19-10-2022

‘Not our building’ Halliday Mills residents ‘not our responsibility’ says council chief

By Tamara O’Connell

THERE was a heated discussion over meetings about anti-social behaviour in Halliday’s Mills at the monthly meeting of Louth County Council (LCC) on Monday morning.

The meeting which was held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Dundalk saw some councillors clash with Louth County Council Chief Executive Joan Martin during a discussion about the anti-social issues in Halliday Mills which were highlighted in the Dundalk Leader earlier this month.

Councillor Kevin Meenan

asked if it was possible to get clarification over the possible attendance of some LCC staff members at a meeting of councillors and a delegation of residents.

LCC Chief Executive Joan Martin said the local authority bears no responsibility for Halliday’s Mills residents.

“It’s not our building. We have no role in it. It would be extremely inappropriate for us to attend the meeting,” she said.

“It’s not our role. We can’t step in on top of an organisation where it is their role. We don’t have a duty of care to the residents.”

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Cllr Maeve Yore pointed out that LCC allocated the accom modation from the so cial housing list but the LCC Chief executive

insisted that it was ‘un fair’ for a councillor to invite staff to a meeting in relation to issues in Halliday Mills.

“They are Co-oper ative Housing Ireland

(CHI) tenants. It is very unfair for a councillor to invite staff from the council to a meeting and to put staff in that position.”

Cllr Kevin Meenan said he “begs to dif fer”. He added: “If we

are doing a role behind the scenes, why not sit down and look at what else we could be do ing?”

Eoin Carroll, the Policy and Communi cations director with Co-operative Housing

Ireland, told the Dun dalk Leader that steps have already been tak ing by them to help residents and curb anti-social behaviour. He also stated that an invitation had been sent to Louth County

Council for a meeting which was held earlier this month but nobody from the local authority attended.

“Co-operative Hous ing Ireland held a meet ing in early October with members living in

Halliday Mills. It was productive and attended by more than 30 house holds. An invitation was extended to Louth County Council, but no one from the council attended. Local Gardaí were unable to attend

and a meeting was or ganised with members for the following week. As a result of this meet ing, members have established a Neigh bourhood Watch in the development,” stated Eoin.

Doireann lands lead role in Toy Show: The Musical

By Tamara O’Connell

A DuNDALK school girl has been cast in the lead role in RTE’s up coming Toy Show: The Musical.

Doireann McNally, aged 11, is from the Point Road but is a pu pil at Kilsaran NS where her mother, Tarah, is a teacher.

“We’re delighted. It’s amazing. They had hun dreds of girls so she’s very lucky to have been chosen,” said Tarah.

Doireann is sharing the lead role with two other young actors, Ceo lah Dunne, aged ten, and

Clare Keely, aged 12.

“The two girls are Doireann’s new best friends. They get along together really well. It’s lovely,” said Tarah.

The girls are playing

a character called Nell Mooney who Doireann describes as “really, re ally bubbly”.

Doireann added that “Nell is quite cheeky sometimes”.

While Tarah pointed out that the Late Late Show and the Toy Show have been going for a very long time.

“Toy Show night is so special. We put our

Doireann McNally (centre) will share the lead role with Ceola Dunne (left and Clare Keely (right).

Christmas tree up in time for the show and we get the Toy Show pjs,” she said.

“The musical is about families at home and their Toy Show tradi

tions as much as the Toy Show itself.”

Doireann said: “It’s so much fun. I love all of the people I’m re hearsing with and the music is brilliant.”

Students highlight accommodation crisis with walkout

By Tamara O’Connell

STuDENTS at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT)

joined students at third level colleges across the country by walking out of lectures and tutorials on Thursday,

13th October.

The student walk-out was organised in pro test at the accommoda tion and cost-of-living crisis.

The action, which took place at 11 min utes past 11, saw hun dreds of students gath er outside in the Civic Square to protest and draw attention to the financial difficulties many of them are fac ing.

It was organised by the union of Students in Ireland. According to DkIT Student union President Niamh Fal lon “the walkout was to make our voices as students be heard”.

“The cost of liv ing has put students in a state that we have never saw before,” she said.

“We are not only highlighting the cost of living, but the knockon effect it has on ac commodation too.

“Not to mention, that the accommoda tion situation has left many students with no choice, but to defer or drop out.”

Niamh added: “Hun dreds of our students gathered today in The Civic Square to get this message across.

“We need solutions, and we need them fast. The parking at DkIT is minimal, students are getting clamped con stantly...

“Our students can not afford any extra costs. The walkout challenged that we are paying the highest fees in Europe, much high er than in 2009, at the time of The Celtic Ti ger, a time where there was more wealth.

She concluded: “Stu dents are the future of our country; we cannot afford to lose them. Our student rights are under attack, We are standing up and fighting back.”

Fitzpatrick supports Work Life Balance Bill

THE Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill was brought through it’s sec ond stage in the Dáil last week with local TD Peter Fitzpatrick lending his support towards its progress into law. However, he did note that amendments needed to be made to the exist ing bill including the provision for the introduction of domestic violence leave.

The new bill aims to recog nise the importance of balanc ing caring and parenting roles with work responsibilites. The three key elements to the bill include giving parents and car ers the right to flexible work, offering five days unpaid leave for medical care reasons and an extension from six months to two years a mother can take to breastfeed. Speaking in the Dáil Deputy Fitzpatrick said the bill

‘recognised the rights of hu mans to live lives that include work, recreation, family and re cuperation’.

“I welcome the opportunity to

contribute on the Second Stage of this Bill and will support its progress today. There are in creasing concerns that unbal anced work-life relationships can result in reduced health and performance outcomes for in dividuals, families and organi sations. This has been exacer bated by the pandemic, when it was necessary to fuse work life with home life due to the sud den work-from-home require ments,” explained Deputy Fitz patrick.

“I am a working man, a big family man and, as an avid run ner and chairman of the Louth county board, a big sports man. There are many facets of my life that are important to me. This Bill recognises the rights of hu mans to lives that include work, recreation, family and recupera tion.

“I wish to speak about the importance of work-life balance for parents and carers, especially considering that respite services ground to a halt during Covid. Work-life balance for this co hort is not just a health issue, but a human rights one. This is badly needed legislation.

“The Bill also amends the Maternity Protection Act 1994 to extend the current entitlement to breastfeeding-lactation breaks from six months to two years post partum. Ireland has a longheld stigma against breastfeed ing, which often involves sham ing the mother. However, this amendment has major implica tions for the inclusion not only of a mother’s human rights, but also those of the child. Breast feeding protects babies against certain infections and other conditions in early childhood.

There is evidence that shows that the longer a mother breast feeds, the greater the protection for the mother, the baby and so ciety. Therefore, this extension is welcome and will potentially have additional positive impacts on our healthcare system.

“Additional amendments incorporate provisions for the introduction of domestic vio lence leave. The Government must put supports in place for employers to assist them in developing domestic violence workplace policies in order to complement the leave and better support employees experiencing domestic violence. The level of domestic, sexual and genderbased violence in Ireland is disturbingly high. There have been a number of widely publi cised violent attacks on women. Since 2020, the level of domes

tic violence has increased, with Covid-19 impacting women’s safety further. Numerous terri fied women have come to my clinic and, with the assistance of Women’s Aid in Dundalk, we were thankfully able to help them. However, employers need to be able to do more. Therefore, I wholeheartedly agree with this amendment,” stated Fitzpatrick. “Today, with the Bill’s amend ments, members hope to make an improvement to the worklife balance of parents and car ers. We must ensure that parents and carers have the capacity and supports to live whole, fulfilling and safe lives. This must incor porate work, recreation, fam ily and recuperation and I hope that the amendments announced within the Bill will make a sig nificant impact for the better,” he added.

Short term fuel price fix needed for Carlinn Hall residents

THe plight of residents in Dundalk’s Carlinn Hall who are facing increased fuel bills again this winter was highlighted by Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú during questions to An Taoiseach.

The Dundalk deputy asked for the govern ment to consider a business energy support scheme for Frontline, the energy provider at the Dundalk estate. He said he also spoke to Minister of State Ossian Smyth and to repre sentatives of the SeAI.

Addressing An Taoiseach, Deputy Ó Murchú said: ‘Carlinn Hall in Dundalk is one of these communal district heating systems with in or around 200 homes.

‘The fact is that at the minute, the prices have risen. We are now talking approximately 42 cent per kWh.

‘Frontline energy provides heat. I have dealt with the ministers and the department. It looks like the long-term fix is the possibility of biomass or geothermal energy.

‘We need to ensure we have the grant schemes that can deliver on that. While I would like to see a cap, I definitely think we have to facilitate making energy credits, some thing like the electricity credits, available to these people.

‘We should definitely look at the idea of a business energy support scheme. Were Frontline able to avail of it once delivered, the sav ings could be passed on to those people who are obviously under incredible pressure.

‘The long-term fix is already under way but we need a short-term fix to get people through what will be a brutal winter’.

He had also highlighted the issue during a discussion with the SeAI who appeared be fore the Climate Change committee earlier last week.

The SEAI said confirmed they are carrying out a feasibility study on the possible longterm solution for Carlinn Hall.

Peter Fitzpatrick, TD.

Panasonic Avionics expands in Dundalk

PANASONIC Avionics Corpo ration (Panasonic Avionics) un veiled the significant expansion of its European MRO (mainte nance, repair & overhaul) facil ity in Dundalk on Monday.

The MRO center, which first opened in October 2019, has been expanded in size by 500 percent, taking it from 6,000 sq. ft to 23,000 sq. ft. At the same time, Panasonic Avionics has tripled the workforce at the site.

The Dundalk facility is op erated by Panasonic Technical Services (PTS), a division of Panasonic Avionics. It provides repairs, line maintenance, spares parts supply, and technical serv ices and training to customers in the EMEA region and is Part 145, TCAA, FAA and uK CAA approved.

PTS expects to induct 1,500 –2,000 units per month at its Dun

dalk facility. It will repair the X series and Next IFE systems, and Boeing CSS equipment, as well as being its European dis tribution center.

Tom Eskola, Vice President and General Manager of Pana sonic Technical Services, says: “The expansion of our Dundalk facility will enable our custom ers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to benefit from the tailored maintenance solutions

which we provide at the high level they have come to expect from Panasonic Technical Serv ices.”

“Our primary objective is to offer customised maintenance solutions, delivering greater peace of mind to our custom ers by ensuring guaranteed per formance and cost.”

Eskola confirms the demand for maintenance services within the industry adding, “As the avi

ation industry returns towards pre-pandemic levels, MRO slots are, once again, at a premium.”

Panasonic Avionics’ invest ment in the Dundalk facility has been supported by the Irish Gov ernment through IDA Ireland.

Tánaiste and Minister for En terprise Trade & Employment Leo Varadkar TD said: “In a sig nificant move for Dundalk and Louth, Panasonic Avionics has tripled its workforce following a major expansion. A pioneer in aircraft communication systems, Panasonic Avionics IFE and sat ellite Wi-Fi systems are used on thousands of aircraft across the world. The Dundalk facility will provide repair, maintenance and spare parts to Panasonic’s cus tomers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Ireland’s status at the heart of Europe, along with our strong talent base, continues

to attract global manufacturing and engineering companies to our shores. I wish all the team the best with this expansion.”

Minister of State at the Depart ment of Foreign Affairs Thomas Byrne said “I strongly welcome the decision by Panasonic to double its workforce in Dun dalk. This decision represents a significant vote of confidence in the North-East region as a hub for commercial activity and will provide a welcome boost to the local economy. Today, there are over 400,000 more jobs in our economy than there were on the day the Government took up of fice and that significant increase is thanks to the presence of com panies like Panasonic within our economy.”

CEO of IDA Ireland Martin Shanahan said: “The decision by Panasonic Avionics to ex

pand its facility and triple its workforce in Dundalk is terrific news for the North East region. This MRO facility will strength en and compliment Panasonic’s existing global and European presence. IDA Ireland remains committed to winning jobs and investment in regional locations. I wish Panasonic every success with this expansion.”

The expanded Dundalk facil ity is one of ten PTS locations within Europe. In addition to the Ireland-based repair shop, there are also airport line maintenance stations at Amsterdam, Frank furt, Lisbon, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Madrid, Par is Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly, and Rome Fiumicino.

Panasonic Avionics will be showcasing its European offer ing at MRO Europe in London from 19th – 20th of October.

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4—Designed in 1940, which country has a red flag with a gold central star?

5—Who was the first Irish actress to win an Oscar?

6—James Deareys and Sons shop at 32-34 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk closed it’s doors for the final time in what year?

7—What is the main county town of Meath?

8—Where on the human body would

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Dundalk Lights Up as Credit Union

Frostival Winter Festival returns

DuNDALK BIDS, in partnership with Dun dalk Credit union, and supported by Louth County Council are de lighted to announce that the very popular Frosti val Winter Festival and Carnival of Light Pa rade are set to return to Dundalk Town Centre this November.

Experience the magic of Christmas at Fros tival Winter Festival on Friday 18th and Satur

day 19th of November marking the start of the festive season in Dun dalk Town Centre. The highlight of the festival, the Carnival of Light Parade, signals the be ginning of the Christmas season and injects some much-needed winter warmth and cheer to the families and communi ties across Dundalk and beyond.

Starting at 7pm this year’s Frostival Parade

route will weave its way from Church Street to Park Street on a magical journey illuminating the town centre as it goes.

The procession will be a winter fairy tale come to life with the Nutcracker prince spin ning fire, a flying fair ground horse, troupe of Dancing Christmas Stars, the Sugar plum fairy, giant snowflakes, huge golden baubles light up the street, Ru

dolph prances and danc es, a Snowman cycles in a sparkling snowstorm and Santa is high above the crowd on his magic bicycle!

In 2021 festival or ganisers blew everyone away with the unveil ing of the spectacular new Frostival Christ mas Tree, this year they have even more delight ful surprises up their sleeves!

2022 will see the

launch of a showstop ping outdoor festive light spectacle from a Secret Santa location at Market Square. These awe-inspiring illumina tions will take place dai ly over the festive sea son and are sure to get everyone into the spirit of Christmas, becom ing one of the magical memories your family will cherish for years to come.

Traditional favourites making a return include the Christmas Artisan Fair and a visit on the Friday or Saturday will be sure to get you into the festive spirit and is the perfect place to discover delicious food and bespoke gifts.

The ever-popular Lit tle Elves Fun Zone, also at Market Square, will run from 4pm on Friday and 12 noon on Satur day with lots of FREE fun for the little ones!

There will also be live music on festival

stage getting everyone into the festive spirit in time for switching on the Town Centre Christ mas tree and lights.

Martin McElligott, Dundalk Town Centre Manager said “We are thrilled to bring Fros tival back to Dundalk this year and have a fan tastic line up of events planned. This free com munity event celebrates the start of the festive season and very much sets the tone for the holiday season and in creasing trade for our local businesses.

We invite you all to come out and support all that Dundalk Town Centre has to offer, there really is some thing for everyone. We would like to thank our partner Dundalk Credit union for supporting and helping realise our ambitious plans for the people of Dundalk at Christmas, their role within our shared com

munity is a great fit for Dundalk BIDS and Louth County Council, our civic sponsor.”

Billy Doyle, CEO, Dundalk Credit union added “Dundalk Credit union is a long-time champion of the com munity of Dundalk and indeed our county.

We are delighted to be supporting an event that brings such festive joy to families while sup porting our local busi nesses to thrive across Christmas and the New Year.

We’re also grateful to be part of such an envi ronmentally conscious festival. With sugar cane Christmas lighting using low power LEDs, an upcycling commit ment from the Parades’ team and compostable festive coffee cups, the sustainable aspects of this event complement Dundalk Credit union’s green energy journey and objectives for our community.

Throughout our jour ney, we’ll be encourag ing you and assisting people to unleash their co-operative energy, to help meet our collective challenges by creating more energy efficient and warmer homes and more resilient commu nities.

During Dundalk Credit union Fros tival we will also have pop-up advice centres around town with ideas and help on how to re duce your energy bills by improving the ef ficiency of your home. So you can be warmer for less this Frostival. Looking forward to see ing you soon!”

N EWS in Brief

‘Talking Newspapers’

The Dundalk Lions ‘Talking Newspapers’ service continues to assist Persons with a visual impairment. Each week, we read and record articles from The Argus , Dundalk Demo crat and Dundalk Lead er onto CDs. The CDs are then distributed in custom-made wallets to listeners in various parts of Co. Louth. Lis teners can reverse the address labels in the wallets for return. An Post does not charge for delivery or return of the wallets so there is no cost to the listeners. Dundalk Lions provides the CDs free of charge. CDs are usually posted on Wednesday ensur ing that the ‘Talking Newspapers’ is received by Thursday. If you wish to receive a CD, please send a name address and phone number to the Dundalk Lions Club c/o Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin Road, Dundalk or to the NCBI, Jocelyn St. Dundalk.

Cancer Prayer Support

For Men& Women who have/had Cancer. You are very welcome to join us for an hour of relaxation, meditation and prayer. Wednesday, October 19th 26th and 2nd November 11am to 12noon Followed by Tea/Coffee “Bethany”, 34 Point Road, Dundalk. Tel. 042-933 1602 e-mail bethanypointroad@ gmail.com.

Fr. Paul chronicles CS Lewis’ love of Louth

By Tamara O’Connell

A LOCAL priest has written a book about the famous British author CS Lewis and his con nection to Co Louth.

CS Lewis is best known for writing the beloved children’s fan tasy novels, the Chroni cles of Narnia.

Originally from Ter monfeckin, Fr Paul Clayton Lea is a semiretired priest of the Archdiocese of Ar magh.

Following his postgraduate studies at Ford ham university NY, in Education and Family Ministry in 1988, he has served as a teacher, col lege chaplain and parish priest.

He is also a former editor of Intercom, the monthly pastoral maga zine of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.

“Currently, I help in the parishes of Co Louth from Ravensdale to Ar dee. I’ve always loved my home county,” said Fr Paul.

The title of his new book is “CS Lewis and the Wee County”. It tells the story of CS Lewis’s life and his love of Co Louth.

“CS Lewis was born in Belfast and went to live in Oxford but he spent a lot of time in Co Louth in places such as Annagassan and Car lingford,” he said.

“His father died in 1927 but he never

stopped coming to Ire land. It was in Co Louth and South Down that he identified the landscape of Narnia.

“He set Narnia around Carlingford Lough, the Cooleys and the Mournes. However, Co Louth seems to have been left out of his biog raphies.”

Fr Paul said: “When I started the book and did more and more research

I realised it was quite obvious CS Lewis was connected to Co Louth all his life.”

If you would like to get a copy of the book “CS Lewis and the Wee County” you can send an email to Fr Paul Clayton Lea requesting one at a cost of e10 per book. Postage is free. The email address is cslweecounty@yahoo. com.

Fr. Paul Clayton Lea’s book explores C.S Lewis’s love of Louth.

Cillian’s big hearted gesture for homeless

However, the seven-year old pupil from Rampark N.S in Jenkinstown

decided instead to help the homeless by making a food donation to the Dundalk Simon Community.

Cillian’s kind gesture was inspired by seeing a homeless man with a sign looking for food when out shopping with his mam Tina. Accord ing to Tina, Cillian was moved to help the home less having seen how hungry the man was and he wanted to help others in need around town by making a food donation to the Simon commu nity.

“Cillian’s always had a very kind heart and he’s a great kid,” stated Tina. “He understands that there are very poor people who need help in society and he would see me give the homeless a

couple of euro anytime I see anybody in town or outside the supermar kets. He told me that he wanted to use the money he had saved up to help out some of the home less people around town so we rang the Simon community and got a list of food items from them that they could use. We went to Lidl and bought a load of stuff to make up a fry like sausages, egg, bacon and pudding and then a load of treats as well for them as Cil lian thought they prob ably didn’t get too many treats. The bill came to €137 which Cillian paid for and we dropped the food into the Simon Community Centre on Jocelyn Street last week,” explained Tina.

“He had been saving

for a couple of months for his Playstation and I thought that maybe he’d be disappointed when he realised he would have to start again but he is delighted that he was able to help and he is already talking about making another food donation to the Simon before Christmas.

The Dundalk Simon Community thanked Cillian and his Mam for their kindness and gen erosity with a post on their facebook page.

“Dundalk Simon Community give a huge thank you to Cillian O’Callaghan, a fantastic young boy who saved up his money to a buy a big food donation for the hostel and a big thanks to his mum who deliv ered the food,” it read.

Garda Youth Awards launched

AN Garda Síochána are delighted to an nounce the launch of the Louth Garda Divisional Youth Awards in associa tion with Centra.

The Garda Youth awards were estab lished to recognise the very positive con tribution that young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years are making to their communities.

Awards will be considered in a

number of categories for young people who have, by their activi ties, helped to make their community a better place to live, or who have shown great determination in overcoming dif ficulties in their own lives.

If you wish to nominate a young person for an award, forms are available in Centra Stores, at your local Garda Station or they can be downloaded from www.centra.ie/about/ garda-youth-awards .

Closing date

for nominations is Thursday 27th Octo ber 2022.

Nominations can be sent by email to louth.youthawards@ garda.ie or by post to Community Engage ment team at Droghe da, Ardee or Dundalk Garda Stations.

Win a €50 ticket for Charity Poker Classic in Lisdoo

ONE of the biggest and most popular fundrais ers in town returns this year after raising over €3000 for the North Louth hospice in 2021. The annual Five Card Draw Poker Classic organised by Gerry Curtis and Micheál Stanley will take place in the Lisdoo on Sun day 30th October. The event has been rais ing money for local charities for over ten years and this year all

proceeds will go to the North Louth Hospice as well as the Southern Area Hospice.

petition. To win the ticket just email edi torial@dundalkleader. com or drop into our office (63 Clanbrassil St.) with your answer, name and telephone number with the an swer to the following question.

Gerry has kindly gave us a €50 ticket for the Poker Classic to give away in a com

According to their website, what year was the Lisdoo Bar and Restaurant estab lished? Winner will be notified on Friday 21st October.

Local memberss of An Garda Siochana gathered at the Centra in Tullyalen to launch the Louth Cen tra Garda Youth Awards. The closing date for nominations is Thursday 27th October.

Cillian O’Callaghan with his food trolley.

‘Girl with the Harp’ bidding for Eurovision glory

By Tamara O’Connell

THe mother of a girl who has made it through to the final of the Irish Junior euro vision has said she is “delighted” with her achievement.

Deirdre Noade works in Dundalk but lives in Lislea, Co Ar magh, a small village near Slieve Gullion.

Her 14-year-old daughter, Niamh aka The Girl with the Harp competed in the semi-final of the Irish Junior eurovision on Sunday, October 16 on TG4.

“Niamh is the only contestant to accom pany herself with an instrument and this is the first time ever that the harp has featured in the Junior eurovi sion,” said Deirdre.

“Given that it is the National emblem of Ireland we feel it would be wonderful to have the harp feature on the eurovision stage.”

This year TG4 have decided to choose the

Niamh Noade.

winner through public vote; it will be a free online vote. There is one week to boost votes until the final is heard on October 23.

“Niamh’s love of music stems from her traditional Irish roots and her background in singing is that of traditional Irish and Irish folk sing ing,” said Deirdre.

“She has won various awards over the years in the local Fleadh and is county champion for singing in the Scor.”

She added: “Niamh is a contest ant with her roots firmly embedded in the Irish tradition and we would really like to promote this.

“We feel that her background is one that should be promoted and encouraged on the eurovision stage.”

If you would like to vote for Ni amh please visit the following link: TG4 | Junior eurovision 2022 | Irish Television Channel, Súil eile.

Spooky Trail returns

FOLLOWING on from a very successful Spooky Trail last year, Turas are thrilled to announce it’s return for 2022! The Spooky Trail family Halloween fundraising event takes place on Sun day, 30th October in St Helena’s Park.

Outdoor spooky Halloween fun with tricks and treats get un derway from 1pm - 3pm and will take place on a park trail, with a ghostly stroll through the numerous spooky zones. Chil dren will join in Halloween games and fun as they make their way around.

Beware of the ghosts, ghouls and goblins along the way! All those taking part will find themselves transported to a haunted realm with a host of creepy characters to encounter. There will be Halloween games, music, storytelling, a costume competi tion, fang-tastic treats, and much, much more!

Along with the spiritual traditions of All Hallows’ eve, the season is also a time of harvest and community. A ‘gratitude tree’ will be located in the park to give both children and adults an opportunity to count their blessings, while also learning a little about the work of Turas as a community organisation in Dundalk supporting people with addiction.

Registration costs €20 per family + €2.20 booking fee (all proceeds to Turas).

Search for “Turas Spooky Trail” on eventbrite or visit www. turascounselling.ie

Turas is a Dundalk based not-for-profit addiction service providing counselling, detox and other supports to 350 people a year to create addiction free lives. We provide a range of serv ices including our Transformation Recovery Programme, Com munity Alcohol Detox, one-to-one counselling, relapse preven tion, harm reduction, group supports and a number of outdoor based social prescribing activities. These interventions offer hope, opportunities and a new future to men and women, 18+, struggling with an addiction in the North east.

We’d like to sincerely thank our event sponsors for their gen erosity: Dundalk Credit Union; Dash; Cusken Ltd & Sync IT; Dole; Blooms Flowers; Balloon Boutique at Oriel Office; Coun try Fresh & more TBC.

If you are a local business owner and would like to find out more about how you can sponsor the 2022 Turas Spooky Trail, please contact us at: fundraising@turascounselling.ie.

Louth in Bloom 2022

THE Louth in Bloom 2022 competition is now completed. The final results have been received from independent judges. The winners will be announced at the Louth in Bloom Awards ceremony due to be held in Bellingham Castle on Monday, October 24. Garden designer Peter Donegan will be a guest speaker at the event.

He has won a host of awards for 17th and 18th century gardens and show gardens at national competitions and was the series gar den designer for RTE televisions DIY SOS The Big Build Ireland.

Healthy Ireland at your library

FeeDING Families: Weaning Your Baby with Cathy Mona ghan from Weaning.ie: Join Cathy Monaghan from Weaning.ie in Dundalk Library on Friday 21st October at 11:00am

This session is designed to help take the stress out of start ing your baby on solid food. Are you confused about baby-led weaning or starting with purees? Does all the information on line confuse you? Do you need to know more about when to start solids? If so then, then look no further. Cathy is a Paedi atric Dietician and has worked with hundreds of families over the years. Booking is essential. To Reserve your spot please go to this link:https://book.timify.com/services?accountId=5f9a9e b964916511fcceae5f&hideCloseButton=true.

Dundalk Library & Drogheda Library events: How to help your child cope with Trauma & Nurture Resilience with Dr. Malie Coyne—In Dundalk Library on Tuesday 25th October at 3:00pm.In Drogheda Library on Tuesday 25th October at 11:00am

Join us for a live Library event with Dr. Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist, NUIG Adjunct Lecturer, Best-selling Author and parent, in Dundalk & Drogheda Libraries where she will discuss how to help parents and children cope with trauma and what nurtures resilience during challenging times. Malie emphasises the importance of parents caring for themselves, so they can support their own and their children's emotional health. Malie will also dedicate time to answering questions.

Malie's approach is very down to earth and it is hoped that visiting families will be left with a sense of warmth, compassion and reassurance, as well as practical tools to help themselves and their children.

Booking is essential. To Reserve your spot please go to this link: https://book.timify.com/services?accountId=5f9a9eb9649

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CLARKE Karen 2nd aNNiVersarY

in loving memory of Karen clarke, late of mullach alainn, Newry who died 23rd october 2020.

God looked around his garden, and saw an empty space, he then looked down upon earth and saw your tired face. he put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.

God knew you were in pain, and a cure was not to be, so he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered come to me.

With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you slip away, although we loved you dearly, We knew you could not stay. it broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. always loved and missed mam, Dad and family. XXX.

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FINEGAN John 3rd aNNiVersarY

in loving memory of John fine gan, who died 21st october, 2019.

time slips by, life goes on, But from our hearts you are never gone, each of us in our own way, have special thoughts of you today.

always and sadly missed by his father michael, sister lorna, Nanny & Granda finegan, Jackie and the rest of the family.

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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 fa ther sees it. then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. amen. say this prayer for 3 days. promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). R.P. NOVENA TO ThE SACRED hEART

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past i asked you for many favours this time, i ask for this special favour (mention it). take it, dear heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your fa ther sees it. then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. amen. say this prayer for 3 days. promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). E.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 fa ther sees it. then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. amen. say this prayer for 3 days. promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). S.K.

Volunteer Centre open nominations for Leader Awards 2022

LOuTH Volunteer Centre has once again put the call out for nominations for the Louth Volunteer Lead er Awards. Behind every great group of volunteers there is a great Volunteer Leader, the person who helps coordinate the group, ensures the volunteers are being supported and making sure what needs to get done, gets done.

On winning the 2020 award for the Dundalk and North Louth area, Hattie Billingham of SOSAD Dundalk said; “Knowing that the work I’m doing is being seen by the volunteers and that they do feel supported, and what you are working on is working was really, re ally nice. It was very touching.”. The awards are an amazing oppor tunity to acknowledge these unsung heroes

of our community and honour the incredible work they do behind the scenes.

Manager of Louth Volunteer Centre, Kayleigh Mulligan says; “the people that are leading, coordinat ing and supporting vol unteers in our commu nity are a vital resource to make sure that vol unteering happens on a day to day basis. Much of the work being done by volunteers would not happen without those with the pas sion to drive it forward and when volunteer leadership is done in a positive way, it can significantly increase the capacity and reach of an organisation. We are delighted to have received funding from Department of Rural and Community De velopment for the 3rd annual Louth Volun teer Leader Awards

and are greatly looking forward to celebrating them on November 2nd.

Everyone who is nominated for an award will receive a thank you card and certificate and will be invited to a breakfast event that is taking place in O’Connell’s GAA club in Castlebellingham on the 2nd of November.

Four volunteers will win the overall Louth Volunteer Leader Award and be awarded a beautiful piece commissioned from Sarah McKenna, a ceramic artist located in Dundalk, County Louth. Winners of the awards will be announced at the event on the 2nd of November. There are four different categories up for awards; Drogheda/ South Louth, Dundalk/ North Louth, Mid

Louth and Leading Young Volunteers.

Do you know some one that organises the local clean up, that makes sure there is enough stewards or makes sure there is enough volunteers to answer the phones to those that need sup port? Then why not nominate them for the Louth Volunteer Lead er Awards and show them that what they do is recognised and ap preciated.

Nominations are submitted through www.volunteerlouth. ie and closing date for submissions is Mid night on the 23rd of October. More infor mation on the awards or want to know more about volunteering in Louth then get in con tact with the Louth Vol unteer Centre Team on 041-9809008 or info@ volunteerlouth.ie

PR o PERT y/RE n TA ls s PEC i A l s ERV i CE s

ATTEnTion—For B.E.R. Certification of properties being offered for sale or rent, contact Robert Mulholland, BER assessor. 087 609 1906 www.louthber.ie.

Ensui TE Room RE qui RED to rent by professional person, apartment or house, Dundalk Town Centre. Tel Martin 083 8894363.

ADVERTisE youR HousE Premises for rent or sale to 55,000 readers a week from €5. Telephone Dundalk Leader 042 93 -20888.

ATTE n T ion lA n D lo RD s—We supply furniture & Beds for any rental properties you have. Beds from €180, Bedroom Fur niture Sets from €249 Call us today www. bedstore.ie, Coes Rd, Dundalk Tel 042 932 0927.

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

H EDG in G Pl A n Ts F o R s A l E—Grizele nia €1.50 & €2.50 each, Laurels €1.50 each & Viburnum €2.50 each Tel 087 0689521.

sTEE l FAR m yARD G ATE s for sale, 20ft wide x 7ft tall, reasonable price Tel 087 2697285.

sEll iT THRouGH A ClAssiFiED—Only €5 for one week up to 20 words. 042 93 20888. The Dundalk Leader.

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 087-2259799.

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 workmarble, granite, porcelain. Indoors and out. Call 087-387-8995 for free quote. GRimlEy’s DuBlin sT. DunDAlK Televisions, TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales, service & repairs. Free estimates 042 935 4343.

FoRTunE TEllER—Available for ap pointment, private or group bookings. Tel. Alison 042 933 5102 or 087-67-51229.

DunDAlK GARDEn sERViCEs—Tree topping, felling, hedge trimming, grass cutting & strimming. Rubbish Removals/ Garage clearance, House & Garden refuse. Permit holder. Contact Ben 085-8407707.

Buil D in G sERV i CE s—Extensions, Renovations, Sunrooms, Conservatories and All General Maintenance. P.V.C. Fascia, Soffit and Guttering products supplied and fitted. Bathroom Refurbishment, Painting, Decorating, Wall & Floor Tiling. All types of Roof Repairs & Maintenance. For free estimates Tel 087 260 2501.

RooF lEAKs mAsTER—We repair all types of roof—tile, slate, bangor blues. Repair torch on roofs, scrape & clean, chimneys & chimney pots, chimney bird guards, gutter facia & soffits. All work guaranteed, 25 years experience. Tel. 086 818 4827.

C ARPE n TR y & Join ER y—Maintenance and repairs, roofing, 1st & 2nd fix carpen try, sash window repairs. No job too big or small. Contact Seandon Carpentry 087 298 5110.

moBilE HomE TRAnsPoRT—Trans ported 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.

Roo F in G R EPA i R s & sTo VE s—Stoves supplied and fitted, fully insured, Hetas certified. Contact Paul Englishby 087 6301914 or 041 98 94633 and Mark on 087 1302040 for roofing enquiries.

GARDEn & HousE mAinTEnAnCE Strimming grass, hedge cutting, weeding, also garden clearance, concreting, patios, painting, power washing, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, fencing. Have all the equipment. Contact Brian 086-109-7358.

CoACH in G W i TH Es THER—Life and Executive Coach Tel 086 8972007 www. coachingwithesther.com.

q uA li F i ED C ARPE n TER available for Floors, Doors, Frames, Architraves, Skirt ings, Stud Walls, Roofing & All Building Repairs. No Job too big or too small. Call Mark 086 089 5508.

PRoPERT y mAinTEnAnCE—Repairs, building, plumbing, painting, roof repairs, tiling, bathroom refurbishments, concret ing, plastering, gardening, power wash ing, PVC facia and soffits, Over 20 yrs ex perience. References available. Tel Michael on 085-762-3758.

Fi F i’s AlTERAT ions—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 REPA i R s—Mechanical/Quartz (battery) and Vintage. In our own work shop. Most brands: Cartier, Longines, Omega, Revue, Raymond Weil, Seiko, Citi zen & more, also Jewellery repairs. Gold star Jewellers, Demesne Shopping Centre Dundalk Tel. 042 93 39478.

BuilDER & HomE mAinTAinEnCE Building, Woodwork, Painting, Plumbing, Tiling, Kitchen Refurbishments, Paving & Fencing. No job to big or too small. Tel. 087 295 2529.

All-in-on E!—Home and property maintenance and improvements. Paint ing, decorating, general household main tenance, exterior cleaning, power wash ing, gutters, dust free sanding, No job to big or small, quality but affordable service contact Ian 0874158238.

Pl A s TER in G sERV i CE available, free quotations. Contact David 085 7829910 or Gavin 086 3799285.

Do you FEE l o VERWHE lm ED but want to declutter any room in your home, or downsizing or staging your house for sale? If so Contact shelly@stepintoaction. ie or phone 086 8878054.

Con CERT H ARP is T available for wed dings. Church & reception catered for. Also Piano, Flute and Harp lessons available. Please contact Susan at 0873744895.

DAR yl’s sCH ool o F m oTo R in G Dun dalk. Accredited & RSA approved driving instructor with 20 years’ experience. Cat egories B & BE licence. Tel 087 7516978 or check us out on FB & Instagram.

PA in TER AVA il AB l E—Keen rates, no job too small! Call 086 3848079.

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BoDHRAn—For adults & children aged 8 years upwards. One to one lessons. Phone 087 414 4228.

G ET F i T 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 first dance lessons and private lessons also available. Jiving lessons continues in Kilcurry every Thurs day evening 8-9.30pm. Contact 086 357 3271 for further information.

l in E DA n C in G—New beginner classes continues in Dowdallshill GAA hall Tues days at 7pm, also Boys Club Seatown Wednesday mornings at 10am in October. All welcome. Contact 087 2618773.

F RE n CH G R in D s AVA il AB l E—Tele phone 086 872 3340.

lAD y W i TH Gi FT o F H EA lin G for Skin conditions, Eczema, Psoriasis, Chest problems, Asthma. 3 consecutive visits needed. For appointment please phone 087 7188450.

G REE n F i E l D s m usi C Tou R s—Invite you to join for our 1 nights stays to see the cream of Irish Folk and Ballads. Price includes accommodation, bus and ticket. Contact Anthony on 085 1204994.

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