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Brilliant Amy is Going for Gold

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By Paul Byrne

A brilliant performance from Amy Broadhurst saw her join an elite club on Monday afternoon when she won her quarter final bout at the IBA Boxing World Championships in Istanbul.

The Muirhevnamor southpaw beat Serbia’s Jelena Janicijevic to guarantee herself at least a bronze medal in the light welterweight division (63kg).

Amy has now become only the third Irish woman to medal at the world championships joining Katie Taylor and Kellie Harrington on that prestigious list. Later on Monday evening, Roscommon teenager Lisa O’Rourke would add her name to that esteemed list when she also won her quarterfinal tie in the 70kg division.

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Amy Broadhurst will take home at least a bronze medal for Ireland.

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Brilliant Amy Broadhurst is Going for Gold From Page 1 Amy impressed all five judges with her display against her Serbian opponent winning unanimously on all cards as she swept into the semi-finals. She will try and upgrade that bronze to at least silver today when she takes on Parveen from India for a place in the final.

Amy’s victory on Monday was the realisation of a childhood dream and after her bout she expressed her joy having finally won a medal on the world stage having come so close on three previous occasions.

“A childhood dream has come true! At least a world bronze medal.

I’ve tried and tried and failed at the hurdle every single time at world championships for a medal and today my dream finally came true! Ranked At least no.3 in the world! Box-

ing India on Wednesday in the semi-final, I’ve the confidence and belief that I CAN do this. Let’s go!”, stated Amy. As well as the prestige and joy the medal will bring to Amy there is also the small matter of financial gain to with this year’s championships seeing prize money being offered to medal winners for the first time. Amy has already guaranteed herself €21,500 having secured at least a bronze medal but if she can win today in her semi-final bout she will double her earnings and take home €43,000. Should she do the unthinkable and win gold Amy will return to Dundalk with a cheque for €86,230.

Amy was able to enjoy her proudest moment in the sport with her mother Sheila and dad Tony who are in Istanbul supporting their

daughter and on Monday evening her Dad Tony, explained what Amy’s victory meant to the family.

“For us watching Amy win that fight was the culmination of a lifetime dream for our daughter.

She has wanted to medal at a world championships since she was a kid and although dreams hardly ever come true this one most definitely

has,” stated Tony.

“She has been very dominant all the way through the competition so far and has given each of her opponents standing counts. Before her quarter-final she was quoting the Rocky movie to us saying ‘Whatever I hit, I destroy’ laughs Tony.

“Then when she went out for her fight against the Serbian girl

the whole crowd were chanting Serbia so she really did feel like she was in a Rocky movie,” he added.The semi-final on Wednesday will be tough. I’ve seen plenty of the Indian girl and she is very good if you let her do what suits her.

She has already eliminated two world class boxers en route to the semi’s but I know Amy has the fight that can

beat her. Amy has been very impressive winning every round thus far and giving all of her opponents standing counts but it still has to be produced on the day. We are down to four champions now in Amy’s division having started with 28 and we are hoping that Amy can go on and be the last woman standing on Thursday evening,” concluded Tony.

Amy Broadhurst.

Downtown Hub celebrate launch THE Creative Spark Downtown remote working hub was officially launched on Tuesday, May 17 at 11.30am.

There will be 42 hot desks available in the former Cumiskey music and nursery store, at 42-43 Clanbrassil Street.

According to Creative Spark Downtown manager Ciara Breen, “it’s amazing to finally be celebrating the launch of the space”.

“It wasn’t so long ago that it was just an idea; it’s taken a while but the wait has really warranted the result,” she said.

“We are really excited to see our members walk through the doors and start using the place as a workspace.

“We are over the moon and delighted to be here.”

Creative Spark Downtown will be open to everyone who wants a co-working space, no matter what sector they are working in.

If anyone would like to register their interest in taking on a hot desk or using the space for work send an email to downtown@creativespark.ie Meanwhile the remote workers of Dundalk are connecting with each other offline through non-profit community project, Grow Remote, whose mission is to

Creative Spark Downtown Co-Working Hub Manager Ciara Breen and Creative Spark Executive Director Sarah Daly.

Downtown Hub Hot Desks. make remote work local. companies and employees As a social enterprise, alike to deliver training, asGrow Remote works with sist job seekers to find remote

jobs, and run offline events focusing on connection and community-building.

The local Dundalk chapter hopes to find remote jobs for local people, reduce outbound commuting and increase local involvement in cultural life.

On 23rd May, remote workers in Dundalk are invited on a walking tour of the town followed by a sneak peak at the newly-opened Creative Spark Downtown Hub on Clanbrassil Street as part of an evening of local connection.

At 6pm, a tour in association with SEEK Urban Arts will draw on the rich heritage of the town – historically, culturally, geographically and mythologically. This initiatives aims to help people reconnect with some of our unique moments in history and at the same time enjoy the very visual aspect of the outdoor art gallery in Dundalk.

Following this, the remote workers will meet for pizza and refreshments in Creative Spark Downtown.

Ciara Breen is the Downtown Hub Manager: “This is another great opportunity for remote workers to connect with our town, and with each other.

By getting out into the streets, it facilitates conversations and connection with

our public spaces.”

The event will also welcome several eBay employees, whose relationship with Grow Remote has deepened in recent years. eBay is one of the remote companies involved in the Remote Alliance, a sandbox for companies who have set out a bold vision for the future of work.

There is a high number of eBay employees living locally in Dundalk and working remotely or hybrid.

A group of Welsh government employees will also join the event as part of a visit to Ireland learning more about the work of Grow Remote.

Dónal Kearney is Community Manager of Grow Remote: “Grow Remote is all about offline connection and we are so excited to see the local community of remote workers growing in Dundalk.

You never know who you will meet at a Grow Remote event and the conversations can be transformative. We have remote job seekers mixing with high-level management in remote companies.

It’s such a great opportunity to connect in a local environment.”

If you are a remote worker and want to get involved, reach out to your local Grow Remote chapter through ciara@creativespark.ie.

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The Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland, H.E. Ms. Larysa Gerasko, has extended her sincere gratitude to the Irish people and international community from different countries living in Dundalk, Co. Louth, for their solidarity and friendship with the people of Ukraine amid Russia’s war against her country.

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and the Embassy staff have been touched by the words of encouragement that our friends and supporters in Co. Louth expressed through the Books of Remembrance/Condolence and beyond.

“As a reminder of prayers for the innocent souls of the Ukrainians who faithfully lost their lives in this unjustified war unleashed by Rus-

sia on 24th February 2022, and for those who continue their fight for freedom and bright future of Ukraine and entire Europe, the Books of Remembrance/Condolence will be hosted at the Embassy.

“We believe that one day soon good will triumph over evil, Ukraine will win, and peace will have the upper hand!,” Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland Ms Larysa Gerasko accepts Books she stated. of Condolence from Oliver Morgan.

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Disability services for children in Louth ‘shocking’ The ‘shocking’ state of disability services for children in Louth and Meath has been highlighted in Leinster House by Sinn Féin TDs Ruairí Ó Murchú and Darren O’Rourke.

The Louth and Meath representatives secured a Topical Issue debate in the chamber on Thursday evening where Deputy Ó Murchú told the government about the impact the chronic shortages in staff in Dundalk were having on children and their families.

The Dundalk TD revealed how there are no occupational therapists in paediatric services at the HSE primary care centre in Barrack Street, Dundalk, with four vacant posts to be recruited and one maternity leave vacancy., leaving hundreds of children waiting for help.

Deputy Ó Murchú said: ‘Unfortunately, in the context of all of these issues,

Ruairí Ó Murchú, TD. there is always an element of Groundhog Day. ‘That is something we need to address. We cannot continue having these same conversations.

‘There had been a failure to fill vacant posts (in Dundalk) via agency recruitment, but there will be a recruitment competition alongside three other CHOs to fill senior vacancies.

‘It will be late autumn before any successful applicants are appointed. What we are talking about is 659 children on the waiting list for primary care, occupational therapy or paediatric assessment.

‘Some 382 of those children have been on the list more than a year. The average waiting time is three years.’

He also highlighted some of the cases that had been brought to his attention by families.

He said: ‘I am dealing with a nine-year-old boy with global development delay, which involves mental and physical issues.

His father has been told that for occupational thera-

programmes. Obviously, this is not fit-for-purpose.

We must get serious about workforce planning. We know what numbers we have, but we need an assessment of how many people we need and we must find any means possible to ensure we can employ those people.

‘Looking down the line, we must ensure there is a throughput of people being trained.

‘It is also about ensuring we facilitate people with work visas and whatever else is necessary. As we can see, the cost of not doing this is astronomical’.

py and speech and language therapy, he could be waiting another eight to 12 months for an appointment.

‘He was initially with the early intervention team in Drogheda until he was six, and then he was moved to the children’s team in Dundalk.

He got access to services in October 2019.

‘While I accept that Covid created difficulties, he has not got any face-to-face speech and language therapy in the interim.

‘An occupational therapist has visited since we became involved but, obviously, that is not sufficient to cut the

mustard.

‘We are also dealing with a mam with an autistic fouryear-old who is not toilet trained and cannot get a place in a school.

‘There was a family intervention meeting and the mother was told that no therapies would be possible for a couple of months.

‘This child is not toilet trained and that is creating specific difficulties. The problem is that the child cannot get a place in a special school or in a regular school until that is resolved.

‘The only thing the mother is being offered is parenting

Gardaí attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred just outside Ardee on Sunday.

The body of the deceased was Gardaí in Ardee are appealremoved to Our Lady of Lour- ing for witnesses to come fordes Hospital Drogheda. No ward and to those with camera other injuries were reported. footage (including dash-cam) to make it available to them.

The Road was closed between Collon and Ardee to Anyone with information is allow for a technical examina- asked to contact Ardee Garda tion by ‘Garda Forensic Colli- Station on 041 685 3222, the sion Investigators’ while local Garda Confidential Line on diversions were in place for a 1800 666 111, or any Garda period.

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Fatal crash in Philipstown The collision involving a car and a motorcycle occurred on the N2 at the Philipstown junction, at approximately 12:35pm on Sunday afternoon. A man in his 50s, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

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County Council announces Omeath Placemaking Regeneration Consultant Appointment Louth County Council has announced the appointment of BDP Ltd as the Architectural Lead Design Consultants for the Omeath Placemaking Scheme.

Speaking about the project, Kevin Mcgann Landscape Architect from BDP said, ‘BDP are delighted to be involved in this exciting project that will bring an enhanced public realm to Omeath. We look forward to working with Louth County Council and the local community to deliver on the aspirations and objectives for the scheme.’

The project will regenerate the heart of the village with improvements to the public realm that will build on the huge tourist potential of the village with

the Great Eastern Greenway running through its heart. The planned works will enhance the experience of people visiting and living in the village with the increased prioritisation of pedestrians and traffic calming measures, thus creating a far more environmentally sustainable village.

The combination of these improvements and the greenway will create a highly attractive visiting experience for walkers and cyclists alike. This scheme will provide the opportunity for all to really enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area, and create opportunities for businesses in the village to cater for the anticipated increased

numbers visiting the village to enjoy all that this unique location has to offer.

Thomas McEvoy, Director of Services for Louth County Council, “This appointment of BDP is a significant milestone in the project. The placemaking scheme will allow Louth County Council to build on the huge tourist potential of the county and in particular the village of Omeath, with its stunning natural beauty and key location on the Great Eastern Greenway.

This project will enhance the lives of the people living in the village and surrounding area and bring much needed economic Back- Terry Hamilton Public Realm Architect LCC, Thomas McEvoy A-Director of Services LCC development that will sustain Front- Kevin McGann Landscape Architect - BDP, Joan Martin Chief Executive - LCC, Michael Multhe village into the future”. len Principal and Architect BDP.

Incredible medal haul and four new Championship records for St Gerard’s AC The weather gods were very kind in Bush last weekend for the Louth Juvenile Outdoor Track & Field Championships, for what was a wonderful event in the glorious sunshine. St Gerards AC had its largest ever contingent of athletes competing at the Championships, with no fewer than 68 young hopefuls making the short trip. The haul of medals for the club’s athletes was breath-taking and a testament to the hard graft put in over recent months. The final tally for the Saints was 55 county medals - 23 Golds, 21 Silvers and 11 Bronze in addi-

tion to several ‘Personal Best’s performances (PBs). The icing on the cake to top off the club’s most successful County Championships in its 40-year history was four New Championship records after two days of fabulous athletics.

The atmosphere around the Bush track was electric over the two days, with many expressing their joy in seeing the normal order of business return without restrictions. The sense of ‘team’ amongst the DSG athletes was palpable, as the children loudly and proudly supported their fellow club mates throughout. It

was an extraordinary club effort, with parents and coaches sharing in the highs and lows and the ups and downs. This Championships had it all sprint finishes in distance races, late surges, close shaves, photo finishes, numerous personal bests, championship records, proud as punch kids, even prouder parents and coaches.

The club fielded a host of young athletes competing in their first ever county championships, with many just missing out on a podium position and showing great promise for the future.

Debutant Anna Gladysz

Anna Gladysz claimed county Gold in the 300m Emily Culligan digs deep in the 500m. and Bronze in the Long Jump on her debut.

Grace Culligan flying high in the Girls U9 Long Jump.

claimed Gold in the U9 300m with a determined sprint finish.

Also competing in the Louth’s for the first time, Katelynn Woods had a great day at the office, picking up Gold for the 60m, the Turbo Javelin and the 500m in the U10 events.

Calvin McCourt won the 60m, the Long Jump and Turbo events in the Boys U11 category, while Aaron Mulligan took home two Golds for the U14 80m and 200m. Grainne Moran retained her title in the Girls U16 100m while Tara O’Connor set a new record in the High Jump and took the top spot in the Hurdles.

Records number two and three went to Maebh O’Connor in the Long Jump and the Javelin to make it three Golds following her 200m sprint win. The fourth new county record went to Andrew Rosbotham for the Shot Put. The U17 Girls and Boys sprints were dominated by St Gerards, with Ciara Cunningham taking Gold and Rachel Culligan claiming Silver respectively in the 100m, the 200m and the 400m races. Meanwhile, Javier Lopez Navarro completed the double in the 100m and 200m events in the Boys’

events. Erin McGee picked up Gold for the U17 Girls Javelin, while the U16 Boys Shot Put was won by Anthony Urbanski in his first major competition.

With 32 more visits to the podium for silver and bronze medals for the St Gerard’s athletes, last weekend will be remembered for a long time to come, and deservedly so.

Huge credit and massive thanks to Louth Athletics, the County Board and all officials for a wonderful weekend of competition, which ran smoothly throughout in an incredibly positive atmosphere.

Grainne Moran (Gold) and Maya Urbanska (Sil- Katelynn Woods timed her powerful finish to ver) in the Girls U16 100m sprint. perfection to clinch Gold in the 500m.

Aaron Mulligan on his way to Gold in the 80m to add to his Grace Culligan storms her way to first place in the sprint heat.

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Independent TD Peter Fitzpatrick, has asked for a reason why ambulance waiting times remain high.

Speaking in the Dáil he used a recent example in Dundalk where a young footballer with a spinal injury had to wait almost two hours for an ambulance to arrive.

“Every day the National Ambulance Service, NAS, deploys approximately 160 to 180 emergency ambulances, an average of 22 rapid response vehicles and in excess of 50 officer response vehicles operating in over 100 locations across the country. Lifethreatening calls are split into two categories, pnamely, delta, which are ,non-cardiac and nonrespiratory calls, and echo, which are life. threatening cardiac and

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Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick. respiratory calls. Echo and delta calls account for approximately 45% of all 112 and 999 calls.

“Why is it taking so long for ambulances to arrive? In some cases, vehicles are taking between one and two hours to reach people.

At a football match in Dundalk last weekend a

young footballer with a spinal injury had to wait for nearly two hours for an ambulance to arrive. I know this is the responsibility of the Minister for Health but nobody appears to be accountable for the process management side. There needs to be more accountability when it

comes to waiting times.

Who is accountable?,” asked Deputy Fitzpatrick.

In response to that query An Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he would speak to the National Ambulance Services to try and get answers for the Louth TD. “I will engage with the NAS on the case mentioned and alert it to the points Deputy Fitzpatrick has raised.

Increased resources have been provided in this year’s Estimates to the NAS in respect of increasing capacity and so forth. The objective is to get the ambulances to people as quickly as possible but issues have been raised in the House of late and I will pursue those with the service,” stated An Taoiseach.

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Louth students win at ‘Our S Ocean, Our Plan’ Competition

Louis Mac Dónaill from Ghaelscoil Dhún Dealgan, pictured receiving his award at the Green-Schools Marine Spatial Planning Award from Minister Peter Burke TD and Dr. Michael John O’Mahony, Director of the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce.

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Students from 15 schools were honoured at an award ceremony yesterday celebrating the winners of this year’s GreenSchools Marine Spatial Planning Competition: Our Ocean, Our Plan. Nine students were awarded for their posters depicting their vision for the future of Ireland’s seas and eight school groups won for their 3D models showing how they envisage our seas’ future. Louth student student Louis Mac Dónaill from Ghaelscoil Dhún Dealgan, Dundalk, won third prize in the Infants Category for his poster and Scoil Bhride, Dunleer, Louth won third prize in the Senior Primary category for their 3D model but unfortunately could not attend the ceremony.

In partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, GreenSchools asked students to create posters or 3D models showing how they would like Ireland’s seas to be used in the future. The competition ties in with The National Marine Planning Framework, which will try to balance the different demands for using the sea including the need to protect the marine environment.

The framework is about planning when and where human activities

take place at sea and ensuring these activities are as efficient and sustainable as possible. The competition was open to schools taking part in the Green-Schools Marine Environment theme, which encourages schools to discover how their work on the Green-Schools programme has positively, influenced people and their local environment while focusing on our oceans and seas.

As part of their work on the Marine Environment theme schools are asked to investigate the sources of marine litter, take part in a #2minutebeachclean and carry out a Marine Litter Awareness survey. The results of this survey in 2022 have shown that schools made great strides in learning about marine issues, increasing their knowledge of reasons why marine litter is bad for the environment from 44% to 85% and strengthening their awareness of the ways in way climate change affects the marine environment from 35% to 74%.

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Peter Burke TD celebrated with schools at the award ceremony: “When you are introducing something new and innovative in Government, as we are with the Nation-

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Sean’s climb to pay for grand-uncle’s medical bills

A TEENAGER from Knockbridge has decided to climb Slieve Gullion later this summer in a bid to raise much-needed funds for his grand uncle.

Sean Kieran, aged 15, has a target of €5,000 set on gofundme.com to help pay for his grand uncle Alan’s medical bills.

Alan suffered a heart attack in the United States on March 14 last. He had a number of stents put in and will need to do cardiac therapy for some time.

Shortly after he arrived home from hospital, he went back to work because he needs to pay the “overwhelming” medical bills that have started coming in.

“Medical care in the States is very expensive.

I can’t be with my uncle at the minute but I want to relieve some of the financial stresses he has Sean Kieran with grand-uncle Alan.

Fire destroys business premises in Rockmarshall

A devastating fire in Rockmarshall on the Dundalk-Carlingford Road was tackled by over thirty firefighters on Saturday morning as they tried to get the blaze under control.

An overnight fire at Christoff-Custom Built Rooms, a bespoke kitchen manufacturing company destroyed the premises after the blaze quickly spread through the building. Fire engines from Dundalk, Monaghan, Ardee and Carlingford all attended the blaze after the alarm was raised on Saturday morning.

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Sean Kieran is preparing to climb Slieve Gullion.

endured,” writes Sean on gofundme.com.

“So, to help in my own way, I am going to climb Slieve Gullion mountain in south Armagh on Sunday 28th of August.

“I am hoping you can all get behind me, all donations are greatly appreciated, thank you.”

Sean’s mother, Aileen, told the Dundalk Leader that she is “very proud” of her son for taking on this fundraising challenge.

“He’d be quite close to Alan. He visited him in New Jersey when he was younger and became very fond of him,” she said.

“Whenever Alan would come home to Ireland Sean would want to see him and spend time with him. He’d be my mother’s brother.

“It was a shock when we found out about the heart attack. My uncle

only had the basic medical care package so he had to pay the big money for his medical bills.”

Aileen added: “Sean was worried about him that he had to go straight back to work afterwards and not take time to recover.

“He wanted to take some of the financial pressure off Alan. So, he decided to set up a gofundme page and climb Slieve Gullion.”

Sean, a second year De La Salle College student, is planning to climb Slieve Gullion with his dad, Liam.

“He’s looking forward to it. The donations are coming in and he’s checking it every day. It would mean so much to him to reach his target,” said Aileen. https://www.gofundme. com/f/with-family-noonegets-left-behind.

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know from research into companies that have already undertaken Lean programmes, that on average productivity increases of 20%, sales increase of 40%, quality improvement of 30% and or employment increases of 11% can be achieved. Introducing Lean into your business, using the supports we offer, can potentially drive similar results for you.”

Talking about how it works, Peter explains “Lean is tailored to your business.

A Lean expert visits your company for 5.5 days, evaluates your processes, talking about the challenges being faced by the business and identifies improvement opportunities available. Lean tools and techniques will be taught and the team will be trained and mentored in implementing Lean. Introduction to Lean courses and shorter Lean mentoring assignments are also available.”

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League One beckons for Super Stephen

Stephen McMullen (centre) signs his two year deal with Fleetwood Town with Jack Higgins (left) Fleetwood academy head Coach and Ben Ascroft (right) goalkeeper coach.

Talented local goalkeeper Stephen McMullen will be playing his trade across the water next season after signing a twoyear deal with League Outfit Fleetwood Town. The Dundalk born seventeen-year-old joins Fleetwood from Warrenpoint Town where he has been since he was 14-year-old. Before that he played with Muirhevnamór based schoolboy club Woodview Celtic where he discovered his lovefor goalkeeping, having originally been a striker.

According to his father Stevey who runs popular Park St. establishment Coffee Time the move has come at just the right time for his talented son.

“The deal has been in the pipeline for a while and for us it was just a matter of deciding which one was right for Stephen. We had quite a few clubs looking for him to sign but having been to Fleetwood

to check out their set up we were left in no doubt that they are a very progressive club who have put time and money into their academy set up. They have a first-class academy over there and brilliant coaches and we feel that they are the ideal club to push Stephen forward and help him improve even more.

“He absolutely loved his time up in Warrenpoint and from when he joined them at 14, he has been fast tracked into the first team up there making his debut for the senior side when he was just 16. We knew the Fleetwood scouts had been over to Warrenpoint to see him play a few times, so it wasn’t that surprising when they offered him the two-year deal. Stephen has been away at a few camps for both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and he enjoyed been away immensely,

so he is very excited to be hitting the road and he is very excited for this next chapter in his career,” explained Stevey.

“I can remember back in his Woodview Celtic days he was originally playing outfield, but his team were short a goalkeeper for one match. The late great Kevin McGee was the team manager, and he was looking around for somebody to put in goal when I said ‘Put Stephen in, he won’t let you down’.

Stephen had an amazing game in goals that night and after the match I can still remember Kevin saying to him ‘You’ll never take that number 1 jersey off again. You’re a goalkeeper now son’. He’s gone from strength to strength since those early days and we’d like to thank all the coaches and managers who have helped him get to where is today,” concluded Stevey.

have introduced Lean to their business and discover how to apply by visiting: www.localenterprise.ie/lean Peter concludes “So don’t delay. Don’t let soaring business costs damage your business. Take back control, eliminate waste, drive efficiency and reduce costs using Lean. If you have any questions about Lean or need other advice, talk to us at Local Enterprise Office Louth email info. leo@louthcoco.ie or call 042 9335457.”

DkIT Student excels in official Chinese language test A Digital Marketing and Public Relations student at DkIT has achieved an outstanding result in the official international Chinese Language Learning Test, after discovering an unexpected interest for the language. Eleanor Mc Guinness achieved a fantastic result in an intermediate level of the official international Chinese language test, known as the HSK exam. Eleanor started learning Mandarin Chinese in her first year at DkIT and continued throughout her degree, achieving a phenomenal 93% in the reading, and listening section of the exam.

Eleanor McGuinness, DkIT Student Said ‘I decided to try out a Chinese class in college and was instantly grabbed by it. I began watching Chinese TV shows, taking classes on chinesehomework.ie and writing to a Chinese pen pal regularly. It’s a fascinating language and I wish students were more receptive to it. It’s one of the biggest languages in

Chinese Language Students Rebecca Cole Barbora Matusinska and Adela Muckova. the world, yet so many people here turn a blind eye to it’ Congratulating Eleanor on her success, John Sisk Lecturer in Marketing and Programme Director for Marketing studies at DkIT, added that he would love to see all students studying Marketing and Public Relations at the Institute take the opportunity to learn a language, whether it is Chinese or one of the others on offer. Learning a new language opens up a whole new world of opportunities for your career or from a travel point of view.

Mandarin has been offered as an elective module in the DkIT Business school for nearly 10 years now, along with French, Spanish, and German languages. It is designed for absolute beginners; no prior experience is required. The course is not only focused on the Chinese language but also on Chinese Culture.

The number of students who are taking Chinese electives is small but steady. It is understandable that most students would prefer the European languages to stay in their comfort zone.

However, the small

class size provides a safe and comfortable language learning environment, which enables the students to interact more and progress well.

The students in this course are introduced to working with native Chinese speakers for cultural projects, and to improve their listening and speaking skills.

The students also have the opportunity to study in China for weeks or complete a course on scholarship.

For more information check out https://www. dkit.ie.

Local MACE retailer to saddle up for Down Syndrome Ireland

Local County Louth MACE Retailer, Pat Flanagan is inviting local people to support its Tour de MACE static cycle in-store in order to raise funds for its charity partner, Down Syndrome Ireland.

The event will take place on May 20th and 21st from 11am to 2pm.

This store is one of many MACE stores involved in running this rewarding

charity event throughout Summer 2022.

MACE Dublin Road, Dundalk is hosting a unique in-store static cycle event whereby customers can donate 15 minutes to 1 hour of their time to cycle and contribute much needed funds to Down Syndrome Ireland, MACE’s charity partner.

Customers and staff can sign up beforehand by calling into the store to

select their cycling time slot or else they can sign up on the day. We are encouraging customers who aren’t participating to come along and join in on the celebrations and donate funds towards Down Syndrome Ireland.

Each Tour de MACE makes a real and lasting difference to children with Down syndrome and their families

throughout Ireland as funds are transferred directly to the charity. The campaign is an integral source of funding for the development of Down Syndrome Ireland’s nationwide support services.

Retailer Pat Flanagan said: “We hope you will support us and Down Syndrome Ireland by joining in on the Tour de MACE excitement at

MACE Dundalk (Dublin Road). We want to encourage as many of our customers to join in, so if you’re in the area, we would be very grateful if you pop into the store, to participate or donate and support this wonderful charity.”

Down Syndrome Ireland is MACE’s official charity partner and MACE Sales Director Peter Dwan is delighted

with the enthusiasm with which MACE retailers and their staff have embraced the Tour de MACE concept.

“We are very proud of Flanagan’s MACE Dublin Road, Dundalk for hosting this wonderful event in order to support our charity partner Down Syndrome Ireland. The Tour de MACE event is great for the charity, the store and the local com-

munity of Dundalk. The Tour de MACE event is a fabulous initiative and a fun way and healthy concept raise funds towards a very worthy cause,” said Peter.

Customers are encouraged to attend Flanagan’s MACE Dublin Road, Dundalk Tour de MACE event at any stage on May 20th and 21st between 11am and 2pm.

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

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

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.

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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). D.W.

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). J.F.

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Sarah Lawrence, Martina Galligan and Sophia Martorelli outside the European Parliament. were lucky enough to emerge victorious in Co Louth. The prize of a 3-day educational trip to Brussels was sponsored and fully funded by Louth County Council.

On the 19th April 2022, the girls met 22 other winners from across Ireland. They went straight to The European Parliament where they were welcomed by Maria Walsh MEP and her team. The students discussed current affairs that teens found important including mental health, the housing crisis, public transport, and the voting and education systems

in Ireland.

During the trip the girls were given the opportunity to debate youth issues within the EU with the Youth Coordinator Biliana Sirakova.

Later they got to hear first hand information about the current war between Ukraine and Russia from Vladimir Bilcik MEP. They also got the opportunity to speak to European President Roberta Metsola, the 3rd woman president of the European Parliament.

In their downtime the students explored the beauty that Brussels has to offer with the help

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St Louis students travel to Brussels It was an Easter trip to remember for St Louis students Sophie Martorelli and Sarah Lawrence who visited the European Parliament as part of a three day trip to Brussels through Graduate.ie.

Graduate.ie is a government funded program for students aged 12-18. Its founder and programme coordinator Martin Heneghan’s aim is to raise students’ awareness about civic, social and political issues in the Irish Government and the EU. St Louis Dundalk’s TY Co-Ordinator Martina Galligan encouraged the TY Class of 2021 to take part in the competition. There was a quiz to complete each week on varying topics including: European Affairs, Politics, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, the European Union and Ireland’s local government.

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Later, Sean Kelly MEP, Deirdre Clune MEP and Maria Walsh MEP took all the winners out for dinner.

Sarah and Sophia were delighted with the opportunity: “we are so grateful to Louth County Council for their generous sponsorship of this trip. It was such an interesting experience to see the European Parliament in action from an inside perspective. We feel that our knowledge of politics and topical issues has been enhanced by the journey.”

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Bike Station Summer Cycling League

Ruaidhrí Stewart leads the bunch around the roundabout.

Thursday last saw the Bike Station Summer Cycling League revert back to its traditional slot after 2 seasons of being interrupted by the Covid pandemic.

Cuchulainn’s league committee worked hard to map out a 15 round league, with a variety of fast and hilly challenging courses. Round 1 was definitely challenging on the looped Sportsman course. Eight km in length 4 of which are very fast downhill, which in turn leads to a very tough 4km uphill.

It was the young guns who shone on the night, with under-

age rider James Mullen of Navan Road Club taking an impressive solo win. James was in the first group and rode away from his compatriots and managed to hold off everyone coming behind.

Second place went to Conor Murphy, whom started in group 3, again rode away from his fellow group members and through the remnants of groups 1 and 2 to take second.

Chasing the final podium spot was a group of 3 riders whom had escaped from the last bunch on the road. Liam Dolan won the sprint for third, ahead of UCD’s

Aimhirghin O`Brannagain. The final man in the group was defending league champion James McEneaney of Moynalty Cycling Club in 5th.

An impressive performance on the night was put in by some of the other underage rides like the club’s Calum McCaffrey and Rhiannon Dolan. It was their first time racing in the senior league & were by no means outclassed.

Next week round 2 the racing is help on the Ardee link road from Dorians Pub

Behind Locked Doors After premiering their latest work at the Drogheda Arts Festival, Quintessence Theatre bring their original play based on true stories, Behind Locked Doors, to An Táin Arts Centre on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June at 8pm.

Behind Locked Doors is set in Drogheda in 2020. In the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic, two neighbours are trapped, each in their own cycles of relationship abuse from which there can be no escape during a national lockdown. She just wants to feel safe. He just wants to see his children.

Exploring domestic abuse

and parental alienation, Quintessence Theatre use their dazzling physical ensemble theatre techniques mingled with film and mu-

sic to intimately and poignantly explore the struggles of Irish men and women caught in abusive purgatories, made all the more perilous by COVID-19 restrictions in an inefficient and unsympathetic system.

Each performance will be followed by a post-show discussion with the director, cast, and a representative from Women’s Aid and Treoir. Suitable for ages 15+ Tickets are €16 / €14 + €1.50 booking fee per ticket and can be purchased from An Táin Arts Centre’s Box Office on Crowe Street, over the phone on 042 9332332 or online at www.antain.ie

Julie Jay: Oops, This is Toxic

Millennials! Have we got the show for you!

Join Irish comedian, Julie Jay in ‘Oops, This is Toxic’, a dark comedy nostalgia fest for anyone who came of age against the backdrop of nineties/ noughties at An Táin Arts Centre on Friday 27th May at 8pm.

From the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal to the terrifying lows of noughties reality TV, ‘Oops, This is Toxic’ is a celebration not just of Britney, but of everyone who survived an era wherein Justin Timberlake flew high while Janet Jacksons got grounded. *Warning: this show may contain images of nineties and noughties fashion which some audience members may find upsetting.

‘Oops, This is Toxic’ is on Friday 27th May at 8pm. Tickets are €16 / €14 + €1.50 booking fee per ticket and can be purchased from An Táin Arts Centre’s Box Office on Crowe Street, over the phone on 042 9332332 or online at Julie Jay. www.antain.ie.

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