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Wednesday, 28th January, 2015. Vol. 8, Issue 4 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
Tributes have been pouring in from many quarters following the sudden passing of local footballer Ciaran Casey. The local sporting scene and wider community have been shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of Ciaran just days after playing for his club, Bellurgan Utd. The 37-year-old father of one, was admitted to hospital on Thursday but died the following day from a rare, aggressive form of leukaemia which hadn't been diagnosed. Ciaran was highly respected both on and off the field of play, and over the weekend, huge crowds attended his wake at Woodbury Gardens, and also the Bellurgan Utd clubrooms to sign books
The late Ciaran Casey
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Ciaran, who worked for Bus Eireann, is survived by his wife, Ciara, daughter, Sarah, parents Thomas and Briege, and brothers Aidan, Stephen and Seán, A touching tribute from Bellurgan Utd summed up perfectly the impact Ciaran had on those he met and the esteem in which he was held. “Case” left an indelible mark on those lucky enough to have met and known him. Ciaran the footballer was very easily overtaken by Ciaran the person. On the field he was a leader, a competitor, an honest wholehearted individual who knew the meaning of ‘Team’. It is impossible to put a value on people like Ciaran Continued on Page 6
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Gardai renew appeal By Tamara O'Connell GARDA Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has called on anyone with information on the murder of Garda Adrian Donohoe to have the courage to come forward. Speaking after a memorial Mass in Dundalk for the father-of-two, she said there are people in the community who have significant information that could help the investigation She said that the investigation into the murder of Garda Donohoe who was shot dead two years ago is still active. The commissioner appealed to anyone who has any information – “no matter how small or irrelevant it may be” – to contact Gardai. Full Story on Page 2
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GARDA Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan has called on anyone with information on the murder of Garda Adrian Donohoe to have the courage to come forward. Speaking after a memorial mass in Dundalk for the father-of-two, she said there are people in the community who have significant information that could help the investigation She said that the investigation into the murder of Garda Donohoe who was shot dead two years ago is still active. The commissioner appealed to anyone who has any information – “no matter how small or irrelevant it may be”
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– to contact gardai. According to the Commissioner, significant progress has been made in the investigation into the murder. Speaking after a memorial mass in Dundalk for Garda Donohoe on the second anniversary of his death, the commissioner added that the investigation is “complex”. She said the force needed to get things
100 per cent right before those responsible could be brought to justice. The commissioner added that Gardaí had full co-operation from the PSNI and forces in other jurisdictions. The memorial Mass for Garda Donohue was held at St Joseph’s Church in Dundalk on Sunday, January 25. Garda Donohoe, aged 41, was shot dead during an armed robbery at Lordship Credit Union two years ago. His killers remain at large and it is believed some of the suspects have left the jurisdiction. Garda Donohue’s widow, Caroline, his two children, colleagues and the community also
marked his second anniversary with a vigil. Around 600 people, led by Mrs Donohoe attended the vigil in Lordship on Friday, January 23. Caroline and her two
children carried flowers ahead of the mourners in a brief walk from Lordship Credit Union to St Patrick’s GAA club where he trained junior teams.
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The 2014 Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh visited Louth on Sunday as part of her nationwide tour of the country promoting this years search for a rose. Her host was the 2014 Louth Rose Ciara Soraghan and they packed a lot of action into the few hours that were available. First stop was the host venue of this years Louth Rose Selection, The Crowne Plaza Hotel, where on the 26th of April a new young lady will be crowned the 2015 Louth Rose. The Roses then went into Dundalk to visit the Cara Cancer Care Centre where they got a wonderful reception and mingled with volunteers and patients.
Carlingford was the next destination and an action packed hour in Carlingford adventure centre. Here Maria conquered her fear of heights with a little “persuasion” from guide Matt Corker as she jumped off high buildings and flew down the Zip Line. The final leg of the short tour was to St John of Gods, Drumcar, to help them launch their big fundraising White Collar Boxing night. Maria and Ciara were greeted to a fantastic welcome by both staff and very excited residents. Those interested in taking part in the Louth contest should see www.roseoftralee.ie for application form.
Louth is on top of household charge non-compliance list By Paul Byrne
A report in the Sunday Business Post has revealed Louth is the county with the worst record of paying the household charge. Data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show revenue has imposed more mandatory deductions per person in Co Louth than in any other. A total of 45,000 people have had their wages or pensions deducted by Revenue to recover unpaid household charges with 1800 of these coming from Louth. Leitrim Meath and Cavan followed Louth as the worst offenders on the list. The €100 flat rate charge, which was in place for 2012, was later re-
placed by the local property tax. But households which never paid the charge now face paying €213, with penalties and interest added. The household charge was originally collected by local authorities but responsibility for collecting the tax was handed over to revenue in 2013. The deadline for those who have not yet paid their 2015 Local Property Tax expired just over two weeks ago with revenue urgng those yet to pay to do so before the collection process comes to an end in the coming weeks. Last September Louth County Council councillors voted to reduce the local property tax by 1.5 per cent, which was estimated to take approximately €150000 from the council’s annual budget.
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in Brief St Mary’s Awards
Ardee St Marys GFC are holding a presentation night for senior and junior 2A players, hall of fame, player of year (junior, senior, minor, ladies), and club person of the year, in their clubhouse on Saturday January 31at 8pm. Buffet served 8.30pm All welcome.
Antique Fair Ava Fairs are pleased to present an Antique, Vintage, Collectors & Art Fair in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk on Sunday February 1 from 11am to 6pm. Admission is €2, with children free. Over 30 countrywide dealers will be selling a mix of items to include antiques, art, collectibles, jewellery, coins, carpets, silver, curios and much more. Dealers are always looking to buy items or gold, silver etc., so bring them along if you want advice or valuations or maybe sell them, photos of larger items will do.
Teachers continue battle over Junior Cert changes By Paul Byrne
Secondary school teachers in Dundalk were amongst an estimated 27,000 around the country to hold a second one day strike last Thursday as they continue their fight for what they perceive to be the Government’s failure to heed their concerns about the new junior cycle plans. Teachers around the town held placards and voiced their opposition to the new Junior Cycle Student Award programme which they feel will undermine standards, equity and fairness. The old Junior Cert exams system which was abolished in September is to be replaced
Teachers from Colaiste Rís outside the school
by a system where teachers are responsible for assessment of their own pupils for a new certificate called the Junior Cycle Students Award (JCSA), to be issued by schools. Teachers have voiced concerns regarding these new changes say-
ing they would damage the teacher pupil relationship and would open up questions of bias when marking some students. This is the second one day strike held by teachers and thus far there has been very little progress according
to the teachers unions. Minister Jan O’Sullivan who has taken over the education brief had proposed to reduce the school based assessment part of the new plan to 40 per cent of final marks from the 100 per cent planned by her predecessor Ruairí
Quinn. However, this was not deemed satisfactory by the teacher’s unions ASTI and TUI which led to a second one day strike. Following yesterday’s strike action Minister O’Sullivan had been critical of the teacher’s actions saying “There is no reason to close schools today. The strike will only result in students missing a day’s teaching, disruption to parents and the loss of a day’s pay for teachers.” However she has indicated that further talks have been earmarked after the chairman of the previous talks Dr Pauric Travers contacted both sides on Wednesday evening to organise discussions next week.
Panicked because he had no insurance A man who was involved in a road traffic accident in the early hours of the morning, told Dundalk Distirct Court that he left the scene as he panicked because he had no insurance. Peter Daly of 43 Ballynamona Road, Killeavy, was located by Gardai a week later and he admitted his involvement. As a result, he appeared
at the local court to face three hit and run charges along with a no insurance charge. Insp Martin Beggy stated that Gardai were called to an incident at Dundalk St, Carlingford, where an Opel Corsa was rear-ended by an Audi which then took off. A week later Gardai spoke to the defendant who admitted driving. Full compensation of
€900 has since been paid to the victim. Solicitor, Paul Tiernan, stated that his client accepted full responsibility for the incident. He had no insurance on the day and panicked, so he left the scene. He pointed out that the 23-year-old had recently bought into a courier business and losing his licence would
not only threaten his own employment, but that of his employee. Judge Flann Brennan imposed a €200 fine in respect of each charge of failing to report, failing to stop and failing to remain at the scene. In respect of the no insurance charge, he found the facts proven and dismissed the case.
Students carry on St Brigid cross making tradition
Ireland Sees Highest House Price in the EU Figures released by Eurostat today show that Ireland had the highest annual increase in house prices in the EU up to autumn 2014 (Q3 - 2013 to Q3 - 2014). Irish house prices went up by 15%, as against the EU average rise of 2.3% for the same period. House prices in the Eurozone itself went up by just 0.5% up to autumn 2014 (Q3 - 2013 to Q3 - 2014). The next highest increase in house prices was in Estonia (+13.2%), followed by Latvia and the UK (both +11.7%), Sweden (+10.3%) and Lithuania (+10.1%). Meanwhile, the largest price drops were in Slovenia (-5.4%), Italy (-3.8%) and Romania (-2.3%). Ireland also saw the highest quarterly rise in house prices in the third quarter of 2014 when house prices rose by 6.2% compared to an EU average of 1.1% and a Euro area average of 0.6%. The next highest increases were recorded in Latvia (+4.9%), and Croatia (+4.7%), and the largest falls in Slovenia (-1.1%), Romania and Malta (both -0.9%). The figures are drawn from the House Price Index compiled by each Member State's national statistical institute. For more information on the EU please contact the Europe Direct Information Centre at Dundalk Branch Library. Tel: 042-9353190 or email: libraryhelpdesk@louthcoco.ie. Also visit www.europa.eu/ireland
Sixth class students, Gabriel Cleary and Brogan Kelly
The students of Scoil Naisiunta Bhride, Faughart – the Co. Louth school at the heart of the birthplace of St Brigid - are busy crafting hundreds of the beautiful reed crosses this week, along with parents, teachers and community members, for the school’s annual fundraiser. During the week-long initiative, all students are encouraged to take part and learn how to make the distinctive crosses before St. Brigid’s Feast Day, February 1. St Brigid is attributed with creating the very first reed-woven cross that bears her name, on the deathbed of a pagan chieftain, who converted to Christianity before his death.
The cross making is now a firmly established school tradition, as the crosses are in demand by locals and hundreds of visitors to St Brigid’s Shrine in Faughart each year. In addition to the popular four armed crosses, variations include the triskele (three armed cross) and an interlaced 36-reed cross. Each year there’s a community effort with fresh rushes being sourced from the surrounding countryside, delivered by the trailer load by volunteers. The crosses will go on sale on Saturday January 31 and Sunday February 1 at St Brigid’s Shrine, with all proceeds going to the local school.
Mná na Geataí host Valentine’s Day Ball On Saturday February 14 Mná na Geataí fundraising committee will host a Valentine’s day ball in Aid of the Gary Kelly Centre in The Grove House, Dunleer. The night will begin with a champagne reception followed by a four course meal, auction and raffle. There will also be a band and a DJ with dancing until late. Tickets are priced at €50 euro each and are available from Pat’s Gift shop in
Dunleer or from any of the committee members. It is shaping up to be a night to remember with some fantastic prizes up for grabs and some great entertainment. This is the second event that will be hosted by Mná na Geataí. In October they hosted a coffee morning in the Market House in Dunleer which was very successful and saw a community coming together to support a
worthy cause. A total of €2,400 euro was raised for the Gary Kelly centre. Mná Na Geataí came about after a group of women met at the school gates while their children were at school. The group originally were a social group but when a member fell ill the women decided that the group should support her and other members of the community that have had cancer. This is when they linked up with the Gary Kelly Centre.
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House prices expected to continue increasing By Tamara O’Connell
HOUSE prices across Louth rose by 15 per cent in 2014 and are expected to jump again this year according to a new survey. The property market in the county has now moved from recovery to growth mode with a rise of nine per cent forecast for 2015. The rise in property prices is being attributed to a shortage of
family homes which is starting to kick in. “A shortage of the right homes in the right areas is behind the growth in the property market,” said Sherry Fitzgerald Carroll auctioneer Brian Carroll. “The rise in prices is allowing some homeowners to get out of the negative equity trap. Those people couldn’t sell two or three years ago but now they are able to move on.
“It’s a massive lifestyle benefit to people who are now able to change properties instead of being stuck in negative equity.” The Dundalk auctioneer said that after the 2008 crash, property prices in the town continued to fall until late 2013. “There was a noticeable increase in prices from January 2014 due to an increase in confidence amongst buyers and a shortage of property,” he said.
National Success for Dundalk Regional Skills & Training Centre Dundalk Regional Skills and Training Centre is celebrating the success of Gordon Hickey who came first in a National Skills Competition recently in Sligo. This competition welcomed entrants from all over Ireland and was held in Sligo Institute of Technology. Ray Murphy of Dundalk RST welcomed the announcement and added that “Gordon completed Phase 2 of his apprenticeship in Toolmaking with us here in Dundalk under the tuition of Tookmaking Instructor Paul Twibill and is employed by Autolaunch in Bagnelstown”. The Tool Making Apprenticeship is just one of the apprenticeships
Pipefitting and Metal Fabrication. Students from all over Ireland come to Dundalk to undertake Phase 2 of their apprenticeship which is gener-
ally a four year process. Dundalk RST (formally Solas) is one of the leading Training Centres in Ireland and the places on their courses are always very much sought after. Dundalk Regional Skills and Training Centre recently joined LMETB (formerly Louth VEC and Meath VEC) to create a new education and training entity. Peter Kierans, Chief Executive Officer of Louth Meath Education and Training Board also congratulated Gordon, his instructor Paul Tribill and colleagues in Dundalk. Gordon can now look forward to the World Finals which takes place in Brazil in August.
he won the respect of much vaunted opponents for his competitive style and fully committed play. It was fitting that Bellurgan’s finest achievement of winning the Nivea Cup in 2007 was in a team skippered by Ciaran. High amongst Ciarans finest attributes was his beaming friendly smile allied with an appreciation for anything that was done for him and his fellow footballers. As an initial outsider to the Bellurgan area he quickly established a
rapport with all club members through his friendly disposition and willingness to get involved in all aspects of the club. Bellurgan United were privileged to have had the presence of Ciaran Casey in the club and his absence leaves a massive void. Bellurgan United football club offer sincere sympathy to Ciara, Sarah, the entire Casey Family and circle of friends “Case” will be missed but forever remembered.
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Town stunned by Ciaran’s sudden passing From Page 1 Casey. When he first came to Bellurgan United he had already established a reputation as a fine footballer who had contributed handsomely to the underage success of Bay United, Shamrocks and Dundalk Schoolboys League amongst others. Very quickly he established himself as a regular in a very successful Bellurgan United team playing in the Meath & District League winning league titles and picking up individual awards.
The late Ciaran Casey
Ciaran was to the forefront when Bellurgan joined the AUL League in Dublin and
St Brigid’s candlelight procession The Feast of St Brigid will be celebrated on Sunday February 1 with the traditional Candlelight Procession from Faughart Hill to St Brigid’s Shrine.
This is the 38th staging of the procession which was first held in 1977 and will commence at 8pm regardless of weather. The lighting of the fire and blessing of St Brigid’s Crosses,
candles and torches will take place prior to the procession. All are invited to attend the event and participants are advised to wear suitable clothing.
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Over 2,000 on Dundalk housing list By Tamara O’Connell
THERE are over 2,000 people on the housing waiting list in the Municipal District of Dundalk, according to the latest report released by Louth County Council (LCC). The LCC Housing & Communities Progress Report showed that there were 2,101 people on the housing waiting list up to November 30, 2014. The report which was dated January 5 also revealed that 15 people presented as homeless to
the housing authority last December. Ten people were offered advice and support including fast tracking for rent supplement eligibility. Three were placed in emergency temporary accommodation; one person refused an offer of temporary emergency accommodation and one was not eligible. Meanwhile, a report on antisocial behaviour (ASB) revealed that out of 116 ASB complaints received by LCC, only five of the complaints were dismissed.
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A HORSE charity in Omeath has appealed for help in finding two of its Shetland ponies both of whom have been specially trained to work with children with special needs. Holly’s Horse Haven issued an appeal to find Tyson and Bam Bam who went missing after they were borrowed by what they thought was a charity organisation’s foster home. The co-founder of Holly’s Horse Haven, Elaine Duffy, is appealing for the safe return of the ponies.
“We’ve had about eight sightings all over the country but most of them are negative We have a few positive leads that we will check out today”, said Elaine. “Most of the sightings are a case of mistaken identity. We have found a few Shetland ponies that need our help and we are organising bringing one up to the Haven from Cork. “Every cloud has a silver lining so hopefully those horses will get a better life but we still really want to find Tyson and Bam Bam.” Elaine added: “It’s really, re-
ally important that we can trace or catch up with where they have gone. We were told they were stolen. I want to stress that if somebody has bought the ponies in all innocence off whoever it is that took them, then we won’t take them off them. “We would ensure that they’re safe and they’re okay but we wouldn’t want to cause stress to any children or anything if the families have bought them in good faith. “The two of them are very friendly, and know their names. Both come to their names.”
Dundalk man given chance to avoid jail on drugs charges A 50-year-old man who pleaded guilty to drugs charges at Dundalk District Court was given the opportunity to avoid a jail term when his case was remanded for a Community Service Report. Judge Flann Bren-
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to be a football millionaire’, having gambled away over £7m? 8 Novels Who wrote the spy books, ‘The Constant Gardener’ and ‘The Tailor of Panama’? 9 Cartoons and Comics Who used ‘Hare Remover’ to make himself invisible? 10 Television In The Sopranos, what was the name of Tony’s daughter? The Stinker Liam Neeson played one single League of Ireland match for what club when he came on as a substitute against Shamrock Rovers?
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Turned to crime to pay for drugs
A man who turned to crime in an effort to pay for drugs and pay off debts is making an effort to get clean from all drugs. Brendan Toal of 17 Doolargy Ave, Dundalk, told Dundalk District Court that he was now clean from all hard drugs and trying to get off weed when he appeared to answer theft charges. The court heard that on April 25 at 5.50am Gardai were contacted in relation to a male on Peter St
and Barrack St, and when they arrived the defendant fled the scene dropping a hammer, two Nintendo consoles and games. He was later apprehended and admitted theft of the items while also telling Gardai that he had broken into two cars in Bay Estate two days earlier. Solicitor, Eleanor Kelly, stated that the 19 year old defendant was unemployed and had started on drugs at the age of 14. He had
been hanging around with the wrong crowd and the offences were the result of his drug difficulties. He had been robbing to pay for drugs and debts, but was now off hard drugs and hoping to come off weed. She stated that Mr Toal apologised for his actions and was trying to turn his life around. Judge Grainne O’Neill adjourned the case to March 11 for a Probation Report.
Cricket club look forward to season
Dundalk Cricket Club held it’s fifth AGM on Saturday January 24 at The Spirit Store. A lively discussion amongst the members present laid down a clear path for the year ahead and the main aim of the club will be to increase it’s presence amongst the schools of the area and to build up the youth section. The final amount of the clubs 2013 grant has now been spent and the club will be acquiring two new batting cages in 2015 which will bring up a total of three practice lanes and put the club on a par with most other clubs in Leinster. Election of the officers proceeded and the following were returned: President: Pat Kavanagh; Chairman: Brendan Waters; Vice Chairman: Ian McEvoy; Secretary: Derek Turner; Treasurer: Michael Hughes; PRO: Eddie Bosano-Andrews. Brian Morris the treasurer since the foundation of the club in 2009 stood down to make way for Michael Hughes and the club recorded its appreciation for the good job that Brian has done during his tenure in office. The 2015 season fixtures have now been published on the club’s website and once again the club would encourage all those interested in the game to attend any of the club’s matches.
LMETB endorse National Youth Survey The National Youth Strategy is being developed by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) and consists of a variety of consultative approaches including an online survey and a facilitator-led event in Croke Park on January 31st. This consultative process will
inform the development and priorities for young people’s services in Ireland up until 2020. The DCYA have asked Louth & Meath Education & Training Board (LMETB) to promote this consultation process across Louth. The most recent census
shows that there are 24,000 10 to 24 year olds in Louth. Ian Walker, LMETB Youth Officer commented that “a number of Youth Centres, Voluntary Youth Clubs, Youthreach Centres and Secondary Schools across the area have already submitted survey returns but LMETB are keen to
involve as many young people between the ages of 10 and 24 to express their opinion by completing the online survey James Reilly, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs invites all young people between the age of 15 and 18 to participate in the Croke Park event.
Online Surveys must be completed 30th January. Further details are available on www.lmetb.ie or www.dcya. ie under ‘National Youth Strategy’ For more information please contact Ian Walker (042 9334047) or Elma McMahon (046 9068200).
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a Gray. Kate McNally, Aileen Lennon and Fion
Colin, Geraldine and Matt O’Connor.
Assault at end of First Communion A woman out celebrating a First Comunion saw the day come to an end when she assaulted a hotel manager and a Garda who came to investigate. Caroline McDonagh of 54 Grange Drive, Dundalk, who pleaded guilty to public order and assault charges, had the case against her adjourned for a Probation Report. Insp Yvonne Murphy told Dundalk District Court that on May 11 last year, Gardai were called to a public order incident and assault at the Fairways Hotel. The manager had received a kick and the defendant attempted to remove his glasses. Outside the hotel, Ms McDonagh, assaulted a Garda, causing minor bruising to her face. Solicitor, Eleanor Kelly, stated
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that her client is a 37-year-old married woman with five children. She had been at a First Communion when a lot of drink was taken and things got out of hand. Ms Kelly added that the defendant suffers from depression and is on medication, which she accepts she shouldn’t have mixed with alcohol. She is very embarrassed by the incident of which she has very little recollection. The defendant is learning to deal with alcohol issues and says she will not be back before the court again. Judge Grainne O’Neill commented that an assault on anyone was bad enough without that being a Garda, and was told that the defendant would have no problem in apologising. The case was adjourned to March 11th.
Training Centre receives top award Farm
LMETB Regional Skills & Training Centre in Dundalk was presented with an “Outstanding Centre of Excellence Award” for delivery of IT certifications. This award is presented by Prodigy Learning to recognise exceptional performance in delivering internationally recognised IT certifications from industry leaders such as Adobe, Autodesk and Microsoft. The RSTC is the first Centre to receive this award in Ireland. Charlotte Neary from Dundalk RST stated: “This new Outstanding Centre of Excellence Award is to recognise a select group of centres that reach the highest
Safety Walk
Andrew Flood, Director, Prodigy Learning congratulating LMETB’s Peter Egan on their National Award.
level of achievement’. The Regional Skills & Training Centre achieved this new recognition through par-
ticular success with delivery of the Adobe Certified Associate, Microsoft Office Specialist and Microsoft
Technology Associate programmes at the centre in Dundalk and in satellite sites throughout the region”.
Worklink: Make your CV work for you Worklink are running a CV Workshop “Make your CV work for you” on Wednesday February 4 from 7pm to 9pm in O Fiaich College, Dundalk. This workshop is intended for people who want guidance on how to write a CV and what to include in it. The session will include tips
on making a good first impression on an employer. It will also include information on producing an effective cover letter. Worklink volunteers will be there to answer your questions and give guidance on what employers look for in job candidates. Ceinwen Fergus, Worklink’s
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North East Regional Coordinator, said “Many people find they need help when applying for jobs. Our workshops give participants a chance to find out what employers and business people are looking for. We are able to provide guidance from HR professionals and
career coaches who can give jobseekers useful hints on how to get their CVs noticed. All our events are run by volunteers.” Worklink is a volunteer organisation which provides information and support to unemployed jobseekers. It has been active in the North East for nearly two
years and has helped over 100 people in the area with CV and interview preparation. Places are free to unemployed jobseekers, but you will need to book beforehand. For more information or to book your free place, call Ceinwen on 087 7988008 or email ceinwen@worklink.ie.
LOUTH IFA are organising a Farm Safety Walk on the farm of Andrew Purcell, Kiltallaght Farm, Termonfeckin on Tuesday February 3 from 11am to 1pm. Niall O Lamhna, Teagasc, will be taking participants through the various areas on the farm where extra attention and vigilance should be exercised. Louth IFA is committed to making our farms safer working environments. The more aware we all become of the possible dangers, the safer our work and our farm families will be”, a spokesperson stated. All farmers are asked to make every effort to attend. Enquiries contact Ríona 087 6693233. Louth IFA County Executive meeting will take place on Monday January 26 in the Monasterboice Inn at 8.30 sharp.
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in Brief
Pilgrimage To Medjugorje
A special pilgrimage to Medjugorje will leave Ireland on Wednesday April 22 for seven nights. Spiritual advisor Fr Paul Montague from the Holy Redeemer Church Dundalk will also make the trip to Medjugorje. Limited places are available for anybody wishing to travel. Contact James on 0867252528 or Tommy on 0863597737.
Talk In The Spirit Store
Rachel Pearson will give an account of the conservation of hornbills in Malaysia by way of an illustrated talk on Monday February 2 at the Spirit Store, Dundalk Docks. The talk is entitled “The Mysterious Plain Pounched Hornbills of SE Asia” - the talk will also cover the adventure whereby Louthborn Rachel ended up in Malaysia.
Bridge Club
Dundalk Bridge Club welcome new members to their weekly Friday sessions from 10.30am to 12.30pm at The Ramparts. Table money is €2.
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St Patrick’s Day Parade Preparations are well underway for the 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Parade which will take place on Tuesday March 17 at 1pm. The theme for this year’s parade is “Myth, Magical & Miracles” which the committee is hosting a roundtable workshop for community groups/clubs interested in creating an artistic entry in the Tain Theatre on Tuesday January 27 with Paul Hayes the director of An Tain Theatre. The St Patrick’s Day committee would encourage all clubs, sports, art, dramatic, dance, religious, language or other groups to take part in this year’s parade again or for the first time this year - Everyone is welcome. The parade in
Dundalk is an institution at this stage. It brings groups, schools, and young people together from across communities and that’s why it works so well and continues to get bigger and better every year. At the moment the parade has two main sponsors in local companies, Horseware and Moffett Engineering, who are celebrating their 30th and 70th anniversaries respectively. If you or any group/organisation or club you know of or are actively involved with would like to take part this year please e-mail certs@dundalk.ie or phone 042 93 36343 and ask for KerryAnn or Kim to get more information.
Marist students pictured with Jenna Downing
World’s top skater visits Marist There was great excitement in St Mary’s College on Wednesday when the World number one female inline Skating Champion, Jenna Downing visited the school. Jenna met 16 First Year students who were randomly selected to participate in the ‘Sky living for Sports’ programme. Jenna is an Athlete Mentor for Sky Sports Living for Sports,
a free secondary schools initiative that uses sport stars and sport skills to boost confidence, change behaviours, increase attainment and improve life skills. Throughout the programme students will engage in a number of activities developing a range of skills that can be applied to their personal and school life. Jenna highlighted the impor-
c tance of sport to the Marist stu-c dents. fi “Sport has impacted on my life massively and I know thata without sport I wouldn’t be thew person that I am today. I’ve beenl lucky enough to make amazingc friends and receive some fantas-1 tic opportunities. Sport has given me the motivation, drive and courage to push myself and be the best person that I can be.”
Young singers wanted for Dundalk children’s choir Music Generation Louth is looking for as many young singers as possible to join Dundalk Children’s Choir. Rehearsals get underway on Tuesday 10 February at the Music Generation Louth Centre, Continuing Educa-
tion Building (just beside CBS Primary School) on Chapel St and will run from 5.15pm to 6.15pm weekly. Membership is open to anyone from Second Class upwards. No audition is necessary. The only require-
ment is to love singing and enjoy making new friends. The group is led by Newry-born choral conductor Clare McEvoy who brings a wealth of experience and training to her role as Choir Director.
The choir will be working on a wide range of songs and have a number of exciting performances in store during 2015 to keep everyone inspired! Dundalk Children’s Choir provides a really affordable
and fun way to get children involved in music making. Membership costs €30 per term/€60 annually. For anyone already attending music lessons with Music Generation Louth, membership is totally free.
For further information check out the website www. musicgenerationlouth.ie or contact the Music Generation Louth Office, LMETB,M Chapel St, Dundalk email:r musicgeneration@lmetb.iei or tel 042 9364635. a
Geraldine O’Connor’s 40th in The Castle Bar
Emma and Shauna Flanagan.
Pauline Martin and Briege Larkin.
Saoirse O’Connor and Megan Muc kian.
Mark Bronagh Larkin, Emer Murphy and
Lillie and Terry Dullaghan.
Larkin.
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Aideen McKenna and Kate Molloy.
RCNE in need of volunteers
Due to the increase in the demand for their services, Rape Crisis North East are urgently seeking experienced volunteer counsellors to provide a crisis counselling and psychotherapy service to male and female clients, who have experienced recent or past rape, sexual assault and/or childhood sexual abuse. It is essential for the volunteer counsellors to have a professional counselling/psychotherapy qualification; are fully accredited or are working towards accreditation with IACP, BACP or anequivalent. It is also desirable for the counsellor to have completed the 12-day Post Graduate Certificate
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Course – ‘Issues of Sexual Violence: the Counselling Process’ with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. We know that free time is precious to you and we appreciate any time you can offer to assist us in supporting those impacted by sexual violence. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer counsellor for RCNE please email your curriculum vitae to: manager@rcne.ie or contact the administrative office at 042 933 9491. For counselling, information or advocacy support please phone RCNE on their freephone helpline number 1800 21 21 22.
Members of the SONG cast of Sweeney Todd during rehearsals. Sweeney Todd The Musical will be staged in An Tain Theatre, Dundalk from Wednesday February 4 to Saturday 7
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in Brief Post Polio fundraiser
The Post Polio Support Group have come up with a novel way of raising funds. They are asking couples to consider donating €2 to the group for every guest at their wedding. A wedding day donation will go to provide services and support to the Post Polio Support Group in the Louth area. For further details contact the group on 01 8898920 or email ppsg.ie. Louth Land of Legends attended the National Holiday Show in Belfast last weekend and will also be heading for the event in Dublin next week. It is encouraging interested parties to be involved in the new county brochure that will be launched this year, funded by Louth County Council. Any images or stories for the county would be welcomed for the publication. Email: info@carllingford.ie. Pictured are Frances Taylor Cooley Peninsula Tourism Officer, Sinead Roche Dundalk Tourism Officer and Tim Mullins Glen Gat Guesthouse Dundalk
Support group meeting for bereaved parents ANAM Cara, the national organisation that provides support services to bereaved parents and families is hosting a Bereavement Information Evening in Applewood Community Centre, Swords, Co Dublin on Wednesday February 18 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. This event gives parents an opportunity to hear an experienced bereavement
professional talk about the many challenges families have to face into after the death of their son or daughter. Guest speaker is Peter Hanlon and the topic for the evening is “A Parent’s Grief and Loss”. Peter is a Bereavement Therapist working in private practice. He facilitates the family bereavement camps at
Barretstown and has extensive experience working with bereaved parents. Peter’s work also includes training of volunteers and supervision of the support team for A Little Lifetime Foundation (ALLF). Peter’s talk will cover: The journey through the intense grief after the death of your child; Coping as a bereaved Mum and Dad; The everyday
challenges of grief and loss Please contact info@ anamcara.ie before Tuesday, February 17 or call 01 4045378. All Anam Cara Services are provided free of charge to parents. Anam Cara North Dublin hold Parent Evenings on the third Wednesday of each month. To find out more please visit www.anamcara.ie.
In breach of barring order A woman who pleaded guilty to a breach of a barring order was sentenced to three months in prison at Dundalk District. Judge Flann Brennan told Linda Gernon of Drumbilla, Kilcurry, that the only way to stop her reoffending was by sentencing her, following the incident on January 8 this year. Solicitor, Dermot Monahan, had asked the court to consider a suspended sentence.
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Man who turned his life around is changed character
A man who committed a number of offences in his early 20s while addicted to cocaine and alcohol has managed to free himself from those difficulties and turn his life around. Aaron McCann, with an address at 6 Villas 2, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk was described as being a “character completely at odds with where he was”, when he appeared at Dundalk District Court to answer charges arising from incidents between 2005 and 2010. The court heard that on November 21, 2009, Gardai stopped the defendant on suspicion of drink driving when he gave his name as Francis McCann who was subsequently convicted as a result. However, on speaking to Francis McCann, Gardai established that Aaron McCann was the driver and the conviction was set aside. On September 19, 2010, Gardai stopped the defendant who was observed driving from side to side at Grange Drive, Muirhevnamor, and a specimen later revealed he was over the limit for driving. Insp Martin Beggy also outlined that on February 27, 2008, the Department of Social Wel-
fare reported that a cheque for €1,516, belonging to a woman, had been fraudulently lodged into Aaron McCann’s account. When arrested, the defendant admitted finding the cheque and lodging it. All compensation was paid. On April 18, 2009, a woman reported a car stolen from outside her house after the keys had been taken. Gardai observed the car with Mr McCann driving and he was arrested. On another date, Gardai received a report of windows being damaged on the Avenue Road and they attended the scene where they saw two men smashing windows on a new property. One of the men arrested was Aaron McCann and damage was estimated at €5,000. The defendant was observed driving at speed and doing a handbrake turn on September 20, 2010. Gardai, who had seen Mr McCann, driving the car earlier had to pull in off the road. They followed the vehicle which was abandoned and saw the defendant running away. Barrister, Irene Sands, stated that her client’s last conviction was in 2007 and that these offences occurred between 2005 and 2010. He had contacted his
solicitor in an attempt to have all matters finalised. “All these offences were committed when he was in his early 20s and at the time was struggling with cocaine and alcohol addiction. He has been drug free for five years and hasn’t drank since 2012, while he now lives with his partner and three children. “He is now in a different position as he is working full time. He trains children in his local Mullaghbawn GAA club every Friday night and is active in the community. His character now is completely at odds with where he was”, added Ms Sands. The barrister stated that while the defendant was aware of the seriousness of the offences, he would be grateful for the opportunity to carry out Community Service. In respect of the drink driving charges, Judge Flann Brennan imposed a fine of €200 and six year disqualification on each offence. In relation to the criminal damage charge, the judge adjourned the case for a Community Service Report and recommended 200 hours in lieu of eight months. Other charges were taken into consideration.
Age-friendly initiative picks up award
The inaugural Age Friendly Achievement and Recognition Awards 2014 took place in Cavan on Tuesday afternoon with the Age Friendly Community Innovation Award going to Cultaca Supporting Older People, Dundalk, Co. Louth, from left Rob Bond, Anne Marron, Harry Conaty representing An Post, Sponsor and Dr. Lucia Carragher.
The work of Dundalk’s Cultaca Supporting Older People initiative in helping make communities more age-friendly was recognised with a special award at a recent cermony. The local group picked up the Age Friendly Community Innovation Award at the ceremony in Cavan as seven projects from across the country were recognised for their innovative and creative approaches to making Ireland a great place in which to grow old and the inaugural Age Friendly Recognition and
Achievement Awards. The event was hosted by Age Friendly Ireland, the home of Ireland’s Age Friendly Cities and Counties Programme. The Age Friendly Cities and Counties Programme in Ireland has been running for five years and it aims to make Ireland a truly great place in which to grow old. The Programme is built on the recognition of the valuable role that older people can and should play in shaping their communities for the better.
Voting in Nigeria
My fellow Nigerians in Louth, we should try to educate our people on their voting rights in the forthcoming February 14, 2015 presidential election. It is glaring, our economy is sinking, no good schools, roads are dilapidated, more epileptic electricity supply, no good medical facilities, no accountability, corruption has increased more than before and no adequate security which is the backbone of development. We need changes that can reduce unemployment, ensure security of people’s lives and properties. We should not allow our personal ambition, political interest, ethnic and religious parochialisms to prevent us from seeing the light. So, theWesternWorld should send lots of international observers to effectively oversee and monitor the entire nation especially the Eastern Zones, Rivers, Delta, Edo, Lagos, etc Matthew Arekame.
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Geraldine O’Connor’s 40th in The Castle Bar
Caoimhe Gaffey, John Casey, Mich ael O'Connor and Shannon Sage.
Anne Marie McGeeney and Nigel Muckian.
Gerard and Eoin Larkin, Geraldine O'Connor and Thomas Larkin.
Geraldine and Saoirse O'Connor.
Gerard and Marie Larkin.
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Family Notices
Irene Dunne (Mrs Lovett) with members of the SONG cast of Sweeney Todd during rehearsals. Sweeney Todd The Musical will be staged in An Tain Theatre, Dundalk from Wednesday February 4 to Saturday 7
In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements. In Memoriam
In Memoriam McEneaney In loving memory of Brigid McEneaney, 60 Market Street, Dundalk, whose anniversary occurs on Thursday 27th January. Treasured thoughts of one so dear Often bring a silent tear
CLARKE
Thoughts of scenes that have long passed
1st ANNIVERSARY Years roll on but memories last. In Loving Memory of Bernard Clarke, 5 Chestnut Grove , Dun- —Always remembered by Marileer, whose 1st Anniversary oc- an, Frank and families. curs on 1st February. Remembrance wishes we send today,
novena
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART To a star in the sky not far away, Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I Engraved in gold on a cloud asked you for many favours. This time I ask you for this special faabove, vour (mention it). Take it, dear For you with all our love. Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where —From Your Loving Family 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). M.N.
Our Weekly Deadline For Family Notices is 4pm Fridays prior to Wednesday Publication.
Aggressive towards Gardai
A man who became abusive to Gardai after they called to a house in Fatima Park told Dundalk District Court that the incident scarred Christmas for himself and his family. Gary Quinn of 23 Fatima Park apologised for his actions on December 21 last year which resulted in him being fined €200. The court heard that Gardai attended Fatima Park and spoke to the defendant who was shouting and acting in an aggressive manner. As there were children present he agreed to go outside the house. He became aggressive and started shouting at members of the public before being arrested. Solicitor, Sean T O’Reilly, stated that his client had more drink than was good for him and pointed out that the incident scarred his Christmas and his family’s Christmas. He said that he was very drunk and wished to apologise. Judge Flann Brennan imposed a fine of €100 in respect of charges of threatening and abusive behaviour and intoxication in a public place.
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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 ADVERTISE YOUR HOUSE Premises for rent or sale to 60,000 readers a week from €5. Telephone Dundalk Leader 042 9320888
MOVE TO WELLNESS—Techniques to help cope with stress. Thursdays 11-12. Pastoral Centre (Old Magnet) Commencing January 15th, 22nd, 29th Februay 5th, 12th and 19th. Drop into any session. Cost €7.00 Concessions €5.00 For information call Geraldine 0872107739 or Mary 087-2570661. Get fit the fun way and learn to dance, the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Jive or even your first wedding dance in a relaxed and friendly environment. Classes now taking place in the Lisdoo, Tuesday 8-10pm. Also classes in St. Michael’s Hall Carlingford Monday’s from 8-10pm, beginners welcome, Contact 086 357 3271 for further information. PIANO AND GUITAR LESSONS—Learn to play today. Call 087 710 5258. www. dundalkmusiclessons.com Dundalk Hypnotherapy - Hypnotherapy treatments to quit smoking, weight loss, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, fears and phobias and many more. www.dundalkhypnosis.com - Call 0851192854 YOGA CLASSES – 8 Roden Place, Dundalk. Every Thursday at 5.45pm for Age 55 +, at 7pm Yoga-Flow for improvers. Free trials. Contact 085 734 7133 or email yogawell@gmail.com REIKI—Reiki drop in sessions. 30 Minute Reiki every Tuesday Starting Feb 3rd 7 – 9.30 pm. Out comers Building, 8 Roden Place, (Under the arch), Dundalk. Contact Linda: 085 108 0493. SUGAR CRAFT—Cake Decoration & Flower Arranging Classes. Contact Rhona 086 323 1365 or email: petals.bows@ yahoo.ie for further info.
CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING Inspection & Repair. Tel Paul McArdle 0429332491/0876660094 - Email tribalky@ yahoo.com PERFECT FIT ALTERATIONS—For all your sewing needs. Curtains, Hems, Zips & Repairs. 10% off for Slimming World members. Castletown Road: Tel: 042 9327837. CHIMNEY CLEANER—The Clean sweep, clean & tidy, no dust. Brush & Vac. Also gutter cleaning. Contact - Cahal 087225-9799 LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE GIFT? Create a personalised newspaper page to celebrate a special occasion - birthday, anniversary, birth, sporting success etc. Contact 086 3238328 www.frontpagenews.ie A VAN & DRIVER available for furniture removal, also single items, 3 piece suites, cookers, fridges, washing machines. Day & night Tel 086 8704908 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE—Repairs, building plastering plumbing, painting, tiling, concreting, patios, gardening, PVC facia and soffits, carpentry. Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Tel Michael 085-858-8090 BUILDING—McElroy UPVC products. For a competitive quote for all Home Improvements, extensions, sunrooms & conservatories. All PVC products supplies & fitted, fascia, soffit & guttering. We also have a complete range of PVC doors & windows. Complete bathroom refurbishment, painting, decorating, wall & floor tiling. Contact anytime, on 087 260 2501. WE CAN DISTRIBUTE your leaflets from €65 + vat per thousand Phone Dundalk Leader 042 932 0888 EAMONN COONEY TVs—AERIAL & SATELLITE, T.V, Freeview & Freesat Saorview Service & Repairs. Eamonn Cooney T.V. Phone 087 267 1809 GRIMLEY’S DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK— TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales & repairs. 042 935 4343.
DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE— MoneyGram Money Transfer; Pay Household Bills; Payzone/Postpoint; Buy Stamps; Phone Top-ups; Prepaid Credit Cards; Sterling and Euro Cheques Available; Best Rates Guaranteed; No Commission. 8 Park St (Open 7 Days, 8am -11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (Open Mon-Sat). Call 042 9339922/9370101; www.dundalkbureaudechange.com – Accepting All Major Credit and Debit Cards. WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIALS—Beautiful wedding photography professional taken and presented in Picture Book Album With 150 photographs for €750.00 Peter Hughes Photography 087-256-1161 or 042-9333732 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. everkleen.ie HOUSE & APARTMENT CLEANING Service. Specializing in Re-Let & Spring Cleaning. Fully insured. For a free quotation contact Everkleen 042 9352717 / 087 6873188, www.everkleen.ie CLEANEST & KEENEST—Have your windows, carpet or suite of furniture cleaned at keenest prices. Also guttering, fascia boards, power hosing. Call Damien 0868469559 or 0879319243 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. DUNDALK COMPUTER REPAIR CENTRE—We fix PCs, laptops, tablets, ipads, iphones and smartphones. All computer services. Includes new antivirus and microsoft office. Free callout service. No fix no fee! 9am to 10pm. 7 days a week. Call Gerard 085 128 6436.042 932 8301 A ALTERATIONS—Celebrating 21 Years in business. Zips in Jackets €15, zips in trousers & jeans €10.50. Dry cleaning service. Long Walk Shopping Centre.
RING-A-DRINK 9337229 Always excellent value, we deliver 5pm – 10pm daily. Northend Bar, Bridge Street Tel 042 933 7229 ACE GARDEN SERVICES—Tree topping, felling, hedge trimming. RUBBISH REMOVALS – Garage clearance, House & Garden refuse. Permit holder. Contact: Tom 085-113-3358 FORTUNE TELLER—Available for appointment, private or group bookings. Tel. Alison 042 9335102. Magician & Balloon Modeller available for all parties, communions, confirmation etc., contact ‘Odenni’ Owen Rice 042-9372455 or 0872473342 TIME 2 SHINE—Cleaning Services, Commercial and Domestic Cleaning for Windows, Fascia & Soffit, Gutter Clearing, House & Office Cleaning, Chimney & Stove Cleaning, Oil burner service. General Maintenance Tel 085 145 9854 or www.time2shine.ie ALL ROOFING REPAIRS—All roofing repairs, we fix gutters, fascia & soffit, all broken tiles, slates, ridge and banger blue and torch –on. All work guaranteed, 25 years experience, free quotations Tel Paul 086 8184827 PAINTER—20 years experience. Reliable and tidy. Gutter & window cleaning. All areas covered. Tel. Brian 086 893 7692 / 042 935 4547. CARPENTER AVAILABLE—28 years experience. Doors, Floors, Shelving, Flat packs, Side gates, Fencing, Loft ladders, etc. Also tiling, painting, wallpapering, quality finish. For a free quote call Des on 0876180150. GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE— Suites/Antique furniture repaired and re-covered. Better than new. 086-0800788 MOBILE HAIRDRESSER—Mobile Hairdresser, Cut €20, Colour €30, Highlights full head + cut €65. Contact Emma 085156-0788 BUILDER & HOME MAINTAINENCE— Building, woodwork, painting, lawn cutting, all jobs. No job to big or too small.
ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SERVICED—Washing machines, hobs, ovens, tumble driers etc. Phone Gerry 0874635427. CONTRACT CLEANERS—Will clean Office’s, Houses, B & B’S, Hairdressers etc. Dundalk area. Competitive rates. References available. Contact: Audrey 087958-1747 or www.whistlecleandundalk. com HOME REPAIRS & IMPROVEMENTS— Contact Donal Shields Building Services. Phone 087 267 9142. Email donalshields@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook.
articles for sale BEDS & FURNITURE DIRECT—Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, chests, lockers, pine beds etc., also furniture removals call 086 870 4908 anytime. DEALGAN FURNITURE Longwalk, Dundalk (inside The Paint Store). For a wide range of Bedroom & Dining room Furniture, Beds & Mattresses made to any size, always a selection of quality second-hand furniture on display. Suite ReUpholstery and Furniture Repair Service. Tel 042 932 9111 or call Paddy 086 3207383 BEDS BEDS BEDS—For the largest selection of beds in Dundalk at unbeatable prices, beds from €79. The Bed Store Unit 24 Northlink Retail Park, Dundalk Tel 042 9320927 MAN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE—For sale. Brand new. Unwanted raffle prize. €200 o.n.o. Phone 0877821281. DISHWASHER—White freestanding whirlpool dishwasher. Perfect working order. €60 O.N.O. Ph: 089-231-5025
Classes & courses TEFL ENGLISH TEACHER—Available for private tutoring, all levels from beginner through to advanced. 15% discount on pre-booked lessons. MY HOME/YOUR HOME Tutoring Service. Competitive hourly rates. Tel. Peter 086 811 1495 or www.tefllouth.com to arrange appointment. MEDITATION—Make real changes in 2015 with Meditation. Classes on Mondays at 8pm and Saturdays 11am, Ramparts Road, Dundalk, opposite Dundalk Lighting. Everyone, including beginners
special services DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE— Best Rates Guaranteed. No Commission. We Buy and Sell All Major Currencies; Electronic Bank Transfers; US and Australian Dollars. 8 Park St (Open 7 Days, 8am -11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (Open Mon-Sat) - Call 042 9339922/9370101; www.dundalkbureaudechange.com. Accepting All Major Credit and Debit
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HEDGING PLANTS—Hedging plants for sale. Golden privet, silver privet, green privet all €1.30 each. Viburnum €1.50 each. 3 ft high Grizelenia €1 each. Laurals 2ft high €1.50 each. Box cones €20/€25, Box plants €1.50 each. Contact: 087-0689-521
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CIVIL ENGINEERS—Civil Engineers, Electricians, Plumbers, Welders (Tig/ Steel/Copper), Painters, Tradesmen, Plant Operators, Cherry Picker Drivers, Scaffolders Basic/Adv, Tilers, Steel fabricators, CiQ.S, Foremen, Project Managers and Labourers required for Leinster Region. Pracownicy Budowlani z safe passem potrzebni w Leinster Region. Please email cv to jobs@clsrecruitment. ie
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TEMPEST ANNUAL’S—Tempest Annual’s and old Dundalk memorabilia wanted. Contact: 087-768-3547
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MISSING CAT—Friendly neutered one year old cat missing since Christmas week. All black. Last seen Riverside Drive. Really missed by owners. Please contact if seen. 0894064106
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Geraldine O’Connor’s 40th in The Castle Bar
Nicole Rogers, Brendan Larkin, Cono r Stokes and Shauna Flanagan.
Mary and Nancy Carroll with Sharon Parkes and Richie Cassidy.
ldine celebrated her 40th birthday Colin and Geraldine O'Connor. Gera on Saturday night. Bar le Cast at a surprise party in The
Eithne Coleman and Kenneth Shields.
Triona and Kathleen Magill.
Barry and Jennifer Durnin.
Emma and Carol Anne Flanagan, Gera ldine
Colin, Matt, Tiernan, Geraldine and Daithi O'Connor.
O'Connor and Francine Flanagan.
Brendan Larkin, Shauna Flanagan, Geraldine O'Connor and Emma Flanagan.
Rugby Club eye All-Ireland title It’s a big weekend for Dundalk Rugby Club are hoping to be crowned All-Ireland Champions on Saturday afternoon. The local side will travel to Armagh to take on Bangor in the All-Ireland Junior Cup Final and a big travelling support is expected to cheer them on. Those wishing to attend should note that buses for the final are steadily filling up and anyone interested in travelling should contact 087-2795429 or fixtures@dundalkrfc.ie. Cost is €10 for adults and €6 for all others. Admission to grounds on the day will be £5. In action over the weekend, Dundalk 2nds defeated Clondalkin 3632 in an epic battle in the Leinster league. Clondalkin struck first but Owen McNally replied with a try, followed by efforts from Tiarnan Gonnelly and Robbie Shields, in a
game that remained tight to the end. With five minutes remaining, Dundalk were four points down but a try from Aaron Kernan helped clinch the victory. Dundalk Under 11 Sharks kicked off their 2015 campaign in great style away to Naas RFC on a fine Sunday morning perfect for rugby. Naas RFC have a reputation for producing fine under age sides, so the boys were aware a tough test awaited them and they would need to be at their best. 26 sharks made the long early morning trip to Naas and they were split into 2 evenly matched teams, the Black Sharks and the White Sharks. Dundalk RFC have drawn Wicklow RFC at home in Round 2 of the Provincial Towns Cup with the match to be played at home on Sunday February 22, at 3pm.
Helena Mullins, Glen Gat House, The Crescent, Dundalk who recently graduated with Honours B.A. degree in Communications and Media through Irish at NUI Galway.
Community Alert initiatives are making an impact
The latest meeting of the Cooley Community Alert was held on Thursday January 8 in St Mary’s Hall. A good attendance was noted for the first meeting of the year. A number of people spoke from the floor praising the current work being done, which includes installing new burglar alarms, locks. chains and various other security measures to help give peace of mind to our elderly and vulnerable citizens. A discussion then took place regarding our text alert system, it was felt by many that it was having a very positive effect in helping to apprehend criminals after their deeds, but that it was also having the effect of preventing crimes being committed and a number of incidents were cited to back up these claims. There are many new Community Alert signs erected with both the Garda and text alert numbers on them and the committee would ask people to perhaps save them on their phones in case you ever need them. The next meeting will be on February 19 in St Mary’s Hall, Cooley,and as usual members and non members are most welcome.
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Busy time at Spirit Store Reelin In The Showband Years January 30 Tickets €25
The St Louis U-19 team who lost out to Manor House College, Raheny in the FAI Leinster League match in Oriel Park on Friday.
Given chance to avoid conviction A man who became aggressive towards Gardai was given the chance to avoid a conviction if he paid €150 to the North Louth Hospice. Fintan Donnelly of 33 Grange Drive, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to charges of intoxication in a public place and, threatening and abusive behaviour arising from an incident at
Anne St on September 1, 2014. Dundalk District Court heard that on that date Gardai responded to a 999 call and when they arrived at the scene they saw two males involved in an altercation. They were told to leave but Mr Donnelly became aggressive and was shouting abuse. Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that his client apologised
and that on the night he had words with a would-be friend and had too much to drink. He asked that the 20-year-old unemployed man be given the chance to remain conviction-free. Judge Grainne O’Neill told the defendant that if he paid €150 to the North Louth Hospice by February 18 she would apply the Probation Act.
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The Three Tenors plus Drogheda Orchestral Collective February 14 Tickets €25
LAMBERT PUPPET THEATRE Presents
HANSEL & GRETEL with Bosco February 15th 3pm €10
Isla Grant 21st February Tickets €25
It promises to be a busy time at the Spirit Store with a number of top acts on their way to the venue on the Quay. On February 6, the Villagers will be previewing new songs from their forthcoming album. Tickets are €20 and available on www. spiritstore.ie or at the bar. Meanwhile, on Thursday February 5, Jarrod Dickenson will perform as part of his Irish tour. The awardwinning Texan’s show starts at 8.30pm. On Tuesday February 17, Eddi Reader will play at the Spirit Store as part of what will be her seventh annual tour. Eddi will be performing with John Douglas and Boo Hewerdine on guitars, Alan Kelly on piano accordion and Kevin McGuire on double bass.
With a career spanning over three decades, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. Having first hit the limelight in the 1980’s with the group Fairground Attraction (who enjoyed huge chart success with their debut No.1 single Perfect and album First of a Million Kisses), Eddi went on to collaborate on many celebrated projects throughout the years, famously harmonizing with Annie Lennox while touring with the Eurythmics and paying her punk dues with a successful stint in the group Gang of Four. However it has been Eddi’s subsequent solo albums that have cemented her image as a powerful figure in British music.
HOLLYWOOD’S HOTTEST Mary Duff & Dominic Kirwan in aid of A Chance for Alice HOLISTIC CRAFT SKINCARE NOW & PSYCHIC FAIR AVAILABLE IN NEWRY Sunday 8th February The Ultimate Crowne Plaza Hotel GLAMGLOW® ARRIVES IN THERAPIE CLINIC Eagles Dundalk 27th February Tickets €25
Beauty editor’s everywhere have been eager to get their hands on the award winning GlamGlow®. Major magazines including Vogue and Elle have featured this magic mud, so what’s all the fuss about? In 2011, just one year after conception, GLAMGLOW® was made available for retail and has literally gone on to take the World by storm with accolades such as ELLE Magazine’s International Beauty Award for Best Mask ‘In The World’ and Harrods Best Seller Award. As the only skincare company located on the ‘Stars Walk of Fame’ in Hollywood, GLAMGLOW® is at the heart of the showbiz world. The best news? This performance driven super mask has just arrived in Therapie Clinic Northern Ireland and is an absolute must for those who seek the highest quality ingredients and exceptional results. Even if you have never used a mask before – the best seller in the range ‘YOUTHMUD’ is unique and certainly worth a try. It doesn’t just take care of one skin concern, it delivers everything you need for great
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David Eager (Tenor), Widows Cottages, Castlebellingham peacefully on Sunday January 25. Predeceased by his wife Ann, survived by his only sister Heather, sister-In-law Margaret, children Diane, Gordon, Sonya, Gillian and Lyn, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, relatives and friends. Joe McGeown Marian Park, Dundalk, peacefully at his residence on Sunday January 25. Predecesed by his wife Anne. Very deeply regretted by his loving family, sons David, Noel, Michael and Joe, daughters Mary and Linda, brother Micky, sisters Sadie Duffy and Rosie Belton, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Ciaran CASEY 25 Woodbury Gardens, Dundalk, suddenly and unexpectedly at Beaumont Hospital Dublin on Friday January 23. Loving husband of Ciara (nee Morgan) and devoted daddy to his little princess Sarah. Ciaran will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, daughter, heartbroken parents Thomas and Briege, brothers Aidan, Stephen and Seán, sisters-in-law Fiona and Vanessa, grandmother Nancy, parents-in-law Kevin and Miriam (Morgan), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, team mates and many friends of Bellurgan United F.C., his work colleagues at Bus Éireann, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends. Bridget (Bridie) Fearon (née McCreesh) 5 St Michael’s Terrace, Carlingford, and formerly of Aughduff, Co. Armagh, suddenly, at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Saturday January 24. Predeceased by her beloved sons Thomas and John. Very deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, her daughter Anne and son Gerry. Also her daughter in law Deirdre, son-in-law Dermot, grandchildren Ciaran, Aidan, Fiona, Ciara and Thomas and great grandchild Luca. Her brothers Gabriel and Emmet, sisters-inlaw Pauline, Joan, May, Cissie and Teresa and all her nephews, nieces relatives and friends. Enda Muldoon Bridge Street, Ardee, peacefully at Anam Chara House Moorehall Lodge Nursing Home, Ardee on Friday January 23. Enda sadly missed by his brother Ray, sisters-in-law Mary and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Anne Murray (née Matthews) Balriggan, Kilcurry, Dundalk, peacefully, in St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital, surrounded by her family on Saturday January 24. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie and dear mother of Gerard, Margaret, Breda, Barry and Seán. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sister Bridgie and her son
Noel, daughters-in-law Michelle and Michelle, son-in-law Denton, her 17 grandchildren, sister-in-law Irene, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Josephine (Barbara) Lynam Marlbog Road, Haggardstown, Dundalk peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Thursday January 22. Barbara beloved partner of Dick, and loving mother of Annette, Paul and Richard. Deeply regretted by her partner, daughter, sons, grandchildren, son-in-law, Richard’s Partner Audrey, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mary Byrne (née Rooney) Knockbridge, Dundalk, suddenly at home. On Thursday January 22. Mary, beloved wife of Paddy and dear mother of Jacinta, Kevin, Rita, Anne, David, Paul, Carol, Irene, and Teresa. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, sister Carmel, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Gerry Clifford O’Hanlon Park, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Wednesday January 21. Gerry, predeceased by his parents Joseph and Katie (nee) Curran, sisters Joan, Phyllis and Noreen. Very deeply regretted by his loving family brother Jim (Rockmarshal), sister Patsy (Wolverhampton), sister in-law Nora, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Joseph Durnin Golf Links Road, Blackrock, Dundalk peacefully in Castleross Nursing Home on Thursday January 22. Joe beloved husband of Evelyn and dear father of David, Joe, Peter, Paul and Ciara Clarke. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughter, daughters-inlaw, son-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Patrick Traynor Seatown, Dundalk, peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan surrounded by his family on Thursday January 22. Packie, beloved husband of Agnes and dear father Mary, Perpetua, Ann, and Pat. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughters, sons-inlaw, grandchildren, greatgranddaughter, sisters Kathleen and Phyllis, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Peadar (Peter) O’Callaghan Wolverhampton, England and formerly of Broughton Street, Dundalk, peacefully in Wolverhampton on Tuesday January 20. Predeceased by his wife Joan, sons Kevin and Paul. Very deeply regretted by his loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers Dessie (Ard Easmuinn), Kevin (Blackrock), sister Bernadette (Broughton Street), extended family relatives and friends in England and Ireland.
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THE NEW SKODA FABIA
The new Skoda Fabia has been awarded the highest score in its class in the 2014 Euro NCAP crash tests – in all four evaluation categories (passenger protection for adults, child safety, safety assistance systems and pedestrian protection). The maximum score was given for the protection of infants up to 18 months. The safety of children up to three years of age also received a high rating. New safety equipment includes Front Assistant with
integrated City Emergency Brake function as standard from SE specification. This system uses radar to constantly measure the distance to the vehicle in front, and intervenes if the car is too close. It also features a multicollision brake, reducing the risk of a subsequent crash following a collision in the road. Furthermore, it now comes with optional Driver Activity Assistant (fatigue recognition), and safety systems including a speed limiter, Hill Hold
Control and an electronic tyre pressure monitoring system. The safety package in the new Skoda Fabia also includes six airbags – front, side and head – protect passengers in combination with five three-point seat belts. A highstrength body and optimised crumple zones form the basis of increased passive safety. All seven current models in the Skoda model range (from Citigo to Superb) have received the maximum five star Euro NCAP rating at launch.
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THE VW Golf GTE The Golf GTE is only available as fivedoor hatch and in one trim level, with LED daytime running lights, DAB and Bluetooth coming as standard. It is powered by a 1.4-litre petrol engine outputting 150PS and 102PS electric motor producing a combined maximum output of 204PS /350Nm of torque. With engines engaged this makes it possible to sprint from rest to 62 mph in 7.6 seconds and then on to a top speed of 138 mph. It is mated to a bespoke six-speed DSG transmission – the electric motor is
housed in the gearbox housing. NEDC figures indicate an effective 166 mpg and CO2 emissions of 39 g/km. The mpg figure combines a full battery with a gallon of petrol, so it is not as good as it sounds, unless you can charge the Golf GTE for free.
There are five driving modes: ‘E-mode’, ‘GTE mode’, ‘Battery Hold’, ‘Battery charge’ and ‘Hybrid Auto’. In pure electric mode it can travel depending on conditions up to 31 miles at speeds of up to 81 mph on one complete charge. It is possible to hold
the battery reserve, so that you may use the pure electric mode at the end of journey, perhaps when entering a town or congestion charge zone. Charging takes around 3.75 hours from a domestic power outlet, or from a domestic wallbox around 2.25 hours.
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NEW SUBARU OUTBACK
Details just in on the new Subaru Outback. There will be two fourcylinder ‘Boxer’ engines available a 2.0-litre 150 PS turbo-diesel and a 2.5-litre 165 PS naturally aspirated petrol. There is a choice of a six-speed manual or the Lineartronic (CVT) transmission for the diesel engine whilst the petrol engine is only available with the Lin-
eartronic system. The Outback is available in two trim levels in the 'SE' and 'SE Premium'. SE models feature as standard cruise control, Active Torque Vectoring, automatic LED headlamps and headlamp washers, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, electrically-adjustable driver’s seat and privacy glass, a 7.0-inch touchscreen
infotainment system, satellite navigation, a rear view parking camera. Petrol SE models feature an emissions-reducing start-stop system and Subaru Intelligent Drive. The Outback SE Premium editions gain a sunroof, keyless entry with push-button start, 18-inch alloy wheels, leather seats and an electric powered rear tailgate.
NEW DIESEL ENGINE. NEW DIESEL PRICE! Octavia Range from €179* per month including servicing.
One of Ireland’s best loved cars with over 40,000 happy drivers on the road the Octavia needs no introduction. For 2015 we have made the Octavia even more attractive with the introduction of a brand new fuel efficient 1.6 TDI, 90bhp diesel engine that delivers on average 69 mpg (4.1l/100km). With a new engine comes an even more attractive price with the Octavia diesel now starting from €21,745. That’s €700 better value than before. To cap it off, for a very limited time you can avail of 0% APR PCP on the complete Octavia range starting from just €179* per month inclusive of three years servicing.
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Terms and conditions apply. Prices displayed exclude dealer delivery and related fees. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy, however errors may occur and specifications may change without prior notice. 0% APR PCP Finance is available with the Octavia model only, for terms and conditions see skoda.ie. Typical Finance example: Octavia 1.2 TSI* 86 bhp OTRP €19,595. Deposit €5,948.64. 36 monthly payments of €179 (including service plan at €10.99 p/m). Optional Final Payment €7,598. APR 0%. Total Cost of credit €0. Minimum deposit is 10%. Hire purchase agreement, subject to lending criteria. Volkswagen Bank GmbH Branch Ireland, trading as SKODA Finance is authorised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in Germany and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules.
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