, Felicia, Ann, Bernice Road, Blackrock, and for- dren Mark, Dylan, Shauna, peacefully, in the care of her brothers Anthony, Brian and merly Galway, peacefully in Maeve, Clodagh and Ben, daughter, surrounded by her Patrick, brother-in-law Kevin, and Cormac’s partner KathBlackrock Abbey, Nursing brothers and sisters-in-law, family on Wednesday Sep- sisters-in-law Catriona, Phi- leen, grandchildren, greatHome on Friday September nephews, nieces, extended tember 11. Beloved wife of lomena and Anne, nieces, grandchildren, brothers and 13. Laurence (Larry) much family, relatives, wonderful the late Peter, dear mother nephews, extended family, sister-in-law, nephews, niecof Aidan, Rosetta (Mulrey), neighbours, friends and all es, extended family, relatives, loved husband of the late friends and neighbours. friends and neighbours. Doreen (nee Babe) and dear Rosie McCormack (née Cathal and Turlough and who knew and loved her. brother of Gretta and the Garland), Templetown, Car- adored nanny of Simon, Paul McKevitt, (retired Lec- Mary Sharkey (née Conlate Marie, Peter, Jarlath, lingford, peacefully, in her Pearse, Cara, Niamh, Ella-May, turer, IT Carlow), Crossneen, lon), Kells Road, Ardee, and Anna. He will be sadly 99th year, in Our Lady of Erin, Sarah, Max and James. 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Ann, brothers Dessie and of Aoife, Aiden and Kieran dren, in-laws, siblings, exHospital on Thursday Sep- She will be sadly missed by Michael, brothers-in-law, sis- and adored grandfather of tended family, relatives and tember 12. Predeceased by her nephew Seán and Nina ters-in-law, nephews, nieces, Emily, Sophie, Laura, Claire, friends.

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Cllr Marianne Butler, with the assistance of her son William raises the Green Flag Award for St. Helena Park watched by Cllr Maeve Yore, Elliott Mlimbila, Park Supt, Catherine White, Helen Byrne and Martin Holland, Dundalk Tidy Towns, James Burke, Willie Walsh, Tommy MGee and Benedicta McArdle

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scenes of a working arts space. 7.00pm - 8.00pm | Big Sing community event with Music Generation. Are you interested in singing? Then come along and join us in the auditorium for this Big Singing community event with Music Generation 7.30pm - 8.30pm | Mike Nielsen playing jazz guitar in the foyer guitarist, composer, educator and author. Mike is noted for his innovative performances and research. He has shared the stage with many internaCllr John McGahon raises the Green Flag Award for Ice House Hill watched by Sean McCarthy, Cllr Maeve Yore, Elliott Mlimbila, Park Supt, James Burke, Josephine Laughlin, Tommy McGee, Catherine Duff, Director of Service, Benedicta McArdle and Cllr Sean Kelly

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