30-08-2023

Cash-less Dummies!

Move towards cashless society angers former Dundalk retailer

By Tamara O’Connell

LocaL man Jock Mcardle told the Dundalk Leader that it would be “madness” to make NcT test centres cashless.

The well-known former retailer said that he is “totally against the idea” as “it would give too much power to the banks to control all of your money”.

“The banks will charge fees on cards and your €50 would diminish for example. I think it’s a total con job by banks and big business,” he said.

The operator of the NcT, applus+ recently announced that test centres were going cashless for the “safety and convenience” of customers.

Since the announcement, Minister of State at the Department of Transport Jack chambers has said that no change has been agreed that would make the NcT cashless. The Minister confirmed yesterday morning (Tuesday) that the national car testing service will not be removing cash as a payment option.

“I was in retail for 40 years and one christmas, all of the Visa machines crashed and people had to queue outside the aTM to get cash,” said Jock.

“It’s a small example of what can happen. a storm had caused an electrical fault. It’s absolute madness. I can’t see it working.

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ThaT’s my girl! Proud mammy Orla Drumgoole with her daughter Eadaoin who received her leaving cert results in St Louis last Friday. Orla is also a teacher in St Louis.

Move towards cashless society angers Jock

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“I was in retail for 40 years and one Christmas, all of the Visa machines crashed and people had to queue outside the ATM to get cash,” said Jock.

“It’s a small example of what can happen. A storm had caused an electrical fault. It’s absolute madness. I can’t see it working.

“If the payment machines went down in the supermarket, you’ve got no other option until the power is restored.”

Jock added: “There is a place for credit and debit cards in society but I don’t think peo-

ple should be overly reliant on them.

“Nature has to be taken into account. There could be thunderstorms, lightning and a pylon could come down.

“What do you do? Where do you go? Some people might also find it harder to keep track of their spending.”

He concluded: “People don’t realise what they would be giving away by changing into a cashless society.

“The younger generation have grown up with electronic devices. They don’t know what they will lose by going cashless.

“For older generations, cash was king as they say. The younger generation is giving away serious freedom.”

Last year a European Central Bank survey showed that Ireland have been embracing using cards or mobile apps when shopping.

37% of all transactions in 2022 were done using a card and while 54% of consumers used cash for in store purchases that figure was 19% lower than in 2019. It was also 5% lower than the eurozone average of 59%. Of the 19 Eurozone countries Ireland was second only to Belgium when it came to shopping online.

Redemptoris Mater Seminary home to fifteen seminarians

CONSTRUCTION of the new extension to the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Dundalk is “making good progress”, according to the Rector of the Redemptoris Mater Seminary, Archdiocese of

Armagh, Fr Giuseppe Pollio.

The Redemptoris Mater Seminary on De La Salle Terrace was established in 2012 as an institution of the Archdiocese of Armagh in the Catholic Church. Its purpose is to form priests for the New Evangelisation who will serve both as diocesan and missionary clergy.

“We have been here for the past 11 years in Dundalk. There are 15 seminarians in formation. Their vocations come from the Neocatechumenal Way,” said Fr Giuseppe.

When the seminarians are ordained, they will become diocesan priests of the Archdiocese of Armagh, but they are also prepared to serve, if required, in other parts of Ireland and overseas. They are therefore both diocesan and missionary.

“Since its foundation, five priests have already been ordained, and two deacons will be ordained in St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh on October 8, 2023,” he said.

“The five ordained priests are serving in Ardee, Dundalk, Newry, Lurgan and Magherafelt.

“The Redemptoris Mater Seminary has a unique mission to form priests with a strong missionary impulse.”

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Fr Giuseppe added: “The goal of this formation is to form priests who can embody a missionary dynamic, whether they serve in parishes locally or undertake missions abroad.

“The men who are in formation here are formed according to the four pillars of formation indicated in the Ratio Fundamentalis Sacerdotalis: human, spiritual, academic, and pastoral.

“As part of their formation, the seminarians also attend a local neocatechumenal community composed of families, young people and older people.”

Fr Callum Young is also based at the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Dundalk. He was ordained on June 29, 2021.

“As a seminarian I spent some time on mission in the Holy Land for a year and in Bahrain. Some people spend three years on mission in countries such as Mozambique, Argentina and South Africa,” said Fr Callum.

“It was helpful to see the reality of the Church across the world. It helped me a lot to be amongst these people and to speak of the love of God.

“It helps to build a relationship which is based on faith and not just cultural norms and similarities.”

Redemptoris Mater Seminary with Fr Giuseppe Pollio (Rector) and Fr Callum Young (Rector’s Assistant). (3rd and 4th from right, middle row)

Solomon shortlisted for Zurich Young Artist Portrait Prize

A DUNDALk Grammar School student has been shortlisted for this year’s Zurich Young Artist Portrait Prize.

Solomon Doyle from Ardee is a 6th year student at Dundalk Grammar School. He has been interested in art ever since he was a young child.

The 17-year-old told the Dundalk Leader that he has “always been interested in drawing, but only started painting earlier this year”.

“The first time I painted was in March at school and I think I enjoy it even more than drawing now,” said Solomon.

“I came across the Zurich Young Artist Portrait Prize last year. I read an article about the winners.

“My entry for this year’s competition is a self-portrait and it took about a week. I almost exclusively paint selfportraits.”

He added: “I start with a photograph and always use a mirror. I

wouldn’t say it was difficult but it was tedious sometimes.

“I was quite surprised when I got a phone call telling me I had been short-listed for the competition. I wasn’t expecting it.

“I’ve been short-listed in the 16-18 age category and the winners will be announced at a ceremony on December 12. I’m looking forward to it.”

The Zurich Portrait Prize shortlist includes painting, sculpture and photography, demonstrating the breadth of contemporary Irish art.

The winner of the Zurich Portrait Prize will receive a cash prize of €15,000 and will be commissioned to create a work for the national portrait collection, for which they will be awarded a further €5,000.

Two additional awards of €1,500 will be given to highly commended works. Judges for the Zurich Portrait Prize are Dorothy Cross

RHA, artist, Dr Nicholas Cullinan, Director, National Portrait Gallery, London, and Anne Stewart, Senior Curator of Art, National Museums Northern Ireland.

The Zurich Young Portrait Prize returns for its fifth year in 2023 as a showcase for the artistic talent of young people from across the island of Ireland.

Five winners (one from each respective age category and an overall winner) will be

selected from a shortlist of hundreds of entries from young people aged four to 18.

Winners will receive a bespoke art box and a cash prize. The overall competition winner will be awarded a personalised wooden box of high-quality art materials and a cash prize of €500.

All 20 shortlisted entrants will have their artwork professionally framed/prepared. This year’s Zurich Young

Portrait Prize judges are: Jessica O’Donnell, Head of Education and Community Outreach, Hugh Lane Gallery, Ola Majekodunmi, writer, broadcaster and producer, and Tom McLean, visual artist and curator. Exhibitions of the shortlisted works in both competitions run at the National Gallery of Ireland from 2 December 2023 and 10 March 2024.

Dundalk Women’s Shed

Wellington Hall St Mary’s Road. every Monday morning 10.00am-11.30 am Monday 04th September- Sandra gojic: Sandra explores moving to a new season with us, setting some goals and practicing creative movement for our well being.

Monday 11th September- Tour of Murals / Quiz Tour of Murals (limited to 40 only) Quiz-How well do you know Dundalk?

Monday 18th September- Rosaleen Dolan Caring for our Mental

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Monday 25th September- geraldine o’Reilly introduction to Tai Chi exercise for your body and mind, increase muscle strength, improve balance and reduce stress. You can come along when it suits and a small weekly contribution of €3.00 is recommended. Tea/Coffee provided e-mail women’s shed dundalk@ gmail.com https://Facebook.com/ DundalkWomensShed

Solomon Doyle Portrait of an Artist A Reflection.

John raises over €900 for charity

laSt month John Morgan held a raffle in Boyds Shopping Centre with a prize of a beautiful garden bench which was made by a local craftsman in aid of the Irish Wheelchair association resource centre in ardee. the centre is open

four days a week, providing recreational activities such as Boccia, cooking and art. the group also go on trips to Blooms, Malahide Castle, glasnevin Cemetery, Croke Park plus many other outings.

Members are collected from

Dundalk, Castlebellingham and ardee.

John attends the resource centre two days per week and loves it so wanted to try and raise some money for the organisation.

Two Dundalk Rotary Club members honoured

tHe Rotary Club of Dundalk honoured two of their members, Stephen gunne and John igoe with ‘Paul Harris Fellow awards’. this is the highest honour a Rotarian can receive in Rotary and it is for outstanding service to the organisation.

Stephen gunne has been a member of Dundalk Club since 1997 and prior to that he was a member of the Rotary Club of Monaghan.

During the two years of Covid-19 he was President of the Club and supervised many projects during this different period keeping members together through Zoom meetings.

John igoe has been a member of the Rotary since 1998. For the last 19 years he has been co-ordinator of the Monday meals-on-wheels project which is a major project with the club delivering between 70 and 80

meals every Monday. He is also responsible for the Christmas Day dinners. last Christmas Day 32 dinners were delivered.

the Rotary motto is service above self so the club made a number of charitable donations during the year.

t hey donated €3,000 to the Shelter Box for the earthquake in turkey. a Shelter Box consists of a six-person tent, six beds, six sleeping

bags, a table and six chairs and cooking facilities. Rotary ireland sent 63 generators to Ukraine. One of these was donated by Dundalk Rotary at a cost of €750. the Club also donated €750 to Dundalk Birches and €750 each to two charities sending invalids to lourdes. they are the Dundalk lourdes Committee and the irish Association of Lourdes Volunteers.

John presenting the cheque to Mary Foy I.W.A. and Nuala Furly I.W.A. Seated is Jennifer McNiece who sold the winning ticket. The winner of the raffle was Pearce Callaghan.

Communal art at Halliday Mills

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Housing Ireland (CHI)

unveiled a new piece of communal artwork at Halliday Mills, Quay Street, Dundalk on Saturday. The artwork was officially launched by Cllr Conor kee-

lan and was created by artist Seán Atmos.

The colourful design was created as part of a community project in consultation with Members to adorn the complex’s communal area, which serves as

a space for community gatherings and events.

The design includes footprints and laces to honour the history of the site as a shoe factory, and petals and blooms to represent the new growth of the vibrant community at Halliday Mills.

Speaking at the event, Cllr Conor keelan said, “It’s wonderful to see a community so invested in working together to achieve a common goal. The fact that people living here were willingly involved in the process of choosing the artwork is testament to the level initiative present.”

Local community services staff attended the event from Merchant’s Quay Ireland, SOSAD, Youth Work Ireland and the local community gardaí. CHI was delighted to have

the support of local organisations in launching the artwork.

Speaking at the event, Dave Mayner of CHI said, “It is my pleasure as Director of Housing Services and Community Engagement to be here today to celebrate the unveiling of this artwork with

the Halliday Mills community. Halliday Mills was selected for the delivery of a community development project, the aim of which was to improve the physical space of the building and have a positive impact on Member tenants daily. Tenants here really got

involved in the process and influenced the direction and design of this artwork, exercising agency over their shared space.”

The event was held in collaboration with the Halliday Mills Member Association.

Speaking at the event, CHI Member, Halliday

Dundalk arch Club to re-open next week

DUNDALk Arch Club

is a volunteer group offering a social outlet, primarily for persons with additional needs/ special needs since 1977 at the Dominican Hall at St. Malachy’s School, Dundalk. Having closed in 2020 during Covid, the club will re-open next Thursday, September 7th at the Dominican Hall.

Dundalk Arch Club is part of a network of friendship clubs offering the opportunity to develop social skills and make friends.

In previous years the club offered music and dancing, birthday, halloween and Christmas parties, arts and crafts, shopping in the evening and zoo trips. It is hoped to continue and develop this in the future.

The first Arch Club was founded in 1976 by a small group of parents in Dublin looking for a social outlet for their children. A similar gateway group operated in Newry, Co.Down. Seeing this new trend, Dundalk Parents and Friends of the Intellectually Disabled, opened Dundalk Arch Club in Mill Street in October 1977.

They soon moved to the Dominican Hall, Anne Street and operated continuously there

until it closed due to Covid19 in March 2020.

The Club was a great success due to the dedication of the committees and volunteers over the years who witnessed the joy the club evenings and outings brought to our members.

There are now 40 Clubs in 15 Counties.

The nearest to Dundalk are in Monaghan, Drogheda, Navan and Trim.

The National Federation of Arch Clubs aim for at least one club in every county.

David Larkin, a com-

mittee member of the Arch Club, thanked everybody who helped facilitate the return of the arch club.

“We extend our thanks to Fr. Prior David Barrins O.P. at St Malachy’s Church for providing the hall and to Seamus Harmon for all the help in arranging each evening. We wish to thank all our

Mills resident and treasurer of the Member Association, Geraldine Martin said, “I’ve been living here since March last year and I absolutely love it. We have a Member Association now and a few things are getting done, we’ve done some planting and we have benches in

here and now the mural has come on stream. I think it’s wonderful to have a mural inside for ourselves, in keeping with the idea that there are murals all around Dundalk.”

After speeches, attendees enjoyed food, refreshments, entertainment from local traditional musicians and games. Co-operative Housing Ireland (CHI) is an Approved Housing Body providing almost 4,500 high quality homes to low-income households. As a representative body, CHI champions co-operative principles in delivering homes and supporting communities. Co-operative Housing Ireland has been a leader in providing truly affordable homes across Ireland since 1973 and is a registered charity.

local volunteers who are working together to reopen on Thursday, September 7th from 7pm to 9pm.

“We are looking for further volunteers to help on Thursday evenings.

If you are interested please email your name and contact phone number to dundalk1977archclub@gmail.com We look forward to welcoming our Dundalk Arch Club Members on Thursday September 7th at 7p.m,” stated David

Local groups join the launch of Co-operative housing Ireland’s new artwork by artist Seán Atmos at halliday Mills, Quay Street Dundalk. Photo Arthur Carron

The Arch Club Committee hard at work ahead of re-opening night.

Over 3,000 people left Emergency Department without being treated

DUNDALk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has this week published data from the HSE which shows that 3,111 patients left the emergency department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda in the first five months of the year without being seen, compared to 1,764 for the same period in 2019.

The Sinn Féin TD said that this is caused by extremely long emergency department waiting times of 10.5 hours on average so far this year at the Lourdes.

And Deputy Ó Murchú called on the Minister for Health to urgently review emergency department capacity at Our Lady of Lourdes and to invest in community-based alternatives such as out-of-hours GP

and late-night pharmacies.

He said that, ultimately, ‘more beds and staff are needed at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital to reduce waiting times, as well as a significant increase in GP capacity.

Deputy Ó Murchú said: ‘These figures show that 3,111 patients left emergency departments without being seen from January to May this year, in comparison to 1764 for the same period in 2019.

Waiting times in the Lourdes’ ED have increased from 9.2 in 2022 to 10.5 so far this year, which is driving patients to leave without being treated.

‘The high number of patients leaving EDs without being seen is highly concerning. Patients are

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‘Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have brought the health service to its knees, with waiting times worse than ever. GP practices are bursting at the seams and it is proving more difficult than ever to get onto a GP register in Dundalk at the moment, ultimately putting more pressure on the Lourdes.

‘Hospitals are grappling with a lost decade of underinvestment. This is heaping more pressure on emergency departments.

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local school celebrates excellent results

LOCAL school Coláiste Chú Chulainn is celebrating top grades across 30 different Leaving Certificate subjects this year.

Principal Thomas Sharkey said:

“Our students have been hitting the top grade across all 30 subjects taken in school this year. They have achieved an outstanding set of results.

90% of Coláiste Chú Chulainn students achieved Higher Level English where the national average is 72%.

73% of our students achieved Higher Level in Gaeilge against the national norm of 48%.

Our students hit the national average in Higher Level Maths.

“Our Leaving cert Applied class came out with 63% Distinctions and 37% Merits. Again, this beats the national average and proves that our students have been

working hard under their teachers and parents’ guidance to realise their full potential.

“This was our first set of Leaving Cert Physical Education as an exam subject and, like all subjects in our school, we achieved many H1 and H2 grades.

“We are particularly proud that many students took the Leaving Certificate exam in their heritage languages. Swedish, Finn-

ish, Italian, Russian, Lithuanian, Mandarin and Polish all figured in our results.

Ms Maria Nic Eochaidh was Year Head to the class of 2023 and said:

“Because students received their results online, I was worried I wouldn’t get to enjoy the excitement of students coming to school to receive their results. But the graduates flooded in last Friday. They wanted to

Students gather to celebrate Leaving Cert results

tHe Department of Education made all leaving Cert results available online from 9:30am but the Class of 2023 were eager to gather at the beautiful St. Louis school to celebrate their successes with their peers, parents and teachers on Friday morning.

The group of wonderful students had a lot to celebrate, many of them had exceeded their own expectations, having risen to the challenge of Leaving Cert, earning more points than they possibly need to access third level courses.

The CAO offers will be eagerly awaited and while guidance

Dublin where St. louis enjoys a special relationship as a School of Distinction award winner every year since 2018.

the leaving Cert applied Class results were also particularly remarkable in that almost 70% of the group of 12 students achieved the highest Distinction grade based on their high attendance, continual assessment tasks and final exams.

celebrate their success with their teachers. The whole of government approach to training and further education is having an impact. Some students already have started in apprenticeships and training course. Others are confident of being offered the courses of their choice in the coming days.

“We wish every single graduate every happiness and success in their careers and studies.”

Counsellors Ms Dara Mee & Ms Ciara o’Meara were on hand to offer support, students were generally feeling positive and hopeful that their chosen pathway was now open to them. Students have achieved the highest grades, many exceeding the coveted 500 points + and have bright futures in the most soughtafter courses.

Fears around the results in Maths, following a challenging Paper 1 were unfounded with all students in the Higher Maths Classes earning the extra 25 points.

A number of students will now receive bursaries from Universities as a result of their excellent results including trinity College

these students had great praise for the support they received from teachers and Special Needs assistants who supported their journey, over the years. the sense of relief was palpable from the gathering as teachers beamed at the success of their students and parents felt the heavy burden of worry lift.

Parents affirmed the special relationships the girls had enjoyed over their six years at the school and thanked Principal Michelle Dolan, Deputy Principal Mary gilmore, the Year Head Marie Meehan and all the staff for the care and effort that culminated in such a wonderful success for all involved. the sun was shining as parents, students and teachers hugged for a final time, sending the girls off to achieve their full potential and continue to be excellent ambassadors for the school, on what happened to be the feast day of Saint Louis!

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Family Notices

NOvENa tO tHE SacrED HEart

MIracULOUS PraYEr tO tHE HOLY SPIrIt

P ro P er T y/ren Tal S SP ecial

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McKENNa (Nee Nolan)

1st ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother Josephine, late of Hyde Park, Dundalk whose first anniversary occurs on 4th September.

Each of us in our own special way, Love and remember you every single day, —Always remembered by your husband Michael, sons Brendan, Barry, daughter-in-law Lisa, grandchildren, family and friends.

McKENNa

In loving memory of my daughter Josephine.

Thoughts go back to happy days

When we were all together, The family chain is broken, But memories live for ever.

—Always loved and remembered by your mother Bridie Nolan R.I.P. Deeply loved and sadly missed and always remembered by your sisters Marian, Louise, Shirley, Susan & Family members.

McKENNa

In loving memory of my dear sister-in-law.

Josephine, you were good and kind to everyone, What beautiful memories you left behind, I think of you every minute of every day, My heart is broken, But I know I will see you one day. So keep looking after us, I know you really are, St. Gerard watch over her, So until we meet again.

—All my love, love you forever Josephine. Dolores, Thomas, Eamonn, Jamie and Josephine, Kenneth, Aodain, Fiadh, Aoife, Claire, Nolan Family, Forkhill and McKenna Family. Josephine’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 3rd September at 12.30 in The Redemptriost Church.

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

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

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Almighty God, from his boyhood years you blessed St. Gerard with generosity of soul, and led him to do your will in heroic ways. By your grace he lived his brief life in intense love for you and for those in need. Hear his prayers now for us and for all poor souls in trouble. St. Gerard, friend of sinners, friend of the poor, friend of mothers and children, it is our joy and consolation to come to your novena to remember the goodness of your life, your burning sense of God your tender love for Our Lord and his mother, Mary, your kindness and care for everyone in need. Pray for us now in our time of need. Pray for us in our sickness. Pray for us in our confusion and despair. Pray for us in our struggle with life and its mysteries. Remember especially those who long for children and mothers about to give birth. Remember those who have wandered from the practice of the faith and need the grace of reconciliation. Remember all of us poor sinners in our particular needs. Amen. F.K.

Holy Spirit, you who makes me see everything and shows me the way to reach my ideal, you who gives me the divine gift to forgive and forget all the wrong that is done to me and you who are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and affirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones… in your perpetual glory. Amen To that end, and submitting to God’s holy will, I ask from you… (mention your favor). You must pray this prayer 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day your wish shall be granted no matter how difficult It may be. Promise to publish the dialogue as your favour has been granted M.McG.

MIracULOUS PraYEr tO tHE

HOLY SPIrIt

Holy Spirit, you who makes me see everything and shows me the way to reach my ideal, you who gives me the divine gift to forgive and forget all the wrong that is done to me and you who are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and affirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones… in your perpetual glory. Amen. To that end, and submitting to God’s holy will, I ask from you… (mention your favor). You must pray this prayer 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day your wish shall be granted no matter how difficult It may be. Promise to publish the dialogue as your favour has been granted. M.M.

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aDverTiSe yoUr Service to over 60,000 readers for only €5 per week up to 20 words Phone Dundalk Leader 042 932 0888. WinDoW cleaning Gutter & facia cleaning carried out by professional, fully trained and insured staff. Affordable rates. Domestic & Commercial. Call our office for a free quotation. everkleen 042 935 2717 or 086 829 3585. www.everkleenservices.ie <http://www.everkleenservices.ie>.

HoUSe & aParTmenT cleaning Service. Specializing in re-Let & Spring Cleaning, Carpet & Upholstery cleaning. Fully insured. For a free quotation contact everkleen 042 9352717 / 087 6873188, www.everkleenservices.ie <http://www.everkleenservices. ie>.

r oofing r e Pair S & S Tove S Stoves supplied and fitted, fully insured, Hetas certified. Contact Paul englishby 087 6301914 or 041 98 94633 and Mark on 087 1302040 for roofing enquiries.

garDen & HoUSe mainTenance

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

ProPerT y mainTenance repairs, building, plumbing, painting, roof repairs, tiling, bathroom refurbishments, concreting, plastering, gardening, power washing, PVC facia and soffits, Over 20 yrs experience. references available. Tel Michael on 085762-3758 .

f ifi’S a lT eraT ion S Longwalk S.C. (formerly A-Alterations) Tel 083 011 8728. Zips, hems, clothes taken in or let out, also Dry Cleaning Service. Open Mon - Fri 9.305.30pm & Sat 10-2pm.

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

BUilDer & Home mainTainence

building, Woodwork, Painting, Plumbing, Tiling, Kitchen refurbishments, Paving & Fencing. no job to big or too small. Tel. 087 295 2529.

Po D iaT ry/cH iro P o D y treatment in the comfort of your own home. Ms. Dara McCoy, bsc. Podiatry, COrU registered 0871924794.

Po W er Wa SH ing of driveways/paving/ walls/patios. no job too big or small. Competitive rates. Call Will on 085 860 4048.

Brick Paving—Cobble Locking, natural Stone Patios, Decking, Concreting, also General Patio Maintenance. no job too small Tel 087 6344596.

Home c leaning Service S Spring/ Deep/ Once-off, Weekly or Monthly services available. Please Whattsapp Helga on 0874349593.

lanDScaPing Flower beds tided up, outdoor cleaning, patios, footpaths, walls, general property maintenance, exterior painting of fences, gates, walls, etc and decking cleaned. Dundalk & District. Tel. Jim 086 3818184.

We can DiSTriBUTe your leaflets from €75 + vat per thousand Phone Dundalk Leader 042 932 0888.

PerSOnAL.

e a S y-going country lad, mid 50s with GSOH seeks like-minded female companion late 40s/mid 50s with no ties. For walks/ talks and to share the simple things in life. Tel 0868220403.

lonely male Mid-sixties, lives in the countryside, likes fishing and walks in the countryside. Would love to hear from likeminded male for walks and talks/friendship Tel 087 6077125.

g e T fi T the fun way and learn to dance, the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Jive, now taking place in the Lisdoo, Dundalk Tuesday’s from 8pm - 10pm, no partner required. First wedding dance lessons and private lessons also available. Contact 086 357 3271 for further information.

DrUm leSSonS inclUDing BoDHran

An CHUIrT DUICHe

The DISTRICT CouRT District Court Area of Dundalk District no. 6 liam Boyle - aPPlicanT (as nominee of Blue Diamond Sports no. 2 limited)

To: The District Court Clerk, District Court Office, Courthouse, Dundalk.

UNFaILING PraYEr tO

St aNtHONY

LEgAL NOtICEs NOVENA

NOvENa tO SacrED HEart

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

J.C.

NOvENa tO SacrED HEart

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

L.M.

Blessed to God in His Angels and in His Saints. St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I ask you to obtain for me the favors that I seek (mention your request here). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the Saint of Miracles. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen. F.K.

The Superintendent, An Garda Siochana, The Crescent, Dundalk.

The Secretary, Louth County Council, County Hall, Millennium Centre, Dundalk.

The Chief Fire Officer, Louth County Council, County Hall, St. Alphonsus road, Dundalk.

AnD TO WHOM IT MAY COnCern

TAKe nOTICe that the above named Applicant of 8 Park Street, Dundalk , County Louth, as nominee of blue Diamond Sports no. 2 Limited will apply to the District Court sitting at Dundalk on the 14th day of november 2023 at 10.30 a.m. for a Certificate under Section 15 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956, authorising the issue of a Licence permitting Gaming at an Amusement Hall or Funfare, namely brannigans Gaming situate at number 8, Park Street, Dundalk in the said Court area. The number and kind of games proposed to be carried on are as follows: 110 Gaming Machines.

AnD FUrTHer TAKe nOTICe that the Applicant will rely on the following matters in support of his Application.

1. The Applicant is not disqualified by Section 8 of the said Act from the promotion of Gaming under Section 6 or 7 thereof.

2. Forms of entertainment other than Gaming are also to be provided, to wit, 5 Video Games. Dated this 23rd day of august 2023. Brian Berrill S & com Pany, Solicitors, 18 Francis Street, Dundalk, County Louth.

Tiler availaBle experienced local tiler to carry out all types of tile work - marble, granite, porcelain. Indoors and out. Call 087387-8995 for free quote.

grimley’S DUBlin ST. DUnDalk Televisions, TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales, service & repairs. Free estimates 042 935 4343. DUnDalk garDen ServiceS—Tree topping, felling, hedge trimming, grass cutting & strimming. rubbish removals/Garage clearance, House & Garden refuse. Permit holder. Contact ben 085-840-7707.

forTUne Teller Available for appointment, private or group bookings. Tel. Alison 042 933 5102 or 087-67-51229.

B U il D ing Service S extensions, renovations, Sunrooms, Conservatories and All General Maintenance. P.V.C. Fascia, Soffit and Guttering products supplied and fitted. bathroom refurbishment, Painting, Decorating, Wall & Floor Tiling. All types of roof repairs & Maintenance. For free estimates

Tel 087 260 2501.

roof leakS maSTer We repair all types of roof/tile, slate, bangor blues. repair torch on roofs, scrape & clean, chimneys & chimney pots, chimney bird guards, gutter facia & soffits. All work guaranteed, 25 years experience. Tel. 086 8184827.

c ar P en T ry & Joinery—Maintenance and repairs, roofing, 1st & 2nd fix carpentry, sash window repairs. no job too big or small. Contact Seandon Carpentry 087 298 5110. moBile Home TranSPorT—Transported throughout 32 Counties. Contact eugene 086-607-1702.

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

DDS Pain T ing & Decorating Services. Dundalk area. Internal and external painting and wallpapering. Free estimates within 12 hours. 10 years experience. Tel David 085 7308777.

Will’S g ar D en Service S Lawn cutting, edges, hedges, strimming, rubbish & recycle removal, garage/house/yard clearances. Call Will on 085 860 4048. m an W i TH a van—Hedges, tree topping, painting, facia & Soffit, patios, concreting, garage clear-outs, outside taps. Call Kevin for a free & honest quote 089-4016728.

Pain T ing & DecoraT ing—Interior & exterior, Spray Painting & Hand Painted Kitchens, etc. All work carried out by professional Trades Men. Call brian 087 7558506. g ra SS -c UTT ing in and around the Dundalk area. experienced and reliable. Contact Michael on 0871477067.

m an in a van—House moves, furniture delivery/removal, yard/garage clearances, recycling & rubbish removal. Call Will on 085 860 4048 for a competitive quote.

Semi-re T ire D Pain T er availa B le Internal & external. 30 Years experience. Also power washing services, etc. Tel Dermot 087 2993660. local Po W er Wa SH ing—no job too big or too small. Patios, driveways, walls, also grass cutting & gutter cleaning. Contact James 087 4464960 for free quotation.

aa f laT r oof r e Pair S All flat roofing repairs carried out by experienced felt roofer. Call 087 2607558.

g W Pain T ing an D DecoraT ing—Keen rates. estimates free. Phone 086 3848079.

a ll P ro P er T y main T enance services carried out. roof repairs, Plumbing, Painting & Decorating, Wall & Floor tiling, All outdoor work, Paving & Fencing, Power washing. Call Gerry your local man 087 6461556 or 042 9327241 after 6pm.

For adults & children aged 8 years upwards. One to one lessons. Phone 087 414 4228. acco U n Tancy g rin DS available for leaving Cert, all levels, 5th & 6th Year. Tel 086 1265506.

a f T er Sc H ool W eekly Sewing Classes starting in Dundalk on 11th September. For booking visit www.djk-creations.com or WhatsApp 087 2649221.

Solari S g reen e nergy is hiring a Part Time Office Person, Dundalk Town. Computer skills essential. email Kenneth.byrne@ sge.ie.

Solari S g reen e nergy is hiring a Sales representative for the fast growing Solar PV market in Louth/Monaghan. excellent communications skills and full licence is essential, own car an advantage. May suit Full or Part time. email Kenneth.byrne@sge.ie.

k i Tc H en f i TT er S req U ire D Immediate start for local work Tel 087 9694045. Skille D o P eraT ive S required for renovation works Tel 087 9694045.

loUTH coUnT y coUncil We Caroline and Keith Walsh intend to apply for permission at 52 rathmount, blackrock, Co. Louth for the subdivision of an existing first floor bedroom to two number bedrooms and the construction of two number dormer windows to the rear of the existing dwelling and all associated site development works. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.

Folk group Greenshine play Carrick next weekend

CORk family trio, Greenshine, make a welcome return to Monaghan when they play the beautiful TIN CHURCH in Laragh on Saturday 2 September.

Greenshine’s albums are known to be an eclectic mix of genres which dovetail perfectly thanks to their harmonies, instrumentation and production style.

For their critically acclaimed latest album, NEW MOON ON FRIDAY, the band was interested in exploring their Country, Americana and American Folk influences and the collection features their original songs along with some classic covers.

One such cover is Jimmy Webb’s beautiful ‘Wichita Lineman which was received very favourably by the great songwriter himself. What a boost for the band and especially for Ellie who sang lead on the track, as Wichita Lineman is her favourite song of all time. To

have the endorsement of the writer is really special. While NEW MOON ON FRIDAY is an eclectic mix, it’s a smorgasbord that’s laid out in the broad church that is Country.

On here you’ll find styles that range from Classic Country Torch Songs, through South-

Annual Fatima Open

THE 32nd Annual Fatima Golf Open 2023 (The Gerry Gallagher & kevin Mathews Memorial), will take place at Ballymascanlon Golf Course on Saturday 2nd of September 2023. Golf Competition Tee Off times from: 13:30- 15:30. Fee: €30 no tickets required in advance, just turn up within Tee Off times. Presentation and Prizes event afterwards held in Lennon’s Bistro at 20:00- 21:00. Prizes: 1st-5th Place, Front 9 & Back 9 holes, Nearest the pin and Longest Drive.

Main Sponsors: Cullen Auto Parts (Barry Cullen), FASTFIX, John Laverty Motor Factors, MVI.

Retired Association

DUNDALk Active Retired Association resumes after the summer break on Monday 4th September 2023 at 2:30pm in Carroll Mead Hall.

Louth Library Service

LOUTH County Council Library Service are holding a further ‘Decade of Centenaries’ event in Dundalk Library on Friday next, September 1st.

Dr. Brian Hanley, Assistant Professor in Twentieth Century History at Trinity College, Dublin will hold a talk, “Republicanism, Crime and Paramilitary Policing, 1916-1945”, in Dundalk Library at 3pm as part of the 2023 Decade of Centenaries programme. Drawing on his recently published book ‘Republicanism, Crime and Paramilitary Policing, 1916-2020’ which examined the relationship between Irish republicanism, policing and crime from 1916 to the present day, Dr Hanley will concentrate on the early part of his work for his talk.

This describes republican attempts to deal with crime during the War of Independence, the problems caused by the Civil War split and how the organization grappled with accusations of criminality throughout much of the twentieth century. This book contains much new information on the IRA’s role in policing crime during the War of Independence. It looks at the way in which accusations of involvement in crime were weaponized during the Civil War as well as the IRA’s attitude to crime and criminals thereafter.

ern Gothic Country, to Carter Family inspired American Folk. Several singles from the album have appeared on the RTE Radio 1 Recommends list and the album has been ‘Album Of The Week’ on many stations including BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Ulster and many

radio stations around Ireland.

You can expect harmonies, stories and the friendly banter for which this family trio is known. Tickets are available from Eventbrite and the concert kicks off next Saturday (September 2nd) at 8pm.

St Patrick’s Scouts

SAINT Patrick’s Scout Group are now enrolling for the upcoming scouting year. We are looking for any new members that are interested in joining to fill in the following online form: ury1.com/ newmembers .

Our group caters for boys and girls aged 6 to 21. We have 2 beaver colonies for children aged 6-8, two cub packs for kids aged 9-11, two scout packs for kids aged 12-15, and a Venture section for 16+.

Scouting offers many opportunity for children of all ages to explore the outdoors while making new friends.

All our meetings are based in our hall on the Castletown Road. You can see what activities we got up to recently on Facebook/DundalkScouts

Late Night Café Dundalk

“THE next meeting of Late Night Cafe Dundalk takes place on Thursday, 7th September, from 7pm10.30pm in An Tain Arts Centre, Town Hall, Crowe Street, Dundalk.

On the night there will be a raffle which includes prizes such as a signed Dundalk FC jersey and hampers among other things. There will be an op portunity to relax and play board games with music playing in the background.

Entry is 5euro and this includes free refresh ments all night. All are welcome to attend and relax in a safe, alcohol free and non-judgemental envi ronment.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dundalk FC for the signed jersey, The Copper tle and Tesco Metro for their continued support.”

Mass Of Hope/Healing

SAINT Marys Church in knockbridge are having a Mass of Hope & Healing for all those who have been affected by suicide.

The Mass will take place this Sunday, 3rd September at 2pm. Eircode A91 EV56. All are welcome.

Greenshine ‘s Noel Shine and Mary Greene with their daughter Ellie.