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Sinn Féin Councillor Antóin Watters has condemned the actions of those involved in serious anti-social behaviour at Carrickarnon, North Louth/South Armagh border. There was estimated to be over 100 cars gathered causing a serious issue for residents and passing traffic in the area and Cllr Watters has warned that there will be a tragedy in the community if the issue is not resolved quickly.

The community have seen a huge increase in the number of cars ‘drifting’ and driving at high speeds through the area.

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The show must go on for Tie Wrap Gang

With Oriel Park out of bounds due to COVID-19 restrictions Dundalk supporter group ‘The Tie Wrap Gang’ watched the game in former club owner Paul Brown’s house on Friday evening. The game against St Patrick’s Athletic ended in a 1-1 draw with former Lilywhite Robbie Benson coming back to haunt Vinny Perth’s side.

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Anti-Social Boy Racers —Cross border approach needed From Page 1 Sinn Féin Councillor Antóin Watters has condemned the actions of those involved in serious anti-social behaviour at Carrickarnon, North Louth/South Armagh border. There was estimated to be over 100 cars gathered causing a serious issue for residents and passing traffic in the area.

Cllr Watters said “this issue has been on-going for quite some time now but it has seriously escalated over the past number of weeks. Last night at Carrickarnon was just ridiculous with the excessive noise, cars driven at high speed and drifting. (Drifting is a driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, with loss of traction, while maintaining control through the entirety of a corner).

“This is a very dangerous practice and drifting obviously can result in crashes or the vehicle flipping over, there is very little control of the vehicle and with so many young people present watching, it is a tragedy

waiting to happen, not to mention the public who happen to be driving through the area or the people living there.”

Councillor Watters has been work- Liz Kimmons MLA, Cllr Antóin Watters and Cllr Roisín Mulgrew (Newry) ing towards a resolution to this issue for some time and said “Ruairí Ó Murchú TD and I have been liaising with the Gardaí Road Policing Unit in Louth and our colleagues in the north Cllr Roisín Mulgrew and Liz Kimmons MLA have been liaising with the PSNI, what we really need is resources for a joined up approach, a cross border unit to focus solely on this issue and resolve it once and for all.”

Cllr Watters said “residents north and south have had enough of this activity. They are at their wits end.

Make no mistake, this is anti-social behavior and a danger to pedestrians, householders and drivers alike. There is a meeting planned with residents of the area in the coming weeks and I really hope there isn’t a tragedy before that.”

Show must go on for ‘Tie Wrap Gang’ Supporting Dundalk FC is a way of life for the supporters group who call themselves ‘The Tie Wrap Gang’ with the fifteen strong group supporting the Lilywhites home and away each season with passion and fervour. With that in mind the ‘Gang’ needed to fill the void on Friday nights given they are not allowed to go to Oriel Park to support Vinny Perth’s team.

So last Friday evening as Dundalk hosted St Pat’s in Oriel Park the Tie Wrap Gang travelled to Paul Brown’s house to cheer on their team.

Paul, who was co-owner of the club alongside Andy Connolly from 2012 until they sold it to Peak 6 in 2018 is part of

the ‘Tie Wrap Gang’.

According to Tie Wrap Gang member Gerry Curtis the evening went well although it was filled with poignancy as the group remembered old friend Harry Taaffe, the Dundalk FC head groundsman, who had passed away a few days earlier.

“It was a tough week for us as Harry was a dear friend to us all. We raised a glass to him and paid our respects for a great man,” stated Gerry. “I’ve been going to Oriel Park since 1953 and all of the other lads in the group have been going up years as well so it’s been tough for us not being able to go. We are all huge Dundalk FC fans and cheering the team on both home and away is like a religion for us and the camaraderie aspect of it all is very important so we decided that we would all meet up together for the St Pat’s match. As Paul Brown had the biggest house we met up there to watch the game. explained Gerry.

The Tie Wrap Gang who were formed four years ago got their name off the back of all the volunteer work they do up in Oriel Park and since their inception they have organised numerous charity fundraisers in aid of local charities around the community.

According to Gerry the group have helped many local charities in recent years including the Maria Goretti Foundation, Cuchulainn Blood

Bikes, Dundalk Dog Rescue, S.N.A.P and the North East Hospice.

“We travel together on buses for all the away games and have a goal time competition and we let the funds build up. We give local charities money out of whatever we have raised. We don’t do any of this for publicity or claps on the back. We are just a group of like minded people who love Dundalk FC and who want to help out in the community in whatever way we can,” explained Gerry.

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Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick TD has urged the recently appointed Minister for Education Norma Foley to take a cautious and measured approach with regards to the re-opening of schools later this month. Speaking in the Dáil the independent TD wished Minister Foley well in her new role while insisting that every measure must be taken to ensure the health and wellbeing of both teachers and students regardless of cost.

“First, I wish the Minister the best of luck in her new role. She is taking on the position at probably the most difficult time imaginable and I assure her she will have my full support should she undertake measures that will make

our schools safe for students, staff and parents.

The health and welfare of our students must be our number one priority.

“We cannot afford to take any chances with the well-being of our students and we cannot put a price on it. Whatever measures need to be taken now must be taken regardless of the costs. This pandemic crisis has showed us all how vulnerable we really are. Unfortunately, we may have to live with this dreadful virus moving forward. Taking this approach now, we must ensure we implement the right measures to safeguard students and staff in schools and colleges now and into the future,” stated Deputy Fit-

zpatrick.

The former Fine Gael TD also brought up the issue of SNA’s and voiced some of their concerns to the Minster.

“I have spoken to a lot of teaching staff and SNAs over recent weeks and months. Speaking on their behalf, I know they are extremely worried about returning to work in a few weeks’ time.

The Department needs to confirm that the use of personal protective equipment, PPE, is recommended and not simply optional for special needs assistants, SNAs, in classrooms that have social distancing of 1m.

“More guidelines are needed on infection control issues for SNAs carrying

Supports still required to cope with the surge in domestic abuse Local domestic abuse services are continuing to report a surge in requests for help as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

The increase in public awareness through campaigns such as #StillHere, RTE Comic Relief and the Irish Women in

Harmony video has had the positive impact of encouraging women to leave domestic abuse situations. Of course, this

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out personal and intimate care. Greater clarity is required in respect of the identification of students with symptoms of Covid and procedures for ensuring they do not attend school. Schools need to work on assembling substitute panels as a matter of urgency as staff may need to be vetted. Otherwise, replacements will not be available in time.

“I thank the Minister for making €15 million available for replacement personnel who will cover for staff with underlying conditions or Covid-related sickness. To be clear, we cannot put a price on the safety of our children while they attend school. If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is that life is pre-

cious and we must treasure it. In fairness to the Government, it is providing substantial funds to fight the virus. It is important that we use the money wisely and spend it on behalf of the taxpayer in the best possible way.

“I assure the Minister of my support for her efforts to get students and staff back to schools safely. I also assure her that should any decisions be taken which I feel are wrong, I will be the first to raise them with her. I believe in a healthy democracy where we can have open and frank debates on the issues of the day. I look forward to working with the Minister over the coming years,” concluded Deputy Fitzpatrick.

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CRiTiCALL Louth launched by Louth Volunteer Centre in July is a partnership between the Volunteer Centre, Safe Ireland (Women’s Aid Dundalk) and Scouting Ireland Louth. The aim of CRiTiCALL in Louth is to support women and SEEK artist Friz and Gerry Norman in front of their Brigid of Faughart creation which is located in children in the area by Bridge Street. Frizz was taking part in this year’s SEEK Contemporary Urban Arts Festival which facilitating the donation finishes Saturday. of critical goods to those that need it most. Their first donation drive took place on Saturday 11th July and was enormously successful.

Gráinne Berrill, ManLouth County Council is pleased to invite ager of Louth Volunteer nominations for Louth In Bloom 2020 Centre says “We were Nominations are for unsure how things would go on our first collection Best Kept Estate/Street/Apartment Complex (Less than 50 Homes) day but we were blown Best Kept Estate/Street/Apartment Complex (51 – 125 Houses) away by people’s genBest Kept Estate/Street/Apartment Complex(Over 125 Houses) erosity and willingness to give their time to this Best Garden cause.

Best Presented Business Premises Gráinne went on to say “Financial coercion Best Presented Hospitality Premises is a big issue in abuse; Best Biodiversity Project the person who leaves the home often does Prizes will be awarded for each of the three so with nothing and district areas of Ardee, Drogheda and Dundalk, no access to money so with an overall County winner in each category. unfortunately there is You may nominate your own premises or others a continuous need to in as many categories as you wish, and all provide practical, basic entries will be judged by the adjudicating panel items for these women in late August. and their families”. The Nomination Forms are available from Louth next collection day is on Saturday 8th August. It County Council Customer Services counters in Ardee, Drogheda and Dundalk, and will be focused on back online at www.louthcoco.ie to school but they have Nomination forms, along with three accompanying photographs for each entry, also received a number (taken from different angles to ensure your nomination is viewed at its best) can of specific requests from be submitted by email to louthinbloom@louthcoco.ie Women’s Aid for other items that they need, inPostal Nominations should be marked “Louth In Bloom 2020”, and posted cluding electrical goods to the Community Section, Louth County Council, County Hall, Dundalk by For more info go to Friday 14th August 2020. www.volunteerlouth. ie or contact Kayleigh All Nomination Forms must be received by Friday 14th August 2020. at 086 0431379, info@ Full details are available at volunteerlouth.ie or @ www.louthcoco.ie or from staff in the Community Support Section volunteerlouth on social media. on 042 932 2918.

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Engineers appointed for flood relief scheme

There was good news this week for residents who have suffered flood damage in recent years as engineers were appointed for the Flood Relief Scheme which will eventually provide protection for around 1800 properties.

Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), was in Dundalk last Thursday to announce that Louth County Council, in partnership with the Office of Public Works, has appointed Black and Veatch and Nicholas O ‘Dwyer (Joint Venture) as engineering consultants to carry out the design of the Dundalk, Blackrock South and Ardee Flood Relief Schemes.

The Dundalk, Blackrock South and Ardee Flood Relief Schemes are being delivered under Project Ireland 2040, where the Government is providing

Minister of State with responsibility of The Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan (front right) with (front L-R) Maurice Buckley, OPW, Jamie Reynolds, Black and Veatch and Richard Crowe, MD Nicholas ‘Dwyer. (Back) Frank Pentony, Director of Service, Joan Martin, CE of Louth County Council, Cllr. Emma Coffey, Cathaoirleach Dundalk Municipal District and John Sheridan, Cathaoirleach Ardee Municipal District.

an investment of €1 Billion on flood relief over the next decade. When completed, these Schemes will afford protection to 1,711 residential and 176 non-residential properties.

This news will come as a great relief for the many residents who have suffered flood damage over the last number of years including

residents in Mounthamilton on the Ardee Road who have been affected severely on several occasions.

Speaking in Dundalk today, Minister O’Donovan stated “I am delighted that my Office and Louth County Council has progressed this important Scheme with the appointment of consultants today. This is an important

investment for the towns of Dundalk and Ardee and the public should be assured that there will be extensive public consultation as the Scheme develops. .

Joan Martin, Chief Executive for Louth County Council added that “The Dundalk, Blackrock South and Ardee Flood Relief Schemes will build upon

the hydrological, hydraulic and other assessments carried out for Dundalk, Blackrock and Ardee as part of the North Western – Neagh Bann CFRAM Study. Louth County Council also recognises the success of the Carlingford Lough Greenway and intend to capitalise upon the potential flood defences from Blackrock to Bellurgan as a potential corridor for a section of the Great Eastern Greenway from Belfast to Dublin.

There will be a number of further public consultations as the Project progresses through Planning and detailed design and all relevant stakeholders will be consulted fully at the appropriate times.”

Fine Gael councillor Maria Doyle who has campaigned vigorously for work to be carried out locally to prevent flooding was delighted to see progress being

made on this issue.

“Obviously we still have a bit of a way to go before these flood defences are put in place but the recruitment of these consultants for the project represents a huge leap forward and will bring relief and happiness to a lot of families who have been plagued by flooding in recent years.

“Approximately 1800 houses will benefit from these works and it is critical that we continue to move forward and keep the ball rolling. Time is of the essence here and while today marked an important step forward with the project we must ensure that progress continues to be made and work can begin as soon as possible,” stated Maria.

The proposed flood relief scheme for Dundalk / Blackrock South consists of the construction of a series of hard defences, includ-

ing flood embankments and walls, rock armour coastal protection, demountable barriers, road raising, a sluice gate and tanking of two properties and is in the first tranche of projects to be progressed by Louth County Council within the 10year timeframe for the programme of investment. For more information, please contact OPW on pressoffice@opw.ie Louth County Council, working with the OPW, has agreed to be the Lead Authority in the delivery of flood relief schemes at Dundalk / Blackrock South.

The Dundalk / Blackrock South scheme has a preliminary cost estimate of €80.9 Million (this also includes the budget for the Ardee Flood Relief Scheme) and will protect approximately 1,880 properties once complete.

ognise that “the grey euro” is not targeted by that.

There are retired people on modest pensions, not paying tax and without mortgages who are in a position to take a mid-week break. The tax credit is of no interest to them, as they are not paying tax.

In the October budget we would hope to see a more targeted approach, giving priority to areas with high employment potential,

particularly the young. We would like to see an overhaul of the rates burden on business and we would like to see a concerted effort on interest rate reduction to European mainland levels.

Finally we would appeal to all those in the region whose earnings were not significantly reduced in the last 4 months to go out and spend locally. Buy and use the Chamber’s shop local vouchers.

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Dundalk Chamber of Commerce believe the €7.4b stimulus package to aid the economic recovery post COVID-19 has not gone far enough. While welcoming some of the initiatives introduced by the government the chamber stressed that more needed to be done especially in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Dundalk Chamber welcomes parts of the Stimu-

lus package launched by the Government last week.

We were pleased to see the pandemic unemployment payment, PUP and the wage subsidy scheme continue in somewhat of a different format , including the relaxation of some of the qualifying conditions.

We were also pleased to see the increase in the amount and the expansion of the restart grant.

Out own experience

with training over the last 4 months through Skillnet has shown a huge demand both from employers and employees for upskilling and training. We therefore welcome the additional funding in this area.

We also welcome the funding for Brexit advisors. We have been reminding members that that issue has not gone away.

However there are a

number of areas where we believe the Government did not go far enough.

The first is the failure to reduce the hospitality VAT rate down to match the UK rate of 5%. The hospitality and tourism industry in this area has always been neglected by Dublin but this highlights the problem.

The offer of a tax credit on staycation between October and April fails to rec-

Proposed loss of teaching posts at Rampark National School is a major cause of concern—Cllr Andrea McKevitt Cllr. Andrea McKevitt has expressed her deep concern and worry having being informed that Rampark N.S. is set to lose two teaching posts come September, based on the figures recorded by the Department of Education and Skills on 30th September 2019 where 170 students were enrolled in the school.

This figure is just one away from retaining one of these posts and six away from retaining both. This will result in a teacher pupil ratio of 32:1. Then the school is being asked to comply with social distancing with 32 students and 1 teacher in each classroom with 1 metre distance between each individual, is simply not achievable nor desirable.

Cllr McKevitt further commented ‘As a former student of this school myself I am saddened to learn of this planned reduction in teacher allocation, at a time

tions like this.’

Furthermore the school has recently built an extension to accommodate for the larger numbers coming through their gates and if this plan goes ahead one classroom will be left completely empty. The parents who have approached me are very disappointed with this decision and are willing to do everything possible to ensure that these teachers are not lost.

‘I have written to the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, outlining my grave concerns and I will also be tabling a motion for the next Council meeting asking for the support of my colleagues in this regard. The school community of Rampark NS and indeed the wider Peninsula commuCllr Andrea McKevitt has expressed her concern over Rampark N.S losing two teaching posts. nity will not take a reduction when the Roadmap for Safe ing and places significant ing to school having lost out ready this year. Where is this to educational provisions Return to School calls for demands on teachers and on three and a half months expenditure of €375 million should as this without a fight’ increased social distanc- students who are all return- teaching and learning al- going if not to assist in situa- concluded Cllr McKevitt.

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Cllr Watters welcomes money to Greenway Sinn Féin Councillor Antóin Watters has welcomed news that €200,000 will be going towards the Carlingford Greenway.

At the Council meeting this month, Cllr Watters received assurances from the Council’s Director of Economic Development, Planning and In-

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frastructure that funds would be available. Cllr Watters had raised concerns at the long delay in the planning stage and expressed concern that the offer of funding would expire and be lost.

“There has been a lot of work put into this project by the Council and by local people and

has been in the pipeline for a number of years. I was happy to received assurance from the Council and am delighted to welcome this €200,000 today that has been awarded to the project. It is a relief to know that everyone’s hard work will not be for nothing.

“Now that the fund-

ing has been secured the hard work begins again with engaging with residents in the route selection process.”

The funding received will cover the preliminary design and environmental evaluation for a section of the Greenway almost 12.5km long going from Carlingford to Cllr Antoin Watters.

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LMETB have launched a funding opportunity under Peace IV to support groups and organisations in Louth who are working to further the goals of peace and reconciliation. Funded through the EU Peace IV programme and managed by Louth County Council in conjunction with the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), this programme opened for applications on 24th July, with a closing date of 28th August, with all detail currently available through LMETB. Speaking at the launch, the CE of LMETB, Mr. Martin G. O’ Brien stated that ‘LMETB are proud to work with Louth County Council, to deliver this very valuable

programme to build positive relations and foster the values of peace and reconciliation in our local community. Under this programme, grants of between €4500 to €70,000 will be provided to community groups based in Co Louth, to promote sustainable peace building initiatives. LMETB are committed to the development of the local community and this is just one of many successful initiatives which have been developed through the Peace programme, in conjunction with Louth County Council and SEUPB over many years.’ Mr O’ Brien acknowledged the support of Louth County Council the Peace IV office in particular

in this regard.

Also in attendance on the day were the Cathaoirleach of LMETB, Cllr. Nick Killian, the Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Cllr. Dolores Minogue and Therese Mc Ardle of the EU Office, Louth County Council.

The Director of Further Education and Training in LMETB, Sadie Ward Mc Dermott, speaking at the event, indicated that ‘LMETB’s Small Grants Programme proposes to build and extend the capacity of minority groups within Co. Louth.

LMETB aims to combine the learning from the previously funded PEACE projects into the new Small Grants

Programme. This funding allows LMETB to continue to work with specific target groups such as children and young people, new communities, minority faith groups such as the Muslim Community and Church of Ireland, ex-political prisoners and disadvantaged young people in Louth. Through the Small Grants Programme, LMETB aims to deepen its engagement with these groups and communities to build positive relations.’

The Small Grants Programme will incorporate a series of actions aimed at enhancing the capacity for peace building among minority groups. Dr. Aisling Sheridan, AEO, said

“LMETB are delighted to have been awarded this funding by the Louth PEACE Partnership. This project builds on the excellent work carried out by LMETB under the PEACE III Programme and provides a unique opportunity to build better relations across the county.”

Applications are to be submitted before noon on 28th August 2020 and can be completed or downloaded at www.lmetb.ie More information on the Peace IV Small Grants Programme can be obtained by contacting the LMETB Small Grants Programme Coordinator on (086) 059 8585 or by email to aoboyle@lmetb. ie.

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Donating Diaries to ‘Our Louth Diary Project Our Louth Diary Project invited the people of County Louth to help record the history of the COVID-19 pandemic by keeping a diary of their everyday experiences.

Alternatively, people were invited to take a photo or a short sound recording of their local area. These diaries will be registered with the rest of the Louth Diary Project collection and preserved permanently in the County Archives, for future generations to understand what life is like for us during this extraordinary period in history.

Physical diaries or other hardcopy documentary material such as posters, notices or leaflets relat-

ing to the pandemic can now be placed in an envelope, marked for the attention of the Co Archives, along-with the Donation Form available on the Diary Project web-page. Donation forms are also available from Customer Services in Louth Co Council. Envelopes should then be deposited in one of the post-boxes at the entrances to Council offices at Co Hall, Dundalk Town Hall, Drogheda or Ardee Civic Offices, or at a Customer Service desk.

For digital material such as photographs or recordings, donors should note down the date, time and place, a subject description

on what it is and why they photographed or recorded it. They should also complete the Donation Form, which along-with further information for digital material, is available on the Diary Project web-page: https://www.louthcoco. ie/en/services/archives/our-louthdiary-project/ All diaries will be treated sensitively and if necessary, closed from access for a suitable period of time.

Donating Other Archives Louth County Archives is interested in acquiring archives and records that relate to all aspects

of the development of County Louth. Such archives may be from community groups, societies, individuals, organisations, national schools, solicitors or other businesses. These collections make available unique and valuable research sources for the study of Louth’s heritage. If you have a collection that you would be willing to donate, or know of someone who would, please contact the County Archivist by email at archive@louthcoco.ie or by telephone at 042-9324358 (office hours vary so please leave a message with a contact number).

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COVID-19 funding announced

Almost €180,000 in funding has been announced for towns and villages in Louth and Meath, to help community groups adapt to a COVID-19 environment.

The funding has been announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys.

Carlingford is set to be awarded €40,000 for the pro-

vision of café-style outdoor furniture, seating, parasols and traffic segregation in key areas of the town, as well as an activation plan for the town in order to increase footfall.

Ardee has received €25,000 which will support businesses, voluntary organisations and sports groups to develop an active online presence, including online platform, website devel-

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Council exploring homeswapping scheme Louth County Council (LCC) is exploring a proposal to enable council tenants to swap their homes under a pilot scheme.

City councils in Dublin and Cork are already taking part in the pilot scheme called Homeswapper.ie.

The Homeswapper.ie scheme allows tenants to register their details, the size of property they have been approved for and their area of interest, and it matches tenants before the local authority oversees the finalisation of the transfer.

LCC has been asked to consider joining the online system used by these local authorities, to facilitate tenants who wish to transfer from their current home.

After Sinn Féin’s Joanna Byrne raised the issue at the council’s monthly meeting, Director of Housing Services Paddy Donnelly said his team would explore the proposal.

However, he added that it would depend on resources and the capacity of the Housing Team to oversee another system.

“Louth County Council have in the past facilitated a small number of house swaps for tenants – the cases were to address very specific challenges and the practice is not the norm,” said Paddy.

“The matter of house swaps was raised at a recent Council meeting and

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A e u L t 1 3 j President of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce Sean Farrell announced Una McGoey as the new Vice President of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce. Sean would also like to welcome Una on to the Board of Management of Dundalk Chamber of Com-C merce. a t c e

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reference was made to a web portal that facilitates such a practice.”

He added: “I have undertaken to explore the option to use such a facility which may currently be under trial by a number of other housing authorities.

“When the matter is investigated fully, I will report back to Council probably in Q4 this year.”

Out of 239 requests, LCC has completed seven transfers to date this year, according to the latest figures.

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Mayo ultra cyclists Family Notices to pass through Louth

By Tamara O’Connell

A group of adventurers are set to bring their ultra-challenge to Co Louth as they attempt to cycle a whopping 1,900 kilometres across 32 counties in Ireland in just six days.

The ‘Mayo UltraCyclists’ are a group of adventure cyclists who take on an ultra-cycling challenge for charity every year.

Since 2016, they have completed 4,823km over four different cycles in just 12 days in five different countries and in the process have raised an incredible €88,000 for various local charities.

More recent cycles have been the 2,000km trek from Lourdes to Knock in June 2019 and the 1,600km from Lands’ End to John O Groats in June 2018.

This group is undertaking the enormous challenge of cycling 1,900km through the 32 counties of Ireland from

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The cycle is being held in memory of James Alexander Moore, who was cared for in CHI at Temple Street.

They will be starting in Mayo and cycling clockwise through every county - a staggering 320km per day.

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DUNDALK GOLF NOTES Eddie Rogers produced a near flawless round in tough conditions to win Leslie Walker’s Professional Prize.

The popular four handicapper had only one blank on his way to carding a round of 39pts which included five three-point holes and three birdies.

It was enough to pip long-time leader Martin Cairns (17) who had set an early target of 38pts while Josh Mackin, who will shortly be heading to the USA on a golf scholarship, took the gross prize with an ex-

cellent score of 39pts which was enough to see him drop to an alltime low of plus two.

A total of 276 golfers teed it up over the two days and the scoring reflected the test provided by a long white course with slick greens.

They were the type of tough conditions that club stalwart Rogers has always embraced and after parring the first he birdied the second when, after a big drive, he left a sand wedge inches from the flag, which was tucked in behind the front right bunker,

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for a tap-in birdie and three points.

Pars at the third and the fifth and a twopoint bogey at the index one fourth added another six points to bring his total to 11pts after five holes.

He then hit a purple patch over the next three holes as he picked up nine points with a birdie on the sixth, a three-point par on the index three seventh and another tap-in birdie on the eighth when another fairwaysplitting drive was followed by a precision wedge to within inches of the flag.

Another two points from a par at the ninth gave him 22 points for his outward journey and in a position

to strike for victory.

Three more pars, included a three-pointer at the index two 11th, yielded another seven points to leave him on 29pts with six holes to go.

At that stage it was just a matter of getting home safely but disaster struck on the index 16 par three 13th. Rogers’ tee shot found a greenside bunker but he totally misread his par putt to leave himself a slippery putt for bogey which he missed to record his first blank of the day.

However, he drew on his many years of experience and regained his composure quickly to rattle off four twopoint pars and a twopoint bogey on the

index four 16th. That Catherine (Kitty) HAMILL (née and Adrian. Son of the late Patrick 10-point haul brought Boland), Dundalk, Louth / Ardee, and Evelyn. He will be sadly missed him to 39pts and was Louth Late of Drogheda Road, Ar- by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughenough to secure the dee. Beloved wife of the late Bar- ters-in-law Siobhán and Āine, 2020 Professional’s ney, daughter of the late James and grandchildren Néamh, Āine, Seán, Prize.

Catherine and sister of James (Jim- Ciara, Laura-Lily, Shannon and HolEdmund Sheridan my), Dessie and the late Ollie and ly, sisters Marie and Attracta, broth(14) shot 37pts to take Mary. She will be sadly missed by ers Brian and Harry, brothers-inthe Veteran’s Prize on her sorrowing brothers, sisters-in- law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, countback while Tom law Sheila and Bridie, niece, neph- relatives and friends.

Dunne (10), Martin ews, grandnieces, grandnephews, Diarmuid (Patrick) MacCarByrne (13) and John relatives and friends. vill, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, PorMcErlean (22) took Ann McCague, Dawsons Demense, tugal and formerly, Dundalk, Louth. the category prizes Ardee, Co. Louth. Suddenly, at Our Peacefully in Loulé Hospital after with Juvenile Captain Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Droghea short illness. Sadly missed by his Padraig Grennan (16) da. Predeceased by her parents beloved wife Mary, his brother Niclaiming the juvenile Frank and Bridget, brothers Francie, all, nieces, nephews, in-laws (parprize with a tremenBrendan and Paul, sisters Joan and Kitty. Sadly missed by her loving ticularly Joan O’Callaghan), friends dous score of 42pts. family, brothers Martin, Paddy, Ger- and neighbours. Predeceased by Despite the difficult ard, Peter and her twin Sean, sisters his sisters Éilis (Brennan), Máire conditions the comMary, Rita and Breda, brothers-in- (Brady) and brother Éimhear. petition managed to law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, Agnes MACKIN (née Wherity), Carproduce a hole-in-one grand-nephews, grand-nieces, rela- roll Mead and formerly of Greenawhen John Morrison cres, Dundalk, Louth. Peacefully in tives, neighbours and friends. recorded the first ace of his career as his tee Majella Brodigan (née Martin), her 95year in the love and tender Grey Acre Road, Donaghmore, Kilk- care of Saint Peters Nursing Home, shot with a six hybrid erly and late of Fatima Drive, Dun- Castlebellingham. Predeceased by found the hole.

An Táin Arts Centre return for the 6th year running to Anaverna House with ‘Beauty & the Beast’ 19th – 23rd August 2020! Having lived a life in selfishness a handsome young celebrity is pun-

ished by a mysterious enchantress to look on the outside as he has become on the inside: a monstrous beast. The only hope to break the curse is to learn to love a young woman for who she is and earn

her love in return. But in a world of filters and hashtags, can anyone learn to look beyond the surface and see the man beneath?

An Táin Arts Centre’s bold, modern twist on a tale as old as time will bring Belle and her Beastly Beau bursting into the modern age around the beautiful grounds of Anaverna House, Ravensdale, to delight audiences of all ages.

Live theatre is back!

An Táin Arts Centre Director, Paul Hayes says ‘This year we are particularly excited for our annual family show in Anaverna.

Due to the nature of the show, in multiple outdoor locations with small audiences in family pods, we can adhere to Covid regulations but also deliver magical theatrical experience for the whole family.’

“Beauty & the Beast” comes to Anaverna House in Ravensdale from Wednesday 19th - Sunday 23rd August 2020. Tickets cost €13.50/€7(concession)/€30 (family), plus €1.50 booking fee per ticket. Booking can be done at the box office at An Táin Arts Centre on Crowe Street, Dundalk, over the phone on 042 9332332 or online at www.antain.ie

dalk, Louth. Suddenly at her home, beloved wife of Niall and adored mother and best friend of Hannah, Nicola and Niall Jnr. Predeceased by her parents Maura and Paul, sisters Olive & Elaine. Majella will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, children, adored grandson Daniel, sisters Briege, Mary, Pauline, Marcia & Loretta, brothers Paul, Leo, Gerard & Anthony, sister-in-law Katie, brothersin-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and by all who knew and loved her.

Peter RICHARDSON, Woodland Drive, Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, Louth. Peacefully, in the tender and dedicated care of the staff of Louth County Hospital. Beloved husband of Olive and dear father of Maria, Angela, Peter and Robbie. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Elizabeth, sisters Molly, Esther, Bernadette, Chrissie, Kathleen and Carmel and brother Peter Patrick, Thomas Joseph and Thomas Pascall. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, daughters. sons, sons-in-law Tommy and Peter, daughters-in-law Helena and Mary, grandchildren Thomas, Paul, Luke, Lisa, Peter, Olivia, Ian, Geordan, Sarah, Zoe and Adam, greatgrandchildren Mark, Izabelle, Sofia, Taylor, Eli, Levi, Ríonagh, Casey and Joshua, sisters, Una, Ollie and Rita, brother Jim, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Anna MURPHY, Newry Street, Carlingford, Louth. Peacefully in the tender care of staff at Carlingford Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Molly. Very deeply regretted by her brother Michael and sister-in-law Mary. Also by her nieces Elaine, Sharon and Marie, her nephew Micheal, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins Aine and Eimear Rogan and all her relatives and friends.

Patrick (PJ) McENEANEY, Greenacres and formerly O`Hanlon Park, Dundalk, Louth. Peacefully, in the tender and dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved husband of Bridie and dear father of Terence

her husband Paul-James, She will be sadly missed by her loving family daughters Roz (Dundalk), Aideen (Sweden), sons Peter (Australia) and Paul (Tasmania), daughter in-law Hett, grandchildren Ian, Keith, Jennifer, Susan, Gemma, Ruairi, Alex, Sara and Aran, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Bernard (Barney) HUGHES, Bellurgan, Carlingford, Louth. Peacefully at the Glencarron Nursing Home Crossmaglen. Devoted husband of the late Hilda. Cherished brother of the late Dan, Frank, Tommy, James, Annie (Mc Conville), Margaret (Hanratty), Bernadette (Mc Nally), Kathleen (Geoghegan), Eileen (Alison) and Evelyn who died as an infant RIP. Shane Halpin, Rock Road East, Blackrock, Co. Louth, peacefully in his sleep. Shane much loved son of Sean and Maurita, dear brother of Ronan, Niall, Tara and Fionn, uncle of Annamaí, Zofia, Claudia, Freya, Holly and cousin of Miki. Shane will be sadly missed by his parents, brothers, sister, sister-in-law Liza, brother in law Arthur, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Niall Corbally, late of Dundalk and Drogheda, 30th July 2020.

Suddenly. Niall, beloved son of the late Yvonne and brother of the late Michael. Sadly missed by his Dad Peter, brothers Andrew and Seamus, his beloved foster parents Tommy and Theresa, foster brothers MJ, Aaron and River, foster sister Destini his relatives and friends.

Harry Canavan (Jnr), 17 Church View, Dromiskin, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, following a short battle with cancer. Harry, beloved son of Bernadette and the late Harry (Snr) and loving father of Aaron, Holly and Becky. Predeceased by his brother Padraig and partner Joanne. Sadly missed by his mother, sister Roisin, brothers Tommy, Ciaran and Eamonn, extended family, relatives and friends.

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Traffic Incidents On Irish Roads Quadruple Post-Lockdown Motorists are being urged to exercise additional caution on the road ahead of an expected increase in cross-country travel during August, as the number of traffic incidents on Irish roads has quadrupled in the

post-lockdown period.

While traffic volumes have doubled in the post-lockdown period, the number of traffic incidents reported by AA Roadwatch has increased by 341% compared to

the lockdown period.

Since Phase 3, the AA Roadwatch team have reported an average of 53 traffic incidents per week compared to a weekly average of 12 such incidents during the lockdown. Since entering Phase 3, the

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to exercise additional caution in the days and weeks ahead and to reduce their speed when necessary so as to reduce the risk of an incident occurring.”

“One of the few positives from the COVID-19 outbreak has been the significant

increase in people across the country and of all ages choosing to walk or cycle more regularly than they would have before the outbreak. Motorists must adapt their behaviour to this fact and share road space safely with more vulnerable road users.”

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116D SPORT AUTO BLACK 1.6 HDI BLUE FEEL WHITE 1.6 HDI FEEL ED GREY 1.6 DIESEL MTJ POPSTAR RED 1.5 TDCI TITANIUM WHITE 1.6 CRDI DELUXE BEIGE 1.0 PETROL DELUXE WHITE 1.4 PETROL DELUXE SILVER 1.7 CRDI EXECUTIVE BLUE 1.0 PETROL CLASSIC RED 1.7 CRDI COMFORT + WHITE 1.7 CRDI EXECUTIVE BEIGE 1.0 PETROL TX YELLOW 2.2 EXECUTIVE SE GREY 1.5 PETROL EXEC GREY 1.0 SV RED 1.5DCI SV BLUE 1.5 DCI SV RED 1.2 PETROL SV GREY 1.6 DIESEL SC GREY 1.6 DIESEL SC GREY 1.2 PETROL ACTIVE BROWN 1.2 PETROL DYNAM NAV BLACK 1.2 PETROL EXPRESSION SILVER 1.0 TCE DYN NAV RED 1.5 DCI AUTO DYNA NAV RED 1.5 DCI S NAV BLUE 1.0 PETROL DYNAM NAV RED 1.0 PETROL DYNAM NAV BLUE 1.0MPI SE GREY 1.6 TDI SE GREY 1.6 TDI SE GREY 1.0 PETROL ACTIVE GREY 1.6 TDI AMBITION GREY 1.2 PETROL LUNA GREY 1.6 TL 120BHP GREY 1.6TDCI HL WHITE 1.0 TRENDLINE RED 2.0 DIESEL D2 MOMENTUM BLUE 2.0 D2 SE AUTO SILVER

MILES

PRICE

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Dundalk Leader 6th August 2020

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A l l Yo u C an Eat Buffet Opening Hours

Lunch

Dinner

Bank Holidays..... 13.00 - 21.00 Sunday................. 13.00 - 21.00 Monday............... 13.00 - 21.00 Tuesday............... 13.00 - 21.00 Wednesday......... 13.00 - 21.00 Thursday.............. 13.00 - 21.00 Friday................... 12.00 - 22.00 Saturday.............. 12.00 - 22.00

£12.99 £12.99 £8.99 £8.99 £8.99 £8.99 £8.99 £9.99

£12.99 £12.99 £11.99 £11.99 £11.99 £11.99 £12.99 £12.99

Before 4.30pm

Starts at 5pm

Kids under 150cm eat for half price!

Kids under 100cm eat for £2.99

Kitchen closes 30 minutes prior to closing (every night) Restaurant opens at 1pm sunday/bank holidays (dinner prices apply)

GRAB ‘N’ GO TAKEAWAY BOX

£6.00 We’re open for business as usual. We at Bravo have made a few changes to our restaurant to ensure and maintain a safe environment for both our customers and staff.

We’ve installed protective screens around our buffet and bar area. Sanitary stations are placed throughout the restaurant for all customers to avail of.

All staff within the restaurant have been adhering to government guidelines through wearing appropriate PPE, including face masks and gloves.

A one way system has been put in place in order to maintain a one meter distance at all times and to minimise contact.

We are still operating our takeaway and delivery service from 4:30pm each day.

Thank you for your continued support and hope to see you soon!

Unit 2, Phase 2, The QuayS Shopping Centre, Newry bt358qs

Tel: 028 302 50444

https: //Facebook.com/BravoNewry www.bravolive.co.uk