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Wednesday, 14th September, 2022. Vol. 15, Issue 37 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

Dundalk FC tackle mental health issues

By Tamara O’Connell

Valid until 20-09-2022

Dundalk FC have launched a new mental health and wellbeing programme in memory of their former groundsman Harry Taaffe.

The initiative is called the Dundalk FC Harry Taaffe Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme and aims to educate and increase awareness about mental health.

Former Dundalk FC groundsman and videographer Harry Taaffe, aged 58, tragically died by suicide on July 26, 2020.

The well-known O’Hanlon Park man died just three days after he had attended the Department of Psychiatry in Crosslanes in Drogheda where he had been referred to by his GP. Fyffes is supporting the campaign, which will be led by Derek Pepper, a mental health officer with Head in the Game.

Dundalk FC is planning to link up with See Change, a national partnership which is tackling the perception of mental health issues.

Employees from Dundalk FC and Fyffes will also participate in a safeTALK workshop, the HSE’s programme that prepares participants to recognise and engage with people who may be having thoughts of suicide.

Additional safeTALK workshops will be available to members of the club’s coaching staff and the local community.

Dundalk FC is also organising a mental health information and awareness event for October, which will include guest speakers with knowledge of mental health problems.

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Irish Coast Guard Celebrates 200th Anniversary in Greenore

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD and Minister of State with specific responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard, Hildegarde Naughton TD with members of the Greenore Coast Guard Station, County Louth as they mark 200 years of the Lifesaving service.

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Dundalk FC tackle mental health issues Continued from Page 1 Martin Connolly, chief operating officer of Dundalk FC spoke on the club’s website about the programme and what he hoped it could achieve.

“We are delighted to announce the Dundalk FC Harry Taaffe Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme.

“We believe that discussions around mental health and suicide prevention and a coordinated

plan of action from government and national and local services are a priority in Ireland at this moment in time.

“As a community football club, we want to try and lead that discussion and if we can equip our players, staff, supporters and sponsors with the skills to recognise the signs of depression, or help one person through a safeTALK workshop, then this programme will have achieved its aims.

“We would like to thank one of our supporters, Derek Pepper, for kindly sharing his expertise and knowledge to lead this programme and we would also like to thank our good friends at Fyffes who have once again demonstrated their support for the club and the community by supporting us with this venture.

“Since his tragic passing from suicide in 2020, we have looked at various ways to honour the memory of Harry Taaffe. We hope that naming this

initiative after him will be a fitting tribute to a great friend and supporter of Dundalk FC. “The programme gets underway in September and we would welcome any supporter or company within our community who wishes to partake in one of our safeTALK workshops over the coming months.”

Speaking on behalf of the Taaffe family, Harry’s son Shane Taaffe, who is also involved with Head In The Game, said: “Harry was a massive Dundalk FC supporter and volunteer and some of his happiest times were spent around Oriel Park so we are delighted to see his name associated with this terrific initiative from the club.

“If this programme helps one person with their struggles or makes one family aware of where they The late Harry Taaffe can get help then it will have achieved its objective and we know that Harry would be extremely proud of that.”

World War 1 monument to be completed in coming weeks

The World War 1 Memorial Monument, which has caused so much controversy due to copyright issues, is set to be completed shortly, councillors were told at the recent Municipal District September Meeting.

The monument was originally supposed to be unveiled last May but the official ceremony was cancelled at the last minute following legal action from American sculptor Sabin Howard.

Howard claimed the image being used by Louth County Council on the centerpiece of their monument was based on his work and he threatened legal action for copyright infringement. The image was immediately covered up by Louth

The World War 1 Memorial Monument.

County Council, as place the alleged copythey waited on an righted image.

The idea to erect a updated design to remonument to honour the memory of the 310 men from Co. Louth who lost their lives in Funded Training for World War 1 was first approved by Dundalk Eligible Employees Town Council in 2014 Applications Now Open following an All Party Motion with former for Autumn Courses councillors Mark Deary and Eamonn Are you an employer or O’Boyle welcoming Retail employee who would like to the decision.

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Director of Services for Louth County Council, Thomas McEvoy told councillors that the new memorial will include the work of Slane born poet, Francis Ledwidge, who was killed in action during World War 1.

A statement from Louth County Council confirmed that work on the monument is almost completed and that a launch will be held for the memorial.

“At present, work is progressing on the WWI memorial and is expected to be complete in coming weeks.

Following completion of works it is hoped to be able to host a brief launch of the memorial,” read the state-

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17 and 18 year old students are being excluded from travel fare discounts First year students who are facing commutes from Louth to colleges outside Louth are being discriminated against because the youth travel fare reductions do not apply to them if they are not 19, according to Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú.

The Sinn Féin TD spoke to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan at an event in Greenore on Thursday and asked him to address a gap in the recent public transport fare reduction measures, which has resulted in 17 and 18-year-olds who use private bus operators receiving no reduction in transport fares at all.

Deputy Ó Murchú cited one case from his constituency office last week where an 18-yearold woman from the south of the county who is due to start at Trinity College later this month has to pay €68 a week in bus fares, compared to €34 a week if she was 19.

While the student has been told she can get a ‘child’ Leap card, most private bus companies are not offering discounts

Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú.

on ‘child’ tickets.

He said the 20% fare reduction and introduction of the Youth Travel Card scheme were welcome, there is a ‘serious problem’ for young adults aged 17 and 18 who travel with private bus companies as they have been excluded from both schemes.

Deputy Ó Murchú said: ‘The 20% fare reduction was never extended to commercial bus operators and while the Youth Travel Card was in recent days, that scheme is only available for those aged 19-23. Meanwhile,

full time students over 23 years of age can avail of the Student Leap Card.

‘As a result, dozens of 17 and 18-year-old students who just got their CAO offers in Louth, and who will now be using private bus operators to commute to work or college, will be forced to pay significantly more.

‘Private bus operators run a significant number of routes particularly into Dublin, with many students using them to commute to college.

‘I spoke to Minister Ryan at the Coastguard event at Greenore on Thursday about this issue and asked him to address this as a matter of urgency. It’s an obvious anomaly and it is unfair.

‘This age cohort are facing massive cost-of-living challenges, from college fees to extortionate rental prices and they don’t need higher commuting costs thrown in too’.

He said he will follow up with Minister Ryan this week on the issue, along with the cost of living and the school transport issue.

County Council welcomes Minister Eamon Ryan to Council Chamber Louth County Council were pleased to welcome the Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD to the Louth County Council offices yesterday. Minister Ryan met firstly with the Chief Executive Joan Martin and the Council’s Management Team, followed by an in-depth discussion on a range of issues with Cathaoirleach Conor Keelan and the Council’s elected representatives.

Items discussed at today’s meeting included Louth County Council’s progress towards its public sector emission reduction targets, capital investment in transport infrastructure, the retrofit of the Council’s housing stock, the Council’s expansion of its existing climate action team and a variety of other local and environmental issues.

Joan Martin, Chief Executive of Louth County Council, said: “We were delighted

David Hanratty Willie Walsh Thomas McEvoy Eamon Ryan TD Minister for Transport Environment Climate and Communications Joan Martin Chief Executive of Louth County Council Paddy Donnelly and Bryan Coughlan.

Ryan today to discuss a variety of issues centred on Louth’s commitment to investment in transport, the local environment and measures towards reducing our carbon footprint.

County Louth is already leading the way as seen in the progress we are making towards our targets for reduced emissions, the work we are undertaking in retrofitting our housing stock and the delivery of our active travel networks, amongst a

tive measures.”

Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Communications, said: “I had a really interesting and fruitful meeting with Louth County Council officials and Councillors. County Councils have such a crucial role to play in delivering on the local environment, on energy efficiency, on transport and active travel and in housing, for example. Louth has always been a creative

and has always been ahead of the curve.

In what I heard today, about planned active travel routes in Dundalk and Drogheda, about the Council’s efforts in energy efficiency which have already seen a 47% reduction in energy use and in your retrofitting programme, among many other programmes, I have no doubt but that Louth County Council will continue to be a leader in local government in

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Kathleen says help is Chronic Pain Ireland marks 30th anniversary available for people in pain Chronic Pain Ireland marks 30th anniversary with events to provide advice and respite to people suffering with chronic pain Anniversary celebrations coincide with Pain Awareness Month in September Virtual events designed to teach chronic pain sufferers the tools, techniques and coping strategies necessary for maintaining quality of life CPI launch Sunflower lanyards so members can discreetly identify themselves as having a non-visible disability.

Chronic Pain Ireland (CPI), an organisation dedicated to supporting people living with chronic pain and their families, is to mark the 30th anniversary of its foundation by hosting a series of events for Pain Awareness Month during September.

CPI, in conjunction with the HSE, is supporting its members throughout Pain Aware-

CPI Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. ness Month via its Living Well with Chronic Pain self-management programmes.

These seven-week online programmes are available for free and are designed to support those living with chronic pain conditions to self-manage by providing them with tools, techniques and coping strategies.

CPI and the HSE are also working together to offer specific programmes for those aged 18-30. Top university researchers who engage with CPI through its patient and public involvement (PPI) partnerships

will also be on hand to provide insights on their studies into chronic pain.

According to figures released by Irish Pain Society, Ireland has just 27 dedicated pain consultants operating across the public system, meaning that 41% of patients are currently waiting more than 12 months for their first appointment with a chronic pain specialist, while 18% are waiting the same length of time for their first treatment.

The Irish Pain Society’s figures estimate that chronic pain costs

the Irish economy around €4.7billion per year, more than 2.5% of GDP. Among those with chronic pain, 29% cannot work because of their condition, while 42% said they think others doubt the existence of their pain. Some 21% said their pain was so intense that they wanted to die.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Regional Director for Ireland, Tristan Casson-Rennie, said: “We are delighted that CPI has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network.

Living with chronic pain is immensely difficult, and by choosing to wear the sunflower, it lets people know that the wearer has an invisible disability and may need more time, kindness and understanding.

Working together with a joint aim to increase awareness of non-visible disabilities helps us reach a wider audience at the same time as supporting members.”

By Tamara O’Connell

A local woman who lives with chronic pain is encouraging other people in the same situation to contact Chronic Pain Ireland for help and information.

Originally from Galway, Kathleen Walsh currently lives in Old Bridge, Toberona and is a DkIT graduate in history and politics.

In 2002 she was working in a medical device factory when she began suffering with chronic pain.

“I got really bad sharp, stabbing pains in the neck. They would come on very suddenly. I was looking in a microscope for most of the day,” said Kathleen.

“I presume that triggered it, looking down all day. In the end it got so bad I had to take time off work and ended up not returning to work.

“I wanted to work

Kathleen Walsh. but there was nothing suitable. I had to leave.

After I left work, I had some scans done as the symptoms were getting worse.”

She said: “I thought I’d take some time off work and rest and I’d be grand but it didn’t work out like that. The pain just got so bad I struggled to get out of bed sometimes.

“The scans revealed I had moderately degenerating discs in my neck. I would have huge stabbing pains mostly in my neck and

things went downhill after that.

“The pain moved to other parts of the body. I’d walk around and get a shooting pain through my neck.”

Kathleen continued: “My doctor referred me to a consultant and I had to wait four years to be seen. I went for another scan and was told I had chronic degeneration of the discs in the neck.

“I was in and out of hospital for different procedures.

None worked. I’m always

hopeful these things will work but they haven’t, unfortunately.

“I’ve tried the holistic route too. Reiki, kinesiology, reflexology and massage. I’m very open-minded but I haven’t got much relief. I try to remain positive.”

She added: “Hopefully someone will find a new treatment or cure. There are thousands of people like me. I can’t accept it.

I still want to go back to work. It’s very difficult.

“I used to jog a lot and go walking up the mountains with my dog. In terms of fitness, I’m raring to go in my head but my body just won’t do it.

“I’d encourage anyone with any kind of chronic pain to get in touch with Chronic Pain Ireland. They have so much information.”

For more details visit www.chronicpain.ie.

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Poet Seán inspired by the musicians of Dundalk

days calls the faithful to rejoice, share, join the Banjo's Joyful Prayer.

Coaxed by bow and elbowed pipe, the woodwind of the heart and strings which cause the soul to dance a magic fiddle rings, tears quiver, laughter sings.

A melody is caressed, echoing in timbre, in memory, shaped and strained and stretched from Gaelic choruses of glory and of pain.

Chords thunder and subside a lone whistle soars on wings in secret skies bringing hidden spirits from sacred soil, pagan tides.

A ballad man, eyes closed, distant, kisses the lyrics, soothes a silent listener who softly smiles, tapping time.

Oriel is reeling, Dundalk is in rhyme the communion that we share is the Banjo's Joyful Prayer ! (in praise of our music makers)

Caolan Rafferty won the Dundalk Scratch sponsored by One Finance for the fourth time since 2016.

Heavy rain saw the 60th staging of this prestigious event reduced to 18 holes but Rafferty was already four shots clear of the field at that stage having shot a five-under par 67 in the everdeteriorating weather conditions.

He finished four shots ahead of the defending champion Jack McDonnell of Forest Little with the 2017 winner, Warrenpoint’s Colm Campbell, two shots further back in third.

Rafferty played alongside McDonnell and Campbell in the group that teed off on the first hole following a shotgun start for the high-quality field that included 44 players playing off a plus handicap.

The 2019 Walker Cup player opened with a birdie at the first and went to two under with another birdie at the third. However, he found the water at the par three fifth following a wayward tee shot while McDonnell, who had opened with four straight pars, birdied to draw level on one under.

Caolan Rafferty

Campbell, who had birdied the opening hole, also bogeyed the fifth and then found himself two over after a double bogey seven at the par five sixth.

Rafferty birdied the sixth and McDonnell birdied the seven to leave them tied at two under but then Rafferty drained three successive birdie putts on the next three holes to open up a three-shot lead as he moved to five under.

McDonnell had three

putted the eighth but got back to two under with a birdie at the 10th. He dropped another shot at the par three 13th when he found the trees off the tee but got it back at the next with his fourth birdie of the round.

The 15th provided a key moment as McDonnell narrowly missed a 12ft birdie putt that would have brought him to within two shots of Rafferty and when he failed to get up and down on the 17th his

race was run.

Five under after 10, Rafferty parred his way home for a 67 while Campbell’s third birdie of his round at the 17th was enough to bring him to one over and give him third place on his own.

Rafferty was delighted to become the first player in the 60 year history of the Dundalk Scratch to lift the Carroll Cup for the fourth time.

“A win’s a win in any event but it is always great to win at home and to win this four times is always nice as well,” he said.

“I held a lot of putts today and a lot of them came at the right time.

Eight and nine were good puts and I made a good up and down from about 70 yards on on the tenth.”

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1– What was the name of Queen Elizabeth’s only sibling who died in 2002?

2– There are three blue coloured Dublin properties on the Irish version of Monopoly. Can you name any one of them?

3– What is the chemical symbol for silver?

4– Frank Hall wrote and presented which satirical programme on RTE between 1971 and 1980?

5– What company moved to the site of the Dundalk Athletic Grounds when the

Crowe Street Dundalk

Athletic Grounds closed in 1960?

6– Who is the bestselling Irish solo artist in history?

7– Colour photography, the hypodermic needle and the submarine were all invented in which country?

8– Which is colder?

The North Pole or the South Pole?

9– Two of the nine Irish Presidents have shared the same first name? Can you name them?

10– What year was the monument in O’Connell St known as ‘The Spire’ completed?

The Stinker–The Hallux is better known as what on the human body?

—answers— 1– Princess Margaret, 2– Rathmines, Rathgar and South Circular Road, 3– Ag, 4– Hall’s Pictorial Weekly, 5– Halliday’s Shoe Factory, 6–Enya (she has sold an estimated 80 million records worldwide), 7– Ireland, 8–The South Pole. South Pole averages temperatures of minus 28 celsius in summer and minus 60c in winter. North Pole averages 0 degrees Celsius in summer and -40c in winter. 9– Mary.

Robinson and McAleese, 10–2003.

The Stinker–Big Toe

Local poet Seán Brannigan is currently working on a poetry collection which he hopes will manifest in a book down the line.

I'm working on a poetry collection which hopefully will manifest in a book. One of the poems I’ve been working on is a tribute to Dundalk's great musical talent and heritage, especially in the trad and folk genres. Mark McLoughlins was our Mecca back in the day, and everywhere now we have a wealth of young musicians, it's just so wonderful,” stated Seán.

The poem Seán talks about above can be read below.

The Banjo's Joyful Prayer Where the merry men of Marks once tuned the Dundalk air new minstrel maestros squeeze the box of dreams, jam a shanty of the seas, lilt the blues, jig the breeze.

The bodhran's ancient pulse beats proud and well and like the blessed bell of simpler

Rafferty wins Dundalk Scratch for fourth time since 2016

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Ó Fiaich Institute Students Get a Step Ahead with Early CAO Offers

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niversities and I.T’s reserve a number of college places for students who have completed a PLC or Pre-University Course.

Students are offered these places at CAO Round 0 offers. Ó Fiaich Institute graduates received a record number of CAO offers in August 2022, giving them a step ahead!

As the Leaving Certificate Results Day draws closer, there will be many students anxious about their future studies. Did you know, that doing a PLC Course or Pre-University Course can give students the opportunity to gain up to 390 CAO points. PLC Courses and Pre-University Courses have given students in Dundalk the CAO offers they have dreamed of with offers coming in from UCD, DCU, Maynooth University, TUD, DkIT, Trinity College and many more.

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Mohamad Marza who studied Computer Science & Mobile Apps in Ó Fiaich Institute, received a CAO offer to study Computer Science in DCU. Maggie Delaney studied Advanced Early Childhood Care in Ó Fiaich Institute and received a CAO offer to study Childcare in DkIT. Livia Menezes studied Nursing Studies in Ó Fiaich Insti-

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tute and received a CAO offer to study Midwifery in UCD. Owen O Connell studied Pre-Garda & Security Studies in Ó Fiaich Institute and received a CAO offer to study Criminology in Maynooth University.

Rebecca Halpenny studied Photography in Ó Fiaich Institute, received a CAO offer to study Photography in TUD. Anita Sylvester

Mohamad Marza.

studied Nursing in Ó Fiaich Institute, received a CAO offer to study Intellectual Disability Nursing in Trinity College.

There are numerous benefits of doing a PLC Course at Ó Fiaich Institute, Dundalk. Firstly, this one year course allows learners to have a taste of what studying this subject area is really like be-

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fore embarking on a three year degree at university level. All courses involve work placement which also gives a real life insight into the working world.

Completing a course at OFI Dundalk qualifies the learner with a QQI Level 5 or 6 certificate. This certificate can lead straight to employment in areas such as childcare, healthcare,

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youthwork, photography, hairdressing and beauty just to name a few. For others hoping to progress to universities and I.T’s, completing a PLC or PreUniversity Course gives the learner experience on how to complete assignments, work to deadlines and how to reference properly. Our past OFI students who are now in

University, have reported how confident they felt starting off because of the experience they gained at PLC level. Ó Fiaich Institute has more than 50 PLC and Pre-University Courses to choose from. For details of these courses visit www.ofi.ie Applications are open now to help you Shape Your Future.

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Illegal Dumping In Louth Continues Despite County Council Efforts Louth County Council were delighted with the recent success of their Mattress and Couch Disposal Amnesty Day on Wednesday 31st August as part of the Council’s Anti-Dumping Initiative for 2022. In efforts to prevent the illegal disposal of bulky household items, the local authority accepted 1,890 mattresses and 1,795 couches at the V & W Recycling Centres in Dundalk and Drogheda free of charge.

Despite the free disposal offered, a number of household were discovered on the roadside by Council staff in Drogheda last week. The items, which included two mattresses, two beds and some electrical items, were reported at Boyne Estuary at Queensborough on the R167 Drogheda to Baltray Road, on Monday 5th September, less than a week after the dedi-

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In addition to this, the Council were disappointed to learn of the outcome of a survey by Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) which rated Clogherhead beach as ‘moderately littered’.

Despite the installation of two new solar bins and the bin collection

service operating six days per week (including Sundays and bank holidays), members of the public have still engaged in littering around the car park area.

Joan Martin, Chief Executive at Louth County Council, said: “These findings are extremely disappointing

given the efforts made by the Council to facilitate regular waste collection. I would appeal to the public to utilise the services provided by the Council and refrain from disposing of household items and waste illegally. Louth County Council will be exploring necessary surveillance measures

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Parents are being left in the dark over Mid-Louth bus routes – McGahon-Butterly There are still a substantial number of students on Mid Louth school routes who are still waiting for tickets to be approved according to Fine Gael Senator John McGahon and Cllr.

Paula Butterly.

The recent announcement of free school transport has seen a soar in the demand for seats on the school bus. Free school transport has been a really positive announcement by the Government and it is another example of our efforts to tackle the cost of living crisis. However, it has become clear that Bus Eireann are overwhelmed with the number of applications.

They are doing the very best they can, but the communication could be a lot better said Senator McGahon.

Local Councillor Paula Butterly has said that “there are a number of students on the Annagassan, Collon and Dunleer routes that are yet to receive any noti-

Senator John McGahon fication about whether they have gotten tickets or not. The Annagassan bus in particular has the most outstanding number of students who are yet to know if they have gotten tickets or not.

A number of parents have also told us that ticket inspectors have

now gone on buses, it is a heavy handed approached as Bus Eireann know that a number of routes are yet to be resolved. It caused a lot of upset and children cannot be used as pawns in an issue that Bus Eireann are struggling to resolve.

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ets, and have confirmation from Bus Eireann of same, are unable to get on the bus until their physical ticket arrives.

Bus Eireann should be providing a large degree of latitude until another bus is provided according to Cllr.Butterly Senator McGahon believes that “we have to find a way forward on this, it is leaving a real mark on students and parents alike. There is clearly an extra demand for seats and as a result, we should be making every effort to find alternative buses and drivers.

While we accept this may take some time, parents cannot be left in the dark about what is happening. Communication is vital and as long as we are being told what is happening, we can work with that, but at the moment, we are being left in the dark alongside parents concluded Senator McGahon.

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Network Ireland host disability workshop

The Monasterboice Inn was the venue for the recent Network Ireland Louth event with a thought-provoking topic “Disability and the Workplace”.

The event focused on exploring the opportunities, and challenges, for those living with disabilities, in securing employment or becoming selfemployed as well as the opportunities for employers in hiring them.

The event was opened

by President of Network Ireland Louth, Andrea McQuillan, who spoke about her personal insight into disability and the importance of exploring all options of employment for those with disabilities.

Speakers for the evening were Professor Thomas Cooney, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Technological University Dublin; Denis Kennedy, owner and founder of DK Accessibility and Jane McDermott who works for the Revenue Commis-

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Thomas Cooney believes that entrepreneurshipcan be a great leveller for people who are typically marginalised e.g. people with disabilities.

Self-employment,for people with disabilities, would mean having tai-

lored education, training, and mentoring supports available that e a change of attitude through communication, information and education; Jane wants a focus on ability and not disability and to be treated as an equal; Thomas would like selfemployment to become a natural part of the conversation for people with disabilities, as a career option.Professor Thomas Cooney is running a Start Your Own Business

course for people with disabilities, who have a business idea but have not yet started a business.

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Irish Coast Guard service celebrate 200th anniversary in Greenore The Irish Coast Guard, which can trace its roots to 1822, celebrated 200 years of lifesaving service last Thursday in Greenore.

The milestone was marked at an event attended by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Minister of State with specific responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard, Hildegarde Naughton, at Greenore Coast Guard Station. A special Commemorative Proof of Service Wreck Token was awarded to 950 volunteers nationwide in recognition of their valued service.

Staff and volunteers from 44 Coast Guard units across Ireland provide a national maritime search and rescue service and a maritime casualty and pollution response service. Together, they respond to almost 3,000 call outs and save on average 400 lives a year. Of the call outs, approximately half are maritime incidents, a quarter are inland search

and rescue and another quarter involve assisting the National Ambulance Service.

Today the Irish Coast Guard uses state of the art technology to support its work. However, over the decades, its volunteers have had to rely on horse drawn carriages to carry equipment, climbing cliffs on ladders and line-firing rockets to reach grounded vessels, for example, in their rescue efforts.

The 200th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the legacy and rich history of this crucial rescue service.

Modern volunteer Coast Guard units provide a combination of Rescue Boat, Cliff Rescue, Shoreline Search Capabilities, and Emergency Community Support in conjunction with the other emergency services. Development in the use of Small Unmanned Aircraft systems (Drones) provide Coast Guard units with an enhanced search

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan in Greenore last Thursday. capability while Coast Guard helicopters provide 24/7 services out of four bases (Dublin, Waterford, Shannon, Sligo).

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said: “The Irish Coast Guard Service has always been, and remains, a critical part of Ireland’s emergency response system. Last year, the Coast Guard reported a 12% increase in the overall number of incidents coordinated during 2021. Hardly a day goes by without hearing of the extraordinary work carried out bravely and selflessly by its staff and volunteers. Whether

it’s the rescue of someone from the sea, a cliff or mountain rescue, the provision of maritime safety broadcasts, ship casualty operations or the investigation of pollution reports, they provide a 24/7 service for, and on behalf of, the Irish people.

“I am delighted to mark this 200-year celebration and to reflect on its rich history by recognising the tireless work of Irish Coast Guard staff and volunteers both those currently in duty and those who have served before them, and their families right

across the country.”

Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton said: “The Irish Coast Guard is one of the State’s Principal Emergency Services and their work is both challenging and varied. I would like to acknowledge the commitment of staff and volunteers for providing this crucial service and particularly for maintaining service delivery throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week I am continuing my visits to our coast guard units across the country.

“The dedication and

commitment towards protecting people along our coastline and inland waters is palpable to say the least. I continue to hear stories of volunteers leaving their families at home at the dead of night, or on Christmas Day, to assist a person in difficulty; a fact that demonstrates the personal sacrifice that is made by our volunteers 365 days of the year.

Without our volunteers we simply would not have this lifesaving service.

“I am also pleased to announce the publication earlier this week of the second annual report on the National Search and Rescue Plan, submitted by the National Search and Rescue (SAR) Committee. The Report shows a lot of evidence of interagency co-operation which is made possible by the close bonds forged locally between the services and interagency training and exercising.”

Free Events As County Council Celebrates Culture Night 2022 LOuth County Council is preparing to celebrate the Culture Night 2022 with a series of free events across the county on Friday 23rd September, from 4pm till late. Now in its 17th edition, this year’s theme for Culture Night is ‘One Night for All’, and the Council is offering a range of events for every one of all ages to enjoy. All events are free, but some will require booking in advance due to limited numbers available. Run by the Arts Council of Ireland, Culture Night is a national event, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts nationwide.

Last year, over 1.1 million people engaged with Culture Night.

Moya Hodgers, Arts Officer at Louth County Council, said: “Louth County Council is delighted to have a jam-packed programme of events planned for Friday 23rd September. We would encourage all to come along and with the wide variety of free arts and culture events being showcased the night – there is something for everyone!”

Across Dundalk and Drogheda, 12 venues will be participating in the night. Events taking place in Dundalk include, Lego Building workshops in the County Museum, Chinese Lantern making in An Táin Arts Centre, talks from family members of the escapees of Dundalk Gaol in 1922 and storytelling with Niall de Búrca in Dundalk Library. In Drogheda, there will be walking tours of the DRAWDA murals, live music and film in Droichead Arts Centre, a multicultural event by Hands4Unity and Millmount Craft Quarter and Borrowed Ground Artist Studios will be open for visitors to chat to the artists.

For more information, visit: www.culturenight.ie/louth/

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The winning streak continues

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) are absolutely thrilled to report that the phenomenally successful ‘High Society’, a short film created by 3rd year Film & Television Production students which was created last year on their year-long Film Project module, is continuing to win awards and selection in international and national festival circuits.

Earlier in the year this film was nominated for a Royal Television Society Student Award, it saw a win for the Best Cinematography Award at the Best Istanbul Film Festival, along with being nominated for Best Director and Best Music at the Screen Power Film Festival in the UK. In addition, it was selected as a Monthly Pick at the Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards and was part of the official selection at the Dublin University Film Festival in April. The film was also nominated for Short Film of the Year at the SMEDIA Awards

and also featured heavily in the Across The Globe Film Festival based in New York where they were shortlisted for Best Short Film, Best Student Film, Best Director, Best Music/Composer, Best Supporting Actor for Paddy Seery, Best Screenplay, Best Actress in a Leading Role for Ana Nerovcic and Best Actress in a supporting Role for Cat Coyle and won overall in the latter three categories.

The Institute is delighted to report that over the summer this film has won Best Female Director at the Direct Monthly Online Film Festiva, Winner of Best Student Film at Los Angeles Cinematography Awards and was part of the official selection at GAZE International LGBT Film Festival 2022, the Boyne Valley International Film Festival 2022, the Meath Film Festival 2022, the Disappear Here Film Festival 2022and the Ranelagh Arts Festival and the 13th Underground

Cinema Film Festival.

Shot over six days in multiple locations across Co Louth in Spring 2021 and under strict Covid-19 filming protocols, the students overcame huge challenges through the film’s production, as all development and pre-production was carried out remotely whilst post-production was completed with a mix of oncampus and remote activity.

DkIT would like to extend a massive congratulations to all cast and crew for their continued triumphs with this short film.

These outstanding achievements are a testament to our students and staff’s continued ingenuity and resilience during such unprecedented times.

The core team behind the film were Niamh Magee -Writer/Director, Liam Delahunt –Producer, Celine McInerney–DoP, James Hickey–Sound, Conor LewisEditor, Andrius Rutavicius –Production Design.

TWO north Louth councillors, Cllr Andrea McKevitt and Cllr John Reilly, who both started their political careers on the same day in July 2020 have recently pooled their community funding to help purchase a lawnmower for Greenore Tidy Towns. Cllr Reilly says that he

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Cllr McKevitt is very anxious to follow the example of councillor Peter Savage who

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The residents in Greenore are delighted with their new lawnmower and the group funding from the two parties is a good show of compromise and collaboration.

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Garry set to feature in third World Cup

Dundalk Leader 14th September 2022 Local man Garry Hoey will be on the plane to Turkey at the end of this month as he gets ready for his third world cup with the Ireland amputee squad.

The World Cup gets underway on 30th September and finishes on the 9th October and all going well Garry will win his 50th cap for his country during the event having made his debut for the boys in green almost ten years ago.

The Point Road man has been playing amputee football since 2012 when he joined the Irish Amputee Football Association. He made his international debut against Great Britain in Limerick the following year and has since travelled all over the world playing with the national team, competing at two World Cups and two European Championships.

Back in 2009 while at work, a car display ramp slipped and fell over, crushing Garry’s foot resulting in him being rushed to hospital where he remained for a month before a decision was made to have his right leg amputated from just below the knee joint.

Since his international debut in 2013 Garry has become one of the most impressive players in the country and he was amongst a select few chosen to represent the University of Limerick in the English Amputee Football Association

League (EAFA).

Garry and his teammates will be hoping to qualify from a tough looking group which includes Brazil, Iran and Morocco. Garry who plays with Bohemians (who are currently leading the Amputee National League) is hoping that Ireland can improve on their last sixteen finish in Mexico four years ago.

“I feel we are a much better team than the one that played in Mexico four years ago. We took a step forward at the last Euros where we got to the quarter finals and we are hopeful that we can improve that bit more again in Turkey. We have a few young fellas who have been brought into the squad over the last couple of years and they have brought a new energy to the team.

I am one of the more seasoned campaigners at this stage but I still love it and every time I put on that green jersey I feel a sense of pride,” stated Garry.

“I have 46 caps for my country right now and all going well I should earn my 50th cap at the world cup which would be really special,” he added.

The game is a lot quicker and more intense nowadays and the standard is much higher than when I first started a decade ago but we’ve all improved as a team and we want to show that in Turkey in a few

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weeks time.

“We are quietly confident that we will qualify from our group and after that it’s just a case of dealing with the pressure and sticking to the gameplan. I’ve been having a decent season

with Bohs in the Amputee National League and we are currently leading the division with a couple of games to go. Hopefully we can wrap up the title ahead of getting on the plane to Turkey. At my age

you don’t know how many games you have left at this level so I’m going to make sure I enjoy it and give it my all,” stated Garry.

All fixtures will be streamed live on the EAFF Facebook page.

Irish Country Music Legand Declan Nerney To Headline Knockbridge Vintage Rally After a two year break due to Covid, the Annual Knockbridge Vintage Rally and Working Day returns on Sunday 18 September to the heart of Knockbridge just outside Dundalk, Co. Louth. The event was due to take place last Sunday (11th) but was put back a week due to heavy rain.

There’ll be lots to keep everyone entertained, be they young or old, and a very enjoyable family day out is guaranteed. The list of highlights on the day is endless with many new attractions added this year!

The club are delighted to welcome back Declan Nerney, one of Ireland’s top country music entertainers. Declan will be on stage at 3pm to entertain everyone with his numerous chart hits. There will be a Jiving Competition so if you have the moves that can turn heads then don’t be shy and come along. Top prize is €100.

The day will provide the thousands

of visitors with the opportunity to see how farming was carried out in years gone by and for the older folk to reminisce about days gone by. Owners of vintage tractors, cars and bicycles will travel from far and wide to participate.

Vintage tractors and machinery will be put through their paces in the “live” working field which promises to be a spectacular sight with a horse driven threshing mill, steam engines, vintage combine displays, potato planting, horse ploughing and vintage ploughing all taking place on the day. The John Deere Lanz self propelled baler which has proved a Tik Tok sensation will be on display also.

Children will be catered for in the fun corner with amusements including inflatables, soft play area, magic shows, craft workshops, face painting, balloon modelling and many more novelty events.

There will be an Irish Historian on site who will have an extensive collection of military memorabilia on display. There will also be a special exhibition dedicated to Michael Collins.

The renowned Tea Stall will have freshly cooked food and delicious homemade baked treats available throughout the day.

Whether you are a die hard vintage enthusiast or not there is something for everyone at the Knockbridge Vintage Rally - this is a day that you do not want to miss. Gates will open to the public at 12pm. Ample free parking available. Entrance fee is €10 for adults and children go free. All proceeds raised on the day will be donated to local charities.

For more information and details contact 00353 (0)87 2204 261or check out Knockbridge Vintage Club Facebook page.

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Family Notices in memoriam

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Novena To The Sacred Heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine.

Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days.

Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to CAMPBELL fail). D.W. John (Johnny) Novena To The 10th Anniversary Sacred Heart Late of Manydown Close, Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I Dundalk asked you for many favours This whose 10th Anniversary occurs time, I ask for this special favour 17th September 2022 (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of An Eternal Memory of a much Jesus and place it within your own loved Son. broken heart, where your Father This is for someone wonderful sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it as loved as one could be will become your favour, not mine. for you were everything in life Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. you meant the world, you see.

Promise publication and favours And sometimes life can be unkind will be granted. (Never known to when hearts are torn in two fail). F.D but nothing ever could compare Novena To The to the pain of losing you.

Sacred Heart But all the love you left behind, Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I forever will live on asked you for many favours This and so until we meet again time, I ask for this special favour rest peacefully, dear Son. (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Loved and missed, Jesus and place it within your own Mam, Dad & Family broken heart, where your Father XXX sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it Anniversary mass will be will become your favour, not mine. celebrated in The Redemptorist Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. this Saturday 17th September at Promise publication and favours 6.30pm. will be granted. (Never known to fail). S.K.

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Novena To The Sacred Heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine.

Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days.

Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). B.B.

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A free Culture Night event in county Louth on Friday 23rd September, this night of music and song in the Green Church, Dundalk, from the Oriel Traditional Orchestra and special guests, will enable the audience celebrate our heritage when Irish was commonly spoken and understood in the north Louth and greater Oriel area.

This event builds on recent song workshops to bring back these forgotten local songs that were sung in the Oriel area by our ancestors, recalling the early 20th century collection of John Hannon, and informed by research work of Dr Gearóid Trimble.

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Shane Mulholland

Shane looking forward to Kaseya challenge D Dundalk Leader 14th September 2022

Last July US software firm Kaseya announced plans to establish a new Centre of Excellence in Dundalk, creating 250 jobs over the next three years.

Shane Mulholland, Senior Vice-President of Operations and Ireland Site Lead, is the man tasked with getting the company up and running in Dundalk and the Newry man is busy filling positions in the company ahead of a planned opening this November.

Kaseya already has an Irish presence via its EMEA headquarters in Dublin where it has operated since 2016 and they will be based in Dundalk in an IDA building in Finnabair Business Park where they have taken a 20-year lease.

Shane has experience of working with a company from the bottom up and watching it thrive having been employee number 22 with Tech firm First Derivatives which was founded by the late Brian Conlon in his mother’s spare bedroom in 1996. First Derivatives today employs about 2500 and it’s that organic type of growth that Shane is hoping to replicate with Kaseya in Dundalk.

“I am currently getting the message out that we are looking for employees right now and we have

already got about 30 people who have been recruited and are currently working from home ahead of our offices opening in November all going well. We are looking for software developers, tech support, sales account managers, office secretary and many more types of roles and we are forming a relationship with DkIT which will see us recruit graduates over the coming years.

“When the office opens we plan on working a hybrid model and we want to be a part of the Dundalk community and form relationships with local schools, voluntary organisations and sporting clubs.

We are not going to be a fly by night US company who comes in and doesn’t engage with the local community.

We see ourselves being here for the long haul and we want to leave a real legacy here. “I am in charge of getting the operation up and running and I’m delighted that it is happening in Dundalk. I pushed for Dundalk as I am aware of the benefits the town has to offer and as a Newry lad I am very familiar with the town. I have five kids and have constantly been driving up and down the road over the years leaving

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the kids to discos and what not. Kaseya are very employee driven company and they are excellent at given employees a chance of career progression within the company and promoting from within.

The average age of employees is 27 and there is a real ethos of work hard and play hard within the company.

“It’s a great place to work and I am really looking forward to getting up and running here in Dundalk.

As I said, I know the area well and I want to growF this thing organically. c “We have pledged to create 250 jobs over the nexts three years but for me that is just the start of things.w I want to see this company thriving in Dundalk andI looking to make another job announcement in a fewH years time but right now my focus is on getting theG right employees in the door and getting up and run-w ning in our 30,000 sq ft premises in Finnabair Park.i “The message I want to send out is that we arefi

hiring and we have very rewarding jobs here for the c people of Louth and surrounding counties,” stated M Shane o i

A stroll for Joan Imperial Hotel join Select Hotels Group Friends of Joan Brady are holding a stroll in her memory on Sunday 18th September at 3pm at the bandstand in St Helena’s Park.

Joan, who was originally from Dublin, was known far and wide as an inspirational participant in the Dublin Women’s Mini-Marathon – taking part in every event since it began in 1983. She was also a huge advocate for using walking as a form of exercise and she set up Dundalk Walkers and Joggers over 40 years ago in the early 80’s.

The walk will be along the riverside and over the Newry Rd, bridge before returning back to St Helena’s Park. Joan died suddenly at her home on the Avenue Road on Mother’s Day this year and organisers of the event have invited anybody who knew Joan to join in and participate in the event next month.

Joan, originally from Dublin, was very well known around Dundalk and was a huge supporter of the Women’s Mini Marathon, taking part in every event since it began in 1983. She took part in her final minimarathon in 2019 at the age of 80. (The 2020 and 2021 mini-marathons were called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic).

Every year she would organise a bus from Dundalk to the Women’s Mini Marathon and throughout the years she became a friend to many around her adopted town. She was also a keen supporter of charities and helped raise thousands of euro for local charities down through the years.

Earlier this year Joan’s daughters Helen and Susan and their sister-in-law Emma and Alva (Emma’s daughter) completed the mini marathon in Joan’s honour while wearing ‘Jog for Joan’ t-shirts.

Select Hotels of Ireland, a Hotel Marketing Group for independently owned Irish hotels, have welcomed the Imperial Hotel Dundalk, as their newest member to the Group.

Select Hotels said they were proud to have the Imperial Hotel as a member of the Select Hotels group and General Manager of Select Hotels, Una Young, speaking at the announcement said; “Select Hotels offers independent Irish hotels that fit its strict criteria & standards, strength in numbers, giving independent hotels the opportunity to promote their properties to a much wider market.

“All our member hotels are unique, but similarities include an ethos of committee to standards of product & service and customer focused hospitality that prevails in all our independently run hotels. This ethos has ensured our members continue to thrive in this competitive market as our member hotels never lose focus on their customer’s needs”.

Una Young went on to say; “In a vastly changed and competitive market, it is more important than ever that independent Irish hotels join forces with similar properties, to promote their hotel and services to the home and overseas markets, both leisure and

Representatives from Imperial Hotel and Select Hotels Group and the announcement of their new partnership.

corporate’.

“I am delighted to have the Imperial Hotel as a member, owned by highly experienced hoteliers; it is a wonderful4 star hotel property, their hotel team deliver exceptional standards in accommodation, food and service to their customers and I am looking forward to working with them’.

Speaking at the announcement, Louise McElwain, Hotel Manager of the

Imperial Hotel said; “We are delighted to announce our membership of Select Hotels of Ireland, it is an exciting new venture, and we look forward to working with the Team at Select.

Select Hotels of Ireland is a marketing group established over 20 years ago for independently owned Irish hotels, to help market themselves both in Ireland and a board, owned by the Cronin Travel Group.

Vantastival takes place this weekend Vantastival returns to Beaulieu in two weeks’ time. With just two weeks to go until Co. Louth’s biggest annual music and camping festival returns to Beaulieu House and Gardens, Vantastival’s organisers are already on site in Beaulieu preparing for the welcome return of the festival format following a 2-year hiatus due to COVID19.

This year’s festival will take place on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September, and we are promised a feast for the ears, as almost 60 Irish acts will perform over the weekend.

Hermitage Green, RSAG, Niamh Regan, Susan O’Neill and The Barley Mob are among the headliners, while the Trad Folkin’ Rocks stage will host a cornucopia of traditional

and folk acts along with a few surprises!

Vantastival is once again committing to its role as a community-spirited, family friendly festival and the showing from local acts will be strong. Emerging acts from a developing local youth music scene will perform in the Glasshouse Stage, a refurbished 18thcentury garden pavilion, as part of a collaboration between Vantastival and Music Generation Louth, Dundalk Youth Centre and the Boomerang Café in Drogheda.

Other local acts to appear on this year’s lineup include GRAND, The Cacks, The Stone cold Hobo, Horizon, Sea High and Paper Clap (Drogheda), and Future West, Accidents in the Workplace and Sophie

Coyle(Dundalk). The programme of children’s events is extensive and the Enchanted Garden Kids’ Camp in the exquisite walled garden at Beaulieu is designed to inspire imagination and creative play in young minds, encouraging them to “dare to dream”.

Vantastival regular Tony Clayton-Lea will bring his Culture Vultures blend of music and conversation to the Woodland Stage on the Saturday, while the Cully & Sully Campervan Cook-off will see the culinary pair judge a ready-steady-cook style competition, with all contestants given the same ingredients with which to prepare a two-course meal using the facilities in their campervans.

O’Hara’s Craft Beers will run the bar this

year, while a BYOB policy will also be in place throughout the site as always. Vantastival 2022 will take place in the beautiful grounds of Beaulieu House, on the banks of the Boyne just outside Drogheda.

The festival is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and IMRO. Tickets are on sale now from Eventbrite and www.vantastival.com/tickets. Children of all ages are welcome and day tickets are available for the Saturday.2-day camping -€120Saturday tickets -€70 (includes camping if desired) Campervans -no charge and no ticket needed booking fees apply http://www.vantastival.com/tickets

Curves Cancer Charity Walk

A charity walk held by local fitness club Curves Dundalk, will be held in aid of Breast Cancer Re- C search Ireland on Satur- d day 24th September. C The walk will begin V and finish at the club C at Unit 4, Blackthorn w Business Park on the Coes Road in Dun- i dalk. The walk is 3km g in total with groups leaving every half hour between 8:30am and 11.00am. The walk is open to all and you do not have to be a member of Curves Dundalk to take part.

It costs just €10 to register and all entrants are asked to register in Curves premises in Blackthorn Business Park. All money raised from the event will go directly to Breast Cancer Ireland.

Anybody taking part are asked to paint the town pink and purple by wearing either pink for Breast Cancer Research Ireland or purple D t for Curves Dundalk.

Call 0429354311 or 0857783999 for more information.

Prayer Support for Cancer Sufferers

Welcome to a time of Relaxation, Meditation and Prayer followed by Tea/Coffee. 11am to 12noon. Wednesday 14th, 21st & 28th September at “Bethany” House of Prayer, 34 Point Road, Dundalk.

Co. Louth A91 WOC 9 Tel. 00353-429331602. D No fee – Donations p gratefully accepted B

Dundalk schools invited to compete for ‘Ireland’s Fittest’ title

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g . wFor the second year in succession, a call has gone out to tschools in Dundalk, and else.where across the country, from dIrish Olympians, sprinter Phil wHealy and fellow athlete, David eGillick, who have joined forces -with Dundalk-based banana .importer Fyffes in a quest to efind ‘Ireland’s Fittest School’. for the e Registration competition, which runs until d March 31st, can now be made online at www.fyffesfitsquad. ie, with the overall winner to

be announced in April.

Coupled with monthly and spot prize rewards, one successful school will have the distinction of being chosen as ‘Ireland’s Fittest School 2023’, the prize for which will be a visit from Healy and Gillick and €5,000 worth of sports equipment.

Last year, North Donegal primary school, Scoil Na Croise Naofa, in Dunfanaghy, fought off stiff competition from the large volume of competitors to

be crowned the overall winner.

The commencement of the competition coincides with the resumption this month of Fyffes children’s fitness programme of live school visits following a two-year break during Covid.

The upcoming schedule will see some 7,500 pupils from schools throughout Ireland, North and South, participate in an interactive Fit Squad session between now and March next.

Karate Kids Make the Grade

Congratulations to Dundalk Karate members, Jamie Cunningham-Barry, Eivyna Vilivsyte, Leon Hosey, Amy Callan and Kelly McGuinness who recently graded.

With many members returning to school and having to juggle homework and extra-curric-

ular activities or work and its daily commute, it was a surprise to some when Head of Dundalk Karate, Sensei Marcus sprung a Grading on some during class.

However, each member yet again showed how hard work and dedication pays of and with fellow members watching on,

excellence was achieved.

If you would like any information on Dundalk Karate and its classes, which are held in the Redeemer Family Resource Centre, you can contact Sensei Mary Marcus 3rd Dan on 086 353 1625 or karatequeen@live. com.

Dundalk Karate Junior Members Jamie Cunningham-Barry Eivyna Vilivsyte and Leon Hosey with their Grading Certificates.

Dundalk Karate Junior Member Amy Callan Dundalk Karate members Amy Callan and Kelly proudly showing her Grading Certificate and McGuinness after their successful Grading to Belt after she Graded to 10th Kyu. 10th Kyu.

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