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Wednesday, 13th April, 2022. Vol. 15, Issue 15 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

Brian completes world’s toughest race

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By Tamara O'Connell A LOCAL man succeeded in raising over €5,000 for the UNICEF Ukraine appeal by completing a six-day 250km ultra marathon. Father-of-three, Brian Farrell, lives in Blackrock with his wife, Deirdre. He took part in the Marathon des Sables which is a six-day 250km ultra marathon in a bid to raise funds for the people of Ukraine. The race is often described as the toughest footrace on earth with competitors running across the sahara desert for six days across endless sand dunes, rocky jebels and white hot salt plains, not to mention the risk of getting bitten by snakes. Brian raised over €5,000 from taking part in the 36th edition of the event which took place from 25 March – 4 April in Southern Morocco. “It’s an 11-day round trip and a six-day race. You have to go through a lot of travel to get there. I went to London and then to Morocco. It was a full day before we got to the Sahara,” he said. “When I arrived, I had to do a full technical check and have an ECG and a full medical. They also weighed my kit.” Brian Farrell from Blackrock completed the 250km Marathon des Sables in Southern Morocco Continued on Page 2

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Brian completes world’s toughest footrace From Page 1 The 36th Marathon Des Sables is organised by Atlantide Organisation Internationale. It brought together around 1,200 French and for-

eign participants. The marathon is a foot race, open to runners and walkers, with several stages, free style, and with food self-sufficiency over

a distance of about 250km. Each participant must carry his/her own backpack containing food, sleeping gear and other material. “It’s a self-sufficient race so you have to bring things such as snake venom remover pump in case you get bitten by a snake or a

scorpion,” said Brian. “I have always been a runner, mainly marathons and some one-day ultras. I’ve had some bad injuries over the last few years including fracturing my pelvis, so getting to the start line was a big achievement for me. “I’ve always wanted to run this event, having

seen it on Trans World Sport and Eurosport over the years.” Brian added: “I always thought it would be totally out of my league but after day one of racing over there, I didn’t think that way anymore, and my goal of finishing in the top half of the field by the end of the week had

firmly changed to aiming for a top 100 finish.” Brian finished 70th overall from a field of more than 1,000 runners made up of 43 nationalities from 50 different countries, and 9th/180 in his age category (50-59). “It was well beyond what I could have

hoped for. I loved every minute of it but I’d never do it again! It was the toughest thing I’ve ever done both physically and mentally,” he said. “More importantly, two weeks before the event, we set up a Gofundme page after witnessing the heartbreaking scenes of the Russian invasion of

Ukraine. “With little effort from an amazingly generous community, we’ve raised more than €5,000 for the UNICEF appeal. It’s still open for donations so please donate if you can.” Fundraiser by Brian Farrell : Ukraine Crisis (gofundme.com)..

The 27 Infantry Battalion based in Aiken Barracks Dundalk, will officially mark the Centenary of the Handover of Dundalk Military Barracks (Aiken), today, 13 April 2022. The ceremony will commemorate the troops of the Fourth Northern Division, under the command of Commandant General Frank Aiken, who took

the surrender of Dundalk Military Barracks on behalf of General Headquarters of the Free State Army at 1400Hrs on 13 April 1922. The planned commemoration will consist of a military parade exiting the Barracks at Quay Street, marching passed St. Gerard’s Square and re-entering the barracks via the Barrack Street gate, symbolising the Fourth Northern Division entering the Barracks in order to take control. The ceremony itself is for serving Defence Forces members, veterans and invited guests only, but members of the public are encouraged to view the parade from Quay Street, St. Gerard’s Square and or Barracks Street, as this is a once off spectacle. For those who might miss the official commemoration, the 27 Infantry Battalion also plan to conduct an historical lecture series. These historical lectures are open to all

and will cover the main events of the 1922 period, starting with ‘The History of Aiken Barracks and the Handover’ on Wednesday 13 April 22 at 1900Hrs in the auditorium County Museum Dundalk. This lecture will be delivered by Lieutenant Pádraic Agnew and Sergeant Riccardo Lucchesi. An extract from ‘Dundalk Military Barracks - A Brief History’ describes the handover as follows. On the 13 April 1922, Dundalk Military Barracks was to be surrendered to General McKeon and his men, on behalf of General Head Quarters, Beggarsbush Barracks Dublin. Large crowds had gathered that morning outside the barrack gate in anticipation of the formal handover, these crowds observing truck after truck departing the barracks laden with stores, cloths, ordinance, and some with a union flag flying from the rear. Some trucks were carrying heavily

armed British soldiers out of this very barracks for the very last time in our history. Prior to this, 217 soldiers of the Royal Field Artillery were stationed here, along with members of the Royal Irish Constabulary, who were awaiting disbandment. Barrack Street and Quay Street Railway station (Now the bypass) was a flurry of Military activity, as British Forces headed for Dublin. To the disappointment of the crowds outside, General McKeon and his men did not appear, as instead, local men of the Fourth Northern Division, who’s A.O or (Area of Operations) consisted of North Co. Louth, South Co. Down and South Armagh, marched in an alternative gate into the barracks and a formal, but low-key handover took place on this exact date, 100 years ago. An Extract from the Dundalk Democrat and Newry reporter April 1922:

“On Thursday afternoon, the Dundalk Military Barracks was formally surrendered to the Commandant General

of the Fourth Northern Division of the IRA, Mr Frank Aiken, and a staff-officer from General Head Quarters.

The surrender of Dundalk Military Barracks to the Fourth Northern Division

Euro Auctions for Ukraine Charity Auction Easter Saturday, 16th April, 4pm at The Station House, Marshes Lower, Dundalk A91 X5F9 or bid online www.easyliveauction.com/euroauctionsdundalk Tel 042 9333755 Mob 087 4357574 All proceeds are going directly to the Ukrainian Appeal via ”The Irish Red Cross Ukrainian Appeal” Contact any of the names below who will gladly collect any items off you for the auction. Senator John McGahon 085 1720143, Eamon Thornton 086 3571991, Patricia Murphy 087 2967420, Ciaran Dunne 087 2344602, John Goss 086 2189563, Seamus Duffy 086 2544069, Anne Cumiskey 087 6113007 or PJ Martin 087 0628370

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Myles Health Pumping Station Fairy and Safety Garden Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday Following the success of their Christmas event the people behind the Pumping Station Fairy Garden adjacent to Pearse Park are having an Easter Egg Hunt for their local community this weekend. The Pumping Station Fairy Garden was set up towards the end of last year by a group of volunteers from Pearse Park who wanted to brighten up the neighbourhood. According to Sheona McGovern, volunteers are currently working hard to make sure everything is in place for the Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday.

“We’re having an Easter Egg Hunt for the surrounding community (just like our Christmas Event) this Saturday 16th at 3pm. The Fairies will be putting out ten posts of mini choc fairy eggs, for kids to collect and if they collect all ten, they will get a bigger prize when they return to the table. We’ll also have games and refreshments. We’re hoping for a bit of good weather for the afternoon. We’ll be putting up Easter decorations all week and then the Egg Hunt is Saturday at 3pm at the Pumping Station Fairy Garden,” stated Sheona.

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Temporary Closure of Road Section 75 Roads Act, 1993 (Roads Regulations 1994) Louth County Council hereby gives notice of its decision to close; Cluain Na Mara, Knocknagoran in Omeath to vehicular traffic to facilitate the completion of the new Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumping Station as part of the Omeath Sewerage Scheme. The extent of the road closure will be from the junction with Main Street along its extent to its junction with Shore Road/Station Road. The works involve constructing all associated infrastructure for the New Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumping Station. The road closure will be completed in sections along its extent, for a duration not more than three weeks combined in the period from 7.00am on Monday 9th May to 6:30pm on Friday 1st July 2022. Local access will be maintained at all times. Diversions for traffic will be via Main St. and Shore Rd. Mr. William Walsh, Senior Executive Officer, Operations, Louth County Council, 13th April 2022.

Temporary Closure of Road Section 75 Roads Act, 1993 (Roads Regulations 1994) Louth County Council hereby gives notice of its decision to close; Station Road, Knocknagoran in Omeath to vehicular traffic to facilitate the completion of the new Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumping Station as part of the Omeath Sewerage Scheme. The extent of the road closure will be from the junction with Main Street along its extent to its junction with Shore Road/Cluain Na Mara. The works involve constructing all associated infrastructure for the New Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumping Station. The road closure will be completed in sections along its extent, for a duration not more than one week combined in the period from 7.00am on Monday 9th May to 6:30pm on Friday 17th June 2022. Local access will be maintained at all times. Diversions for traffic will be via Main St, Clocha Tra and Shore Rd. Mr. William Walsh, Senior Executive Officer, Operations, Louth County Council, 13th April 2022

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O’Murchú expresses huge concern over progress of National Broadband Plan An update from National Broadband Ireland (NBI) about the progress being made in rolling out fibre to homes is ‘a cause of huge concern’, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on broadband, Ruairí Ó Murchú TD, has said. The Louth deputy received the update from NBI which shows that despite the ‘much reduced’ target of 60,000 homes to be passed for broadband by the end of January, just over 40,000 were. And the target for the end of 2022 has once again been reduced to 102,000 from the original target of 205,000.

Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú. The matter was raised in Leinster House with Minister Ossian Smyth by Darren O’Rourke TD

today who said it was ‘time to raise a flare’ about what was happening with the rollout. Deputy Ó Murchú said: ‘The update from NBI is a huge cause of concern to me, and to those who have put their faith in the rollout of broadband under this scheme. ‘The 60,000 target for January was already way below the original target of 115,000 and Covid 19 is being blamed for that, but just 40,053 homes were actually done to the end of March this year. ‘This is obviously significantly lower than the already low

target. Pressure has to be maintained by government to ensure that the rollout of broadband continues at as fast a rate as possible. ‘The fewer premises that are passed for broadband means the longer the people at the end of the list will have to wait. ‘The government talks a lot about remote working and hubs for people who wish to work close to home, but they need to ensure that reality is closer to their aspirations and ensure that the broadband in this State is fit for purpose. People cannot wait longer than they are already

for broadband. ‘While I accept that there have been difficulties for every sector caused by Covid 19, and while I accept that the way NBI is set up is not what I would have wanted from the start, the government has to take responsibility and ensure that everything possible is being done to ensure that the broadband plan is ramped up this year. ‘NBI was meant to have 205,000 homes passed by January 2023, that figure is now down to 102,000 and at the current rate of work, they will not even reach 60,000 this year. ‘The government

cannot keep making excuses for NBI, and telling the public they are financially penalising NBI for not reaching the targets. Neither of these things gets broadband into people’s homes any faster. ‘Minister Smyth told Deputy O’Rourke that there are penalties being imposed on NBI because of the targets being missed and we need more detail on what these are. ‘We also need more detail on what NBI says the ongoing issues are that are stalling the project. We are certainly a long way from ‘acceleration’.’

mation to people on the project and to explain how homeowners can find out if they qualify for the scheme. Reply-

ing to Deputy Fitzpatrick, An Tánaiste said that there will be more ‘one stop shops established shortly’. “The Government announced that a new national energy upgrade scheme will offer increased grant levels of up to 50% of the cost of a typical deep retrofit to a B2 home energy standard. He said the target is to retrofit 500,000 homes to a B2 home energy standard by 2030. This is about 30% of the homes in the State. People need more information, updates and communication. How do people qualify for the scheme? People want to know

who will do the work and when it will start. The scheme is being administered by the SEAI. It is a fantastic scheme, but can the Tánaiste give us more information?,” asked Fitzpatrick. In response An Tanáiste thanked Deputy Fitzpatrick for his question while outlining future plans. “The plan is to have a hassle-free home energy upgrade scheme. One-stop shops are being established to take the stress and hassle out of the process so that people can get this work done quickly. “At the moment, there are two one-stop

shops registered but there are another two that will be approved shortly, bringing us to four. There are a further 15 companies in the middle of the application process. We anticipate in the relatively near future having approximately 19 one-stop shops around the country up and running to which people can go to get all the information they need. It is a great programme. The only constraint on getting it done will not be money or interest, it will be finding skilled workers to carry out the work,” stated An Tánaiste.

Peter Fitzpatrick looks for answers in relation to home retrofit scheme This week the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) who are tasked with overseeing the mass environmental transformation of buildings to become more energy-efficient, admitted that only two firms are currently registered as ‘one stop shops’ ie having the ability to guide homeowners through the steps needed to bring their houses up to modern environmental standards. The SEAI admitted that the €8bn national energy upgrade announced by the government in February was ambitious but insisted they were achievable.

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick This week in the Dáil, Independent TD Peter Fitzpatrick urged An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to give more infor-

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Winner - My Entrepreneurial Journey, Dearbhla McArdle (St. Winner - Junior Category - Laoise Fogarty (Scoil òi Mhuir). Vincents).

Winner - Senior Category - Roci Sports (Ardee Comm School).

Co. Louth Student Enterprise Awards 2022 The Louth Student Enterprise Awards took place recently with winners being announced from schools the length and breadth of the county. Over 900 students from 19 schools across the country participated in this year’s Student Enterprise Programme. A collaboration between LEO Louth and local schools, the programme is delivered by Fionnuala Rogers, Francis Verling, and Colm Finegan. Students learned how to create a business idea and then start and grow their own business. Adjudicator in this year’s Senior category Garrett Duffy explained “A fantastic range of ideas and enterprises on show this year made selecting winners

across all categories a real challenge. But we are heartened to see so many young people in the county developing their entrepreneurial ideas and skills.” The Senior category was won by Ronan Tallon and Cillian McCullough of Roci Sports. Students of Ardee Community School, they are supported by their teacher Ms. Joanne Finnegan. Their business is a unique pouch that reduces unwanted odours from sports and kit bags. They will now go forward to represent Louth in the national Student Enterprise competition. Student Enterprise Programme Co-ordinator Sarah Mallon explains “Providing a simple solution to an everyday problem by developing new product ideas is the

essence of this competition. We are constantly amazed by the innovative approach of local students.” They will be joined in the national competition by winners of the Intermediate and Junior categories as well as the My Entrepreneurial Journey winner. Laoise Fogarty of Scoil Uí Mhuirí, Dunleer, supported by her teacher Ms. Martina Farrell, impressed the judges with her enterprise Handmade by Laoise. Her product line of handsewn bunting, hairbands and other scrunchies took first place in the Junior category. Dundalk student Dearbhla McArdle of St. Vincent’s Secondary School was named winner of the My Entrepreneurial Jour-

ney Award. Supported by her teacher Ms. Eimear McCreesh, Dearbhla chronicled what her life would be like as a successful entrepreneur in the future and how she had overcome challenges and obstacles to build her enterprise. The judges were deeply impressed by her piece and she will also proceed to the national competition. The Louth Student Enterprise winners were announced at an online ceremony hosted by Greg Fry. They heard special messages of encouragement from Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council Cllr. Pio Smith, Chief Executive Joan Martin and the competition judges. The event also featured a special guest appearance

by Conor Grimes, Louth GAA star and co-founder of award-winning enterprise Spoonful Botanicals. Category runners-up Ocean Crochet, Lotta Glaeser and Maimuna Keyih of St. Louis Secondary School (Senior). The Crafters, Alana Elmore, Solai Nagappan, Sarah Jane Reilly and Emily Liffey of Dundalk Grammar School (Intermediate) Alignment, Yasmin Milligan of St. Vincent’s Secondary School (Junior). Category winners Innovation Award: TY Podcast, Callum Kavanagh, Donatas Cedrauskas, Gabija Sliuzeviciute & Killian Conlon (Ó Fiaich College) Social Media & Marketing Award: Gem Z, Eliza-

beth Gillen, Rebecca Bothwell, Niamh McManus & Genevieve Kelly (Bush Post Primary School). Sustainability Award: Blooming Wheels, Kayla Kennedy & Holly Caraher (Ardee Community School). Best Video Award: Crafty Designers, Shane McCormack, Joe McGee, Fergal Doherty, Lee Kerr, Amy Rogers, Ellen McArdle, Jai Mehta, Dean Grimes (St. Brigid’s, Dundalk). Best Creative Business Award: King’s Iron Crafts, Alan King (De La Salle College). Environmental Award: Bee & Bee, Ava McCormack, Maya Chanda, Kate Powderly & Emma Courtney (Ardee Community School).

Best Financial Management Award: Evergreen Café, Rose Clarke, Anna Copas, Gracie Hanna, Jing Qi Wu & Chimamanda Kpaduwa (Dundalk Grammar). Creative Business Idea Video Competition: Kate Hoey, Fuzzy Ears (St. Vincent’s Secondary School) Louth’s Head of Enterprise Thomas McEvoy concludes, “We wish our 4 finalists the very best of luck as they represent Louth in the national competition and we hope that they will make it through to the final five for the award ceremony in May. Discover more by visiting www.StudentEnterprise.ie and follow the competition using #studententerprise on social media.”

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Derryveigh, Hoey’s Lane, Dundalk In accordance with provisions of PART XI of the Planning Acts 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Louth County Council proposes to: Carry out the development of 2 No. residential units and all associated/ancillary works on lands at Derryveigh, Hoey’s Lane, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The development will comprise the following; Site (0.11 ha) • Construction of 1 no. 3-bedroom single-storey dwelling; • Construction of 1 no. 4-bedroom single-storey dwelling; • Demolition of partially derelict dwelling; • New vehicular entrance to site to provide off street parking; and • All associated landscaping and ancillary/site development works. In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Louth County Council has concluded from a preliminary examination pursuant to the provisions of Article 120(1) (b) (i) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required. Where any person considers that the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment, he or she may, at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks beginning on the date of publication of this notice, apply in accordance with the provisions of Article 120 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have such effects. In accordance with the provisions of Article 250 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Louth County Council has carried out a screening of the proposed development to assess, in view of best scientific knowledge, if the development, individually or in combination with other plans or projects, would be likely to have a significant effect on a European site. Accordingly, Louth County Council has determined that the proposed development would not be likely to have a significant effect on a European site. Plans and particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (Monday to Friday) from Thursday 14th April 2022 until Thursday 12th May 2022 (inclusive) at the following locations: • Louth County Council, Town Hall, Crowe Street, Townparks, Dundalk, Co Louth, A91 W20C; • Louth County Council, County Hall, Millennium Centre, Saint Alphonsus Road, Dundalk, Co Louth, A91 KFW6; • Also at www.louthcoco.ie. Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, clearly marked “Part 8 – Derryveigh, Hoey’s Lane, Dundalk” may be made in writing to the undersigned at either Louth County Council, Civic Offices, Fair Street, Drogheda, Co Louth A92 P440 or Louth County Council, County Hall, Millennium Centre, Saint Alphonsus Road, Dundalk, Co Louth, A91 KFW6 or by email to derryveighpart8@louthcoco.ie before 5.00pm on Thursday 26th May 2022. Dated this Thursday 14th April, 2022 John Lawrence, Senior Executive Officer, Louth County Council.

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There was success on the double for the Holland brothers at the IPO AIPO National Powerlifting Championships 2022 in Limerick recently with Scott and Jordan both claiming gold in their respective categories. Twelve-year-old Scott, from Cuchulainn’s Terrace just off the Castletown Road, also set a host of new national records which was all the more remarkable given the fact he is competing in the U15 category (U60kgs). On the day, he squatted 80kg, benched 45kg and deadlifted 100kg to give him a total of 225kgs which was good enough to see him claim the winners medal. The win also ensures he has qualified for the Irish team which will take part in the World Championships in Manchester this September. Meanwhile Scott’s older brother Jordan was determined to make it a double for the family and he duly obliged by winning in the 82.5kgs category while also winning the coveted ‘Lifter of the Day’ title. Jordan squatted 240kgs, benched 120kgs and deadlifted 230kgs to post a highly impres-

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“The two lads really worked hard to get ready for Limerick and it was great to see them get their rewards. “Scott in particular was the talk of the competition given how highly unusual it is to have somebody so young not only compete but also win in the U15’s

category. He was like a mini celebrity down there and people were coming up to us and being really nice complimenting him on his victory. Scott grew up idolising his older brother Jordan and travelled all over the country to support him when he was taking part in competitions. He

Eligible artists and creative arts workers are encouraged to apply Applications for the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme are now welcomed through the online portal at gov.ie/BasicIncomeArts. The scheme is being run by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme will examine, over a three year period, the impact of a basic income on artists and creative arts workers. Payments of €325 per week will be made to 2,000 eligible artists and creative arts workers who will be selected at random and invited to take part. Minister for Tourism, Cul-

ture, Arts, Gaeltacht and Media, Catherine Martin said: “I believe that this scheme is the start of a fundamental change in the way Ireland supports and recognises her artists and arts community. The idea for the Basic Income for the Arts pilot arose as the number one recommendation from the Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce, which I established in 2020 in response to the devastation wreaked by the Covid pandemic on our arts sector.” Applicants are advised to read the scheme Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions before beginning their application to check if they are eligible. A user guide and

video are also available on the portal to assist applicants. The Minister added: “Personally I am privileged to be the Minister in a position to deliver this pilot and to have secured the Government’s commitment for a three year basic income pilot scheme for the arts. I would encourage all artists and creative arts workers to apply. This is a unique opportunity to research the impact a basic income could have on the arts and to provide the evidence base for a permanent support.” The application window opened yesterday, Tuesday,12 April and will close at 1pm on Thursday, 12 May.

is absolutely buzzing that he is now taking part in these competitions with Jordan and he is already looking forward to the next one,” stated Kevin. “We once again have to thank Barry Smith who coaches Jordan while also keeping a close eye on Scott and he has

helped both of the boys so much. There is nine years between the two boys but they are very close and they absolutely love the whole lifestyle around powerlifting whether that be training in their shed down the back of the garden or entering competitions,” added Kevin.

Conall’s a scholar

Conall Quinn, who received a UCD entrance Scholarship yesterday at an awards ceremony held in UCD. Conall from Ballinurd, Kilkerley is a past pupil of Colaiste Ris.

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Susi Grant: Your local Citizens Information Centre is here to help!

Citizens Information Centres (CICs) in Co. Louth deal with a lot queries regarding Student Grants. The Student Grant Scheme is the main financial support scheme for students studying in Ireland and abroad. It is also known as the SUSI grant because the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is the awarding authority for the Student Grant Scheme. Student grants are divided into two main areas: Maintenance grants that help students with their living costs and Fee grants that

pay tuition fees for students who do not qualify for the ‘Free Fees Scheme’. Fee grants can also pay the Student Contribution and the cost of essential field trips. To qualify for a student grant, you must meet all the conditions of the scheme. These include: Nationality condition; Residence condition; Means test; Approved course of study: you must be attending an approved course of study; Progression: you must be progressing from your previous level of study; Maximum period of

grant assistance. How to apply: The student grant application process opens to all applicants from Thursday, 28 April 2022. If you are already getting a student grant, you can submit a renewal application from 10 March 2022. Marie Hayes, Development Manager, North Leinster Citizens Information Service/ Co. Louth the service has been dealing with Student Grant queries over the years and are always here to answer any queries you may have regarding

Appeal for Information on burglaries in Ardee

Gardaí in Louth are appealing for information in relation to two burglaries that occurred at residential properties in the Ardee area on Tuesday, 29th March, 2022. A house in Aclint, Ardee and another in Knockabbey were broken into sometime between 11:45am – 2:30pm yesterday. A sum of cash was taken from one of the properties during this incident. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information or who was in the Aclint and Knock-

student grants. Funded by the Citizens Information Board, the range of areas covered by the CIS are extremely wide including social welfare rights and entitlements and other social issues such as employment, health services, housing, education, family matters and consumer rights on which people need access to information. A growing number of customers require in-depth assistance and CIS plays an important role in providing advocacy with, or on behalf of, those people who

need it, including people with disabilities, migrants, refugees, lone parents, the Travelling Community, prisoners, geographically isolated people and those who may not have access to digital resources. Basically, anyone working or living in County Louth who has an issue that needs addressing or is at a crossroads in their lives. We are open for a drop in service Monday Tuesday Friday morning from 10am to 12.30 and Wednesday pm from 2pm to 4.30pm. The remaining days will

be used for pre-booked appointments with customers who have more complex requirements and queries. For anyone needing impartial, confidential, nonjudgemental and informed advice and support the CIS is here to help, throughout the pandemic and as we emerge from the pandemic. There are many ways to access our services. Our website www.citizensinformation.ie is packed full of helpful information. For further information, to find out our opening hours, if you would like us

to address a specific query or to book an appointment with a member of our team please contact your local Citizens Information Centre on Dundalk CIC 3 – 6 Adelphi Plaza, Long Walk, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 0818 07 5950. We are available from Monday to Friday and our services are free and confidential. Alternatively, people can call the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0818 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm or visit our website www.citizensinformation.ie.

abbey areas between 11am – 3:00pm to contact them. They are particularly keen for any person who may have camera footage, to make this available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station on 024 92200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. No arrests have been made at this stage, investigations are on- LEAGUE CHAMPIONS—Ravensdale FC were recently crowned North Louth Winter League Champions after beating Greenfields 2-0 in Flynn Park, Bellurgan. going.

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Success for Men’s Sheds “The Apple and The Tree” in national art competition The talent on display down in Dundalk’s Men’s Sheds in Seatown was highlighted once more when they were announced as regional runners up in the recent Flogas Ireland artistic competition. The competition was created for men’s sheds throughout the country with Flogas sponsoring the event due to their partnership with the Irish Men’s Shed Organisation. The competition had an Aintree Grand National theme with Flogas inviting IMSA members on the island of Ireland to submit artistic entries that would symbolise and capture his indomitable spirit of horses in the Grand National. The work could be a painting, art installation, a garden, recycled material, woodwork, collage, sculpture, poem or whatever the imagination suggested. The prize giving ceremony took place at the

A unique father and son concert with Frank and JJ McNamara comes to Dundalk at An Táin Arts Centre, Saturday 30th April at 8pm. The programme includes Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt peppered with occasional fun stories. A show of great music is designed to enthrall, excite, and inspire. A pupil of Rhona Marshall and legendary British pianist Peter Katin, Frank returns to his classical roots with this tour. JJ is now

studying in London at the Royal Academy of Music with Russian pianist Rustem Hayroudinoff and before that he studied in Dublin with Hugh Tinney and Padraig O Cuinneagain. A classical concert for all the family. Tickets are €18 and €16 concession, plus a family offer of 4 tickets (2 adults + 2 kids) plus €1.50 booking fee per ticket per person. Tickets can be purchased online at www.antain.ie, over the phone on 042 9332332 or at our Box Office on Crowe Street. Frank McNamara.

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Dundalk Men’s Shed Chairman Peter O’Neill (centre) with Nina Carberry and Flogas MD John Rooney. Millmount museum in Drogheda and popular jockey Nina Carberry was on hand to announce the winners. Dundalk Men’s Shed chairman Peter O’Neill was in attendance to accept the runner up prize of €250 and in his acceptance speech he highlighted the great

work done by Tommy Connachy, Chris McShane, Brendan McCoy, Ciaran Higgins and Tom Kerr who all submitted entries. Enda Egan, CEO, Irish Men’s Sheds Association added “The standard of entry was just unbelievable. The entrants all really took

to the theme and interpreted it in different and creative ways. I know the task was a beacon of light for many sheds over the past couple of years, and it certainly brought the best out of them. Flogas really get what sheds are all about, and we’re delighted with their support”.

Great work from the Castletown Girls 6th Class, who over the past few weeks, organised a Food Appeal for the St. Patrick’s Food Kitchen. The food collected will go towards Family Food Parcels and daily dinners for those in need. Thanks to the whole School Community for the very generous response.

Young Economist of the Year competition St. Louis senior Economics students recently took part in the annual Young Economist of the Year competition/YEOTY. The judges had a tough job again this year because of the high standard of

projects submitted. They were very impressed with the wide variety of topics, the level of research, economic analysis and application of economic concepts, the Sustainable Development Goals and the awareness of how eco-

nomic forces affect our everyday lives. Economics teacher Paula Fitzsimons was delighted that the school took home several different awards from the event. Elizabeth Duff, Sophia Martonelli, Margherita

Sophia Martorelli and Elizabeth Duff, bronze medals winners.

Cravini, Maria Elena Lacono & Tolani Odukale won a bronze medal. Third classmates Ellie Sullivan, Tolu Stephen, Amy Andrews Hernandez, Margherita Supani & Zahra Abdullani won silver medals which means

they will go on to showcase their projects in UCD on the 28th of April. Paula explained: ‘This is only the second time our students in St Louis have competed in the competition so we are delighted with their success. We have

Zahra Abdullahi, Margherita Suprani and Amy Andrew’s Hernandez, also silver medal winners.

a great Business Dept here in St Louis and it’s fantastic to have three Leaving Cert Business subjects on offer each year. The girls really enjoy Economics and it is definitely a subject for the future so we are proud that we offer it

here. It helps students to understand people, business, markets and governments, and as a result better respond to threats and opportunities that emerge when things change in the world around us. Timely for the world today.’

Tolu Stephen and Ellie Sullivan, silver medallists.

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Glenmore AC hosts first Athletics Come & Try Day in Ireland Glenmore Athletics Club is to spearhead the first Athletics Come & Try Day for athletes with Down Syndrome in Ireland at their club grounds on Sunday April 24th, from 11am. First seen in South Africa, the concept aims to give Down Syndrome Athletes the opportunity to develop and showcase their ability through athletics; throwing, jumping, running and walking. The event is open to everyone from babies to adults with Down Syndrome, as well as parents and volunteers who would like to develop the accessibility to the sport within their own communities and clubs. Project leads Glenmore AC, Sanet Jordaan and Tessa van Heerden have worked in conjunction with Down Syndrome Ireland (Louth/ Meath Branch), Athletics Ireland, the Louth/ Meath Warrior Wolves, supported by Tsenya, to bring this project to Ireland. Glenmore Athletic

Glenmore David O’Hare (right) alongside his coach Kenneth McBride who is also the chairman of Glenmore AC. Club has always imbodied an incredibly strong ethos of inclusion within their club and in their actions. For years Glenmore has facilitated cross border athletics, offering its facilities for the Leinster Special Olympics, and in 2004 they were host to the Thai & Greek Special Olympic teams visiting Ireland. Kenneth McBride is Glenmore AC’s current Chairperson and

the coach of the Athletics Come and Try Day Ambassador, David O’Hare. In early 2020 David joined Glenmore AC, where he was welcomed with open arms and thrived in the athletics environment. To date he has represented Ireland at the Trigames in Ferrara, donning the tricolour for the in 100m, 200m and Triathlon (100m, shot put and long jump) events.

Kenneth became David’s coach and although it was the first time training an athlete with Down syndrome, Kenneth made David feel part of the club and a worthy athlete. “Belief, determination and commitment is what I see in this young athlete,” Kenneth describing it as a pleasure and humbling experience working with David. With Ambassador David O’Hare pioneering this event, the first of its kind in Ireland, the ambition is to create accessible and sustainable pathways for athletics to be enjoyed by athletes with Down Syndrome as well as allow athletes to reach their sporting potential. These pathways include developing; club training opportunities, competition opportunities and making existing programmes visible and accessible. The event is still open to athlete and volunteer registrations.

5K run for solidarity with migrants

A 5K Run & Walk for solidarity with migrants and refugees take place in Ardee 23rd of April at 5pm. All welcome. This activity is organised by Sanctuary Runners, Culture Migrant Centre and Dee Hub and Athletic Association Ardee.

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Dundalk Lions weekly bingo returns

After a 2 year absence due to Covid restrictions we are pleased to say our Bingo will be returning on Wednesday April 20th, 2022, 8.30 p.m. Clan na Gael Club, ECCO Road, Demesne Dundalk. Our thanks to the Clans for facilitating our Bingo. Michael Curtis, Lions Bingo Organiser: “We look forward to seeing the many players back at the Clans and will have Spot Prizes on the First Night”. Pat Byrne, Lions President: “ A big thanks to the Lions members and volunteers and to Liam O’Hanaran and all at the Clans for bringing our Bingo back”

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20% reduction in bus fares Mavericks off to flying start for commuters in Louth

Leap fare for Drogheda and Dundalk town services to be reduced to €1.10 Bus fares on all subsidised public transport services in Louth provided by Bus Éireann and Local Link are to be cut by an average of 20% from Monday April 11. The plan to cut public transport fares was announced by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan in February and was among the measures included in the Government’s package to reduce the cost of living. The fare reductions will benefit Bus Éireann customers on city services in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford, as well as town services in Athlone, Balbriggan, Drogheda, Dundalk, Navan and Sligo. Fares on Bus Éireann’s inter-urban and commuter services will also fall, although fares on the company’s commercial Expressway services are not included. On Drogheda and Dundalk town services,

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the Leap fare of €1.40 will drop by 20% to €1.10. Passengers on TFI LocalLink rural services operated by the 15 Transport Co-ordination Units around the country, including in Louth, will also see their fares drop by 20%. While all fares are being reduced by about 20%, customers currently paying their fare by cash can make even greater savings by switching to Leap. The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD said: “We want to make it easier for people to be able to choose public transport throughout the country and I am delighted that this sav-

ing of 20% off public transport costs is now being implemented for commuters across regional cities and towns particularly.” “People are coming under more and more pressure as the price of essentials continues to increase. As one element of a suite of measures being introduced by the government, this fare reduction will go some way to easing some of the financial strain that households are experiencing. “Choosing public transport over the private car, even for one trip a week, can begin to help us reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. It will also help

improve the air quality and cut down on congestion in our cities and towns throughout the country. “And at a time when fuel security is a greater concern than it has been in decades, leaving the car behind, if possible, is one of the best things we can all do to help reduce energy use.” Anne Graham, CEO of the NTA said: “Value for money is not the only factor that gets people on to public transport, but it is an important one, and we do know that reducing fares will make public transport more attractive to people. Bus Éireann customers using a Student Leap Card will see an additional reduction of 50% on their fares from Monday last. Iarnród Éireann’s online fares at www. irishrail.ie are also reducing by an average of 20%, from Monday, meaning that customers availing of the company’s best value Intercity fares will benefit from further savings.

The Louth Mavericks have started the season in scintillating form with two victories from their opening two games against the Jets & Pirates. Having taken the difficult decision to drop down to AFI Division 2, in order to rebuild due to losing several long-term veterans to retirement & other commitments, they have come out of the gates hot showing everyone that they haven’t forgotten how to play football despite the 2 year on-field hiatus. In the experienced hands of Head Coach Angelo Arena & Assistants DC Gregory Paul & OC Aaron Finley, 3 stalwarts who bleed black & white, this team features a good mix of experienced veterans like Declan Mulvihill & Donal Drew and exciting young rookies such as QB Nathan Hearty. In the opening game of the season the Mavericks travelled up to Antrim town to take on the Jets in a hotly anticipated matchup between arguably the 2 strongest teams in the division. On a beautiful day in the resplendent Antrim Forum the Mavericks

The Mavericks have started the season in flying form posting two wins from two games against the Antrim Jets and the Dublin Pirates. started strongly on de- actly the total that was with the Mavs offence fence forcing multiple requested by his son, on the day. If the first game could stops and keeping their Fionn (aged 4), who opponent out of the end- was watching on with be described as the Mavzone in the first half. QB great excitement. Dan ericks setting out their Nathan Hearty ran in 2 Finley (2 TDs) & Gerry stall, the second was TDs in the second quar- Lawless (1 TD) also got certainly a statement of ter to make it 13-0 at the back on the scoresheet intent from the Louth half. The second half & Nathan Hearty threw outfit as they look to finwas a tightly contested his first TD of the season ish in the top 2 this year affair but the Mavericks to fellow rookie Kaelin and go to the Division 2 always kept their noses Dunne, The only sour Bowl game in July. For in front and ended the note on the day came now though, they will game with a 27-12 win. early when Pirates RB look forward to 2 weeks The Mavericks had Eric Courtney had to be off before returning no time to celebrate that taken to hospital with a with games against the victory however with serious looking lower NI Razorbacks (1-1) at their first home game of leg injury, The Pirates, Dundalk Rugby Club on the Season taking place however, fought hard Sunday April 24th bethe following Sunday all game and opened the fore travelling to Malaagainst the North Dublin second half by picking hide on May 1st to face Pirates. Bolstered by a off Nathan Hearty to the Pirates (0-2) again good home crowd and set up their offense with who will no doubt be out good weather the Mav- great field position which to show that they can put ericks ran riot scoring 8 they converted and then together a better display TDs in demolition of the successfully went for the than their last outing. Pirates. Brendan Simms 2PT try to bring their to- For the rest of Division was running wild in the tal to 8 but with the loss 2 it’s a case of heeding backfield on his way to of their Running Back the Mavericks motto 4 TDs on the ground ex- they couldn’t keep up and Beware the Bull.

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