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Fire scare highlights new road problems

By Paul Byrne

Senator Mary Moran has again hit out at the dangers regarding works in Stapleton Place after a fire brigade was delayed reaching a fire at her home in Haggardstown having been unable to go up the revamped street due to traffic.

Ironically Senator Moran has been highlighting the dangers of the new works in Stapleton Place for over four months.

This latest incident has, she says, highlighted just how potentially dangerous the road has become.

“On Friday evening last we had a very frightening experience when a car caught fire at the gateway of our home. My husband Damien rang the fire brigade immediately and then rang me to

alert me.

“The fire brigade took over twenty minutes to arrive at our house for a journey that barely takes half that time. On the fire brigade’s arrival, when asked what had caused the delay, the fire officers reported that it was caused by the backup of traffic from Stapleton Place “, explained Mary.

“They reported that they had been forced to travel up the wrong way on a one way street, and had had to totally avoid Stapleton Place due to traffic congestion as the traffic there had nowhere to go .

“When I approached the junction for our house I was met by neighbours directing traffic from our road as the smoke and fumes had be Continued Page 16

Two Louth Roses make it to Tralee

By Paul Byrne You wait four years for a Louth Rose to grace the famous dome in Tralee and then two come along at once.

Cooley’s Patrcia Marmion became the first Louth Rose to make it to Tralee since Karol Ann Keenan back in 2008 when she qualified for the ever popular event in Portlaoise last weekend.

And there was double joy for Louth when Stabannon’s Claire Lynch, representing Melbourne also made it through to the grand finals which will be held in August.

Speaking yesterday morning a hoarse but delighted Patricia said making it to Tralee was a dream come true for her.

“Like most girls in Ireland I’ve watched the Rose of Tralee since I was a young girl and I always had it in the back of my mind to give it Claire Lynch Continued on Page 8

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Minister expresses relief at ‘yes’ vote Minister Fergus O’Dowd has thanked everyone across Louth who voted Yes in the Stability Treaty Referendum.

“By giving a strong endorsement to the Stability Treaty, we have put a crucial part of the jigsaw in place as we rebuild a working Ireland,” said Minister O’Dowd.

“The result will help bring about the certainty needed

for recovery and growth, and further investment of the type that we have experienced through companies like Paypal.

“The Yes vote sends out a strong message to international investors that Ireland is a great place in which to invest and create jobs.

“There have been thousands of jobs created by for-

eign companies here since the beginning of the year. I believe the result will help us maintain this stream of investment”, the Minister explained.

“This is a very positive step for Ireland as we focus on keeping our economy on a sustainable track to recovery and I am glad the people of Louth responded positively to

Get ready for Tidy Towns judges visit

Dundalk Tidy Towns Committee in association with their Team Dundalk Programme with TUS are requesting that all townspeople make a final effort to clean up their areas/streets before the Tidy Towns judges arrive in town.

The committee stress that people in Dundalk have a lot to be proud of and the work of volunteers is there for all to see, including the redeveloped Market Squre and many other projects.

Many Resident Associations have developed their estates with name stones, shrubs and flower beds and are to be commended.

The most recent group is St. Nicholas Avenue who are celebrating 75

years this year and are currently developing the green area at the big bridge where they will be celebrating their 75 years in July.

“If you were planning to put out baskets or window boxes could we encourage you to do so in early June. We appreciate that the cold weather has prevented this from happening.

“The judges for the Tidy Towns Competition arrive, adjucate unannounced and leave without any reference to anyone. Fellow townspeople one final big push please so we increase our marks and retain a Gold Medal for the sixth consecutive year in a row”, said a committee spokesperson.

a hard fought campaign over the last five weeks.

“The positive result also ensures we have access to Europe’s new emergency fund, the ESM, should we need it.

This gives us security about how we will fund ourselves as a country, and how we will pay our doctors, teachers and nurses in the years ahead”, he Fergus O’Dowd, TD added.

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Another step closer to Narrow Water bridge

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The start of work on a proposed bridge across the Newry River at Narrow Water between Omeath and Warrenpoint has moved a step closer with a decision to allow it proceed to the next round of a European funding process.

The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) which administers the INTERREG IVA Programme for Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland, has agreed that the bridge project should proceed to the second stage of an ongoing assessment process.

The latest funding call for the

programme closed in February with the Narrow Water Bridge one of 91 applications received in respect of the approximately €30m of funding to be allocated.

As part of the next round of the funding competition, a full analysis is now being prepared on the financial and technical aspects of delivering the bridge – a partnership between Louth County Council, Newry & Mourne District Council and East Border Region.

Once a business plan is submitted, the project will be assessed alongside 11 others that have pro-

ceeded to the second phase.

Earlier this year, both the US Ambassador to Ireland and Fáilte Ireland supported the project which is seen as vital to unlocking the tourism potential that exists in the area surrounding Carlingford Lough, both in the Republic of Ireland and the North.

Planning applications in respect of Narrow Water Bridge are currently before An Bord Pleanála as a strategic infrastructure development and the Department of Environment/Planning Northern Ireland.

Students impress at Texaco awards

A number of Louth students have been presented with top awards in this year’s 58th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

Jessica McCartney (13), from St Brigid’s School, Dundalk, who won second prize in category G of the competition.

Presenting her with the award is Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan TD and Enda Riney, Chairman of Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited.

Also pictured is John Marron (17), from St. Brigid’s School, Dundalk and Jessica McCartney receives her prize Alanna Kearney (11), from St. Oliver Plunkett National School, Blackrock, both of whom won Special Merit Awards.

Other Louth winners who received awards at a ceremony held in Dublin recently were Katya Lalor (11), from Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Drogheda, Michaela Begley (15), from St. Vincent’s Secondary School, Dundalk, and Aaron Kinney (13), from St. Mary’s College, Dundalk all of whom Special Merit Awards.

John Marron Alanna Kearney

Gardai renew appeal for information Gardai investigating the discovery of the bodies of two men in a burnt out car in Ravensdale Car Park on March 7 are renewing the appeal for information.

The two men were identified as Anthony Burnett (31) from Croke Villas Dublin 3 and Joseph Redmond, (25) from Ballybough House, Ballybough. Both men were last seen in Dublin in the early afternoon

of Wednesday, the 7th March.

Investigating Officers are anxious to trace their movements until the discovery of their bodies at Ravensdale Park, Dundalk at approximately 11pm later that night.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Dundalk Garda Station 042-9388400, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800666-111 or any Garda Station.

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in Brief Women’s health

McCabe’s Pharmacy in Carroll Village is hosting a women’s health event on Friday June 8. The event will see a nurse instore providing a variety of women’s health orientated tests at reduced prices. As well as tips and advice, tests available on the day will include menopause, cholesterol, thyroid and iron.

Annual raft race and family fun day Mary Murtagh of Louth County Council is to be Admiral for this year’s Blackrock Raft Race which takes place on June 24. Each year Blackrock Tidy Towns select somebody for the position who has contributed positively to life in the village.

This year Mary Murtagh was asked to fulfil the role because of the huge support she has given to Blackrock Tidy Towns over many years in physical, advisory and financial terms, according to Tidy Towns Chairman, John Horan.

“Mary has effectively been a

member of our committee. Without her continued support and encouragement over the years, Blackrock would not have achieved the position it currently holds in the national Tidy Towns competition. It is very fitting that she is awarded this honour for 2012”.

The Admiral’s role includes the official starting of the raft race, as well as adding to the whole atmosphere of the afternoon.

There has been a record 18 entries for the raft race so far, mean-

ing that there will be two qualifying heats and a final. There are only four possible places left, so anybody considering entering needs to contact Brendan very soon on 042 9321902 or email blackrocktt@gmail.com.

As well as the raft race itself there will be a full afternoon of family entertainment at the seaside including a family treasure hunt, sandcastle and fancy dress competitions, a demonstration cricket match on the beach, and a schools talent show. Harry Lee will be the MC for the event.

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Cobra Kan students pass with massive success

The evening of Tuesday May 29 saw the grading of 17 of Cobra Kans students to their next belt, this was held in St Gerards Hall. This test requires a huge level of skill and knowledge in material arts, kickboxing and self defence, all of which all seventeen students showed.

Grading in Cobra Kan takes place annually and means a lot of time and training to be put in by the students, this is an enjoyable and rewarding experience for them.

These students were composed of twelve juniors and five seniors and are as follows;White – Yellow; Aidan Mulligan, Mark Kirk, Emmanuella & Joseph Oluwas-

anya, Fionn Weldon. Yellow – Orange; Cara Clarke, Orla Buckley. Orange – Green; Sarah Mulligan, Clare McElarney, Pat Lennon, Gerard Conlon, Fergal Duffy.

Green – Blue; Luka Murphy, Christopher Lennon, Shane O’ Malley. Purple to First Brown(3rd Kyu); Catherine Pearson. Second Brown – Third Brown(1st Kyu); Philip Corway.

Recently Cobra Kan held a fundraising bag pack in Dunnes Stores everyone involved in Cobra Kan would like to thank the people of Dundalk for all their support and generosity.

Update on RTE studio expected this week

By Niamh Kirk

More details on whether RTE’s regional studio based in Dundalk are expected later this week.

The stations director Noel Curran has described the financial position of the state broadcaster as “not sustainable” and the company is aiming to break even next year. The cuts are an effort to close a €25 million deficit in the broadcaster’s books.

It is hoped that the company will save €15m from a staff voluntary redundancy scheme which would be the equivilant of 200 jobs.

While the job losses in Dundalk will not be high, a closure of both the Television and radio regional studio removes the presence of the national state broadcaster from the North East as the region fights for economic recovery. As one of Ireland’s largest towns and a gateway town between North

and South the loss to the public may be less overt but none the less important. National media coverage of the area at a time when it hopes to draw investor interest as well as the limiting of the areas ability to contribute to the national identity, a cornerstone of public broadcasting ethos.

The offices are also located in the same building as the Vodafone Call centre which are expected to be closed by the end of the year also.

HSE urge parents to make News sure that their children are in Brief vaccinated against measles Eucharistic Congress

The HSE has urged parents to make sure that their children are vaccinated against measles as the holiday season approaches.

People around the country will be out and about and travelling around over the summer months increasing the risk of coming into contact with measles, says HSE Assistant National Director of Health Protection, Dr Kevin Kelleher.

“A measles outbreak in west Cork has now affected 51 children, including two who have been hospitalised, showing just how infectious measles is, how serious infection can be, and the importance of vaccination to prevent unnecessary illness and the asso-

ciated complications.

“Most of the children infected in Cork are teenagers and 88% of cases have never received any dose of MMR vaccine.

This large and rapidly spreading outbreak is a major concern not only to people in West Cork but for the whole of Ireland.

“Vaccination with MMR is the only way to protect against measles. Failure to vaccinate leaves children exposed to a serious and potentially fatal disease.

But just as importantly, it exposes other children especially the most vulnerable babies under one year of age to this devastating disease.

Children under one are those most likely to be liable to the severe

complications and possibly death.

“MMR vaccine is routinely provided at 12 months of age and again at preschool age (4-5 years of age), so those aged less than 12 months will not have received the vaccine.

Older children who did not get the MMR vaccine at these ages need to be vaccinated and their parents should contact their GP. Children younger than 13 years of age who missed out on MMR vaccine can still get it free of charge from their GP. Older children and teenagers can get the vaccine free but may have to pay an administration fee,” added Dr Kelleher.

Dundalk Cursillo are holding a pilgrimage to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, Dublin on Wednesday June 13. Bus will leave St Patrick’s, Dundalk at 7.30am and fare of €50 includes entry fee to Congress events and meal voucher. Events include Mass, Solemn Eucharistic Procession, Talks, Youth Events and much more.

For bookings or more info contact Steven at 0872030855.

Household Charges

Public Campaign Against Household Charges continue to meet every Wednesday between 7pm and 8pm in Oriel Park, Carrick Road, Dundalk.

Everyone is welcome.

Come along and ask questions and share your thoughts and concerns.

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Passing of former TD and Local drama group Minister Padraig Faulkner seek rehearsal space He served in every Fianna Fáil led government until 1980 when he was elected Ceann Comhairle before he retired in 1987, however three years later he was appointed to the Council of State by President Patrick Hillary.

Louth’s current Finna Fail TD and also a former Ceann Cohmairle Seamus Kirk said “Pádraig was an iconic political figure in Louth because of his many and varied achievements in a long political career.

A man of great integrity and powerful application to every task to be undertaken, he will be remembered for his dedication to the people of Louth and to the country. He served as Ceann Comhairle from October 1980 to June 1981 and was appointed to the Council of State, by then President, Mr Patrick Hillary, in 1990.

“I had the privilege of serving with him from November 1982 to the General Election in 1987. His vast political experience, his prudent and sensible advice was always readily available to the members of the Parliamentary Party at that time. We always had a close working relationship as Public Representatives in Louth. His wise counsel will unfortunately no longer be available to us.

“I wish to express my sincere sympathy to his wife Kitty and their children and grandchildren at this time. “

By Paul Byrne

A Dundalk drama group have pleaded with the Dundalk community to help them find a large empty retail unit for use as a rehearsal room.

Sandy Sneddon who is the drama co-ordinator with Encore productions says the drama group are planning a pantomime in the town hall to entertain the town this Christmas but have nowhere to rehearse.

“We are a drama group for adults with intellectual disabilities based in RehabCare resourse centre and have been run-

ning for over 10 years.

We previously rehearsed above McGeoughs pub on Roden Place but that space has been let out now so basically we need a new place.

“Ideally the space would be in the town centre and it would need to be wheelchair accessible with toilets and lights. I suppose a large empty retail unit would be perfect” explained Sandy.

We probably have about 50 people involved with the drama group and we’d put on one big production each year in the town hall.

I think it’s important

for the community to see that citizens with intellectual disabilities can provide entertainment and are a valuable asset to the community. It also signals that these people are able and available for work” Obviously there can be no production if we have nowhere to rehearse but hopefully somebody can help us out and make our dream come true” he added.

Anybody who can help Sandy should contact him at RehabCare resource centre on 0429328766 or at 0861290936.

Blackrock First Communicants

Weekly Quiz

History How many times was King Henry VIII married?

Dogs By what name is the German Mastiff better known?

Movies Which 1939 film ends with the line “After all, tomorrow is another day”?

Religion Who is the Patron Saint of Fishermen?

Politics The Duma is the lower house parliament of what country?

Geography Which Scottish city stands at the mouth of the rivers Don and Dee? Local What family ran the Tower Restaurant and Café in Park St for many years?

Sport on TV Which Irish man won

the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1985?

Business Traditionally what was sold by a Costermonger?

Rock and Pop What was the nickname of Aston Barrett, the bass player with Bob Marley & The Wailers and father of 56 children in Jamaica alone?

This Week’s Stinker Funny man, Dara O Briain made his first television appearance on what popular RTE show?

—this week’s answers— 1. Six 2. Great Dane 3. Gone with the Wind 4. St Peter 5. Russia 6. Aberdeen 7. The Maloccas 8.

Barry McGuigan 9. Fruit and vegetables 10. Family Man. Stinker – Bosco.

Former Louth County Finna Fail TD Pádraig Faulkner passed away last week aged 94. He was first elected to the Dail in 1957 where he served as a Teachta Dala as well as in a number of ministerial positions until 1987.

The son of a Fine Gael supporting father and Fianna Fail supporting mother, Mr Faulkner was born in Dundalk and lived in Dunleer. He attended the CBS before going to St Patricks College to train as a teacher and following the political ideology of his mother he joined the Finna Fail Party. His first run at election in the 1954 Louth bielection was unsuccessful but he learned and was voted in during the general election three years later.

He had a notable career being appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Gaeltacht by the Taoiseach, Seán Lemass, and being appointed to the Cabinet

by Taoiseach, Jack Lynch in 1968.

Some of his most outstanding achievements include the introduction of legislation that established An Post and Telecom Eirean during a period both sectors were in need of reform and modernisation. During his time as Minister for Education he introduced the regional college concept now known as the regional Institutes of Technology. It was a move that helped enhance and improve access to third level education for hundreds of thousands through the years.

Pete Treanor’s

Jedward ticket winner

Second Class students from St Francis NS, Blackrock, on the occasion of their First Holy Communion on Saturday May 19

The lucky winner of the family pass to the Jedward concert on Sunday June 10 is Jenny Kerley, O’Hanlon Park, Dundalk.

Jenny correctly answered the question that Waterline was the Jedward entry in Eurovision.

Jedward will be supported in the Market Square by X Factor’s Lloyd Daniels, Dundalk’s own Funky Feet, Ryan Dolan and Simon O’Driscoll, along with Conor C and Nino.

Two Louth Roses make it to Tralee Continued from Page 1 a go. But I’ve always put it off for one reason or another.

“Then earlier on this year my Dad came into the house with application forms and told me to go for it. Once you turn 27 you can’t enter so I said to myself, if I don’t do it now I’ll never do it.” laughed Patricia.

“We had a fantastic time down in Portlaoise and there was plenty of singing and dancing and craic all weekend. I got picked on Friday evening so that made it all the better for me as I could relax and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

“I was a bit nervous on stage talking to Daithi but it went well and I sang a song by Eta James called ‘At Last’ which seemed to go down well” she added.

“I’m really looking forward to the event and

Claire Lynch and Patricia Marmion celebrate reaching the Rose of Tralee final

I’m looking forward to representing Louth and promoting our county down in Tralee.”

Meanwhile Melbourne Rose Claire Lynch who left Stabannon for Australia four years ago made a triumphant return to these shores when she too made it through to the finals in August.

Claire’s sister Deirdre who was in Portlaoise for the

qualifiers was understandable delighted with her sisters success.

“We’re only after leaving Claire back to the airport this morning after having a fantastic weekend in Portlaoise. Claire has always wanted to attend the Rose of Tralee and when we heard her name called out we were overjoyed” said Deirdre.

“Apparently this is the

first time in 11 years that the Melbourne Rose has qualified so they’re delighted with Claire back in Australia as well.

When she was qualifying for the Melbourne heats Claire’s party piece was to show the judges how to play Gaelic Football so when she was in Portlaoise she brought an Aussie Rules football and showed the judges a few

tricks” laughed Deirdre.

Both Roses are keen GAA enthusiasts with Patricia a Cooley Kickhams and Louth regular while Claire plays with St Kevins GAA club in Melbourne having previously played with Stabannon. Coincidently Louth Rose Patricia is a cousin of Claire’s boyfriend Niall so both Roses already know each other well.

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Irish Coast Guard give advice on water safety Irish Coast Guard Greenore has begun its Compliance Monitoring Patrols (CMP) for 2012.

The purpose of a Coast Guard CMP is to monitor, record and advise on the current legislation regarding the wearing of suitable Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) while engaged in water based activities on our coasts, lakes and rivers.

In general a suitable PFD must be carried for each person on board (regardless of the size of craft) and must be worn by; Anyone on board an open craft that is under 7 metres (23 ft) in length; Anyone under the age of 16 on board any craft; Anyone being towed (Skiers, Doughnut rings etc); Anyone on a personal water-

Coastguard on a training exercise.

craft (Jet ski etc).

Greenore Coast Guard has found that there is a good public understanding of the benefits of wearing PFDs while on the water, but unfortunately every year there are tragedies which could be avoided if PFDs were worn by all.

“With this in mind we would appeal to all involved in water based pursuits this year to note the legal requirements on PFD

use. The legislation is in place to ensure we can continue to safely enjoy our water based pastimes’, a spokesman stated.

The Irish Coast Guard would also like to remind you that if you are going on the water; Have the most recent weather forecast before you leave; Inform someone ashore when you are leaving, where you are going and when you will be returning; Wear suitable clothing for the trip (including PFD); Do not depend on mobile phones in emergencies (they may not work at sea) Remember if you see someone in distress or are concerned about an overdue friend or relative at sea please call 999 / 112 and ask for the Irish Coast Guard.

Native Irish lizard makes appearance

By Niamh Kirk

There was a surprise visitor to one home in Dundalk this week when Daire McAnallen was walking through his parent’s home only to discover a little lizard lounging in the hall.

The couple had recently returned from a holiday in Cyprus and thought that the little guy may have stowed away in a suitcase.

When Daire approached

Ireland’s only native lizard

the visitor he curled up but eventually was coaxed into shoebox. The agile lizard made a few escapes before he was returned to safety.

However the Irish Wildlife Trust confirmed that it is

a “beautiful specimen” of the only one lizard native to Ireland, the viviparous or common lizard. The IWT representative said that the lizards became increasing active during the good

weather, but not to worry, as they are harmless.

The reptiles come out to absorb energy by basking in the sun when the opportunity presents itself but are rarely found indoors as their habitat is primarily grasslands or rural gardens.

Male and females usually come out during spring and if found the lizards should not be kept but returned to the wild as they form breeding pairs.

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Conor wins prestigious journalism award

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DCU student Conor McGinnity has been selected as winner of the 2012 Headline Award for Student Journalism Related to Mental Health and Suicide for his radio documentary “My Dad’s Depression” which was produced and aired by RTE. Conor, a Dundalk native who is an MSc student of Multimedia in DCU picked up the award for his radio documentary that featured the story of his father’s personal experience with

Judging the shortlisted entries, Carl O’Brien, Chief Reporter with the Irish Times commented that My Dad’s Depression was; “a brave, moving and revealing examination of the effect of depression on a family, a much neglected and under-reported issue.”

He further remarked; “It highlights the very many challenges of Conor McGinnity coping with mental illdepression and explored health, but also helps the impact of mental ill to de-stigmatise many health on his own fam- perceptions and contains ily life. important information

on coping strategies.

“Overall, this is a beautifully-crafted and textured piece of documentary-making: a tour de force.”

Headline, the national media monitoring programme for mental health and suicide created the award for student journalism to raise awareness among media students in recognition of the issues involved when reporting on mental health and suicide and to recognise the good work being produced.

Investment for seafood sector

By Niamh Kirk

There is to be an investment of more than €58k for County Louth in the seafood processing industry.

The hope is that the capital will help realise the sector’s potential and instigate a jobs boost.

The investment for the county comes as a part of a national investment in the sector to the sum of €15.5 million, €3.2 million of which was provided under the EU co-funded Seafood Process-

ing Business Investment Scheme.

The Scheme is implemented as part of the Irish Seafood Development Programme 2007-2013. Between 2010 and 2011 the sector received an investment of €10m, this further investment reflects the government’s position that the sector will play an important role in economic recovery.

Twenty one seafood processing companies across Ireland are taking part, among which are Seafood Processors Ltd. T/A Mor-

gan’s Fine Fish, Omeath, and the aim is to see 142 new jobs nationally created on the back of this.

Increased sales of almost €10m of up €44m are expected over the next three years.

Fine Gael Louth T.D. Peter Fitzpatrick, has welcomed the announcement stating “The Irish seafood industry has grown from strength to strength in recent years and this investment will ensure that that trend continues into the future.

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No money to provide launching access to water CLLR Oliver Morgan has labelled the town management’s position on the question of providing access for our Dundalk Sub Aqua search and rescue to the Castletown River estuary and Dundalk Bay as ambivalent.

Councillor Morgan stated that at a meeting with members of the Sub Aqua in early February, Town Clerk Frank Pentony, on behalf of the Dundalk Town Council, told the sub aqua that they are looking at every avenue open to try and get the slipway built.

“We know as well as anyone how important it is to build one but unfortunately our hands are somewhat tied on the matter... but

we haven’t given up and we are exploring different avenues and what I will say is that if there is a solution to be found, we will find it”, explained Mr Pentony.

However, in a subsequent answer to a question from Councillor Morgan:Cllr Morgan has since asked if there are any specific plans for the council to provide launching access to the water, only to be told that there are no plans.

“There are currently no plans for the council to provide launching access to the river and bay for Dundalk Sub Aqua Club. I think the Sub Aqua Club do a marvellous job and if we can help them

in any way we will but it is not our role to provide a launching facility.

“They are not a state agency so we are not obliged to build that facility for them. The land we do own down at Soldiers Point is not suitable for a launch facility. So as well as having no finaces or resources to help them we also have no land” he stated.”.

Councillor Morgan is now calling for the Town Clerk to outline the different avenues to providing rescue-craft launching facilities which he has explored on behalf of the Council and is anxiously awaiting a response in this critically urgent matter.

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in Brief Open Day

Scoil Naomh Lorcan Omeath are hosting their annual Open Day on Friday June 8. This event invites prospective pupils and their families to view the school, meet with our staff and mingle with other prospective pupils and parents. The event will run from 1pm to 2.30pm and refreshments will be served.

19th May 2012. Irish Pharmacy Awards Ceremony held in The Burlington Hotel, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4. Pictured left to right (with sponsor) are Mary Clarke, Roisin Flanagan, Geraldine McGuinness, Dermot Giles, Lisa Copas, Marie Patton and Padraigin McCaughey with the Health Promotion Award: Photo. Aidan Oliver.

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Over to you Have Ireland any chance of getting out of their group in Euro 2012?

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in Brief Coco Conway They’ll have the beating of them all. Don’t be surprised if they win the whole thing. I’ll throw my television out the window if we don’t qualify from the group.

David Grimes

Eamonn McMasters

Gavin Grey

Maurice McMahon

Yes. I think Croatia and Italy are beatable and if we can get four points from those two games we’ll probably qualify.

Yes, I think they’ll do well. A win against Croatia and a draw against Italy and we’ll be in good shape. It’s just great that we’re involved in the championships this time around.

We have a good squad this time especially up front so I think they could do well. I’d love to see them play England in the quarter finals.

My heart says yes and my head is saying I’m not so sure.

They’ve definitely got a chance but they’re going to have to be at their very best.

Artists sought to help create mural

The Rural Community Network are seeking tenders from mural artists for a community project with Shelagh Youth Club who are working on a townlands interface project researching 24 townlands from Armagh, Louth and Monaghan. The aim of the project is to depict the shared history of the townlands in a visual mural repre-

Organic gardening

sentation on the four walls of their youth club.

Rural Community Network (RCN) is a regional voluntary organisation in the North, established in 1991 by local community organisations to articulate the voice of rural communities on issues relating to poverty, disadvantage, equality, social exclusion

and community development.

In this community based project much of the community hope to get involved with the work over three full days.

The children will generate all the themes for the mural and under the guidance of the artist will help paint the mural representation of their shared townland areas.

A course in Organic Gardening for Beginners will take place in County Museum Courtyard from Tuesday June 12. Please contact Roisin Cotter on 087 136 3224. or email rcotterdlk@gmail.com.

Dundalk Outcomers host Pride Festival Dundalk Outcomers is hosting its Dundalk’s own Pride Festival which will take place from July 12 to 14 as part of the international network of Pride events.

The group stress that Dundalk Pride 2012 is a celebration of the whole LGBT community in the North East, their families and friends, and anyone who wants to support an inclusive and equal society.

“We at Dundalk Outcomers know that having a local Pride event is a great way to acknowl-

edge lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the region, and to recognise the important roles they play in local communities”, a spokesperson stated.

“It’s also a chance to connect with families and friends of the LGBT community. Accordingly, Over the past months, members of Dundalk Outcomers have been working hard to organise this year’s Pride festival and build on the success of previous years. The programme has something for

everyone to enjoy”, the spokesperson added.

Among the highlights of the festival will be the Pride Day in Outcomers Centre, Roden Place, on Saturday July 14. This year’s theme is ‘Urban Body & Soul’, so expect lots of colour, food, games, crafts, therapies and music.

Later that evening there will be a Pride Party in The Fairways Hotel.

For information contact, 9329816 or email: info@outcomers.org

Bank details for Fergal Treanor Fund Anyone interested in supporting the fundraising efforts for Fergal Traynor are reminded that the correct details for the account with Bank of Ireland, Clanbrassil St, are as follows: Accounty Number: 96217107. Sort Code: 90-33-65. For information contact: Mary McElroy on 087 6853310 or Johanna Gill on 0852367338.

Fergal was struck down with an illness which left him partially blind and hospital bound for several months, and has left him needing vital stem cell treatment in the Dominican Republic.

He was a perfectly healthy 20-year-old before being struck down with a disease in April 2011 known as Internal Capsule Syndrome, a frontal lobe brain dysfunction which affects motor functions and impairs vision.

Fergal, from Muirhevnamor suffered two cardiac arrests and has been left visually impaired with weakness down his left side.

Partnership awards night County Louth PEACE III Partnership held an awards night on Tuesday May 15 in the Fairways Hotel to announce the groups and organisations who had successfully secured funding for a wide range of peace building projects in the county.

The awards are as follows: Priority 1 – Consolidating Peace Building among Young People.

Vulnerable Young People - New Border Generation Teoranta €88,970 Peer Learning and peace building leadership programme for young people – Coexist Ltd - €105,000 Comhairle Na Nog – Youth Peace Building and networking programme – Louth County Development Board Secretariat €68,000 Primary Schools Programme to

address diversity involving parents and grandparents. Co-operation Ireland - €57,000 Secondary Schools Programme focussing on exploring local histories of the conflict. Includes development grants for participating schools. Co-operation Ireland €76,840.

Priority 2 – Building the Capacity of Target Groups of the PEACE III Programme.

Capacity Building support programme for target and minority communities. Includes development grants for participating projects – County Louth VEC €224,000 Victims of the Conflict and their families support programme – Diversity Challenges - €104,950 People Displaced by the Conflict – this programme highlights

the experience of people displaced as a result of the conflict – Project Deliverer – Diversity Challenges €148,920 Ethnic Entrepreneurship Programme – capacity building for target groups to participate in the business community – Project Deliverer – Louth County Enterprise Board - €90,000.

Priority 3 – Celebrating the diverse community of County Louth.

Diversity Engagement for local communities focussing on the integration of target communities into mainstream society – Louth Minorities Ethnic Consortium €185,000 Celebrations of diversity through festivals and events – this programme includes development grants for participatory projects – County Louth VEC - €135,000.

Dundalk Leader 6th June 2012

Paddy re-elected chamber president

At the Chamber AGM Paddy Malone was reelected President for the coming year, while Paddy Matthews will serve as Vice President and Michael Farrell, as Treasurer.

Other members of the Management committee elected were, Declan Murphy, Francis Murphy and Jimmy Cumiskey.

There will be additions to this later and at last one female will join.

In his address, the President noted that the chamber had a good working relationship with others including the county and town councils, IDA, Enterprise Ireland the County

Harry Traynor, Michael Farrell, Paddy Malone, Tim Mullins and Declan Murphy at the Dundalk Chamber annual meeting

Enterprise Board. The chamber has shown itself to be committed to the Louth Economic Forum.

The chamber is also working well with other including Newry Cham-

ber and believes that Ireland’s Presidency of Europe from January 1 offers the opportunity of implementing the economic zone.

He pointed out that the chamber has worked well

with BIDS office including the St Patrick’s Day parade which was a bigger day than ever. Other joint projects included Town Watch, Christmas parade and tourism initiatives.

Events in the future include (a) the Super Saver scheme with BIDS, (b) a new link between local accountancy firms and DKIT to assist Micro business which will be replicated elsewhere in the country, (c) the completion of the Louth economic Forum, (d) a new supply buy network with Northern and Scottish Chambers.

Paddy indicated that a major priority will be to build stronger relations with the Ardee and Carlingford areas and to keep membership costs down. It is hoped that after no increase in for four years it will be decreased next year.

Advice for homeowners in debt

By Niamh Kirk

The founder of Freedom from Debt, Ben Gilroy, is holding a free information session in Dundalk this Thursday, June 7.

The aim is to give people a firm understanding of their rights as home owners and inform them of how to navigate the often complex processes and conflicting rights involved

in debts, receiverships and property rights.

Mr Gilroy received a lot of positive attention when a Youtube video entitled “Consititution halts Sheriff” went viral. The video, which received more than 250,000 hits when it went online in February this year, shows two Gardai accompanying a ‘sheriff’ as he attempted to repossess a family home in Co Laois.

However Mr Gilroy used his knowledge of the Irish constitutional law to keep the sheriff at bay. Since he has appeared on ‘Today with Pat Kenny’ and ‘The Morning Show’ on TV3.

Their presentation in Dundalk is part of a country-wide tour, and will try to shed light on the specific events surrounding the Irish Government’s decision in 2008 to administer a blanket guarantee to unsecured

bondholders of Anglo Irish Bank.

The group are in the process of taking legal action against Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Finance Michael Noonan preventing them from paying out any further public money to unsecured bondholders.The meeting takes place in the Fairways Hotel on Thursday June 7 at 7.30 and is free to attend.

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KLUB MŁODEJ MAMY Cześć Dziewczyny; Mam na imię Monika, jestem mamą 2 - letniej Agatki i 7 miesięcznego Kubusia.

Oboje dzieci urodziłam tutaj, w Droghedzie.

I choć nie narzekam na brak znajomych, przyjaciół, a nawet bliskiej rodziny w Dundalk, to jednak bardzo często musiałam się samotnie zmagać z wieloma codziennymi sprawami, problemami, stresem czy rozterkami matki.

Moi najbliżsi niestety nie zawsze mogą być obecni, gdy ich potrzebuję. Mój mąż pracuje w Dublinie, wychodzi z domu o 8:00, wraca około 18:30.

W ciągu dnia muszę sobie radzić sama z moją dwójką maluchów.

Macierzyństwo jest dla mnie ogromną przyjemnością, uwielbiam spędzać czas z moimi dziećmi, jeden ich uśmiech wynagradza wszystkie nieprzespane noce, zmęczenie, frustracje, stres - same wiecie, że takie małe dzieci to też ciężka praca 24 godziny na dobę. Świat zaczął się kręcić wokół dzieci, co pewnie jest naturalną koleją rzeczy.

Tu na obczyźnie jest nam o tyle trudniej, że mamy i teściowe daleko, przyjaciółki z dziećmi w podobnym wieku też. Można liczyć głównie na siebie.

Dlatego wraz z przyjaciółkami chciałybyśmy stworzyć Klub Młodej Mamy. Pod patrpnatem organizacji Simul Polonia.

Wiem, jak ważna jest siła wspracia innych mam, szczególnie tak daleko od domu, możliwość podzielenia się zwykłymi, codziennymi problemami, poradzenie się innych kobiet zaprawionych w boju bardziej niż ja.

Stąd pomysł by ruszyć z miejsca, póki ładna pogoda i w czasie gdy dzieci mają wakacje. Możemy się spotkać, poznać ze sobą i poznać ze sobą nasze maluszki. Kto wie jak to się skończy, jednorazowym spotkaniem czy przyjaźnią na całe życie. Mam nadzieję, że miło spędzimy czas, nauczymy się czegoś od siebie nawzajem i stworzymy naszym dzieciom możliwość poznania innych dzieci, otworzymy ich na nowe towarzystwo i nową przygodę.

Zainteresowane mamy proszę o kontakt: 0857443314 oraz na adres email: simulpolonia@o2.pl Od organizacji Simul Polonia otrzymałam listę młodych mam sprzed kilku miesięcy, zainteresowanych Klubem, postaram się w najbliższym czasie skontaktować z Wami, Pozdrawiam gorąco – Monika Domka

Rehearsals for Sound of Music

Rehearsals for Dundalk Musical Society’s forthcoming production of The Sound Of Music will begin on Wednesday June 6 at 8.30pm in Dundalk Tennis Club.

The society are calling on females aged 16 and over to be part of the nuns chorus. Rehearsals will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays for the month of June with a break for the summer.

The rehearsals will resume at the end of August and the show will take place from October 16 to 21 in An Tain Theatre. The society operates an open door policy so no experience is necessary, a love of singing and musical theatre is all that is required.

The society is also celebrating some good news this week after learning that Tim Ahern has been nominated as Best Actor for his role as Fagin in last October’s incredibly successful production of Oliver at the Association of Irish Musical Societies Awards.

The awards will take place on Saturday June 16 in the INEC in Killarney and a delegation from the society will travel along with Tim to the ceremony.

Fire scare highlights some road problems Continued from Page 1 come so bad it was impossible to get down the road. I had to abandon my car but couldn’t get near the gate of my house to see if the children were ok.” added Senator Moran.

“This has further heightened for me the importance of a review of the recently installed cycle lanes. We were very lucky that the fire was outside our home. Indeed one fire officer at the scene acknowledged that if the fire had happened nearer to

our home the outcome could have been much more serious.

“With fire, time is of the essence here and fire will not wait.

I dread to think what could happen if a fire brigade is prevented from getting to a fire where people’s lives are in danger because of traffic congestion caused by cycle lanes. We have to put safety first and the fire on Friday has once again proven to me that the situation needs to be addressed urgently.”

Senator Moran also ques-

tioned the new system which has centralised all emergency calls in the east of the country.

The new Eastern Region Control Centre is based in Dublin and receive calls from people in Co. Louth when they report a fire. According to Senator Moran this new system could potentially waste precious time.

“My husband reported that it had taken over 20 mins for the fire brigade to arrive. On phoning them he was shocked to discover he was put through to a

phone service in Dublin who proceeded to ask him a list of questions before sending out the fire brigade.

“He repeatedly asked to speak to someone in Dundalk to give specific directions to the house but was told that this was not possible. It would obviously have been much easier for Damien to give directions had he been speaking to someone who knew the area and as everyone knows every minute is precious when dealing with a

fire” she explained.

Speaking about the new Eastern Region Control Centre, Dundalk fire officer John Cummins said that this was a modernisation measure rather than a cost cutting measure.

“We changed this system last November which means the call centre is centralised in Dublin. This is bringing us in line with the rest of the country where call centres are regional rather than in each county.” he explained.

Louthmouths Cycling Club’s Reunion

Kevin and Jacinta Black at the Reunion that took place on Friday. See also Page 18.

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The cast of Joseph

SONG back with night of music STAGE One New-musical Group, fresh from their production of “Joseph”, are

back on Thursday June 21 in Dundalk Golf Club presenting a night of music.

“Midsummer with SONG.” will feature a chorus of 30 of SONG.’s members singing songs from Well Known Musicals, both old and new.

Featuring Nik Parks, Brendan Cleary, Sinead O’Callaghan, Leanna Carragher, David McGahey, Andrew Browne, Kylan Ross, Tom Doonan, Cathal Grennan, Cormac Todd, Barry Dunne,, Ben Murphy, Daire Stanley, Paula Murray, Moya Hodgers, Lynsey O’Neill, Karyn Jones, Leann Carroll, Saoirse Kelly, Orna Doohan, Megan Crilly, Hannah Murphy, Shauna Farren, Laoise Grennan, Jane Doohan, Aoife Minnock, Aoife McCann, Bernie McMahon, Siobhan Jordan and Aine McGowan, this concert promises to be a great night’s entertainment in the beautiful Dundalk Golf Club. What better way to celebrate Midsummer than an evening with this talented group.

SONG are also delighted to announce that they were the first Irish Amateur Youth Group to receive the performing rights for Miss Saigon and this production will take place in 2013 featuring a cast aged 14 to 19. Limited Tickets are availablefor “Midsummer with SONG” and they can be purchased from Dundalk Golf Club, Grants Newsagents or by contacting Terese Dunne on 086 8963079. Ticket prices are €15.

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News Louthmouths Cycling Club’s Reunion

in Brief Cooleys Hill Trek and Barbeque

The Cooleys Hill Trek and Barbeque will take place on Sunday June 17 with registration at The Lumpers pub, Ravensdale.

Fast Level and Moderate Level registration is at 10.30 and Easy Level registration at 11.30am.

The treat will start at Noon.

Walkers can preregister at Outdoor Exchange, Longwalk, Dundalk, at 9320789.

Dress appropriately for weather conditions.

Donation of €20 with proceeds to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, and Royal Victoria Children’s Hospital, Belfast.

Contact Mary McDonald on 9376157/087 2708847 or Noeleen Shields 086 3889070 for further information.

Women’s Health Event McCabe’s Pharmacy in Carroll Village is hosting a women’s health event on Friday June 8. The event will see a nurse instore providing a variety of women’s health orientated tests at reduced prices.

As well as tips and advice, tests available on the day will include menopause, cholesterol, thyroid and iron.

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Rita Mullen with Jock and Susan Mc Ardle

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Martin Reilly, Jock Mc Ardle and Mickey Dawe

Muckno Open Day On Saturday June 9, Lough Muckno Waterski & Wakeboard Club plays host to “National Women/Girls Open Day” featuring an introduction to waterskiing and wakeboarding at their World Class facilities on Lough Muckno in Castleblayney.

This event is open to all at a rate of €10.

All wet gear, safety gear and full instruction included, all you need to bring is swimwear and a towel. The event starts at Noon.

n McKey Billy, Briege, Olivia and Kevi

Castletown ICA Castletown ICA meet every Wednesday night in O’Hanlon Park hall at 8pm. New membes are welcome. Contact 087 1303355.

Ray Byrne, Mickey Dawe and Billy McKey

Fergal Cassidy with Ciara and Danny O’Shea

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Council staff will not act as debt collectors

By Paul Byrne

CLLR Oliver Morgan extracted a commitment from the County Manager, Conn Murray, at the May monthly meeting of the Dundalk Town Council, that council staff would not be used to act as debt-collectors for the controversial household charge tax.

In response to Councillor Morgan’s Motion:and under questioning from other councillors, the Manager outlined his position.

“No Council staff, either junior or senior, will be asked to act as debt-collectors for the household charge. However, I would urge people to pay the charge, because the council cannot provide services without the money to pay for

them”.

Cllr Morgan then asked if the money collected from hardpressed householders and commercial ratepayers’, was being used wisely and prudently.

In a question which he put to the Town Clerk, Frank Pentony, he asked “How many household charges will it take, at €100 each, to pay the lawyers in the two judicial review hearings in the High Court, involving this Council and McCaughey Developments Ltd, which were heard before Mr. Justice Hanna and Mr. Justice Hedigan. Would it be 3,200 households?”

The Town Clerk’s reply was to the effect that the amount spent

on the McCaughey Developments Ltd v Dundalk Town Council Judicial Review proceedings was not as high as €320,000 (or 3,200 household charges) but only €173,000 (or about 1,750 household charges).

County Manager, Conn Murray, then stated that it was not accurate to say that 1,750 household charges would be used to defray the cost of the lawyers in the illfated McCaughey Developments Ltd v Dundalk Town Council legal proceedings, because the money to pay the lawyers would actually be obtained from several different sources, such as the central government subvention, the commercial rates, the parking meter charge, etc.

Glenmuir Academy U-6 squad with coaches Ciarán Caldwell and Natasha Waring

Family Notices

In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements.

Birthday Remembrance

In loving memory of Francine Moran (Lamy),

formerly 26 O’Hanlon Park, Dundalk who’s birthday occurs 5th June.

Hapy memories kept forever Of days when we were all together Though absent you are always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

We miss your smile, your joking ways We miss the things you used to say Out of our lives you may have gone But in our hearts you still live on.

Always remembered by all your family.

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Dunleer area. Position to start at the end of August. If interested please phone 085 8289219 Representatives required for Natural Health Company. Flexible Hours. Full time or part time. Contact Regina on 085-7053834 Personal Female 38, 5ft 2 brown hair, blue eyes, own house, no kids, would like to meet Male 38-50 single in same position Tel 087 6310827 PLANNING NOTICE DUNDALK TOWN COUNCIL, We, the Board of Management of De La Salle College C/o McGahon Architects Ltd, 19 Jocelyn Street, Dundalk, intend to apply for Planning Permission for a single storey detached school building comprising 3 No classrooms, technology & science rooms with ancillary accommodation and associated site works at De La Salle College, Castleblaney Road, Dundalk,Co. Louth This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dundalk Town 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

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Fun day for all the family at Louth Show

Kíla comes to town for free concert The Táin Summer Festival promises performances from a number of great acts. The performances begin this Saturday, June 9 with a free family concert featuring the l Irish traditional band Kíla.

The concert begins at 5pm and will end at 7.30pm and will feature the brilliant five piece traditional Irish band Goitse, harpist Emer Kenny and a world record Irish dancer James Devine.

Kíla are a seven piece band that blends traditional Irish music with world music; Kíla’s music mixes beautiful melodies and harmonies with a rock edge.

Their performance will be the perfect way to wrap up the days Táin celebrations that begin at 10am in the Market Square.

Town Centre Commercial Manager Andrew Mawhinney is delighted that Kíla will be performing on Saturday, “We are really happy with the line-up for Saturday’s concert. It is wonderful that Kíla will be performing; a lot of preparation has gone into bringing the concert to the town. We hope the people of the town will come down to the Market Square to enjoy what’s sure to be an evening of entertainment and craic.

The County Louth show which takes place on Sunday June 17 in Dundalk Stadium promises to be a great day out for all the family.

The activities start at 9am and will feature events such as bonny baby show, best dressed lady, gent and teenager, glamorous granny along with a children’s corner and bouncing castles.

Shauna Mulholland of St Malachy’s NS pictured with Events in the traditional her mother, Catherine, after her confirmation in St agricultural show are Patricks

certain to attract a huge interest and entryforms can be obtained at Devenny’s Office Supplies, Dundalk, or on www. t h e d u n d a l k s h o w. c o m .

Information is available from gvwhyte@gmail. com.

The ‘Home Industries’ section is one of the most popular in the show and attracts entries from a wide variety of disciplines.

According to one of the organisers, Georgina

Whyte, it is a huge part of the show offering competition in baking, sewing, knitting, flowers, shildren’s handwriting, crafts and art.

“This part of the show is a lot of fun and illustrates that it is not all about animals. We would encourage as many people as possible to take part and share their talents with others”, explained Georgina.

“There is a small charge

to enter of €2 for adults and €1 for children and we have lots of prizes including trophies for kids and cash for adults.

“It is something a bit different and those interested can get the entry forms and booklets from Devenney’s in Crowe St so there is plenty of time to get the entry in before June 16”, added Georgina.

For further information contact Georgina on 042 9379868.

EURO 2012 fever hits Market Square Excitement is growing in Dundalk for the EURO 2012 campaign that kicks off on Sunday. The town will go green with pubs and shops decorating their premises with green bunting and flags.

Dundalk TCCM office has organised fantastic events on the first three match days including live broadcasts of the matches on a big screen in the Market Square. Sunday June 10 kicks off with an exciting Jedward

concert at 1pm. There will be amusements, bouncy castles, rides and face painting; there will be fun entertainment for all soccer enthusiasts when they get the chance to ‘Beat the Keeper’ with Dundalk Football Club players.

The Ireland v Croatia match kicks off at 7.45pm with exciting half time entertainment from freestyle football juggler Mark Tiernan.

On Thursday June 14 gates

will open at 5pm with fun amusements and bouncy castles with another opportunity to ‘Beat the Keeper’. Prior to the Ireland v Spain match there will be a performance from Dundalk band ‘The Long Riders’. Half time entertainment during the match will come from world class football freestyle juggler Daniel Dennehy.

Monday June 18 will have the same amusements as Thursday however there’s the added treat

of a pre-match performance by ‘The Fuzzy Burgers’ at 6.45.

The Ireland v Italy match will follow at 7.45pm; post match entertainment will come from the wonderful Gerry Larkin.

Dundalk Town Centre Manager Andrew Mawhinney is delighted with the spirit in the town, “It’s great to see how the town is getting into the spirit of the EURO 2012 tournament. We have spent months planning to show

the three opening Irish matches on a big screen in the Market Square and we hope families will enjoy the programme of events organised for the EURO match celebrations”, he said.

Tickets for the first match against Croatia are now available from the TCCM Office on the Market Square; tickets for the matches against Spain and Italy will be made available closer to their dates.

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CITROEN DS5 AWARD

The Citroen DS5 has been named ‘Design of the Year - Production Car’ by Car Design News.

The Citroen DS5 received almost a quarter of

the votes cast making it the clear winner and beating the Lamborghini Aventador.

The Citroen DS5 is the latest in the DS model line-up and show-

cases the latest technology which includes a full hybrid drivetrain, combining an HDi diesel engine with electric power. Hybrid4 technology successfully blends

TOYOTA TOP BRAND

The latest report from Interbrand, world renouned brand consultancy, has show than Toyota remains the world’s top rated automotive brand, gaining six percentage points over its last placing in the

previous study.

Interbrand recognised Toyota’s achievement of meeting the challenges as the result of quality issues in 2010 and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami effects.

Interbrand said: “Even though Toyota faced both an internal crisis and an external crisis, the company forged ahead by focusing on safety and quality, modifying its leadership structure and capitalising on

JAGUAR SPORTBRAKE

This is the new, rather handsome Jaguar XF Estate or should we say in marketing speak the Jaguar XF Sportbrake. It is due to hit the roads in autumn 2012, with prices yet to announced.

Based on the XF Saloon platform the Sportbrake is only 5mm longer,

yet it is only 70kg heavier, nearly 5cm of extra headroom in the rear and it will swallow 1,675-litres of cargo with the rear seats down. Every panel as you would expect when looking at the car from the ‘B’ pillar back is new.

We would expect the mechanics and engine line-up

to remain the same, although the Sportbrake will feature selflevelling air suspension to aid the driving dynamics which will make the Sportbrake a desirable towing car for caravanners, boat and horse owners.

The tailgate can be specified with power struts and features a soft close function, avoiding any requirement for it to be slammed shut.

Set into the boot floor is a panel that splits into three sections to allow smaller loads to be neatly wedged

200bhp, four wheel drive, zero emissions for urban use, an acceleration boost function and low CO2 emissions from just 99g/ km. its world-renown green efforts.”

Rankings are calculated by analysing three key areas responsible for overall brand value: the financial performance of branded products and services; the role of the brand in purchase decisions; and the strength of the brand in securing earnings for a company.

I n t e r brand highlighted that businesses like Toyota that had improved their performance in the report have shown ability in “adapting to a new reality” in an uncertain business climate.

and avoiding a precious or fragile cargo being thrown about.

Jaguar have incorporated LED lighting into the tailgate so at long last you can see what you doing, wish other manufacturers would follow. The rear seats can be lowered remotely without having to stretch into the boot. The boot measures 550-litres with the rear seats up and increases to 1,675-litres with them down.

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