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MEMBERS of the O’Hanlon Park Residents Association have accused the council of ignoring the continuing problem of used needles around the area and have called for immediate action after a four-year-old child was found holding a needle from Ice House Park. . Chairman of the association Anthony Taaffe says that heroin users have now moved into the public park having previously been moved on from an abandoned house in Castletown as well as a council house in Hillview. “Unfortunately this problem with needles being left by drug addicts has been with us for two years now

Anthony Taaffe, Martina McGuinness and Richard, Wykes.

and we feel as if we are not getting enough help from the council. We have, on numerous occasions, in the past noti-

fied both the town council and to properly address the issue”, the Gardaí, hoping that would explained Anthony. Continued on be the end of the problem but Page 6 sadly nothing has been done

Louth is luckiest Lotto county By Niamh Kirk

Louth is the county with the highest population of lottery millionaires with approximately one Lotto millionaire for every 5,000 people in the county. Since the national lottery began in 1988 there have been 28 winners of more than one million pounds or euro in Louth. Local lotto players had a winning streak in 2013 with some of the largest jackpots being won by players from the ‘Wee County’. The last major win was in October last year when a €6 Quick Pick from the Beehive on the Castletown Road won a happy couple €3.9 million. Full story on Page 2

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Dundalk given clean bill of health by IBAL By Niamh Kirk

Dundalk town has got a clean bill of health from the Irish Business Against Litter’s (IBAL) most recent survey. The business network published its half year survey results early this week which saw Dundalk Town retain a ‘clean to European norms’ review. It was ranked twentieth in the list of forty Irish towns

for cleanliness. In the overall 2013 results Dundalk was ranked 28th so has improved in a number of respects in the first six months of this year. Previously Dundalk has been commended for the consistent hard work with the Sustained Excellence Award. On a nationwide comparison of town and cities, IBAL found a growing divide. While rural towns are get-

ting cleaner, the nation’s cities grow ever dirtier. Dublin, Cork and Limerick occupy the lowest six positions in the table of 40 areas surveyed. The business group was clear about who to credit for the overall quality of towns. The reason towns fair better than cities IBAL say is down to the presence of town groups, volunteers and community organisations, which are compensating for the lack of local authority re-

sources, but are not as prevalent in cities. “A single tidy towns committee can make an enormous difference to the cleanliness of any given town,“ said Horgan. “In cities, communities tend to be less cohesive and relying on volunteers to clean up a large urban area is not feasible. “However, establishing such groups has to be part of any urban authority’s plan in

the current cost environment. It’s not just the physical work these groups carry out, it’s the sense of responsibility they create, which rubs off on the whole community. “If people see their neighbours picking up litter, they are less likely to litter themselves.” However overall Ireland is largely a ‘green’ country with over 75% of areas listed as clean to a European standard.

Seamus celebrates All-Ireland title Dundalk was once again represented on the winners’ podium at the Comhaltas All-Ireland Fleadh Cheiol in Sligo where a local boy took home one of the main prizes. Seamus De Faoite, of

Comhaltas Ceoilteiori Eireann, Dun Dealgan, was rewarded for his efforts when he was named winner of Piano Accordian (12-15) section. It was a wonderful achievement for Seamus

as he came up against strong competition at the 63rd Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which was celebrated by an estimated 300,000 throughout Sligo including a special visit by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins. The streets of Sligo were filled with Irish rhythm and revelry as age-old traditions were celebrated by fresh generations and the vibrancy of the Fleadh emanated throughout the town. The Fleadh Cheoil, which returned this year to Sligo for the first time in over 20 years, featured a week-long fes-

tival of fun, which will saw over 250 events take place, and in excess of 8,000 competitors take part in the All Ireland Fleadh competitions. At the core of the Fleadh are the varied competitions that see traditional musicians, dancers and singers of all ages and backgrounds competing at All Ireland level, following victories at regional competitions. The standards were high and the music more than lived up to the expectations of judges who had a very difficult job choosing winners for each category and Seamus De Faoite competition.

County Louth is luckiest Lotto county By Niamh Kirk

€2million in September of last year. And for a hat trick, four mother earlier, in April, thirty-eight year old Simon Fagan from Darver and his mother Patricia scooped a €3.5 million jackpot. 2012 wasn’t a bad year either with a €2 million winning ticket being sold in Mace Stores on the Carrick Road and a €3.59 millions ticket being sold in Carrolls Newsagents in the Longwalk. Greg Smyth is Louth’s biggest lotto winner having won a massive €9.4 million in 2008 after successive rollover weeks. Lilly Gallagher who won €5.1 million in 2011 is Louth’s second biggest winner. In recent years it is Quick Picks that are yielding the best results in the County, three of the last jackpot wins

quick pick selections. It is not just on the numbers game we know so well that Co Louth locals have had some luck. In November last year one lucky lady made history by being the first ever jackpot winner of the Lotto’s online Diamond Mine game. She took home the €15 k jackpot that has not been won since. In the past 25 years, more than €64,921,728 has been won though the national lottery in Co Louth; if it was divided among the whole population of the county, everyone would pocket €528.26 each. But it is not just the lotto jackpot winners who benefit from the national lottery, charities, sports clubs and community programmes around the county have received lotto funding. In 2010, as part of

Oriel Park (BE-TOP), campaign, Dundalk FC received more than €230,000 from National Lottery funding to bring Oriel Park up to European club football standard by becoming an all-seated stadium. In 2009, Dundalk Simon Community received €191,040 and national organisations who work in Louth such as Archery Ireland and Smashing Times have also received lotto funds.

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Joy and relief welcome Leaving Cert results By Paul Byrne

School principals around Dundalk have reported a general mood of relief and happiness as students collected last week’s Leaving Cert results. According to St Vincent’s principal Deirdre Matthews most of her sixth year Leaving Cert girls were thrilled with their results with two managing to get the maximum 625 points. “We had 160 students sitting the Leaving Cert this year and as always the vast majority of them did well and got the results their hard work and effort deserved. We had two girls getting the maximum 625 points with five in total getting 600 or over. “Practically every girl got the most out of themselves and the next step is looking over the CAO offers to see what is next for them. I’d like to congratulate all the wonderful students and staff who worked so hard throughout the year to help get these results”, noted Mrs Matthews. Con McGinley principal in St Mary’s college was also pleased for his students who ‘generally

seemed happy picking up their results”. “We had 138 students sit the Leaving Cert this year and all in all they generally seemed pleased. We had students doing a wide number of subjects for the leaving cert including Polish, Latvian and even Croatian”, explained Mr McGinley. Meanwhile in Colaiste Ris Principal Padraig Hamill wished his 105 leaving cert students well and spoke of the excitement and relief of students picking up their results. “There was a generally positive mood and as usual great excitement around the school as students got their results. You see even the toughest guys get nervous when opening their envelopes and it’s lovely to see the happiness in the majority of students who have got everything they can out of themselves. “The vast majority of students still pick up the results in the school and I think there was only three this year who checked them online”, noted Mr Hamill. There were similar scenes of jubilation at the De La Salle college with Principal Patricia

O’Leary noting that most were happy with their results. “We had 127 students sitting the exam this year and thankfully most were happy with how they got on. We had a significant number of students getting over 500 points and we had one that got the maximum number of points. “The students and teachers all worked very hard throughout the year and they got their rewards”, explained Ms O’Leary.. Headmaster Drury in Dundalk Grammar School praised his 83 students who sat their exam noting that they were all in pretty good form after receiving their results with two students managing to reach the magical 625 point figure. “It’s obviously a stressful time for all involved but thankfully most seemed happy with what they got and now they will look for the CAO offers and take the next step in their education journey. Thankfully we have a very good guidance counsellor here so the students are well equipped to make informed choices and get help if needed”, explained Mr Drury.

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Dundalk Musical Society are calling on new members to join the cast of their forthcoming production Fiddler on the Roof. Rehearsals will begin next Monday 25th of August at 7.30pm in Dundalk Tennis Club. New members both male and female aged 16 or over are invited to join the chorus, there is no upper age limit and the society welcomes anyone with an interest in singing, dancing or acting. The show will take place from 15th to 19th of October 2014.

Railway Heritage

In Conjunction with National; Heritage Week, the society is organising a local railway heritage walking tour on Saturday 30th August 2014 at 11am and the details are as follows. The tour which will be conducted by a railway historian and committee members of the society will take approximately one hour to complete. The walk will commence with all interested parties assembling at Dundalk’s Railway station at 11am on Saturday 30th August. Further information can be obtained from Brendan McQuaid (087 2835099) or Davy McArdle (087 2811191).

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A local initiative is setting a positive example throughout Louth which is aimed at bringing communities closer together, with one particular event already proving to be a great success. The Knockbridge Community Initiative was set up in October 2013 with a view to increasing the number of people volunteering in Knockbridge and also to make people aware of all the wonderful clubs and organisations in the locality. It was hoped that this project would bring the community closer together, strengthen existing groups and examine the need for additional services in the area. In order to get an overall picture of people’s attitudes and thoughts toward volunteering and also to get an

idea of what talents people have that might benefit the community, the Knockbridge Community Initiative carried out a Community Skills Audit under the guidance of Louth Volunteer Centre. The project has proved very worthwhile and as a result of the venture, a group of volunteers have founded “Gathering of Old Friends”. This is a monthly get-together at Stephenstown Pond where friends congregate for a catch up along with tea/coffee and refreshments. Transport is provided where necessary. The next “Gathering of Old Friends” takes place on Wednesday August 27 from 11am to 12.30pm. Another exciting project for The Knockbridge Community Initiative is to help form a

Foróige Club in Knockbridge and this venture is already underway. Last Wednesday night, Joe Anne O’Brien, Regional Youth Officer for Foróige gave a fantastic presentation in the Community Centre to a group of enthusiastic young people and willing volunteers on what a Foróige club is all about! It is hoped that the Foróige Club will open in the middle of September. If anyone is interested in becoming a volunteer or would like to find out more information, Knockbridge Community Initiative would love to hear from you. If anyone would like to get involved with any of the Knockbridge Community Initiative projects or has any ideas contact, knockbridgecom@ gmail.com / 086 847 9033.

The search for Ken Fagan ended in tragedy as the body of the 23 year old was located last week. Kenneth (Ken) Fagan went missing on Wednesday August 6. There was a public appeal for assistance in finding him and images were distributed to assist in finding him. After seven days a search party had been organised on Wednesday August 13 to help, find Ken. Later that evening his body was located in Dundalk. Gardaí issued the following statement: Gardai in Dundalk have this evening located the body of missing man Kenneth (Ken) Fagan, 23 years who has been missing since Wednesday 6th August, 2014. Gardaí wish to thank the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.

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From page 1 “When they started using needles in an abandoned house in Castletown we notified the council and they wouldn’t help us so we were forced to take matters into our own hands and move them on. They then moved on to Hillview and we again asked the council to intervene. In fairness to them they did remove needles on that occasion but to be honest we expected them to do more than that. There needs to be signs put up to warn people that there is needles in a public park where lots of kids play every day. “I was in the park on Sunday with my grandchild for the Dundalk Dog Rescue Picnic and the place was full of children. Our residents committee had to stand along the ditch to ensure children couldn’t get in to where the needles where. We realise these drug addicts have a problem and need help but the bottom line is they can’t be allowed to use their needles in public areas where children can

easily get pricked by them”, urged Anthony. Having been trying to fix this problem for two years a frustrated Anthony is hoping that the council will finally engage with the residents association and work together to protect the children in the area. “We can’t stick our heads into the sand I feel today is the time to address these issues. The council need to close Ice House Hill Park and send in people who are trained in handling syringes. They need to do a full sweep of the park to clear the area and we need to get the Gardaí involved as well. Enough is enough”, added an exasperated Anthony. Richard Wykes who is also on the O’Hanlon Park residents committee spoke of his shock and anger when his four-yearold child ran over to him with a needle in his hand which he had found in Ice House Hill Park. “We were walking in the park on Saturday morning when my four-year-old child came up to me with a case which contained

Coláiste Lú busy for summer By Paul Byrne

syringes and various equipment for cooking heroine. This has got to stop now. The council have to do something before somebody gets hurt. I’ve been down to them numerous times about needles in the area but there seems to be a breakdown in communication somewhere as they are claiming that they are unaware of the problem”, noted Richard. The O’Hanlon Park Residents committee are planning to erect signs and posters warning members of the public that there are used syringes around the park and to be careful where their children play. When asked to respond to the O’Hanlon Park Resident’s association claims regarding needles in Ice House Hill Park, Louth County Council responded with a statement which read: “We were not aware of this complaint re syringes being disposed of in the park but we will investigate same. Any concerns re drug use should be reported to An Garda Siochana.”

School may be out for summer but Coláiste Lú is still full of life. Young gaelgóirí from all over the county descended on the gaelcholáiste this month for a fun-filled and worthwhile week at Coláiste Lú’s annual summer camp. In its second successful year, the summer camp offers an opportunity to students aged between 10 and 13 to practice their Irish and make new friends while engaging in a range of activity workshops. Students at this year’s summer camp enjoyed music, sport and art workshops each day; learning Haka na Gaeilge on the camp’s rugby day, brushing up on their gaelic football skills and creating safehavens for their pocket money by building piggy banks. Teacher Maria Nic Eochaidh, who coordinated the Coláiste Lú summer camp, was delighted with this year’s campers: “It was great to hear

Participants enjoyed the activities at Colaiste Lu

the school filled with young voices full of energy and enthusiasm for the language even in the middle of the summer. In Coláiste Lú we always encourage collaborative and childcentred learning. As the week progressed confidence and friendships grew and the students went from strength to strength. It was wonder-

ful to see.” You can see more photographs and videos from the Coláiste Lú summer camp and keep up to date with other school activities by following the school twitter feed, @ColaisteLu. Coláiste Lú is an all-Irish post-primary school offering a wide range of subjects and a variety of extra-cur-

ricular activities in a complete Irish immersion environment in the heart of Dundalk. Applications are now welcome for First Year 2015/16. Deadline for Applications: 17th October 2014. Application forms and admissions policy available from Coláiste Lú, Chapel St., Dundalk.

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Over to you Question: What was the highlight of your summer holidays?

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Miriam Merano

I went on a trip to London and got to see Legoland and Harry Potter World when I was over there.

I had a holiday in Malaga which was great fun but I’m looking forward to starting life in my new school next week.

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Ruadhan O’Conchubhair

I enjoyed my holidays and had a lovely camping trip to Wicklow last month during the lovely weather we had.

The highlight of my summer was getting on the train to Belfast. I got the train home as well and loved it.

Arran Durrigan I enjoyed the holidays and just relaxed and hung out with my friends enjoying the good weather when we had it.

Confusion over Women’s Aid continues

The confusion over the Women’s Aid funding continues, as, following a letter from the Department of the Environment, attention has turned to the problems that caused the controversy in the first place. In February this year Women’s Aid were told they were to get only €20k service funding which would have closed the shelter for the victims of domestic violence. After a shocked response to the cut from councillors

and the public, in April, Joe Mc Guinness, the Chairperson of Regional Management Group of North East Homeless Forum released a statement stating that “The Minister has set particular categories of maximum spend for this and domestic violence and that maximum allocation has been made with regard to Domestic Violence.” However it has turned out that there was no ‘maximum allocated’ as a letter to Louth County

Council from the secretary to the Minister for the Environment reveals. The letter sent to Louth County Council two weeks ago says that the targets were indicative only. It reads that “these targets are not maximum limits for the different categories and should not be viewed as such.” Until recently, Louth County Council had remained steadfast that there had been “no confusion” over their understanding of the directive. However,

in a statement released after criticism came from elected councillors over the discrepancy in the statements from the council and the Minister, it was acknowledged that there had been no maximum limit as initially claimed. The statement from Louth County Council goes on to outline the reasons why the 4.4% guideline was implemented at a cap by the local authorities. “It is accepted that the Minister had stated that

these were not to be considered prescriptive, however this percentage was used due to the overall pressing needs in the homeless service area. Any funding awarded is through a service level agreement for services provided.” It has also emerged that the Council officials took money from the disability monies to pay for the Women’s Aid service agreement. Louth County Council have said that the funds that were given to Wom-

en’s Aid came from money that had already been allocated in the disability budget. A statement from the council reads that “additional funding which was subsequently provided by both DTC and LCC came from funds that was previously allocated for disability usage.” When asked how it will impact disability services they stated that “there was less money available for those services” because of the reworking of funding.

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A Memorial Mass for those who have died by suicide will take place in The Church of the Holy Redeemer on World Suicide prevention day Wednesday September 10 at 7.30pm. A time to remember and console, a Mass with candle lit ceremony to remember those who have died by suicide and their families. All are invited to place a token, photo or memento of their loved one in the sacred space on the altar.

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The rescheduled 2014 M. Donnelly All Ireland Poc Fada Championships will now take place on Sunday 24th August with the action starting at 10:45am. The popular annual event was due to take place on the 2nd of August in the Annaverna mountains, but organisers were forced to postpone the event due to heavy rain showers which made the course dangerous. According to All Ireland Poc Fada secretary Pat Hamilton the rescheduled event will take place this Sunday with all competitors and spectators heading up the Annaverna mountain for what he hopes will be a memorable day. “Unfortunately the weather God’s went against us last time out but we’ve managed to reschedule the event and

it’s all systems go now for Sunday 24th for what we hope will be a great competition” ,explained Pat. “We will have the Senior Poc Fada, Senior Camogie and U16 finals taking place and hopefully the sun will be shining and we have a fantastic event up on the mountain. We will have local interest with Niamh Mackin taking part in the camogie and of course Brendan and Patricia will return to try and defend their titles”, added Pat. Former Tipperary goalkeeper Brendan Cummins and Waterford’s Patricia Jackman will be hoping to defend their All Ireland Craobh na hÉireann titles when they return to Annaverna for the rescheduled M Donnelly AllIreland Poc Fada final. Brendan is looking to claim

a record eighth All Ireland title (He currently shares the record with Ger Cunningham) while the peerless Patricia Jackman is looking to make it six in a row in the ladies section. This year’s event will also see Inagh man, Patrick Kelly take part. Patrick a 2013 All-Ireland winner with Clare made his name at St Flannan’s College and while he never played in the minor or under-21 grades at inter-county level, he proved himself to go on and win a Celtic Cross with the Banner last season. Spectators are advised to check the poc fada website (www.anpocfada.net) and the All Ireland Poc Fada Championships facebook page for further information about the rescheduled Poc Fada.

Ownership of Greenore Port may change hands GReenore Port may be set to change hands as reports of a bidding war for the Co Louth proliferate. Greenore Port is currently owned by One51 and the Dublin Port Compan through a company called Renore Ltd. It is understood

that Renore are aiming to sell and that negotiations with interested partied are at an advanced stage. Grenore Port which is located in the scenic Cooley Penninsula has made previous attempts to expand that were heavily contested.

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The Dundalk born author of A Mad and Wonderful Thing, Mark Mulholland, has had his debut novel endorsed by some famous readers. A recent update of the books testimonials, shows Jon Snow, Liam Neeson and Jeremy Irons among its supporters. Mark who was born and raised in Dundalk and ran the Spirit Store in its early days before moving to the French countryside saw his debut novel published worldwide earlier this year by Australian company, Scribe Publications. Set in North Louth and featuring well know locations, dialect and local lore, it follows the inner turmoil and trials

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effort to represent the choice to fight, to go to war, and to kill.” A Mad and Wonderful Thing examines the ideologies of the Trou-

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Council make economic plans Louth County Council is currently in the early stages of developing the Local Economic Community Plan (LECP) which will involve the integration of economic and community development at a local level. The council will be accepting submissions in writing in relation to the development of this new community plan until August 29 at 4pm. “It is intended that the plans will facilitate the emerging local development role of the Council and bring about better alignment of the work of Local Development Companies with that of the Council and other

providers of social, community and economic development,” said the Acting Director of Services, Mary T Daly. The Local Government Reform Act 2014 provides that Louth County Council and Louth Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) produce a six year Local Economic and Community Plan. Louth County Council is now interested in hearing about the issues and needs of Co Louth in relation to community development. Submissions should be sent to Chief Officer at mary.deery@louthcoco.ie by August 29.

The Redemptorist Church is set for refurbishment

Redemptorist to get facelift St Joseph’s Redemportist Church in Dundalk is currently awaiting planning permission for major refurbishments. Due to extensive damages that have gathered over time, the 19th century church now requires extensive repairs which include reroofing, replumbing and rewiring. To make the church more accessible to the elderly and

to those whom require assistance, they have also requested permission for an extension to be built at the back of the church. “We hope that these developments will secure the Redemptorist’s presence within the community,” said Father Michael Cusack. A monastery was firstly established in Park Street back in 1876, and then on St Al-

phonsus Road in 1892 where St Joseph’s now stands. There are approximately 1,700 homes currently situated within the parish with a cumulative population of over 4,813 people. The parish area includes Lisnaree, Cluan Enda, Oaklawns, Meadow Grove, the Villas, St. Alphonsus Road, Barrack Street, Quay Street and Hyde Park.

bles, how young men were engaged in the conflict and the motivations on the choices they made. Liam Neeson said of the debut novel, “I thought it excellent. Deeply satisfying and moving. I also think that sufficient time has passed since the Good Friday Agreement to, at last, have a novel that goes inside the head of one of the ‘Troubles’ protagonists and hear the pros and cons of the conflict (to take up arms or not,) told in an original and exciting way. All Mark’s hard work has paid off. Ireland has a new and exciting voice.” “Remarkable, it in some way insisted itself upon me.

“It’s an emotional, shocking, gorgeous read, rooted in such painful reality, I just had to read it. And I’m grateful, so grateful to Mark Mulholland for writing such a magnetic and lyrical read, said Jon Snow, Channel 4’s broadcast journalist. Actor, Jeremy Irons, described it as ”A great read. I enjoyed this book very much.” As well as celebrity endorsement, the book was reviewed by some of the most important industry magazines including Great Escape Books, where it was a staff selection. It has also received commendations from Boomerang Books, Booktopia and Riverband.

Co Louth’s Beaches were last week hit with the swimming prohibition that affected parts of Ireland’s coastline. Louth County Council issued a Do Not Swim notice at Clogherhead and Templetown beaches on Wednesday. The beaches were closed due to poor water quality issues. The problem began along the Dublin coastline and extended upwards with water tests proving to be contaminated with intestinal enterococci bacteria that could cause illness in swimmers. The notice from Louth County Council read: Water samples taken at Templetown & Clogherhead on Monday, August, 11 indicated that the water quality at these locations did not comply with the minimum standards set down for

Bathing Waters. In May, 2014, Louth’s beaches retained all their blue flags for good water quality with Templetown, Port and Clogherhead proving to have high standards. Water quality experts suggested that the elevated levels of bacteria in eastern coastal beaches was likely to have been caused by discharge of sewage. The council continued to monitor the beaches with regular water tests and in all the swimming ban lasted about 24 hours. On Thursday the laboratory test results of these samples, received by Louth County Council today, indicate that the water quality at both locations is in compliance with the standards required under the Bathing Water Regulations (2008).

Co Louth beaches are closed for health and safety reasons

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The TUBORG Dundalk and District Darts league may have finished all competition for the year but the committee have maintained their efforts in ensuring the transition to next year goes without any problems. At a recent meeting the AGM date was set for Thursday September 18 at 8pm in the Commercial Club Dundalk. They have requested that any signed submissions for discussion on the night be left into ethe Commercial Club rin a sealed envelope or emailed to the secretary@dundalkanddisetrictdarts@gmail.com ron or before 8pm September 4. - The darts league is in na very healthy situation and last Thursday night nsaw the darts players of fDundalk and surround-

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ing areas come together to play for the Michael Quigley Memorial Perpetual Trophy in the Stags head Dundalk. This competition was run independent from the league but received massive support from the members This prize has been lying dormant for the last 12 years and was

resurrected as a perfect trophy for a fundraising night in aid of a player in the Dundalk and District Darts League who has recently suffered ill health. The night proved to a huge success with over 30 teams registering to take part in this doubles competition in the hope of joining the who’s who

of the Dundalk darts history who have previously won this cup. The event was given an added bit of glamour as local heroes Pat Hoban, Ruairi Higgins, Simon Kelly and Stephen O’Donnell of Dundalk Football Club came down and supported the event. They didn’t stay the distance

but all threw darts and entertained the many Lilywhite fans present on the night before heading off early to prepare for the game against Limerick. The standard of darts on the night was as good as you would see on television and scores of 100+ were being hit on a very regular basis, some players who hadn’t thrown competitively in an open competition in many years showed that they hadn’t lost their ability to hit big scores, namely Joe Davidson, Sean Conroy and Aidan McQuillan. After some great darts, the final was won by John O’Brien and Gerard McKeown, with the evening finished off by a very successful auction. The organising committee would like to

thank everyone who bought & sold raffle tickets, donated spot prizes & also all those who threw darts on the night. Also a big thanks to James Cloney of Diageo for sponsoring the winners prizes, and also Brendan O’Rourke for the lovely food. A special word of thanks to the Mulholland family of the Stags head for sponsoring the main prize in the draw & for hosting a great night of darts. Last , but no way least Andy and Alison Connolly of Dundalk FC for their kind donation of the main prize for the auction that was also on the night. It was a great night for the ever increasing family of the Dundalk and District darts to show their support for one of their own.

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Fun at Redeemer Boy’s Summer Camp The Redeemer Boy’s school provided a free Summer Camp to 36 boys as part of an initiative called ‘Exploring Pathways to Literacy and Numeracy through Arts Activities’. This is the first year the school have been involved in the project and according to all in attendance it proved to be an overwhelming success. The event was coordinated by Michelle Murray, Grace Costello and Sinead Shields with all three thanking the parents of the children for their support and involvement in the event

which proved key to it’s success. The participating boys all aged between

6 and 11 enjoyed a hot the theme of ‘Sport’. breakfast every morning They played in a socand took part in a wide cer blitz and learned range of activities under poems, songs and

dance routines such as ‘Macarena’ and ‘Happy’. They made spinners, percussion instru-

ments, loom bands and various clay projects (medals, trophies, plaques and footballers) before visiting the library and getting involved in a Maths Eyes project, which encouraged them to see Maths in their environment. Louth County Councillor John McGahon was in attendance in the school hall on Friday as the boys put on a show for proud parents and teachers. Pupils and teachers in the Redeemer school will now ready themselves for a brand new academic year which gets underway next Wednesday.

Friday of last week The first incident was in Kilcurry when three tonnes of diesel sludge in bulk plastic containers was found dumped at the motorway underpass. A specialist, and the council’s after hours

team responded as it was at 7.30am the dump was discovered. The material was cleared, however one of the containers was damaged. As often is the way when the criminal gangs clean up after

washing the die out of the agricultural diesel, a second incident was not far behind. A 40 foot trailer with an estimated 48,000 tonnes of diesel oil laundering sludge was abandoned on the mo-

torway flyover at Feede. A spokesperson for Louth County Council reminded that “the trailer and sludge was removed by 5 pm. This sludge will have to be shipped abroad for disposal at huge expense to the taxpayer.” The last time a trailer of the diesel sludge was found was in May 2013 when more than 20 IBC’s, some of which were leaking, were found in a curtain sided lorry at Customs Point Carrickarnon. Before that the last trailer dump had been in the new year of 2012. These large-scale dumps have been fewer and fewer. In 2011 there were 17 which fell to five the following year. Recent statics from Louth County Council on the frequency and volumes of diesel dumps indicated that the problem had been in a steady decline. In January 2011, environmental requirements in relation to the sulphur content of fuel changed, which resulted in marked fuel with the

same sulphur content as road fuel coming onto the market. Revenue could no longer rely on sulphur content to identify laundered fuel and fuel laundering became more viable and criminal gangs intensified their laundering and distribution activities dramatically from the first half of 2011. In 2012 licensing agreements for the fuel industry was tightened and both governments in the North and South of Ireland agreed on a joint strategy to counter laundering, In February this year the Revenue Commissions announced a new marker for fuel that would be ‘unwashable’ was to be introduced in both Northern Ireland and the Republic to counter the removal of dye, red in the North , green in the south. It was claimed that criminal gangs involved in washing struggled to remove the new marker but the stream of toxic sludge from laundering plants continues to flow.

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ack to School can be a more financially pressured time than Christmas with books, uniforms, stationary and fees heaped to make it an expensive time of year. But there are reliefs for families available: as well as schools working to cut costs for families and the expansion of the school book rental scheme families can apply for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. (BTSCFA) The allowance, applications for which opened on June 1, is designed to help families meet the costs of the required school uniform. In some cases the BTSCFA will be automatically paid to families with children under 18 years of age,

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welfare payments or in training or adult education. The children must be aged between 4 and 17 before September 30, or for second level between 18 and 22. There have been cuts made in the BTSCFA this year and where the student is in third level and over 18years of age the family will no longer be entitled to a grant. The Household income thresholds for lone parents and couples are also in

place and detailed in the adjoining box. There are some special conditions that can frustrate the application. In the new arrangements for the BTSCFA people who are engaged in Back to Work schemes or community employment must be receiving less than €317.43 per week to qualify. If an individual was already on social welfare payment before going onto one of the back to work schemes, they

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Family Notices in memoriam

Gribben 15th Anniversary In loving memory of my Father John Gribben, 1 St Kevin’s Terrace, Newry Rd, Dundalk, who died 22nd Aug 1999. We think about often, We talk about still, You have never been forgotten, And by us you never will. —Sadly Misses Agnes & Kevin

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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). J.M.

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Message of July 25th to the world from OUR LADY OF MEDUGORJE “Dear children! You are not aware of the graces that you are living at this time in which the Most High is giving you signs for you to open and convert. Return to God and to prayer, and may prayer begin to reign in your hearts, families and communities, so that the Holy Spirit may lead and inspire you to every day be more open to God’s will and to His plan for each of you. I am with you and with the saints and angles intercede for you. Thank you for having responded to my call”

Staff and customers of the Crowe’s Nest joined together for a special fundraiser on Friday night last. The popular Crowe St venue saw a packed crowd in attendance for a head shave that proved to be a great night’s entertainment as well as raising considerable funds. Among those taking part in the event were Eamonn McArdle, Bobby Hoare, Seamus Mackin Paul Mackin, Michelle Mackin, Eugene Mackin, Don McEvoy, Paddy Mackin and Patricia Murphy. Once all the sponsorship money has been collected over the coming weeks, the organisers will hand over the cheque to Cancer Research.

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d Francis (Ernie) Marrett d Strand Road, Annagassan, and - late of Turners Cross Cork on Sunday August 17. Francis (Ernie), beloved husband of the late May, sadly missed by his n daughter Margaret, sons Ea, monn, Tommy, Maurice and - Finbarr, brothers Tommy, Barry and Gerald, daughters-in-law, - brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, l grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mary McGorman (nee McKenna) Mullins Cross, Dunleer, peacefully at her residence on Sunday August 17. Mary beloved wife of Paddy, sadly missed by her husband sons John and Joe, daughters Helena, Jane (McConnon) and Ann, sisters Alice (McKenna), Kitty (McGee), brother-in-law Kevin, sister-inlaw May, sons-in-law Gerard and Kieran, daughters-in-law Suzanne and Eithne, nephews, nieces, grandchildren relatives and friends. May O’CALLAGHAN (née Farrell), 99 Marian Park, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Sunday August 17 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Paddy and much loved mother of Anthony, Michael, Des and Teresa. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter, son-in-law Eamonn, daughters-in-law Caroline and Lorraine, grandchildren Ciara, Jane, Ronan, Niamh and Peter, sisters Molly, Briege and Teresa, brothers Desmond and Bernard, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Christine Kinch (nee Fagan) Pearse Park, Dundalk suddenly at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Friday August 15. Christine beloved wife of the late Aidan, sadly missed by her son Paul, daughter-in-law, Louise, grand-daughters Kate and Jill, grandsons Ross and Oran, sister-in-law Eileen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Maura Mulholland Hill Street, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on August 15. Maura, in her

98th year, beloved wife of the late James, and dear mother of Betty, Brenda, Fintan and Jennifer. Deeply regretted by her daughters, son grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-inlaw, daughter-in-law, nephews nieces, relatives and friends. Dolly Roddy Old Muirhevena, Dublin Road, Dundalk peacefully in St Oliver Plunkett Hospital on Saturday August 16. Deeply regretted by her sisters Marie and Lillian, brothers Gerard and Joseph, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, relatives and friends. Eileen Brennan (née Brennan) Dundalk, peacefully, at home on Friday August 15, surrounded by all her family. Beloved wife of the late Gerry and much loved mother of Tommy, Anne (Nancy) McCoy, Kevin, Mary Mullen, Patricia Devlin and Liam. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sister Angela McGrane, brother Paddy, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. Dolores Byrne (nee Osborne) Farm Road, Dillonstown, Dunleer. Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, on Thursday August 14. Dolores, beloved wife of the late Patrick, very sadly missed by her sons Martin, Peter and Joe, daughter Maria, brothers, Joe and Jim, sister Frances, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Liam, Rosa and Joel, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Kenneth Fagan 502 Ashling Park, Dundalk, on Tuesday August 12. Cherished son of Benny and Caroline loving brother of Brendan and Stephen. Kenneth will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his sorrowing parents, brothers, grandmothers Maureen Fagan, Mary Doyle, niece Maya, nephews Logan and Lucas, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and a large circle of close friends. Philomena (Phil) Doyle (née

Flynn) Point Road, Dundalk, peacefully at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital on Thursday August 14. Phil, predeceased by her husband Michael, very deeply regretted by her loving sons Peadar and Eamon daughters Mary and Breda, sister Maura Mulgrew, sons in-law, daughters in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. Regina Kennedy Castleview, Tallanstown, suddenly, in Bedford, England, on Saturday August 9. Beloved mother of Shannon and dear daughter of Maureen and Jody. She will be sadly missed by her loving daughter, parents, brother Robert, sister Linda, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Marie Martin (nee Matthews), Bachelors Walk, Dundalk, peacefully at home, on Tuesday August 12. Marie, much loved wife of the late Patsy and dear mother of Madge, Patrick, Martina, Geraldine, Jackie and the late Joseph, Philip and Aidan. Deeply regretted by her son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothersin-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Matthew Radford formerly of Ravensdale, Dundalk, on Friday August 8. Deeply regretted by his parents David and Rosemary, sister Linda, brother-inlaw Garry, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rosaleen Loughran (nee Mc Coy), Lurgankeel, Kilcurry, peacefully in St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital, on Sunday August 10 surrounded by her family. Rosaleen, beloved wife of Felix and loving mother of Majella McArdle, Conor, Rosemarie O’Rafferty, Noel, Margaret Rafferty, Orla McGrane and Brian. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sisters Nellie Toner, Rita Stringer, Carmel Coughlan and brother Pat McCoy, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

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Swedish singer/ songwriter Sofia Talvik toured with her music for 16 months, through 37 states in the USA in an old RV on her Drivin’ & Dreaming Tour. Now she’s coming to Ireland and will be performing in The Spirit Store September 25 in one of ten concerts throughout Ireland. In november 2011 Sofia Talvik set off on the adventure of a lifetime, a journey that would include 37 states and over 250 concerts over the course of 16 months. ”Every town we park in is our new home town” as Sofia put it when describing the nomad life of living in an RV. After returning to Europe

last year she wrote a book about her time on the road and released an album with recordings from her concerts. And even though she just has one home town nowadays, the German capital Berlin, she still has that itch of restless feet in her which gave birth to the idea of a camper tour through Ireland, a mini version of her Drivin’ & Dreaming tour. Audiences can expect intimate, heartfelt concerts with beautiful music and some entertaining stories from life on the road. “Unmistakably Nordic in flavor, Sofia somehow still conforms to American interpretations of h er own original

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Gary celebrates cycling league title win Thursday last saw the curtain fall on the 2014 FPM Accountants Summer Cycling League. Over 18 Thursday’s since April 7th the league has been held come rain and shine. Some 130 different riders took place in the campaign and between them logged in excess of

35,000km, just 5,000km shy of travelling from the North to South Pole. Going into the last race it had boiled down to a two-horse race between Trevor Kane and Donore’s Gary Gorman, with just three points separating them. With family holidays Kane’s

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chance of the win was out of his hands. The last round was the shortest of the campaign a race of only 30km. The appetite for racing was such that even at this late stage some 50 riders signed on. With Gorman starting in the 6th and final group the pressure was on him to catch all those in front to finish in the points and secure the necessary four points to take the lead. As always the pace was fast from the gun and with Gorman, along with Aidan Cunningham, Tomas McCabe and a few riders from Ardee Cycling Club driving the pace the group held an average speed of 43.5kph. By the half way point group 6 had only caught one of the groups in front, which meant Gorman would not finish in the scoring positions and the league would go to Kane. The ride home from Dunleer, where the time would have to be made up, was made harder by the fact that it was into a strong headwind. However Gorman and company made a mockery of the blustery conditions and continued to drive the pace. With less than 5km to go only one group remained out front and if they stayed away only the minor places were left,

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