05-10-2022

Super Sophie honours Calvin with medal win

By Paul Byrne

Sophie Curley Gray had every reason not to compete last week at the european Junior Boys and Girls Boxing Championships in italy after going through the toughest couple of weeks of her young life last month.

Sophie’s eleven-year old brother, Calvin, died tragically on the 19th of September, from inju ries he received two weeks earlier after falling through a perspex roof at an establishment on Clanbrassil St.

Rather than withdraw from her first ever ma jor championships Sophie (from Cox’s De mesne) with the help of her coaches in Dealgan Boxing Club in Marion park, decided to push through her grief and box in memory of her younger brother Calvin.

The sixteen year old’s debut on the international stage proved to be a memorable one as she showed determination, aggression and the ability to box on the back foot to earn a comfortable victory over Spain’s Claudia Aparici Alcaniz in the 46kg division. That victory guaranteed Sophie a bronze medal and a chance to upgrade to silver against Turkey’s eylul Rabia Duman. Continued on

Sophie Curley Gray received her bronze medal in the 46kg division on Tuesday afternoon at the European Junior Championships in Montelsilvano, Italy.

Sophie honours Calvin with medal win

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Despite another excellent showing, Sophie didn’t get the nod from the judges this time which meant her first ever inter national championships ended with a bronze on the big stage.

Her coaches at Dun Dealgan were understandably emotional and hugely proud at what their young boxer had achieved and speaking

to the Dundalk Leader on Mon day, Anto Donnelly praised the sixteen-year old for her achieve ments in Italy.

“We are all immensely proud of Sophie and what she has done this week. After the tragic death of her kid brother we didn’t know what was going to happen but we had a chat with her and she really wanted to go to Italy

and fight in Calvin’s memory. The tournament was a distraction for her really and even though she was disappointed to lose her fight against the Turkish girl she knows that she has done bril liantly to get the bronze,” stated Anto.

“Sophie was a very talented kid and won national titles at U11 and U12 level. Like many other

boxers, Covid had a negative ef fect on her progression but after losing the national final in 2021 she bounced back this year to win the national cadets where she looked as good as ever.

“To go to Italy and win a bronze after all she and her family have been through is a testament to her character. When she told us she wanted to go to Italy we rallied

around her and got her ready and made sure she did her runs and she was so determined to do the very best she could to try and lift her family’s spirits. Forget about the bronze medal for a second, for me and all the coaches in Dealgan, success for us is helping young kids like Sophie becoming the very best that they can be.

We are here in Marion Park for

the last 28 years in the trenches helping kids stay out of trouble and staying fit and healthy. We train their bodies but we are also counsellors and help them with any problems they may have. That’s why when we see the likes of Sophie so such determination to reach her goals it makes every single one of us burst with pride,” concluded Anto.

Stroll for Gavin raises over €36,000

FAMILy and friends of a young man from Cooley who died sud denly in Germany ear lier this year have raised over €36,000 for two charities.

The father of Gavin Morris (aged 29) told the Dundalk Leader support ers of the fundraiser do nated a total of €36,585 to the worthy causes.

“We donated €31,585 to the Kevin Bell Repa triation Trust and €5,000 to SOSAD,” said John Morris.

“If we can help some one the way that we were helped, that was

the aim of the fundraiser. We called it ‘A Stroll for Gavin’ because he was very easy-going.

“Gavin didn’t walk,

he strolled. He would do things at his leisure. He had a very laid-back per sonality.”

Gavin had been liv

He was a former Grange NS pupil and Bush Post Primary School student. Gavin also enjoyed playing video games and was a fan of films such as Bat man.

The ‘Stroll for Gavin’ took place on Saturday, August 27 with two walks starting from John

Long’s pub in Grange. Refreshments and en tertainment took place afterwards in John Long’s pub. over 300 people turned out for the event.

“It was a fantastic day in terms of the weather. We were absolutely blessed in that regard,” said John.

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ing in Kiel, Germany for over two years before he died tragically by sui cide, shortly before his 30th birthday.

Dunleer in mourning following fatal accident

THe community of Dunleer are in mourning this week following the devastating news that one of their favourite sons had been involved in a fatal accident on Sunday afternoon. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after the accident which saw a motorcyclist killed in a

collision with a car.

He has been named locally as 57-year old Joe Torris of Lawless town, Dunleer.

The crash happened near The Valley Inn, Mullary just after 1pm on Sunday afternoon.

Joe Torris was a hugely popular figure in Dunleer having worked in Pat’s Gift Shop on the main street in the town for many years. Pat’s Gift Shop was a mecca for young kids in the area selling sweets and toys and Joe spent thirty years in the busi ness before retiring in 2017. The Torris name has been well known in the retail sector in Dunleer for over half a century with Joe’s uncle Paddy opening the fam ily’s first store in 1958.

Tributes have been pouring in for Joe since the sad news of his pass ing broke with one post on social media stating his kindness touched many lives.

“Such devastating news. Dunleer and all the surrounding areas will just be numb. What a legend and a kind hearted, lovely lovely man. His kindness

The late Joe Torris.

touched many lives. Always a smile and had plenty of great banter with him in the won derful shop. Another angel gone too soon. God give strength to Joe’s wife, family and friends. May his gen tle soul rest in peace.,” read the message.

Another post read ‘Very difficult to get the right words about this tragic loss. Joe treated everyone the same and it was always positive with smiles and humour in abundance. A very bright light has been extinguished. May he rest in peace’.

A post mortem will be carried out at Our Lady of Lourdes Hos pital.

with infor mation on the incident

being asked to contact

Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200.

Joe is survived by his wife Anne and children, Damien, Niall, Alan and Aoife.

Niall Gray, John Morris, Nuala Barry and Jock McArdle.

John and Maeve launch ‘Make Way Day’

CLLR Maeve yore joined John Mor gan and Garda Ciara Mannion to help raise awareness of obstacles that face people in wheelchairs and people who are visually impaired as part of the national Make Way Day 2022.

Make Way Day is an annual cam paign from the Disability Federation of Ireland which aims to try and raise public awareness on the everyday obstacles people in wheelchairs and the visually impaired face such as bins on footpaths, parking on foot paths, putting advertising boards on footpaths, overgrown/overhanging hedges, branches/trees, illegal /abuse parking in disabled bays, bikes tied to lamp posts etc.

John Morgan who is in a wheel chair and an ‘Accessibility For All’ group member is pleased with the progress being made around Dundalk but stressed that there is still work to do to spread awareness.

“I have to say that the local author ity and the gardaí have been very proactive in relation to this campaign

and I commend the now retired Chief Supt. Christy Mangan for his strong work on operation enable which targeted people who were illegally parking in disabled spaces around the town. I think there were over 300 fines of €150 issued last year and out of those 300 four people appealed and they had their fine doubled.

“The problems I face in getting around town in my wheelchair are definitely lessening but there are still some major issues such as people leaving their bins in the middle of the footpath thus blocking wheelchair us ers and when these bins are full they can prove very hard to move. People are generally good and decent when you point out to them that they are causing obstructions but we are try ing to get the message across that disabled people are facing issues on the street everyday when they are out and about and we are urging motor ists and business owners to be a bit more careful and thoughtful,” urged John.

McGeough hits out at ‘young thugs’ for stoning bus

Sinn Féin Councillor Pearse Mc Geough has hit out at those stoning buses in Castlebellingham and Kil saran referring to them as “young thugs who care nothing about their community.”

Cllr McGeough said “the late bus from Dublin to Dundalk and also the Dundalk – Castlebel lingham – Annagassan – Togher – Clogherhead – Termonfeckin bus were stoned by youths on last Tuesday and Wednesday nights. in Castlebellingham they waited behind the wall at the castle until the bus was coming through and jumped out and began pelting it with stones.

“These young thugs care nothing about their community. These bus routes are a valuable service to the community used by people who live in small villages with their

main services in the two larger towns. They depend on this bus route to access medical care and shopping among other things. How dare these young thugs put this service at risk?

“My concern is that the service will be compromised due to safety fears and that must not be allowed to happen. We are consistently fighting for improved services like transport in rural areas and vil lages and this week will see the installation of new bus shelter in the area that was hard fought for and then something like this happens. it is not good enough. i would implore parents to know where your children are because these thugs were not adults.”

Cllr McGeough also advised that if anyone sees this sort of behaviour to please contact the Gardaí.

Cllr. Maeve yore, John Morgan and his dog Jamie and Garda Ciara Mannion outside the Town Hall on ‘Make Way Day’ last Friday.

Dundalk midwife wins prestigious WaterWipes® Pure Foundation Fund

A DUnDALK mid-wife has been announced as the Ireland winner of WaterWipes third an nual Pure Foundation Fund, which celebrates the achievements of healthcare professionals working in maternity, neonatal and postna tal care. This year’s Pure Foundation Fund Ireland winner is Sen ior Midwife, Mairead Martin, from our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, who has been awarded a €10,000 bur sary to advance the care of expectant and new parents and their babies.

Mairead, originally from the Carrick Road has cared for thousands of women and families over her lengthy ca reer. Having worked as a midwife for now 32 years, Mairead’s col league Rachel Gallagh er nominated Mairead for her outstanding care given to women and families across Droghe da. Commenting on her nomination, Rachel said “To me; Mairead is the

true meaning of a mid wife. Mairead has an infectious personality, so you can’t help but be drawn to her warm and caring nature. Mairead is heavily involved in providing education to women and families and leads the way in all aspects of antenatal ed ucation, birth prepara tion, breastfeeding, and postnatal care.”

When asked how

she felt about being nominated this year’s Pure Foundation Fund, Mairead said “I was ab solutely thrilled about the award, and humbled by the fact that not only Rachel, but so many other of my Midwifery and Healthcare Assist ant colleagues had done so as well. The staff of the Midwife Led Unit, our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda,

are an amazing team of Midwives, Healthcare Assistants, and student midwives who go above and beyond every single day to provide the best care to women and their babies during the ante natal, intrapartum, and postnatal period.”

Mairead will be do nating her prize money to fund a resumption of water births, in appro priate circumstances,

in the Labour ward at our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She also plans to help fund essential training for Midwives, to enhance the quality and scope of the care that they already give to women attending for the antenatal, intrapar tum and postnatal con tinuum.

WaterWipes® en couraged parents and healthcare professionals to nominate individuals who played crucial roles in pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care and made a difference in the lives of parents and babies.

WaterWipes® received over 360 nominations for this year’s Pure Foundation Fund across the UK and Ireland. The Irish winner was select ed by a panel including representatives from WaterWipes® and char ity partners Irish Nurses and Midwives organi sation (InMo) and Irish Neonatal Health Alli ance (InHA).

Commenting on this year’s Pure Foundation

Fund, Steve Pitman, Head of education and Professional Devel opment InMo and a member of the judging panel, said “The stand ard of nurses and mid wives nominated for the Pure Foundation Fund Bursary Award was extremely high again this year. This exempli fies the commitment of nurses and midwives to providing compassion ate and quality care to babies and their families in Ireland. The InMo would like to congratu late Mairead on winning the Award and all those that were nominated.

Mairead was nomi nated by her colleagues and is an example of a midwife committed to caring for women and babies and a champion for midwifery.”

For more information about this year’s winner and the WaterWipes® Pure Foundation Fund, please visit www.wa terwipes.com/uk/en/ community/pure-foun dation-fund-2022.

Val Wynne perpetual Shield

Freddie McArdle AIpF, receiving the ‘Val Wynne perpetual Shield’ from photographic judge Tommy McDermott AIpF, at the recent presentation of this prestigious award at the Cuchulainn Camera Club.

Mairead Martin was awarded for her achievements in childcare.

Chamber President asks people to consider extra costs before shopping up North

THe retail sector will temporarily come under pressure in the next few weeks with the fall in sterling and Una McGo ey, President of the Chamber has asked peo ple to consider the total costs when considering shopping cross border. These include transport cost, time, and other costs not to mention the potential loss of jobs in the retail sector. Sterling has fallen by 5% which means a maximum saving of only €10 on €200, before the extra costs are considered.

This week saw two strong indications of the short-term future for the region. The Budget was a favourable one for most sectors of the economy, including business and the SMe sector. Paddy Malone PRo of the Chamber says that most of the issues we raised in the Chamber’s Budget sub

mission were addressed.

However, the detail in some cases needs to be examined.

The details of the Budget statements were scrutinised by Rachel Dillon, Partner in ernst and young, ey at our Budget breakfast which was attended by over 200 people. The Break fast was once again

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“We welcome the support for energy costs but are disappointed that some professional business such as den tists may be excluded,” noted Paddy Malone.

“We also welcome the fact that there was no increase in Capital Taxes or VAT. However, we are disappointed that the hospitality rate of 9% will be abolished in February 2023

This will make the 2023 tourist season a difficult one, despite the strength of the US dol lar.

“We note the con tinued support to the All-Island Fund but note that the proposal to allow cross border investments has once again been ignored. We also note that although the Living City Initia tive has been extended in time the number of locations is still re

stricted. The Growth Centres identified in the national Develop ment Plan 2040, which includes both Drogheda and Dundalk should be included.

“We were delighted that the two asks we made last year to the Tánaiste when he vis ited Dundalk have both been achieved. Again, there is some concern over the detail but em ployers in Dundalk will be able to use the Shop Local Vouchers twice in the year up to a maxi mum of €500 on each occasion. This means that for the Christmas bonus the maximum will be €1,000 if not used already this year and that next year it could be used at summer holidays/bonus AnD Christmas. Dundalk’s shop local is the most successful in the coun try supporting the retail sector,” stated Paddy.

Dundalk schools host children’s fitness initiative

CASTleTOWn Girls School, Dundalk and Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire, Ardee were amongst the first to host the popular children’s fitness initiative ‘Fit Squad’ as it resumed its programme of in-person school visits following a twoyear break during Covid.

Delivered by Irish fitness expert Tom Dalton and sup

ported by Dundalk firm Fyffes, the visits saw some 300 pupils from both schools participate in the active workouts which included ad vice on healthy eating, dem onstrations of exercises young people should do and tips on how to use leisure time to stay physically fit.

Continuing until next

March, it is expected that some 7,500 pupils nationwide will participate in the interactive fitness sessions, adding to the over-20,000 pupils who have taken part in it since it was first launched in 2018. Schools interested in receiving a similar visit can find details online at www. fyffesfitsquad.ie.

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Minister attends awards day at Coláiste Chú Chulainn

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Heather Humphreys officiated at Coláiste Chú Chulainn’s annual awards day last week.

The first such event since Covid 19 restrictions were lifted was cel ebrated by all 820 students with their staff and visitors.

Minister Humphreys commend ed the school community on the academic, sporting, citizenship and attendance achievements.

Minister Humphreys advised the students to be proud of their achievements to continue their work in all areas of school life.

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick pre sented the Sportspersons of the Year awards to Carmen rasandratana, James Obisan, Sophie Curley Gray, nicola nic Giolla rua, emmanuel

Ojo and Godsent ibendiogwu.

Senator John McGahon present ed the Academic Awards to Gabri ella Hrynko, Anastasija Markova, lorcán Garvin, Daniele Orlandi, elizabeth Adesanya and niall Bastible Diaz.

Deputy imelda Munster present ed the Student of the Year awards to Mal Madine, Mylka Kabangu, esther Ojo, Seán reilly, Harry Be gley and Dáire Mac Searraigh.

Minister Humphreys presented the Cu Chulainn and House Cham pions Awards to Pawel Skalinski, Chisomaga Anyanwu, emmet O’Hanrahan and eimantas lingis.

lMeTB board members Coun cillors Marianne Butler and Andrea McKevitt presented more than 50 full attendance awards to students.

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Dundalk Music Society return with Oklahoma

DUnDALK Musical Society in their 71st year are delighted to be return ing to the stage with one of the great est musicals of all time, oklahoma! opening in An Táin Arts Centre on Wednesday 12th until Sunday 16th of october 2022 nightly at 7.30pm. The first collaboration of famed partners Richard Rodgers and oscar Hammerstein II, this groundbreaking theatrical work set the American mu sical theatre standard. In the Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th Century, the spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cow boys provides the backdrop for the love story between Curly, a hand some cowboy, and Laurey, a beauti ful farm girl. As the road to romance and the road to statehood converge, Curly and Laurey are poised to spend their new life together in a

brand-new state.

It’s hard to believe that october 2019 was the last time Dundalk Mu sical Society presented a musical in An Táin, with the sold out musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The com pany have been working hard since May of this year putting plans in place for a spectacular show.

The show features a cast of over forty talented local adults and chil dren.

Ray o’Hare and Ciara Quigley take on the roles of the romantic leads Curly and Laurey with Patri cia Savage as the wise and watchful Aunt eller. Tim Ahern as Andrew Cairns has a busy time keeping an eye on his enthusiastic daughter Ado Annie played by Chloe Copas who falls for the dashing cowboy Will Parker played by Max Valentine,

with some competition from the ped dler man Ali Hakim played by David McArdle.

The show is directed by Tony Fin egan with Sinead Lightley-Collins as Choreographer. Musical direc tion is by Ronan Dennedy who will conduct the 13 piece orchestra. Ann McCabe as Chorus Mistress assisted by Karyn McCooey have both been working with the cast since May of this year to ensure note perfection. Phyllis Woods as costume mistress will have the cast decked out in their finery. niall McCooey as stage man ager will ensure the set and scenery transport us to the golden age of musical theatre. Tickets are on sale in person at the box office, online at www.antain.ie or by phone on (042) 9332332. It’s a show not to be missed.

The cast of Oklahoma will take to the stage in An Táin Arts Centre for five nights next week.

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Louth leading the way nationally with female representation in local government

TWenTY TWO women have been elected to louth Coun ty Council since the foundation of the State and the coun cil is bucking the national trend with 12 female councillors out of 29 but unfortunately this is not replicated through out rural ireland. A seminar aimed at increasing the diversity of women in local Government was hosted by louth County Council in association with See Her elected at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk today Tuesday, September 27th. The seminar included panel discussions with local and national politicians as well as speakers from diverse groups.

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Joan Martin, Chief executive of louth County Council, welcomed the convening of the seminar as an important step in increasing diversity in local government: “louth has a great diversity in its population, and it is important that local government reflects that diversity throughout all its decision making to better serve our citizens”. Ms Martin said that the seminar was not a once off event and she noted that the council would be taking actions locally through the PPn network to encourage more people from diverse backgrounds to get involved in politics and she noted that while louth County Council had “plenty of women, there was not plenty of diversity”.

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Cathaoirleach of louth County Council, Cllr Conor Keelan noted that with 12 female councillors out of 29, Co louth had one of the higher female representations.

Cllr Keelan said that it was a “serious error of national Government to abolish town councils” as he noted they had been a “stepping-stone for female and younger coun cillors”.

in the last local elections, the people of louth were pre sented with 60 candidates of which 14 were women (23%) and they elected 9 of those women to the 29 council seats (31%). With subsequent changes following Cllr Colm Markey becoming an MeP, Cllr erin McGreehan being appointed a senator, and the sad passing of Cllrs Hugh Conlon and Oliver Tully (riP) there are now 12 women councillors in louth – and at 41% that puts them almost at the top of the leader board when it comes to women in councils.

The event featured a diverse panel of local and national politicians with the ‘Journey into Politics’ panel featuring Senator erin McGreehan and louth County Councillors, edel Corrigan, Paula Butterly and Marianne Butler with apologies from Maeve Yore and Michelle Hall.

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nOvena

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 Fa ther 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). M.c.

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 Fa ther 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). n.c. 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 Fa ther 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). M.s.

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 Fa ther 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.c. 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 Fa ther 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). M.f. 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 Fa ther 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). J.h.

Annual Redemptorist

novena to St Gerard Majella

THe annual Redemptorist no vena to St Gerard Majella will take place in St. Joseph’s Mon astery between the 8th and 16th october 2022. The theme of this year’s novena is ‘Let us Dream,’ based on the book published by Pope Francis.

Speaking about the novena, Fr noel Kehoe, Rector, said “our daily lives and old certain ties have been challenged and will continue to be challenged by pandemics, war, energy crisis and cost of living. our church too must address these challenges with hope and open ness. Synodality is a word we have heard much about recently in the Church. At its heart, this worldwide process is a deep lis tening to the Spirit in the voices of the people of God and the courageous discernment of the signs of the times.”

The novena is expected to attract over 8,000 people each day, with people traveling great distances to attend. This year is particularly celebratory as it is the first in-person novena

after the restrictions of the past years.

“People ask why the novena continues to be popular at a time when church attendance is going down? People experience some thing special at a novena. It is a celebration of community and faith and holds a special place in the hearts of people who have been attending over generations. It is a time for reflection, for sensing God’s closeness, for cel ebrating and praying for the gift of life, for renewing friendships and seeing familiar faces.”

“Our preachers this year will reflect this diversity of voices and guide us on this journey for nine days. We are delighted to welcome Helena Connolly, director of evangelisation for the Redemptorists, Jim Deeds, author and pastoral renewal fa cilitator, Neil Foley, scientist and lay Redemptorist missioner and Redemptorists Frs. Tom my Hogan, Brian nolan and Brendan o’Rourke.

Special highlights include the

candlelit session each evening at

9.00pm special blessing for chil dren at all masses on Sunday 9th October and a day of prayer and blessing for the sick and elderly at all masses on Saturday 15th october. Confessions will be available before and after all sessions, except on Sundays.

“Due to ongoing health guid ance, we will be unable to offer anointing of the sick or have a dedicated children’s session as was our custom. We hope to re turn to this next year.”

“So much work has gone into the preparation of the novena, and I want to pay tribute to the great team of people involved in its organisation.

The timetable for sessions this year is as follows:

Weekdays: 7.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 1.10pm, 4.30pm, 6.00pm, 7.30pm, 9.00pm

Sundays: 7.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.00pm, 7.30pm, 9.00pm

For more information please visit www.redemptoristsdun dalk.ie

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WindoW CleaninG gutter & facia cleaning carried out by professional, fully trained and insured staff. Affordable rates. Domestic & commercial. call our office for a free quotation. everkleen 042 935 2717 or 086 829 3585. www.everkleenservices. ie <http://www.everkleenservices.ie>. house & aPaRtMent CleaninG service. specializing in re-let & spring cleaning, carpet & upholstery cleaning. fully insured. for a free quotation contact everkleen 042 9352717 / 087 6873188, www.everkleenservices.ie <http://www. everkleenservices.ie>.

tileR availaBle experienced local tiler to carry out all types of tile workmarble, granite, porcelain. indoors and out. call 087-387-8995 for free quote. GRiMley ’s duBlin st dundalk televisions, tv aerials, satellite, freeview & saorview, new installations, sales, service & repairs. free estimates 042 935 4343.

MoBile hoMe tRansPoRt trans ported throughout 32 counties. contact eugene 086-607-1702.

dundalk GaRden seRviCes tree topping, felling, hedge trimming, grass cutting & strimming. rubbish removals/ garage clearance, house & garden refuse. permit holder. contact Ben 085-840-7707.

FoRtune telleR—Available for ap pointment, private or group bookings. tel. Alison 042 933 5102 or 087-67-51229.

Buildin G s e R vi C es extensions, renovations, sunrooms, conservatories and All general maintenance. p v c fascia, soffit and guttering products supplied and fitted. Bathroom refurbishment, painting, Decorating, Wall & floor tiling. All types of roof repairs & maintenance. for free esti mates tel 087 260 2501.

RooF leaks MasteR—We repair all types of roof/tile, slate, bangor blues. re pair torch on roofs, scrape & clean, chim neys & chimney pots, chimney bird guards, gutter facia & soffits. All work guaranteed, 25 years experience. tel. 086 818 4827.

Carpentry & Joinery maintenance and repairs, roofing, 1st & 2nd fix carpen try, sash window repairs. no job too big or small. contact seandon carpentry 087 298 5110.

Roo F in G Re Pai R s & s toves stoves supplied and fitted, fully insured, hetas certified. contact paul englishby 087 6301914 or 041 98 94633 and mark on 087 1302040 for roofing enquiries.

GaRden & house MaintenanCe strimming grass, hedge cutting, weeding, also garden clearance, concreting, patios, painting, power washing, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, fencing. have all the equipment. contact Brian 086-109-7358.

CoaC hin G W ith e sthe R life and executive coach tel 086 8972007 www. coachingwithesther.com.

Quali F ied Ca RP ente R available for floors, Doors, frames, Architraves, skirt ings, stud Walls, roofing & All Building repairs. no Job too big or too small. call mark 086 089 5508.

PRoPeRty MaintenanCe repairs, building, plumbing, painting, roof repairs, tiling, bathroom refurbishments, concret ing, plastering, gardening, power washing, pvc facia and soffits, over 20 yrs experi ence. references available. tel michael on 085-762-3758.

Fi F i’s a lte R ations longwalk s c (formerly A-Alterations) tel 083 011 8728. zips, hems, clothes taken in or let out, also Dry cleaning service. open mon - Wed 9.30 - 5.30pm, thur & fri 9.30 - 6pm & sat 10-2pm.

WatC h R e Pai R s mechanical/Quartz (battery) and vintage. in our own work shop. most brands: cartier, longines, ome ga, revue, raymond Weil, seiko, citizen & more, also Jewellery repairs. goldstar Jew ellers, Demesne shopping centre Dundalk tel. 042 93 39478.

a ll-in-one! home and property maintenance and improvements. painting, decorating, general household mainte nance, exterior cleaning, power washing, gutters, dust free sanding, no job to big or small, quality but affordable service con tact ian 0874158238.

GRass CuttinG services, Dundalk and surrounding areas. contact michael 087 1477 067.

Plaste R in G s e R vi C e available, free quotations. contact David 085 7829910 or gavin 086 3799285.

C aRPet & oven CleaninG carpet, upholstery & specialist oven cleaning avail able. call mvi cleaning Dundalk on 042 94 21300 or visit www.mvicleaning.ie.

Ca RP et and uP holste R y cleaning. home and office contract cleaning. over 10 years’ experience. rtm cleaning services contact robbie 087 3817618.

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Building, Woodwork, painting, plumbing, tiling, kitchen refurbishments, paving & fencing. no job to big or too small. tel. 087 295 2529.

d o you F eel ove RW hel M ed but want to declutter any room in your home, or downsizing or staging your house for sale? if so contact shelly@stepintoaction.ie or phone 086 8878054.

h ai R d R essin G s e R vi C e—Avenue road area. fully qualified, specialising in all aspects of hairdressing. ladies, mens and childrens, reasonable prices. contact Anne 087 7643291. home visits can also be arranged.

Con C e R t h a RP ist available for wed dings. church & reception catered for. Also piano, flute and harp lessons available. please contact susan at 0873744895. Cleane R availa B le for Dundalk and newry areas. ph mary on 089-4223824.

G R een F ields Musi C tou R s invite you to join for our 1 nights stays to see the cream of irish folk and Ballads. price includes accommodation, bus and ticket. contact Anthony on 085 1204994.

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BodhRan for adults & children aged 8 years upwards. one to one lessons. phone 087 414 4228.

Get F it the fun way and learn to dance, the Waltz, Quickstep, foxtrot and Jive, now taking place in the lisdoo, Dundalk tuesday’s from 8pm - 10pm, no partner re quired. newly Wed first dance lessons and private lessons also available. Jiving les sons continues in kilcurry every thursday evening 8-9.30pm. contact 086 357 3271 for further information.

l ine dan C in G new beginner classes continues in Dowdallshill gAA hall tues days at 7pm, also Boys club seatown Wednesday mornings at 10am in october. All welcome. contact 087 2618773.

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Marita is louth’s leading light for national Women’s enterprise Day

MARITA Collier is many things. She’s a farmer, an entrepreneur and a business leader. She’s also a good friend, wife and mother. And now she’s adding a new accolade to these titles. Marita is Louth’s Lead ing Light for national Women’s enterprise Day.

Taking place on Thursday 13th octo ber at Citynorth Hotel, National Women’s en terprise Day is open to women in business or thinking of starting a business. Hosted by the Local enterprise offices in Louth and Meath, this event is a brilliant opportunity to network and learn.

Founder of Drum mond House Garlic, Marita has so much ex perience under her belt and she’s looking for ward to sharing it.

“I’ve had access to so much support throughout my business life. But you can never

measure the value of be ing around other entre preneurs and listening to their story. We learn so much from each other. over the years, I’ve learned from the successes and mistakes of others. I’ve become braver and more ambi tious. It’s helped me to grow Drummond House Garlic into the success ful enterprise it is today. And I can’t wait to share

my story.”

She continues “Sine ad Crowther of Sooth ing Solutions is Meath‘s Leading Light this year.

She and I will join MC Miriam Simon for a re ally dynamic session. We’ll explore the chal lenges and opportuni ties in entrepreneurship and some of the lessons we’ve learned along the way. We will examine the importance of busi

ness strategy on driving your business forward.”

Marita adds “We will also be joined by men tor and coach Lavina McGahon who’ll share her insights, advice and experience on starting, scaling and exiting a business.”

She concludes “It’s going to be an action packed day, full of ide as, inspiration, informa tion and support. I am so proud to be Louth’s Leading Light for 2022 and hope that you’ll come along to be part of National Women’s en terprise Day.”

Hosted by Local en terprise office Louth and Meath, national Women’s enterprise Day takes place on Thurs day, 13th october from 09.00-14.00hrs at Cit ynorth Hotel. Tickets are €20 each including lunch, and a goodie bag. Book now on www.lo cal enterprise.ie/louth, but don’t delay, places will book out quickly.

d undalk dancers shine on the big stage

1—What is a Bombay Duck?

2—Mayo, louth, Kerry. Put those counties in order from biggest to smallest population wise.

3—What does PRSi stand for in the field of Tax?

4—in which city would you find the Reichstag building?

What was the name of the bar in Park St. that operated between the years 2001 and 2005 and would close to be replaced by Brubakers?

Louth’s Leading Light Marita Collier of Drummond House Garlic.