DUNDALK’S FREE NEWSPAPER Ardee kingpins in Louth once more Page 2
When Bobby Charlton came to town Page 4
Launch of Brigid 1500 programme Page 8
Wednesday, 25th October, 2023. Vol. 16, Issue 43 • 9A, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 932 0888. | Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
Adam’s cancer fund raiser a huge success Elaine thanks local community as GoFundMe target of €25k is reached By Tamara O’Connell THE mother of a young Louth man who is being treated for a rare form of cancer has said “the family is on a high” after he finished his last day of chemotherapy on Monday, October 22. Elaine Duffy from Greyacre Road, Kilkerley told the Dundalk Leader that her 20-year-old son, Adam, “is in great form”. Adam was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, which is rare form of aggressive cancer, when he was just 19-yearsold.
“Adam was very active and loved playing rugby with Dundalk, Landsdowne, the Leinster squad and the Ireland camp,” said Elaine. “He first noticed something wasn’t right with his health when he started experiencing severe back pain and was diagnosed with a large tumour on his spine.” Adam underwent a 12hour surgery during which the surgeons removed the tumour as well as bone and muscle, which has affected his ability to walk. Continued on Page 2
Katie Lee(7) from Dundalk at Marshes Little Monsters Halloween kids’ club. There will lots happening to keep children entertained at Mashes Little Monsters Halloween kids’ clubs on the remaining Saturday’s in October (21, 28) and on Tuesday, October 31, between 12 noon and 3.00pm on each day. (Pic: Fintan Clarke).