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Wednesday, 13th March, 2013. Vol. 6, Issue 11 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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New school brings a boost to town centre

By Niamh Kirk

Dundalk town centre is set for another major boost with plans to build a new state-of-the-art secondary school which will incorporate a gym and theatre.

The brand new, modern facilities in the 1000-strong Pobalcolaiste Chu Chulainn will be made available for public use when the €15million VEC school will be located on a 12 acre site beside the Marshes Shopping Centre. It will boast an impressive range of facilities and services including an inhouse park, gym and theatre.

The school’s founders are working from a blank canvass and will be incorporating the best educational facilities into the school building and curriculum.

The thinking behind what a school needs has moved on

since the last school was built in Dundalk and Coliaste Chu Chulainn will be something truly different to what has come before according to Dr Padraig Kirk, CEO of the Louth VEC. “While we know that students will directly benefit from the school’s top class facilities, we also want to ensure that the wider community is provided with similar opportunities. The idea is to maximise the use of school facilities as much as possible and we have incorporated this objective into the design process from an early stage,” said Dr Kirk.

Colaiste Chu Chulainn will boast top of the range sporting facilities that will include a full size gymnasium, changing rooms, a fitness suite, a football field and basketball courts. The VEC Continued on Page 2

Schoolboys come up with a novel idea

Craig Murphy, Barry Brady, Jordan Quigley, Matthew McQuillan and Martin McDonagh

By Paul Byrne The Redeemer boy’s school came up with a novel idea late last year which involved every

pupil from Junior Infants all the way up to 6th Class working together to produce a book.

Class teachers and learning

support staff worked together to help the children complete the book which was started just before Christmas.

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Dundalk gets ready for St Patrick’s Festival

By Niamh Kirk

This week, across the county people are getting their ‘greens’ ready for the St Patricks Day celebrations this Sunday March 17. The National Saint’s Day celebrations in Dundalk will kick-off with the traditional parade through the town centre, starting at 1pm.

Comedian Oliver Callan, bst known for his Nob Nation satires in RTE, will be leading the way as the

cultural groups and is expected to be bigger than ever.

Blackrock is planning on reviving an old tradition as the Main Street will also welcome the floats and festivities in their own parade, starting later in the day.

There will be a carnival atmosphere in the town centre with a carousel and range of family-friendly amusements on the Market Square. There will also be music and dancing in the town

parade’s Grand Marshal. He has already helped put Dundalk on the map with his parody of the poignant “I’m just saying”, which went viral when it was posted online last month. The ode to Dundalk has had more than 100,000 hits on Youtube.

The floats and exhibitions in the parade will all be built around the theme of ‘Reviving Traditions’ and features many of the town’s community, sporting and Grand Master, Oliver Callan.

centre with live performances from the Dundalk Brass Band and almost every bar or venue in Dundalk is hosting some sort of shenanigans with a particularly strong focus on live Trad music and local musicians.

An entertainment guide to the weekend has been compiled and is available from the tourist office.

Sinéad Roche,

Dundalk Tourism Officer said: “The Guide highlights the abundance of live music and entertainment on offer over the festival weekend, and the commitment of local businesses to embrace festivals and events in Dundalk.”

Local authorities are preparing for the in influx of up to 15,000 people into Dundalk on St Patricks Day.

Anthony hoping to be crowned Ireland’s friendliest butcher

A Dundalk man is looking for votes in his bid to become crowned Ireland’s friendliest butcher.

Anthony Kellegher, from the Demesne, works with McArdle Meats in Clanbrassil St is asking for the support of Dundalk people in his bid to earn the title.

The 27-year-old was one of hundreds of butchers from all over the country who were nominated before making it into the top 20.

Voting is open until midnight Cassie Brady, Edwina Craven, Zoe Dunne, Amy Curran, Salamot Oladokun and on March 16 and those who Clarke Campbell at the Pugwash Bay pyjama day on Friday wish to give their support to Anthony can do so by visiting www. goodalls.ie.

Welcome boost for town centre

Continued from Page 1 are planning to work with local sports clubs so that their members can use the new dedicated buildings and equipment.

A 250-seat theatre for drama and musical performances will also be a feature of the new school. Again, the VEC want to ensure that the most is made from the town centre venue.

They are planning on reaching out to drama groups and musicians in the town with a view to forming partnerships and seeing the best made of the space.

As well as the school’s major features, the numerous classrooms and specialist rooms like the computer suites, science laboratories, technology workshops, home economics rooms and art studios will be opened up to the public for night classes.

The school library will also be an impressive sight and will open up after school hours to the public. Here there are plans to develop a ‘young people’s library’ complete with all the latest technology to facilitate research and eportfolio work.

Transport issues have already been considered and the school’s authorities are working closely with the local authorities to ensure smooth running. During pre planning it was found that Dundalk already had the facilities to cope with the transport needs of the students as it has a strong public transport infrastructure.

The VEC hosted a symposium this week with some of the country’s most experienced architects and designers of education spaces.

However Dr Kirk is also keen to hear ideas and suggestions from the public.

“My thinking is that schools are open and active from 9-4 five days a week and the rest of the time they are largely idle.

“We will have state of the art facilities right in the town centre, why not open them up so the public can make the most of them.”

Pobalcholáiste Chú

Chulainn will have a contractor on site by the end of the year and is due to open in September 2014.

It will employ about 100 staff when operating at full capacity.

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This weekend two of Dundalk best known actors Stephen Burns and Matt Murphy explore the rise, and ultimate tragic fall of Oscar Wilde.

The production of the play, The Importance of Being Wilde, was adapted by Stephen Burns who along with Matt Murphy founded the Theatre Workshop in Dundalk more than 20 years ago.

2010 was the centenary of Oscar Wilde’s death in Paris where there was a huge celebration marking the life and works of the celebrated writer; and it is here that that this new production opens.

The play is minimal, with two actors portraying the many protagonists in Wilde’s life as he rose to the peak of London high-society, fell from grace and ultimately imprisoned. It

Stephen Burns

features excerpts from Wilde’s most famous works but centres around the great personal joys and sorrows that befell one of Ireland’s most revered and respected men.

This adaptation was first staged in Spain where Stephen has been living for the past five years. Such was the success of the production that the Viking Theatre in Dublin invited them

to run the play for a week in the popular city centre theatre.

However, the producers brought their adaptation to Dundalk before taking it to the city stage.

“We wanted to get some criticisms before we went to Dublin with it, you get the honest feedback from the people who know you” said Stephen.

In the past five years Stephen has staged 16 plays in the Spanish resort town most of which have been by English playwrights. This was his first play for the ex-patriot audience by an Irish author. However such is reverence for Wilde’s dry wit and cutting epigrams and his fame in London and Paris, he easily appeals to any audience.

The Importance of being Wilde opens in the AV Theatre Dundalk on Friday March 26 and runs for two nights. Doors open at 8pm and tickets are €10 and available on the night.

Huge pride as Store gets official launch

By Niamh Kirk

Dundalk’s muchloved venue The Spirit Store was officially opened by broadcaster and author, John Kelly, last week.

It proved to be a great night of celebration and not surprisingly, proprietor, Mark Dearey, was thrilled with the event and the response from customers.

“The official opening marked the end of an intense redevelopment of the building and the business. It has been a difficult time but I am delighted we decided to go ahead with the project and I am proud of the facility we now have and of the additional jobs the business now supports.”

The venue has been one of the pillars of the native music industry, giving emerging acts from both the area and across Ireland opportunities to play live and develop as performers.

John Kelly and Mark Dearey cut the tape

The new venue has retained the charm and intimacy of the of the quayside pub, and laid it out in a more spacious and accessible venue. The new stage and improved sound quality enhances musicians’ performances and helps establish the Spirit Store as an ideal venue from the point of view of both live music lovers and musicians alike.

John Kelly is a fitting person to open the new venue as both are renowned for their sup-

port and appreciation for a wide range of styles and genres. Best known for his RTE shows The View and new arts show The Works, Kelly has also presented some of the most acclaimed radio shows like the Eclectic Ballroom and Mystery Train.

“They say you should never meet your heroes.

But I have to say I am delighted and honoured that John Kelly has agreed to open the venue and I am greatly looking forward to meeting

him,” said Mark.

“I have been listening to his radio shows for 15 years now and still am excited at the astonishing diversity the music he plays and the musical imagination he brings to Irish radio,” he added.

“The launch event gives me the chance to say a huge thank you to all those who made the venue happen.

“I have been carried along by their skill and commitment since we began redeveloping,” said Mark.

Schoolboys come up with novel idea Continued from Page 1

The ambitious project which has just been completed was co-ordinated by Grace Costello and has just recently been published by the school. Sinead Shields who is a home school community liaison co-ordinator said there is great excitement around the school since

the book has been published.

“The children are delighted to see the final product after all the work they’ve put into the book. The book is called ‘We are writers’ and every single pupil in the school has contributed something to it.” explains Sinead.

“The boys have worked very hard on this project and the finished

book is a credit to each and every one of them. They should be very proud of the finished article.” she added.

The book which took three months to complete is full of stories and poems and can be purchased through the school for €8. It is planned to launch the book at an upcoming book fair in the school.

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Amy is honoured with Civic Reception

Amy Broadhurst pictured with Katie Taylor after winning her gold medal

By Paul Byrne

AMY Broadhurst who won European gold medal for Ireland at last Novembers European Championships was honoured at a civic reception at Dundalk Town Hall last Thursday evening in front of her family and friends.

Amy who is a member of Dealgan Boxing Club was crowned European Junior featherweight champion following an edge-ofthe-seat win over Russia’s Svetlana Khilchenko in Poland.

In doing so she became only the second Irish female boxer to win European Gold following in the footsteps of her hero Katie Taylor.

Jennifer Green, Cathaoirleach of Dundalk Town Council, said the honour was well deserved for the 15 year old Dundalk schoolgirl.

“The civic reception is an opportunity for us to recognise Amy’s wonderful achievement in bringing gold back from Poland last November.” explained Jennifer “She done herself, her family and the people of Dundalk very proud and it’s only right that we recognise that fact. Dealgan Boxing Club will also be recognised for the wonderful work they have given to young people in Dundalk.

“They are 75 years old this

year and they should be proud of what they have given to the town” added the councillor.

Amy got to meet with her idol Katie Taylor earlier on this year when the Olympic champion paid a surprise visit to Colaiste Ris. The Bray boxer was effusive in her praise for Amy. “It was a brilliant performance

by Amy to win gold in Poland. It was always going to be a tough final against the Russian girl and I’m delighted for her.

“The win will be a great boost to women’s boxing in Ireland as Amy has proved that we can go into these competitions and beat the best,” said Katie.

Chance to nominate a local legend TV3’s morning show Ireland AM are holding a competition to search for a ‘Local Legend’ in different counties, and this week they are looking for children around Co Louth to take part in the competition..

Ireland AM’s Sinead Ryan has called for all children to nominate their local legend as the show continues their Local Legend series.

“Forget celebrities, there are people who live all around us

who deserve our praise and admiration.” explained Sinead.

“We are asking children of all ages to put pen to paper to tell us who stands out in their community as a legend in their eyes - maybe it’s a local sports star, a school caretaker, a lollipop lady or maybe even a special needs assistant.” she added.

on to www.tv3.ie/mylocallegend, fill in the form with a help of a grown up.

The local legends team could be visiting you and your nominated legend very soon so if anybody is interested they should fill out the online form.

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Foreign food festival helps Simon Four students from France and Germany created a continental feel at DkIT this week when they organised the Foreign Food Festival in aid of charity.

This event took place on Tuesday at the Hospitality Corridor of the Institute. The students aimed to raise as much money as possible for the Dundalk Simon Community.

There was a huge variety of different snacks and dishes from all parts of the world, cooked by

The organisers of the Foreign Food Festival

international students. ’We had typical foods from France, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Spain, China and Malaysia, just to mention a few. We wanted to celebrate all that is good about

foreign food.’

The group’s chosen charity, the Simon Community, offers a wide range of options to people experiencing homelessness. The tasks range from emergency accommodation with

a bed, warmth, a meal and general support to the process of getting their own homes. The organisation also runs food initiatives to promote better access and availability of healthy food.

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Licence needed for paintball rifle A man who bought a paintball rifle as a leisure pursuit didn’t realise that he needed a licence and ended up being fined €200 at Dundalk District Court.

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Dundalk No Name Club are holding a Coffee Morning/Cake Sale in The Outcomers, The Coach House, 8 Roden Place on Saturday March 23 from 11.30 to 1.30pm.

The event is to fundraise for the club to keep it up and running and to fund the trip to the National Youth Awards.

Colm McDonald of 16 Elmore Lawns, Knockbgoran, Omeath, admitted owning the weapon after it was discovered by Gardai who were searching a house under the mis-

use of drugs act on November 19 2011.

The court heard that the rifle comes under the firearms act and requires a licence.

Solictor, Niall Lavery,

explained that his 20-yearold client was unaware that he required a licence and there was no suggestion that it was being used for sinister purposes.

He explained that his

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client had recently become a father for the first time and he had no previous convictions.

Judge William Hamill convicted and imposed a €200 fine.

‘No Bother’ book launch in DkIT

Book sale

A book sale will be held in Wellington Hall, St Mary’s Rd, on Saturday March 23 from 2pm to 4.30pm.

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Kinga Wojciechowska and Nancy Ueasukpakdee receiving their award

Students from O Fiaich College are celebrating after reaching the Regional Finals of the Transition Year Short Film Competition.

The students involved Kinga Wojciechowska and Nancy Ueasukpakdee, helped put Carlingford on the map with their short film simply entitled “Carlingford.

They made their video as part of their Media Studies module on their iPads using the iMovie App. Their video shows footage of historical castles and buildings, different restaurants, pubs and activities. It highlights Carlingford in a favour-

able way for The Gathering 2013.

The girls were in competition with schools from Dublin, Monaghan, Meath, Louth, North Kildare and North Wicklow, with the top ten films were selected from 100 entries for this region.

The films were selected in terms of creativity, originality, innovation, appeal to viewers and film editing. Among the schools selected to present to the judges were Wesley College, Sutton Park Senior School, Notre Dame Secondary School, Sancta Maria College, Portmarnock Community School and

O’Fiaich College.

This was a fantastic achievement for the students involved as they had only started working with iPads in September, with one teacher commenting: “To be shortlisted for the Regional Final has not just put Carlingford on the map but also O Fiaich College Transition Year students” The students involved said “We really enjoyed making this film and hope that after people watch our video it will encourage them to come to Carlingford”. The video can be viewed at the following link : https://vimeo. com/59053376

Writers who attended Ferdia Mac Anna’s creative writing workshops in DkIT present a collection of poems, flash fictions, short stories and more.

Whitaker Theatre, DkIT, Dublin Road, Dundalk – 19 March – Ferdia Mac Anna launches the book No Bother, a collection created by writers as part of the creative writing workshops he facilitates in DkIT. The launch, the culmination and celebration of five months’ creative endeavour by Ferdia and the writers, takes place in the Whitaker Theatre at 6pm on 19th March.

Ferdia Mac Anna was appointed as DkIT’s first ever Writer-in-Residence in November 2012, and commenced on a series of creative writing workshops open to everyone, DkIT students, staff and members of the public alike. Ferdia says of the creative writing workshops: “We expected that we would have a class of around twelve or thirteen people. By the end of November over forty people had enrolled. We had to split the workshops across two days to accommodate everyone. It was an exhilarating rollercoaster ride as well as a truly stimulating and creative experience. It was also quite brilliant fun.”

No Bother was the result. Come along to the launch to hear some seriously talented new writers read from their work. No Bother will be on sale and all proceeds fund the upcoming Dundalk Book Festival.

The book, which costs €10, will also be available from local booksellers, for Kindle and on CreateSpace, an Amazon print-on-demand service.

Vital contribution of DkIT is highlighted The contribution being made to local education and the economy by DkIT was underlined once again this week with the publication of two reports revealing the institution’s role in the region.

On Monday evening, details of DkIT’s strategic pathway and commitment to the region were unveiled at the launch of its “Socio-economic Impact Study of Dundalk Institute of Technology” and “Towards a Sustainable Future DkIT Strategic Plan (2011-2016)” by Minister of State, Fergus O’Dowd.

These two critically important publications have reinforced Dundalk Institute of Technology’s commitment to education and further growth in the North Eastern Region.

The “Socio-economic Impact Study of Dundalk Institute of Technology” presented the results of an assessment undertaken by BiGGAR Economics which found that Dundalk Institute of

Minister of State Fergus O’Dowd with Denis Cummins President DkIT reports’ launch

Technology delivered a substantial annual economic return for the Irish economy, in return for the state funding received.

Commenting on the findings of the study Graeme Blackett of BiGGAR Economics said, “Our research demonstrates that in 2010/11, Dundalk Institute of Technology received €37.3 million in state funding

and generated €281.5 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) for the economy of the Republic of Ireland and supported 2,110 jobs. This means that for every €1 Dundalk Institute of Technology received in state funding, it generated €7.54 in economic impact.”

In tandem with the findings of the BiGGAR Report, DkIT also unveiled its “Towards a Sustainable Future DkIT Strategic Plan (2011-2016)” which includes far reaching initiatives focusing on the development of a coherent approach to supporting the education and research needs of the Dublin – Belfast Corridor and the broader North Eastern Region; and the development of the Institute’s strategic alliance with Dublin City University.

President of DkIT, Denis Cummins noted in his opening remarks that, “Today’s launch is very significant to Dundalk Institute of Technology and our strategic pathway”.

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Scoil Mhuire Na nGael wins Dundalk Credit Union Primary Schools Quiz

Scoil Mhuire na nGael winners of the Dundalk Credit Union Quiz for Schools final in the Lisdoo Front row from left Sinead O Reilly Smyth LOuise Gilmore Roisin Finnegan Tristin Greaves McKeown B/R from left Mrs Gaughran Teacher Stewart Agnew Dundalk Credit Union.

St Malachy,s Boys School who were third in the Dundalk Credit Union Schools Quiz Front row from left Thomas O Connor Pairic Monahan Fiachra Cumiskey Connor Pepper B/R from left Ciara Farrell Bernie McCabe Dundalk Credit Union and Orla Hughes Class teacher.

A large crowd of enthusiastic children, proud parents and teachers thronged the Lisdoo for the recent annual Dundalk Credit Union primary School Quiz.

Twenty two teams took part and after a very high standard of answering, Scoil Muire na nGael were the overall winners by one point over a team from Dun Dealgan N.S. finishing in second place. St. Malachy’s Boys School finished in third place.

The winning team of Sinead O’Reilly, Tristan Graves McKeown, Roisin Finnegan and Louise Gilmore were presented with medals,the perpetual trophy and received a cheque for €50 each.

The runners up from Dun Dealgan N.S. – Niamh Fennell, Luke Moran, Joe Sweeney and Ruth McGahon – received medals and a cheque for €35 each while the third placed team from St. Malachy’s Boys School –Thomas O’Connell, Conor Pepper, Fiachra Cumiskey & Pairic Monaghan also received medals and a cheque for €20 each.

Harvey Norman store to close its doors in June The local economy suffered another setback this week with the news that retail giants Harvey Norman are to close their doors for the final time this June.

The Australian company will close its Dundalk branch on Monday June 17, resulting in the loss of 13 jobs although the company have stated that ’some portion of the affected employees can be redeployed within the organisation’.

Blaine Callard, Chief Executive of Harvey Norman Ireland said: “It is critical that, with likefor-like sales increasing

by 8.7% with total sales also growing by 3.9% in the half year ended December 31, 2012, we continue to invest and focus on our core business.

“That’s effectively our 12 full format stores and online business.

Our Dundalk outlet has assisted us with clearance of distressed and excess stock which we accumulated after the downturn in 2008, but these stock levels are much lower and therefore the need for the outlet has reduced substantially.

“Combined with years of high rents in this

retail park, and our new approach of clearing any future excess inventory through our normal sales floors, it has become obvious that it is not economically viable to keep the outlet store open.”

“All product orders taken at the Dundalk clearance store will be fulfilled and customers who have paid for their goods and are waiting for delivery will have their orders completed in full.

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discounted promotional prices in the advent of the outlet closure and this will be advertised in local media and online in due course. “ he concluded Last summer Harvey Norman announced it was to concentrate on its bedding and furniture section and cease selling electronic goods.

However this reformatting of the company didn’t have the desired effect and as a result they will leave Dundalk almost ten years after they first moved into the retail park on the inner relief road.

Anti-bullying seminar in Long Walk One of Ireland’s leading authorities on bullying will be in town on Saturday March 23 to give an anti-bullying seminar at the Long Walk Shopping Centre.

Pat Forde is one of the country’s top martial arts instructors and also a leading figure in the on-going anti-

bullying debate in Ireland. He will host the event as part of the ‘Stop the Bully’ programme which empowers people at all ages with the tools to effectively deal with bullying.

“The protection of kids from bullying is something that I feel very strongly about and

the reason why I chose to start Stop the Bully. I trained with the UK charity Kidscape and have worked with numerous schools and families empowering them with the assertiveness, knowledge and confidence to stop the bully” said Pat Forde.

The event starts at 3.30pm.

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Final preparations for Dune half marathon

Final preparations are being put in place for the DUNE cross border half marathon which will take place on Monday March 18.

This event will be a chipped half marathon, starting in Dundalk Square and finishing in Newry. All proceeds from the event will be going to The Ryan Cinnamond Trust. Ryan is a local teenager who unfortunately lost both his legs in 2010 after suffering a ruptured aortic aneurism.

For those who have registered, the race pack pick-up is from the unit beside Vodafone at Market Square on Saturday March 16 from 6 to 9pm.

Walkers will leave Dundalk at 9am and relay teams will changeover at Carrickdale Hotel.

Naomh Moninne table quiz

Naomh Moninne Hurling Club in Dundalk will hold their annual table quiz on Friday night (March15) in Kennedys Bar, Carrick Road at 8.30pm.

A table of four will cost 40 euro and there will be refreshments and spot prizes on the night.

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Pupils celebrate World Book F d Weekly Quiz Day in Dundalk Library

Pete Treanor’s Money Before joining the euro, what currency was used in Italy?

Politics What did the F stand for in US President John F Kennedy?

Crime The Mafia or Cosa Nostra originated on what island?

Insults Who did Roy Keane describe as “Who is he, Mother Theresa”?

Movies In what British film would you hear the line “Infamy, infamy, they’ve all got it in for me”?

Ireland The Giant’s Causeway is made up of large blocks of what stone?

Entertainment Which Irish crooner and cabaret start is nicknamed “The Window Cleaner”?

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RTE presenter Declan Buckley first appeared on television using what other name?

Sport The late Paidi O Se managed what county to win a Leinster Senior football title?

Local Which Dundalk pub has been run by the same family since its establishment in 1904.

Stinker Famous for something else entirely, which American city is nicknamed “The Protestant Vatican”.

—this week’s answers— 1. Lira 2. Fitzgerald 3. Sicily 4. Niall Quinn 5. Carry On Cleo 6. Basalt 7. Sonny Knowles 8. Shirley Temple Bar 9. Westmeath 10. McAlesters of Bridge St Stinker - Nashville, Tennessee

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Dundalk library got into the spirit of World Book Day last Thursday as they invited two local authors to read their recently completed books for young schoolchildren in the area.

“We are delighted to be celebrating the 16th World Book Day in Ireland”, stated Dundalk library’s Mary McHugh.

“The main aim is to encourage people to explore the pleasure of books and get them back into the habit of reading again.

“Today we are focusing on children and we have numerous events going on in the library including storytelling from two local authors.” she explained.

Children from St Joseph’s and Knockbridge national schools were treated to readings from local authors John King who read from his

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Irish children in 2013.

Last Thursday was the 16th World Book Day in Ireland. Over the last 15 years World Book Day has become firmly established as Ireland’s biggest annual event promoting the en-

joyment of books and reading.

The main aim is to encourage children to explore the pleasure of books and reading by providing them with an opportunity to have a book of their own.

Gardai it was possible Chapel St, Dundalk, A description was the scene. was seen kicking the given to Gardai who In pleading guilty to that he had caused the wing mirror of a van on arrested Mr O’Hanlon the criminal damage damage but he was July 19, 2012. soon afterwards near to charge at Dundalk drunk at the time.

His 22-year-old District Court, the defendant’s solicitor unemployed client has stated that his client told only just been released

after spending time in prison on another matter.

He asked for time to pay compensation of €100.

Judge William Hamill adjourned the matter to March 27.

book ‘Tony the Dragon’ and Emer Conlon who entertained the children with a reading from her book ‘Vroom Town’ Emer and John who are both from Dundalk have both released books which they hope

Did not remember causing damage to car A man who had no the time in question, recollection of causing conceded that he was damage to a car as responsible. he had been drunk at Shane O’Hanlon, 2

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My name is Patricia and I come from Nigeria. I moved to Ireland twelve years ago. I didn’t receive an education in my own country. The reason I came to the Adult Learning Service in Dundalk, a year ago, was to get the education that I missed out on.

I have a friend who recommended the Adult Learning Service to me. My friend started there, and continued her education at DKIT (Dundalk Institute of Technology).

She was a real inspiration to me and showed me what was possible.

Education is very important to me, and I have always encouraged my children to do their best. My children are proud of me and they say ‘You don’t have a degree, but what you know is worth more than a degree’.

I wasn’t nervous about going back to education. I knew what I wanted to achieve and I am delighted that I am on my way to achieving my goals. I go to English and Maths classes and I also see a tutor for oneto-one support with reading, writing and spelling. I would love to attend class every day, if I could!

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atmosphere in the class.

I strongly believe that if you don’t have an education it can feel like you are in a cage. It can leave you open to people taking advantage of you, or not taking you seriously. Before I started improving my literacy, I felt like I didn’t have a voice.

I would love to be able to help other people who are in the same situation as I was, and to help them to find their voice.

I would say to anyone thinking of taking that first step of returning to education, to be bold and make the phone call.

If you would like to improve your reading or writing phone: Mary at 042 93 53591.

Planting a Beech tree in Ice House Hill Park as part of National tree week were Elias Mhmbila Parks Superintendant Benedicta McArdle Assistant Overseer Dundalk Town Council Padraig O’Hora Senior Executive Engineer Willie Duffy Chairman Dundalk Tidy Towns committee Cllr Jenifer Green Cathaoirleach Dundalk Town Council

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Failed to have drink driving charge dismissed

A man who had been charged with refusing to produce a breath sample failed in a bid to have the case against him dismissed at Dundalk District Court.

Luigi Cinus, 3 The Mews, Distillery Lane, was disqualified for four years and fined €350 after being convicted at Dundalk District Court.

The defendant’s solicitor, Conor MacGuill, argued that his client was not supplied with a certificate following the test which was contrary to Gardai obligations.

When the evidence was heard two weeks earlier on February 21, Judge William Hamill had asked for the law to be supplied on March 6 to support this claim.

The solicitor was unable to supply that law but stated that there is a case currently being heard in the Supreme Court which might have a bearing.

However, the outcome was not yet known.

Judge Hamill stated that he did not want to wait for that judgment and indicated that an appeal was always possible.

Mr MacGuill stated that his 38-year-old client was a single man and that the loss of his licence would be a great discomfort to him.

The evidence given to the court heard that on April 19, 2011, the defendant was observed driving with no lights on The Ramparts at approximately 11pm. The car

crossed the white line and Gardai stopped the driver at Distillery Lane.

He was taken to Dundalk Garda Station where Gardai stated that he refused to give a breath sample.

Mr MacGuill said that the Garda said a statement that his client failed to give a sample but had told the court in direct evidence that he had refused.

The Garda pointed out that the defendant didn’t make any real effort and had pretended to blow into the intoxilyser.

Mr McGuill stated that a certificate was not provided to his client, but the Garda stated that in the case of a refusal, this was not required.

World Book Day St Francis National School in Blackrock celabrated world book day on March 7 with all the children dressing up as a character from a book

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Eight girls compete for role of Festival Queen

By Niamh Kirk

LAST week the eight fashionable young women vying for the title of the Light’s Out Festival Queen met in the Fairways hotel for the first time. Despite all competing for the top prize of a trip to sun-soaked Florida, on the murky Thursday night it was the last thing on their minds. Everyone was simply looking forward to meeting each other and raising some money for charity.

Kathy O’Reilly, Hanna Lawless and Kathryn O’Hara are all fifth year students in St Vincent’s Secondary School. They got involved after Hanna was encouraged to do something fun for charity by her grandfather. “I’ve never done anything like it before, I’m a bit nervous,” said Hanna.

When the girls signed up I got

involved. It will be a great girlie thing to do,” said her friend, Kathryn O’Hara. “I love getting dressed up, any excuse for me,” she said.

Kathy O’Reilly, who plays with Dowdallsill GFC, said she got involved for the experience “just to do something different.”

Orla McGeeney from Knockbridge is taking time from her studies in primary teaching in St Patrick’s College, Dublin to take part. Having come from a musical family, Orla plays the fiddle and says she might get toes tapping on the night. “I’m here for the experience really, and to meet new people,” she said.

While some of the women have been on the stage before as dancers, singers or musicians, Charlene Carbury from Blackrock took part in the Carlingford Pearl last year. Having enjoyed the Pearl,

she took the opportunity to get involved in something similar. “I thought it would be a great way to meet more people and I’m looking forward to the big night,“ she said.

Jenny Hanlon from Muchgrange, Cooley has been teaching dance with Gravity Dance School and was delighted to get involved.

Her stage experience didn’t keep the nerves away but she is “delighted to get involved and do something for charity.”

With the formalities over the girls got down to what they were there to do, meet and chat with each other while organiser Pasty Rodgers thanked them all for taking part. The big night on Friday March 22 has been sold out so the women will be performing to a full house as they find out on who has won a trip to Florida.

Some of the competitors who will battle it out for the title of Festival Queen

Man signed five-year lease on pub with no licence A man who believed he had taken out a lease on a fully licenced premises only discovered it didn’t have a licence after signing a five year agreement.

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charged with operating a bar without a licence.

He pleaded guilty to the offence at Mr Small’s bar, 80 Bridge St, on July 15, 2011, when he appeared at Dundalk District Court When Judge William Hamill noted that this was his second offence

of this type, he was informed that when he took over the pub it had been advertised as a fully licenced premises.

However, it turned out that this was not the case and that this explanation was accepted by the court on the last occasion. This second in-

cident occurred around the same time as the previous offence.

His solicitor stated that the married father of five had ceased trading and was pursuing the issue of the five year lease.

Judge Hamill imposed a €200 fine.

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Wielkimi krokami zbliża się Dzień Świętego Patryka, a w związku z tym zbliża się również coroczna miejska Parada organizowana własnie z tej okazji.

W zeszłym roku gościliśmy Młodzieżowy Zespół Pieśni i Tańca „Młody Toruń”, którego pokaz zdobył dla „SIMUL POLONIA” I miejsce za występ międzynarodowy. W tym roku chcielibyśmy utrzymać wysoki poziom prezentacji naszej polskiej kultury i tradycji podczas przemarszu. Postawiliśmy na „symbole polskie”.

Sławnych na cały świat Polaków (Papieża Jana Pawła II, Marię Skłodowską – Curie, Fryderyka Chopina, Lecha Wałesę, Mikołaja Kopernika) i symbole takie jak biały orzeł, smok wawelski, warszawska syrenka, bocian czy lajkonik) Bardzo dziękujemy wszystkim Wolentariuszom, którzy w swoim wolnym czasie pomagali nam przygotować kostiumy, rekwizyty, tablice informacyjne. Tym, którzy podjeli wyzwanie i wezmą czynny udział w paradzie; szczególnie Piotrowi, na którego nasza organizacja zawsze może liczyć i Iwonie, której artystyczna dusza zawsze przychodzi nam z pomocą. Dziękujemy także „Pajęczynie” i Polskiej Szkole w Dundalk za wsparcie i zjednoczenie sił na przemarsz głownymi ulicami naszego miasta, w tym wyjątkowym dla Irlandczyków dniu.

Uważamy, że sam udział w paradzie z okazji Dnia Św. Patryka jest doskonałym sposobem, nie tylko na integrację i zaciśnienie więzi z naszymi gospodarzami – Irlandczykami, ale także na polską integrację i wspólna wolentaryjną pracę ramię w ramię. Już w zeszłym roku polska społeczność pozytywnie zaskoczyła nas swoją gościonnością, pomocą i ogromnym wsparciem.

Mamy nadzieję, że nie zabraknie Was na Paradzie.

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Rotary Club invite new members

By Paul Byrne

Kevin Smyth, President of the Dundalk branch of the ‘Rotary Club’, has called for new members to join up to the organisation and help serve their community with ‘commitment and distinction’.

The Rotary Club is acknowledged as being the world’s first and foremost service organisation and has almost 30,000 clubs with a to-

tal membership of 1.5 million in over 165 countries.

The main function of a rotary club member is to give their time to the community.

Where other organisations are all about fundraising, the Rotary Club members like to give up their time and their professional skills. As well as getting involved with local projects they also have national and international commitments.

Kevin Smyth who took over from Criona O’Reilly last year says the Dundalk branch have contributed to the local community in many ways over the past number of years.

“Projects undertaken locally in recent years by Dundalk Rotary Club include Meals on Wheels; youth leadership; Remembrance Tree and our fundraising morning which helped to generate much needed funds for the efforts of lo-

cal voluntary and community groups.” he explained.

“International projects would include polio eradication, the provision of mobile hospital units and providing clean water supply and shelter units in response to worldwide disasters and humanitarian relief efforts.

“We are currently embarking on a recruitment drive for new members aimed at re-invigorating the club and

Pupils from Dulargy National School enjoying the cake sale organised as part of Seachtain na nGaelige

have it continue to play a significant role in the life of our community. We have a meeting next Tuesday for anybody interested in hearing what we are all about and anybody can come along on the evening” added Kevin Members of the public are invited to attend the Rotary Information Meeting being held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Tuesday March 19th commencing at 7:30pm.

Quick thinking catches burglar

A quick-thinking home owner who became concerned when he heard voices coming from a steel container on his property, locked the door before calling Gardai.

As a result, Conor McLoughlin, of Cornamucklagh, Omeath, faced burglary and trespass charges at Dundalk District Court. The 32-year-old unemployed joiner pleaded guilty to the offences and had the case against him adjourned to April 17 pending a Probation Report. He was also told to pay €160 compensation.

The court heard that on October 23, 2012, a man heard voices coming from a steel container and after locking it called the Gardai.

McLoughlin, who has 11 previous convictions, was arrested at the scene.

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These home recorded videos

caught the attention of Irish Indie label ‘Ruby Music’ with whom the band are now signed.

Their next single, ‘Avocado’, will be released with the Ruby Music label in summer 2013.

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It’s a man’s world in Louth sheds

Men’s Sheds is a rapidly growing phenomenon across

the globe and Co Louth is helping to lead the way in this

exciting movement.

There are Men’s Sheds in Dundalk, Drogheda, Cooley peninsula and a men’s sheds allotment in Ardee.

On Thursday March 14 Dr Lucia Carragher from the Netwell Centre in Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) will present research on the Men’s Sheds at a seminar in the PJ Carrolls Building, DkIT. Dr Carragher will present research based on surveys and interviews with men’s sheds across Ireland, and she outlined the purpose of the research.

“We wanted to know who gets involved, why they get involved and most importantly we wanted to get a better understanding of the benefits of the Sheds to the wellbeing of the men, their families and communities.”

Meanwhile Eve Beirne, development worker at Men’s Sheds, stated that Louth sheds are seen as an exemplar of Men’s sheds in Ireland.

“We see the enormous benefits of the sheds and are committed to supporting the development of sheds across Ireland, by sharing information and our experience.”

Dr Carragher’s seminar

will take place in the Netwell Centre.

The seminar is free of charge - tea, coffee and biscuits will be available from 1pm.

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“The Pirate Queen” sails into An Tain SONG’s production of “The Pirate Queen” will open in An Tain Theatre from Wednesday March 20 to Saturday 23. This new musical written by the World Famous Creators of “Les Miserables” tells the story of Grainne O’Malley, Irelands infamous Pirate Queen and her meeting with Queen Elizabeth I. With a cast of 60 performers this show is one not to be missed.

Four members of the production have already worked together when

Thursday 14th March

they performed with “Riverdance The Show” throughout the world.

Carol Leavy Joyce worked for eight years with the world-famous Riverdance team as Irish Dance Director, Assistant Director and also contributed new choreography to that show.

Patrick Dunne was Musical Director and Dervla Magee and Alan Fox both danced with the show.

Carol was also Irish dance choreographer on “The Pirate Queen”, which had Carol Leavy Joyce, Rosemary Winkless, Liz McConnon, Richard Lavery, Patrick its Broadway première in and Terese Dunne 2007. Her work on that tells the story of Grainne than her, her fierce rival show, in collaboration O’Malley, who was the Queen Elizabeth I. with Graciela Daniele, most notorious sea cap- “The Pirate Queen” comreceived an Outer Critics tain in Ireland. A heroine bines classic storytelling Award nomination. She who led an extraordinary and a sweeping score was choreographer on life as a Pirate, Chief- with the powerful vibrant the Japanese version of tain, Lover and Mother traditions of Irish Song “The Pirate Queen” that in 16th Century Ireland. and Dance, to create a premièred at The Imperial Her quest to protect her new musical event and an Theatre Tokyo in Novem- people and to save her epic romance. ber 2009. one true love, embarks There has been huge inFrom the Creators of “ Les on a thrilling voyage that terest in the Show and it is Miserables” and the Pro- climaxes in a heated con- expected to sell out very ducers of “Riverdance” , frontation with the one quickly. There will also be this spectacular musical, woman more powerful some very special guests All Shots, Pi

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Music Generation Louth The first in Music Generation Louth’s Family Concert Series takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, March 18 at 2pm in St Mary’s Church, Ardee with renowned fiddle player Zoe Conway and gifted guitarist John McIntyre. This very special musical programme for children will see the duo present a selection of beautiful traditional tunes, famous classical pieces and much more with lots of opportunity for musical participation from the audience.

The Family Concert Series has been designed to inspire young children about music and give them the opportunity to hear top-class musicians perform locally. Gemma Murray, Music Generation Louth Coordinator explained, “our idea for the concert series came from talking to musicians and realising that many were inspired as a child to take up music from hearing someone brilliant play. John and Zoe are dazzling performers. They also have a really fantastic way of working and communicating with children. As parents of young children themselves they know exactly the kind of programme that will work for young audiences.”

Admission to the concert is free and there is no need to pre-book, just simply turn up on the day. Doors will open at 1.30pm, half an hour before the performance starts.

Music Generation Louth’s Family Concert Series is supported under the Arts Council’s Small Festivals and Events Scheme. Music Generation Louth is a music service for the county that aims to help children and young people access vocal and instrumental tuition in their local area. It is led by Co. Louth VEC and is part of Music Generation, a new national programme for music education initiated by Music Network with seed funding from U2 and the Ireland Funds. Create Louth and Co. Louth VEC provide local partnership income.

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Family Notices

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

McCloskey (Jennifer) 12th Anniversary

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In loving memory of our Mum Jennifer, late of Marian Park and Manchester, England, who died 24th February 2001.

DAUGHTER Gone is a heart so caring and true There is never a day we don’t think of you Death cannot part us, nor distance divide For each day of our lives you walk by our sides Your memory is like the heart of a rose We keep in our hearts the love of the past For there it is planted forever to last.

—Always in our thoughts and prayers, from your loving Mum, Sisters and Brothers.

MUM There is always a face before us A voice we would love to hear A smile we will always remember Of a Mum we loved so dear.

Deep in our hearts lies a picture More precious than silver or gold It’s a picture of our Mum Whose memory will never grow old.

—Lovingly remembered from your son Big Leaf Mark, wee leaf Darren and Grandchildren Katelyn, Niamh and Connor.

Our Lady Of Medugorje Message of February 25th to the world Dear children! Also today I call you to prayer.

Sin is pulling you towards worldly things and I have come to lead you towards holiness and the things of God, but you are struggling and spending your energies in the battle with the good and the evil that are in you. Therefore, little children, pray, pray, pray until prayer becomes a joy for you and your life will become a simple walk towards God. Thank you for having responded to my call.

We are now taking Family Notices and our weekly Deadline is 4pm Fridays prior to Wednesday publication.

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Gers’ four mile fun run

Following on from the successful Operation Gersformation health and fitness programme, Geraldines GFC are staging an inaugural four mile road race/fun run which is being organised in association with Blackrock Athletic Club.

On Saturday March 23, at 5pm, the “Geraldines GFC/ MACE, 4 Mile Road Race and Fun Run” will take place from Haggardstown to Blackrock and back, an event which is open to everyone and is a timed and chipped event, with an AAI permit granted.

This event is also open to joggers and walkers and promises to have something for everyone, from elite runners to casual walkers.

The cost is €10 payable on the day and includes refreshments.

Registration is available from 3pm.

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Creative Spark celebrate funding boost

By Paul Byrne

CREATIVE SPARK, Louth’s purpose built Creative Community Hub, combining training and workspace facilities with state of the art energy efficiency practices has received a welcome boost in the form of a €200,000 windfall from PEACE III. The significant funding boost will be used to develop more creative training and networking facilities for all sections of the community at the Muirhevnamor site.

Sarah Daly, Manager of Louth Craftmark Limited, which initiated and led the unique Creative Spark funding application, is thrilled at the prospect of welcoming many more community groups to the creative centre: “We’ve just heard the great news and that

Sophie Coyle, Creative Spark, Ronan Dennedy, Louth County Enterprise Board, Valerie Atherton, Programme Manager Peace 111 and Sarah Daly, Creative Spark at the announcement of the €200,000 Peace 111 award to Creative Spark.

our funding application to PEACE III has been successful and I am absolutely delighted!

“The Creative Spark Centre which opened last November now has the traction to develop

its community creative outreach programme long into the future.

Our vision to have Creative Spark expand into a creative community hub for everyone to use and feel at home in has

been realised.” she explained A number of community learning programmes covering areas such as photography, print making, creative writing and sculpture

will now be introduced and community groups are being invited to utilise the facility for events and gatherings.

Speaking at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dundalk, Council-

lor Frank Maher welcomed the news for Creative Spark as he spoke at a ‘celebration event’ to mark PEACE III’s successes across the County: “This is another fantastic example of how PEACE III and the Louth Peace and Reconciliation Partnership is paying off across our whole community.

Louth is now a place for EVERYONE and organisations such as Creative Spark are the backbone of all we seek to do in building a more stable society for all.”

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Man stole from his housemate’s bedroom

A man who broke into his housemate’s bedroom while he was on holiday and stole a dartboard appeared at Dundalk District Court to face a number of burglary charges.

Darren Clarke of 2 Muholland Ave, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to a number of charges and had the case against him adjourned until May 1 for a Community Service Report.

The defendant admitted entering Killanny Community Centre on three occasions between December 6 and December 15, 2010 with the intention of committing a theft. He climbed up a ladder and in through a window, but nothing was taken.

On April 6, 2011, he broke into his housemate’s room and took a dartboard, but this was returned.

The court heard that the 20-year-old has not been in trouble since.

Join Ray for 5k—popular DJ coming to Dundalk Radio DJ Ray D’arcy is coming to Dundalk as part of the Join Ray for 5k run.

This is the first time the run has come to Dundalk since it began three years ago.

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improve general health.

The method is to get people off the couch and run to the other side of the 5km mark.

Running is inexpensive, needing no equipment

or facilities but relies on motivation; and focusing on a goal and running with others is a great way to stay upbeat.

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The run takes place on March 28 so just enough time to get started with training.

To register visit Athletics Ireland website and click on Ray for 5k Dundalk.

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NEW SUZUKI SX4

The new Suzuki SX4 Crossover has been unveiled at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show and is the larger slibing to the current SX4 which will stay in production.

The SX4 Crossover has a larger foot print than the SX4 at 4,300mm (l) x 1,765mm (w) and a 2,600mm wheelbase, the distance between front and rear occupants is 814mm and it can carry 430 litres of luggage, which is some 160 litres more than the SX4.

The Suzuki SX4 Crossover is powered by the choice of either a 1.6-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel engine.

The 1.6-litre petrol engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission as

standard but there is the option of continuously variable transmission (CVT) transmission. The petrol model can be specified with two-wheel drive or four wheel drive. The 2WD drive models output 125 g/km with either the manual or CVT transmission and the 4WD model 136 g/km with either transmission.

The 1.6-litre diesel engine is married to a 6-speed manual gearbox and is available with two-wheel drive (CO2 110 g/km) or four-wheel drive (CO2 110 g/km); the CO2 emissions figures are where the SX4 Crossover is fitted with the Auto Start Stop system.

The continuously variable

transmission (CVT) has an auxiliary transmission which extends the range of gear ratios for better acceleration, hill climbing performance and fuel economy. A straight shift gate provides ease of use. Plus, a seven speed manual mode allows the driver to shift up and down using paddles without letting go of the steering wheel.

The Suzuki SX4 Crossover is equipped with front; LED daytime running lamps, a colour range which includes Crystal Lime Metallic and Amethyst Grey Pearl Metallic. There is the option of a panoramic sunroof with one of the largest opening areas in its class with double sliding glass panels

ford ecosport

Ford today has shown off their European version of the compact EcoSport SUV which should hit Irish shores early 2014.

The EcoSport is built on Ford’s B-segment platform, and promises the agility and fuel efficiency of a small family car with the flexibility, spaciousness, high driving position, and go anywhere appeal of an SUV. It was developed in South America where it is already on sale but this is the European edition and is the second SUV from Ford this year, with the introduction of the new Kuga.

The Ford EcoSport will be available with a number of engines which include the 125PS 1.0-litre

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The Ford EcoSport will be offered with a comprehensive package of driver assistance technologies including Electronic Stability Program and Hill Launch Assist.

And will feature Ford’s SYNC voice-activated in-car connectivity system. The Ford SYNC AppLink system offers drivers voice control of mobile apps on the move, including music streaming services such as Spotify. Ford SYNC with Emergency Assistance will directly connect the vehicle occupants to local emergency services operators after an accident.

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The new Skoda Octavia goes on sale from Western Motors in Drogheda on the 21st March.

There is a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines, with power outputs ranging from 105PS (1.2 TSI, 1.6 TDI CR) to 150PS for the 2.0 TDI model.

The new model weighs up to 102kg lighter than the current model, so you should expect to see improved fuel and Co2 emissions. There will be an eco Greenline model later in the year, which promises 3.4L/km(83mpg) and emissions of 89 g/km from its 1.6 TDI CR 110PS engine. And should that be a bit too tame then there is an Octavia vRS engine under development.

The standard equipment levels for the all new Octavia are very strong, and from the ‘SE’ on they might even be called impressive within the Octavia peers. With features like Intelligent Light Assistant (standard on Elegance) that will switch to high beam and back automatically, increasing comfort and safety in traffic. There are new touchscreen displays with proximity sensors and swiping functionality available on the higher-level systems audio and

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navigation systems.

Safety has been paramount in

Skoda’s plans for the Octavia with a host of safety features making their

debut Front Assistant, Driver Activity Assistant and Lane Assistant - Driver

Alert (fatigue detection) fitted as standard from SE trim level and City Emergency Braking is available on an Octavia for the first time.

For example Front Assistant (standard on Elegance) does its best to avoid head-to-tail collisions by using a radar sensor integrated into the front end to continuously measure the distance to the vehicle ahead. The system reacts in up to four ways, depending on the distance detected.

Should the sensors detect that a collision is inevitable, full braking force is applied. In a speed range of 4.8kph to 29kph to (3-18mph), the Front Assistant works in conjunction with the City Emergency Braking Function to bring the Octavia to a stop automatically if the driver does not react to an obstacle in the vehicle’s path.

A total of 12 exterior paint finishes three solid paints in Candy White, Corrida Red, and Pacific Blue, plus none metallic options, from Topaz Brown, Race Blue, Steel Grey, Brilliant Silver, Denim Blue, Rosso Brunello, Cappuccino Beige, and Petrol Blue to Black Magic with pearl effect.

New ŠKODA Octavia. From €18,995.

Arrives March 21st at Western Motors.

Western Motors ŠKODA would like to invite you to the launch event of the year for the new ŠKODA Octavia on Thursday 21st of March.

On the night we will have a cookery demonstration by Marie McGurke from RTE, followed by some light refreshments and then the launch of the new ŠKODA Octavia.

Doors open from 6.30pm on the 21st of March for you to be the first to see the all-new ŠKODA Octavia. Places are limited, so please call Robert on 041 989 8100 or email rbrady@westernmotors.ie

Western Motors, M1 Retail Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth T: 041 989 8100. W: www.westernmotors.ie

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