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Wednesday, 10th August, 2022. Vol. 15, Issue 32 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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By Paul Byrne

There were joyous scenes around Dundalk this week as two of the town’s favourite daughters returned from the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with another medal to add to their evergrowing collections.

Kate O’Connor and Amy Broadhurst have been reaping the rewards of late after many years paying their dues and both athletes were in sensational form with Kate bringing home the silver medal in the Heptathlon while Amy claimed Gold in the Lightweight category in boxing.

Kate was given a garda escort on Monday afternoon as she returned from Dublin airport to Belfry Drive to her family home with her dad and coach Michael, where hundreds of friends and family and young athletes from her club, St. Gerard’s AC, were waiting to welcome home their hero!

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Amy Broadhurst’s memorable year continued as she won gold at the Commonwealth Games in boxing.

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From Page 1 Speaking ahead of her daughter’s arrival proud mother Valerie O’Connor expressed her delight with her daughter’s achievement after she finished second, narrowly behind World Champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson.

“I was watching it at home and it was very nervewracking but when it was confirmed she had won silver we were obviously ecstatic. She works so hard and she has dedicated herself to athletics since she was about 8 or 9. At competitions, even as a kid she knew who the best girls at other clubs were and how much she would need to improve to try and beat them. In recent years she has stepped up her preparation again and she does everything right to get that extra bit needed to compete at the highest level. From her physio to her nutrition to the way she prepares and recovers before and after events she is doing everything that is asked of her. It’s a proud moment for us all to see everybody come out today and welcome her home,” added Valerie.

Kate (21), who was born in Newry, admitted she travelled to Birmingham with the aim of securing a medal having worked very hard in the

Katie with some members of Glenmorer AC outside her house in Belfry Amy Broadhurst with her proud dad Tony folGardens. lowing her victory in Birmingham. just has the Europeans left so if she can manage to win gold over in Montenegro it will just Monday to Friday 9 to 5 put the cap on a dream year for her. She relishes CV's to Keith@mvicleaning.ie or these challenges and she Phone 0429421300 doesn’t mind having Michael O’Connor, Valerie O’Connor, Kate that target on her back O’Connor and Maebh O’Connor. so hopefully she can do Dad Tony who was born well at the Europeans lead up to the games.

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“I put myself in a re- been a year to rememally good position after ber for the 25-year-old day one and I did really southpaw from Muirwell in all the events bar hevnamor who began maybe the shot putt and the year by being asked the long jump. I was to help World Champion slightly disappointed af- Katie Taylor prepare for ter the long jump which her huge Madison Garwas the sixth event and I den contest with Amanknew I had to pull out a da Serrano before winbig throw in the javelin ning gold at 63kg at the which was the second World Championships last event. There was six in Sofia. According to hours between the long her father and long-time jump and the javelin coach Tony, even he is which is a long time to in disbelief by how easy have to wait knowing she is making her victohow much is at stake ries seem this year.

“Amy has had so but somehow I managed to sleep for four f those many setbacks and hours and I think that re- struggles over the year ally helped me relax!,” between judges giving bad decisions or struglaughs Kate.

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By Tamara O’Connell

Dickie Newell with his wife Patricia.

A fund-raiser launched just six days ago has raised over €20,000 for Dundalk man Dickie Newell who was involved in a life-changing accident on his bike.

The Gofundme fundraiser, organised by Cuchulainn Cycling Club, has set €30,000 as its goal in a bid to raise enough money to adapt Dickie’s Lisdoo home.

Dickie is a long-standing member of Cuchulainn Cycling Club in Dundalk and on 14 April 2022 he came off his bike during a training spin and sustained serious injuries.

He is paralysed from the chest down and has limited power in his right arm. He is currently in the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire.

He will need respite care for the rest of his life. Before Dickie can return home, significant adjustments will need to be made to his house.

Dickie’s son, Ricky said: “We didn’t expect it at all to raise so much money so quickly. It’s amazing to have all of these people pulling together to help us.

“Adjustments have to be made to the house and the price of timber is very high at the moment. We have to try and get it organised.

“My Dad’s in rehab at the moment. He’s been in hospital over four months and is due to come home on August 29 please God.” As a club, Cuchulainn is looking to raise much-needed funds to help Dickie and his family at this tough and challenging time.

“With your help, we can ensure that Dickie returns to a home adapted to his needs,” said Francis Lafferty, Chairman Cuchulainn Cycling Club.

“We would be most grateful if you could make a donation to this very worthy cause.

“We are also running a charity cycle on Sunday, August 21. Full details of this will be available on the Cuchulainn Dickie Newell with his wife Patricia and son and daughter Ricky Facebook pages and Instagram account.” and Rachel.

Pilot project tackling declining vocations ‘quite interesting’ says local priest

By Tamara O’Connell

Dundalk priest Fr Derek Ryan has said a new pilot project which aims to help the Catholic Church tackle declining vocations is “quite interesting”.

The Holy Family Parish Church priest told the Dundalk Leader that under the project, which is being rolled out in Cork and Ross, there will be an emphasis on the “family of parishes”.

“If you look at it in a Dundalk context, it’s a town which exists in the larger Archdiocese of Armagh,” said Fr Derek.

“A number of parishes are being brought together in a family of parishes or a cluster of parishes.

“The idea isn’t new but the language has changed. It’s the same principle. It’s already

Fr Derek Ryan (above) is also a GAA referee.. in some way happening in Dundalk without that labelling.”

Fr Derek added: “There are four parishes in Dundalk – St Patrick’s, the Holy Redeemer, the Holy Family and the Redemptorist.

“The family of parishes idea is already happening across Dun-

dalk and the four parishes are working very well together.

“There is a movement of clergy happening in Dundalk which is new across the parishes.

Things are changing, there’s no doubt about it.”

He continued: “There is a training centre here in Dundalk for new

priests called the Redemptoris Mater Seminary.

“Around two or three men are ordained to the priesthood each year at the Redemptoris Mater Seminary.

“When they are ordained, those men commit to the Archdiocese of Armagh for five years and then they are able to work abroad if they choose.”

Fr Derek said that he doesn’t want the Redepmtoris Mater Seminary to give “false hope” to the people of Dundalk.

“We do have a situation of an ageing clergy.

Many clergy are approaching retirement and vocations are at an all-time low,” he said.

“In no way will Maynooth be able to fill the gaps in ten or 15 years.

There will be a bigger reliance on lay people to assist with various roles.”

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Cllr. Sheridan raises water discolouration with Irish Water Dundalk Leader 10th August 2022

cllr. John Sheridan has contacted Irish Water about significant water discolouration on the Dundalk Supply over the weekend which supplies the town and parts of Mid Louth.

“This is now the second summer of this water discolouration. I had raised this before the summer as I had information that the problem was likely to reoccur this year. Despite assurances from Irish Water prior to the summer that a flushing programme would be taking place to mitigate the problem, we have significant discolouration again.”

“The flushing programme has been well publicised and I have seen the flushing taking place personally, but despite this, again there was major discoloration over the weekend. I was amazed at the response to a post I had on social media with responses from right across the network. People are incredibly frustrated about this, particularly those caring for people who are sick and those with young children and babies” “I have also noted that discoloured water is being reported in villages like Blackrock and Dromiskin that have already been flushed by Irish Water which is very concerning” When asked by the Dundalk Leader to make a statement on the ongoing issues in relation to the quality of the local water supply, Irish Water responded as follows.

“In Ireland, drinking water can pass through several kilometres of pipework before

it reaches homes and businesses. Some of this pipework is constructed from cast iron and, depending on the area, can be up to 100 years old. Old cast iron mains typically suffer from corrosion and as a result, sediment from these pipes can be dislodged during repair or maintenance works, causing temporary discolouration of the water / the water to appear brown before it reaches customers’ taps. This is not harmful to health and usually running the tap for a number of minutes will restore the clear colour. More information can be found at https://www.water.ie/ water-supply/supply-issues/discoloured-water/.

“Most of the time, the drinking water passes over this sediment unchanged.

However changes in flow, pressure or direction can dislodge this sediment and carry it through to your tap. This can cause water to appear as brown or orange in colour. This discolouration

is more likely to occur when repair or maintenance works are being carried out on the public water supply pipes and if you run your cold tap in the kitchen, for a few minutes the discoloration should clear.

“Irish Water, working in partnership with Louth County Council, continues to progress a programme of watermains flushing to safeguard the water supply for customers in Dundalk and its environs.

These essential flushing works are required to clear manganese sediment from the distribution network and reduce the likelihood of future discolouration issues at the customer tap. These flushing activities are part of an overall action plan to address discolouration issues associated with high manganese levels found in the source water that feeds into Cavanhill water treatment plant.

A programme of works at the Cavan Hill water treatment plant has already been carried out

including the installation of an interim Manganese treatment system to reduce manganese levels in the final treated water. Following works, customers seeing discoloured water coming from their cold kitchen tap are advised to run the tap for a few minutes to restore the clear colour. If the colour does not restore to clear, cus-

tomers are advised not the drink the water as a precaution, and should contact the Irish Water customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 or via Twitter @IWCare. The latest updates on these works will be available on the Supply and Service Updates section of the Irish Water website,” concluded the statement.

1—In which country would you find Table Mountain?

2—What is the Russian boxer Rocky fights in Rocky IV called?

3—Which car manufacturer released the completely electric Roadster car in 2008?

4—Which planet was downgraded in 2006 from an official planet in our solar system to a minor dwarf planet?

5—Where in Dundalk would you find Gosling Terrace?

6—What do the names Malachi, Hosea, Leviticus, Exodus and Isaiah have in common?

7—Bunmahon, Cappoquin and Dungarvan are in which County?

8—Which historical event happened in Ireland in 1949?

9—A nephrologist is specialized in which organ of the body?

10—Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Kenya all have what in common?

Stinker—Romanian Nadia Comaneci was the first person to do what at the 1976 Montreal summer Olympic games?

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Dundalk IT junior parkrun Questions asked over celebrates its first birthday re-opening elderly Sunday the 21st of August at 9:30am in DKIT College the sports pitches there will be in full celebratory mode for junior parkrun’s first anniversary. Planning started in January 2020 with the support and help of Louth Sports partnership and parkrun Ireland, but it was not until the 18th of August 2021 the core group finally welcomed children from 4-14 years old to attend the first inaugural junior parkrun in Co Louth.

Junior parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly family event every Sunday morning. Children as far as Monaghan and Kilbroney have travelled to attend regularly, as junior parkruns in the country become more widespread. There have also been parkrun tourists from children originating from all parts of the country, Wales, England and even Australia.

Families on holidays or visiting family and friends, expanding their

day care service

DkIT Junior Parkrun volunteers and runners celebrate the event’s first anniversary.

parkrun tourism, experiencing different courses and locations.

In the past 50 Sundays junior parkrun has taken place, there has been an average of 29 children weekly, with 256 children attend to date. They have run, jogged, walked, or skipped 2928kms which is the Distance from Dundalk to South of Greece. Junior parkrun is run by a volunteer

core group with support of parents, grandparents, and other members of the parkrun community volunteering weekly to help marshal, distribute finish tokens, scan barcode or time keeping.

There has been a total of 87 volunteers so far and their help has been vital to keep the event going and very much appreciated.

If you would like your children to attend

simple register at www. parkrun.ie/register/ print or save the scannable barcode on your phone and take this every time you attend a parkrun anywhere in the world. An incentive for children to participate regularly is the milestone wristbands when they achieve half, full or ultra-marathon distance. There is a fun warm up routine before the start and the whole aim of junior parkrun

is to provide a free, fun, and active event weekly for all the family with parents and guardians walking and running with their kids.

Everyone welcome to register and attend especially for our anniversary. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

If you have any queries, contact us at dundalkitjuiors@parkrun. com or find us on Facebook.

A Dundalk TD has asked the HSE to clearly state when a day care service for older people in the town is to reopen.

Sinn Féin’s Ruairí Ó Murchú has written to the HSE to ask them when the St Anne’s service, which operates out of St Oliver’s Community Hospital on the Dublin Road in Dundalk will reopen.

The day care service was closed because of Covid 19 restrictions in 2020, but has not yet re-opened.

In correspondence earlier this year, the HSE advised Deputy Ó Murchú that they were looking to reopen it this month, but this has not happened.

The Dundalk TD says that he has been advised by charities that work with older people in Louth that they understand the day care service will not be opened for the foreseeable future.

This is, Deputy Ó Murchú said, ‘a dreadful situation’ for older people and their families who need day care services as soon as possible.

He said: ‘Late last week, I wrote to the HSE again seeking an update on when the St Anne’s service will be open again. I had been advised by charities working in the town

that they understand that the HSE will not be reopening the service for the foreseeable future.

‘Earlier this year, the HSE advised me they were aiming to open the service by August, but we are a week into the month and there have been no updates.

‘Staffing may well be an issue, but the HSE has to do everything in its power to ensure that this service, which has been closed for more than two years, is reopened.

‘It provided a social and recreational outlet for older people and respite for their carers and families. It is critical that everything is done to get it reopened.

‘Older people were disproportionately affected by Covid 19, both physically from the virus and socially because of the isolation and loneliness brought on by the lockdowns and the closure of services.

‘They should not be an afterthought for the HSE – they should be at the forefront of health officials’ minds’.

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20% less pubs in Louth now than in 2005 states new report

A new report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has shown a stark decline in the number of pubs doing business throughout the country since 2005. The Irish Pub: Stopping the Decline report, based on the group’s analysis of Revenue license data and including an economic and social analysis

by Dublin City University (DCU) Associate Professor Emeritus and economist Anthony Foley, shows a 21.2% decline in the number of pubs in Ireland from 2005 to 2021 while locally that figure is a decline of 20.3%.

All 26 counties experienced declines in pub numbers through the 16-year period. The largest decrease was seen in Laois with 30.6% less pubs since 2005.

This was the only county with a decrease

of 30% or more. The lowest decrease was in Meath with 1.4% less. Meath was followed by Dublin, reporting a decrease of only 4.3%. All the remaining 23 counties had decreases greater than 10%.

Three counties, Carlow (10.4%), Kildare (13.6%), and Wicklow (10.1%) showed decreases between 10% and 14.9% while Cavan (17.2%), Kerry (15.3), Kilkenny (18.1%), Monaghan (19.8%), and Wexford (17.2%) were in the 15% to 19.9% decrease bracket.

All the remaining counties had decreases of more than 20%. Six counties, Clare (24.7%), Galway (20.6%), Louth (20.3%), Sligo (24%), Waterford (23.5%), and Westmeath (24.4%) were in the 20% to 24.9% decrease band, while nine counties Cork (28.5%), Don-

egal (26.3%), Leitrim (26.4%), Limerick 29.1%), Longford (25.7%), Mayo (25.1%), Offaly (29.9%), Roscommon (28.3%), and Tipperary (26.3%) saw decreases between 25% and 29.9%.

According to an economic and social analysis of the numbers, economist Anthony Foley notes that public houses

contribute to the culture and vibrancy of villages, small towns and rural areas in many ways. They contribute to tourism and provide an extensive network of physical facilities and services needed by tourists and locals.

Foley cites concerns for the impact of the decline on rural Ireland, when taken in the context of wider challenges facing areas outside Dublin. When you consider decreases in the number of post offices, full bank branches, Garda stations, local retail enterprises and a wide range of other services and facilities, there are concerns about the commercial capability of small towns and villages with large levels of commercial building vacancy.

According to the analysis, Foley suggests there is likely to be a negative so-

Dundalk community tackle litter over Summer Clean Weekend

Louth County Council is delighted with the response from the Dundalk community to their recent Dundalk Summer Clean initiative which took place over the weekend of Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th July.

The event involved 25 voluntary groups from across the community and business sectors as Melissa Hayes and Fiona Lennon presenting a cheque to Anne Newell for €905.68 from a recent well as interested indicake sale. The cake sale took place at the Louth County Council offices.The North Louth Hospice viduals who joined in assist people diagnosed with cancer and their families in the North Louth area. to make a difference in their community, covering a large area of the town.

During the weekend, volunteers collected 143 bags of rubbish and 3 tons of loose waste to make their community shine brighter. Litter pickers, bags, gloves, is one of 79 branches of the The quiz will kick off at The Dundalk Branch of and hi-visibility vests the Red Cross will host a 8pm and it costs €20 for a Irish Red Cross and is run were provided by Louth table quiz in the Ivy Room table of four. There will be by volunteers who rely on County Council to all in the Imperial Hotel, Dun- spot prizes, a raffle and food fundraisers like this to keep participants. dalk on Friday 19th August. available on the evening. You going. They provide FirstPaula Gribben, ComALL funds raised from the can purchase tickets online aid and Ambulance servmunity Support, Louth County Council, comevening will go directly to at https://www.eventbrite.ie ices for gaa, tv productions mented, “Litter and illeand many more community the local Dundalk branch of or pay on the night. gal dumping can all too The Dundalk Red Cross events. the Irish Red Cross. often spoil the beauty

Dundalk Red Cross Table Quiz Fundraiser

cial impact arising from the trend and extent of closures, especially in rural and remote areas in Ireland.

Foley cites a number of reasons for the decline including non-replacement of pub operators on retirement or death, low levels of business volume and economic sustainability, regulatory changes such as tighter drink driving laws and enforcement allied with weak or nonexistent public transport and population change and distribution, among others.

Paul Clancy, DIGI member and CEO of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, described the report as ‘alarming.’

“1,829 rural pub closures represent businesses that provide jobs, a hub in the local community for socialising and community i

Some of the volunteers who took part in the recent Dundalk Summer Clean inititative which took place at the end of July. The event involved 25 voluntary groups from across the community.

of this area. Initiatives like this are important in bringing communities closer together, while working towards a common goal of tackling litter and raising awareness.”

Louth County Council wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to V&W recycling centre, in Dundalk, who supported this initiative and facilitated the collection of

the clean-up packs from their facility. The Council would like to extend their thanks to all the participants who registered and got involved in the Dundalk Summer Clean Weekend.

Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow visits Dundalk

On Friday 22nd July, the Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow hit the streets of Dundalk following the launch of its national summer campaign on 20th June. In this program, the GLT will collaborate with Louth County Council and local community groups to promote the responsible disposal of gum litter in the county’s areas. Over the summer months, the roadshow will visit over 30 local authorities across all four provinces to promote community-led education and awareness on gum litter.

Members of the Gum Litter Taskforce for Louth include representatives of the chewing gum industry; the Department of the Environment; Food and Drink Industry Ireland, Louth County Council representatives and members of local

community groups.

Following on from campaigns in previous years, the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Food Drink Ireland and the chewing gum industry highlighted the initiative’s success to date: A remarkable 70% reduction in chewing gum litter since the campaign began in 2007.

Gum now accounts for 8% of all litter in Ireland compared to over 26% in 2007.

Just over one in four (27%) claim never to have dropped gum highlighting continued importance of gum litter awareness campaign to enact behavioural change.

Speaking ahead of the campaign, Minister Ossian Smyth, said: “The success of the Gum Litter Taskforce

demonstrates the forward-thinking, joined up approach of industry, local communities and local government that is necessary to further drive the objective of changing the public’s gum disposal behaviour.”

To support the campaign, the GLT has created an education programme called ‘Bin It!’ that encourages students to dispose of litter responsibly, particularly gum litter. Approximately 60 performances will be delivered annually to primary schools throughout the country, with an aim of visiting 180 schools by 2025.

Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Councillor Conor Keelan, who attended the launch, said “The message couldn’t be simpler when Cllr Keelan, & Members of the Rehab group- Brendan O’Friel, Jimmy Philips Pauline Bromit comes to gum and indeed all lit- ley Nail Gorman Connor Halpenny. The Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow were in Dundalk to promote the responsible disposal of gum in the county. ter, ‘Bin It’.”

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Family Notices in memoriam

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NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, You who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and in all instances in my life You are with me. I want to thank You for all things and to confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You inspite of all material illusions. I wish to be with You in eternal glory. Thank You for Your mercy towards me and mine. (Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days). A.B. 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). I.M.

6th ANNIVERSARY A beautiful memory, Dearer than gold, Of a father whose worth, Can never be told.

There is a place in my heart, That can never be filled, I miss you Dad, And always will.

—Always loved and remembered by your loving daughCURLEY ter Michelle, son in law 6th ANNIVERSARY John and grandsons Adam and Sean. XXX. In loving memory of Pierce Curley, whose sixth anniverCURLEY sary occurs on 14th August.

6th ANNIVERSARY We think of you in silence, Dad, No matter how life We often speak your name, changes, But all we have are our No matter what we do, memories, A special place within our And your picture in a frame. hearts, Your resting place we visit, Is always kept for you.

And put flowers there with —Sadly missed and always care, remembered by your son But no one knows the Pierce, Madeline, Rachel heartache, and Aaron.

As we turn and leave you there.

—Always loved and remembered by your wife, Rose. XXX.

Senator welcomes additional scholarships for under-represented and disadvantaged students Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed scholarships for underrepresented and disadvantaged students. €2 million more will be spent on additional measures to drive inclusion in higher education this year to include: - An additional 50 bursaries of €5000 per student for the most disadvantaged students including those with a disability, mature students, lone parents, and further education award holders; - The establishment of new three year stream of funding to support Travellers and Roma participation in Higher Education; - Allowing those on certain existing scholarships retain the funding for addi-

Senator Erin McGreehan. tional courses including graduate entry medicine.

The Louth Senator said, “It’s very welcome to see this new funding streams which will support disadvantaged students in attending this level education.

“Cost and funding shouldn’t be a barrier to education and it’s important we continue to invest in disadvantaged students.

“A bursary in a dis-

advantaged student is an investment in the future and we know that having a third level education means a person is more likely to have a better quality of life for themselves and their family.

“Fianna Fáil are the party of education, and I will continue to lobby for better funding for disadvantaged students from across Louth.”

An Chuirt Duiche The District Court Public House (Ireland) Act 1855 Section 1 Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1960 Section 29 Notice of Application for ad interim transfer of a licence District Court Area of Dundalk District No. 6 AN APPLICATION OF ANNE STREET TAVERN LIMITED APPLICANT TAKE NOTICE that Anne Street Traven whose registered office is 27 Anne Street, Dundalk in the County of Louth in the Court area and District aforesaid intends to apply to this Honourable Court, pursuant to an order of the Court, sitting at Town Square, Dundalk, County Louth on the 28th day of September 2022 at 10am in the forenoon or so soon thereafter as this application may be taken for: 1. A Certificate entitling and enabling the Applicants to receive a full seven day publican’s on licence in respect of premises known as Anne Street Tavern, Anne Street, Dundalk in the County of Louth in the accordance with plans to be adduced at the hearing of this application.

Dated: 5th August 2022 Gerry Byrne Director of Anne Street Tavern Limited P. Tiernan & Co Solicitors, Solicitors for the Applicant, 4 Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co Louth.

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MOBILE HOME TRANSPORT—Transported throughout 32 Counties. Contact Eugene 086-607-1702.

CARPET & OVEN CLEANING—Carpet, upholstery & specialist oven cleaning available. Call MVI Cleaning Dundalk on 042 94 21300 or visit www.mvicleaning. ie.

Roofing Repairs & Stoves—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.

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Qualified Carpenter available for Floors, Doors, Frames, Architraves, Skirtings, 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, concreting, plastering, gardening, power washing, PVC facia and soffits, Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Tel Michael on 085-762-3758.

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All-in-one! Home and property maintenance and improvements. Painting, decorating, general household maintenance, exterior cleaning, power washing, gutters, dust free sanding, No job to big or small, quality but affordable service contact Ian 0874158238.

GRASS CUTTING services—Dundalk and surrounding areas. Contact Michael 087 1477 067.

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WOMEN and teenage girls across Co Louth are being encouraged to get active and take part in HER Outdoors Week.

The aim of HER Outdoors - which is running from Monday, August 8 until Sunday, August 14 – is to help more females to reap the benefits of being in the outdoors.

HER Outdoors also aims to bring visibility to the opportunities for females to get involved in outdoor physical activity. The week is aimed at offering an opportunity for all females to escape to the outdoors and try something new.

“This initiative was devised during Covid-19 times when people recognised the outdoors as being more widely available than say a gym. The idea really took off last year,” said Barry Casey, Louth Local Sports Partnership.

“There are great opportunities for people in the local community to experience activities in the outdoors. Children from 13 upwards start to

Wee County Louth’

Declan will unveil his new song ‘The Great Wee County Louth’ next month.

Local teenagers taking part in HER Outdoors Week which continues this week.

fall away from sport.

“These events are designed to help teenage girls and women engage in physical activity outdoors. We are running events such as cycling to sea paddling to yoga to open water swimming.”

Louth Local Sports

Partnership will facilitate a number of opportunities for females of all ages during HER Outdoors week to #FindYourOutdoors and encourage females to try new outdoor activities within the county.

The following are some of the events that

are taking place this week in Louth.

Ladies Zumba & Dip - Wed Aug 10th 10am 11:30am Priest Beach, Blackrock Sea Kayaking in Clogherhead - Fri Aug 12th 11am - 12.30pm Clogherhead Beach Clogherhead

Ladies Social Coffee Cycle on the Greenway - Sat 13th 11am 1.00pm Intro to Leisure Cycling with Drogheda Cycling - Sun 14th 10am to 12pm Contact 042-9324318 or email barry.casey@ louthcoco.ie.

Irish singer songwriter, Declan Nerney unveils his newest song, ‘The Great Wee County Louth’ with a live concert at An Táin Arts Centre on Friday 9th September at 8pm.

Commissioned

by AnTáin Arts Centre during the Covid-19 pandemic, ‘The Great Wee County Louth’ is an uptempo tune in the typical Nerney style.

Director of An Táin Arts Centre Paul Hayes says: “Lockdown gave

us the opportunity to work with many new artists. We heard Declan had written a song about County Louth, so we funded him to record it. We are really looking forward to hearing it for the first time in front to a live audience on our main stage.” Declan Nerney was born in the heart of Ireland in Drumlish Co. Longford,at a unique period of time in the music scene worldwide.

A revolution in rock

and pop brought us The Beatles, Elvis, and the Rolling Stones, while here in Ireland the magnificent showband boom was about to explode.

“The Great Wee County Louth” is his latest song.

Tickets are €22 and €20 concession, plus €1.50 booking fee per ticket per person.

You can book your tickets from An Táin Arts Centre’s Box Office.

Hero’s welcome for Kate O’Connor

Kate proudly shows off her silver

medal alongside young fans.

Kate is greeted by her mother Valerie on her arrival home.

Young fans made posters for Kate who won silver at the Coomonwea lth Games in Birmingham last weekend.

Kate celebrates with young fans

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Kate with Fine Gael councillor Maria Doyle.

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Win a General Admission family pass worth €65 (Two Adults. Three kids) to The Dublin Horse Show. August 17th to 21st at the RDS. Filled with great family fun, good food, fancy drinks, and a little dressing up, the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Dublin Horse Show is an amazing experience and one of the best days out of the summer.

And we haven’t even mentioned horses! But throughout the five days the extensive RDS grounds will host some of the best horses in the world, as well as in Ireland. It is, after all, considered one of the top eques-

trian shows in the world.

But it’s not all about the horses! The Show remains one of the best social occasions of the summer, a unique place to meet up with friends and family to experience lively bars, great food, style and shopping.

The fun isn’t just restricted to adults, there is lots of family fun too, including the Schleich Play Hub and the Kids Zone, as well as interactive entertainment such as Drum Dance Ireland Workshops and Wooly Pet Farm.

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€30,000 funding for upgrade to Omeath-Carlingford Greenway

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The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD has announced funding of almost €6 million to develop 200 outdoor adventure projects across Rural Ireland including which includes €30,000 for an upgrade to the Carlingford-Omeath Greenway Upgrade.

The investment, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), is designed to provide a major boost to local economies by attracting visitors and furthering Ireland’s reputation as a destination for adventure tourism.

Announcing the funding Minister Humphrey’s spoke about the importance of getting out and getting active especially now when the sun is shining.

“We’re at the height of the Summer and whatever the weather I know families are getting out and enjoying Ireland’s great outdoors. The funding I’m announcing today will support the further development of our greenways, blueways and hiking trails making them even more enjoyable places for families to

visit. Every county will benefit from today’s announcement so if you’re a walker, a swimmer, a cyclist or even a fisherman – check out the list to see what’s happening in your county. Getting active in the fresh air outdoors can be a tonic for the body and soul and this was brought home to us all during the pandemic. Some

of these amenities are often hidden gems on our doorsteps so I’m encouraging people to get out and discover them over the rest of the Summer.”

Senator Erin McGreehan welcomed additional funding of €30’000 for an upgrade of the Carlingford Omeath greenway.

“The Louth Senator said, “The Carlingford greenway is a brilliant local amenity and I’m delighted to see this funding for an upgrade of the development.

“The greenway not only provides an amenity for local people to be active and enjoy their local area, but it also attracts tourists and it’s important we continue to invest in rural attractions to drive local economies across Louth.

Killanny playground roadside Sinn Féin councillor Pearse McGeough has received a commitment from Louth County Council that the road adjacent to the Killanny playground on the road to Carrickmacross will be repaired in the very near future.

Cllr McGeough said “I raised this particular road with the Council back in January fear-

ing subsidence and on a recent visit to the area I was shocked to see how rapid the deterioration has been.

“This is a road in a rural area with heavy farm vehicles using it among others and my fear is that a vehicle carrying a load could very well coup over.

“Louth County Council added this road to this year’s Road

Works Programme so the issue is being addressed although we have no definite date when works will be completed but it should be sooner rather than later.”

In the meantime, Cllr McGeough has urged all road users in that area to be “mindful of the subsidence and to slow down and take extra care.”

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