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Wednesday, 30th May, 2012. Vol. 5, Issue 22 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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Councillors want to fix cycle lane mistakes

By Niamh Kirk and Paul Byrne The fallout from the controversial Dundalk Smarter Travel project escalated this week when local councillors stepped up their opposition to the handling of the heavily criticised initiative.

A number of councillors have expressed the willingness to admit they were wrong to support the plans, while one councillor made a definite move to rectify the “mistakes” caused by the scheme.

Cllr Sean Bellew believes that attempts to discuss a resolution have not worked and is calling on fellow councillors to support a motion that would see Stapleton Place restored to its former state.

“Talking does not appear to have worked and so we must look for other methods” concluded the Fianna Fail councillor as he proposed to use provisions in the Local Government Act to return Stapleton Place to its original state.

The local councillor has written to his fellow elected council members to seek support for the motion which would be brought before a sitting of Dundalk Town Council next month.

Section 140 of the Local Government Act 2001 requires the County Manger to enact any resolution passed by the Council Elect, provided it is within the law. Cllr Bellew proposes that Continued on Page 18

Fergal seeks vital treatment

By Paul Byrne The family of a young Dundalk man who was struck down with an illness which left him partially blind and hospital bound for several months are organising a fundraiser night to help pay for vital stem cell treatment in the Dominican Republic.

Fergal Treanor 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. His mother Catherine is organising a series of fundraisers to help pay for groundbreaking stem Fergal Treanor needs treatement in Dominican Republic Continued on Page 11

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Repeat Leaving Concern over fire services access is dismissed Certificate class on cards for O Fiaich College Plans are afoot to establish a dedicated repeat Leaving Certificate class at O Fiaich College in Dundalk.

CEO of the VEC, Dr. Pádraig Kirk has confirmed that he is in negotiations with the school’s management team regarding the setting up of the class at the college from September 2012.

This year some 55,000 students will sit the Leaving Certificate, which begins with English Paper I on Wednesday June 6.

The CEO said that, “the majority of students who wish to repeat their Leaving

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Certificate are those that miss out on securing their preferred third-level college place by a small number of points.

While there are other progression routes available for such students, many prefer to repeat the Leaving Certificate as the means of securing that college place”.

The VEC plans to be in a position to advertise to fill places on the one year programme next month.

Enquiries at this point should be made to O’Fiaich College at 042-9331398 or info@ ofi.ie

Fire Services in Dundalk experienced difficulties accessing Chapel Street via the Jocelyn Street Entrance following the implementation of a cycle track along one side of the street.

The attempts to access the area caused some concerns among businesses and residents over safety issues but the Fire Service has assured that access by emergency

vehicles does not impact on the ability of the Fire Service to access the area.

Frequently in urban centres there are areas that have restricted access due to the terrain. However it is the location of the fire hydrant that is the core concern but there are no issues with the location of these in the town centre.

While the works on the new cycle lanes are ongoing, so too are discussions between the Fire Service

and the engineering staff in the local authorities.

These will continue and if necessary changes to the lay out will be made in order to “ensure the final works are fit for purpose and do not detract from the Local Authority delivering on any of its services” according to Paddy Donnelly of Louth County Council.

“The very essence of a modern Fire Service is the ability of its staff to adapt to situations in order to de-

liver and efficient and effective emergency service. A key attribute of the modern Fire fighter is their dynamic awareness and local knowledge of the area of operation.

“New constructions and infrastructural changes are continually monitored by operational staff in order to ensure an effective response by emergency services and if and where necessary alterations to such scheme will be actioned”, stated Mr

Donnelly.

Alterations to the restrictive cycle lane on Chapel Street would be welcomed by businesses in the area that are also experiencing difficulties with deliveries as large lorries are faced with the same difficulties on entering the street.

There were also difficulties accessing Stapleton Place where the council elect and executive continue to discuss the future of the works on the street.

Realt na Mara raise €1,500 thanks to the world’s biggest blanket

By Paul Byrne

Paul Mack arrived in Dundalk on Friday with the world’s biggest blanket as he continues his quest to raise awareness and help charities on his 15 year journey around the world.

For the Dundalk leg of his epic journey Paul had pledged to help out Realt Na Mara who are fundraising for a new sensory room in their Centre for Autism which they are expanding in September.

Paul aims to travel the world in his 21 year old diesel van which he calls the ‘Love Bus’ getting people to add pieces to his blanket and signing messages of hope and love.

The final size of the blanket stitched together will be 1.5 times the size of Wembley Stadium with an estimated one billion signatures upon conclusion in 2027.

Realt na Mara principal Mary Hession along with deputy principal

“I’m pleased to be visiting Dundalk today to help out Realt na Mara in their efforts to raise money for a new sensory room” said Paul.

We’re lucky we’ve had fantastic weather here today and we’ve been able to lay the blanket outside the Longwalk to help spread the message of love and kindness to Dundalk.”

Realt na Mara principal said she was honMargaret McCreesh, Ciaran McParland, Paul Mack and Michelle Carthy at the fundoured to have Realt raising day for Realt na Mara na Mara represent Co. Margaret Conlon met unfurled part of his blan- whilst in the process Louth as her school have with Paul outside the ket which was signed raising money for the now registered to particiLongwalk Centre as he by intrigued passers by sensory room. pate in the Blanket Earth

Remanded on bail

Patrick Duffy (35) of Ashling Park was remanded on continuing bail for an alleged robbery at a local shop.

The charge was adjourned to June 27 for the DPP to give his directions. The defendant is alleged to have committed the offence at XL Stop and Shop, Jocelyn Street on February 12 last.

He also faces separate charges of theft and burglary at McCabe’s Pharmacy, Carroll Village on January 31 last.

Project. She also thanked Paul Mack for assisting in the schools efforts to raise money for a new sensory room and wished him luck for the remainder of his journey.

As Paul packed away his blanket on Friday afternoon and departed Dundalk in his van he left knowing he had helped Realt Na Mara raise over €1500. Paul’s journey around Ireland will end on Valentine’s Day on Grafton St, Dublin before he embarks on a 15 year crusade of peace and love around the globe.

Evelyn Cotter and Peter Begley, Avenue Road who were married recently in St Fursey’s, Haggardstown.

Positive developments for Louth County Hostpital – Fitzpatrick

By Niamh Kirk The HSE draft of the dedicated plan for Louth County Hospital will see the hospital advance its clinical services according to Peter Fitzpatrick, Fine Gael TD. The plans include the expansion of the endoscopy, colposcopy services and colorectal screening services.

Following a review of the services in the hospital, the HSE, HIQA and Department of Health on how to simultaneously improve

services while addressing a €26 million deficit in the annual budget, the future of the hospital is becoming clearer.

“Where Louth County Hospital is concerned, a number of positive developments are being planned which will see the hospital become a leader in the delivery of endoscopy and colposcopy services, as well as in consultant-led elderly assessment and colorectal screening services:, said Deputy Fitzpatrick.

Among the areas that are to be developed at the Louth County Hospital campus are 19 inpatient beds for step down patients and the eight stroke rehab beds with plans to increase the number by three on a phased basis. The Frail Elderly Project Plan is to be enhanced and the Frail Elderly Programme intends to develop rehabilitation services for the elderly.

According to the Fine Gael Deputy the level of clinical activity in the hospital has increased by 160% with

the number of procedures jumping from 25 to 65 per week. The day cases in surgery, urology, gynae and elderly care as well as dental care, the numbers are also increasing from an overall total of 6,021 to the current level of 8,065, an increase of 34%.

“I fully appreciate that change is never easy but it is inevitable if we are to deliver a healthcare service that is truly worthy of the Irish people”, he added.

However Mr Fitz-

patrick conceded that difficult decisions are unavoidable and admitted that no decision has yet been made regarding the opening hours at the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU).

The Labour Minister for Health Dr James Reilly who made a low key visit to the hospital last week had previously agreed to the retention of services in the MIU and campaign groups will be watching closely to see if the Minister honours his commitment once the review is published.

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Friary Youth Club celebrate 15th birthday

Friary Youth Club celebrate 15 years

By Paul Byrne The Friary Youth Club celebrated their 15th birthday in style on Friday evening as over 200 children enjoyed various activities in glorious summer sunshine.

Friary Youth Club President, April Dillon, who has been involved with the organisation since its inception said the purpose of the youth club was to provide a place where the young people can come together to enjoy themselves, and relax in the company of their peers.

“We meet every Friday at 6:45 between October and May in the Friary Youth Centre and offer a variety of games each night; football, dodgeball, basketball, etc.

“We also have games around the centre such as pool, air hockey, etc to play and the members can also sit and talk with their friends until the

FYC ends if they wish. We organise different theme nights throughout the year.

“I’ve been involved with the club since I joined as a 12 year old 15 years ago and I absolutely love being a part of it All our leaders here are volunteers and we wouldn’t be able to do this if they weren’t so generous with their time”, she explained.

According to April, the youth club provide children with a safe and fun environment as well as helping them form friendships, improve health and fitness as well as learning the importance of teanwork.

The youth club is self funded and rely on annual fundraising events to cover the costs of the organisation.

In the summer, members and leaders will travel to Knockadoon Camp in Cork for a week of activities with other young people from around the country.

Pete Treanor’s

Weekly Quiz

Geography What is nicknamed ‘The Eternal City’?

Pop Music Whose sworn enemy was Two Ton Ted from Teddington?

Religion Who is the Patron Saint of Carpenters?

Motors The name of which car company means ‘I Roll’ in Latin?

Pot Luck What term is given to an international scout rally?

Local Paddy Rogan’s in Featherbed Lane was one of the first type of what business to be carried out in Dundalk?

Sport He is nicknamed ‘The Power’, but what is Phil Taylor’s middle name?

Nature What is it that the hum-

ming bird can do, that no other bird can?

Vintage TV Whose catchphrase was “I hate meeces to pieces”?

History Which Irish soldier died from wounds received at the Battle of Landen in 1693?

The Stinker Eugene Polley, who died this month invented the Flash Matic, the first of what device now found in every living room?

—this week’s answers— 1. Rome 2. Ernie, The Fastest Milkman in the West 3. St Joseph 4. Volvo 5. Jamboree 6. Chip Shop 7.

Douglas 8. Can fly backwards 9. Mr Jinx 10. Patrick Sarsfield. Stinker – TV remote control.

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Táin March promotion

By Paul Byrne

Táin Festival chairman Tim Mullins took to the airwaves on Friday morning to help promote the forthcoming Tain festival which takes place between June 9 and 18.

Tim was speaking to Tom Dunne who brought his ever popular Newstalk breakfast show to Riva Brasserie in Earl Street.

There were a few quizzical looks from the Riva regulars as Tim, dressed as the High King of Ireland, strode into Riva accompanied by his daughter Helena who was Queen Medb for the day.

During the broadcast, Tim spoke of the excitement that was building around Louth in anticipation of the festival.

“This year’s Táin festival is going to be bigger and better than ever before and the great thing about it is that it covers all of County Louth, not just Dundalk. We will be starting the Táin march in Ardee and walking through Tallanstown, Louth Village and Knockbridge before

entering Dundalk”, he enthused.

“No town is bigger than the other. The idea is to educate and entertain everybody and hopefully people will come out and support us along the route” he added.

“Something like this gives the town a great lift and it’s great to see so much activity in our new Market Square. There’s going to be a great buzz around the town

during the festival and hopefully the weather will be as nice as it is today” This year’s Táin festival will take place over nine days and will include a number of events including the Táin march, an open air concert from pop sensations Jedward, Ireland’s Euro 2012 matches free on the giant screen and family fun days which will include movies in Market Square.

The Department of Music and Creative Media at DkIT will host its 11th annual FIS exhibition for 2012 from Wednesday June 6 to Friday June 8.

The exhibition will allow the

public to dip into a wide variety of completely new and original projects that have been developed since the beginning of the academic year.

This interactive experience will

take place in the newly renovated Carrolls building of the Dundalk Institute of Technology. All are welcome to attend with free admission. The exhibition opens at 6pm on Wednesday June 6.

Owen Whelan, Frances Taylor, Helena Mullins and Tim Mullins. INSET: Tom Dunne presents his show from Riva

FIS 2012 exhibition in DkIT

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DkIT offers jobseekers chance to re-skill Dundalk Institute of Technology has been awarded funding from the Higher Education Authority to support 220 unemployed people taking part in 15 part-time education programmes under the 2012 Springboard Programme.

The Lifelong Learning Centre will offer 15 Springboard courses which span a range of academic levels and cover such areas as Digital Marketing, Business Entrepreneurship, Renewable Energy Systems, Bio-Pharma, Agri-waste Management, Food Supply Chain Management, Games Design and Computing.

All courses are one-year in length.

Full details of DkIT’s suite of Springboard programmes including academic entry requirements, application process, application deadlines and descriptions of each of the 15 courses can be viewed at www. dkit.ie/springboard.

To be eligible for a place on a Springboard course a person must be unemployed with a previous history of employment and be in receipt of specified social welfare payments.

There is no requirement to be in receipt of a payment for a particular period of time prior to the commencement of the course.

You can find out more at www. springboardcourses.ie.

Speaking of the initiative Anton Barrett, Head of Lifelong Learning at DkIT said, “Springboard is a terrific opportunity for people who have found themselves out of work as a result Ireland’s economic recession to reboot their careers.

At a time when the cost of everything seems to be rising along comes this excellent government scheme that provides jobseekers with an opportunity to supplement their skills with new higher education qualifications targeted at job rich sectors for free.”

For more information on Springboard contact Mary McKenna at mary.mckenna@dkit.ie or 042-9370295

Frank hopes his garden will Bloom at festival Passionate and energetic landscape architect Frank McGeeney hailing from Knockbridge is making his debut at the hugely successful gardening, food and family festival, Bloom 2012 which will take place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin this June Bank Holiday weekend.

Frank along with his friend Jack Harte from Wexford have created a 10 x 8m unique show garden entitled “Wild Metal” which showcases the buffer between manufactured and natural occurring elements.

The key feature of this design is the towering colourful structure which mirrors the components of the ma-

Frank McGeeney

ture tree both seen and unseen by the human eye. Another distinctive feature of this exceptional garden are the garden’s sunken pods,

Już niebawem w Dundalk zostanie otworzona Polska „Przyjazna szkoła”. Na terenie Vec, przy Chapel Street. Nowoczesne budynki szkolne, pracownie i biblioteka. Pod patronatem Polskiej Szkoły Sen w Dublinie i Polish Parents Association. Rozpoczęły sie już zapisy na rok szkolny 2012/2013.

Bardzo bogata oferta zachęca rodziców do przejrzenia programu i poświęcenia chwili uwagi nad bliższym zapoznaniem się z planami i założeniami placówki.

Tymbardziej, że szkoła oferuje wszystkie stopnie nauczania, od przedszkola, po zerówkę, szkołę podstawową, gimnazjum aż do liceum i stwarza możliwość przygotowania młodzieży do polskiej matury.

Starannie dobrana kadra proponuje autorskie programy nauczania, warsztaty artystyczne (muzyczne, taneczne, plastyczne oraz teatralne), zajęcia sportowe, a także kursy języków obcych, również dla dorosłych.

Polska Szkoła w Dundalk „Przy-

where one can reflect on the wild landscape that surrounds them.

Frank, who has been given assistance by local companies, Elite Form and Crumb Rubber, is hoping to make his mark on the prestigious show.

The popular event, which is now in its sixth year, attracted more than 90,000 people last year. This year’s show will incorporate 27 show-gardens, over 100 Irish food and drink producers, 40 nurseries within the Floral Marquee, 25 cookery demonstrations and over 160 retailers, all within a 70-acre site.

Bloom 2012 will run over five days, from Thursday May 31 to Monday June 4.

jazna Szkoła” stwarza możliwość ukończenia kursów maturalnych oraz liceum w trybie zaocznym.

W placówce będzie też można skonsultować się ze specjalistami: psychologiem, logopedą. „Przyjazna Szkoła” ma w planach organizowanie dzieciom i młodzieży czasu wolnego, integrację poprzez zielone szkoły, obozy, bale czy pikniki rodzinne.

Już dziś informację można znaleźć na Simulowym profilu na FB; a w krótce także na www.dundalk.pl Zainteresowanym polecam także wysłanie emailu do szkoly na adres polska.szkola.dundalk@g mail.com 10 czerwca 2012, między 10:00 a 16:00 na terenie Vec odbędzie się także piknik integracyjny – Dni Otwarte Przyjaznej Szkoły w Dundalk; organizatorzy i Simul Polonia gorąco zapraszają!!!!

Pozdrawiam – Agnieszka Boniewicz

Test your talents at The Show Local people are being called upon to put their talents to the test at the 2012 Co Louth Agricultural Show.

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, children’s handwriting, crafts and art.

“The 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.

The Co Louth Agricultural Show takes place on Sunday June 17 for what will be the 121st event.

The Show is always a great family day out and there is many events for children including free children’s entertainment.

As always, the ever popular Bonny Baby competition will be held and the latest fashion styles and creations will be on display as visitors compete in the “Best Dressed” competitions.

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Tain March to feature on TV documentary

The forthoming Tain March will be featured in a special documentary on TG4. The programme will follow the march from its start at Ardee on June 7 to its arrival at Carlingford on June 10. On Tuesday last they went along with Táin March committee members to Louth Community Mens sheds to view the work that they were doing for the march. The Men’s sheds co-ordinator Eva Beirne said that they were delighted to be in a position to help out with a worthwhile community event like The Táin March. Tim Mullins of Táin committee said that “great work was done by them with the making of Queen Maeve’s chariot and they are now making some spears and shields for the march; we are very grateful for their help ”.

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Healing Mass in St Patricks

A Healing Mass will be held on Tuesday June 5 in St Patricks Church Dundalk.

Rosary at 7.15pm Mass at 7.30. Celebrant Rev Fr Aidan Carroll.

All are welcome to attend on the night.

Louth Mouths reunion The Louth Mouths Cycling group are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a special reunion dinner in Riva, Dundalk, on Friday June 1.

The organisers are calling on anyone who cycled with the group to come along on the night to reflect on the many great times over the years.

One of those involved in

the night, Jock McArdle, explained that a lot of cyclists were involved over the years.

“We had people from all over Louth and the North as well. Our big thing when we started was doing the Maracycle between Dublin and Belfast.

“We also had a charity cycle from the Spa Hotel in Lucan to Galway in aide

of the Irish Heart Foundation”, explained Jock.

“We would have had 30 cyclists at any one time and a lot of people came and went over the years so it would be great to catch up with them”, he added.

In order to confirm numbers, those interested should contact Jock at 086 3954830 or Kevin McKey at 087 2397467.

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Sun shines for school sports day

Warning on debt advice

Louth TD Seamus Kirk has warned about the increase in bogus debt advisors and management agencies. The recently published Fianna Fáil Debt Management Advisors Bill, debated in the Dáil and has been accepted in principle by the Government.

“Many local people have contacted my office over the past number of months after falling victim to dodgy debt advisors who offered attractive solutions to their debt problems. In many cases, they have signed agreements under false pretences, with some people under the impression that part of their debt would be waived. Instead they have ended up paying exorbitant fees to these advisors and they fall deeper into debt”, explained the Fianna Fail TD. Currently the debt advisory industry is unregulated leading to a number of less than reputable agencies wooing vulnerable people with offers.

and Lau-

Sadbh Lavery, Chloe Lee and Isolde Clifford at the Realt na Mara Sports Day

h, Megan Keane, Kathy Pickering Kate Smyth, Anastasia Khemyc ren O’Shaughnessy

Michael Adenkunle, Lee McConville and Mukhtar Alli

e, Kearns O’Kane, Seamus Whit Sixth class students Conor Michael Adekunle, Jamie Clarke, Conor Smith and Christopher nez Jime en Stev Eoghan Watters and Kenny

Jessica Fergus, Michaela Byrne and Holly Sweeney Burke

on ra, Khalid Oseni, Fionn Weld Thomas Toner, Adam McNama and Paul Triller

Leah Hazard, Victoria Ovie and Mojishola Akande

P e ( Marion Muldoon, Lynn and Maureen O’Donoghue, Rosaline Mar-B a tin and Renee McKinley were all helping out on the day N

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Wild scene requires Gardai to use pepper spray A wild scene that followed when Gardai went to seize a car in town resulted in seven young defendants, five men and two women appearing before Dundalk Court on charges of assault, obstruction, criminal damage producing a claw hammer and breaches of public order.

During the incident an occupant got back into the car and encouraged others to do likewise. Others joined in and Garda assistance was needed with members of the group sitting on the vehicle and jumping up and down on it and kicking windows causing damage, it was stated.

An attempt was made to take a baton from a Garda Sergeant,

and pepper spray had to be used to curtail one of the defendants.

A claw hammer was taken off another. The door was opened of a patrol car to try to free one of the women and attempts made to kick Gardai. One of the defendants escaped but was arrested nearby.

All seven pleaded guilty and were either fined and bound to the peace or put back for reports to be prepared on whether they were suitable to do community service in lieu of jail terms.

In the case of Nora Smith (19) Doolargy Avenue she admitted six counts, three of obstructing Gardai , also for being drunk, failing to comply with a Garda and threatening behav-

iour; Emma Smith (24), Ashling Park to assault, obstruction and threatening behaviour; Harry Mallon (21) Glenmore Park to the same three charges; Michael Kearney (20), Clann Chulainn Park to producing the claw hammer. The other three defendants, Michael O’Connor (27) Aghameen Park, Gary Bailey (27) Grange Drive and Sean Malone (22) Doolargy Avenue admitted threatening behaviour.

The latter also admitted a separate offence of possession of €50 of cannabis at his address four days before the incident.

He was convicted and fined €120 in respect of it.

Judge Hamill adjourned the charges against Emma and Nora

Smith along with Gary Bailey, Harry Mallon and Michael Kearney to July 4. He indicated that he was willing to impose either 100 or 120 hours community service on them.

He fined Michael O’Connor €300 and Sean Malone €250 and bound them to the peace for a year.

Garda Inspector Martin Beggy said that the incident took place on April 4 last year. The Gardai stopped a car at Bridge Street and were seizing it when a number of people became aggressive over its removal.

He outlined the involvement of the different defendants. Minor injuries were caused to the Gardai.

Participants who received their Employer Based Training Certificates at the National Learning Network presentations held in the Crowne Plaza. Included are (Back L to R): Catherine Reilly (Co-ordinator), Tania Murray (Co-ordinator), Tracey Rooney (Instructor), Anne Mulligan (Instructor), Perpetua Crosson (Instructor), Marianne Butler, Chair- Dundalk Town Council, Michael Leavy, Lynda Putz (instructor), Michael O’Callaghan (Area Manager), Ciara McCutcheon (Assistant Instructor), Cyril Gibbons (Regional Director) (Front L to R): Majella Boland, Niall Bailey, Anita Hoey, Billy O’Hare and Breda McEnteggart.

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The next Tuesday meetings of Parents Separated Support Group will take place on June 12 and 26. Those wishing on attending the meetings should confirm their intentions with Val on 085 7303609. Meetings are every second Tuesday, Cost €5 to include refreshments on arrival.

From 7:30 until 9pm at Social Services Building, 15a Clanbrassil Street.

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Local cycling club fared well in big race The Louth Cuchulainn Cycling Team had a fantastic outing in the 2012 An Post Rás, with riders Ray O`Shuaghnessy and Michael Barry in particular showing they were well able to mix it with the professional UK and Continental teams.

In particular Barry had an outstanding race and if not for a broken bike in stage 3, en route to Gort, would have easily finished in the top 10 county riders overall.

Not to be outdone, Colm Quinn, Darragh Mortimor and Myles McCorry rode strong throughout the week, to ensure that Louth finished up as 6th place county team out of the

Michael Barry leads the bunch through the streets of Skerries on the last day of the race

20 different counties taking part.

Sunday the 3rd of June once again sees the return of the 2010 Leisure event of the year the 100km Tour of Louth.

This year the event HQ is the Fairways hotel, where hot food awaits

the riders upon completion.

The event rolls out at 10:00am, with registration open from 8:30am.

Once again riders can race against the clock for a platinum, gold, silver or bronze medal. Also on the day is a shorter

50km cycle. Details can be found at www.touroflouth.com Also another date for the diary is June 17 at St Helena Park with the High Nelly & Family Fun Cycle, which is part of National Bike week. The day will see a range of kids activities on the grass at the park, followed up by a short tour of the town’s cycle paths. All kids need to partake is a bike and helmet, for a chance to win a medal.

The day will feature many High Nelly bikes, which may not be as fast as sleek modern day carbon fiber bicycles, but are definitely one for the purists.

Fergal seeks vital treatment

Continued from Page 1 cell treatment in the Dominican Republic which she hopes will improve Fergal’s standard of life.

“Fergal was a very healthy happy young fella before he got this disease and obviously we want to do everything we can to put a smile on his face again. The fact that he can’t see properly means he gets very down in

the dumps.“ explained Catherine.

“The stem cell treatment seems to be the best chance Fergal has of reversing this disease but it doesn’t come cheap so we are hoping to raise money for him during June with various fundraisers.

“The main fundraiser will take place in the Fairways on Saturday June 30th and we’ll have the band

Vertigo playing on the evening as well as loads of spot prizes including a signed Celtic jersey and signed Liverpool poster.”

All are welcome to attend the fundraiser in the Fairways on June 30 and for anybody wishing to donate funds to the Fergal Treanor Trust the bank account number is: Sort Code: 903365 Account Number: 9621707

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Conor C and Nino to support Jedward In just over a week’s time, 16 year old Conor Cleary and 15 year old Emmet Hayes will play the biggest gig of their fledgling careers when they take to the stage in Market Square as support act to Jedward. There will be approximately 3000 people attending the gig.

Nerves? What nerves?

“We’re really looking forward to it” says an enthusiastic Conor who records under the monikor Conor C. We’ve played in front of a thousand or so people at a gig in Silence nightclub earlier on in the year so we’re getting used to playing in front of big crowds now” “I’ve played a couple of gigs in Navan and Dublin so I’m getting used to playing to people as well” adds Emmet who records

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Conor C and Nino

under the name ‘Nino’.

Conor and Emmet have been interested in hip hop and rap since an early age citing Linkin Park and Eminem as early influences. About a year ago they both decided to start writing songs of their own and play in front of family and friends.

“I think the first song I wrote was for the soup kitchens in Dundalk” says Emmet. I had just started writing and I wanted to raise some money for them and ever since then it’s been hectic really.

Emmet and Conor first started writing together late last year although it took a while for them to gel.

“We were a bit nervous around each other at first.” admits Conor. It’s fine writing lyrics on your own but when you show them to someone else it’s always a bit weird I suppose.

“But we gelled pretty quickly and we’ve worked regularly in the ProBeat studio in Dundalk together over the past few months” Although still young Conor and Emmet are

ambitious and they plan on creating a scene in Dundalk, a town not traditionally known for producing hip hop acts.

“There’s not a lot happening around town with regards to our type of music but we’re young and fresh and we aim to change that.” says Emmet.

We have quite a few videos up on YouTube which have been getting plenty of views and we’re releasing a new single next month called ‘Summertime’ so things are looking good. We aim to put Dundalk on the map.

Conor C and ‘Nino’ release a new single next month called ‘summertime’ and will support Jedward at Market Sq on 10th June.

To follow the boys on Twitter go to @emmet_ nino and @itsconorc

Science awards for local schools

Discover Science & Engineering (DSE) announced on Tuesday May 22, that four local primary schools have received an Award of Science and Maths Excellence as part of the Discover Primary Science & Maths (DPSM) programme.

The Awards of Science & Maths Excellence recognise the achievements of primary

school children and teachers in the application of science and maths in the classroom. To qualify for the awards, schools were required to keep a log of five steps relating to science and maths that they have undertaken throughout the academic year.

Schools were awarded credit for visiting Discover Science Centres; inviting speakers to

the school to talk about science, engineering and maths; hosting a science event; and incorporating maths into their science learning.

Credits were also awarded for completing activities related to the Science Week 2011 theme (The Chemistry of Life).

The local schools receiving awards are, St Francis NS, Realt na Mara and St Peter’s NS.

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Sun shines for sports day

the sack Senior Infants competing in

rts Day race at the Realt na Mara Spo

Ellen Quigley, Grace Mc Entegart and Sarah Cumiskey

and Angela Agbaji, Alice Quigley

Eden Leavey Sarah Hoey, Abbey Murphy and

Edith Agbaji

eown, Deirbhila Fifth class students Amy McK

Laura Jane Hearty, Gift Otabor and Rachel Odunwo

Cassidy

h Tuite, Anna Lynn and Chloe Smit McCauley, Ciara Manning, Eve

Jasmine Delaney, Leah Menary and Alannah Watters

Callum Kavanagh, James O’Shaughnessy, Frances Cragen and Patrick Sebastian

onagh, Rachael Watters and Shauna McGahon, Sophie McD Katie Mallon

and Elaine Hamilton, Leah Conway Clifford Carroll

Holly

LSPCA issue warning over weedkiller

By Niamh Kirk

The LSPCA is warning people to be very careful with what they are laying in their gardens at this time of year following a spate of poisonings. A number of pets have been poisoned in the Cox’s Demesne, Stapleton Place and Muirhevna areas recently some of which from weed killer.

However, there is a more sinister side as it became clear that some of the animals had been poisoned with anti-freeze, which can be fatal when ingested causing a slow, long and painful death for the pet and is traumatising for a pet owner as the animals suffers seizures and neurological problems as it deteriorates. Fiona Squibb, of the LSPCA, described a recent animal she found as horrifying to watch as it was consumed by fits before it died.

She said, “People need to be aware what they are putting in their garden, they need to check what they are laying is safe for their neighbours pets.

“We know there can be problems with wild cats but poising them is cruel. It is a slow, painful death”, she said.

Meanwhile, the LSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was abandoned beside the Ice Dome last week. An eagle eyed lady spotted two women in a car in the car park of the Ice Dome and noted their unusual activity.

They appeared to throw something away and when she went see what it was after the two drove off, she saw that it was a cat that had been abandoned. When the cat was brought to the Vet she initially seemed fine until she passed two placentas.

The cat had just given birth and Louth SPCA would like to know what happened to the kittens. As the cat is friendly and trained they believe it is not a stray, but was someone’s pet that they could be missing. Fiona Squibb asked anyone who might know anything about the kittens to contact the Louth SPCA on 0429335045.

Noel Carroll remembered in radio documenary

With the London Olympics only around the corner, one of Louth’s best known Olympians, Noel Carroll, will be featured on a special radio documentary.

The Annagassan man represented Ireland in participated in Tokyo in 1964, and Mexico four years later.

However, the programme will encompass much more than just those two occasions, and will take a look at Noel’s entire life, from his tough upbringing in his native Annagassan, to his days in the Army, at Villanova University in Philadelphia, his return to Ireland and marriage to Deirdre O’Callaghan, and his long association with Dublin Corporation and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, up until his untimely death from a heart attack in 1998.

Remembering his early days’ running will be members of the St Peter’s club in Dromiskin, while other contributors will include his brother Patsy and sister Kathleen, his daughter Enda, RTE Broadcaster Jimmy Magee, former

Noel Carroll

Dublin City manager Frank Feely, and one of his protégés as a coach, James Nolan.

The 90-minute programme is sure to evoke a lot of memories, and perhaps give an insight to those who are too young to remember how he graced racetracks across the world, win-

ning numerous titles and breaking all sorts of records along the way.

The documentary is being aired this Bank Holiday Monday, June 4 on LMFM at 1.10pm and is produced and presented by Colm Corrigan, also a native of Annagassan.

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Area finals were held in Navan on May 19 and Dundalk Special Olympics Club came home with 20 gold, 11 silver and 5 bronze medals.Area games are the first year finals in the 4 year cycle to the world games in 2015 in Los Angeles

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Midsummer with SONG 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.

The cast of Joseph

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.

Spirit Stock this weekend Its finger and toes crossed for the weather to hold until this weekend as local musicians gear up for Spirit Stock this Saturday in the Spirit Store. The day long micro festival will welcome a host of DJ’s to three stages in the celebrated venue. Each of the 15 DJ’s selected will play a themed set – paying homage to some of the most important and iconic artists and trends in modern musical history. As well as live sets and acoustic

performances the event will also be chronicling some of the most influential and impressive live shows when they screen performances like Nirvana’s kick start to grunge in Seattle in 1991 and The Who in London from 1977 as well as some modern classics like Seasick Steve at Glastonbury from 2010.

There is a small admission charge of €2 which goes directly to Down Syndrome Ireland (Louth/Meath branch.

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.

Designer’s CF fund-raiser A LOCAL designer is one of a number of people across the country who are taking part in a special fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis research in Beaumont Hospital.

Sarah McKenna of of McKenna Ceramics, Bridge Street Studios has donated an impressed lamp for the ‘Design For Life’ charity raffle This raffle has been organised in memory of Shaun Walsh and began with his sister, a furniture designer offering a cabinet as a prize. As word spread in design circles of her plans, many of

her colleagues donated pieces of their own work in support of the initiative, and as a result, the retail value of the items in the raffle is in excess of €7,000 and growing.

Tickets can be purchased through www. designforliferaffle.com for just €5 or 3 for €10. All of the work will be exhibited in the Irish Design Shop, RHA Gallery, Ely Place, Dublin from June 1 to 7.

June with the prize draw taking place on June 7th. We hope that through this raffle we will be able to raise €10,000 for this really great cause.

Inaugural schools’ cross-country event

Louth Local Sports Partnership in conjunction with Athletics Ireland and Louth County Athletics Board organised the inaugural primary school’s cross country for schools in the Dundalk and surrounding area.

The event took place in DKIT on May 17 with 380 participants from 12 primary schools, including Monksland N.S., St. Malachy’s Girls Schools, Dundalk Grammar Junior School, St. Joseph’s N.S., Dundalk, Realt Na Mara, Mullaghbuoy N.S., Scoil Muire na nGael Bay Estate, Scoil Naomh Lorcan, St. Oliver’s N.S. Carlingford, St. Nicholas Monastery School, St.

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Oliver Plunkett N.S., Blackrock and Rathcor N.S. There were separate races for boys and girls from 3rd to 6th class. The distances covered ranged from 350m for third class to 650m for 6th class.

The event was a great success and it is hoped that it will become an annual event. Louth Local Sports Partnership would like to thank the volunteers from the local athletics clubs who ensured that all went smoothly on the day. All schools received a plaque for their participation and the pupils received certificates.

Carrick Festival

If you are wondering what to do for the upcoming June Bank holiday weekend, look no further than the Carrickmacross Festival 2012.

Running from the Thursday May 31 to Monday June 4 this year’s Carrickmacross Festival is jam-packed with a wide range of events and entertainment, the Carrickmacross Festival 2012 promises to be free fun for all the family.

For the past 12 years the Festival Committee, supported by Town and County Councils and local business, have given their

time to make the Carrickmacross Festival one of Ireland’s fastest growing free family festivals.

“This year will prove to be even bigger and better than before.

“As we finalise almost everything apart from the weather we would welcome you to join us this June Bank holiday weekend” said Chairman Liam Connolly.

The Carrickmacross Festival will have street entertainers, arts and crafts local and European produce, a teddy bear picnic, kids entertainment, live music over four days on two

stages and much more.

You bring the Talent competition Kicking off the Carrickmacross Festival weekend will be the final of the You Bring The Talent competition running over the last few weeks, local talent will be fighting it out for the grand prize of €2000, winner taking all along with taking to the main stage on Monday evening to showcase their winning talent.

You Bring the Talent competition has being kindly sponsored by Carrickmacross Recycling Centre operated by McEvaney Waste.

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Fane Charity Night

The Fane Bar on Park St are hosting a karaoke evening this Bank Holiday Sunday June 3. With all proceeds raised going to The Order of Malta local branch who are attempting to raise money for a community bus. The bus will be used for the elderly and disabled local residents and can also be used as a back up ambulance. Speaking ahead of the event ‘The Fane’s’ Coleman Darcy said he was looking forward to what he hoped would be a fun night out for all in attendance. The show is called the Fane Bar Charity All-Stars Tribute Night and features all local singers except one.

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Over to you QUESTION: What is your ideal way to spend a sunny day?

Philip Keenan

Brian, Peter and Paul

Seamus Tiernan

Conor Boyle

When the weather is as nice as it has been recently I like to go to the beach and just chill out and relax. Maybe have a beer or two and just lie back.

We’re dedicated to our jobs so for us there is nothing better we like to do than stand at the Square and sell televisions to the good people of Dundalk.

Nowadays I like to walk around and enjoy the new Market Square. Years ago as young fellas we would sit at the Square on a sunny day and watch the talent walk by.

When it’s nice and sunny like it has been over the past week I like to meet up with my friends and play football or go to the beach.

Cannabis Charge

Judge William Hamill granted one further adjournment to the state in the case of a local man Thomas Cassidy (46) Clois Dalgan who is charged in connection with an estimated €6,400 worth of cannabis. The defendant is charged with possession and possession for sale and supply of the drug on October 6 last at Clois Dalgan. Inspector Martin Beggy said the file was completed and submitted recently to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Judge Hamill put the case back to June 13 but refused to relax the defendant’s bail conditions which involve him reporting once a week at the Garda Station and surrendering his passport.

Two Men Arrested

Gardai from Monaghan were assisted by the Emergency Response Unit when they arrested two men in Dundalk on May 25 2012 in connection with an alleged extortion in Monaghan.

The two males are aged 39 and 30 years are being detained under the provisions of section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, as amended, at Monaghan Garda Station

Separated Parents

The next Tuesday meetings of Parents Separated Support Group will take place on June 12 and 26. Those wishing on attending the meetings should contact Val on 085 7303609. Meetings are every second Tuesday, Cost €5. From 7:30 until 9pm at Social Services Building, 15a Clanbrassil Street.

Took knife off man during altercation A 31-year-old man who was found with a knife took it from another man during an altercation in which he received a broken nose, Dundalk Court heard.

David Dougan of 107, Lios Dubh, Armagh Road admitted being in possession of the knife on Saint Patrick’s Day last year.

He told the court that he was walking home from a pub when he was approached by two men that he knew. They asked him for change or cigarettes. He said no.

A scuffle ensued in the course of which the knife fell on the ground.

He said he received a couple of punches and admitted chasing after the men when the Gardai arrived on the scene at Patrick Street and he threw the knife on the ground. It was stated to have a four inch sharply pointed blade.

Judge Hamill asked did the defendant complain about the assault.

Solicitor James McGuill said he was taken from the scene for medical treatment. He didn’t hear anything about the incident until the following December and took the view to put it behind him.

He requested the judge to give the defendant credit for his plea at the earliest time. He was in a permanent relationship with two young children.

Judge William Hamill fined him €100.

Jake Rygialski I love going for a spin on my bicycle when the weather is nice and I love playing football as well.

Councillors want to repair cycle lane mistakes Continued from Page 1 the Council direct the county Manger Conn Murray, to undertake works to “reinstate Stapleton Place to its condition on January 1 2011” In order to succeed he will need to support of two more local councillors before the motion can before the whole council for a vote.

“It is not a step I take lightly but the fact is that a decision was made, and it was wrong. In the real world, people ought to face up to the consequences of their mistakes. It is time for the executive of Dundalk Town Council to recognise that mistakes were made. The consequences of these mistakes must be addressed by both the elected council and the executive.”

Other councillors were also ready to admit that mistakes were made over the issue during a motion brought forward by Cllr Maria Doyle to ‘cease all works on cycle lanes in Dundalk with immediate effect’ “ We should all hold our hands up and admit we got it wrong” urged Cllr Kevin Meenan. “People in this town are annoyed and angry over these cycle lanes. As a council we have to put our hands up and say we’ve got it wrong. We can’t bury our heads in the sand on this issue. I’m not trying to be a populist here but something needs to be done about the mess that’s been created.”

Town clerk Frank Pentony responded by reminding the councillors that they had approved all proposals for the Smarter Travel Scheme in May 2011 and they were obliged to stand by their position.

“We are in a contractual position regarding the provision of infrastructure in relation to the Smarter Travel programme and we must see it through until it finishes in two weeks time” he explained.

“I accept that it is not satisfactory that we’re not doing this altogether but the money simply isn’t there” he added.

Cllr Maria Doyle agreed that a full and frank debate was needed while reiterating her call to suspend works on the cycle lanes.

“I appreciate that there are contractual issues to negotiate but at the same time, if we wait until the work is finished it might prove more difficult and costly to undo any problems.

“We need to discuss this and we need to have a meeting to decide where we go from here” she added.

Although the majority of councillors admit to being unhappy with how the cycle lanes have been implemented some, such as Martin Bellew and Mark Dearey were keen to wait until the scheme was finished before passing judgement.

Protest against the household charge continues On Wednesday last a public meeting took place at Crowne Plaza Dundalk for the “Vote Yes” referendum campaign.

Protestors from the local activist group Dundalk CAWHT were there to greet local TDs Peter Fitzpatrick,

D I a s a

Fergus O’Dowd and guest speaker on the night and referendum co ordinator Minister Simon Coveney.

About 20 protestors were present who staged a peaceful protest at the entrance to the Crowne Plaza car park.

One of the group’s

facilitators said “we are here to protest at the unfair taxes that we are being asked to pay and the austerity measures that our so called representatives are imposing on us”.

The group meet every Wednesday night at 7pm and all are welcome.

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letter to the editor

Cycle lanes can become profitable Dear editor, Ireland is missing out on a potentially substantial source of income. Valued at £695 million per year

in the UK in 1999, bicycle touring has grown to be a major player in the tourist industry, but our reputation for dangerous, narrow

Legal Notices AN CHUIRT CHUARDA / THE CIRCUIT COURT EASTERN CIRCUIT / COUNTY OF LOUTH IN THE MATTER OF: THE LICENSING ACTS l833 to 2008 THE COURTS (SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS) ACT, l96l SECTION 2 (l) OF THE LICENSING (IRELAND) ACT, l902 AS AMENDED BY SECTION 23 OF THE INTOXICATING LIQUOR ACT, 1960, ORDER 49 OF THE CIRCUIT COURT RULES 2001 AND IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY: TONY MATTHEWS, APPLICANT NOTICE OF APPLICATION TAKE NOTICE THAT Tony Matthews of No.11, Lisrolland View, Knockbridge, Dundalk, County Louth will Apply to the Circuit Court, Sitting at Dundalk Circuit Court, Courthouse, Market Square, Dundalk in the County of Louth, at 10:00 am., on the 22nd June 2012, or at the first opportunity thereafter, for a Certificate entitling and enabling the Applicant to receive a new full Publican’s Ordinary Seven Day On Licence for the sale of intoxicating liquors at the former licensed public house premises known and trading as “Harrisons Bar” and situate at Main Street, Blackrock, Dundalk, County Louth in the Townland and Parish of Haggardstown, Barony of Upper Dundalk and the County of Louth which said premises are more particularly shown on the Plans to be adduced at the Hearing of this Application whereon the area proposed to be licensed is surrounded with a red verge line.

Dated this 23rd day of May 2012.

SIGNED Catherine Allison & Co., Solicitors for the Applicants 6 Roden Place, Dundalk, Co. Louth To: The County Registrar at Courthouse, Circuit Court, Market Square, Dundalk. The Judge of the District Court at Courthouse, Market Square, Dundalk.The Superintendent of An Garda Siochana at The Crescent, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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roads turns scores of visitors away.

Every twenty-eight of these lost visitors who can be convinced to change their minds, means one full-time, year-round job is created for one of us.

One way of addressing this problem is to turn disused railway lines into cycle lanes. As has been done all over Europe, these lines have been converted in the West, through the now famous Greenways project, with great success.

It is therefore encouraging to hear of Louth County Council’s application for funds to recycle three dis-

used railway lines in our county in this way. Few areas we can invest in to combat unemployment compare to the potential of establishing amenities to attract tourists.

Development of cycling lanes has been shown again and again to draw visitors, and create jobs.

We therefore hope the application is successful, and that we will soon see the benefits of an increase in visitor numbers.

Family Notices

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

Anniversary

Reg ards, Liam Kieran Chairman, Dundalk Cycling Alliance.

First Anniversary Kevin (Victor) Murray late of Fr.Murray Park who died on 4th June 2011.

If tears could build a stairway And memories could build a lane We would walk right up to heaven And take you home again.

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New build and garden/landscaping.

CHILDRENS ENTERTAINMENT Magician and Balloon Modeller available for all parties. Contact Odenni.

042-9372455 or 087-2473342.

SITUATIONS VACANT STAFF REQUIRED Barber/Hairdresser.

Full time/Part time. Barber shop: The Grafton Barber, Marshes Shopping Centre, Marshes Avenue, Rampart Road, Dundalk. Leave your C.V. at reception desk or call 0429355568. Contact Maja immediately between10am & 7pm. Monday - Sat and Sun 12-6pm.

Representatives required for Natural Health Company. Flexible Hours.

Full time or part time. Contact Regina on 085-7053834 CARS/VANS FOR SALE Mercedes A140 00’ 23,000. NCT until 2014. Genuine miles. Excellent condition, one careful owner. Call 0868158522 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 NOTICES Dundalk Town Council I, S. Rooney, intend to apply for full planning permission for Demolition of Existing Commercial Buildings to include Block B (Office Building), Block C (Staff & Workshop Building), Block D (Workshops & Storage Building) and Partial Demolition of Block A (Truck Retail Area with Ancilliary Offices, Stores & Toilets) with all associated site works at Coes Road Industrial Estate, Coes Road, Dundalk.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

C/o B. Dowdall - Architect – Designarc, 04 Shorts Court, 71 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk. Tel. 042 9360904

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Appliances

Couriers

Builder

Boiler Services

Conservatories/Windows/Sunrooms

Blinds

Builder

Electrical

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Gardening

Patios & Paving

Gravel

Sliding Wardrobes

Gardening

Skips

Plumbing

Skips

Top Soil

Windows

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OPEL ASTRA OPC The new Opel Astra OPC’s 2.0 liter (206 kW/280 hp) direct injection turbocharged engine delivers 400 Nm of torque and accelerates from 0 to a 100km/h in 6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. Never before has an Astra

reached such a speed.

The High Per formance Struts (HiPerStruts) on the Astra OPC is one of its big highlights combined with the FlexRide chassis system, with Sport- and OPC-drive mode it delivers refined

handling abilities. The standard mode puts the vehicle in a high comfort setting, while the special sport mode adds a notable extra in agility.

The car is fitted with a mechanical limited slip differential on

the front axle.

This gives the OPC more stability, better handling and traction (the car has more grip when exiting tight curves and bends at high speed even in wet conditions).

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