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Wednesday, 30th July, 2014. Vol. 7, Issue 31 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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By PAUL BYRNE

AMY Broadhurst was denied an historic third European boxing gold medal after she lost a hugely controversial final against Ukrainian Valery Manchak in the European Women’s Youth and Junior Championships finals in Assisi, Italy.

Seventeen-year-old Amy who hails from Muirhevnamor was looking to add to her EU Championship gold and her European gold and was on course to do just that having sailed through to the final by beating the Italian and Swedish champions.

In the final she faced Ukraine’s Valery Manchak where she was given a

standing count by the Hungarian referee in the fourth round despite clearly being the boxer throwing and landing punches to her opponent.

That count ultimately cost Amy gold and according to her father and coach Tony Broadhurst the decision ‘stank the place out’ and was booed by the majority of the crowd watching on.

“This is the second horrible decision that has gone against Amy in the past year and it’s getting a bit too much too take to be honest”, stated a disappointed Tony.

“Only for Amy is such a strong character she’d be gone out of this sport long ago. It was such a blatant mistake by the referee Continued on Page 16

Amy and her parents Sheila and Tony Broadhurst

Louth gets a health check

By Niamh Kirk

county Louth has among the highest skin and lung cancer mortality rates in Ireland. With access to hospitals high on the list of concerns in the areas, the recent health profile of the county from the Irish Examiner sheds light on the acute and chronic medical ailments facing the community.

Skin protection is a problem in Co Louth which has the 13th highest skin cancer rate in Ireland, an average, but it has one of the worst mortality rates from the disease.

Continued on Page 16

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The Irish Heart Foundation held a successful Car Boot Sale on Sunday July 20.

The next car boot sale is on August 17 at St Patricks GFC Lordship. Cars are €15 and vans are €20. Call Susan at 087 2559405 or Venora at 087 6479715.

O’Hanlon Park Boxing Club eyeing new home

By Paul Byrne

These are exciting times for all involved with O’Hanlon Park Boxing club with plans currently in place to open a brand new club in the Long Walk area of town.

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The club has applied for planning permission to Louth County Council to start work on the old Toymaster building in the Longwalk to change it into a boxing club. Paul Taaffe who is head coach at the boxing club is looking forward to the challenge of getting the club up and running by February/ March 2015.

“We are pushing like hell to get this boxing club up and running by early 2015. We are making huge strides in achieving our aim and to be honest we’re further along than I expected to be at this stage but we are determined to get the job done and we plan on having a fundraising drive over the next few

months to help us get the place up and running”, he added.

O’Hanlon Park boxing club was set up in 2005 and is currently operating in St Nicholas Hall which they rent from St Patrick’s.

However the club has become a victim of its own success with a growing membership meaning the club were losing out on boxers as they were forced to turn people away due to space issues.

Paul had been trying for several years to seek a new home for the club before and his efforts got a serious shot in the arm through the generosity of New York hotelier John Fitzpatrick. John, who was taking part in the RTE documentary ‘The Se-

cret Millionaire’ saw at first hand the wonderful work the volunteers in the club were doing for their local community and was happy to hand over a cheque for €180,000 to help Paul and all involved with the club relocate to a more suitable home.

“John’s donation was huge for us as it gave us the chance to finally go and look for a new premises. We looked at a few options but eventually we decided to go with the old Toymaster premises at the Longwalk. It’s a lovely building and it is only a stone’s throw away from O’Hanlon Park.

We have a lot of work ahead of us but we’re a determined bunch and we’ll be putting all hands to the pump

to make sure we’re up cil are due to decide on sion request by Sepand running as quickly the planning permis- tember 4. as possible.

“The great thing about our club is that it’s way more than just a boxing club. We cater for children from seven right up to adults who have reached retirement. We have special needs children, adults with low self esteem, people who have problems with addictions and sometimes people just come in to talk to someone”, explained Paul.

It’s more of a well being club than just simply a boxing club.

We aim on opening seven days a week from 10am to 10pm and we will continue to run as a non profit organisation”, he noted.

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Members of O’Hanlon Park Boxing Club pictured in their new premises

Picnic in the Park for Dog Rescue

cue will be hosting their fourth annual Picnic in Dundalk Dog Res- the Park event on August 17 with the hope of raising awareness of responsible dog ownership and some much needed funds for their services.

Along with their minders, dogs of every imaginable breed and build will get the chance to participate in a range of doggie-pleasing activities such as training and grooming courses, agility circuits and the “We All Love Our Dogs” dog show.

Admission to the event at Ice House Hill is free and all of the proceeds raised on the day will go to the Dundalk Dog Rescue Centre, an entirely voluntary nonprofit organisation.

The charity has Check out www.matthews.ie for our helped to find an avercommuter timetables and details age of 800 abandoned and unwanted dogs a of our day and extended tours year loving homes.

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This will be the DDRC’s last big fundraising effort for the summer so they hope to see many new and familiar faces.

Other highlights of this exciting event include the Doggie Photo Shoot Raffle, which will provide the winner with an exclusive shoot by a skilled photographer.

The owner of the winning pooch will then have their favourite picture printed on canvas to take pride of place in the home.

For those who wish to enter the dog show, the entrance fee ranges between €2 and €5 depending on the category.

DDR urges those who are interested in participating to arrive early on the day to secure a place.

Delicious doggie treats will be made

available by supporters of the charity as well as soft toys and dog pampering hampers.

For the pooch parents, McAteer’s Food House will be kindly supplying a snack stall on the day.

DDR hopes that the event will not only raise some much needed funds for the charity, but will prove to be a great occasions for both dog lovers and their bouncing furry friends.

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Prepare for gridlock on the M1 as local rail commuters will have to find alternative ways to work this August 25 due to the one day work stoppage by Irish Rail workers. Notice of the industrial action came after management implemented cost savings though wage reductions as proposed by the Labour Court.

The strike is planned for a full 24 hours which could affect a second day of travel. The rail and national bus unions are being balloted on the action the result of which will be announced next week.

Publican fell asleep at the wheel Dundalk Leader 30th July 2014

A man who fell asleep in his car outside a pub failed in his bid to have a drink driving charge against him dismissed.

Stephen O’Farrell of Corcullionglish, Culloville, told Dundalk District Court that he was sitting in his car waiting on a taxi when he fell asleep and that he had no intention of driving.

However, Judge Flann Brennan ruled that he was

“satisfied beyond any doubt” of the guilt of the defendant.

The conviction for failure/refusal to give a specimen was Mr O’Farrell’s third for drink driving and he was banned for six years as a result.

The court heard that on May 25, 2012, Gardai saw a white van parked outside a pub in Louth village and when they approached the vehicle they found the defendant slumped

over the steering wheel. He had a lit cigarette and it took some time to wake him.

After being taken to Dundalk Garda Station the defendant made three attempts to provide a breath sample but failed to do so.

Barrister, David Costello, argued that his client had been charged under the wrong section as the Garda didn’t give any indication that there was

an intention to drive. Instead the officer had stated that he formed an opinion in relation to not being capable of driving.

He also argued that Mr O’Farrell should have been given another opportunity to provide a sample in the station.

However, Judge Brennan ruled that the Garda’s opinion had been properly formed

and that the defendant could not have been detained any longer.

In pleading not guilty, Mr O’Farrell, stated in evidence that he had been sitting in the car to have some food while waiting on a taxi.

The taxi driver, also gave evidence and revealed that he had been on another run when he got the call from Mr O’Farrell, but when he arrived

in Louth Village the defendant was not there. It was only the following day that he discovered Mr O’Farrell had been arrested.

However, Judge Brennan, stated that he was satisfied of the defendant’s guilt. He heard that the 39-year-old publican had previous drink driving convictions and one for no insurance. He imposed a sixyear ban and a €600 fine.

Young musicians show their talents at summer camp

By Caoimhe Duffy

Young musicians from the area displayed their undoubted talents at a four-day workshop

last week, which prpvided young virtuosos with the opportunity to perform songs of their own creation.

The children of Jun-

ior Songschool shook off summer’s dust by participating in a multitude of music-orientated activities such as songwriting, performing and

Some of the young musicians enjoying the summer camp

producing.

O Fiaich Secondary School in Dundalk welcomed the young musicians aged between eight and 12 and their palpable energy.

All of the children participating in the music camp were led by trained musicians and teachers including Roisin Hayes and Sean Maguire.

Musicians of all abilities were offered an insight into what it’s like

to work as a professional songwriter, musician or record producer.

The children were encouraged by musician, Peter Baxter, to hum along to the melody line and try to find the words along the way, a technique which produced some interesting results and some veryinfectious tunes.

Young pianist Sorcha Cassidy aided her teacher in composing a piece about her time at

the Junior Songschool.

Accompanied by strings, Sorcha sang along with her campmates about all she’ll miss when the experience comes to an end.

In the adjoining room, students could either try their hand at song writing or enjoy a jam session on drums, keyboard or electric guitar.

The camp is usually held in the National Concert Hall in Dublin

but this year, the region’s most talented and promising musicians had the chance to avail of tips from some of the most talented people in the country.

All of the students’ hard work amounted to a charming performance of their compositions last Friday at O Fiaich Secondary School where family and friends got to enjoy the budding stars’ musicianship and technique.

Dundalk Library Hosts Citizens Rights Exhibition

The European Commission Representation in Ireland has launched a new exhibition on European Citizens’ Rights entitled: “What does it mean to be a citizen of the European Union?”.

The Europe Direct Information Centre at Dundalk Library is hosting this travelling exhibition from July 30 to August 23 during normal library opening hours.

Over 20 years ago the member states signed the treaty of Maastricht, which established EU citizenship. Any person who holds the nationality of an EU country is automatically also an EU citizen. EU citizenship is additional to and does not re-

place national citizenship.

This exhibition was originally produced by the European Commission Representation in Spain via the Regional Office in Barcelona and is being showcased in Europe Direct Information Centres around Ireland.

The Europe Direct Information Centre in Dundalk Library provides information on all aspects of the EU, as well as running EU-related events. For more information please tel. Dundalk Library: 0429353190 or email: libraryhelpdesk@louthcoco.ie. Follow us on Facebook: LouthCountyLibraries or Twitter @Louthcoco.

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Louth may miss out on property tax reduction

By Niamh Kirk

County Louth homeowners may lose out on a reduction in the property tax according to reports. This week it was claimed that householders in only eight counties can expect a 15% cut in the property tax according to a published report.

Louth is one of the remaining counties where the same financial situation is expected as last year and with no surplus. Co Louth property tax compliance rate is at 92% not much below the national average of 94%.

The business rates compliance however, which are a major source of council funding, stands considerably lower at about 60%.

Rates have been reduced by 3% in Dundalk town

in order to help businesses, but while the council have said that while funding from other sources has decreased, it is not the intention to ‘bridge the gap’ through our commercial ratepayers, homeowners may not be afforded the same support.

If the council cut the Local Property Tax by the full 15% they claim they will suffer a shortfall of €1.4m that will have to be made-up.

Dublin’s property boom has helped the increase in house prices which in turn yields higher property taxes.

But the same lift has yet to be felt in Louth.

Homeowners with properties between €150k and €200k could save as much as €47 while higher valued properties of €500k or more could save as

much as €142. Eighty per cent of the tax is to be retained and spent locally with 20% going into a national fund that is distributed among struggling councils.

The exact formula for fund distribution is not yet decided but it will have an impact on the degree to which Louth County Council can make cuts.

Motor tax is another major funding source, however in this regard the council’s income is suffering. Last week in the Dail Committee meeting TDs heard how a Irish Road Haulage Association member in Dundalk moved 58 trucks to Liverpool, bringing about a loss of €230,000 to Louth County Council in road tax alone.

Louth County Council is asking for submis-

sions from the public on the local property tax in advance of the meeting of councillors who will vote on the adjustment. They must be received by August 20 to be considered. To make a submission, email lptsection@louthcoco.ie or write to Local Property Tax, Finance Section, Louth County Council, County Hall, Millennium Centre, Alphonsus Road, Dundalk.

Sinn Fein have already signalled that they will call for a full 15% reduction to relieve the pressure on homeowners and put pressure on the council to find savings.

But the major question is whether Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Independents will choose to put pressure on the council to find savings or seek local homeowners to fund it.

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Tony, Aine and Frank Woods were at Dundalk Rugby Club to meet Rob and Dave Kearney.

Death Notices Sandra Hickey (née Caldwell) Waterville Crescent, Tom Bellew Avenue, Dundalk, peacefully in Louth Co Hospital on MondayJuly 28. Sandra beloved wife of Declan, very deeply regretted by her loving family husband, parents Catherine and Arthur McArdle, sister Cathriona, brothers Tony, Alan, Andrew and Stephen, mother and father in-law Olive and Johnny Hickey, sisters in-law Sharon, Linda, Amanda, uncles, aunts, nephews, neices, cousins, extended family relatives and friends.

Elizabeth Shannon (née McGee) Roodstown, Ardee, peacefully at her residence in her 97th year on Sunday July 27. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Sadly missed by her loving children, Mary, Jimmy, Alison, Lorna, Willie, Susie, Lindy, and her sister Imelda. Deeply

mourned by all her family, including grandchildren, greatgrand-children, daughter-inlaw, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Patsy McGrane Snr, Greenacres, Dundalk, peacefully, at his residence on Sunday July 27. Patsy, predeceased by his wife Patricia (nee Flynn). Very deeply regretted by his loving family sons Jim, Patsy, Peter and Gerard (USA), daughters Ann, Patricia, Margo and Brigid (USA), sons in-law, daughters in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces extended family relatives neighbours and friends.

Gerard (Ger) Crawley Dawson’s Demesne, Ardee, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Saturday July 26. Gerard (Ger) beloved

husband of the late Maureen.

Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Marie, Loretta and Geraldine, sons-in-law Brendan and Paddy, grandchildren Edwina, Lisa, Brenda, Melissa, Nathalie, Kirsty and Stephen, great-grandchildren, Nicole, Cameron, Ryan and Logan, brother Joe, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Adrian McShane 12 St. Oliver’s Park, Carlingford, suddenly of Adrian McShane, 12 St Oliver’s Park, Carlingford on Monday July 21. Very deeply regretted by his parents Anne and Gerry. His sister Sharon, brother Andrew and also Damien. His brother in law John, uncles Patrick and Martin and their wives Anne and Bernadette. Also his nephews, nieces relatives and many friends.

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behalf of his brother on three occasions, had e the case against him - adjourned to October 1 r at Dundalk District Court.

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8 and August 19 last year - as his brother was out of y the country at the time.

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The Council’s contractors were called in to cleanup.

Carmel does her bit for charity

By Caoimhe Duffy

A DUNDALK woman bravely had her head shaven last Monday evening in aid of the Cara Cancer Society.

Carmel Corbett of Manydown Close, Dundalk was motivated to stand up to cancer following her sister’s unforeseen diagnosis.

After receiving word that her sister would be required to have surgery and undergo months of chemotherapy, Carmel promised her family that she would do everything possible to help.

Inspired by her sister’s resilient spirit, Carmel contacted the Cara Cancer Society and asked if she could offer up her head in aid of their cause.

Carmel then began her fundraising efforts, receiving an overwhelming amount of support and encouragement along the way.

Carmel Corbett with her daughter Chelsea

Let’s Bingo on the Racecourse Road hosted the event, providing great entertainment for all involved.

On the night, Carmel managed to raise a staggering €1,380 for the Cara Cancer Society, a voluntary organisation primarily dedicated to helping people affected by cancer.

Some couldn’t bear

the thought of parting with their locks, but Carmel insists that her simple deed hasn’t caused her an ounce of worry.

Although she jokingly admits that her head feels as prickly as a hedgehog, she’s honoured that she could have the opportunity to help those living with the disease.

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Turns into a different person with drink

A man who claimed that he is a ‘different person’ when he is drinking apologised to Gardai for verbally abusing them after a night out.

As a result of his actions, Paul Smyth, was warned to address his problems or face a return to court.

Dundalk District Court

heard that on July 15 this year, Gardai were called to Lios Meade following reports of an individual banging and kicking doors. When the arrived, Mr Smyth was on the road and he proceeded to run at the patrol car.

He became abusive, telling the Gardai fo “f*** off

scum”, while he initially refused to give his name and address, while he also lunged at the officers before being arrested. He continued to be abusive to Gardai at the station.

Solicitor Sean T O’Reilly stated that he knew Mr Smyth’s family personally

and that the defendant is a nuisance when he is drunk.

He has a drink problem and is a nuisance to himself and everyone else.

Mr O”Reilly stated that his client had a verbal altercation with a friend earlier, but that he hadn’t been drinking since and that the

30-year-old is hoping to take further action to address his issues.

Judge William Hamill warned the defendant that the consequences for continuing such behaviour could be very serious both for himself and others.

“I am sure his father

Eddie celebrates family success in hurling

By Eunan Whyte

A local man is celebrating a family triumph after travelling to see his cousin help Cork win the Munster Hurling Championship title.

Eddie McArdle made what is now a regular trip to watch star forward, Pat Horgan, help Cork to overcome Limerick in the final at what was the last game before redevelopment of the famous Pairc Ui Caoimh.

The Dundalk man, who played hurling with Nh Moninne and Pearse Og has been a Cork supporter all his life as his mother was born and reared in the Rebel County.

“My mother was Hannah Daly and she was a very proud Cork woman and has us all supporting the hurlers. She would be particularly proud to see Pat playing for the team now.

“Myself and my wife, Majella, travelled downf or the final and it really was a brilliant atmosphere in a brilliant stadium. Hopefully they will go on to win the All-Ireland”, explained Eddie who is a first cousin of Pat Horgan’s father, Patrick snr.

“It was great for Pat to get his first senior medal with Cork as he really is a very down-to-earth young man who doesn’t get carried away with his success, but lets his hurling do the talking”, Eddie added.

Eddie McArdle with his cousin Pat Horgan

doesn’t want to find him run over on the road. If he has no regard for himself then he has to think of the person who might come across him on the road”, added the judge.

Mr Smyth then apologised to the Gardai for his actions and that he should have said

Summer challenge for young readers LOUTH Local Libraries is hosting a summer reading challenge for all young avid readers.

A Mythical Maze, awaits bookworms in the five branches of the local library with the myths, legends and adventure aiming to encourage more young people to read.

The challenge is open to all children

what he did on the night. He stated that he was a different person with drink.

Judge Hamill convicted and fined the defendant €150 for being intoxicated in a public place, while taking into account a charge of threatening and abusive behaviour.

who would like to read; there are starter packs and goodies along the way for those who take part.

The organisers advise to sign up early to avoid disappointment. Contact the local branches on Dundalk 042 9353190, Ardee 041 6859023 Dunleer 041 6895016, Carlingford 042 9324113.

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Dr Siobhan Power will give a talk in Long’s Pub, Grange, Cooley on Friday August 1, 2014 at 8pm on the theme of Cooley’s place in world geology. What was happening in North Louth pre the arrival of man and what will happen to North Louth in the future?

Find out what actually happened when Ireland lay further south towards the equator. It is all to be discovered in our rock formations.

Refreshments served.

Admission €5. Everybody welcome.

Kearney Brothers Visit Dundalk Rugby Club

Rob Kearney, Peter Fitzpatrick and

Jim and Ana McDonnell.

Dave Kearney.

Grainne, Thomas and John Lynch.

Sam Mulligan and Darren Guest.

Emma McAtasney and Geraldine Kieran.

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Over to you Question: What is the best way to tackle Louth’s obesity levels?

Paul Taaffe

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Christopher Wykes

Training regularly is a good way to stay fit. Join a sports team or a boxing club and as well as that cut down on the amount of food you eat. Moderation is key.

Me and my friends cycle every day and we think it’s a great way to stay fit. Especially in the summertime when you can cycle all day long if you want to.

I think people are spending too long in front of the internet these days. Get outside more and get some fresh air and spend less time at the computer.

I like to eat healthy and cut out all the takeaway crap like pizzas and chips. It’s hard to stay fit when you eat greasy food.

I like to play football and swim and box so all those things help me stay fit. Boxing is hard so it’s important to be fit and be able to last for the whole fight.

Heroic Dundalk just fall short in Europa League

By Paul Byrne

Dundalk FC’s European campaign ended heroically last Thursday evening as the Lilywhites fell just short of knocking out Croatian powerhouses Hajduk Split.

After losing the first leg 2-0 in Oriel Park it seemed it would be a case of damage limitation for the away leg but the players, manager and coaching staff had other ideas and ultimately they were just a single goal shy of progressing to the third round.

When Jean Evrad Kouassi gave the hosts the lead after 25 minutes it looked as though the floodgates would open for the Croatian side.

However this Dundalk

side have shown time and time again that they are ready for the battle and they roared rightback into the tie thanks to second half goals from Patrick Hoban and Kurtis Byrne.

Amazingly, with ten minutes to go it was the Croats who were camped in their own half hoofing the ball away as Dundalk pushed for the third goal which would have sent them through.

Unfortunately for Dundalk supporters, that goal never came and it was the Croatian side who squeezed through 3-2 on aggregate.

Dundalk’s efforts were not only appreciated by their own fans but also by the 20,000 home supporters who applauded

Stephen Kenny and his players before rising in unison to give a standing ovation.

Dundalk’s four games in Europe haven’t gone unrewarded with €250,000 worth of prize money due to be received by the club in December.

The focus now returns to the Premier Division with Dundalk sitting pretty at the summit three points clear of title rivals Cork City following the Lilywhites emphatic 5-1 victory over Bray on Sunday evening.

This Friday sees Dundalk travel to Cork in a game which could prove pivotal to both sides title hopes.

Kick off is at 8pm and will be screened live by Setanta.

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A man who was driving while over the legal limit escaped a conviction after a judge ruled that the arresting Garda was not entitled to apply handcuffs during the arrest.

Ciaran Crosson of 3 Mournview, Dublin Road, Dundalk, had the charges against him dismissed after Judge Flann Brennan ruled that the arrest was unlawful.

The investigating Garda, who was on his own at the time of the incident, stated in evidence that he handcuffed the prisoner for his own safety and the Garda’s safety.

Barrister, Martin Dully, argued that there was no evidence given that the defendant would resist arrest or

flee the scene. He stated that the handcuffing parameters had been set out and on this occasion the action had not been objectively justified.

In making his ruling, Judge Brennan, stated that there had to be a question if the arrest was lawful and if the handcuffing was lawful.

“The sergeant gave his evidence honestly and explained his reasons. Unfortunately on the basis of the Supreme Court judgement he was not entitled to handfuff and the prosecution must fail”, stated the judge.

The court heard that on January 7, 2013, at 2.40am the investigating Garda was behind a car on the Dublin Road which swerved left into the Mournview estate before stopping suddenly.

When the Garda spoke to the driver, 52-year-old Ciaran Crosson, he noticed a strong smell of alcohol, while his eyes were glassy and he was unsteady on his feet. He was arrested and taken to Dundalk Garda Station where he provided a blood sample.

The barrister argued that a form given to Mr Crosson indicated that the Garda had complied with procedures which had been repealed almost two years previously.

He also stated that the defendant’s date of birth had been put on the sample, rather than the date of the offence.

Insp Martin Beggy argued that the defendant had not been prejudiced by these actions.

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in Brief SOSAD Car Boot Sale

SOSAD in association with O’Hanlon Park Boxing Club are holding a car boot sale in McEvoy’s Car Park in Batchelors Walk, Dundalk on Sunday August 10 between 11am and 3:30pm. Admission is €2 for adults and free in for children. There will be teas, coffee, ice cream and face painting on the day and all are welcome. Access for vehicles is available from 10:30am and it costs €15 for a car to set up and €20 for a van. Contact 0861543210 for details.

Edward Mathews formally of Corstown Togher was awarded the degree of Barrister at Law and called to the Bar of Ireland by the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court on July 16. Edward is a former student of St. Mary’s college Dundalk . Edward is a director of the INMO and lectures in law in Trinity and Griffith’s college.

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Realise your dreams of becoming an actor Dundalk Youth Theatre’s annual Summer Drama camp takes place from Tuesday August 12 to Thursday August 14.

The camp is for those aged 12 or older and takes place in in the Black Box Theatre,

DkIT, from 10am to 4pm each day.

Youth Drama is designed to help young people to take part in positive and creative activities in fun ways. You get the chance to dress up and enter exciting

and imaginative worlds.

No experience needed, just the dream of being an actor.

It’s a great way to increase your confidence and get to know new and interesting people.

For further informa-

tion and application forms, contact Pat McKenna on 087 1605319, or Dundalk Youth Theatre on 087 2949637.

The Summer Camp is facilitated by Edwina Albrecht and Pat McKenna.

Kearney Brothers Visit Dundalk Rugby Club

Rob and Dave Kearney hold the cup

Ciana and Conall Dennedy.

up outside Dundalk Rugby Club on

Friday evening.

Chris, Elizabeth and Robin McGee.

Andrew Williams and James Shields.

Lisa Rafferty and Eileen Murphy.

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Toys needed in appeal for aid for Gaza Louth Sinn Féin has established a number of drop off points for those who wish to donate items to aid the children of Gaza.

Spokesperson for the party, JJ Quigley called on people to search their homes and hearts and give generously to the Gaza Toy Drive.

“Our local councillors and I have been approached by lots of people who are outraged and feel helpless at what is happening in Gaza especially to the children.

We all have items in our homes that we don’t use and instead of disposing of them why not give them to the children in Gaza”, he stated.

“There is a ship going

JJ Quigley

from Ireland, England and Denmark at the end of August to Gaza and we need to fill it with essential supplies. We

have organised several drop off points throughout County Louth and ask that you donate what you can over the next

couple of weeks. We need to have everything boxed up and in Dublin before the ship goes”, added the spokesman.

The items needed include, First Aid kits; bandages, dressings and plasters; nappies, cotton wool, baby wipes; toys and books for all ages; Children’s bikes with pump and repair kit if possible; clothes for babies and children up to 18 years old.

The collection points are, Community Centre, Muirhevnamor (MonFri 10am-4pm); Family Resource Centre, Ard Easmuinn; Office of Gerry Adams TD, Crowe Street, Dundalk; Longs Pub, Grange, Carlingford.

The Magnet Training Centre participants at their presentation of awards ceremony in their centre at Mulholland Avenue. Back Row L-R Valarie Byrnes (Level 3 Tutor), Sharon Flynn (Hairdressing level 5 Tutor) Siobhan Mc Donald, (Level 3 & 4 Tutor) Ciara Agnew (Level 3 & 4 Art Tutor), Sarah Hardesty (Level 3 & 4 Tutor), Orla Kelly (Level 4 & 5 Childcare Tutor), Hester Mc Kenna (Level 3 Tutor), Albert Myers (Level 3 & 4 Tutor). Front Row L-R Aidan Gaughran (General Manager) Niall Weldon (Chairman B.O.M.) Maureen Murphy (Former Advocate) Rosaline Fearon (Level 3 Tutor).

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in Brief Oriel Centre

The Oriel Centre is set to host only three more of the Summer Show series with the next event taking place this July 31.

Each Thursday throughout July and August the Oriel Centre is home to some of the finest traditional Irish entertainment.

Man had drugs for music concert A man who was found with drugs in his house told Dundalk District Court that he had them for an upcoming concert.

When Gardai searched the home of Richard Whitty, 1

Eden Hill, The Loakers, Dundalk, they found cannabis herb valued at €200, along with a small quantity of cocaine and ecstasy tablets each which were described as being valued at €50.

The 38-year-old

accepted that his actions were very foolish and his solicitor asked Judge Brennan not to impose a custodial sentence.

The judge adjourned the case for a Probation Report to October 1

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Neighbourhood businesses w

The new junction at Stapleton Drive and The Ramparts.

The opening on Saturday August 2 of the new Tesco Shopping Centre is certain to bring about a huge boost to business in the surrounding area.

The Dundalk Shopping Centre was for a long time at the heart of shopping in the town and the new development will see the area on course to return to its former glory.

The district, which includes Dublin St, The Ramparts and Avenue Road has always been very attractive for shoppers and that popularity is set to increase as the area offers a wide variety of shops, businesses and services.

The added attraction is that all of these facilities are available within a short radius and easily accessible from the ample car parks and onstreet parking.

The area has developed into a real hive of activity in recent times where new and innovative businesses have merged with the established outlets that have long since become part of the fabric of the town.

Both the old and the new have successfully come together to complement each other and create a vibrant business district at the south end of the town.

The area has plenty to offer everyone no matter what your interests and requirements happen to be.

For those who like the outdoors they can avail of the great range of bicycles, motor cycles and accessories in The Cycle Centre, while Joe Frawley Golf and Leisure has plenty to offer golfers of all levels, along with smart casual clothing for golfers and non-golfers.

Anyone wishing to After all the shopping and a visit to Malocca’s cious food and tempting pamper themselves also you might like to get take-away at Stapleton deals on offer. If you still has plenty to choose something tasty to eat, Court always has deli- have the energy to cook from with New Faces beauty salon on Dublin street offering a great variety of treatments, while not to far away is the ever popular Talking Heads unisex hairdressBest Selection of Ladies & Gents ing salon.

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welcome opening of Tesco Shopping Centre

something when you get home, then Traynor’s Family Butchers in the new centre are looking forward to serving old and new customers.

Many shopping lists will have back-to-school items over the coming weeks, and Oriel Office Equipment is the ideal destination for such

then BC Electrics are offering 15% off all indoor and outdoor lighting, or if you need something for the car then Car L Parts, also on The Ramparts, has a great range of car parts and accessories.

With many people having returned from their holidays they might be advised to take a trip to Print Express to get all those holiday snaps printed out for as little as 15 cent.

De Lux Dry Cleaning Pictured outside the new Tesco Extra in Dundalk is store manager Brian Farrell with members of the Dunand Launderette is based dalk Railway Heritage Society, Des Casey, Brendan McQuaid and Davy McArdle, beside the stanchions of the at Stapleton Court and original pedestrian railway bridge now form an architectural feature in the plaza of the new Tesco Store. is currently offering a summer special on suits and curtains, while just a items and much, much few doors up the Flower Studio has flowers for all more.

If you are looking to occasions and has a debrighten up the home livery service available.

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Football club to Hit the Hills once again

After the great success of the last two years, a local football club are bringing back ‘Hit the Hills’ for 2014.

St Josephs GFC, who are organising the event in conjunction with Dromiskin Fit Club, are asking people to come for a walk in the

Cooley Mountains on Saturday August 9.

The trek includes a fully guided Hill Walk through one of the finest areas of the Land of Legends, taking in a brand new beautiful trail only opened earlier this year.

You will be treated to panoramic views of the whole

county and down as far as Dublin & Wicklow and even our own native parish.

The day involves an easy walk and a hard walk with both starting and finishing at the Lumpers Bar in Ravensdale.

The easy walk is over 7km and will start at Noon,

Renewed calls for ambulance review

Louth TD Seamus Kirk has added his voice to calls for an urgent review of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) operations in the North-East.

The request was made to the new Minister for Health Leo Varadkar after it emerged that two ambulances broke down last weekend in Dundalk.

“This is totally unacceptable. Patients’ lives are being put at risk because the national ambulance fleet operating in the North-East is not fit

for purpose.

“This is not the first incident of this type in the region and unfortunately many people believe it won’t be the last”, said Deputy Kirk.

“I am calling on Minister Varadkar as the new Minister for Health to order a fundamental review of the operations of the National Ambulance Service in the NorthEast.

“It’s not good enough that patients are literally depending on the element

of chance to get to hospital on time.

“This incident happened late on Saturday evening. It is precisely because there are limited services available at this time of the day and week that the reliability of the service must be unquestionable.

“People in Louth need to know that in emergency, any emergency, they are able to receive safe and efficient ambulance care, added the Fianna Fail TD.

while the more challenging trek is over 14km and starts at 11am. Both walks are suitable for all ages but would require a moderate level of fitness.

Registration is half an hour before each walk, at the Lumpers Bar at a cost of €15 per adult, €10 for U18s

and OAPs, €30 for Family.

Charge includes full barbecue after walk.

Both walks should end at roughly the same time and along with the barbecue there will be children’s entertainment and the All-Ireland quarter-finals on television.

Participants are asked to

wear suitable footwear, preferably hiking boots or trail shoes, particularly if doing the hard walk. Dogs are not permitted.

For any queries in relation to the walk, please contact Michael Kinahan on 0871257720 or pro.stjosephs. louth@gaa.ie

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Information Appeal

The family of a Carlingford woman who has been missing for more than a week have appealed for information on her whereabouts. Both the PSNI and family of Emma Rafferty, 33, Carlingford are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.

Emma was last seen in the Sandys Street area of Newry on Wednesday 23 July. She has close connections in the city where she went to school as well as Carlingford where she lives. Emma is described as being of slim build, approximately 5’3” tall and has long bleached blonde hair with brown dip-dyed ends. She was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and jeans. Emma, or anyone who knows of her whereabouts, is asked to contact Ardmore Police Station on the non emergency number 028 30265500.

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Kearney Brothers Visit Dundalk Rugby Club

Larry Steen with Tadgh and Stan McE lroy (and U18s Club Jersey).

Jamie and Robert Farrell.

Tony McGuinness, Dermot Lavery

Eneliko Fa’atau and Tadgh McElroy.

and Stephen McGee.

Mike Bentley and Katy Doolan.

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Pete Treanor’s

Weekly Quiz

1 Religion Which animal is sacred to followers of the Hindu religion?

2 Newspapers Le Figaro is a daily paper published in what country?

3 Pot Luck How many numbers are there on a bingo card?

4 Local Which musical did Dundalk Group Players stage in the mall of the old Dundalk Shopping Centre in 1975?

5 Folk Music What legendary banjo player, uncle of the Furey Brothers, composed Sullivans John and Black Velvet Band?

6 Movie Stars Richard Harris, from Limerick, played a character called English Bob in what awardwinning Western?

7 Cartoons & Comics Egghead was the original name of which of Bugs

Bunny’s enemies?

8 Art Which American artist predicted that in the future, everybody would be famous for 15 minutes?

9 Trade Where would a Mahout usually sit when he is at work?

10 Television Which race of mutants arrived from the planet Skaro in 1963 and conquered Earth, even though they couldn’t climb up stairs?

The Stinker According to the Dustin Hoffman character in Rain Man, which is the only airline never to have had a crash?

—this week’s answers—

Dundalk’s cyclists at the Tour of Meath On Sunday last over 40 members of Dundalk’s Cuchulainn Cycling Club descended on Trim to participate in the 160km An Post Tour of Meath.

While the tour started in beautiful sunshine along the way they did meet with some showers and wind from time to time, which made for tired legs. The food stop at the 100km mark was a welcome break, given everyone a chance to refuel with some pasta and sandwiches before tackling the final stretch for home.

With just three rounds remaining in the FPM Accountants Summer Cycling League the top of the table is quite tight. Trevor Kane, who suffered what may turn out to be a very costly puncture in the most recent round, leads the league

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Louth cyclists who took part in the Tour of Meath

with one point to spare over Alan Bingham.

Stamullen’s Gary Gorman is a further four points back with Richard McMullen in fourth and Mickey Stokes in fifth. The final result may even be dictated by holidays

as both Kane and Bingham are due to miss a number of rounds.

Road racing was held on Sunday in Donore, where the race contested 13 laps of a 6.4km circuit for a total of 83km. Cuchulainn had a number of riders involved with Colm Quinn

and Aidan Cunningham been very active on the day, featuring in a number of break aways. In the end it came down to one mass sprint and Nathan McGreehan, fresh from his Junior Tour ride, claimed second unplaced junior.

Driver avoids conviction over time issue A man who failed a roadside breath test avoided a drink driving conviction after Garda evidence had not determined the exact time of driving.

As a result, Aleksandrs Lubimovs of 66 Woodbury Gardens, Tom Bellew Ave, Dundalk, had his case dismissed after Judge Flann Brennan ruled that as no time was giv-

en it wasn’t certain that the sample was taken from the defendant within three hours of driving.

Dundalk District Court heard that at 9.05pm on June 14, 2013, Gardai were alerted to an incident on the road between Aldi and Dunnes Stores at the Marshes.

On arrival, they saw a blue BMW that appeared to have

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collided with a kerb and a male was trying to change the front passenger wheel. The man , who has a strong smell of alcohol, slurred speech and was unsteady on his feet, failed a roadside breath test.

He told Gardai that he had been drinking and driving.

Barrister, James Egan, applied for a dismissal on the basis that no time had been

giving for driving the car. He also argued that there was a delay in providing the sample at the Garda Station after it emerged that the investigating officer had been called to a disturbance at Oriel Park.

He also argued that there had been a delay in posting the sample which could have been sent on Saturday, but instead were posted on

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In making his judgement, Judge Brennan stated that the most important aspect of the case was the concentration of alcohol in the urine within three hours of driving. As the time of driving wasn’t determined, it could not be said that the sample was taken within the time and therefore the prosecution must fail.

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Co Louth’s health profile

From Page 16 Louth suffers the fourth highest number of deaths from skin cancer in Ireland. Louth also has the sixth highest rate of lung cancer and has the ninth highest mortality rate from the disease.

Louth has the worst obesity problems in the country with almost 16% of the population classified as dangerously overweight. Frequently linked to obesity by doctors is diabetes and here Co Louth again has one of the worst problems in the country.

There are a number of initiatives in the County to tackle obesity. Within local schools the HSE run the Be Active (ASAP) after school activity programme and the Girls in Action (a secondary school based

activity programme for teenage girls to tackle and prevent the problem. A personalised programme for Healthy Eating and Weight management is delivered to morbidly obese clients as part of a multi-disciplinary primary care initiative.

The health executive also look to community efforts to help with the growing problem of obesity. The Community games areas which look for sustainable ways to impact positively on the health of the wider community. Physical Activity and Healthy Eating are two topics to be included in the first Healthy Events Awards due to take place in the coming months.

“Louth Local Sports Partnership are one of many organisations in the County that aim to

increase opportunities in sport and physical activity for all.

Their programmes and initiatives indirectly target Obesity as their goals are to increase participation in sport and physical activity, an example of successful programmes to date include facilitating Operation Transformation National walking day, the Tain walking festival, Sports Hall Athletics, Transition year Triathlon, Buntus, Buntus Start, Bike Week activities”, said a HSE spokesperson Taking national averages the survey also revealed that Louth is 10% below the national average for breastfeeding, is 2% above the national average for suicide, and has one of the highest penetration of medical card holders in Ireland.

Amy denied a Euro gold medal

From page 1 that you have to question what she was up to. There is a video posted up on my facebook page which clearly shows Amy throwing two great punches before the referee calmly breaks the boxers up and unbelievably gives Amy a standing count. The whole place just went silent and even the judges watching on looked shocked”, ,he added.

“Decisions like this are tough because the boxers put so much time and effort into the sport for little reward and it’s not right that a fight can be decided by such an obvious mistake.

Naturally Amy is disappointed but she’s a strong character and she’ll bounce back.

She got a cheer from everybody in the hall during the medal ceremony which was a lovely moment for us all. She boxed excellently the whole way through and she did herself proud”, noted Tony.

Amy’s cousin Orla Garvey also did herself proud in the championships giving a highly rated Russian a fierce contest in the quarter-finals.

Tony commended Orla for her huge de- Amy with her parents Tony and Sheila will take a well-earned termination and ex- championships break before decidstand her in very good plained that the experiing when to put on the stead for the future. ence she has gained in Both girls will now gloves again. her debut international

THE beautiful surroundings of the Annaverna mountains will once again play host to the 53rd All Ireland Poc Fadá hurling and camogie finals on Saturday August 2.

Former Tipperary goalkeeper Brendan Cummins and Waterford’s Patricia Jackman will be hoping to defend their All Ireland Craobh na hÉireann titles when they return to Annaverna for the M Donnelly All-Ireland Poc Fada final on Saturday week.

Brendan is looking to claim a record eighth All Ireland title (He cur-

rently shares the record with Ger Cunningham) while the peerless Patricia Jackman is looking to make it six in a row in the ladies section.

The Poc Fada began over 50 years ago in the Annaverna mountains with Dundalk’s Damien Callan becoming the first ever winner of the event in 1960.

The following year the event was opened up to competitors all over the country and officially named as The All Ireland Poc Fada Championships.

Competitors must puck a sliotar with a

Poc Fada event this weekend hurley (they may lift and strike or hit the ball from the hand). They play to the top of Carn an Mhadaidh and after a short break continue back down to finish in Aghameen.

The whole course measures over 5km. An Corn Cuailgne (“The Cooley Cup”) is awarded to the player who takes the lowest number of pucks. Ties are broken by the distance by which the player’s last puck crosses the finish line.

The concept of the competition originates in the Irish legend of

“Táin Bó Cuailgne” when Cúchulainn, who as the boy Setanta set out from his home to the King’s court at Emain Macha hitting his sliotar before him and running ahead to catch it.

This year competition will see twelve men, seven ladies and four U16’s battle it out in their particular sections.

This event will begin at 11:30pm on Saturday August 2 on the Annaverna mountains.

Anybody who plans to attend are advised to dress suitably for the mountain as weather conditions can vary.

Damien Dempsy for Spirit Store One of Ireland’s favourite singer songwriters Damien Dempsy has announced a show in the Spirit Store for this November. His distinctive Dublin drawl, down to earth attitude and locally inspired lyrics has made his live shows among the most popular in Ireland.

The 37 year old writes and sings about everyday life, from the hum-drum of Dublin’s north side and the challenges of being an Irishman. His empathy with the down trodden and disadvantaged have given a platform to discuss the darker part of our society and our own natures.

His last studio album ‘Almighty Love’ came out two years ago but most recently he recently released the aptly titled, ‘It’s All Good’, a best of album which was not available in Ireland. This 15-year long career in the Irish music industry has given Damien Dempsy an effortless ability to entertain and inspire regardless if he is on a festival stage or an intimate show.

Tickets for the show have just gone and sale and should be secured early to avoid disappointment.

Damien Dempsey

RESOURCE CENTRE TRAINING COURSE DUNDALK Resource Centre is inviting applications from people in receipt of disability allowance to take part in a free course. The Training Options course has a number of accredited modules including a FETAQ level 3 modules including computer literacy.

A work placement will also be arranged. Digital photography and arts and crafts modules are also available and there will be mentoring to assist participants in seeking employment or education opportunities.

The 12 week part-time pro-

gramme starts in early September, is completely free of change and does not affect any social welfare payments. If you are interested in joining or need further information you can contact Maria or Janice in Dundalk Resource Centre on 042 933 8820.

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Real life issues are explored at theatre On Saturday July 19 a performance took place at the Spirt Store of a devised play entitled, HOME. This play looked at true stories of lives affected by racism. The play came about from a project started by drama facilitator and artistic director of MAD Youth Theatre Kwasie Boyce, to

engage the black community in the arts, specifically theatre.

The participants Francis Onwuka, Antony Monti Iweka, Temi and Ester Pedro, Chi Chi Enyoazu and Catriona Cooney took part in the process of basic actors training workshops and theatre skills building.

As part of the project

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the participants explored the issue of racism through drama the types that exist and how to overcome the effects through positive actions. They were led through this exploration through exercises such as theatre of the oppressed and forum theatre they were introduced to newspaper reports of incidents that occurred across the country .

Through these methods they were able to develop characters and re-write or in some cases give a new perspective to the stories. The participants were engaged

and committed to their involvement to their character, they wanted to do the best job possible to show the emotional impact that racism has on everyone.

This was reflected in their performance to a packed audience at the Sprit Store, and the show was opened and closed by a local singer Cynthia Salako who sang beautiful soulful blues and soul which tied in perfectly with the nights events .

Some audience members were moved to tears in some of the monologues. This show got people talking at the end about the stories and about change.

Friday 1st August karoke with

just jane Saturday 2nd August Live Music with

last orders Bank Holiday Sunday 3rd August Live Music with

beat roots Parties catered for We can arrange the music & finger food if required Samantha Kelly receives her certificate from Aidan Gaughran at The Magnet Training Centre’s presentation of awards ceremony

Cynthia Salako singing the blues.

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Family Notices novena

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NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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

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

Hairdressing group, Rachel Keenan, Leanne Stewart, Sharon Flynn, Kaylee Doyle, Seanin Downey

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

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

Magnet Centre graduation

The Magnet Training Centre recently held their presentation of awards ceremony in their centre at Mulholland Avenue, Dundalk.

The Centre’s General Manager Aidan Gaughran welcomed everybody. He congratulated the trainees on their achievement and the tutors for the great work they put in.

Niall Weldon (Chairman of the Board of Management of the Magnet Training Centre) congratulated all the participants on their achievement he stressed the importance of having an educational qualification and he hoped that they would use their respective awards to go onto further education.

Leo Mallon of (SOLAS) also congratulated the trainees on their achievements and hoped it would assist them in gaining employment in the future.

The training centre which is providing skills training and education to young people in the area since 1985 is currently recruiting for all courses.

Young people who are interested in registering can contact Catherine or Rita at 042-9338340.

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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 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 042-933-3732 CARPENTER/MULTI TRADER—25+ years exp., doors, floors fencing, side gates, shelving etc. Wallpapering, painting, tiling. Quality finish assured. Call Des for free quote: 087 6180150.

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

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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 0876563705 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

BUILDER & HOME MAINTAINENCE—Building, woodwork, painting, lawn cutting, all jobs. No job to big or too small. Tel. Brian 087 295 2529 GRIMLEY’S DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK—TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales & repairs. 042 935 4343.

A ALTERATIONS—For all your tailoring/sewing needs. Zips in Trousers/ Jeans €10.50. Curtains altered, Jeans patched, dry cleaning service. Long Walk Shopping Centre. Contact 9333380 / 087-968-8518 KI MASSAGE THERAPY—Allow me to help free the tension from both mind and body with a beautiful relaxing Ki Massage. Call now for more details and to make a booking. Mags Murtagh 086-853 1854 GARDENS TIDIED—Hedges cut, trees trimmed & topped. Tel. 087 229 6441 or 089 444 9028.

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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 & HANDYMAN—Painting, wallpapering, wooden floors, tiling & odd jobs. Reliable & tidy. Competitive rates. Contact 086-876-0272 PAUL'S THERAPIES—Reiki, massage, reflexology, I.E.T., Indian head massage. Yoga classes every Monday & Thursday evening. Contact Paul Levins 086 3446944 IRISH HYPNOSIS DUNDALK—Quit smoking, weight loss, eliminate fears & phobias, anxieties, depression and lots more. Tel 085 119 2854.

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classes & courses TEFL ENGLISH TEACHER—Available for private tutoring, all levels from beginner through to advanced, in my home or your home. Reasonable hourly rates. Tel. Peter 086 811 1495 or facebook;petercoyletefl, or www.tefllouth.com

special services GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE— Suites/Antique furniture repaired and re-covered. Better than new.

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Email tribalky@yahoo.com 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 Cards.

PERFECT FIT ALTERATIONS—For all your sewing needs. Curtains, Hems, Zips & Repairs. 10% off for Slimming World members. Castletown Road: Tel: 042 9327837.

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LAZEEZ INDIAN RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY

Take Away Offer Meal for 2 - €22 2 Starter, 2 Main 2 Rice, 2 Nan

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Thrilling cricket encounter ends with honours even AN intense final over of the first Dundalk Youths T20 saw the game finish out as a tie after a marvellous effort from both teams in an enthralling game that swung back and forth throughout, last Friday evening in Dromiskin.

Led ably by captains Rosie Cousins and Jessica Doherty, who commandeered teams ‘A’ and ‘B’ respectfully, the game went down to the wire, with the entirety of the huge crowd sweating over each and every ball as the game narrowed to a close.

Cousins won it and elected to field first, on a shortened and quick outline on the Green Road-based pitch.

Opening the bowling for Team A was vice captain Ryan Kirk who limited Team B’s opening batting partnership of Doherty and Hazel Williams throughout

the first few overs.

The pair eventually got the run rate up before retiring not out to allow their colleagues a chance to bat.

The breakthrough came for team A soon after as father and son pairing of Brian and Leo Mullen came onto the bowling attack and took wickets in quick succession, bowling out Paul and Keely O’Connor.

Again, team B dug in with the sibling-partnership of Euan and Shona Finnegan, who batted excellently before also taking the sporting option to retire.

For the last few overs in the game, Josh Challoner and vice-captain Michael Mullen totted up the runs for Team B, as they finished with 61 for the loss of 3 wickets.

Opening batsmen for Team A Gerry Mc

Michael Mullen sends one back over the bowler’s head

Keever and Leo Mullen went out all guns blazing from the start, and after they were out, Elle Mae Tremewan followed after a direct hit from Louise Challoner. the former striking some magnificent boundaries before being bowled by Williams in the third over.

Leo Mullen suffered the same fate the next over, his wicket taken

by Doherty. Their cause was further helped on

by Michael Mullen’s dismissal of opposing captain Cousins just a few overs later.

Just as Team B did before, Team A battled hard over the next few overs with Catherine Raftus and Fiona Lennon proving their allround abilities by taking some quick singles and defending their wickets

well.

Just when Team A looked set to cement a lead, things began to fall apart for them. Chong couldn’t translate his recent run of form into runs.

Order was restored as Kirk came to the crease, a calming influence but after he was caught, Eddie Bosano-Andrews was unfortunate to nudge a ball behind,

into the grateful gloves of wicketkeeper John Finnegan.

The scene was set for a grandstand finish, with Catherine Marcus and Brian Mullen batting superbly in a final wicket stand. Keeping to the run rate, the pair needed 4 runs off the last over to clinch victory at the death but they struck three to see the game end in a tie.

Louth Integration Strategy planning The Integration Centre is calling on individuals from minority communities (Church of Ireland, Irish Traveller community, Migrants, Asian Community and Muslim Community), service providers, agencies, and organisations to attend one of the planning sessions, to make their voice heard and to document the needs of minority communities and what can be done to make Louth an inclusive and better place to reside.

The Integration strategy will be a long-term action plan on the priority needs of minority communities in Co Louth, to address their current challenges in other to advance their inclusion in the society.

Tinu Achioya, the co-

ordinator of Louth Minority Ethnic Consortium (LMEC) said “We need the participation and support of Louth County Council members, County Councilors, An Garda Síochána, LMETB, Louth Leader Partnership, service providers and other local stakeholders in Louth.

“You can also contact The Integration Centre if you want the organisation to organise a separate planning meeting with your community between the month of July and the first week in August 2014.

For more information on the initiative contact: Tosin Omiyale, tosin@ integrationcentre.ie (0872661347) or The Integration Centre (016453070).

Kearney Brothers Visit Dundalk Rugby Club

M J McKevitt and Deirdre Keelan.

The Kearney brothers cause a stir ning.

Tadgh and Stan McElroy.

y outside Dundalk Rugby Club on Frida

eve-

Adie O’Hagan and Pearse Campbell

Rob and Dave Kearney hold the cup up outside Dundalk Rugby Club on Friday evening

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skoda octavia scout NEW nissan pulsar

Details of the new fourwheel-drive Skoda Octavia Scout have been a released.

Based on the new Octavia, the second generation Scout features four-wheel-drive utilising a fifth-generation Haldex clutch transmission. It is protected against light off-road damage with plastic cladding package and increased 33mm ride height over the standard Octavia. It promises a 20 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and lower C02 emissions over the previous Scout.

There are two engines in the

line-up: a 2.0 TDI 150PS with a six-speed manual gearbox and a 2.0 TDI 184PS featuring a six-speed DSG as standard.

The former returns 55.4 mpg on the combined cycle and

has CO2 emissions of 129g/ km, while the range-topping model returns 55.4 mpg and has CO2 emissions of 134 g/km - according to official NEDC figures.

NEW mazda 2

Mazda are gunning for the Ford Fiesta and the Opel Corsa with the unveiling of their new Mazda2.

It will go on sale in Japan in the autumn of 2015, with a European launch date yet to be announced. It will be built at Mazda’s Hofu plant southeast of Hiroshima, Japan.

At this stage technical details and prices for Europe are a fair way off but what we do know is that it will feature either a diesel SKYACTIV-D 1.5 or petrol SKYACTIV-G 1.5 engine amongst its power trains, with a choice of man-

ual or automatic transmissions.

The interior will move into another league with the introduction of tablet-style technology on the dashboard

and the minimal of switchgear. And it will be offer with the latest i-ACTIVSENSE active safety equipment and the MZD Connect in-car connectivity system.

Nissan are re-entering the family hatchback market some eight years since the demise of the Almera.

Designed for Europe the new Pulsar is to be built at Nissan's Barcelona plant and will go on sale in Europe during autumn 2014. It will sit below the new Qashqai and X-Trail, yet share the new technology that both of the SUVs enjoy, such as the option of LED headlamps and

Nissan’s NissanConnect system with smartphone integration.

The Pulsar will feature Nissan’s Safety Shield technology with the option of Forward Emergency Braking, Moving Object Detection, and Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Warning systems.

All of the Pulsar’s engines will be turbo-charged with the option of a 1.2-litre pet-

rol DIG-T unit outputting 115PS. There will be the familiar 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine that generates 110PS/260Nm of torque. And in 2015 there will be a more powerful 190PS 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine joining the range.

There will be a unit under 95 g/km in the line-up and Nissan’s XTronic automatic transmission will be available on the Pulsar.

CABRA CARS Full range of New Nissan cars and Commercials on display including the all new x-trail 7 seater 2014 Nissan Micra 1.2 DEMO 2014 Nissan Note 1.5dci SV DEMO 2013 Hyundai i20 1.2 Premium 2013 Nissan Qashqai petrol & diesel 2012 Nissan Juke 1.6 SV Sold 2012 Nissan Juke 1.6 XE 2012 Nissan Juke 1.6 SV Automatic 2012 Nissan Note 1.5dci Elite 2012 Nissan Micra 1.2 5dr 2012 Reanult G. Scenic 7seater Sold 2012 Nissan Juke 1.5dci SV 2012 Nissan Qashqai 2WD & 4WD Diesel 2011 VW Golf 1.6 TDI Comfortline 2011 Nissan Tiida 1.6 SVE 4dr 2011 Nissan NV200 Van 1.5dci Low Mileage 2011 Audi A4 2.0TDI SE 2011 Nissan Micra 1.2 SVE 2011 Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D Sport 2011 VW Passat 2.0TDI Highline Sold

MICRA

2011 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2 LS 4dr 2011 Nissan Tiida 1.5Dci SE Choice 2011 Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI Top Spec 2011 Nissan Qashqai dci XE & SV 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 SE 2010 BMW 520 diesel Leather 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci Choice 2009 Nissan Note 1.4 SXE 2009 Citroen C1 1.0 City 3dr 2009 Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D 5dr 2009 Ford Mondeo 1.8 Tdci Zetec 2008 VW Passat 1.9 TDI Comfortline 2008 Opel Corsa 3dr AUTOMATIC 2008 Toyota Auris D4D Luna 2007 Toyota Auris 1.4 Terra 5dr 2007 VW Passat 1.9 TDI Highline Leather 2007 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 TD Elegance 4WD 2006 BMW 318 CI Convertible M Sport Sold

QASHQAI

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Kingscourt. Tel: 042-9667333 www.cabracars.ie

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