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Wednesday, 20th February, 2013. Vol. 6, Issue 8 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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By Niamh Kirk

Two local dancers, are hoping that they will be heading to Sweden this May as they aim to make their mark on the 2013 Eurovision song contest.

Dancers Emmanuella Salako and Anita Salako are performing with the current favourite to win the Irish heats ‘Fire’ performed by Mullingar native, Zoe Alexis Bohorquez.

The duo are members of local dance troupe Crystal Ice and started performing with Zoe only a few weeks ago. The five songs hopeful of making it to Eurovision were unveiled to the public on February 7 and this weekend the public will determine who will go on to represent Ireland.

On Friday February 22 Zoe and Crystal Ice will perform

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on RTE’s Late Late Show with public and regional jury vote. tion’s Niall Horan tweeted his the other contenders. Ireland’s The song ‘Fire’, Zoe and support for the rising star, and Eurovision entry will be se- Crystal Ice have already hit Full story on lected by a combination of the headlines after One DirecPage 8

Dundalk to get new cycling track Cuchulainn CC are delighted to announce that they have been granted planning permission by Dundalk Town Council to build a cycling velodrome and BMX track at Hoey’s Lane, Dundalk.

The news comes as a huge boost to the club after the idea was first mooted in 2010 as part of the club’s 75th anniversary celebrations.

The proposed park itself will consist of an outdoor 250m track along with a 360m BMX track. The track is oval in shape and banked, being quite steep in the corners.

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Dundalk is set for another economic boost following the announcement that eBay plans to bring 450 jobs to the town, making the town one of the most

advanced regions in Ireland for job creation.

The announcement was made by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny last week and means that over the past two years

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more than 1,700 have been announced in Dundalk , and all of the positions are expected to be filled by 2014.

The new jobs will be in customer services, sales and compliance for the company’s European customer base.

They will be located in the same facility as the PayPal call centre in the former Xerox Industrial Estate.

The IDA say that for every job created by a multinational company in Ireland, they in turn create one extra job elsewhere in the domestic economy. This they say is key to the Government plans for growth.

The Paypal call centre

opened only 11 weeks after the contracts were signed. They currently have more than 230 people working there and are expanding this number in 2013. Louise Phelan, Vice President Global Operations EMEA at PayPal said she is looking forward to welcoming our eBay colleagues at the PayPal site in Dundalk, while the announcement was universally welcomed by public representatives.

“This is a great day for Dundalk. Not only will the creation of 450 jobs at eBay give the town and county a great boost, it once again demonstrates how highly foreign investors view the skilled workforce Louth has to offer,” said Peter Fitzpatrick.

Deputy Gerry Adams said “This is a very welcome development for an area which suffers from high levels of unemployment. eBay is a

major player in the online business.

This announcement is good news for the Dundalk region and it will hopefully draw the attention of other companies to the potential of the Louth area as a location for investment.”

Louth Economic Forum Chairperson Padra-

ic White also welcomed the news, saying: “To have eBay, the world’s leading provider of online marketplace services, reinforce its commitment to Dundalk is an example of just how much we have to offer as a location for international business.”

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Sharon Corr’s appeal to the people of Dundalk Sharon Corr is calling on the people of Dundalk to host a get together this March 8 and help raise funds on International Women’s Day for women living in poverty worldwide.

Sharon Corr is an Oxfam Ireland Ambassador and recently travelled to Tanzania : “Meeting some of the women who have benefited from Oxfam’s work in Tanzania was truly inspiring. The majority of people living in poverty are women. It’s fantastic to see how Oxfam can help women

reclaim their rights and make their voices heard; from supporting female farmers to tackling domestic violence.

“An Oxfam Get Together is simple. Just organise something fun with the people you love spending time with – and help raise vital funds that will transform the lives of women affected by poverty and injustice around the world.”

Oxfam helps women reclaim their rights and make their voices heard; from helping girls access

schools in Uganda to supporting women farmers in Tanzania to become entrepreneurs and provide for their families.

An Oxfam Get Together can be anything from a coffee morning to a movie night or even a karaoke night. At the heart of the idea is to get together with friends, family and colleagues and do something that you love – while raising money for Oxfam’s work. If Friday March 8 doesn’t suit, simply pick a date that does.

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Eoin flying flag for Louth in national baking competition

By Niamh Kirk

A local secondary school student is hoping to galvanise support to help him get into the final of the Homecook Baking Games taking place this March.

Fourteen year old Eoin Corr’s recipe for Fig, Chocolate and Orange Marmalade Tart has made it to the top 65 recipes in the competition and voting for the best has now opened.

Eoin, from Rockfield Court, is the only contestant from County Louth in the running for the final and the young baker is also one of only eight males taking part in the competition.

The Homecook competition began for Eoin in Mrs Reynolds’ Home Economics class

Eoin’s fig chocolate and orange marmalade tart

in St Mary’s Secondary School. The teacher got all the students to enter a recipe and cook it in class before sending the entrees in.

But it was Eoin’s creation that impressed the judges Gina Miltiadou, Kevin Dundon and Derek O’Brien.

Baking has always been a part of Eoin’s life and he thoroughly enjoys it. His mother ,

Helen, is also a skilled baker and once owned a confectionary business, Corr’s Cake Creations. He said that he chose the recipe because he was confident that the flavours would work well together and the judges have agreed.

They took into account not only the taste but the texture and presentation of the

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He was long listed into the final 1000 and then this was whittled down to the most impressive, and Homecook selected the tastiest 65 recipes they received.

They are now asking the public to decide who should make it to the final eight.

The recipes were published in the Easy Food Magazine and online at http://www. homecookbakinggames.com where voting is taking place. The closing date to cast a vote is February 28.

Eoin said that he is nervous about making it to the final but if he gets there he will look forward to representing his school in the bake-off on March 20 in The Baking Academy, Dublin.

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Judge says lack of respect for Gardai is a serious concern Dundalk Leader 20th February 2013

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in Brief Louth Beekeepers

The next meeting of the Louth Beekeepers Association is on Thursday February 21 from 8pm to 10pm at the Teagasc Centre Dublin Road, Dundalk.

There will be a lecture and discussion entitled “The Native Irish Honeybee in Modern Beekeeping” by Eoghan Mac Giolla Coda.

All are welcome and bring a friend. Admission to the event is free.

A man who headbutted a Garda and punched another officer during a domestic dispute, didn’t realise he was assaulting members of the Gardai.

Patrick Jervis of 30 Grange Drive, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk was sentenced to two months in prison at Dundalk District Court after being told that the lack of

respect for Gardai carrying out their duty is of serious concern.

The court heard that on March 16, 2012, Gardai were called to Grange Drive as a result of a domestic dispute between the defendant’s son and grandson. During their investigations both Gardai were assaulted.

In pleading guilty to the

offence, the defendant’s barrister stated that his client apologised and was disgusted by his actions.

He added that Mr Jervis suffered from a lot of ailments and had a stroke before Christmas.

“He didn’t realise that it was a Garda that he lashed out at and his history shows that he is not a violent man”,

the barrister added.

After the court was told that the Gardai were uniformed officers, that barrister stated that his client was somewhat deaf in one ear.

Judge Alan Mitchell reminded people of the tragic loss suffered by Gardai recently as he imposed sentence on the defendant.

“This is extremely

unacceptable behaviour. You are supposed to have respect for Gardai in the course of their duty. This is a situation where he headbutted one Garda and punched another on the lip. He is clearly aware of the great loss the Gardai have suffered in this area .

The lack of respect for Gardai is of serious concern and he doesn’t seem to have given

me a sufficient explanation as to why he lashed out.

“I’m surprised the charge is only assault, not assault causing harm and I would have had no hesitation in refusing jurisdiction. To assault anyone is serious but to assault a member of the Gardai who comes out to deal with a domestic dispute”, added the Judge.

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If your community group is currently working with the RSS, an application will automatically be sent to you. If you are a community group wishing to apply for the first time please contact Mavis Kelly, Louth Leader Partnership, Bridge Street, Ardee, Co Louth Tel: 041 6857374 / email: mavis.kelly@louthleaderpartnership.ie for an application pack Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 8th March 2013

St Louis students will perform ‘Annie’

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By Jessica Shields

Transition Year students from St Louis school Dundalk are set to deliver three nights of entertainment as they take to the stage to perform the timeless musical that is ‘Annie’ It’s been 21 years since the school staged a

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musical production; “We ended with Annie so it seemed fitting to start again with Annie” said music teacher and director Orla Drumgoole.

Preparations for the show started back in September and every effort is being put in by both students and teachers alike to make the

show a success.

Each of the Transition Year students will appear on the stage during Annie as teachers and directors, Kate O’Byrne, Elaine Byrne and Orla Drumgoole have been able to offer a part to each student.

“Being a part of Annie is a great experience

and it is also brilliant to see the talent of each of my classmates, it’s giving everyone a chance to act and showcase their talents,” explains Transition Year student Sarah Reel.

Other departments are also making a contribution to the production with sets being made by

the art department and the costumes being overseen by the home economics department.

‘Annie’ will be staged in the school’s Chapel Hall on the nights of March 18 to 20. Tickets can be purchased from main office from February 27 in the school at €12 per ticket.

Chance that The Corrs will reunite

One of Dundalk’s best known musical groups, The Corrs, could be in line for a reunion after Jim Corr indicated that a reunion remains on the cards.

Jim,who for 15 years with his three siblings Sharon, Andrea and Caroline, enjoyed international fame, said this week that there is ‘a 95 per cent chance’ the band will reform.

Jim made his comments during an interview with Harry Lee as part of the Louth Gathering History Project, during which time he provided an update on what all the band members including him, Sharon, Andrea and Caroline are up to at present, including Caroline’s decision to embark The Corrs: Caroline, Andrea, Jim and Sharon. on a new interest in competitive asked many times over the this occasion, Jim replied: “I past number of years about the will say its 95 per cent leaning cycling.

Band members have been possibility of a reunion, and on towards ’will’”.

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Big night ahead as locals take part in Shave or Dye

By Amy Rice

After the phenomenal success of last year’s shave or dye event held in Barleycorn, Kilcurry which raised over €7,500 for the Irish Cancer Society the event is taking place again this year with the hope of raising more funds for cancer.

On Saturday February 23, 16 generous people are participating in Shave or Dye with 14 dying their hair and one getting his chest waxed in front of an expected huge crowd in the Kilcurry pub. Aidan Duffy, Brendan Murphy, Fearghal McKeever, Micheal Breen, Shane McGuiness, Colm McDonnell, Gerard O’Hare, Eamon McArdle, Tommy O’Hare, Dermot Coburn, Derek Malone, Syl McKay, Mark McArdle, Colm O’Neill and Ruairi McKeever are taking part in the event this coming

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Saturday in the hope of raising important funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

On Friday morning, Aidan Duffy, Micheal Breen, Gerard O’Hare and Mark McArdle will be travelling to Dublin to take part in the Today FM world record attempt for Shave or Dye, where there is also expected to

be a huge turnout.

“The cards are currently out and about amongst the people who are supporting us taking part in Shave or Dye this coming Saturday. All proceeds will go towards the Irish Cancer Society in association with Today FM. Money will be raised at one of two auctions held on the night

and there will also be raffles and spot prizes.” said a very enthusiastic Aidan Duffy.

Aidan issued a huge thank you to all the kind people who donated money including Mary Hoey of Hair Looms, Omeath who dyed 10 heads in one night last week.

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Euro-chance for Crystal Ice Dundalk Raliway Heritage Society

By Niamh Kirk

Two local dancers, are hoping that they will heading to Sweden this May as they aim to make their mark on the 2013 Eurovision song contest.

Dancers Emmanuella Salako and Anita Salako are performing with the current favourite to win the Irish heats ‘Fire’ performed by Mullingar native, Zoe Alexis Bohorquez.

The duo are members of local dance troupe Crystal Ice and started performing with Zoe only a few weeks ago.

The five songs hopeful of making it to Eurovision were unveiled to the public on February 7 and this weekend the public will determine who will go on to represent Ireland.

On Friday February 22 Zoe and Crystal Ice

Crystal Ice are hoping to go to Eurovision

will perform on RTE’s Late Late Show with the other contenders.

Ireland’s Eurovision entry will be selected by a combination of public and regional jury vote.

The song ‘Fire’, Zoe and Crystal Ice have already hit the headlines after One Direction’s

Niall Horan tweeted his support for the rising star, and already making the act one of the favourites to win.

Emmanuella says that the choreography was easy to come up with.

“A few hours, one day tops. The song has loads of bass and beats,“ she

Drunken bravado led to man’s arrest

A 20-year-old man who was observed by Gardai brandishing a weapon on Earl St in the early hours of the morning was sentenced to 50 hours Community Service in lieu of two months in prison.

Stephen Smith of 13 Villas 3, Muirhevnamor, was told that a few hours out in the cold weather might help after Judge Alan Mitchell noted that probation had not worked in his case.

Dundalk District Court heard that on January 28 this year, the defendant was observed on CCTV brandishing an extendable baton to females. He discarded the weapon when Gardai approached and after refusing to leave the scene, Mr Smith begame aggressive. He

shouted at a crowd that had gathered and became abusive to Gardai. He was arrested and taken to Dundalk Garda Station.

Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that the defendant’s family would not be best pleased at a recurrence of something they thought was behind them.

“In drunken bravado he tried to impress people and although he had the chance to leave, he continued to dig a hole for himself. He regrets his actions and apologises”, added Mr McDonnell.

Judge Mitchell convicted the defendant of threatening and abusive behaviour and also imposed a €100 fine for intoxication in a public place.

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Although Crystal Ice have has numerous successes, performing at the Eurovision would be by far their biggest achievement. The women are hoping that the people of Dundalk will vote them through.

Indeed as the world’s

biggest song contest it would be the ideal platform to boost the dancers credentials.

Eurovision is aired in more than 140 countries and has more than 100 million viewers and is regarded as the world’s biggest song competition.

The Dundalk Railway Heritage Society held their second AGM in the museum on Wednesday February 6 with almost 60 of it’s growing membership in attendance.

Brendan McQuaid, Hon. Secretary of the society gave a detailed report on all the events and projects undertaken during the year, referring especially to the deaths of two of the society’s members, Ollie Allen and Kevin Fergus.

The society’s chairman Des Casey extended a special welcome to Canice O’Mahony and Charles Friel while congratulating Charles on being awarded the MBE in the UK honours list.

This was followed by Willie Duffy, committee member and also chairman of Dundalk Tidy

Town’s committee giving an up to date report on the society’s project of introducing railway walking tours in the town and also on negotiations with the Town Council on relocating the last iron pillars of the old ‘battering ram’ footbridge which had spanned the old rail link near Dublin St. A unanimous vote of sympathy was extended to the wife ,f amily friends and the Garda Siochana on the tragic death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe.

The meeting concluded with a lecture and slide show on the ‘buildings of Dundalk’ given by Dr Christine Casey, associated professor of architectural history in Trinity College which was much appreciated and well received by all members present.

New Dundalk Junior Inline/Roller Hockey group A new Dundalk Junior Inline/Roller Hockey group has started in Dundalk on Saturday afternoons in the Redeemer Resource Centre, Ard Easmuinn from 2pm to

3.30pm.

The group consists of kids under the age of 16 and are coached by Vytautas Lukosevicius, the Irish Women’s Ice Hockey National team

coach.

They are currently looking for new members and everyone is welcome.

For more information email dundalkjrinline@gmail.com.

All you need is your own roller blades and a helmet.

There will be a limited amount of gear available for use and each training session only costs €3 or €4 each.

Top stars line up for this year’s Vantastival

By Niamh Kirk

The first draft line-up for the fourth annual Vantastival music festival taking place in Bellurgan Park this May has been announced and it is Dublin singer songwriter Damien Dempsey who will headline the three-day festival that takes place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend.

Now in it’s fourth year Vantasitval has firmly secured its place in the social calendar supporting original Irish music and camper van enthusiasts alike. The festival has proved

itself to be among the best for catching emerging artists in the early stages of their careers as well as some of the county’s finest popular established artists.

And this year is no different as the initial line up shows festival-goers will once again be treated to a variety of both.

As well as Damien Dempsey, the dynamic Trad group Altan and rising electro pop duo Nanu Nanu are all set to perform over the weekend. In Their Thousands, Carried by Waves and Sligo hip hop act, This Side Up, will feature over

the weekend.

Sounds of System Breakdown who impressed at Vantastival’s inaugural event will make a welcome return and Boy Lights Fire who met in DkIT will also feature.

The festival was recognised for their exceptional bill at last year’s event with a nomination for Best Line Up at the Irish Festival Awards. And the early signs are that fans of the laidback festival have more top acts to look forward to as more headliners, acts and events are announced over the coming weeks.

Wallis Bird at last year’s Vantastival.

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Sean is No Name winner Sean Hoey, a member of the Dundalk Branch of the No Name Club has won the regional final of the Best Host Competition in the National Youth Awards.

He is going on to represent the club in the All Ireland Finals.

Only ten young people form across Ireland are selected for the final taking place in Kilkenny. this April The regional North East finals took place in Castleknock recently and Dundalk No Name members Charolotte Dunne and Sean Hoey attended to represent the branch.

There were entries from every county in Ireland and Sean impressed so much he was sent though tto the final.

Members of Dundalk No Name Club at the awards

Sean will be interviewed by a team of judges who will look at not only his involvement in the No Name Club but his winder involvement in Society and community.

The No Name club is an organisation dedicated to providing alternative to pub culture for

young people in Ireland.

It has been going since the 70s. The Dundalk branch opened in 2011 and has been going form strength to strength largely due to the efforts of the young people involved in it.

The club‘s members help other charities and also organise their own

events. they run their own fundraisers like mock weddings and coffee mornings. They meet up with other young people from across Ireland at the national events.

The club is open to teenagers form 15 to 18 if anyone wants to get in touch and visit the club call 086 8846357.

Annagassan Historical Society Lecture Charlie McCarthy of the Maritime Institute of Ireland, will give a lecture entitled “Aspects of the Maritime History of Annagassan” on Thursday February 21 at 8pm.

Annagassan has a very long maritime history spanning from Viking times down to the present day. The lecture will cover the his-

tory of the Annagassan Schooners who plied their risky trade on both sides of the Irish Sea up until the last one called ‘The Lucie’ in 1928.

It will also cover the herring fishing yawls, salmon boats, steamers used in Annagassan’s coal importation business and shipwrecks.

This illustrated lecture promises to be a very interesting and informative one. It will be held in The Loft History Hall (above Slan’s Pub) in Annagassan at 8pm sharp.

Places are limited so come early. Entrance fee is €5 and part of the proceeds go to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

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Over to you Question: Has the recent horsemeat controversy put you off buying beef?

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No it hasn’t really. I’d be particular about where I buy my meat anyway and would always get it in my local butchers. I wouldn’t really be buying the packaged stuff and I think that’s where most of the horsemeat is going.

Brian Farrell

It wouldn’t put me off at all to be honest. In England years ago the butchers were selling horse meat and the Irish were lapping it up. I wouldn’t have a problem eating horsemeat to be honest.

David Buckley

It has put me off to a certain extent. I’ll be sticking with the local butchers for the meantime anyway. I think you have less chance of picking up horsemeat there than the supermarkets.

Margaret Travers

Yes, I’m definitely more cautious with what I buy these days. I must say the whole scandal has put me off buying beef for the moment anyway.

Dolmen Theatre Group celebrate 30 years

By Niamh Kirk

The Dolmen Theatre Group is this year celebrating 30 years of amiture dramatics. The group’s successes and longevity is a testament not only to Dundalk’s enduring relationship with theatre, but also the members’ dedication to and encouragement of the arts.

To celebrate the milestone the group have returned to one of the playwright’s they enjoy most to stage Martin McDonagh’s much acclaimed black comedy ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan.’

The Dolmen Theatre Group have a rich history and can boast having had some the town’s most talented actors, producers and directors as members. For their milestone performance the

group have mixture of old and new thespians.

Gabriel Tuomey, Deirdre Craven, Paul McGee, Paudi Breen, Helena Mullins, Kieran Lawless, Jack Montgomery, Trevor Lee and Maeve Montgomery are all making an appearance in the anniversary show. The group’s long time members Gerry Roddy and Una Kirk are co directing.

Among the group’s standout performances was the memorable Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel.

Such was the quality of the staging and performance they won the Maytime Festival title, making them the first local theatre group to get the top award at the once annual event.

The 1990s staging of John B Keane’s The Field, followed

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up with Sean O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock continued the group’s run of success and ensured Dundalk had a continuous relationship with the great Irish playwright, This year they are staging a work by one of Ireland’s finest.

Martin McDonagh’s who first acquired worldwide status in the mid 1990s with The Beauty Queen of Leenane, the Lonesome West and The Lieutenant of Innishmore.

Martin is known internationally for his films which include In Bruges and The Guard.

The play The Cripple of Innishmaan will open on February 27 and runs until March 2 in the Tain Theatre Dundalk. There is a special admission rate of €10 only on Wednesday 27.

Matthews Coach Hire has become the first passenger transport company in Britain and Ireland, and only the second in the world, to achieve the coveted new ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems standard.

The local firm secured the major standard thanks to a five-year energy saving campaign which has seen them reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 20% – and save €150,000 per annum in fuel costs across the group.

The Troubles Exhibition A new exhibition exploring everyday objects transformed by The Troubles is due to open at the Louth County Museum today, Wednesday, 20th February.

The exhibition will be officially launched by the former Minister for Foreign Affairs David Andrews. It is run as a part of the healing through remembering project.

Helena Mullins and Paudie Breen who play brother and sister

The Dolmen Theatre Group cast and crew

Local protests against austerity continue with public meeting

The local protests against the austerity measures being imposed by the Government continued this week as approximately 160 packed into one of the function rooms in the Lisdoo on Monday night to show their frustration.

The main item on the agenda was the upcoming Property tax, the details of which have been imposed.

Members from the local group Dundalk Campaign

Against Household and Water Taxes spoke for a short while at the meeting and urged people on the night to get involved in there campaign and do whatever they can to spread the message that the people of this country have had enough and its time to start the fightback.

Joan Collins TD then spoke to the huge crowd gathered and her main point of talk was how this government are moving ahead with these draconian

taxes and austerity measures no matter how it affects the ordinary person in society.

She also mentioned the failure of the Labour party to uphold their election promises and also the failure of unions across the country to stand up tall and represent there workers.

Clare Daly TD then spoke and went through the legislation regarding the Property Tax bill.

She went onto say to the people that this fight has to be fought

on the ground in every village, town and city in the country.

“There is a well organised group here in Dundalk and this is a great turnout here tonight, get involved in any way you can”.

She also said that if we keep taking all this austerity that this government will just keep putting more and more stealth taxes on the people of Ireland and who knows what could be next.

“We are in for a war here and we need to get organised now to start the fightback, sitting at work in the canteen talking about it, sitting in the pub moaning about it is just not enough. It’s time for action now”, she stated.

A lot of angry people spoke from the audience and the feeling in the room was enough is enough its time to get involved and stand up for themselves because as a man

said in the audience that “if we tolerate this then our children will be next”.

The meeting concluded with members from the local group Dundalk CAHWT asking for people to get on board and help in any way they can as this could be a long battle but one that they are prepared for.

The local group meet every Wednesday night in Redeemer Resource Centre at 7pm and all are welcome.

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Mark makes Irish history Dundalk ShinkenDo Self Defence Chief Instructor Mark Flynn made Irish history by achieving a perfect score when he graded to 3rd Dan Black Belt at the recent international grading seminar held in Cavan Town under Master Steve Joseph 6th Dan, who travelled over from England.

For the grading Mark, who has been training in Shinken-Do for over 15 years, had to demonstrate a working knowledge of a multitude of self defence techniques, covering every possi- Master Steve Joseph pictured with Sensei Mark Flynn ble means of protecting any situation.

The test involved a oneself in practically

wide variety of strikes, blocks, grabs, joint reversals, releases, restraints, takedowns, ground work, throws, knife and baton defences.

A number of Mark’s students, who range in age from 14 to 50, travelled from Dundalk to Cavan to also grade and attend a seminar in advanced self defence techniques.

Master Joseph remarked, “Sensei Mark Flynn was an inspiration to watch.

His grading was truly amazing. He became the talk of many who were watching and looking to achieve the level of skill that he demonstrated at his grading”.

Gardai appeal for information Residents in Dundalk and North Louth are being asked to report to Gardai or the local authorities any information regarding the illegal dumping of toxic sludge in the area.

Last week a number of 1000 litre containers filled with the toxic biproduct of washing green dye from agricultural diesel were found dumped in rural areas around the county.

Two of the IBCs were found

on the Bog Road at what is known as McShane’s cross.

There containers were left on their side and did not appear to be leaking but there were concerned as the area is marshy.

Two more containers were found on top of a hill near a gas substation at Donaghmore, one of the containers appeared to be leaking.

Louth County Council have made money saving changes

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Weekly Quiz

Language What is the first letter of the Greek alphabet?

Books What was the name of the land of small people visited by Gulliver?

Food and Drink Fosters Lager originated in what country?

Entertainment Bill Connolly served his time to what trade?

Transport What in the 1960s was a Raleigh RSW16?

Movies Which actor starred in both Jaws and The Sting in the 1970s and retired for a while to live in Westmeath?

History Hannibal, who crossed the Alps with a herd of elephants was a general of what army?

Local sport Which one-time man-

ager of Dundalk FC was at the same time a rep for HB Ice Cream?

Nature What is the fastest creature on two legs?

Music Besides being a composer and musician, what occupation had Antonio Vivaldi?

This Week’s Stinker In lonely hearts columns, WLTM stands for ‘Would Like To Meet’, but what does NUMP mean?

—this week’s answers—

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Good news for local cyclists Cuchulainn CC are delighted to announce that they have been granted planning permission by Dundalk Town Council to build a cycling velodrome and BMX track at Hoey’s Lane, Dundalk.

The news comes as a huge boost to the club after the idea was first mooted in 2010 as part of the club’s 75th anniversary celebrations.

The proposed park itself will consist of an outdoor 250m track along with a 360m BMX track. The track is oval in shape and banked, being quite steep in the corners.

Gary Sheils of Sheils Engineering & Design Ltd, based in Dundalk, was the man charged with putting together the plans. Gary spent a considerable amount of time visiting and studying the designs of some of the best cycling and BMX tracks in the world to put together a top class facility and also how to best fit it into the Hoey’s Lane surroundings so as

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On Wednesday February 20 at 8pm in the County Museum, Dundalk, a lecture entitled; The Great Famine of 1845 – 1851 and its effect in County Louth, will take place. Local historian, Fr Michael Murtagh will present this talk in the County Museum. It promises to be a very enlightening account of this terrible period of Ireland’s history.

The attendance can be guaranteed an enjoyable evening. There will be refreshments served and voluntary contribution.

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Gary Sheils

to blend it in with the natural landscape.

He highlighted the London tracks as the best he had seen, following a visit in early 2012 to the Olympic grounds. “What was most impressive about the London venue was that it was designed so that it could facilitate top call racers, but was also suitable as an environment for beginners and children to learn the

craft” outlined Gary.

“This is something I wanted to work into the Dundalk Cycling Park design, as the sport has huge potential”, he added.

Track cycling has long been a main stay of the sport, with events dating back to the 1870s, and has grown hugely in popularity in recent years with the success of the British Cycling Team.

In fact Scotland’s Chris Hoy has become the most successful British Olympian of all time, thanks to the 7 medals (6 golds) he has amassed on the track since 2000, a career which has spanned four different Olympic Games. Also most recent Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins started his career on the track.

With the exception of the 1912 Olympics, track

cycling has been featured in every modern Olympic Games.

BMX racing is a new Olympic Sport, making it’s debut at the Games in London last year.

Ireland currently has three other outdoor venues in Dublin, Belfast and most recently Cork, however of these tracks, only Cork, is made to international specifications of 250m.

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Motor Neuron disease on Saturd was held in This fundraising dance event proved to be Knockbridge Parish Centre and money raised a huge success with plenty of fun of the day. while participants enjoyed the D) is a Motor Neuron Disease (MN sufferers of the progressive disease that robs part of a Zumba ability to move. This event is raise funds to Fitness initiative worldwide to ally find what aid research that will help eventu be found. causes this disease so a cure can

The society for The Old and Underprivileged Children wish to thank all those who contributed to their annual church gate collection.

People gave generously, which enables them to assist children in need through funding special programmes in local national schools. The elderly and families are helped financially at Christmas with food and vouchers and St. Olivers Hospital patients have been helped by providing comfort equipment, etc over the years.

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Enterprising Bush students Man in pyjamas compete for business award had to be pepper-sprayed

By Amy Rice

Following Bush Post Primary school’s brilliant success in last year’s Louth County Enterprise Board competition and beyond, four mini companies from the school are back to compete for the award.

This year the school is placing four fantastic and innovative mini companies forward to participate in the competition.

‘Gleaming Gutters’ is a company run by Daragh Lafferty, Aodhan Noonan, Emmet Rogan, Cian McGoey and Eileen Reihill. Their product is especially innovative as it focuses on cleaning gutters quick and efficiently.

‘Classy Glass’ is run by Grace Finnegan, Nicola Fearon, Kaitlin Crilly, Caitlin Ní Chonboirne, Ceili Phillips and Ellen Quinn. The idea they had for their product is simple, creative and environmentally friendly. The six girls decided to collect old used wine bottles and reuse them and decorate them into something brilliant. The girls catered for restaurants and local

Nicola Fearon, Grace Finnegan and Kaitlin Crilly, bush post primary school. Classy Glass

businesses and sold the product at many craft fairs in the area.

‘HearSay’ is run by Megan O’Connor, Megan McGuinness, Amy Rice, Catriona Irvine and Daniel Finley. HearSay is basically providing a study aid to Junior Certificate students in audio form.

The company were inspired to make the product

by the managing director, Megan O’Connor’s result of 11 As in her Junior Certificate. The product was in high demand with the Junior Certificate student body. The company recorded the notes using a high tech voice recording machine, this is what made it such a popular product amongst the student body.

The final mini company

which will enter into the competition is ‘Heavan’s promotions’ , an events management company.

The company organised many events throughout the school but the main one being the school’s annual talent show, Bush Factor.

The event was a great success in the school and many people from the area and outside attended.

On your marks for Fitzer’s 5K charity fun run REHAB Care Dundalk and Dundalk Simon Community are organising the inaugural Fitzers 5k Fun Run event on Saturday February 23 in association with Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick.

The 5k Fun Run, which starts at 11am, is a fundraising event that will enable these two charities to continue on with their Community Food Garden Project into 2013 and beyond.

The event will start from The Marshes with participants heading to the Avenue Road and back along the Inner Relief Road.

They will turn left on to Barrack St and back to The Marshes via The Ramparts.

RehabCare operates a wide variety of responsive health and social care programmes which reach into communities the length and breadth of Ireland.

RehabCare Dundalk provides services for people with an intellectual disability or physical and sensory disability.

Choice, quality and personalised services are the cornerstones

of the service.

They provide a range of opportunities such as training and educational programmes, social and leisure activities and support to access paid part time work.

Dundalk Simon Community delivers a wide range of essential services to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless throughout the North East including outreach prevention, emergency accommodation, tenancy sustainment, day centre, supported housing, independent living and specialist services such as Community Alcohol Detox.

The Food Garden Project enhances the participants’ understanding of nutrition and selfsufficiency. Participants learn to grow, prepare and cook a range of healthy organic fruit and vegetables throughout the year, with an emphasis on transferring these skills to their home life.

A support worker is employed to assist participants to grow produce and prepare healthy meals

using the food products harvested from the community garden.

The success of the Food Garden Project has inspired the staff and service users of RehabCare to roll the project out to local primary schools to help to educate the children on growing their own food and to eat more fruit and vegetables.

The funds raised from the 5 K Fun Run event will go directly to funding these projects.

The organisers are asking all sports clubs and groups to encourage their members to take part in Fitzers 5 k Fun Run to help raise funds and awareness for this local project. Each participant will receive a T Shirt and Goody Bag. The event has an AAI permit and will be chip timed. Spot prizes and winners prizes will be announced on the day and we would like to encourage as many people to take part as possible.

For further information contact Deirdre Quinn, RehabCare at 042 9334726

The transition years hope to follow up on previous winners footsteps and win many awards this year again.

The competition takes place in the fairways hotel, Dundalk on Tuesday March 5.

Last year, Skyfall scooped the best overall company in the senior category. Skyfall is made up of five past Transition Year students who came up with an idea to reuse rainwater for the windscreen of your car.

The product placed so well in the competition as it was a unique and innovative product on the market and there was no competition.

Skyfall then went on to represent Bush Post Primary school and county Louth in the all Ireland final’s in Croke Park last April where they product was also highly in demand.

Cupcake Queen, another Bush Post Primary mini company also won the best display stand in last year’s Louth county enterprise board competition.

A DUNDALK man who was drinking at home in his pyjamas became involved in an incident that led him to being pepper sprayed by Gardai.

Austin Curley of 38 Maple Close, Avenue Road, was told at Dundalk District Court that such behaviour towards Gardai was not acceptable as he was given the chance to undertake Community Service in lieu of two months in prison.

The court was told that Gardai had been investigation a report of noise from a location and were leaving the scene when the defendant came out and became very abusive and aggressive. He had to be pepper sprayed and taken to the station.

Solicitor, James MacGuill stated that his client was at home for the evening

and became embroiled in something he shouldn’t have. He was in his pyjamas and had been drinking. He has learned a salutary lesson and apologises to the court.

He has expressly instructed me that he is ashamed”, added Mr MacGuill.

Judge Alan Mitchell then outlined his concern at the attitude towards Gardai as he imposed sentence.

“I need to send out a strong message that this behaviour is not acceptable.

“You have seen in a previous case that this court takes a dim view and I am concerned about behaviour and attitudes”, added the judge.

The case was adjourned until March 27 to assess the defendant’s suitability for Community Service as he is receiving treatment for diabetes.

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Karaoke charity night in Fane

By Paul Byrne

The Fane Bar on Park St are hosting an All Star Charity Tribute Karaoke Evening” this Friday February 22. All proceeds raised on the evening will go to Epilepsy Ireland whose local offices are in Partnership Court in Park St. Maria and Belinda McLernon who are helping organise the event say they are hopeful of a good turnout and are hoping the people of Dundalk will

come out and support the event.

“The basis of the charity event is that we have a good night’s karaoke with ten singers singing three songs each.

“There will be songs from the 1960s 70s and 80s and probably a few recent ones thrown in as well.”

“We’re having a raffle as well as a house draw with tickets costing €3 for a chance to win some lovely prizes.

We want to thank everybody who has donat-

ed prizes for the event including the Castletown Road pharmacy who gave us a beautiful hamper packed full of goodies.” explained the girls.

This is the fifth fundraiser which the kind hearted girls have helped organise with Sosad, St Mary’s Drumcar, Dundalk Dog Rescue and the Order of Malta benefitting from previous events.

The event will be in The Fane bar on Friday evening start-

ing at 8pm, with singers having the chance to dress and sing like their favourite music performers whilst belting out their idol’s classics.

Noreen O’Donnell, Community Resource Officer, for Epilepsy Dundalk said the event will bring some much needed funds for the organisation given recent cutbacks by the government and thanked the organisers for all the hard work that is being put into running the event.

Call for Garda text alert system

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Local player challenges comments

By Paul Byrne

Former Irish athlete Jerry Kiernan caused quite a stir last week when he claimed that GAA players did not train hard enough to deserve grants and Louth player, Jim McEneaney, is among those to challenge his comments.

Speaking on radio, Kiernan stated: “I don’t have a high opinion of their fitness or their commitment to fitness. I understand that it means an awful lot to

people in the country and from an economic point of view when you’ve got thousands of people going to the games it means a lot to the country”.

These comments followed the announcement that the Irish Sports Council and the GAA were renewing their agreement for the next two years meaning €900,000 will be made available for inter-county players to receive payments of around €400-per-year.

Louth GAA star Jim McE-

neaney agreed with Kiernan’s comments regarding how hard athletes train but suggested there may have been a bit of ignorance on the former athlete’s part when talking about the GAA. “I suppose he was looking out for his own sport really and he seen something about the GAA grant on the news and lashed out a bit. I would definitely say there is a bit of ignorance on his part with regards to the comments he made as I don’t think he is comparing like with like.” explained

the Blackrock footballer.

“I’ve seen the athletes training in DCU and they do a serious amount of work and yes it would be a lot more than the GAA players but in fairness both sports demand completely different fitness requirements.

“At the end of the day the athlete is getting a much bigger grant than a Gaelic footballer so it stands to reason that they are going to train more. I definitely think his argument is flawed” added Jim.

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alerts can be used by the Gardai to alert communities of Sinn Fein councillor suspicious activity Jim Loughran has in their area and also called for a Garda co-ordinated text alert by the community to alert the Gardai of system to be put in place through existing suspicious activity.

“Text alerts already community alert exist on an ad hoc systems. basis in some areas, According to Cllr particularly border Loughran, who is areas. A more covice chairperson of ordinated system the Dundalk Joint would be a significant Policing Committee, the scheme has already tool in cutting been piloted in Cooley crime.” explained the and has proved a huge Ravensdale based councillor. success.

Cllr Loughran says he “Evidence shows hopes the scheme will in areas where such be rolled out all over systems have been piloted there has been the County and even cross border. He says a significant drop in the scheme is a cheap burglaries and public and efficient way of order offences. Text

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Jim Loughran

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The text alert system has already been rolled out in parts of Dublin and Cork over the past year and Cllr Loughran is hopeful that Louth will be on board with the scheme by the end of the year.

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Kitty Byron plays on the sunny side of the street The contribution made by a Dundalk woman to music in both Ireland and England will be honoured with the launch of a CD collection of her best loved tunes.

Kitty Byron, who was originally Kitty Martin, is a member of a wellknown local family. She was active on the music scene in Dundalk before moving to England where she passed away in 2008.

However, a chance conversation between an uncle and a niece has brought about the production of new CD to honour her memory.

Former Dundalk FC star, Joe Martin, resident presenter on Dundalk FM, was chatting with his niece, Patricia Byron, about the popularity of her mother Kitty’s music and between them they came up with the idea of launching a CD to resurrect Kitty’s best loved tunes.

Kitty regularly returned home to Dundalk from her Cheshire base to perform on St Patricks Day in the Town Hall and in shows in aid of local charities such as the Dundalk hospice, the Alzheimer’s Association amongst many others.

As Joe explained, she was a very talented musician and extremely popular around town and he hopes that the CD will help bring back warm memories for those who remember the songs from the 1930s and 40s.

“Kitty was an extremely skilled pianist and she was very popular both here and in England throughout her life. She was resident pianist in the Adelphi in

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Together with her brother Michael, Patricia arranged for the tracks to be digitally re-mastered on the 11 track CD entitled “Kitty Byron Plays on the Sunny Side of the Street”.

Of course, Joe Martin is no stranger to reminiscing. Up until recently he regularly presented the popular Dundalk FM radio show, Magic Moments, on Sunday mornings.

The CD will be available from Grants Newsagents and from www. amazon.co.uk

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“Reeling In The Showband Years” comes to Dundalk

The Ronan Collins Showband Show “Reelin In The Showband Years” which was a complete sell out right around the country for the past 4 years, comes to Dundalk when it plays The Fairways Hotel, this Friday February 22. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are now available from the hotel or at the door on Friday night. And what a line-up there is this year.

Dickie Rock is the headline act for 2013. He is simply a Legend of showbiz for the

past 40 years. Too many hits to mention but they’ll be coming From The Candy Store on the Corner, Every Step of the Way, to see him perform.

RTE’s Ronan Collins is host and compere and he will also sing his tribute to Joe Dolan, which was so popular last year, and much more besides.

There is a huge Tralee connection on the show this year as Mark Leen, known as “The Emerald Elvis” Singing the hits of

emerge from the latter unique showband years, It will send you home be repeated time in Irish days of the showband bringing you back in time with great memories of popular music! boom. A multi talented to this magical era. wonderful and never to musician and vocalist and daughter of Joe Dolan trumpet player, Frankie McDonald.

Eurovision stars Tommy and Jimmy Swarbrigg.

They performed for Ireland in 1975 and 1977.

20 hit records throughout The legendary Dickie Rock. their career, including the man who had the Jones to Englebert Hump- “Looking Through The Eyes Of A Beautiful Girl” If most influence on all the erdinck.

Fri 22nd February early showbands, Elvis The big sound of The Ma Could See Me Now” It’s Tickets - €20 Presley. Mark was recently Conquerors Showband. Nice To Be In Love Again” voted Europe’s No 1 Elvis One of the greatest Show- “That’s What Friends Are impersonator. bands of them all and still For” etc.

The Lambert Puppet Show presents Special Also, DJ Curtin former packing them in every- The very first showband Guest lead singer with The Kerry where they go. The Gal- singers to write and record Bosco Sun 24th February - Tickets - €10 Blues Showband and The way boys sang “Baby Blue” all of their own material.

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MP3 release the popular eight piece single was put on a USB and packaged as the morning after pill.

Those who picked up the USB were also treated to a copy of the video for Sex Machine, which was made by local filmmaker and graffiti artist Baz Finnegan. And even more as the band have had a Trampz video game made which is available on the Pill shaped single too.

The single went on sale on Valentines Day and the group played a postValentines show in Tower Records and a held an impromptu gig in the Spirit Store that night much to the delight of their supporters.

The Trampz have gained a well deserved reputation as one of the most charismatic and entertaining live acts going. Their tongue in cheek approach and oozing kitsch cool while delivering authentic soul fuelled beats.

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Let us help you get ‘mortgage ready’.

AIB launches mortgage campaign in Louth area AIB understands that, for many, buying a house is one of the biggest decisions they will make during their lives.

To help people navigate through the mortgage process AIB is launching a new campaign aimed at ensuring customers are fully supported and informed. The campaign is called: “Let us help you get Mortgage Ready”.

Head of Mortgages at AIB, Jim O’Keeffe said: “AIB has seen very positive trends in the 2012 figures. We are exceeding our mortgage targets and as our ambitions for 2013 show we continue to be very much open for business. Our customers have told us that the key item for them is to be fully supported through the mortgage journey and we are launching a new campaign to ensure this continues to happen.”

As part of the campaign AIB is providing: • The continued support of a dedicated mortgage co-ordinator in every branch; • A comprehensive guide to getting “Mortgage Ready” for first time buyers and movers; • Mortgage questions and answers via radio podcasts, delivered by experienced mortgage co-ordinators; • A dedicated mortgage website providing support, advice and tools at: www.aib.ie/mortgages; • An experienced team available Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm and Saturday 10am to 6pm to provide mortgage advice via the phone on: 1890 724724.

“We continue to provide highly competitive mortgage products at a Loan To Value (LTV) of up to 92% and would be delighted to discuss financing your mortgage, whether you are a first time buyer, mover or thinking about extending or refurbishing your existing home. For more information please contact any one of our AIB or EBS branches, call our dedicated phoneline on 1890 724724 or log on to www. aib.ie/mortgages,” added Mr O’Keeffe.

At the beginning of 2012, AIB committed to providing new mortgage lending of at least €1bn and the Bank finished the year having sanctioned €1.5bn worth of mortgages, with a total of €1.2bn drawn down by customers. In 2012 AIB provided 45% of all mortgages in Ireland and continues to approve seven out of 10 completed mortgage applications. Figures also show that the average first time buyer mortgage in 2012 was €160,000.

• AIB has doubled its mortgage lending target to at least €2bn for 2013, up from €1bn in 2012 • AIB is to launch a new mortgage campaign in branches around the country • AIB sanctioned €1.5bn new mortgages in 2012, which was a 63% increase on 2011 • The average first time buyer mortgage in 2012 was €160,000 • AIB Group, which includes EBS, aims to lend at least €2 billion in the mortgage market in 2013.

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Great drama and tension inNews Brief at end of darts leagues Matthews Award The last two weeks has been a hive of activity on the darts scene in the town and county area with the conclusion of all the leagues and the start of the cup competitions.

The Louth Darts Team travelled to Ennis County Clare for the All Ireland Inter-counties and The Glyde League Cup Semi Finals have left followers with a very interesting final in store.

The final games in the Dundalk and District Darts League saw all divisions facing a night of nerves.

In the Premier Division MacNamees needed a win at home to Commercial Club A to claim the title.

Despite the pressure, they did enough to come out on top with Graham Unwin’s win followed by Daniel Dunn and Johnny Donnelly before Bob Hillard gave Macs the title and a great win on the night. This result gave Daniel Dunn his fourth consecutive League title but interestingly

enough they were all with different teams.

The First Division was probably the closest division that has been seen in the Dundalk League since its re introduction over the last four years. This division sat with any of four teams mathematically possible to win the Division.

O’Connells from the Quay were in pole position and they were closely followed

by Stags Green and The Avenue Inn and Gormleys A. The Darts on the night favoured O’Connell’s and they claimed the prize of First Division Champions and the promotion to the Premier Division next year. The standard of darts throughout this league has shown that none of these teams will have any fears about playing Premier League teams in the upcoming open shield.

The Second division developed into a two horse race as the last game approached with Courtneys

and The Castle Bar playing off a top of the table decider. It was nip and tuck all the way but Anthony McEnteggart’s men held on for a 4-2 win on the night and the title of Divisional Champions.

With the leagues decided and the victory parties over the business of First Round of the divisional cups got underway. The Premier Division Cup saw some interesting draws with The Fairways Falcons hosting The Stags, as usual this was a close game but this time the Fairways came out second best.

Meanwhile, Northend Bar lost out to Commerical Club, and MacNamees defeated Harrisons.

The Division One Cup saw some surprise with the biggest shock of the night coming with Benny Bradys beating The Punters (Formerly Gormleys A).

Stags Green were ran close by The Square bar in a match that went down to the very last game, while

The Avenue Inn defeated O’Connells. Harrys Bar completed the semi final line up with good win over an improving Windmill team.

In Division Two the repeat top of the table clash saw Courtneys defeat Castle Bar once to set up a game against the Commercial Club B team.

On the county scene, the Louth team travelled to Clare for the All-Ireland competition.

The Wee County lost out to Kilkenny in the opening game and also to Meath which meant they needed to win the final game against Roscommon by 12-0 to progress. Sadly for the team, it didn’t work out.

Louth Village was the location were the Glyde leagues Cup semi finals and some good action resulted in Smyths qualifying to play Soraghans in the final.

The Charity Cup decider will be between Eamonn O’Neills and Byrne.

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Matthews Coach Hire has become the first passenger transport company in Britain and Ireland, and only the second in the world, to achieve the coveted new ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems standard.

The local firm secured the major standard thanks to a five-year energy saving campaign which has seen them reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 20% – and save €150,000 per annum in fuel costs across the group.

Charity shop There will be a charity shop open in the Long Walk Shopping Centre on February 21 to 23.

All proceeds raised from the shop are in aid of Parkinson’s Disease.

Computer collection

The charity organisation Camara are collecting unwanted computers and laptops to send to disadvantaged schools around the world to help improve education through technology.

All information will be erased from the computer and a cert will be emailed to the owner to state this has taken place. For information contact Helen Neary on 086 0660138.

Personal A woman called Margaret has been in touch looking to contact a man called Eugene who gave her his phone number on New Year’s Eve. She has lost the number and would like him to contact her again.

Ardee Concert Band plan for busy schedule Ardee Concert Band presents “A Musical Twist - a concert with a difference” on February 28 at 8pm in the Bohemian Centre, Ardee. This is a new departure for the band as they normally have just one concert every year in December. As well as giving the Junior and Intermediate bands a chance to perform to family, friends and supporters.

The senior band conducted by Brendan Breslin will play a mixed and entertaining programme, some of which will involve some members of the band showing their theatrical abilities as well as

their musical abilities. Some of the younger members have been rehearsing their acting parts for the past number of weeks to bring a different dimension to some of the band arrangements.

The admission is €5, payable at the door on the night, children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Intermediate Band will be conducted by John Gaynor and the Junior Band will see Kevin Reilly conduct.

The band has a busy schedule over the coming months. They are hosting the Annual Solo & Ensemble Competition in the

Bohemian Centre on this coming Sunday February 24.

In March, they have the busiest day of the year, St Patrick’s Day, when they play at Noon Mass in Ardee for deceased members of the band and then in the afternoon, they have the privilege of leading the very successful Ardee Parade. In April, they have the National Band Championships in Limerick and a return trip to the Britannia Band in Derry for a joint workshop.

On Monday February 11they held their AGM where there was a great turn out of members, par-

ents and other interested parties.

The officers of the new committee are as follows Chairperson Austin Nevin, Vice Chairperson Jenny McKeever, Joint Secretaries Aisling Reilly and Darragh Browne and Treasurer Peter McKeever.

The band has a large very active committee of over thirty members. Some new additions to the committee this year are Bernadette Keaskin , Grainne Dillon, Evelyn Russell, Helena Balfe as well as the new Joint Secretaries, Aisling Reilly and Darragh Browne.

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Getting Value from Your Tyres

As you drive your kids to school or you are on the motorway in a hurry to make a meeting,All that is between you and the road is 4 tyres.

At any one time the area of each tyre making contact with the road is approximatly the size of your hand.

So this fact makes it one of the most important things about your car and the safety of you and your passengers.

Did you know that on your average family car there are up to 40 moving parts on the front suspension and steering alone ?

Any or all these parts will affect the way your tyres wear.

Did you know that each wheel on your car rotates over 500 times for every klm travelled? As we are all to aware tyres like everything else have got very expensive, so it is all the more important that you get the maximum amount of wear as possible from them even if you are fitting second hand tyres.

The most common problems with uneven tyre wear are: * Incorrect tyre pressure. * Incorrect wheel alignment * Incorrect wheel balancing Tyre Pressure. So How often do you check your tyre pressure? It is recommended to check at least once a month. The correct tyre pressure for you car is listed in the hand book or on the door pillar or inside petrol/ diesel cap.

Wheel Alignment ( tracking).

How often should you get wheel alignment checked on your car? It is recommended to check at least once a year.

There are several reasons why your wheels may need alignment apart from the uneven tyre wear which can be very visable.

The steering may be pulling to one side,there may be worn or damaged steering/ suspension joints. Wheel alignment should be checked immediately after any steering/suspension parts are replaced.

Wheel Balancing. How do you know if your wheels need balancing The most common tell tale sign of incorrect wheel balancing is a shake or vibration that comes trough the car at different speeds,you may feel it at 80klm

and if you go faster it may seem to disappear.This vibration from wheels that need balancing can increase ware and tear on your shocks and other componants on your car and you may end replacing parts that would other wise last a lot longer.

How long should tyres last? The mileage /kilometers you get from your tyres can very much depend on how well you look after them.

Its not uncommon for tyres to last less than 10,000 miles and not uncommon for tyres to last over 50,000,miles It has been proven that keeping all of the above mentioned in check will improve m.p.g. (km/L).

Safe driving.

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