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Wednesday, 23rd February, 2022. Vol. 15, Issue 8 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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By Paul Byrne

Louth man Brendan Murphy has appealed to the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to issue visa concessions as soon as possible so he and his family can leave Ukraine amid rising tensions in the country with Russia threatening to invade.

Brendan, originally from Omeath, just below the Windy Gap, left Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day 2020 just as the pandemic arrived, and has been living in Kiev ever since. The businessman works as an international consultant and his role includes strengthening ties between businesses in Ireland and Ukraine. He has been a regular visitor to Ukraine over the past twenty years and is married to Marina, a Ukrainian native. Because of the pandemic he has been unable to return to Ireland over the past two years due to fears of being unable to return to Ukraine due to borders

closing because of COVID. With tensions between Russia and Ukraine seemingly deteriorating by the day Brendan is now eager to return to Ireland with his wife Marina, her daughter Christina and Christina’s three-yearold child. He is also worried about Marina’s elderly mother and does not want to leave her behind with the threat of war imminent. The Irish ambassador in the Ukraine has urged all Irish people to leave the country immediately but Brendan is unable to as it would mean having to leave his family behind.

As it stands Ireland is the only EU country that does not allow visa free access for Ukrainians and according to Brendan, he has personally written to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee pleading with her to introduce a 90day visa-free arrangement for those who wish to flee Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion.

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From Page 1 “I have applied for a visa for myself and my family which is a long and arduous process involving translators and lots of paperwork. My appointment to get one of the documents stamped for my visa was cancelled at short notice and I have been told that it will take

another month for that document to be ready. And that’s only a small part of the application process.

The UK have introduced temporary visa concessions and as it stands Ireland are the only country that does not allow visa free access for Ukrainians. I could go home myself but what sort of a man

would I be to leave my wife and family in a country that is potentially on the brink of war.

“I have pleaded with Minister McEntee to make Ireland visa free and allow people with biometric passports to travel to Ireland and given the recent warnings by the Irish ambassador

telling all Irish citizens to leave immediately I have asked her to get this done as soon as possible,” stated Brendan.

Although Brendan is eager to leave Kiev and get back to Ireland, he says he is still relatively calm about the situation and refuses to panic amid growing ten-

sions between Russia and Ukraine.

“The Ukrainians are very like the Irish in many ways and there is a feeling of calm in the city I believe. They are going about their business as normal, and the supermarkets are still well stocked with food so seeing everybody relatively relaxed I

suppose gives me hope that things might not be as bad as what is being predicted. I am not stupid though and I know that there is a possibility that things could get ugly so that is why I want this visa issue sorted out as quickly as possible so we can leave immediately if needs be,” explained Brendan.

is hungry to emulate his older sibling’s success in the sport. Jordan and Scott’s dad, Kevin, is also an accomplished power lifter and he is delighted to see a new addition to the family powerlifting competition scene.

“Scott has turned out to be a wee beast,” stated Kevin. “He idolises his older brother Jordan and he’s been watching him powerlift for years and last year he started training with Jordan and he took to it like a duck to water. He is freakishly strong for his age and he now the youngest to enter a competition in the country. He was like a wee celebrity at the competition we were at in Limerick last week and people were amazed

at what he was lifting.

He was up against boys two and three years older than him and he was beating them all,” explained Kevin.

“He absolutely loves the buzz of competitions and he is currently training with his brother three nights a week in ‘Jay’s Dungeon’ which is Jordan’s home gym.

The two boys have been very lucky to have had Barry Smith from the Oak Gym guiding them and giving them advice and he’s been brilliant for their development.

Scott’s next competition is in March at the national full power championships and then training will begin for the world championships which take place in Manchester in September.

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Scott Holland looks like following in his big brothers’ footsteps in the ultra-competitive world of powerlifting.

The twelve-year-old became the youngest person ever to compete in an Irish powerlifting competition when he competed in Limerick earlier this month in the U15 T1 category.

Scott, from Cuchulainn’s Terrace just off the Castletown Road, amazed onlookers at the competition with his strength and ended up setting seven new national records with a best bench of 45kg and a massive 90kg deadlift.

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Scott, is the younger brother of the very talented powerlifter Jordan Holland who has been breaking records for a number of years at national level.

The talented 20-yearold burst on to the international weightlifting

scene three years ago when he became the first teenager in 56 years to win both the senior and under 18 titles at the World Championships in Malta. Since then he has routinely been breaking world records in competition and last

July at the AIPO Nationals in Limerick he broke his nineteenth world record when he squatted 240.5kg, benched 110kg and deadlifted 217.5kg for a total of 568kg.

Jordan’s success has obviously rubbed off on his younger brother who

Minister announces initiatives to support remote working

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a number of major new initiatives that will support Remote Working.

For the first time, workers will now be able to book office or desk space in their local hub through a new mobile app called Connected Hubs.

Minister Humphreys also announced €5 million in funding, through the Connected Hubs 2022 Call, which will be used to build capacity and enhance existing Remote Working facilities.

These initiatives will be un-

derpinned by a major new National Awareness Campaign, designed to promote the many benefits of choosing your local hub for your working day.

The Awareness Campaign will be run by the Department of Rural and Community Development with the support of the Western Development Commission (WDC).

Minister Humphreys also revealed today that the number of Remote Working facilities on the Connected Hubs Network will exceed 200 this week. This represents over half of the 400 hubs pledged as part of Our Rural Future,

the Government’s landmark rural development policy.

Announcing the series of initiatives at the Mill Enterprise Centre in Drogheda, Co Louth, Minister Humphreys said: “If COVID-19 has taught us one thing – it’s that the benefits of Remote Working are huge.

Less time spent commuting.

A lower carbon footprint.

More time spent with family and friends. But above all – a better quality of life. Over the past two years, we have embarked on a mission never seen before. My Department has invested €100million in the development of remote work-

ing facilities in our towns and villages nationwide. Across Ireland, we have taken many old and derelict buildings and re-purposed them into stateof-the-art Remote Working facilities. Former banks, cinemas, garda stations, convents and train stations have become local digital hubs. In addition we have provided funding to upgrade and enhance existing hub facilities. These are now part of a new network called ‘Connected Hubs’ – which is at the forefront of our efforts to make Remote Working a reality for tens of thousands of workers.”

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First Recovery Café for Dundalk opens

Dundalk based community addiction service, Turas, are delighted to announce the opening of a new Recovery café in town on Wednesday February 16th 2022.

It will open on Wednesday’s from 1012pm in XXI Ice on Clanbrassil Street where tasty food and great coffee will be provided.

The Café aims to give a voice to people in recovery and inspire them to see that recovery is not only possible, but is achievable.

It will promote recovery by providing support to people who are in recovery from addiction.

Hosting the café in a central location will make it accessible to everyone and makes it visible to passers by.

It is an opportunity for people in recovery from substances to meet other people overcoming

Michael Dwyer, Recovery Coach Turas Alan Duff, Clinical Manager, Turas Tiernan O’ Connor XX1 Ice Nicki Jordan, Manager, Turas.

the same challenges, get support on their journey, make some new friends and enjoy themselves.

The project is been run by a volunteer, Michael Dwyer, who has benefited from the support of Turas in his own life and is wants to share his learning and growth to help others to maintain their sobriety.

The café is free of charge but we will ask for a donation towards the running costs from

people who have it.

We are delighted to have the support of local business XXI Ice in this project in providing the space to us for the morning.

Nicki Jordan, Manager of Turas said: “It has been a long time in the planning so we are delighted to have Michael who has been the backbone of this project and taken the initiative to get it moving.

It is also fantastic to have

the support of XXI Ice, who are directly across the road from us and are making this project possible.”

“Recovery is a long road, with many twists and turns and our hope is that the Recovery Café will be another offer another opportunity to people to stay on track. We are delighted to be able to open it and look forward to helping anyone interested to it on Wednesday’s.”

Chick incubation project TEACHERS and pupils at a Dundalk primary school have been running a chick incubation project for the last few weeks.

The project at Réalt na Mara School, Mill Street has generated a lot of excitement for staff and pupils alike. Some of the chicks hatched overnight on Thursday, 17th February.

The school’s first hens and rooster arrived (imported from Monaghan) in term one of this school year.

The hens were too young to lay but by January of this year staff and pupils were “overjoyed to see that a number of them had begun to lay eggs.

A series of lessons followed and the children were taught about the life cycle of a hen/chick and the options of incubating eggs if the eggs are fertilised.

At the end of January, the school set up its incubator in a prominent location in the school and began the hatching process for batch 1.

Staff and pupils were “overjoyed” to see six of the clutch had hatched overnight on Thursday last.

The chicks have been moved to a brooder box with a heating plate to keep them warm. The process will continue until the chicks are fully reared.

Junior Infants delighted as chicks hatch in Realt na Mara.

“We have been busy here in Réalt na Mara School over the last number of months with a few very interesting projects,” said Réalt na Mara School teacher Síle Holland.

“Our school garden has been developed and has transformed into a beautiful outdoor area for classes to visit and learn about planting.”

She added: “This project has been financially supported by our Parents Association. We have a new hen enclosure as part of the school garden/outdoor learning area.

“All classes love to visit the hens; they are a welcome addition to Réalt na Mara school life.

“Following on from our hen enclosure, we have had a chick incubation project in place for the last few weeks.”

The school began construction of the garden in the summer of 2021 and installed the plant borders along a semi-walled garden area.

A fully enclosed poultry run (15m x 5m) was added and some large 8 x 8 raised beds were constructed and planted with a variety of sensory plants.

Ten vegetable raised beds were also constructed and filled with topsoil.

These are due to be planted in spring 2022 by the pupils in the ten most senior classes.

Principal of Réalt na Mara, Phil McCaul said: “It has been an amazing journey already and we are only at the outset of our adventure in connecting with nature.

“Although I knew it would be an exciting project, I am bowled over by the engagement of adults and children alike.

“Visiting the animals has become a staple of the school day for many.

Some children have a really special affinity with animals and this is absolutely beautiful to witness.

“The incubation project has been phenomenal… the miracle of new life has happened in real time before the children’s very eyes. The value of that cannot be underestimated. I look forward to the many days of joy to come.”

Mr McCaul added: “I want to thank the Parents Association for giving significant financial backing to the project.

“They have begun a new school lotto fundraiser and it’s great to know that money raised goes directly into projects such as this for the betterment of the school experience of all whom pass through this school.”

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Paula Lavin Senior Manager of St Colmcille’s ladies and teacher in Coláiste Rís, is calling on the people of Louth and Meath to come out and climb the saddle of Slieve Foy for Seán Woods and Roy Taylor on Saturday April 2nd.

Seán Woods and Roy Taylor are both living with Motor Neurone Disease and are wellknown figures within the community of Louth and afar. Seán Woods is known for his brilliance as a mechanic for over forty years and much loved in motor racing circles. The Dundalk man is an accomplished racing driver and former team owner, a role he was equally as successful in.

Roy Taylor is no stranger to the limelight either for he represented Ireland in the Eurovision

Sean Woods and Roy Taylor. song contest in 1988 with his band Jump the Gun. He also released a song My New Dream alongside his son Terence which reached No1 in the iTunes charts in Ireland, a song aimed at raising awareness for MND and funds to aid research into the condition.

On Saturday 12th February Seán, Roy and their families gathered at

St Joseph’s GFC to meet the men from St Josephs in Louth and the women from St Colmcille’s in Meath to come together in solidarity to support the climb for Seán and Roy. Seán, a proud club man of St Joseph’s both on and off the pitch was delighted to be back at his old club where they have vowed as a club to come out and support him and Roy on the

day. According to Paula Lavin who is helping to organise the fundraiser the main object of the exercise is to raise awareness of MND and to raise funds to support experts at Trinity College who are working on gaining a better understanding of the disease.

“There are around 3040 people in the Louth/ Meath/North East with MND,” explained Paula.

“Funds raised from the climb will go to support Research Motor Neurone at Trinity College where they are working on better understanding the causes of MND, finding better ways to diagnose patients quicker and more effectively, and delivering new effective treatments. A new prestigious research programme called Precision – ALS, fronted by

Professor Orla Hardiman at Trinity College will now focus on delivering these goals as we seek to end MND once and for all. With the public’s amazing support, we will be able to fund this world class research. One day soon, we will be able to get the right drug to the right patient at the right time and give much needed hope to those suffering from MND and their families,” stated the Colaiste Rís teacher.

Lisa the wife of Roy Taylor said “it’s a life changing disease, it can only be described as a horror story from hell. It changes life completely not only for the sufferer, but also for the entire family. Every minute of every day is consumed by the incredible pain and suffering it causes.

For the sufferer there is

unimaginable pain being trapped in a body that doesn’t function anymore, and for their loved one the deepest sadness and stress knowing with all the help you can give, this disease keeps pushing you further” It is Seán and Roy’s wish that all funds from this event go directly into Research. We hope we can achieve this by selling 500 tickets at 20 euro each, and raise 10k for Research Motor Neurone. All tickets are available online: sean-roy-climb-for-rmn. eventbrite.ie A committee of Paula Lavin, Maeve Yore and Lisa Mc Cabe was set up to organise the event and great work has been done already to ensure this day is a success for all involved. Jock Mc Ardle has also got involved and is a great

addition for he is an experienced guide and will be out with all his crew on the day leading us in the right direction.

Thanks to all those who have registered and donated to the event so far and to Seamus at Anchor Tours who will provide free shuttle buses on the day, and to Richard and Jamie at print express for their kind donations of free posters.

The family want to thank the HSE for their ongoing support and are overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of their local community and friends.

They want to also acknowledge with gratitude the help of Garda Lisa McCabe Carlingford Garda Station, Jock McArdle and his Leaders, Louth Civil Defence and the Order of Malta

in Volunteering for this Research Motor Neurone Fundraising Walk on behalf of Seán and Roy. The organising committee are hoping the people of Louth can get behind this project and have stressed that the climb is about awareness and is suitable for all with fitness not a necessity.

“We are asking that people and their communities sign up and register for the event, whether you end up going on the day or not, please buy a ticket as we all can make a difference here. This climb is about awareness of RMN, no level of fitness is required so let’s come together on Saturday April 2nd and make this a memorable day for Seán, Roy and their families,” they stated.

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2—According to the song, which building is at the end of Lonely Street?

3—Nelson Mandela was freed from prison, John Major took over from Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister in the UK and Mary Robinson became Ireland’s first female President. Name the year.

4—What is the Spanish word for hat?

5—Name the coffee shop in US sitcom Friends.

6—Where would you find the ‘Dundalk Club’ in town?

7—Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation is better known

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8—Who invented the radio?

9—Who famously said ‘Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans’?

10—What was the best-selling car model in Ireland in 2021?

The Stinker—What name is given to the device that fastens the neckerchief worn as part of the Scout or Girl Guides uniform?

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Hourly trains between Dublin and Belfast at peak times from next year Irish Rail is working on adding more trains to the Enterprise service to run hourly trains at peak times, as well as working towards a journey time of 90 minutes between Dublin and Belfast.

In addition, head of Irish Rail, Jim Meade, responding to Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú, admitted there is no timeline on the introduction of a two or three day week rail ticket for workers who are only in the office part of the week.

The Sinn Féin TD is a member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee and on Thursday, asked the Irish Rail boss about plans for an hourly train service between Dublin and Belfast.

It had been indicated previously that it would be 2027 before the hourly service is running, but Mr Meade told

Ruairí Ó Murchú, TD.

Deputy Ó Murchú last week that Irish Rail are working with Translink in the North to acquire additional fleet with a view to having an extra train based in each city so that hourly services

could be run at peak morning and evening times.

Mr Meade said: ‘There is a requirement to get people into Dublin earlier in the morning and get them home in the evening. We should be able to have this hourly peak service on from the back end of next year, with a view to having a full hourly service by 2026 or 2027.

‘We are also targeting a 90-minute journey time. We are still working out the detail of the new fleet and whether we electrify the line, what propulsion would be used, and we need to be looking at other options that aren’t diesel.

‘The SEUPB funding is not in place yet, but the two companies are funding some research into the specifications of the fleet so we won’t lose time on it’.

The news on the par-

tial week rail ticket was not as good, however.

Deputy Ó Murchú said the National Transport Authority (NTA) had been at the committee previously and had discussed the possibility of a ‘flexi-ticket’ but there were ‘technical difficulties’.

The Louth TD asked that any and all options are explored, even on an interim basis, to get this up and running for commuters. He said: ‘Even if we have to go back to prehistoric times where people’s tickets are manually punched, we need to be doing whatever it takes’.

Mr Meade said that while the NTA were ‘working hard’ on the issue, difficulties remained in sorting the ‘technical, revenue and taxation aspects’ but there was no timeline at this point as to when it would be done.

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A spate of burglaries targeting elderly people in rural areas in North Louth has been described as “alarming” by a local councillor.

According to Louth Fine Gael Cllr John Reilly there have been two recent burglaries in Kilcurry, two burglaries in Kilkerley and a number of break-ins in Cooley.

“I know Hackballscross and Dromad Garda Stations are only part-time now. Garda resources are too low,” he said.

“A lot of elderly people are now desperately nervous. I’d

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“We need more garda resources. I emailed Minister for Justice Helen McEntee about the situation but I’ve had no response to date.”

He added: “It is alarming to have so many burglaries in the area. We need more garda resources even on a temporary basis.

“I don’t wish to alarm elderly people living in rural areas. More needs to be done to tackle this type of crime.”

Dundalk RFC have a must win end of season league game versus Kilkenny RFC at Mill Road this Saturday 26th February with a 2.30pm kick off.

Victory will hopefully mean that Dave Fearon’s men will remain at the summit of the Junior Leinster League for another season. This season has seen the Team, led by no 8 Tiernan Gonnelly have a mixed run of results that has seen the fixtures come very close and has seen Dundalk RFC come close to winning some of these games but the most promising thing is that the Team have seen a gradual improvement to date.

The club caters for all of the people of Dundalk and surrounding areas and has Teams for ages from 4 year olds to Senior and currently we have over 400 players of all ages registered in the club. We pride ourselves on being a club that has its locality at the forefront and all of our Coaches from Minis to Senior Players are all volunteers and ex players! We are always looking for new Players and Coaches and people who want to help out their community in general.

We are asking all persons associated with the club past and present to get out to Mill Road this Saturday to join us at the Pre Match Lunch as we welcome Kilkenny RFC to the club and to cheer the boys on. There are a limited number of seats available for lunch which can be reserved by contacting our Club Secretary Kathy Cranny at 087 9885417 Saturday will be a defining moment in our clubs history and it is one which anybody with a connection or loyalty to the Dundalk RFC rugby family will want to miss. We are calling on all of our Dundalk RFC Parents to give their children who wear the Dundalk RFC jersey and who aspire to follow in the footsteps of our Senior Players the opportunity to be there to support our Senior Squad and to be a part of such a defining moment in our clubs history. Let’s get behind Dave and his Squad and stand shoulder to shoulder with them to drive them on for this all important win!#rugbyfamily#seni orsquad#oneclubonecommunit y#shouldertoshoulder#

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Family Notices IN MEMORIAM

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Kennedy (Scan Photo) 3rd Anniversary In loving memory of Jim Kennedy, late of Oaklawns, Dundalk, whose anniversary occurs on the 25th February. Missing you every day, your smile, your kindness and your love. Birthday and anniversary wishes for the 24th.

The months and years skip slowly by, But love and memories never die, In my heart you will always stay, Love and remembered every day.

—Your loving wife Maureen and daughter Margaret. Anniversary Mass, Sunday 27th February, 10am Marist Church.

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

Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). K.K. Novena To The Sacred Heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen.

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

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

Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). D.W. Novena To The Sacred Heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen.

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

Taking local talent global!

Representing Louth at Showcase 2022 are local makers Caóilfíonn Murphy O’Hanlon of Cushla of Gullion, Maria Morgan of Esker Fields, Niamh Gillespie of Tidings, Designer Sophie Hunter and Lisa Heeney of AromaBuff. They are proudly supported by Sarah Mallon and Riona McCoy of Local Enterprise Office Louth. Visit www.showcaseireland.com for more information. Photographer: Jenny Callanan.

“Showcase is back at the RDS from 27th February – 2nd March.

This event is an incredible opportunity for Ireland’s designers and makers to connect with buyers from all over the world. They know that they will find the very best of Irish design and crafts at Showcase. This year we are delighted to have 5 superb makers from Louth displaying at Showcase,” explains Sarah Mallon from Louth’s Local Enterprise Office.

Esker Fields, founded by Maria Morgan, is a range of natural skincare products inspired by nature.

Each product is made using natural ingredients and pure essential oils. They improve the appearance of skin, relieve stress and anxiety, ease muscle aches and aid sleep.

Visit Eskerfields.ie to learn more.

Visual artist Caóilfhíonn Mur-

phy O’Hanlon creates stunning wall art and home accessories celebrating the myth, magic and rugged beauty of Irish landscapes.

Her pieces hang in homes all over the world, using memories and nostalgia to evoke memories of home. Visit cushlaofgullion.com to see her work.

Tidings is a luxury fashion accessories brand, created by Niamh Gillespie. Her works tell stories, each one a statement of positivity, dreamy optimism in a luxury, spirited silk garment. From stunning scarves to suave pocket squares, see for yourself on tidings.ie Lisa Heeney’s AromaBuff collection of balms, oils and butters smell good, feel good and do good.

Designed for both men and women, the collection aims to support daily physical and mental wellness by incorporating aromathera-

py fragrances into every day life.

Discover AromaBuff here: aromabuff.com Millner Sophie Hunter has a stellar reputation for headpieces.

But at Showcase 2022, she will present her stunning home collection of framed botanicals and feathers. Discover more on: instagram.com/sophiehunterdesign Other Louth designers exhibiting include print-maker Martina Scott Designs and Garrett Mallon Jewellery.

Riona McCoy of LEO Louth concludes “Buyers at Showcase are looking for unique, handcrafted, Irish products to sell to their customers all over the world. We are so proud of the local enterprises that are attending Showcase this year and hope that this events opens up new opportunities for them and their products.”

PROPERTY/RENTALS

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ATTENTION—For B.E.R. CERTIFICATION of properties being offered for sale or rent, contact Robert Mulholland, BER assessor.

087 609 1906 www.louthber.ie.

Double Rooms available to rent in Dundalk. 5 minutes from train station, private parking Tel 086 0838163.

ADVERTISE YOUR HOUSE Premises for rent or sale to 55,000 readers a week from €5. Telephone Dundalk Leader 042 93 -20888.

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

Carpentry & Joinery—Maintenance and repairs, roofing, 1st & 2nd fix carpentry, sash window repairs. No job too big or small. Contact Seandon Carpentry 087 298 5110.

MOBILE HOME TRANSPORT—Transported throughout 32 Counties. Contact Eugene 086-607-1702.

CARPET & OVEN CLEANING—Carpet, upholstery & specialist oven cleaning available. Call MVI Cleaning Dundalk on 042 94 21300 or visit www.mvicleaning. ie.

Roofing Repairs & Stoves—Stoves supplied and fitted, fully insured, Hetas certified. Contact Paul Englishby 087 6301914 or 041 98 94633 and Mark on 087 1302040 for roofing enquiries.

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

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

Qualified Carpenter available for Floors, Doors, Frames, Architraves, Skirtings, Stud Walls, Roofing & All Building Repairs. No Job too big or too small. Call Mark 086 089 5508.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE—Repairs, building, plumbing, painting, roof repairs, tiling, bathroom refurbishments, concreting, gardening, power washing, PVC facia and soffits, Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Tel 085-762-3758.

Fifi’s Alterations—Longwalk S.C. (formerly A-Alterations) Tel 083 0118728.

Zips, hems, clothes taken in or let out, also Dry Cleaning Service. Open Mon - Wed 9.30 - 5.30pm, Thur & Fri 9.30 - 6pm & Sat 10-2pm.

J. King Plumbing—Heating & Property Maintenance Tel 086 6086327 or 042 9377775.

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WATCH REPAIRS—Mechanical/Quartz (battery) and Vintage. In our own workshop. Most brands: Cartier, Longines, Omega, Revue, Raymond Weil, Seiko, Citizen & more, also Jewellery repairs. Goldstar Jewellers, Demesne Shopping Centre Dundalk Tel. 042 93 39478.

BIRTHDAY Cakes €29—Personalised, Themed & your wording. Cakes for any occasions, including Wedding Cakes.

“Your Photo” toppers just €6 extra. Tel 087 3228790 Omeath.

Painting & Decorating—No job too big or small. Also general handyman services. Tel Ian 087 4158238.

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

Local Power Washing—No job too big or too small. Patios, Driveways, walls, etc Contact James 086 8930086 or 089 9615606 for free quotation.

Plasterer available—All work carried out. Contact Larry 083 4664871.

Retired reliable local man available for Painting & Decorating, Internal and External,30 years’ experience, also grass cutting, strimming. General Garden Maintenance and Garage Clearance. Keen prices. Tel 086 845 9472.

SC Tiling—Professional Tiler, Specialises in full bathroom refits. Top Class Work Guaranteed Call Shane 0861075080.

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

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

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CHIMNEY CLEANER—The Clean sweep, clean & tidy, no dust. Brush & Vac. Also gutter cleaning. Contact - Cathal 087-2259799.

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WINDOW CLEANING—Gutter & facia cleaning carried out by professional, fully trained and insured staff. Affordable rates.

Domestic & Commercial. Call our office for a free quotation. Everkleen 042 935 2717 or 086 829 3585. www.everkleenservices. ie <http://www.everkleenservices.ie>.

HOUSE & APARTMENT CLEANING Service. Specializing in Re-Let & Spring Cleaning, Carpet & Upholstery cleaning.

Fully insured. For a free quotation contact Everkleen 042 9352717 / 087 6873188, www.everkleenservices.ie <http://www. everkleenservices.ie>.

TILER AVAILABLE—Experienced local tiler to carry out all types of tile work marble, granite, porcelain. Indoors and out. Call 087-387-8995 for free quote.

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

DUNDALK GARDEN SERVICES—Tree topping, felling, hedge trimming, grass cutting & strimming. Rubbish Removals/ Garage clearance, House & Garden refuse.

Permit holder. Contact Ben 085-840-7707.

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

Building Services—Extensions, Renovations, Sunrooms, Conservatories and All General Maintenance. P.V.C. Fascia, Soffit and Guttering products supplied and fitted. Bathroom Refurbishment, Painting, Decorating, Wall & Floor Tiling. All types of Roof Repairs & Maintenance. For free estimates Tel 087 260 2501.

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For adults and children aged 8 years upwards. One-to-one lessons. Phone 087 414 4228.

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MATHS GRINDS—Leaving and junior certificate. All levels. One on one tuition with an experienced tutor. Phone/text 083 094 1872.

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Dundalk Leader 23rd February 2022

Students gear up for Rag Week STUDENTS at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) are gearing up to celebrate R.A.G. week from March 7-10.

According to DkIT Students Union President Christopher (Chacho) O’Neill there will be day-time activities and night-time events.

“We usually have some sort of day time activities throughout the campus such as bake sales,” he said.

“We will also be staging one of our most

popular R.A.G. week events – a mock wedding between two students.

“The wedding is usually held in Carrick but the nightclub has closed down so we are holding it in The Bank in Newry, then afterwards we will celebrate in Ridleys in Dundalk.”

Two students from Dundalk are set to ‘tie the knot’ in a mock ceremony in a bid to raise funds for charity.

Conor McGailey, a 2nd year Digital Mar-

keting and Public Relations student from the Avenue Road and Leah Fannin, a 2nd year Event Management student from Greenacres have volunteered for the ceremony.

Christopher added: “The whole point of R.A.G. week is to raise money for charity. This year we are making donations to two internal charities.

“We will donate to the DkIT Hardship Fund and the DkIT International Fund for

students facing financial difficulty.

“There have been a rising number of applications to the hardship fund this year so they are two worthy causes.”

Last year, DkIT held a virtual R.A.G. week due to the restrictions in place as a result of Covid-19.

“We are looking forward to getting back to the usual structure. It’s a massive relief to be organising face-to-face events again,” he said.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to serious crash on N53

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N53 in Rassan, Dundalk. The collision occurred at 8.30p.m. on Sunday 20th February.

The single vehicle collision occurred when a car collided with a tree. The male driver (late teens) was not injured and his male front seat passenger (late teens) was also uninjured. Two rear female passengers (23 & 21 years) received serious injuries and were removed from the scene to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Both women remain in a critical condition.

The N53 road is currently closed at Rassan and local traffic diversions are in place. The Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are due at the scene later this morning.

Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any person who was travelling on the N53 last night between 8p.m. and 9p.m. and who may have camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station on (042) 9388400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Investigations are ongoing.

AFTER SALES MANAGER

Established in 1999, Jack Doran Motors are the main Kia and Citroen dealer in Drogheda. As part of our long-term expansion plans and to maximise efficiency and productivity in our Service and Parts Departments, Jack Doran Motors are looking to recruit an After Sales Manager reporting to our Operations Director.

The Role • You will be responsible for the delivery of all Parts and Service targets in line with the Company Business Plan.

• Put relevant systems in place to ensure the After Sales Department (Service and Parts) is running at maximum efficiency and performance.

• This is a “hands-on” role where it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the existing Service and Parts team members to ensure that the highest level of customer service is achieved.

• Ensure that we are achieving the highest possible Customer Satisfaction scores for Kia and Citroen.

Address any issues that may arise from these results.

• As you will be managing a team, this will be a big part of your role. Coaching and motivating your team to drive excellence is critical as is monitoring and optimising productivity and performance.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in conjunction with the Service and Parts Teams.

• Ensuring that Health & Safety regulations are complied with and high standards of housekeeping and security are achieved and maintained.

Ideal Candidate Career Experience • Currently working within a franchise dealer in a comparable role or as a Workshop Controller looking to advance their career to the next level.

• Experience of managing a team.

• Strong technical knowledge.

• Good IT & Administrative skills.

Work skills • People management/leadership skills.

• After-sales management.

• Customer care.

• Teamwork.

A highly competitive salary package is on offer to the successful candidate.

Send your application to info@jackdoranmotors.ie.

CAR CLEANER/VALETOR

Jack Doran Motors, Main Kia & Citroen Dealer in Drogheda, require a Car Cleaner/Valetor to join our Team.

Key Responsibilities: • Be responsible for the condition of all new and used vehicles delivered to the dealership including cleanliness, documentation, keys etc.

• Prepare vehicles in line with PDI and Dealer requirements.

• Ensure any damage is notified to the relevant manager in order that appropriate action can be taken.

• Wash and valet cars in line with Dealer standards.

• Inspect vehicles with sales/service person prior to customer handover.

• Ensure regular stocks of cleaning materials.

• Assist in ensuring the Dealership is kept clean and tidy.

• Maintain safe working practices and standards of the Dealer.

A full clean driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.

Send your application to info@jackdoranmotors.ie.

Hill Street, Dublin Rd., Dundalk.

042 9331515/086 2559201

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