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By Niamh Kirk

A Dundalk family is paying tribute to the memory of their late father with a generous donation to the Lourdes Hospital.

The generous gesture by the Doyle family has seen them provide the hospital with five reclining chairs so that families can enjoy greater comfort when they stay close to loved ones as they get treatment.

Noel Doyle, and his brothers Patrick, Damien and David as well as sister Jacqueline Grant raised funds to buy the hospital five comfortable chairs after spending long periods of time there with their late father, Thomas Doyle.

The Doyle family presenting the chairs in memory of their late father, Thomas

Mr Doyle was hospitalised in March last year after a fall that brought about a stroke.

His family stayed close to him day and night in Our

Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

“We stayed with him But at night they found that round the clock, but we were there were no facilities for sleeping on the ground. It families who wanted to stay was a place where people with their loved one.

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DkIT rule out university status

By Niamh Kirk Dundalk Institute of Technology will not be pursuing Technological University (TU) status it said this week. The Institute say that its position in a Regional Cluster would be of most benefit to all the stakeholders in the region.

The issue of the local college seeking to attain university status has been discussed on many occasions over the past number of years, but this development sees that debate now put to bed.

Last week, the presidents of Ireland’s universities who are opposed to the establishment of TUs, proposed that Dundalk Institute of Technology become part of a regional cluster also. The proposals came from the Irish Universities Association responding to calls from Education Minister Full story on Page 2

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Ruairi Quinn for rationalisation among the Universities and third level institutes.

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representatives say that it gave careful consideration prior to making its submission to the High Education Authority in July and feel that a cluster in

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the north east would be best for the college and the area as whole.

DkIT’s president Denis Cummins says that the IT is in a prime location to take full advantage of the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor which is one of the key axes of economic development in Ireland.

“North-South political progress, the development of the all-island economy and the emergence of the Dublin-Belfast Corridor as Ireland’s main economic driver provide the impetus for a significant partnership between DCU and DkIT so as to provide the primary education and research

foundations for this economic region,” he said.

The relationship with the research-intensive Dublin City University which DkIT formalised in July should help the development of the regional cluster.

Mr Cummins said that this in turn will provide pathways of progression for DkIT

students and will allow for DkIT to continue to maintain its University Level Activity.

“Both institutions share a key focus in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship and have an established track record of collaboration in a number of areas,” said Mr Cummins.

DkIT in conjunction

with DCU recently announced recruitment for their entrepreneurial programme New

Frontiers in March. The programme that aims to help people start their own company.

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Junior Chef Challenge victory Two local students illustrated their talents in the kitchen when they landed top prize in the local Junior Chef Challenge competition.

Aoife Malone and Katie Laverty-Bent from St Vincents came

out on top against fierce competition in the annual event promoted by the local Tony Kierans Butchers.

The hospitality wing of the local DkIT was the destination for the young aspiring chefs of the future and celebrity Chef Jenny Bristow was the main judge.

Seamus Spaight of Tony Kierans Butchers invited all the surrounding schools to select two pupils who they thought had what it takes to produce a two course meal in 90 minutes to be judged by Jenny and Seamus.

The brief was simple - a healthy family meal for a family using fresh produce locally sourced with a budget of €20.

Jenny Bristow said, “Junior Chef Challenge is an inspirational competition, the vision of Seamus Spaight, to acknowledge and support the high standard of good food, local produce and culinary skills throughout the area of Dundalk.

“The standard was excellent throughout with each school adding their own special twist

and interpretation of the Seamus Spaight and brief. they picked up the win“I enjoyed sampling ning trophies.

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Searching for her birth mother after 40 years A woman who was born in Carrickmacross and collected by her adoptive parents in Louth is hoping to trace her biological parents whom she believes are from this area.

Margaret Norton, who was brought up in Dublin and now living in Longford, has been searching for information on her parents for a number of years without success, and is hoping that somebody will help her make the breakthrough.

Her birth certficate states that she was born on March 28, 1972, and the adoption was arranged by the late Dr Irene Creedon when she was only three days old. Margaret only

knows that she was collected in either Dundalk or Drogheda and taken to her new home.

Due to the lack of documentation at the time she has been unable to make any further progress in the hunt.

Her search began in 2011 when after all other avenues were explored Margaret turned to social networks to spread the word. Although there was a great response, in the end there were no leads.

However, Margaret is certain that someone knows something but it is a case if them realising how important it is that they come forward.

Margaret was only a

few days old when she was handed over to her adoptive parents in a hotel car park on the outskirts of either Dundalk or Drogheda. “My mother and father were looking for a child, it solved the problem at it seemed to be perfect solution at the time,” she said.

From a very young age she was aware of the fact she had been adopted but it wasn’t until after having children herself that she felt compelled to look into her own past.

Both of Margaret’s adoptive parents died in the past year which has fuelled the search.

“There are no doctor’s notes and we have found it very hard to get medi-

cal information. We are relying on someone who might have information to come forward,” she said.

Margaret thinks that it is highly likely that her biological mother was young when she gave birth and estimates that she would be likely to be around 60 years old now if she is still alive.

Margaret is convinced that someone has information. “It is not going to do anyone an injustice by telling any of us anything.

Even if someone knew where to look. If they could point us in the right direction,” she said.

To get in touch you can email laurassearch@ gmail.com or contact the Dundalk Leader.

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By Niamh Kirk

A LOCAL volunteer, Brendan Moore, from Pearse Park, Dundalk has been nominated in Volunteer Ireland Awards 2012.

Brendan works closely with the Post Polio Support Group which he joined just over four years ago. For all his

good work he was listed among the volunteers up for winning the award in the Health and Disability category at this year’s Volunteer Ireland Award. .

Brendan, with the help of his partner and other volunteers, has raised thousands of euro to help the Post Polio Support Group meet the

needs of their service users. Brendan said that he is grateful to all the people who volunteer with the group for their hard work.

The local volunteer added that he is also very grateful to the retiring CEO of the charity, Eamon Farrell, as he has been a great help through the years.

However, he welcomed the groups new CEO Ruth Barron.

Brendan was told by the Chief Executive of Volunteer Ireland, Yvonne McKenna that he was a outstanding volunteer and that he has made a difference. “We are delighted to honour your hard work and commitment,” she

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Woman recovers after acident

John Coyle and Paul Teague at the Spirit Store on Saturday night

A 75-year old woman is recovering after being knocked down by a car on the Demesne, Dundalk on Saturday evening.

The road around the area was sealed off for a period of time and an ambulance attended the scene.

The woman was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital where is in a stable condition.

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Ladies’ team: Pictured at Macra’s NDC Indoor Soccer All-Ireland final are the team from North Louth Macra. (Back l-r:) Maria O’Reilly, Jo McCann, Helen McCann, (front l-r:) Caroline Hanlon, Jane O’Reilly and Rose-Anne O’Reilly with Macra National President, Alan Jagoe

Louth had two soccer teams in the AllIreland finals of the Ladies’ and Men’s National Dairy Council Indoor Soccer competitions. The teams came out on top of the Co Louth competitions and went on to the All Ireland final which

Pictured at Macra’s NDC Indoor Soccer All-Ireland final are the team from North Louth Macra. (Back l-r:) Conor White, Gavin Mullin, Martin Toner, (front l-r:) Aidan McCann, Alan O’Reilly and Thomas McCann with Macra National President, Alan Jagoe

was held in Gormanston College, Co Meath. There they competed against 35 other teams for the title.

Sadly they didn’t win but benefited none the less. Macra National President, Alan Jagoe said “Competitions like

indoor soccer are a great hobby for young people along with being great fun.

Macra, along with the NDC, encourages members to get involved in sports as great exercise and a way of meeting new people.”

Disqualified from driving A Dundalk woman who had only had her licence restored six months earlier was disqualified from driving for having no insurance when stopped by Gardai on May 28 last year.

Catherine Fergus of 1 Aghameen Park, Muirhevnamor, told Dundalk District Court that she had the use of her brother’s car on the day in question. She had only had her licence restored

the previous November.

Judge William Hamill stated that “the court gave back your licence and within a few months you are driving with no insurance”, as he imposed the disqualification.

Pleading not guilty to charge

A Dundalk man who is pleading not guilty to two public order charges was remanded on continuing bail until April 17 next.

Finbarr Markey of 17 St Fursey’s Tce, Blackrock, appeared at Dundalk District Court following an incident on October 16, 2012.

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Cathy O’Farrell and Kevin Carroll.

Eamonn Cooney and Siona McCourt.

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Sean Lucas and Peadar McKeown.

Bush Young Scientists praised for achievement Dundalk Leader 23rd January 2013

The Bush Post-primary School students who scooped a top award at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Competition at the RDS in Dublin attended the January meeting of Co. Louth VEC to give an outline of their project.

The Leaving Certificate girls, Emma Shields and Deirdre Ruane McAteer, won the best group project section and were runner-up to the overall winning school. This is the highest accolade for Co. Louth in the competition since 2000. As runners-up they received a trophy and a cheque for €1,200. The girls were accompanied at the meeting by their Sci-

ence teacher Emma McMahon, and the school principal, Kevin Joyce.

The students presented their winning project to the VEC, “A further study of differing social attitudes towards moral issues between bordering counties”.

The project comprised a detailed analysis of the views and opinions of students on both sides of the border on issues such as abortion and religious belief.

A presentation was made to both Emma and Deirdre, along with their teacher, Ms McMahon, by the CEO of Co. Louth VEC, Dr. Pádraig Kirk, who said, “such is the enormity of the girls win, it is fitting

that their achievements be recognised at the highest level within the VEC. They are true ambassadors for their school, and we are all very proud of their achievement”.

Both girls now plan to concentrate on their Leaving Certificate studies and progress to university following their examinations in 2014.

The VEC also paid tribute to students Megan O’Connor and Catriona Irvine from Bush Post-primary School, and Darren Coburn, Craig Thornton and David Reilly from O Fiaich College, who also represented their schools at the competition.

Brigid of Faughart Festival 2013 A MAJOR celebration of Brigid of Faughart will take place at the end of this month, from Thursday January 31 to Sunday February 3.

The festival celebrates Brigid of Faughart as both Christian saint and as Pre-Christian goddess and the ancient festival of Imbolc, which heralded the beginning of spring in the Celtic year.

The emphasis of this unique festival, according to its organisers, is to revisit and reclaim some of the richness of the traditions associated with Brigid of Faughart, in ways which are relevant to people’s lives in the 21st Century, through myth, landscape, folklore, spiritual customs, poetry, music and dance.

The festival takes place in Faughart and Ravensdale and includes a range

of workshops, talks, St Brigid’s Cross Making, Eucharist for St. Brigid’s Day, Dance, Pilgrimage Walk from Dundalk to Faughart Shrine, Walk exploring the Sacred Sites of Faughart, Spring Gardening Workshop, a Day of Healing and a Ritual Celebration of Brigid and Imbolc.

The launch of the new Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage from Faughart to Kildare, a special event for the Gathering, will also take place during the Festival.

A new event is a Celebration of Spring Concert in Dundalk Gaol on Saturday February 2 at 8pm, with an array of wonderful talent in song, story and poetry. Details from Roisin Cotter on 087 136 3224. Everyone is very welcome.

Pictured are: Sheila Callan, Collon Credit Union; Sarah Garland, Grant Thornton Debt Solution and Tommy Bannon, Collon Credit Union, as Grant Thornton presented a practical perspective on how the debt solutions can help people back on the road to recovery from debt at the Crowne Plaza Hotel

Volunteers needed for lollipop day The Oesophageal Cancer Fund is looking for volunteers from Louth to help them fundraise this February.

Lollipop Day is in its 12th year and involves thousands of people across Ireland selling lollipops.

The charity aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of oesophageal cancer and to provide money for research so as to improve the outcomes for sufferers.

The charity say that many patients

are diagnosed late when the disease is advanced and that it is important to recognise the the significance of difficulty in swallowing just as we all have become aware of the sinister nature of a breast lump or of a mole which changes in colour.

For more information on Lollipop Day, to volunteer or to make a donation, go to www.lollipopday. ie or to volunteer call Noelle on 087 2997820.

Emma Shields and Deirdre Ruane McAteer making their presentation to Louth VEC

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There are free computer classes for over 50s taking place in DkIT starting Thursday February 21.

Those interested can contact Ann Egan 9321699 for information on the classes.

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Matthews Coach Hire are laying on a free return coach trip to the Holiday World Show at the RDS this Saturday, January 26.

The local company are offering local people the opportunity to travel to and from Ireland’s largest annual exhibition in style.

To avail of the free coach, bookings (on a first come, first served basis) must be phoned to Matthews Coach Hire on 042 978188 by Friday January 25 at 1.0pm.

The bus will pick up at 10am at The Marshes Shopping Centre Dundalk, and 10.30am at McDonald’s, Drogheda and will return from the RDS Simmonscourt at 4.30 pm.

Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems Registration

Final Notice for Registration of Septic Tanks 1st February 2013 is the deadline to register your septic tank/domestic waste water system By protecting our water, we protect our environment, our health and our jobs.

The Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012 introduces a new registration and inspection system for septic tanks and other domestic wastewater treatment systems.

Am I liable?

If you own a property connected to a septic tank or other treatment system you need to register your system by 1st February 2013. The one-off registration fee is €50. You will not receive an invoice.

When will I be inspected?

The risk-based inspections will commence during the year, you will be notified in writing by your Council in advance of an inspection. Fines of up to €5,000 may apply for systems not registered.

How do I pay?

Online:

You can pay by credit/debit card at www.ProtectOurWater.ie

By Post:

Application forms are available from City/County Councils, libraries and Citizen Information Centres or by calling LoCall 1890 800 800.

Your cheque/postal order/bank draft should be made payable to ‘Protect Our Water’ and posted with your form to: Protect Our Water, P.O. Box 12204, Dublin 7.

Local Authority: In your City/County Council Offices by cash/cheque/postal order/ bank draft (no administration fee applies).

Are there remediation grants available if my system fails the inspection?

Yes, however, if you do not register your system before 1st February 2013 you will not be able to apply for financial assistance.

For more details:

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Sadly, Mr Doyle, who was originally from O’Hanlon park, passed away last year. He was well regarded for his talent for building model boats. Since the 1960s Thomas crafted model boats freehand using only pictures of the vessels and raw materials he gathered himself. Among his collection is the first he constructed in 1960. As is the most recent one, the largest he ever made at 8ft long was the Titanic.

His children resolved that other families who will go through a similar difficult experience will do so in more comfort.

“It took a lot out of us and we thought it would be good for people to have somewhere to sleep when they were staying there. It was

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The model of The Titanic that Thomas (inset) built.

also a thank you, the staff there were very good and did whatever they could for daddy,” said Noel.

In April last year with the help of Brendan Marmion and the Lisdoo, a night was arranged in conjunction with the over 40s event.

A night on the dance floor was a fitting way to raise the money said son Noel as both his father and mother were very good dancers.

Thomas and his

wife Agnes, who passed away in 1995, taught many Co Louth natives how to glide across the dancefloor.

Both were teachers of the Waltz and the couple regularly entered competitions.

They were also annual visitors to Blackpool in the UK for their season of competitions.

All the funds raised and the ticket cover charge went to the family’s effort to give comfort for those

supporting ill loved ones.

Their aim was to provide a chair for each of the rooms in Unit 2 in Our Lady of Lourdes.

The family officially handed the comfortable reclining chairs over to the hospital over the Christmas season.

Margaret Swords, Group General Manager, Louth/ Meath Hospital Group, welcomed the donation and the generosity of the family.

Gathering initiative is taking off

By Niamh Kirk

The Gathering tourism initiative is taking off as this week funding for events associated with the yearlong project were announced.

Thirty-nine Gathering events, along with three community events, from Co Louth have been approved for funding from the Department of Transport and Tourism. One of the county’s premier annual events, The National Leprechaun Hunt in Cooley, is among them.

Welcoming the announcement Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick said “2013 is shaping up to be a big year in tourism for this country and with today’s announcement of €2m in funding for Gathering activities nationwide, people right across Louth can get involved and encourage friends and family living abroad to come home and celebrate these fun-filled events.”

Last week two Dundalk locals

Harry Lee and Jason McGee in conjunction with Louth County Museum announced a unique audio history project documenting The Gathering over the coming year.

Their aim is to create an archive of stories about The Gathering told by people who participated.

Interviews will be edited and collated along with photos and other material, as Harry explained.

“Many people who left this county have gone on to make big names for themselves on the world stage, be it in sport, entertainment, business or other walks of life.

Others who have perhaps worked in the background have nonetheless made a significant contribution in their chosen countries.

“It will be fascinating to speak to these people of their time in Louth, their reasons for leaving, their stories of their adopted homelands and their feelings on returning to Louth.”

Curator of Louth County Museum Brian Walsh said it was a living history project where “those who are returning to Louth during The Gathering can contribute to their county’s history and provide a permanent record of their family’s contribution to the area as well as their new home”.

Hoping that people would give up some of their time while visiting Co Louth, Jason McGee said “As far as we know, this is the first project of its kind and is something which could eventually be rolled out throughout Ireland.”

The Gathering History Project will be launched in March and run from March 11 to 16.

However, it is hoped that the project will continue throughout the year offering further potential for expansion.

For further information, email info@gatheringhistory.com or contact Jason McGee at 086 3844472.

A man was disqualified from driving for two years after pleading guilty to a drink driving charge at Dundalk District Court.

Christopher Gray, 5 Farndreg, Dundalk, was observed by an off-duty Garda drving on the Red Barns Road before he collided with a roundabout.

He was arrested by Gardai and a sample showed he was over the legal limit for driving. Solicitor, Dermot Lavery, stated that his client was ashamed by the incident and asked for credit for his early guilty plea.

Judge William Hamill also imposed a €150 fine.

No Insurance For Scooter A 24-year-old man who was stopped by Gardai riding a scooter with no insurance was disqualified from driving for two years at Dundalk District Court.

The court heard that Mautas Bielskis of 20 Riverside Drive, Dundalk, apologised and realised that he should not have been driving the scooter on May 14 last year. It was stated that he had only purchased the vehicle, went for a spin and got caught. He has since sold the scooter. His solicitor stated asked for his client to be dealt with as leniently as possible as he had prospects of finding work as a welder. Judge William Hamill imposed a fine of €350 along with the disqualification.

St Brigid Triduum The Solemn Triduum in honour of St Brigid will take place in St Nicholas Church, Dundalk, commencing on Wednesday January 30. On Wednesday and Thursday there will be Mass at 11am and 7pm.

On Friday February 1 there will be Mass and Blessing of the Sick at 11am, Candlelight procession and Mass and Closing Ceremony at 7pm. Preacher each evening will be Fr Mark O’Hagan.

Housing help for 598 families in Louth

By Niamh Kirk

Cluid Housing, who provide homes for those in great need, announced it housed 58 families and individuals in Co Louth last year.

Kath Cottier, Cluid’s regional director for Louth said that everyone was thrilled with the results and to be able to offer affordable homes for life to these individuals and families.

Some of the clients, she says

have been living in substandard housing for a very long time and some have been experiencing very difficult financial circumstances.

The organisation say that they aim to continue their good work and aim to tackle the housing waiting list which increased by 127% in Co Louth in just four years.

Meanwhile, spending on social housing was cut in Ireland by 72% between 2008

and 2012. The Government’s Housing Policy Statement shows that the future of social housing in Ireland will be in the hands of private funders.

By using private finance Clúid say it is making a small amount of capital funding go a long way. They are confident that private finance will deliver a growing number of high quality affordable homes for those in need in coming years.

In the face of changing gov-

ernment policy Cluid remain focused on helping create communities. “While Clúid is committed to delivering housing, our tenants will always remain at the centre of our work, no matter what changes lie ahead” said Ms Cottier.

Since 1994, Clúid provided 3,664 houses and apartments to low income families and single people, older people, people with a disability and Traveller families all over Ireland.

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Toxic Sludge causes trailer to collapse

By Niamh Kirk

Another trailer filled with containers of toxic diesel sludge was discovered dumped at the Customs Post Carrickarnon, North of Dundalk on January 17.

Last week 24 integrated bulk containers (IBCs) were found inside a trailer left at the side of the road.

Paddy Donnelly from Louth County Council said that it was lucky that the containers did not burst and end up releasing the toxic material.

Such was the weight of the IBCs inside the trailer, the legs collapsed under the strain.

The area was cleared the following day and the ouncil’s contractor moved the IBC’s to a new trailer. They will be

exported to Germany for processing at a cost in excess €20,000.

Last year there was a drop in the amount of IBCs and total volume of the of toxic sludge that was dumped in the county.

The fall in the number of trailers being left at roadsides was considered to be a significant contributing factor to the overall decrease.

It was the second trailer dumped in the area in the past three weeks.

DUNDALK Simon Community in conjunction with Rehab Care and Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick have organised a 5k fun run to raise funds for local projects.

The event is scheduled for February 23 in Dundalk town centre.

Rehab Care and Simon Community work

together on the Food Garden Project which teaches participants how to grow, prepare and cook organic fruit and vegetables. The group make healthy and nutritious meals for the food the produce in the Community Garden.

The aim is to increase understanding of nutri-

tion but also of self sufficiency.

Such is the success of the project that they plan to roll it out into local primary schools. The hope is that it will help educate younger people about the importance of eating fruit and vegetables and the achievement of growing their

own food.

The funds raised in Fitzer’s 5k fun run will go towards funding these projects. The Simon Community are encouraging sports clubs and groups to get involved and help support a local project.

The event will be chipped and timed.

The trailer filled with toxic waste

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in Brief Together We Dance

Local Zumba Fitness instructors Niamh Nic Aodha, Heather Gordon, Sharon Duffy and Luis Barbudo will host a “Together We Dance”™ Zumbathon in aid of Augie’s Quest to cure Motor Neuron disease on February 16.

This fundraising dance event will be held in Knockbridge Parish Centre from 3 to 5pm.

Tickets are €10 each and are available in advance from the participating instructors or by contacting Niamh on 087 4101953.

Tickets will also be available on the door on the day.

There will be a raffle also to raise additional funds for local Motor Neuron Disease charities and of course additional donations are very welcome.

Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a progressive disease that robs sufferers of the ability to move.

This event is part of a Zumba Fitness® initiative worldwide to raise funds to aid research that will help eventually find what causes this disease so a cure can be found.

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Movies In what classic movie would you hear the line ‘Play it Sam’?

Geography The country of Ceylon is now known by what name?

Books What former cook kept a parrot called Captain Flint perched on his shoulder?

Dress sense What name is given to the traditional housecoat worn by Japanese women?

Showbiz Which comedian made the Liverpool suburb of Knotty Ash famous?

Mythology Which Irish saint is claimed to have sailed to America a thousand years before Chistopher Columbus?

Local In what Dundalk street can Annaville Terrace be

Dundalk Leader 23rd January 2013

Success for Cobra Kan students

Company responds to horse meat claims

By Niamh Kirk

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The Press Which London daily newspaper is printed on pink paper?

Sport Which English football league club play their home matches at Highbury Stadium?

Rock and Pop What was the last pop video that Jimmy Savile appeared in?

This Week’s Stinker Which superstar first appeared on television in 1983, had a little brother called Reggie and an unscrupulous agent called D’Arcy de Farcy?

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The morning of December 15 saw a huge on honour earned by two Cobra Kan students, Daire Lawless and Philip Corway, when they graded to their first Dan Black Belt. A huge amount of training is required to achieve this as it involves teaching classes, being tested on a number of moves and katas, and a true understanding on the sport of Kickboxing.

Both students have been heavily involved within Cobra Kan and kickboxing for a large part of their lives and they were tested on all these areas of kickboxing and passed successfully.

Also in late November Cobra Kan held a club competition in St. Gerard’s Hall, this for many juniors is their first time fighting in a competition, over 40 students competed on the day. All fighters made it a difficult fight for either to win, showing commitment to training, learning and fitness.

Instructors Patricia McQuillan and Bernard Duffy would like to congratulate all students and are extremely proud of all students in the club for their performance of late.

Multi millionaire Louth businessman Larry Goodman whose APB Foods, is the Silvercrest parent company, broke his silence on the horse meat scandal over the weekend.

Silvercrest Foods say that they are continuing to investigate the source of contamination in burgers processed at its Monaghan plant.

Horse DNA was found in beef burgers processed in its at the factory following a survey by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. So far their investigation has centred around two third party suppliers in Europe.

Talking to the Financial Times Larry Goodman said that he could understand people’s concerns but claimed that his company was not to blame.

Operations were suspended last week at the Silvercrest plant in Monaghan which processed the burgers for Tesco, LIdl, Aldi, Iceland and Dunnes Stores. Production was ceased after further laboratory results taken at the plant by the Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety Authority tested positive for horse DNA. Of 13 samples of finished burgers

tested, seven proved positive for the presence of equine DNA. Further tests and investigations are being carried out internally by Silvercrest and by the Department of Agriculture.

A statement for the company said they anticipate that the factory would be closed for several days to complete a sanitation process during which time staff will be continued to be paid.

The news made headlines across the world and Bord Bia is currently studying how much damage the controversy may have done to the industry. However Board Bia said initial indications were that the damage was limited.

In a statement last week Fine Gael TD for Louth Peter Fitzpatrick said that there was “no question as to the quality of Irish beef, which is renowned as being of highest standard throughout the world. However, in this particular incident, it appears that imported ingredients used to make the beef into burgers contained the equine DNA. “I would like to reassure the people of Louth that resolving this issue is a matter of top priority for Minister Coveney and the FSAI and that there is no health risks to the products involved.”

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Saturday Night at The Spirit Store

Alice In Chains cover band, Angry Chair played to a full house at the Spirit Store on Saturday night

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Plans for St Patrick’s Festival

Dundalk is gearing up for the next major event on the calendar with plans for the St Patrick’s Day Festival already underway.

The official launch of the efestival will take place in February swith the parade’s emphasis on dreminding people what a great yplace Dundalk is to live, work, visit and invest in.

The parade will commence y at 1pm at Patrick Street turning yright onto Clanbrassil Street in othe traditional manner and with gfamily entertainment taking place afterwards.

Organisers hope to welcome a wider range of cultures and community groups. e Entry forms are now available eand organisers are inviting those who feel they can bring a bit of eextra sparkle to the St Patricks

A scene from the 2012 St Patrick’s Day Parade

Samulevicius, 49 Ferdia Park, Ardee, who was convicted of driving with no insurance on June 22 at Drumleck, Castlebellingham.

Judge Hamill was surprised to hear that the defendant did not realise the consequences of driving home from the garage without insurance.

Noting that Mr Samulevicius has been in the country for nine years he pointed out that if he was aware that insurance is

required in his native Lithuania, it should come as no surprise that he needs it here.

The court heard that the defendant was not employed full time any more but was anxious to keep working.

As a result he has been buying cars, repairing them and selling them on. He admitted that he has made a mistake on the day in question.

Judge Hamill imposed a €500 fine.

Uninsured drivers face a big risk

e k s Drivers who are tempted s to take uninsured cars home following a period of repair in n a garage were warned that they t appear to be at a high risk of being e stopped by Gardai according to e Judge William Hamill.

“It seems remarkable how e Gardai from Dundalk stop people s on the first day of driving a car r home from a garage”, he stated at Dundalk District Court. s He made the remarks during a case against Remigijus

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Cycling club serve up mudfest

Cuchulainn Cycling Club served up a mud fest for the Irish Cyclocross Championships. The wet weather meant that the course in Muirhevenva Park was very muddy which while entertaining for the spectators made for a slippy and dirty day for the riders. The main event served up a classic duel as expected between Bandridge’s Roger Aiken and defending champion Dublin’s Robin Seymour, but local man, Ray O’Shaughnessy, also performed superbly to finish 5th. There was further success in the Mens Vets championship as Johnny McCabe finished third. The club claimed a medal when Aaron McCann took bronze in the Junior Race, with clubmate Aimhrigin O Brannigan in fourth.

Junk could prove valuable

By Niamh Kirk

Local students are being encouraged to get their submissions for this year’s Junk Kouture competition in as soon as possible. The deadline for entering is January 31.

The fashion and art competition for second level students demands and a flair for fashion as it asks students to design a high-end wearable outfit using recycled goods. The aim is to inspire creativity in younger people whole educating them about the importance of recycling.

Last year, two teams from St Vincent’s, Dundalk made a big impression. Aoife Clarke, Rachel Bothwell and Michaela Begley made it through to the grand final with their design CD-rella. The industrial ball-gown was created from discarded CDs and

The Junk Kouture awards are proving very popular

DVDs. From the same school Christina McManus and Chiara Mischo created a funky dress from drink

cans and electrical wires.

Elizabeth O’Donnell, founder of Junk Kouture said: “We’re always in-

trigued to know just what the students will come up with at the competition’s regional heats, but we’ve been really blown away at the standard and levels of creativity as well as the cool things which these kids have done with other people’s junk.

The top prize this year iincludes a €2,500 in cash for the winning school, €1,000 of IT equipment, €500 cash and a one week course in the Grafton Academy of Design for the winning team. The other top prizes that students will be competing for are the Glamour Prize to attend the Cannes Film Festival 2013 and The Red Carpet Prize to attend the Royal Film Premiere in London 2013.

The regional finals which take place in March will involve 80 pieces, the 20 best of which will go through to the final.

News

in Brief Beekeepers Meeting

County Louth Beekeepers Association will hold a registration night for beginners with the details of night classes for aspiring beekeepers will be held in the Teagasc Centre, Dundalk on Thursday January 31 at 8pm.

The night is planned to provide all the information needed and will including demonstrations of typical equipment used by beekeepers.

The evening will end with a Question & Answer session. The night is just for beginners, and people interested taking up beekeeping. Entry is free.

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Distracted employee sold beer to 16-year-old A local shop owner who admitted a charge of selling alcohol to a minor had the case against him adjourned to allow CCTV footage of the sale to be viewed by Dundalk District Court.

Declan McEneaney, 17 Elm Grove, Bay Estate, Dundalk, appeared in court following an incident at the XL Shop, Avenue Road, where a 16-year-old bought four cans of lager without being asked for identification.

The incident on April 12 last year was part of a test purchase case supervised by a Garda.

Solicitor Paul McArdle, stated

that the sale was made by an employee who apologised to the court for her error. “She is known as a woman who is very strict when it comes to matters like this, but on this occasion she was distracted and the sale went through”, he stated.

Mr McArdle explained that she was distracted by the presence of an older woman who was in close proximity to the teen and thought they might have been together.

Inspector Martin Beggy explained that the older woman was a Garda but that she would not have been standing with the purchaser.

As Judge William Hamill

considered the penalty, Mr McArdle, asked that he would consider not recording a conviction that would result in a temporary closure of the shop.

In view of his client’s unblemished record he asked if the judge might deal with the issue in terms of a contribution to the Court Poor Box. Judge Hamill agreed to consider this request but wanted to see the CCTV footage to examine the claim that the employee was distracted.

He stated that the employee would have to appear in court as he adjourned the case to April 10.

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Youth centre concert

Alice In Chains cover band, Angry Chair played to a full house at the Spirit Store on Saturday night

Dundalk Youth Centre are presenting an Opera night in An Tain in Dundalk on Saturday February 9 to raise much needed funds to maintain services in the centre.

This show will consist of well known songs from various operas, and will suit a wide audience of music lovers.

The performers are the Good Works Opera will be Laura Gilsenan (Soprano), Joyce Byrne (Mezzo Soprano), Patricia Hyland (Tenor), Rory Musgrave (Baritone) and Pianist David O’Shea. Tickets are €20 each.

Events in Dundalk Library

Tonight Wednesday 23rd January

Singer/Song Writer Competition

1st Prize – Recording Contract, musical instruments welcome Thursday 24th January All American Country Night with

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Dundalk Library is planning a host of events and activities for the year ahead. New services in the library include WiFi access; a joint membership initiative with DkIT Library; availability of E-audio books to download; the Europe Direct Information Centre based at Dundalk Library; Parent & Toddler group.

Some upcoming events include: Oral Hygiene Information Talk for Parents on Thursday, January 31 at 11am. This is an opportunity for parents to receive up to date evidenced based health information on all aspects of babies and children’s oral health. This event is being held in conjunction with the parent & toddler group which meets every Thursday morning in Dundalk

Library at 11am.

Exhibition on Exploring the Magic and Mystery of Water will be held from January 25 to February 2. This exhibition of images coincides with the Brigid of Faughart Festival.

An Introduction to Screenwriting will take place on Tuesday, February 5 at 6pm. This workshop will focus on the basics of screenwriting and provide an exciting, accessible introduction to anyone interested in writing for the screen in either TV or Film. The workshop will cover the following areas, amongst others: The workshop Tutor is DkIT Writer-In-Residence Ferdia Mac Anna.

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Madeline Sloan and Sean McAlinden at the Spirit Store on Saturday night

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Family Notices

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

Novena to the Sacred Heart Novena to the Sacred Heart Dear Heart of Jesus In the past I asked you for many favours This time I ask you this special favour (Mention Favour) Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart Where your Father sees it Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine.

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Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise to publish it and the favour will be granted.

(Never known to fail) CS.

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Dundalk Youth Theatre members experienced a rare and exciting event recently when they were treated to a Film and Screen all-day workshop facilitated by Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) writer-in-residence Ferdia Mac Anna and professional cameraman Fergus Tighe.

In the morning the young people, created, scripted and workshopped character based monologues under the supervision of Ferdia and the group’s own facilitators Edwina Albrecht and Pat McKenna.

In the afternoon they had to display their writing and acting skills in front of the camera. After filming they were able to sit back and watch the replays while getting helpful hints from Ferdia and Fergus as to how their performances could be improved in future stage or screen work.

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From left to right standing: Edwina Albrecht, Naoise Murphy, Ryan Sheerin, Ellie-Mae Trewmaun, Laura Rahill, Fergus Tighe, Bridget Slevin, Mercedes Miavel, Ferdia MacAnna, Ailish Brassil; sitting: Liam Fergus, Josh O’Reilly, Sean Loughnan, Pat McKenna, Jim Donlon.

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LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—We, McGahon Partnership, intend to apply for planning permission for revised development granted under Ref No. 08/240 and 12/439. The revised development will consist of 26 dwellings including 6 semi-detached, 8 terraced and 12 detached houses and associated site works at Hamilton, Rock Road, Blackrock, Co. Louth c/o McGahon Architects Ltd., 19 Jocelyn Street, 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 Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.

in response to a plea that the defendant needed a car for work, the judge added: “He knew that already and although the court gave him a chance, he went out and did it again. He can’t expect the court to keep giving him chances”.

DUNDALK TOWN COUNCIL—We, Dundalk ICTU Centre, intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use from Snooker/Billiards hall to Community Resource/Educational use together with signage over entrance doorway along with all associated site works at 30 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co.Louth. (formerly Potters Snooker Centre) Within an Architectural Conservation Area. 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 Signed; Paraic Mc Kevitt MRIAI (Agent acting on behalf of ICTU) DUNDALK TOWN COUNCIL—We Eamon Bishop & Sons Ltd intend to apply for Planning Permission for Decommissioning Existing Underground Fuel Tanks and Installation of three new 40,000L Underground Fuel Tanks and Ancillary Works, at Texaco Service Station, Newry 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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The action continued in the Dundalk and District Darts League over the past few days with some great matches.

With the top game in the Premier Division between Macs and The Stags postponed the chasing pack had the chance to close the gap.

The Fairways Falcons travelled to the North End bar to face The Martlets. John Andrews for the Fairways secured the win in what was a great game against Hamilton Smith.

In the game in the Commercial club Gerry Rice was in fine scoring form for the Stags Black but his team were runners up on the night.

The Commercial with Alan McMahon throwing well had to fight off wins from Gerry and Kenneth Rogan to gain the points on the night.

Harrisons were looking to build on last weeks great result against one of the teams from the Stags Head by beating the another team. This time it was the Stags Gold who had to deal with the Blackrock men.

The standard was once again very high but Harrisons were just pipped at the post.

In the First Division the cat was put amoung the pigeons when the top two teams lost. O Connells were beaten by Harrys bar who had great finishing by Liam Byrne and Chris Lennon to thank.

Liam hit 101finish while Chris hit an under pressure 96.

The Avenue Inn were beaten by the Stags green who are making a late charge

for the title of league Champions.

In the other games in the Division, Gormleys A had a great game against Benny Bradys and the spoils were shared while a draw was also a fair result in the game between the Windmill and the Square Bar. This is probably the closest of all three divisions with a lot of mathematicians trying to work out the permutations regarding different teams over the last two weeks.

In the second division Johnny Masons and the Commercial B played out a very entertaining match with Maurice Brown continuing his winning streak in a highly entertaining game against Dean Enright.

Aaron Callan showed he can finish a game in style by taking out a 110 checkout.

With only two weeks left in the league competition. Every game counts and its getting tight at the top and with the league singles to be held soon enough all players are fine tuning their skills to make maximum impact in the competition.

Results for Week 12: Premier—The Stags P vs MacNamees P; Commercial Club 4 Stags Black 2; Harrisons 2 Stags Gold 4; Martlets 1 Fairways Falcons 5 First Divison—O’Connells 2 Harrys Bar 4; Stags Green 4 vs Avenue Inn 2; Windmill 3 Square bar 3; Gormleys A 3 Benny Bradys 3.

Second Division—Castle Bar vs Stags White; Johnny Masons 4 Commercial Club 2.

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W niedzielę, 13 stycznia 2013, już po raz XXI zagrała Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy. Tym razem, dzięki determinacji Sylwii reprezentującej Polską Szkołę w Dundalk, po raz pierwszy zagraliśmy Finał OFICJALNIE, jako niezależny sztab Dundalk. Oczywiście organizacja WOŚP-wych koncertów to wolentaryjna praca wielu ludzi dobrej woli.

Na łamach Dundalk Leader’a chylimy czoła przed Moniką Twoja pozytywna energia zarażała ludzi wokół, a zachowanie zimnej krwi podczas Finału i uśmiech zapewniały świetną organizację oprawy muzycznej. Bartku dziękujemy za opiekę techniczną nad sceną.

Dziękujemy wszystkim zespołom rockowym, których było tak wiele, że nie sposób wymienić Was z nazwy, byliście świetni!

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Dziewczynom z klubu „Pajęczyna” za Waszą pomoc, Angelice i Ani za stanowienie pieczy nad stanowiskiem i 100% sprzedaż Piotrowi i Eugeniuszowi za opiekę nad pchlim targiem i pozbycie się 75% rzeczy, uzbieranych specjalnie z myślą o WOŚP. Wolentariuszom z Polskiej Szkoły w Dundalk, Simulowcom, oraz wszystkim Polakom, którzy przyczynili się do zaistnienia w Dundalk Wielkiego Finału WOŚP; naszej cudownej młodzieży, wszystkim zespołom – daliście czadu! Sponsorom, przede wszystkim właścicielom Dundalk Stadium za wielkie serce i wielką cegłę w postaci oddania nam do użytku stadionu, za zaufanie i wsparcie, ale także sklepom Krakowiak i Janosik, że zawsze możemy na Was liczyć i wszystkim małym przedsiębiorcom za oddanie voucherów na licytację.

Przybyłym gościom, Polakom z Dundalk i okolic oraz Irlandczykom, za chojność, pomocną dłoń, entuzjazm i ciepłe przyjęcie naszej – tak ważnej – imprezy. Za wspaniałą atmosferę na stadionie i wspólną zabawę.

Nieoficjalnie wiemy, że konto fundacji zasili około 4 500.00 euro z Dundalk! Ten świetny rezultat zawdzięczamy Wam i Waszym złotym sercom, dzięki! Mamy nadzieję, do zobaczenia za rok, Sie ma!

W imieniu Simul Polonia - Agnieszka Boniewicz Kochani Miłośnicy naszych Polskich Wieczorów Klubowych w Shamrock Pub, niestety zmienił się właściciel pubu, Shamrock jest chwilowo nieczynny, a nam nie udało sie ustalić na jak długo, z przykrością zawiadamiamy, że w związku z tym, bal maskowy planowany na 25 stycznia nie odbędzie się. Jeśli macie jakieś propozycję na zmianę pubu, proszę o maile na simulpolonia@gmail.com lub angie_23@o2.pl

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SEAT is entering a new era: The new Leon is a simply stunning car – with its unique, emotional design, with its dynamic sporting character, with its compelling package of innovative technologies and with its refined quality and premium elegance.

The third generation of the Leon is an all-new car developed from the ground up. Its predecessors stood for driving fun and outstanding functionality – a tradition that the new SEAT Leon will most certainly continue. Like its predecessor, the new SEAT Leon is also built at the Martorell factory near Barcelona in Spain.

Since the premiere of the firstgeneration Leon in 1999, SEAT has sold 1.2 million vehicles from this highly successful range.

The new SEAT Leon is a strong and emotional personality – it is the most beautiful way to drive a functional car. The five-door is packed full of high-end technologies – in its infotainment, its assistance systems, its running gear and its drive. The engines combine effortless performance with exemplary efficiency.

Every single power unit, all of them state-of-the-art TDI and TSI engines, are the best in their class in fuel consumption and emissions. The highlight is the Leon 1.6 TDI with start/stop system –

With revitalised pricing across its’ range of passenger vehicles, there has never been a better time to purchase an Opel. And in addition to the new pricing, Opel are absorbing the VRT tax increase announced in the budget on all Opels registered before March 31st. And Opel will also offer a five year, 100,000 Km warranty across its range of new vehicles.

Astra Saloon. The new Opel Astra Saloon stays true to the inspired design of Astra range. Viewed from any angle the Astra Saloon epitomises class, style and grace. And so it should. It has the same qualities you find in the rest of the Astra range.

With a truly involving chassis, advanced engine technology Astra Saloon makes your everyday commute that much easier. From €19,495. And five year

its average fuel consumption is just 3.8 litres per 100 kilometres, equating to 99 grams of CO2 per kilometre.

The inclusion of optional fullLED headlamps is a truly pioneering move by SEAT. Setting the pace by example, the new Leon makes this technology available in the compact segment for the very first time. The full-LED headlamps combine sleek design with outstanding illumination. Lightemitting diodes consume very little energy and are extremely long lasting. The colour temperature of 5,500 Kelvin places their light very close to daylight thus placing less strain on the eyes.

“The new Leon epitomises the SEAT brand, combining outstanding engineering with striking design,” says James Muir, President, SEAT S.A. “The new Leon is the

cornerstone of our product offensive and for the first time in its history, Leon will expand to include a total of three different body styles.”

The new SEAT Leon also offers a compelling level of functionality. Within its compact dimensions it offers more usable interior space than the previous model, while the premium materials and perfect workmanship put the Leon at the forefront of the competitive field. The modern touchscreen infotainment systems mean that it is already well prepared to face the future.

It low kerb weight is one of the SEAT Leon’s greatest strengths; compared with the previous model, it has been reduced by up to 90 kilograms. In its base version, the new Leon weighs in at just 1,113 kilograms.

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This new Mokka is a new model combing the road presence of an SUV, with the dynamic handling of a sports hatchback. And its sleek, bold design is sure to turn heads from any angle. Then there’s the interior. An eyecatching cabin filled with style and outstanding specification that puts cutting-edge design and technology

right in your hands. All this from €19,995 with five year warranty.

Insignia. With its dynamic design and innovative technology throughout, Insignia takes Opel’s design language to the next dimension. Now discover what it can do for you.

From €24,995 with five year warranty.

Corsa. Get yourself into a Corsa and get a lot more fun out of life.

With stunning new styling, funky new colours and brilliant attention to detail, inside and out. A dynamic chassis and punchy petrol or diesel engines Engineered with German precision and packed with clever features, wit can only make life better. Wherever you go. From €13,795 with five year warranty.

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Skoda yeti - at home on and off-road

Thanks to ground clearance of 180mm and a four-wheel drive system that incorporates a fourth-generation Haldex clutch, the Skoda Yeti is ideal for those who want to venture off the beaten track. Škoda Yeti’s fourwheel drive system is based on the same technology introduced in the Octavia Estate 4x4 and the Superb 4x4 earlier this year. The electro-hydraulically controlled Haldex multi-disc clutch is located in the same housing on the rear axle as the final drive and the rear axle differential.

On dry roads, 96% of the engine’s torque is delivered to the front wheels. However, if Škoda Yeti’s electronic

road button and the ABS, TCS and EDL systems switch to a special off-road setting. Once engaged, the accelerator responds more sensitively when pulling away on loose surfaces, while the operating parameters for the pull-

control unit and its army of sensors detects a difference in speed between the front and rear axles, the Haldex clutch can divert up to 90% of the torque to the rear axle. Thanks to the fitment of a limited slip differential on the rear axle, drive is also distributed evenly from side to side, ensuring excellent grip and stability on all roads at all times.

The system relies on a network of sensors to deliver data to the central control unit. These devices constantly analyse information coming from the engine control unit (which contains data relating to revs and throttle pedal position), the ABS and ESP systems (which also capture information on

wheel speed, brake light switch and acceleration forces), and also the steering wheel turning sensor.

The Škoda Yeti’s fourwheel drive system works in conjunction with both the ABS and ESP systems to ensure that safety and stability is maintained at all times. When the ESP system is engaged, control of the Haldex clutch is taken over by ABS/ ESP control unit. When the ABS system is called into action, the Haldex clutch is decoupled.

To make the most of Škoda Yeti’s four-wheel drive system, Škoda has added an off-road mode, which makes driving on loose surfaces easier and more secure. Press the dashboard-mounted off-

ing-away assistant and hill start assistant are widened.

The hill start assistant also helps out when descending steep slopes.

Through gentle, automatic application of the brakes, the system maintains a constant

speed, allowing the driver to concentrate fully on steering Škoda Yeti down the slope.

In the compact SUV segment, the Škoda Yeti encounters seasoned competitors, such as the Kia Sportage, the Hyundai Tucson, the Nissan

Qashqai and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Škoda Yeti claims leadership in this very popular, but densely populated, class. Apart from its excellent off-road properties and handling characteristics in town, on country roads and mo-

torways - which in no way lag behind those of the compact sector - the new Škoda possesses the youngest engine range in the segment.

This ensures maximum fuel economy and the lowest possible emissions.

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The new Kia cee’d Sportswagon joins the all-new cee’d family, and like the second-generation fivedoor hatchback, is more sophisticated, more efficient, more refined and delivers a more engaging driving experience than its predecessor.

While offering the same range of engines, transmissions and running gear as the cee’d five-door hatchback, the cee’d Sportswagon offers increased passenger and cargo space, with enhanced practicality. With a new roof, side panels, rear doors and tailgate, the Sportswagon is 195 mm longer (4,505 mm) and 15 mm taller (1,485 mm), while the 2,650 mm wheelbase, one of the longest in the C-segment, is common to all cee’d variants. When open, the new tailgate rises to 1,888 mm to allow easy, unimpeded access to the cargo bay.

Cargo capacity is 39% greater than the cee’d fivedoor hatchback (528 litres compared to 380 litres) with the rear seats upright and 25% greater with the rear seats folded and the cargo bay loaded to the roof (1,642 litres compared to 1,318 litres). The higher roofline ensures that headroom is increased, by 21 mm (front) and by 2 mm (rear).

“The original cee’d wagon was hugely popular, accounting for more than half of cee’d sales in some markets and for over 40% of the 430,000 sales in Western Europe recorded by the first-generation cee’d family,” comments Benny Oeyen, Vice President Marketing and Product Planning, Kia Motors Europe. “Now, the second-generation Sportswagon model represents another leap for our brand – both in terms of the capability and sophistication of the vehicle, and what it will do to drive our continuing sales momentum in Europe.”

Depending on individual market preferences, the new cee’d Sportswagon is available with a wide choice of engines offering power outputs from 90 to 135 ps. Across most of Western Europe there are two gasoline engines – a 1.4 MPI and a 1.6 GDI producing 100 and 135 ps respectively – plus two diesels – a 1.4 WGT with an output of 90 ps and 1.6 VGT diesel offered in two versions (110 and 128 ps).

Kia anticipates that its top-of-the-range diesel – the highly-efficient 1.6-litre variable geometry turbo unit – will be the most popular choice in most markets. Generating 128 ps and 260 Nm, the engine is offered with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions and accelerates the new Sportswagon to 100 kph in 11.2 seconds. Fuel consumption is just 4.3 l/100 km on the combined cycle (4.2 l/100 km for cars fitted with Kia’s fuel-saving ISG technology), and CO2 emissions start at just 109 g/

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Astra from

Astra from €18,995 €18,995

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Corsa from €13,795 €13,795

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Like the Astra Kommen see the stunning 2013 Opel2012 rangeprice across alluntil OpelMarch dealerships nationwide. from €18,995, the Corsa from €13,795 or the Insignia from €24,995, all with 5 yearsthe warranty.

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from €18,995, the Corsa from €13,795 or the Insignia from €24,995, all with 5 years warranty.

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Terms & conditions apply. RRP excludes delivery and related charges. Offer available at participating Opel dealers. Warranty is 5 years/100,000km full warranty – terms and conditions available in warranty and service handbook. Models shown for illustrative purposes include Astra SRi 1.4i (100PS) RRP €23,945 inc. options. Fuel economy L/100km: Urban 5.3 - 9.9, Extra Urban 3.6 - 5.5, Combined 4.2 - 7.1. CO2 emissions 106 - 124 g/km. Corsa SE 1.2I (85PS) RRP €19,254 economy Urban 5.4 - 9.8,available Extra Urban 3.7 - 5.9, Combined 4.3 - 7.3.Warranty CO2 emissions 110 - 172 g/km. full Insignia SRi 1.4i Turboand (140PS) RRP €30,297 inc.in options.

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- 272 g/km. handbook.

ModelsUrban shown6.3 for-illustrative Astra SRi 1.4i RRP €23,945 inc.

Fuel economy L/100km: Urban 5.3 - 9.9, Extra Urban 3.6 - 5.5, Combined 4.2 - 7.1. CO2 emissions 106 - 124 g/km. Corsa SE 1.2I (85PS) RRP €19,254 inc. options. Fuel economy L/100km: Urban 5.4 - 9.8, Extra Urban 3.7 - 5.9, Combined 4.3 - 7.3. CO2 emissions 110 - 172 g/km. Insignia SRi 1.4i Turbo (140PS) RRP €30,297 inc. options. Fuel economy L/100km: Insignia: Urban 6.3 - 17.1, Extra Urban 4.0 - 7.9, Combined 4.9 - 11.3. CO2 emissions 119 - 272 g/km.

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