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Wednesday, 19th November, 2014. Vol. 7, Issue 47 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

By Paul Byrne

A MAJOR cleanup operation is underway in Dundalk following some of the worst flooding to hit the town in living memory. Roads were closed, trains delayed, and many people were forced to abandon their businesses and homes as they became flooded in the deluge following heavy showers last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Ecco Road, Mill Road and Ardee Road were all closed over the weekend as emergency services struggled to cope with the rising water. According to Assistant Chief Fire Officer Philip O’Brien the Ardee Road in particular was hit hard by flooding with many residents having to evacuate their homes.

Patricia Gorman at Brookville Business Park on Monday

“We were called to Mounthamilton on the Ardee Road on Saturday evening to try and pump water away from

the area as houses began to get were fighting a losing battle flooded by the rising water. as the water just kept rising”, Unfortunately we realised early explained Philip. on Sunday morning that we See pages 2 & 26

Wayne is heading to the Olympics By Paul Byrne A Dundalk man who has been picked to be an official volunteer at next year’s Special Olympic games in Los Angeles is confident that the trip will prove to be the ‘experience of a lifetime’. Wayne Mooney from St Nicholas Avenue in Dundalk applied for the role of volunteer having helped out in St Therese’s Special Olympic club in Dundalk for a number of years. Last week he got a letter in the post to say he had been selected as a volunteer for the World Summer Games in LA which will take place between July 25 to August 2. However there is one more hurdle which Full Story Page 2

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described as the backbone of the Olympic movement and their roles include guiding the athletes through their drills on the field, making sure the events are run properly, and giving encouragement and support to the athletes. Thirty-two-year-old

Wayne is currently studying Business and Technology in DKIT and is a keen supporter of the Special Olympics movement. He is hopeful that he will one day participate in the games and is looking forward to soaking in the atmosphere and getting a feel for the event next summer in LA. “I play a lot of football and I would love one day to participate in the games maybe playing 5-a-side soccer or something like that. “I think the Special Olympics are a brilliant movement and I can still remember the excitement in the country when they were held here in 2003.

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Clean-up after floods hit From page 1 “We have been very busy since Thursday really responding to weather related emergencies and our role has been to support the local authorities as they battle against the elements and try to help people who have been affected by the floods”, added the assistant fire officer. Margaret McCarthy, PRO for the Sub Aqua Club Search and Rescue Dundalk had a similar tale to tale as she spoke of a very busy weekend for the search and rescue unit. “A lot of the estates seem to be completely flooded and we spent a lot of last weekend helping out up and around the Ardee Road which was particularly badly hit”, explained Margaret. “We supported the fire services as

we helped people in Mounthamilton get out of their flooded homes and try and save some of their belongings from getting damaged”, she added. Some residents in Doylesfort Road were amongst a number of people around Dundalk who were marooned as roads flooded leaving them unable to leave their house. Catherine Conlon who has lived on the road for many years described the flooding as ‘the worst I can remember on this road in a long long time’.” Up to 25 businesses in Brookville Business Park were closed on Monday morning as up to three foot of water engulfed the park, flooding many of the warehouses in the area. Water from the Ramparts River flowed into the park over the weekend leaving cars

submerged and many businesses counting the costs of damage caused during the flooding. According to Brian Gaughran who works in the business park the water levels were actually ok on Friday evening as workers went home despite the heavy rain all day Thursday and Friday. “When we left here on Friday evening there was a bit of surface water but it wasn’t anything like it is now”, explained Brian. See Page 26

“The main focus for me now is to make sure I raise the money to let me travel to Los Angeles next summer as a volunteer. I know it will be an experience of a lifetime and I’m determined to make sure I get there”, he

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Redeemer Girls School are celebrating once again following yet another award at the annual Fís festival in Dublin. This is the fourth award the school has received and the eighth year in total the school have entered the prestigious event. FÍS is a highly successful film project for primary schools that explores film as a medium of expression in relation to the arts, and introduces children to aspects of the film-making process. It was originally set up as a pilot project in 28 schools by Institute of Art Design and Technology, Dun Laoghaire but was subsequently rolled out to all schools nationwide. The project has succeeded in helping children to develop essential skills in moving-image literacy, communication and teamwork. Teachers tell us that the children develop additional skills in problemsolving, critical think-

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ing, investigation and analysis. Under the guidance of teacher Michelle Condran the Redeemer girl’s put together a film called ‘Easaontas na Dathanna (which translates to ‘Disagreement of the colours’) before putting forward the film to the Fís judging panel. At an award ceremony last week the film was named ‘Outstanding Achievement in Film Making for best film in Irish’ much to the de-

light of Miss Condran and her talented Second and Third class pupils. “We are all absolutely delighted to have been awarded best Irish Film by the FíS judging panel. The girls worked really hard putting the film together and they have got their rewards finishing ahead of schools from all over the country. From voicing the characters to recording and editing the film they’ve done

it all themselves and they’ve made a really lovely film”, enthused Michelle. “We have a good history in this competition having won four awards in the eight years we’ve been taken part in it. It’s very rewarding for the children to put together a film and it’s lovely in years to come when they are all grown up to look back fondly on this film they put together themselves”, she added.

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Man stole pizza as prank A man who snatched a pizza as a prank admitted that he over-stepped the mark when he punched a man he chased was warned that he risked being imprisoned if he ever did anything like it again. Conor Martin, Dungooley, Kilcurry, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault when he appeared at Dundalk District Court arising out of the incident on October 19, 2011. The court was told that on that date a man had been socialising with his girlfriend in a nightclub and afterwards they bought a pizza on Park St, which was

snatched by Mr Martin. When the victim chased the defendant into River Lane he was punched by Mr Martin, who was identified on CCTV. The victim suffered teeth and jaw injuries. Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that his client had never been in trouble before and that the incident took place late at night when drink had been taken. “The incident started as a bit of messing on his part. He took the pizza and there was a chase, which all seemed a bit jolly until the blow was struck. At first it was a pursuit but he accepts that

he over-stepped the mark. “He bears no ill-will to the victim, whom he doesn’t know from Adam and doesn’t believe he has seen since”, stated Mr McDonnell who added that his client had €3,000 to pay to the victim as a gesture of his remorse. In finding the facts proven and dismissing the case, Judge Flann Brennan, warned Mr Martin not to repeat this behaviour. “It goes without saying that you must never do anything like this again. If it happens again your concern will not be about a conviction but imprisonment”, he stated.

Cub scouts’ busy project By Sean Bellew

Cub Scouts from Dundalk’s Buíon Setanta 5th Louth group are currently very busy after beginning their project on the adventure quest programme. The adventure quest is a module in which the cubs select a period from history

and undertake various studies about that era. The choice of lands they had were medieval times in Ireland, Celtic times in Ireland, Ancient Rome, Native Americans and Ancient Egypt. Cubs from the local section picked Ancient Rome as only a few of them knew about the time period.

Next week the Cubs will show what they have learned by dressing up as characters from that time period. Throughout the month of November they will continue to do events from that time period. This will help the section learn about the land and earn badges for that knowledge.

Students visit Leinster House

Students of the 5th Year Economics Class in Dundalk Grammar School visited Leinster House on Wednesday November 12, where they engaged in debate with a cross party selection of TDs and senators. The students are pictured with their Economics teacher, Paul Brady, back, and in front, l to r, Senator Trevor O Clochartaigh, Jan O’Sullivan TD, Minister for Education and Skills, and Senator Mary Moran.

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Ardee Concert Band presents its 33rd annual Christmas Concert on Friday December 12 in the Bohemian Centre, Ardee, at 8pm. The show will featyre the Junior Band, Youth Band and Recorder group.

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Conal Ó Dubhthaigh from Dundalk who won a special prize for best slow tune at the uilleann pipes competition at the Oireachtas Festival in Killarney. The Oireachtas Festival is an annual Mecca for lovers and performers of the traditional arts, including sean-nós dancing, singing and storytelling.

The Dundalk and District Lourdes Invalid Committee will hold their annual Sale of Work in the Order of Malta Hall in Mill St. at 2:30pm. This is the group’s major fundraiser to help cover the cost of bringing invalids to Lourdes each year and everybody is invited to come along.

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Annagassan & District Historical Society’s next lecture is on Thursday November 20 at 8pm in the Loft History Hall (Over Slan’s) in Annagassan. This illustrated lecture is entitled ‘Archbishop Robinson’s 18th Century Rural Development at Clonmore, Co. Louth’. The speaker is Ms. Jean Young who has lived with her husband Jeff at Rokeby Hall since 1995. Places are limited so please come early. Entrance fee is €5 and includes tea/coffee (and Tommy’s famous cupcakes) afterwards.

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Locked himself in bathroom when Gardai called A man who locked himself into his bathroom when Gardai arrived at his house said he panicked because it was a frightening experience having men call early in the morning. James Fisher of 234 Cedarwood Park, Dundalk, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault arising

out of an altercation when the Gardai attempted to arrest him. However, Judge Flann Brennan, ruled that he was guilty of the offence and imposed a sentence of four months or 100 hours Community Service. The court heard that at 7.20am on May 2, 2012,

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Another award for sisters saint Vincent’s Science students Rachael Ni Donnachadha and Shannon Ni Donnachadha were celebrating last week as they were awarded the Long Night of Science Award at the Scifest 2014 Awards Ceremony. Scifest is a national competition primarily funded by Science Foundation Ireland’s Discover Science and Intel Ireland. Their project The Science Of Punching applied mathematics, advanced statistical analysis and cutting edge technology to the study of punching in the sports of karate and boxing. Under the guidance of their teacher John White the talented sisters conducted a suite of experiments investigating and analysing the differences in force, velocity, reach, accuracy and biomechanical stability between a punch delivered with the wrist

headbutted one Garda and spat at another. It was also stated that while being taken to the patrol car his hood had to be placed over his head to prevent him spitting at the officers. Mr Fisher, who represented himself in court, stated that he panicked as

he didn’t know why the Gardai were there. He said the headbutt was accidental and that he was nervous as he had previously been the victim of a bad beating. Judge Brennan adjourned the case to February 11 for a Community Service Report.

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Rachael and Shannon Ni Donnachadha pick up another award rotated and not rotated. includes a trophy and a trip to The project was selected from Berlin to attend the Long Night over 6000 entries and the prize of Science in May 2015.

With continued focus on the numbers of young people leaving school early and the impact this has from both a social and an economic perspective on Irish society, the provision of education through the Youthreach service is as important as ever. Louth and Meath Education and Training Board constantly reinforce the key role that Youthreach centres play in the provision of quality education to the young people in counties Louth and Meath. As part of this ongoing quality provision, Louth and Meath Education and Training Board are set to host their second annual Youthreach Conference on November 19 in the City North Hotel. The conference provides a hugely valuable opportunity for all

Youthreach staff and management teams to come together and reflect on the work they are doing, to recognise achievements and most importantly to plan and shape the future of the Youthreach provision both on a local level and within a national context. The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Professionalising Teaching and Learning in Youthreach Centres of Education’. “Youthreach centres provide education for some of the most vulnerable young people in our society and they deserve the best possible learning experience provided by the best possible staff” says Peter Kierans, LMETB CEO. Over one hundred delegates from Youthreach Centres of Education in Counties Louth and Meath are expected to attend the conference.

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Disability services honoured

At a recent ceremony in Dublin, Seán Egan, Chairman of the Rehab Group Board (left), and Don Tallon, Chairman of the Adjudicating Committee for the Rehab Group Innovation Awards 2014 (outside far right), present Innovation Awards to the people involved in the winning projects and staff members, Sandy Sneddon, Drama Co-ordinator and Paudie Breen, Programme Facilitator from RehabCare Carroll Village, Cormac Woods, Manager with National Learning Network, The Ramparts and Stephen Caraher Programme Supervisor, Naomi Millen Programme Supervisor and Rosaleen Phillips Programme Facilitator all from RehabCare Quayside.

National Learning Network and RehabCare and services in Dundalk were recently awarded with Rehab Group Innovation Awards for 2014 at an award ceremony in Dublin. National Learning Network received a highly commended award for their ’Dundalk Town Accessibility Report’. RehabCare won an Innovation Award for their feature film, The Dream Machine and they also received a highly commended award for their PayPal Place and Train work programme. These projects were selected as winners and highly commended out of 64 innovative projects, which had been submitted from across the Rehab organisation.

John Morgan and Seamus O‘Grady with the help of the Employer Base Training co-ordinator, Tania Murray, started the ’Dundalk Town Accessibility Report’ as John, a wheelchair user was finding it increasingly difficult to get to and from the centre and around town due to the lack of accessibility in the town. John highlighted to the local council the pitfalls for those that are not so mobile. The PayPal Place and Train work programme was developed by the RehabCare centre in Quayside through their Workability programme, which educates those who use the services on all aspects of the world of work. The hour-long Dream Machine

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Family carers and older people living in Louth are invited to attend a free information day organised by the Carers Association at the Westcourt Hotel, Drogheda on Thursday, November 27 from 10am to 1pm. The event will feature a host of local charities and caring organisations and also includes free exercise classes, massages and mini-make overs.

Lions Club launches Christmas Food Appeal By Paul Byrne

Dundalk Lions Club have launched their 2014 Christmas Food Appeal and to help fund the annual project they are holding their annual Poker Classic in the Lisdoo on November 30. According to Lions Club president Declan Dempsey the fundraiser is vital in en-

suring the Christmas Food Appeal can go ahead. “This is one of the club’s biggest projects annually. All monies raised from the Poker Classic will go towards funding food hampers for those most in need in Dundalk, Louth Village, Cooley and Dromiskin“, explained Declan. Project co-ordinator Catherine Doherty revealed

that it is planned to deliver up to 250 food hampers just before Christmas. “In addition to the Poker Classic we will also be holding a food collection in Tesco on December 5 and 6. Fundraisers will also take place at Londis Quay St and Centra Blackrock prior to Christmas”. The club do not accept individual requests for ham-

pers but liaise with Dundalk Social Services who provide them with the names of families deserving hampers. Tickets for the poker night cost €50 and can be purchased from any member of the Lions Club or by contacting Mattie Pepper on 0851740221. They can also be purchased at the Lisdoo on the day. Satellite games will

be held over the next two weeks in the Lisdoo, McKeowns Clanbrassil St and Harrisons in Blackrock. Meanwhile a new antibullying leaflet has been produced by the Lions Club for children, young people and parents concerned about bullying. The leaflet which is titled“ Do you know if your child is being Bullied?” is being

distributed to local schools in the area and offers advice to parents on how to spot if their child is being bullied. The leaflet also contains a section on the growing problem of cyberbullying and contains useful contacts and tips for parents. If any local schools would like more info on the leaflet they should contact Tadhg O’Sullivan 086 3157283.

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Dundalk Student, Eoin Corr, was one of the big winners at the Easy Food HomeCook Hero Awards final which were held in Dublin recently. Thirty finalists (three in each category), battled it out in the state-of-the-art kitchens to prepare their creative and tasty dishes for the awaiting judges. Eoin caught the attention of the judges by winning the ‘Butter Me Up’ category with his dish, Autumn Streusel Cake. Each winner received €1,500 worth of prizes including a weekend break, kitchen appliances, restaurant vouchers, and a hamper of utensils, kitchenware and foodie goodies.

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A 20-year-old woman who got involved in a late night altercation asked Judge Flann Brennan not to record a conviction against her after pleading guilty to two charges of assault causing harm and violent disorder at Dundalk District Court. Barrister, Irene Sands, stated that Romina Di Folco of Newtownbalregan, Castleblayney Road, Dundalk, regretted the incident which happened on September 15 last year on Earl St. “She accepts that she shouldn’t have intervened in the incident but that she pulled the lady’s hair. She has never been in trouble before and has expressed her remorse over what

happened”, she stated. Ms Sands added that her client had completed a childcare course and a conviction could have serious consequences in terms of gaining employment, and she requested that the judge deal with the matter leniently. “They are serious charges but her involvement was on the minimal scale. I know it is a big ask but I would ask you do deal with this under the Probation Act. She deserves a chance as she has made one mistake.” Judge Brennan stated that he wanted to give the matter consideration and he adjourned the case to February 11.

Fane Bridge Macra Fane Bridge Macra are holding their Registration Night for the new Macra year in Cluskeys, Little Ash, next Thursday November 20 at 8.30pm. The club has had a fantastic two years since the club was formed in October 2012.

All new and existing members encouraged to come along and join the fun. There are lots of events and activities coming up over the coming months. Free finger food on the night for all members signing up.

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Woman carried out a nasty offence News A woman who took a charity box from a business premises was told at Dundalk District Court that she had carried out a ‘nasty offence’. Lamita Mihai with an address at 6 Riverside Apartments, Ardee, but is now said to be living in Donegal, was sentenced to three months, suspended for three months as a result of the

offence on February 7 this year. On that date she entered an office on the Coes Road and after the owner noticed the charity box was missing, he confronted the defendant. She handed over €9 in change but Gardai were called as the man believed she hadn’t returned all the money. Solicitor, Dermot Monahan,

stated that his client had her Social Welfare cut off that day and needed food and nappies for her children. She was a 21-year-old from the Roma community and a mother of two children with one on the way. Judge Flann Brennan stated that he was satisfied this was a nasty offence and imposed the suspended sentence.

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Potato grower John Carroll, chairman of Co Louth potato committee, from Dunleer, presented St. Kevin’s School, Dunleer with a photo to mark the event of National Potato Day which was on October 3. On September 26, he held a farm visit to celebrate this day, in which he invited Fifth and Sixth Class pupils from St. Kevin’s. The event included a tour of the farmyard, the machinery and potato fields. The children saw how potatoes were harvested in the old days, both by fork and tractor. Much to the amusement of the children, it was a fun and hands on experience. The children also got

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Armagh Diocesan Cursillo will celebrate the annual Mass in Preparation for Christmas with Archbishop Eamon Martin on Friday December 12at 7.30pm in St Patrick’s Church, Dundalk. Cursillo was first introduced to the Archdiocese of Armagh in 1987 by Fr John B. Duffy. Since that time hundreds of people, both laity and clergy, across the Archdiocese have participated in Cursillo Weekends. For information on the work of Cursillo visit www.cursillo. ie, Facebook or Twitter.

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to enjoy a baked potato cooked for them on the farm. The children had a display of projects in the school from the day,

telling about their experiences and also photos from the day. They were delighted to receive such a photo which will go on display

in the school. St. Kevin’s 5th and 6th class would like to say a big thank you to John for the wonderful day out they had on your potato farm.

Rape Crisis North East will be holding their annual flag day on Thursday November 27 in various locations around Dundalk. If you would like to be a volunteer collector, please contact Rape Crisis North East Centre on 042 – 9339491, email info@rcne. ie or visit www.rcne.ie. For counselling, information or advocacy support please freephone confidential helpline number: 1800 21 21 22 on Thurs evenings and from Catriona (086 8512466) or Aeidamar (086 6094640).

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History Which President of the USA was brought down by the Watergate scandal? Books The children’s novel, Heidi, was set mainly in what country? Irealnd In what Leinster town is there a monument to the Duke of Wellington? Movies New York cop, Popeye Doyle, is the central character in what 1970s thriller? Money The Zloty is the unit of currency in what European country? Pop and Rock Who was the lead singer with Wet Wet Wet? Sport Which British boxer was always attended to in his corner by his twin brother, George? People

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Students get ready for trade fair By Sean Bellew

Transition Year students in Colaiste Rís are displaying a real enterprising spirit in preparation for the upcoming trade fair. Every year TY students across the country start up mini companies to get an understanding about what it is like for a company in the business world. It is a great learning device as the students are

taught many skills such as group work, communication, etc. The students are entered in the enterprise competition and if they win the competition they are given many opportunities and grants to help improve the business and to get to a higher business standard. A number of companies have been started in Colaiste Rís and among them is the Magic Milkshakes, which was

started up by Fergal McArdle, Shane Lennon, Seán Thompson and Rónán O’Connell. Their idea is to make milkshakes with different types of ingredients such as nutella, brownies, etc. They are one of the most successful companies for this year. This is one example of many companies preparing themselves for the annual trade fair that takes place in Coláiste Rís where the mini companies set up stands to sell

their products to all years at their schools. It usually takes place in the weeks leading up to the Christmas holidays and this is when the company starts to develop their selling skills and learn they market for the school. Students don’t only sell their product as they will also sell buns, cakes and other chocolate goods. This is one of the key events in the calendar for Ty students.

Coffee morning in Moorehall A coffee morning organised by the staff and residents of Moorehall Lodge Ardee raised €560 for Ardee Hospice Homecare recently and one of the organisers, Antoinette Quigley, thanked those who helped out. “The team at Moorehall Lodge would like to thank the members of the Ardee Active Retirement Group who were extremely helpful and also John Caffrey of Caffrey’s Bakery and McCloskey’s bakery who provided the delicious cakes. “A big thank you is also due to the members of staff

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A Spirit of Christmas fashion extravaganza including a Christmas market with lots of local goodies, fine foods, crafts and much more, will be held in St. Pats GAA clubrooms on Saturday December 6. Doors open at 7pm. Shops taking part are Bumbles for Kids, Name IT, Neola, Jack Jones, DV8, Penneys, FJ Murphys, Gerard, Unique Boutique Carlingford, McArdles, Tony McDonnells, Rouge (Clogherhead). All proceeds in aid of St. Pats GAA, Dulargy NS, Bellurgan NS and Rampark NS. Great raffle prizes on night with Santa there to say hello to all. Tickets cost €10 with U12s €5 and are on sale in each school, in St. Pats Clubrooms,

Class of ’89 Reunion

Staff and residents of Moorehall Lodge Ardee present the proceeds of a recent coffee morning they organised to Ardee Hospice Homecare: (back row from left) Mary McNevin, Secretary Ardee Hospice, Ashley O’Brien of Moorehall Lodge, Breege Conlon, Chair Ardee Hospice, Anish Mathew, Moorehall Lodge, Catherine Young, Hospice Committee member, Antoinette Quigley, Staff Nurse and Mary Hand (Hospice). Seated: Rita Molloy and Pat Taaffe.

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News

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Driver admits his actions were foolish

Karate club success

Workers’ Circle

The next meeting of the Oriel Workers’ Education Circle will take place on Saturday September 29 at 2pm at Unite offices, Francis Street, Dundalk. The selected text for the next meeting will be Karl Marx, Wage-Labour and Capital. The Study Circle meets once a month, which may become more frequent if people themselves decide. It is hoped to have films and other media that will help inform understandings of Ireland and the wider world. The circle is aimed at working people, trade unionists and people active in community politics, cultural work, or the environment.

Art Exhibition

Last Wednesday saw the launch of ‘Becoming’ at An Táin Arts Centre. The exhibition features new work by local artist Aoife Ward. ‘Becoming’ is the first instalment of the Basement Gallery’s Emerging Artists series. The exhibition will run until December 20.

DMASF students who enjoyed success in Carrickmacross

Dundalk Martial Arts School of Fitness had a fantastic experience when they hit Carrickmacross last week to compete in the 15th annual NorthEast Open, which saw competitors from all over the country take to the floor. DMAS-F started their day with 10 members completing National Referee’s Courses to become qualified to judge and referee forms, point and continuous. Competition began with Enda Kelly taking a Silver in Weapons against opposition from Dublin and Waterford. The youngest members of the team kicked off the competition fighting with Eoghan McArdle, Padraic Mooney, Chloe Crosby and Conor Sharkey entering the under 8 divisions. Eoghan and Chloe each secured a bronze in their first ever competition, Padraic gained two bronze medals

for point and continuous fighting. Conor Sharkey showed true determination and won double Gold in both disciplines also. Under 10s were next with Donnacha Mooney and Caolan O Murchu entering the novice divisions for both styles of fighting. Caolan fought to the quarters and Donnacha achieved a Silver medal in his point fighting. Callum O’Connor took on the advanced fighters in both disciplines and took a bronze in his points and a Gold in continuous. Lee Steele and Kyle Hodgers fought in the U12 novice divisions. Kyle on his first outing to competition obtained a well earned bronze in continuous, while Lee fought in both styles winning Gold in his points and a silver in his continuous sections. Ethan Sharkey and Conor O Murchu entered the advanced di-

visions meeting each other in the final of the continuous division with Ethan taking the victory and Conor earning a silver medal. Conor also achieved a bronze in his advanced point fighting division. Aidan Ryan stepped out for the first time representing DMAS-F in the advanced continuous section for U15s and made it to the semi-finals to win bronze. Another u15 competitor, Matthew McQuillan entered two divisions, achieving a bronze medal in his continuous section. Seniors took their turn on the floor next with brothers Cian and Ruari O Murchu displaying their talents. Ruari fought off several opponents to achieve a Silver in the -75kg continuous division. Cian entered both -65 and -85kg divisions to gain additional fights, winning a gold and silver.

A man who admitted his driving was foolish was fined €200 at Dundalk District Court. Rory Bloomfield of 5 Letallion, Cabra, Newry, Co Down, appeared following an incident at Annaskeagh, Dundalk, on April 24 this year. The court heard that on that day a Garda patrol car was travelling behind two vehicles when one car overtook the other on a continuous white line on a bend.

The investigating Garda stopped the driver and subsequently learned that he knew the occupants of the other car from meeting on a Thursday night in Boyd’s car park. He had no explanation for his driving. The defence solicitor stated that his 19-year-old client had made an error of judgement and was foolish. He had learned his lesson. Judge Flann Brennan convicted Mr Bloomfield of careless driving and imposed a €200 fine.

Annagassan & District Historical Society’s lecture Annagassan & District Historical Society’s next lecture is on Thursday November 20 at 8pm in the Loft History Hall (Over Slan’s) in Annagassan. This illustrated lecture is entitled ‘Archbishop Robinson’s 18th Century Rural Development at Clon-

more, Co. Louth’. The speaker is Jean Young who has lived with her husband Jeff at Rokeby Hall since 1995. Places are limited so please come early. Entrance fee is €5 and includes tea/coffee (and Tommy’s famous cupcakes) afterwards.

Watching the Scotland versus Ireland match

Martin and Dave Quinn, Gareth Morg an and Eddy Van Barneveld watched the Ireland match in Courtneys on Friday.

Tony and Orla McBride watched the Ireland match in Kennedys.

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Ireland match in Kennedys. Aidan and Niall Duffy watched the

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Siobhan and Bernadette Hand watched the Ireland match in Courtneys.

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Gerard wins in Cork

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As the rest of the ‘Team Torres’ competition team were resting up after flying back from Brazil following an intensive three week training camp, local team member Gerard Campbell made the trip to Cork, to compete in one of the largest BJJ competitions in the Irish calendar, the ‘Premier BJJ open’. The long journey was not Brian Moore and Kevin McKenna watched the Ireland match in Jimmys Bar on to be in vain when Campbell Friday evening. secured a gold in the Lightweight division in what was a hotly contested section. Head Coach Sebastiao Torres was delighted with Up to Gerard’s performance where Campell conceded only two points in the tournament and defeated his seasoned opponents with relative ease.

Won gold: Gerard Campbell.

Death Notices Alan Quigley 87 Oakland Park, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda on Sunday November 16. Beloved husband of Caroline (nee Kavanagh McAlester) and cherised father of Maxine and Leanne. Alan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his loving wife, daughters, father Johnny, sister Sharon, father-in-law John Maxi Snr. and mother-in-law Angela, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw and a large circle of relatives and friends. Sean Casey Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a short illness on Sunday November 16. Sean, much loved husband of Anne (nee Williams) and dear father of Paul, Iain and Colin and devoted grandfather of Sarah, Éadaoin, Hannah, Michael, Conor and Aoife and brother of Kitty Murphy, Margaret Burton and the late Eileen, Tom and Noel. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, grandchildren, sisters, daughters-in-law Therese, Joyce and Brianán, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Colm Finnegan Greenmount View, St Mary’s, Drumcar on Saturday November 15. Colm, beloved son of Michael and the late Nellie (nee Taaffe). Sadly missed by his father, sister Aoife, uncle Jim and aunty Phyllis Taaffe, cousins, friends and family in Saint Mary’s, Drumcar. Vincent Jeffers 6 Drive 2, Muirhevnamor, peacefully, at home, in the tender and dedicated care of his family on Saturday November 15. Beloved husband of Mabel and much loved father of sons Paudie, Vincent, Declan, Fergal, Ciaran and the late Gerard and daughters Therese and Fiona. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Margaret, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Eileen Coleman (née Murphy) 6 Lambs Terrace, Ardee, at her

residence following a short illness, on Friday November 14. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Deeply regretted by her sisters and brother, nephews and nieces, brothers and sister inlaws, and large circle of friends. Fintan Heslin Grangebellew, Louth suddenly following an accident on Thursday November 13. Fintan (Finty) beloved youngest son of Fintan and Jacqueline and loving brother of Padraig. Very sadly missed by his loving mam, dad, brother, daughter Arianna, niece Katie-Ann, nephew Padraig, aunts, uncles, relatives, Deirdre and friends. Owen Lennon Corderry, Knockbridge, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Friday November 14. Owen, much loved husband of May (née Halligan) and dear father of Peter, Louise Geraghty, Martin, Edel and Oliver, and loving grandfather of Rachel, Audrey, David, Owen, Craig, Andrew, Shauna, Oisin, Shane, Lorcan, and Liam. He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law Derek Geraghty, daughters-in-law Anne, Vicky, Anne, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Joe Foyle Rathgory, Mullary, Dunleer, suddenly following an accident on Thursday November 13, Joe jnr. beloved son of Joe and Teresa and loving brother of Pat and Louise. Very sadly missed by his loving mam, dad, brother, sister, grandmother Lil, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Eileen Smyth (née Adair), Marlbog Road, Dundalk, peacefully in Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home after a long illness on Thursday November 13. Eileen, much loved wife of Robert and dear mother of Jeffrey, Nadine (Gray), Elaine, Duncan and the late Alasdair and much loved grandmother of Olivia, Rachel, Charlotte, Jennifer, Róisín and Megan. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, son-in-law Gavin Gray, daughter-in-law Barbara, broth-

ers Ian, Franklin and Charles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Terry Coogan Drive One, Muirhevnamor, and formerly of Barrack Street, Dundalk, peacefully in Louth County Hospital on Wednesday November 12. Terry, beloved husband of Maureen (nee Mc Donnell), very deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, David and Paul, daughter Rosemary, daughter in-law Shirley, grandchild Aimie, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Olivia McCONNON The death has occurred of Olivia McConnon (née McDonagh) Tateetra, Newtownbalregan, Dundalk, peacefully Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Tuesday November 11. Olivia formerly of Ballybarrack, Knockbridge, predeceased by her mother Joan. Very deeply regretted by her sons, Niall and Barry, daughter Jamey, father Joe, brother Fergal, sister Joan, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, James, her dedicated carer Eilish, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Andras Juhasz Cluain Fhada, Lis na Dara, Carrick Road, Dundalk, peacefully at his residence on Monday November 10. Andras beloved husband of Zsuzsanna, Very deeply regretted by his loving wife, son David, daughters Eszter and Stella, brother Laszlo, nieces, extended family relatives neighbours and friends in Ireland, Hungary and Serbia. Maura McEnerney (née Mulligan) “Westcotes”, Mount Avenue, Dundalk, peacefully, at home, in the tender and dedicated care of her family on Monday November 10. Beloved wife of the late Tom and adored mother of Catherine. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughter, son-in-law John, grandchildren Aidan and Edel, sister Una, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her sisters Teresa and Peggie.

Santa Run The Post Polio Support Group is calling on people to participate in the Santa Run on their behalf. Those who register for the group will be entered into a free draw a pair of tickets to Margo’s 50-year celebration concert on Thursday December 4. For details contact 083 4036434.

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Family Notices

In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements.

From left: Front : Steven Brown, Clodagh Hughes, Patricia Moran, Siobhan McLoughlin, Michelle McDonald, Colman Kelliher, Emma Ferris. Organisers and speakers, Majella McCafferty Carmody and Niall Matthews. Back row Left to right: Chloe Tevlin,

Owen Levins, Emer Moran, Kimberley Dolan, Sophie O’Halloran, Christine Armstrong.

DkIT vet nurses visit farm

Dundalk IT veterinary nursing students recently visited Niall Matthews’ Farm for Dairy Practical experience. DkIT veterinary nursing students study all creatures great and small. From all large animals such as, Horses, cattle, sheep and many other farm animals and all small animals such as cats, dogs ferrets including rats mice and rabbits, reptiles including snakes lizards and spiders and birds right down the scale to parasites. They work as a team alongside the veterinarian every day in all medical surgeries, clinics, emergencys, laboratory work, intensive care, births, radiology, herd health, cattle husbandry, nutrition and husbandry in every animal, disease prevention and control.

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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 you 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). B K NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours. This time I ask you 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.L.

MESSAGE FROM OUR LADY OF MEDJUGORJE OCTOBER 25th 2014 “Dear children! Pray in this time of grace and seek the intercession of all the Saints who are already in the light. From day to day may they be an example and encouragement to you on the way of your conversion. Little children, be aware that your life is short and passing. Therefore, yearn for eternity and keep preparing your hearts in prayer. I am with you and intercede before my Son for each of you, especially for those who have consecrated themselves to Me and to my son. Thank you for having responded to my call.

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Narrow Water Bridge project moving forward Fine Gael Senator for Louth, Jim D’Arcy and Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick, this week visited Warrenpoint and Newry as members of the Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement to discuss the provision of the Narrow Water Bridge. This is a project that Senator D’Arcy and Deputy Fitzpatrick have been working on for some time, and which had experienced a major setback earlier this year. Speaking after the visit Senator Jim D’Arcy said: “This trip was about moving forward with the project and meeting the relevant people to see how we can make the bridge happen. Everyone involved knows that this would be a fantastic development. The Cooley Peninsula and the Mourne Mountains are wonder-

ful amenities that should be utilised and promoted. “We met with Louth County Council, Newry and Mourne District Council, Down Local Authorities and East Border Region. We also discussed the proposals with Chambers of Commerce representatives from Warrenpoint, Kilkeel, Dundalk and Newry, and during the day we held meetings with INTERREG projects and Greenore Greencastle Community Association. “All representatives are happy with the goals of the projects and after very constructive discussions, there was a consensus that there are two main options for the bridge. “The first option is to go ahead with the bridge according to the plans that have already been drawn up and to seek funding for this project. Alternatively it has

been suggested that the Narrow Water Bridge could link in with the Southern Relief road around Newry which would connect Warrenpoint Port with the motorway. “I have had meetings with the Department of Regional Development in Northern Ireland and I have raised the options with my Government colleagues including the Minister for Transport and Tourism, Paschal Donohoe”, stated Senator D’Arcy. Senator D’Arcy and Deputy Fitzpatrick have emphasised that the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD has already invested a lot of time in the Narrow Water Bridge project. Both Louth representatives are committed to working together to see the provision of a bridge which would secure Louth’s position as a major tourist attraction.

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Interest is building in Santa Run With only a few weeks to go until the due date of our Dundalk Santa Run over 3,000 people have already registered and the organisers are urgently appealing to friends and family to go down and get registered as soon as possible. The cost for adults is €10 and children is €5. This price includes santa suit and race tag for the Guinness

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promote their charity. For more information call Dundalk Chamber of Commerce on Tel: 042 9336343 or email membership@dundalk. ie. Last year’s event had over 5000 Santa’s taking part raising €60,000 for charities and this year it is hoped to get 10,000 on board. You can also register online at www.dundalk. ie/santa.

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Launch of Festival of Light

As the countdown continues to the Dundalk Festival of Light & Culture 2014, further highlights for the Christmas Festival, taking place on Friday and Saturday, November 28 and 29 have been confirmed. Dundalk FC Manager Stephen Kenny, will join Louth County Council Cathaoirleach, Oliver Tully in officially switching

on the town centre’s Christmas illuminations on Friday. As the festival gets underway, it’s over to the live music stage at the Courthouse and Voice of Ireland winner, Brendan McCahey, has confirmed that he will make a special guest appearance on Friday evening. Another highlight of the weekend will take place on

Saturday evening with the arrival of Santa at the Marshes Shopping Centre on a huge Kenworth truck. The festival will conclude on Saturday evening with the Fantastic Firework display at the Marshes Shopping Centre. All the latest additions to the Festival of Light & Culture, along with

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previously announced highlights including Titan the Robot, the Festival Train, Letters to Santa and Animal Farm & Blessings are included in the festival programme now available from outlets throughout the town including the Dundalk Tourist Office/Dundalk BIDS Office and also the Marshes Shopping Centre.

Setanta Choir Setanta Choir are thrilled to have been invited to join the chorus of the Distinguished Concerts International New York’s (DCINY) performance of Karl Jenkins’s ‘The Peacemakers’. The performance will take place on Monday January 19 in Carnegie Hall and is part of the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, and DCINY teams up with Welsh composer Karl Jenkins to debut new works. Setanta will be singing in The Carlingford Choral festival on November 28 in The Heritage Centre. This year’s Christmas concert will be on December 14 at 4pm in St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church and will feature Realt na Mara school choir. Tickets for the concert will be available from any choir member, from Realt na Mara School and online at www.setantachoir. com.

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Massive clean-up operation after flood at business park By Paul Byrne

Catherine Conlon surveys the damage at Doylesfort Road

Residents make appeal over flooding By Paul Byrne

Residents in Doylesfort Road have once again appealed to the council to do something about the ongoing problems regarding potholes and flooding that have been an issue for a number of years. “If anything things have gotten worse in recent years” explained Catherine Conlon. “Anytime there is a bit of rain the road cannot cope with it as there is no proper drainage in place. The road is poor and combined with the lack of drainage it means that the water floods the road anytime there’s a bit of rain”, she added. According to Catherine the road has had major issues with flooding for as long as she can remember and with many elderly people living in the area it means they are

more or less imprisoned in their home unless they have a car. “The water is about a foot and a half high along the road and it’s just not possible for elderly people to walk down the road and they are more or less stuck in their house unless they have access to a car. It’s not right and we once again are calling on the council to help us out up here”, pleaded Catherine. Cllr Conor Keelan agreed that the lack of proper drainage on the Doylesfort Road was a major problem and stated that he would again bring the matter to Louth County Council. “I fully appreciate residents concerns and acknowledge that this road has suffered significantly over the years with regards to flooding”, noted the Newry Road

councillor. “The problem is that there isn’t proper drainage in place and there is also problems with the quality of the road caused by speeding cars. I know that there are culverts installed on private land which are used for drainage in that area but they are in need of maintenance at the moment”, he added. “There is a stretch of road from Arthurs shop down to Doylesfort Grove which has been resurfaced and this has helped with flooding on that section of road and I intend to lobby the council and ask them to finish the road in the near future. I believe that doing this along with adding drainage piping and introducing road calming measures will ensure that the flooding issues will be resolved for local residents”, concluded Cllr Keelan.

A massive clean-up operation is underway in Brookville Business Park (the site of the old Macardles brewery) on the Ardee Road after up to 25 businesses were hit with some of the worst flooding ever seen in the area. The 20 acre site which houses 57 units was one of the worst affected areas around town with many warehouses suffering flood damage after the recent downpour which has brought many businesses to a standstill. According to Laura McCullen whose father Paul owns the site, many businesses have had to close their doors after the water levels rose to more than three foot over the weekend. “I’ve been talking to people who have been around here for years and they’re struggling to remember it ever being as bad as this”, commented Laura. “The power has had to be shut down as the water has risen to dangerous levels

and there are many warehouses and offices which have been affected badly from the flooding. We’ve had to fend for ourselves down here for the most part so far and James O’Hanlon transport have put in huge effort over the weekend trying to pump the water out”, added Laura. According to Brian Gaughran who works in the business park the water levels were actually OK on Friday evening as workers went home despite the heavy rain all day Thursday and Friday. “When we left here on Friday evening there was a bit of surface water but it wasn’t anything like it is now. “Water started steadily pouring out from the Ramparts River over the weekend and its left the business park under about three foot of water”, explained Brian. “This is an absolute disaster for many of the businesses down here and it’s going to cost people an awful lot of money. There are about

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and running again. “Thankfully we enjoy a great working relationship with Moffet and they have helped us move our production line over to their premises where we hope to get up and running in the morning” declared a determined Patricia. Other businesses however weren’t so fortunate and were forced to wait for the water levels to subside before they could even think of getting going again. With more rain expected today (Wednesday) workers and business owners will be praying that the water levels around the park will have subsided before any further damage is caused.

Watching the Scotland versus Ireland match

Gerard McAlevey and Helen Cotter watched the Ireland match in Jimmys Bar. Paul Cooney and Aidan Donnelly watched the Ireland match in Courtneys on Friday.

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