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Mick’s minibus appeal for An Slí

Wednesday, 15th June, 2022. Vol. 15, Issue 24 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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By Tamara O’Connell

Mick Pender is not a man who gives up easily.

The Ashbourne native is on a mission to raise enough money to buy a minibus for An Slí, the St John of God run house for adults with disabilities in Toberona. Mick’s brother JP is a resident in An Slí and like many of his fellow residents he is wheelchair bound. Unfortunately, the bus used by An Slí is not fitted out to take wheelchairs which has made it very difficult to take residents out on day trips or even hospital appointments.

Mick has nothing but praise for the excellent staff in An Slí and as a thank you for their great work he has been trying to raise funds to buy a new minibus which has the capabilities to transport wheelchair users from An Slí.

“My brother has been with the St John of God Services since he was eight which is over 50 years ago and has been a resident in An Slí for four years now. He and the other seven residents up there are brilliantly looked after but unfortunately they don’t get out as much as they would like as the minibus used by An Slí is unfortunately not fit for purpose. Racing towards the summer holidays! Pupils in Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan had a great time last week as Sports Day returned for the first time since 2019.

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Mick’s minibus appeal for An Slí From Page 1 “I have been fundraising for a few years now trying to raise enough money to buy a new minibus which would have the capabilities to transport any of the wheelchair users and get them out and about.

“It’s been very tough trying to raise the money and I have had nothing but bad luck over the last couple of years what with Covid forcing me to postpone a number of planned fundraisers. The total cost of the minibus is in the region of €35,000 and to date I have raised just over €22,000. I am pleading with the good people of

Dundalk to help me with one final push to try and raise the funds to give the eight residents in An Slí a better life. I am also appealing to any local businesses to get on board and perhaps sponsor us and help us get over the line.

“It’s been especially tough for JP and other residents over the last couple of years with all the Covid restrictions which meant they have spent an awful lot of time in the house. JP doesn’t really understand what Covid is all about and he doesn’t understand why he has been unable to get out as much as he used to. This minibus would be

a godsend to An Slí and it would give me great joy to see the residents have the ability to get out and about around the community more. I’m at the stage now where I have exhausted all avenues of fundraising and I’m not sure what to do next to raise the last ten grand. We are hoping to have a bucket collection outside Oriel Park down the road but right now I am asking for help from any local people or businesses to get us over the line,” pleaded Mick.

If you are in a position to help out Mick you can call or send a message to him at 0858006356.

An Slí residents home in Toberona.

Steering group established to help fix Carlinn Hall heating costs

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Louth TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has welcomed the announcement that a steering group has been established at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications to look at district heating systems, including Carlinn Hall in Dundalk.

The Sinn Féin deputy has raised the issue of spiralling heating costs for residents of Carlinn Hall a number of times in Leinster House this year.

Residents of the 200home estate south of Dundalk town centre were hit with massive hikes to their heating bills earlier this year when the price of wholesale gas, which

supplies the district, or communal, heating system in the development, skyrocketed.

Since the price hike, Deputy Ó Murchú has engaged with residents, gas suppliers, utility suppliers and the Department of Environment to try to find a resolution to the problem, which affects a number of other homes across the State, mainly apartment buildings.

In response to a parliamentary question asked by Deputy Ó Murchú about plans to deal with the issues with communal heating systems, Environment Minister Eamon Ryan said a District Heating Steering Group has been

Ruairí Ó Murchú, TD.

established.

Minister Ryan said: ‘In line with the commitment in the Climate Action Plan 2021, a District Heating Steering Group has been established to resolve barriers to expansion of district heating.

‘This Steering Group will ensure that there

is a robust governance framework put in place for district heating, and it will also bring forward recommendations for an optimum regulatory framework, along with any legislation that may be required.

‘Considerations in this regard will also encompass legacy district heating and local heating schemes that are already in operation in Ireland.

‘The Steering Group has met on four occasions since its establishment in February 2022 and is expected to bring its report to Government in Q4 2022’.

In the Dáil chamber, Minister Ryan added: ‘Deputy Ó Murchú

Dundalk improve IBAL ranking but still ‘Moderately Littered’

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DUNDALK is ranked 27th out of 40 towns/cities surveyed by the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL).

The latest IBAL survey states that Dundalk is “moderately littered” and that there has been some improvement in the town but not enough to give it clean status.

Market Square was noted as being “very much deserving” of the top-litter grade.

The streetscape was described as “excellent”.

The Castleblayney and Carrickmacross approach roads were both “top-ranking” and the waste-ground at the Clothes Bank on the N53 was a “much-improved” site.

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brought a similar issue in Louth to my attention.

I am aware of the development in the Deputy’s constituency. There are only a small number of such systems, but they have been badly hit by the impact of very high wholesale gas market prices.

‘Our Department, through the steering group, will examine measures to explore what ways we can assist such developments to get out of what is now a high-priced system.

It will not be an easy switch, but I am very much willing to investigate what policy levers we can seek to use in this regard’.

Deputy Ó Murchú

said: ‘I welcome the establishment of this steering group and I welcome the engagement we have had with the department on the issue of Carlinn Hall in particular.

‘But with wholesale gas prices continuing at a high price, and with no sign of them coming down, the residents of Carlinn Hall are in dire need of a speedy resolution to their heating bills, which were astronomical earlier this year.

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Passport delays unacceptable states Fitzpatrick

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Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick has called the delays that people are experiencing when applying for a passport as unacceptable and hugely frustrating.

Speaking in the Dáil the independent TD said he had experienced the problems at first hand when calling the passport office last week.

“What is happening with passport applications is unacceptable.

There is bad communication, people are not answering the phone and applicants are sometimes waiting for hours with no reply. I rang the office myself last week. Someone on the phone says you are number five on the list, then number four and then all of a sudden you are number 40. It is crazy what is happening. People think this is just about people going on holidays but it is not. There are many people who have medical emergencies, deaths abroad or family members who are sick and they just want to visit them.

“In fairness to them, they apply for the passport in plenty of time.

They are told the pass-

Peter Fitzpatrick, TD. port will be ready on 4 May and they are going on 6 May. Then 4 May comes and there is still no sign of it. They are panicked and frustrated. Many people will not have sympathy for Deputies and Senators but we are the ones getting the brunt of this. For the past number of years every phone call I received was about housing, but at the moment, nearly every phone call to my constituency office is about passports. People are shouting and roaring. They are frustrated and are giving out. The problem is they apply in plenty of time but there is no communication from the Passport Office. Nobody is an-

swering the phone and it is frustrating people.

That is totally wrong.

“Another serious problem is that when a child applies for a passport, especially a first-time passport, one of the parent’s passports has to accompany the application. When there is no sign of the passport, one of the parents will ring up and be told there is a problem with the passport and the office needs A, B and C. The parents then have two options.

They can cancel the passport for the child, get their passport back and reapply, or they can go ahead with the existing application.

It can be very frustrating and it is not fair,” stated Fitzpatrick.

“The Minister of State said earlier that 340 extra staff had been employed since last year. Thanks be to God for that because I would hate to be coming in here today if there were not an extra 340 staff there. Nobody is blaming the staff. It is the people at the top causing the problem.

It is just bad organisation. I accept that about 500,000 passports have been issued so far so

far this year, and I believe the Passport Office is doing an additional 5,000 passports a day. I know the staff are doing their best.

The Minister, Deputy Coveney, spoke about online applications. He said it would take ten working days for a single adult, 15 days for a complex child renewal and 30 working days for a first-time application.

“He went on to state that applications submitted by post will take eight weeks. That was a lovely letter that I received from the Minister and I thought it was great, but it is not reflected in the many phone calls I have been getting to my constituency office.

“We knew two years ago that this would happen, given we always knew the pandemic would one day subside, but we did not plan for it and that is the problem. I appeal to the Minister of State and everyone in the Department to resolve this, whether that requires hiring more people or just sorting out the people at the top. Please get it right,” pleaded Peter.

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Danny Liam and Ryan McFadden.

A family from Greenacres have appealed for help in finding a recording of a school nativity play from the Friary Infants school which took place in 2008. Seven-year-old Danny McFadden played Joseph in the school nativity play just before Christmas in 2008. Watching on where his proud parents Mary and Dessie McFadden as well as his older brothers Liam and Ryan. Tragically, Danny passed away in January 2010, aged just eight, having fallen ill a couple of months earlier after developing a brain tumour.

Danny’s mother Mary was recently reminded of her son playing Joseph in the Friary

Parents appeal for video tape of tragic Danny’s school play school nativity play and the idea came to her that perhaps there is a recording of the play out there somewhere which she would dearly love to see.

“I have plenty of photos of Danny but no video footage at all and it struck me about a year ago that maybe there was a recording of Danny on stage from the nativity play in the Friary. I can still remember how proud Danny was when he was asked to play Joseph and he loved being up on stage that evening. I have a vague recollection of somebody recording the play but despite putting the word out on facebook last year I

haven’t been able to locate any recordings unfortunately.

“Danny’s death still lives with us all and there’s not a day that goes by that we don’t think of him. He was such a beautiful outgoing friendly child and we were distraught when he left us.

To be able to see him again on video would bring us all such joy and I’m just hoping that somebody somewhere might have a recording of that video in their homes. I’m nearly sure it was just before Christmas in 2008 that the play took place.

“All my boys went to the Friary school and I couldn’t say enough good things about the place. It was a fantastic

school and Danny’s teacher Mr Stanley was especially nice. He was such a lovely kind man and a brilliant Principal. I know it’s a long shot but I would be eternally grateful if anybody could help me with this and source this recording if it is out there somewhere,” stated Mary.

The Dundalk Leader contacted the Friary Infant’s school asking if the school would have taken a recording of the play but we were told that they would not have. If any parents can recall taking a video of the Friary Nativity play from 2008 they can contact editorial@ dundalkleader.com or call the office on 0429320888.

Recently crowned boxing World Champion, Amy Broadhurst paid a visit to the Redeemer Boys school on Monday morning to answer questions and inspire the next generation with her story.

Two pupils who are also members of Dealgan Boxing Club presesented Amy with a trophy and a cake in recognition of her achievements in Sofia.

Fire in Blackrock

Gardaí are investigating a suspected criminal damage by fire incident that occurred at approximately 3:10am on Tuesday, 14th June, 2022, at a premises on Main Street, Blackrock.

The scene was preserved in order for a technical examination to be conducted. No injuries were reported.

No arrests have been made at this stage of this ongoing investigation.

WINNING ARTWORK BY DUNDALK STUDENT GOES ON EXHIBITION

Pierre Gaultier Swords (5), a pupil at Muire na nGael National School, is pictured with his artwork entitled ‘Nana Bernie’ at Belfast’s Royal Ulster Academy of Arts for the opening ceremony of an exhibition of 126 winning paintings from this year’s 68th Texaco Children’s Art competition in which his work featured.

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New counselling service available in Louth to help people experiencing harmful gambling

Camera Club Presentation of awards 2022

Freddie McArdle AIPF, receiving the Cuchulainn Camera Club Trophy, for the overall Advanced Photographer of the Year. The trophy was presented by Amy McArdle from GLITZ.ie, trophy sponsors. Freddie also received a Gold and a Bronze Medal in the Advanced Category.

Gráinne Ryan, receiving the Cuchulainn Camera Club Trophy, for the overall Non-Advanced Photographer of the Year. The trophy was presented by Amy McArdle from GLITZ.ie, trophy sponsors. Gráinne also received two Gold Medals in the Non-Advanced Category.

Joe McArdle, receiving a Silver Medal in the Monochrome Section and a Bronze Medal in the Colour Section of the Non-Advanced category.

A new support service to assist people dealing with harmful gambling is now available at Connect Family Resource Centre, Louth.

The ‘National Problem Gambling Support Service’ was officially launched this week by Gambling Awareness Trust. The service is a collaboration between Gambling Awareness Trust and the Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF), which will see 20 Family Resource Centres (FRCs) across the country provide professional and confidential counselling services to those experiencing harmful gambling and their families.

Speaking about the service, Pam Bergin, Executive Director of Gambling Awareness Trust, said: “I would strongly encourage anyone in Louth who is experiencing harmful gambling to contact their local FRC. Harmful gambling can have serious consequences for people’s mental health, their employment and relationships. International research reports that for every single person identified with a ‘gambling disorder’, up to six other people are impacted sig-

nificantly. Given the estimated prevalence of 55,000 problem gamblers in Ireland this presents a significant number of individuals affected in Irish society and highlights the need for increased services and supports in this area.

“The National Problem Gambling Support Service will provide vital community-based support to help those experiencing harmful gambling and their affected others. Through the FRCs, Gambling Awareness Trust wants to end the stigma attached to problem gambling by sending a strong message to those affected that professional and confidential support is available.”

Fergal Landy, CEO Family Resource Centre National Forum, added: “The Family Resource Centre National Forum is delighted to collaborate with Gambling Awareness Trust to contribute to the development of a National Problem Gambling Support Service for those experiencing harmful gambling and their families.

“Given the unique position of Family Resource Centres within communities through Ireland, it is

Castle Players reboot ‘Say Cheese’

The Castle Players drama group are looking for new members, cast and backstage crew, no previous stage experience necessary, for their forthcoming production of ‘Say Cheese’ by Bernard Farrell.

It is scheduled to be staged in Spring 2023. They previously staged this hilarious comedy in 2003 to rave reviews.

Over the years it has often been asked if it would be staged again. Now, they think is an opportune time to do so. They believe that after two years of lockdown both cast and audiences deserve ‘a good laugh’.

Billy Byrne, receiving a Silver Medal in the Declan Gernon LIPF, receiving a Gold Medal in For further information contact Pat McKenna Colour Section and a Bronze Medal in the the Colour Section of the Advanced Category. 087 1605319 or Nigel Clinton 086 0779693, visit Monochrome Section of the Non-Advanced Declan also obtained 2nd place in the overall our Facebook page, or just come along to an inforCategory.

Advanced Photographer of the Year. mal play reading in the Clan na Gael Clubrooms, Ecco Road, Dundalk on Wednesday June 22nd at 7.30 PM. A script of the play may be had from Sloane’s shop, Avenue Road, Dundalk.

Daryl Thompson LIPF, receiving a Silver Medal in the Colour Section and a Bronze Medal in the Monochrome Section of the Advanced Category. Daryl also obtained 3rd place in the overall Advanced Photographer of the Year.

Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition in Holy Family Church

From the 15th (today) to the 22nd of June, Holy Family Parish, Muirhevnamore, Dundalk, will host the Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition.

All are welcome to view the exhibit during church times, from 9am to 5pm. For more information on Blessed Carlo Acutis and the exhibition see www. carloacutis.com and www.miracolieeucaristi.org Carlo Acuti was an English born, Italian Catholic youth and amateur computer programmer, who is best known for documenting Eucharistic miracles Paul Harmon LRPS, receiving a Silver Medal around the world and cataloguing them onto a webin the Monochrome Section of the Advanced site, miracolieucaristici.org, that he created before Category. his death from leukaemia.

welcome that Gambling Awareness Trust have recognised our capacity to deliver a consistent, high quality, national service, to respond to the very immediate need in this important and underserved area of work. The ability of local Family Resource Centres in Louth, and across the country to offer a therapeutic response through counselling integrated with a community development approach to family support is to fore in how this service will be implemented.”

Counselling staff with experience in dealing with gambling addiction have been appointed in each of the participating FRCs. It is expected that the service will run for an initial three-year period, with a project evaluation to follow at the end of the final year. The service will be offered at affordable rates based on each person’s ability to pay.

The Gambling Awareness Trust is encouraging people who would like to access the service to visit their website: www.gamblingcare.ie or local Family Resource Centre website for more information.

1—Minsk is the capital of which country?

2—Who is the only Irish citizen to have won Best Actor Academy Award (He won it twice)?

3—In what town was Leonardo Da Vinci born?

4—There have been eight Minister’s for Health in Ireland since 1997. Only one of these Ministers’ wasn’t from either the Fine Gael or Fianna Fail party. Name the Minister.

5—What colour is zero on a roulette wheel?

6—Which pharmacy in Dundalk has been in the town for 90 years?

7—What’s missing from ale that’s included in

beer?

8—If a doctor says you have singultus what have you got?

9—What singer was murdered by his father on his birthday in 1984?

10—Only one county in Ireland contains the letter B. Which one?

The Stinker—What connects the following items: Boot, dog, racing car, iron, ship, thimble, top hat and wheelbarrow?

—this week’s answers— 1—Belarus, 2—Daniel Day Lewis (My Left Foot and There Will be Blood), 3—Vinci, 4—Mary Harney, (PD’s)5—Green, 6—Leavys Pharmacy. It was originally established in 1929 in Mountmellick by John & Rosaleen Leavy. In 1932 the family moved to Dundalk and set up the pharmacy at 94 Clanbrassil Street where it is today. 7—Hops, 8—Hiccups, 9—Marvin Gaye, 10—Dublin. The Stinker: They are all pieces in the game of Monopoloy.

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Delight for Eamonn as festival returns Dundalk Grammar after three-year enforced hiatus School Talent Show THE co-founder of the Louth Contemporary Music Society (LCMS) Eamonn Quinn has said he is “delighted” the festival is back after a three-year gap.

The title of the festival is “Nothing has changed. Everything has changed” and it’s due to take place from June 17-18.

“All of the concerts are being held outside traditional arts venues in places such as St Nicholas Church, the Gaol in the Oriel Centre and The Spirit Store,” said Eamonn.

Originally from just outside Newry, Eamonn lives on the Lower Point Road, Dundalk with his wife, Gemma. They founded LCMS in 2006.

“We wanted to bring specialised contemporary music to the town.

I’d never done anything like it before,” he said.

“The pianist Joanna McGregor was the first musician brought to Dundalk by LCMS.

Eamonn Quinn. (Photo Credit Andy Spearman).

She plays vary varied stuff. That was the aim, to mix the whole thing up.”

The ‘Nothing has Changed. Everything has Changed’ festival opens on Friday, June 17 at St Nicholas Church of Ireland in Dundalk.

There’s a repeat performance there of Linda Caitlin Smith’s ‘Meadow’ for three string players.

Also catching up with music from lock-

down, there’ll be a chance to hear Sam Perkin’s ‘Flow’ live.

This is similarly for string trio, and similarly a piece whose LCMS recording has been making waves.

On the same programme are new works

by Irish composer Andrew Synnot and by one of the foremost composers in England and internationally, Gavin Bryars.

Among the ace performers are the out-

standing Irish string quartet, the Esposito, ace flautist Silvija Scerbaviciute and the breath-taking soprano Juliet Fraser.

The next day’s events start at lunchtime in St Nicholas Church of Ireland. Australian singer Mitch Riley and French pianist Vanessa Wagner pull in at 1pm for their acclaimed performance of “O Mensch!”

There’s bass in the early afternoon at 3pm

at The Spirit Store, where the stunning Icelandic improviser Bára Gísladóttir takes the stage with Skúli Sverrisson.

In the chapel of St Vincent’s Secondary School, Dundalk, there will be an absorbing delve into slow sound and interference patterns by Catherine Lamb, scored for string bass and quarter tone bass flute.

The festival closes that evening at the same venue with voices: the Vox Clamantis choir of Estonia, singing Arvo Pärt’s LCMS commission “The Deer’s Cry”, music by the younger Estonian composer Helena Tulve, Lou Harrison’s ecstatic “Mass for St Cecilia’s Day” and a new work, “Storm in Devon”, by Siobhán Cleary.

For more details visit www.louthcms.org.

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Winners from the 2022 Dundalk Grammar School Talent Show.

By Max McCaldin

An upbeat, but tense atmosphere swept through Dundalk Grammar School last week as the Student Council organised the 2022 Talent Show, with the theme ‘Raise The Roof’. Given the circumstances over the last few years, the event took on an even greater importance as we brought young talent back to the stage.

Nonetheless, a celebratory mood was almost tangible among those in the audience and backstage. Students from across Dundalk Grammar were encouraged to take part, performing whatever their talent was.

Interviewed on the theme, one of

the Officers said “With the slogan Raise The Roof, we invite people to come together, our different identities and cultures, to celebrate each other’s talents and music.”

“One of our judges for the night was, none other than Dundalk FM’s producer Marissa Lucchesi.

She brought her extensive expertise from the radio, music, and broadcasting industry to those contestants taking part and to the audience. “ Congratulations goes to all who took part, as well as the Winner Alex Gormley and Runner up Ronan O’Reilly. The night was for everyone to participate in their own way, and that’s what made it so enjoyable.

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

Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). P.D.

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). M.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 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). L.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 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). T.H.

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). P.B.

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Senator McGreehan welcomes Kilkerley Girl Guides to Leinster House

Senator Erin McGreehan and Kilkerley Girl Guides outside Leinster House.

Kilkerley Girl Guides who visited Leinster House on the 7th June.

Senator McGreehan noted that they were “A lovely group of smart young women

tive role in their community.

They have been involved in lots of charity work making a positive impact in everything they do. They were a very impressive group of young

a wonderful organisation, preparing young girls to develop their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world. It was a pleasure to

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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.

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 086109-7358.

Coaching with Esther—Life and Executive Coach Tel 086 8972007 www. coachingwithesther.com.

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, gardening, power washing, PVC facia and soffits, Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Tel 085-762-3758.

Fifi’s Alterations—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.

WATCH REPAIRS—Mechanical/Quartz (battery) and Vintage. In our own workshop. Most brands: Cartier, Longines, Omega, Revue, Raymond Weil, Seiko, Citizen & more, also Jewellery repairs.

Goldstar Jewellers, Demesne Shopping Centre Dundalk Tel. 042 93 39478.

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.

Gardening—Lawns cut, hedges cut, trees trimmed and topped. Telephone Tom 087 2296441.

Tree/Hedge cutting services in Dundalk and surrounding areas. General garden and maintenance and debris removal. Insured. Contact 07724 341212.

Plastering Service available, free quotations. Contact David 085 7829910 or Gavin 086 3799285.

Dog walking and dog sitting services in Dundalk and surrounding areas. Check out Walkies with Chloe on Facebook or call Chloe 089 4000439.

Carpet and Upholstery cleaning.

Home and Office contract cleaning. Over 10 years’ experience. RTM Cleaning Services contact Robbie 087 3817618.

Gabriel Garden Services— Hedges trimmed, power washing, trees & shrubs planted, garden clearance, decorative stone & bark. Complete garden maintenance. Tel Gabriel 087 0951030 Fully vaccinated.

Local Power Washing—No job too big or too small. Patios, Driveways, walls, also grass cutting, gutter cleaning and carpet cleaning Contact James 087 4464960 for free quotation.

LANDSCAPING—Flower beds tided up, outdoor cleaning, patios, footpaths, walls, general property maintenance, exterior painting of fences, gates, walls, etc and decking cleaned. Dundalk & District.

Tel. 086 3818184.

articles for sale Attention Landlords—We supply furniture & Beds for any rental properties you have. Beds from €180, Bedroom Furniture Sets from €249 Call us today www. bedstore.ie, Coes Rd, Dundalk Tel 042 932 0927.

CD Logs—Kiln Dried Ash/Oak & Birch, Weekly Deliveries to Dundalk & surrounding areas. Newry Co. Down Mob 00 44 77 6040 3254 or 048 30269632 www.cdlogs. com.

FOR SALE—2 Fireside Armchairs for sale, excellent condition, €300 for both Tel 042 9352962 (afternoons).

SELL IT THROUGH A CLASSIFIED— Only €5 for one week up to 20 words. 042 93 20888. The Dundalk Leader.

SPECIAL SERVICES CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING— Tel Paul McArdle 042 933 2491 / 087 666 0094 Email tribalky@yahoo.com <mailto:tribalky@yahoo.com>.

CHIMNEY CLEANER—The Clean sweep, clean & tidy, no dust. Brush & Vac. Also gutter cleaning. Contact - Cathal 087225-9799.

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE to over 60,000 readers for only €5 per week up to 20 words Phone Dundalk Leader 042 932 0888.

WE CAN DISTRIBUTE your leaflets from €75 + vat per thousand Phone Dundalk Leader 042 932 0888.

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 work marble, granite, porcelain. Indoors and out. Call 087-387-8995 for free quote.

SC Tiling—Professional Tiler, Specialises in full bathroom refits. Top Class Work Guaranteed. Call Shane 086 107 5080.

GRIMLEY’S DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK— Televisions, TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales, service & repairs. Free estimates 042 935 4343.

DUNDALK GARDEN SERVICES—Tree topping, felling, hedge trimming, grass cutting & strimming. Rubbish Removals/Garage clearance, House & Garden refuse. Permit holder. Contact Ben 085840-7707.

FORTUNE TELLER—Available for appointment, private or group bookings. Tel. Alison 042 933 5102 or 087-67-51229.

classes and courses

DRUM LESSONS INCLUDING BODHRAN—For adults & children aged 8years upwards. One to one lessons.

Phone 087 414 4228.

Guitar lessons available for Adults & Children. One to one with Covid precautions, beginners welcome. Phone Gerry on 087 6941075.

Get fit 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 required. Newly Wed’s first dance lessons and private lessons also available. Contact 086 357 3271 for further information.

Sewing Classes—Become confident as you grow your sewing skills. No experience needed. Monday evenings 5.307.30pm at Muirhevnamor Community Centre. Private classes can be arranged on request. Contact Elizabeth 087 2649221 Whatsapp.

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Conservatories/Windows/Sunrooms

Delivery Address

CCTV/Alarms

Flooring

Builders Supplies Cleaning Services

Specialists in Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing, Carpets & Sofas Contact us on 087 2404424 or from NI 075 02275871 We are fully insured and all windows are cleaned with purified water!

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Gardening

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Power Washing

Power Washing Roofs Old roofs restored to new Moss coat treated and sealed All roofs repointed Driveways All driveways restored to new and sealed Relaying driveways Re-sanding with silica paving sand Gutters We jet and form wash gutters outside and inside to make them like new

Gardens Cleaned & Cleared All overgrown gardens restored Garden tidy ups Tree Felling Trees & hedges cut

High quality Turf Grass Weed free instant lawn All types of Stone, Gravel & Chippings Railway Sleepers

Professional and Reliable Service, Free estimates, All work guaranteed, Friendly Service All green waste removed and recycled, Fully insured Call Sean on

We quote any size job, big or small All our waste is recycled Call Sean on

087 349 5477

Painting & Decorating

Skips

Interior & Exterior 087 656 0367

Dundalk, Co. Louth

Plumbing

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Domestic & Commercial SKips for hire ALL AREA S COVERED

Available in all sizes From 3 Cubic Yard to 40 Cubic Yard Call 042-932 2594 or email info@aceenvironmental.ie

Also Wheelie Bin Collections Sign Up On-Line at www.aceenvironmental.ie Or Phone Office: 042-932 2594

087 349 5477

Visit us @ www.aceenvironmental.ie or email us @ info@aceenvironmental.ie NWCPO-12-06461-04

Kitchens & Bedrooms

FERGAL MARRY KITCHENS

Tree Surgery Power Washing

Premier Power Washing

Residential & Commercial Power Washing Service

Kitchens Bedroom Units Sliderobes & Feature walls TV Units fergalmarrykitchens@gmail.com / 087 276 5866

Established in 1995

Driveways, Patios, Walls, etc Blackrock, Dundalk, Co. Louth Call 087 9654044

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Tel Adrian 085 765 8830

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Full Range of Colours • Extensive Range of Designs • Irish Made Fully Certified • 'A' Rated Security Windows & Doors

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The Dance Kids proudly present their 20th Anniversary show ‘Let’s Celebrate’ An Táin Arts Centre is the place to be on Sunday the 19th of June when the Dance Kids unveil their 20th Anniversary show ‘Let’s Celebrate’.

Never one’s to sit still; the Dance Kids have been rehearsing for ‘Let’s Celebrate’ since February and have promised that this year’s show will be a perfect night out for all the family, with performances to suit all ages.

The talented dancers aged from just four years of age are promising to stage a ‘show-stopping performance’ of the hit Disney film, ‘101 Dalmatians’, as well as many favourites from ‘Ed Sheeran and ‘Queen’.

The night of entertainment will also include hit songs from ‘Calamity Jane’ and ‘JoJo Siwa’ to name just a few. If that wasn’t enough An Táin Arts Centre will then be transformed

into the sunny island of Greece where the cast of Mamma Mia will have the audience singing and dancing in their seats.

“We are so excited about this year’s show ‘Let’s Celebrate’,” said Freda Hearty. “Everyone has worked so hard; these kids are so talented, and I know they will be amazing on stage.

After the tremendous success of our sold-out Christmas show ‘Time To Sparkle’, ‘Let’s Celebrate’ is going to be the show of the year as we celebrate 20 years of fun. Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.”

‘Let’s Celebrate’ takes place in An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk, on Sunday the 19th of June at 2pm and 7pm and is not to be missed. Book your tickets today at An Táin Arts Centre box of- Emma Gogarty Jessica O’Rafferty and Caoimhe fice on 042 9332332 or antain.ie.

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Graduation ceremony for sixth years at Coláiste Chú Chulainn.

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Summer Stars reading programe in Louth libraries

Summer Stars is an exciting reading-based programme which is available free of charge to all children across the country. The Summer Stars Reading Adventure will run during the summer in public libraries all over Ireland.

Louth Library Service is inviting children to pop down to their local library to register for the adventure and enjoy reading many books as part of the adventure during this time.

All participants will be given a Summer Stars Reading Card to record and track their own progress and all the books can then be borrowed from your local library service. And it’s all free!

For further information regarding times and dates for Storytime’s: Facebook, Instagram @ LouthLibraryService; Twitter @Louthcoco.

Local Branches can be contacted at the following: Dundalk: 042-9353190; Drogheda: 0419876162; Ardee: 041-6859023; Dunleer: 041-6859016; Carlingford: 042-9324113.

Hill Street, Dublin Rd., Dundalk.

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