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Wednesday, 20th March, 2013. Vol. 6, Issue 12 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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Crisis looming after home help hours cut

By Niamh Kirk

THE provision of home help in Louth is facing a crisis after it was revealed that 100,000 have been slashed from the service in the past two years.

The news provides another indication of the impact of the austerity measures as it comes in the wake of revelations that local Gardai are critically under staffed.

The cut in hours are understood to have a severe impact on the 1,180 people in Louth who are dependent on assistance from home help so that they can continue to live in their own homes.

Figures from the HSE show that in 2010, home helpers in the county spent more than 260,000 caring for those who needed some assistance living at home. The time was cut by 50,000 hours

in 2011 and again in 2012.

The figures were revealed to Louth Sinn Fein TD Gerry Adams who pointed out that the most vulnerable members of society will be affected most by the measures.

“Last October the HSE revealed that there are 1184 citizens in Louth dependent upon home helps. Many of these are older citizens who rely on the home help service.

“The cuts to the home help service are having a serious impact on those who need them”, added Deputy Adams.

He then attacked the government policies that have led to the cuts. “It is hypocritical of TDs to praise the work of home helps and claim to understand the needs of those who use the home help service and then See Page 10

Thousands turn out for parade

Niamh and Caoimhe Callan at Dundalk’s St Patrick’s Day Parade.

By Paul Byrne Up to 25,000 people lined the streets of Dundalk on Sunday afternoon as the annual St

Patrick’s Day parade brightened up the town in what was a fun filled family event.

On a thankfully dry spring afternoon, large crowds turned

up to watch the parade start off down Patrick’s St with over 60 floats taking part in the event.

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The days of Louth local authorities cleaning-up after criminal fuel smugglers could be coming to an end, after a major crackdown on fuel laundering began last week.

A number of locations in north County Louth were searched last week in a dramatic sweep of sites thought to be linked to the illicit fuel trade. Helicopters were circling in the Cooley Penin-

sula area as the teams from both sides of the border began the early morning raids.

The focus of the operation was on Louthbased gangs whom Gardaí believe are major players in the fuel laundering trade.

Louth local authorities have been on constant alert for dumps of the toxic sludge which have increased year on year.

There have been 15 incidents so far in 2013 and in the past

week alone they found a number of IBC’s in locations across the north of the country.

Four IBC’s were discovered in Carnbeg off the Doylesfort Road and two more off the Armagh Road, and more in Hackballscross and Donaghmore where one was leaking the toxic material.

It costs more than €1,000 per container to clean-up after these dumps and to treat the toxic sludge. Louth County Council spent

more than €2 million in the past two years cleaning up after the diesel laundering trade.

While the funds are recovered through the department of the Environment the expenditure puts undue strains on cash flow, effecting services.

As part of the Operation Loft a large laundering facility was uncovered in Dromore, Castleblayney, County Monaghan. It is estimated that the facility

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Garda resources at crisis point

has had only one inspector although there ought County Louth, and to have been three. Dunin particular Dundalk is dalk Garda Station has critically understaffed only seven sergeants

by Gardai according to but he asserts that there Louth TD Peter Fitz- should be ten and that patrick. a further 26 Gardai are Addressing minister needed to effectively for Justice Alan Shatter police the entire area. last week the Fine Gael “I ask you for conTD said that the situa- crete answers and comtion is reaching a crisis mitments that can be point and warned that measured; Commitmuch of the work to ments to extra Gardai, improve the area would sergeants and patrol cars be undone if the level is what is needed,” said of policing did not im- Deputy Fitzpatrick. prove.

The volatile border In the past few years region and rural areas two inspectors, three are acute concerns when sergeants and 26 Gardai resources are short; left ear thetoforce and Omeath and Carlingford •have Wireless ear communication delivers optimum listening experience not beenthe replaced in having eight person•Dundalk, Connectsleaving effortlessly to your nel mobile a gap. between them and phone, TV and music Six unmarked Garda only one car.

Deputy • Simple to operate with easy to use remote control havein aalso Fitzpatrick spoke the •cars Available rangegone, of discreet styles to suit everyof budget leaving only one to strain that the Gardai cover a large urban are under when “trying area. This single vehicle to police these crosscovers a population of ing with the smuggling, more than 45,000 peo- laundering, and paraple including the town militaries.” environs. A further three He said that the Garda patrol cars were Gardai just want the renot replaced after being sources to do their jobs taken out of service. well. “Minister how Deputy Fitzpatrick much of these resources said, that since 2007 are you going to deploy Dundalk Garda station to Dundalk and when?”

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“Gardai do not need to hear that they are doing a tremendous job in stressful situations and that they are valued.

What they need to hear is commitment, followed by actions”, he added.

was capable of washing about 10 million litres of fuel per year with at a profit if €5 million. About 40,000 litres of what is understood to be washed fuel as well as over 150 bags of bleaching agent, Bleaching Earth.

It represents a loss to the Revenue of €5.5; the cost of cleaning-up the facility and treating the bi-product of

the washing process, adds significantly to the taxpayers bill.

Sixteen tanks, each containing 1,000 litres of the waste product from the laundering process, and a 40ft container were also uncovered. CAB froze more than 25 bank accounts and confiscated documents, records and computers and €20k in cash.

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Dumping is major health risk Twelve IBCs containing toxic materials were found in two locations in North Louth over the weekend. Ten IBCs were found on the Armagh Road on Sunday evening some of which were leaking.

The IBCs were removed and the clean -up began immediately.

Earlier two IBCs were found near Courtbane and were removed on the same day.

Local Councillor Tomas Sharkey said that those responsible should ‘cop on’ and stop putting health and the environment at risk.

“This dumping puts the environment at risk, it puts cattle and farmland in danger and it threatens

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the health of our community. I am asking those responsible to take a serious look at what they are doing.

It is inevitable that their actions will cause serious damage and it is only a matter of time before they are caught in the act by the authorities,” he said.

“Council resources are scarce. It is getting harder and harder to secure funding to fix roads and drains across Louth. The cleanup of this dumping is costing money that is needed for other work,” he added.

It costs the tax payer more than €1,000 to clean up just one dumped IBC. This weekend’s find will cost more than €12,000 to clear-up.

Pointed imitation gun at man in jest

A man who exposed himself to two women, drove dangerously on two occasions and pointed an imitation gun at a man all in the space of a week, was sentenced to three months in prison at Dundalk District Court.

Peter Clarke of Tully, Corcreaghy, Dundalk, who is currently serving a five-year sentence, pleaded guilty to all charges. The 68-year-old was

also disqualified from driving for three years.

The court heard that on April 4, 2011, a woman was walking along a country road when the defendant drove up behind her and starting beeping. She had to jump out of the way to avoid being struck.

Two days later Mr Clarke verbally abused a man for no reason and on April 7 a driver had to take evasive action to

avoid a collision with him.

On April 12 that year at 4.55pm a woman was walking to a local shop when she saw Mr Clarke standing in the middle of the road with his trousers undone. A similar offence was reported at 5.10pm that day.

Gardai stopped the defendant on the same date following a complaint that the defendant had pointed the gun at another man. They found an imitation

firearm in the car. It was stated that the gun was pointed in jest.

Solicitor James MacGuill stated that due to his client’s deteriorating cognitive state he has a lack of insight into his actions.

He added that the offences occurred near his home and that it caused much distress for his family and victims.

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Ard Easmuinn was a sea of green last Friday as the boys and girls of the Redeemer National school put on a special St Patricks Day celebration which included singing, dancing and plenty of poetry as Gaeilge.

Children from junior infants all the way up to sixth class were dressed from head to toe in green as they enthusiastically celebrated La Fheile Phadraig.

Parents looked on proudly as boys and girls from various classes sang and danced under the watchful eyes of their teachers.

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He also remarked how impressed he was with the amount of Irish being spoken during the event and praised all who had helped decorate the hall with shamrocks and flags.

Principal Mullen from the boy’s school echoed those words while noting that the St Patrick’s Day concert in the school was a very important part of school life’ All the teachers said the children had been practising for two Thomas English and Matthew Ledley weeks for the event standing up and per- fore finishing off with a thanked the Parents as- and everybody was deforming in front of the rousing rendition of the sociation and teachers lighted with how they for giving up their time all performed. school and also fea- national anthem.

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Vantastival line-up announced

By Niamh Kirk

Spring is in the air and in the step of Vantastival’s organisers as they announced the complete line-up for this year’s festival.

Joining the likes of Damien Dempsey and Altan who were announced last month are Jerry Fish, RSAG as well as And So I Watch You From Afar. The festival has been a hothouse for the best in Irish musicians and emerging artists since it began five years ago and this year is no different. Acts like Icarus Rising, The Dead Heavys and Kodakid will no doubt impress

on the festivals intimate and exciting venues.

Vantasitval has also featured some of Dundalk finest musicians and this year sees some acts that have rocked previous years making a welcome return.

Funk revivalists The Trampz who are becoming a regular attraction at the festival after a number of rousing performances down the years are set to draw in the dancers once again.

Third Smoke and Sophie Coyle & The Cops are also set to feature as are rock-funksters The Realm who recently

reformed for a special gig.

It is full steam ahead to get the site at Bellurgan Park ready for the May Bank Holiday festival. Organisers are recruiting volunteers for this year’s event and are offering free passes for taking shifts over the weekend.

Email info@vantastival.com The festival has regularly been nominated in the national and European festival awards; and this year they can proudly add another accolade to the list as it came away with the Best Service Award at the Irish Festival Awards held last month.

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Students going from Rags to Riches Six budding entrepreneurs from St Vincents have made their mark in the business world after making it through to the final of a national competition.

The Transition Year students took part in the AIB Build a Bank Challenge where they were interviewed by personnel by AIB and chosen to run a bank in the school.

The students involved were Meabh Sloane - Bank Manager, Annabelle Morris - Asst Manager, Aoife Malone - Auditor, Claire Cooney - Sales and Marketing Manager, Katie Laverty Bent Teller and Meabh O’Hanrahan - Teller.

They set up and ran a branch of AIB in the school every Tuesday at lunch with the help of the AIB student officer Sheila Breen.

The theme of their bank is “Rags to Riches” and they helped students to open accounts and actively encouraged them to save

Annabelle Morris, Meabh Sloane, Aoife Malone, Meabh O’Hanrahan, Katie Laverty Bent and Claire Cooney.

on a regular basis.

They advertised their bank using social media such as Facebook and Twitter to keep students involved in what was going on in the bank and to keep them up to date on their promotions.

The students went to the Regional Finals in Leopardstown on Thursday March 7 and were extremely successful in getting through to the National Finals which will be held in April in the RDS in Dublin.

Doesn’t consider himself a drug dealer A man who had a total of €1,500 worth of drugs to distribute among his friends, told Dundalk District Court that he didn’t consider himself a drug dealer.

Emmet McGuigan of Ardaghy, Omeath, was found with a mixture of

cannabis, cannabis resin and cocaine at Omeath on November 19, 2011, resulting in him facing a total of six charges for possession of drugs and possession for purpose of sale or supply.

Solicitor, Peter Lavery, stated that his

26-year-old client had no previous convictions and that because the drugs were intended for his friends that he didn’t consider himself a drug dealer. However, he accepted that he had to plead guilty.

The former carpenter

and labourer is currently unemployed and although he suffers from a back complaint, he asked to be assessed for Community Service.

Judge William Hamill adjourned the case until May 8 this year for a report.

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It has been a very busy few days at Scoil Náisiúnta Réalt na Mara, as the Dundalk school once again made a huge effort to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge in style.

The school ran a series of competitions to identify File na Seachtaine (Poet of the Week) Scríbhneoir na Seachtaine (Writer of the Week) agus Ealaíontóir na Seachtaine (Artist of the week). Prizes and certificates for which were presented at their annual Céilí Mór

which was held this year on Wednesday in the school hall.

Teachers and pupils welcomed guests to the delights of a trad session in the school foyer. This event was made even more special as Mr Mc Caul, a sixth class teacher in Scoil Náisiúnta Réalt na Mara played the accordion whilst his children, pupils of Gaelscoil Róis, played mandolin, fiddle and whistle with the Soil Náisiúnta Réalt na Mara group, what a treat.

Scoil Náisiúnta Réalt na Mara’s Céilí Mór has become a much anticipated and wellloved event the whole family can enjoy. With Tom the Dancer Quinn as Fear an Tí the craic and the ceol was great as three lucky students received the much coveted Tom the Dancer Quinn medals for effort and achievement Perhaps one of the most momentous awards of the evening is the presentation of the Perpetual Gradam na Gaeilge trophy. Last year’s re-

cipient, Seamas de Faoite, a first year student in The Marist Secondary School presented the trophy to this year’s proud winner, Molly O Rourke. Seamas handed over with a lovely few words of gratitude in Irish.

This year’s File na Seachtaine, poet of the week was won by Oisín Cairns for his poem ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge’ and Scríbhneoir na Seachtaine , writer of the week was won by Caoimhe Nic Cormaic for her story entitled, ‘Ar an bhFeirm’.

Imposing fines doesn’t seem to work A Dundalk man was given a one month suspended prison sentence for public order offences after the judge remarked that imposing fines doesn’t seem to work.

Paul Adams of 51 Grange Drive, Muirhevnamor, faced three public order charges arising out of an incident on March 3 at Glenmore Park.

The court heard that the defendant was shouting abuse on the street, was intoxicated and refused to give his name and address to Gardai. Solicitor, James MacGuill, stated that his client had no recollection of the incident and apologised. He stated that he was anxious to stay out of trouble.

Judge William Hamill was told

that the defendant had 11 previous convictions and noted that he had been fined three times for public order offences but was still before the court.

In convicting Mr Adams for refusing to give his name and address he imposed a €300 fine and imposed a one month prison sentence which was suspended for six months.

Locals perform well at Irish Open MAS-F recently spent the weekend in the CityWest at the Irish Open Competition. Catering for 2900 competitors from over 36 countries, it surpassed all others to become the world’s biggest Open Kickboxing Competition in the World.

MAS-F had eight Junior/Cadet students entering 11 divisions between them. Ranging in age from six to 17 years, the students competed in weapons, forms and point-fighting, showing dedication and energy each time.

Enda Kelly, Darren O’Donogh and Monique Martin entered the forms and weapons divisions against 250 competitors

MAS-F enjoyed a very successful event in Dublin

including World Champions from 10 countries and 3 continents.

Callum O’Connor, at six years old, MAS-F’s youngest entrant fought and won his first ever fight in this competition.

Conor O Murchu, Matthew McQuillan and Tomas Flanagan all fought

well up against a high standard of competition, with Lee Flanagan winning his first two rounds only to be put out in the third round.

Chief Instructor Wayne Rutherford is continually humbled at the dedication and respect his students dis-

play when competing at this level. To step onto the mats at the world’s largest tournament is not an easy move, but to compete with such energy and enthusiasm, displays the joy the students get from displaying their abilities and challenging themselves.

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Green fans left feeling blue

By Niamh Kirk

THERE was a distinct lack of ‘Green’ on St Patrick’s Day for hundreds of disappointed revellers when a concert by UK rapper Professor Green in the Fairways Hotel was called-off at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances.

However, those fans who were left feeling blue will be cheered up by the fact that plans are already underway to get him back and the show is in the process of being re-

scheduled for the summer.

Professor Green informally announced the show would not be going ahead via Twitter when he wrote, “And all of a sudden tonight’s gig is being rescheduled...Catch me back in Ireland another time then.”

The Fairways Hotel confirmed that the show would not go on and apologised for the inconvenience caused.

They automatically refunded all online ticket sales and contacted those who had bought tickets through the hotel with

instruction on how to get cash refunds.

They are liaising with the musician’s team and hope the new show will take place in June, falling after the Leaving Certificate.

However the announcement that a date for a new show would soon be revealed didn’t prevent angry reactions from some upset fans who took to social networks to complain.

Professor Green was immediately bombarded with vitriolic abuse over the rescheduling.

He reacted angrily to the abusive tweets sent to him and responding directly to one particularly insulting jibe from an upset fan.

This in turn led to the twitter user and fan of the rapper becoming the subject of online abuse too.

“Too many trolls, too many trolls” Professor Green aka, Stephen Paul Manderson, later tweeted.

The announcement of a new date is expected to be made soon.

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All are welcome to attend the event in Lordship.

Pupils of Dun Dealgan NS celebrating Lá Glas as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge.Activities during the week included a table quiz, treasure hunt, prizes for the best decorated classroom and the class which spoke most Irish

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Emma, Anna, Mai, Emily, Sophie, Roisin, Jessica and Erin, all supporting Dundalk Tennis Club in the parade

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New business initiative proves to be a success

Following a suggesstion from Chamber President Paddy Malone accountancy/business students at the DKIT began to work under the supervision of an accountant in practice with one of their small businesses. .

Eight member firms of Dundalk Chamber took on nine business students and the firms were asked to report back and in all cases were positive.

Part of the week was spent in orientating and part on general account-

Business students and employers who took part in the new initiative

ancy work. The students spective of account- targeted beneficiary, the found it productive and ancy from theoretical to SME owner will benefit did change their per- practical. The ultimate after the second week.

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Flags and Emblems What two colours are depicted on the national flag of Spain?

Business Which world famous confectionery company originated in the village of Bourneville near Birmingham?

Cartoons and Comics What is the favourite food of Garfield the Cat? Britain The M50 ringroad surrounds Dublin, what number represents the ringroad surrounding London?

Poetry Which Robert Browning poem is based on a German legend from the Middle Ages?

Politics Which former Minister for Agriculture left politics to become a bookie and then went bankrupt?

Theatre In what Irish play would you hear the song ‘The

Auld Triangle’?

Local In March 1999, Gerry McDonald became Dundalk’s first what, when appointed by the UDC? Books Which Spike Milligan novel describes a village dealing with the Border Commission after Irish independence?

Television In what Irish county was the RTE drama series Pure Mule set?

Stinker What links Channel 4’s horse racing commentator, Simon Holt, with Coronaton Street?

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in Brief Louth Beekeepers Meeting

Louth Beekeepers Association will hold their next meeting on Thurs March 21 at 8pm in Teagasc Centre, Dublin Road, Dundalk.

A lecture and discussion entitle “The Season just gone and the Season to come” will be held.

It will be full of practical demonstrations and everyone is encouraged to ask questions during the lecture.

All are welcome and admission free.

FOLLOWING on from his success last season when he won the Irish Cadet Karting Championship, young driver Aaron O’Rourke is back making the headlines.

The 12-year-old moved on to the next level of racing this year and made an immediate impact when he won his first race in the Mini Max category.

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Just a final reminder that 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. This event 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 on the 23rd March. Details from gersformation@gmail. com or 086 3224508.

with a top speed of 80 kph at the opening round in Cork, Aaron proved too good for the rest of the field to take the chequered flag.

The Kilcurry NS student has another seven races in the championship with the next outing in White River, Collon, on Easter Sunday. Aaron expressed his thanks to all sponsors who have Aaron O’Rourke got off to a winning start helped him this season.

Home owners see little difference in Property Tax charges

By Niamh Kirk

There will no be significant differences in how much people will have to pay in Property Tax for the same size house in the county according to the Revenue Commissioners new Property Tax calculator.

The Property Tax is to be based on valuations submitted by homeowners and will be 0.18% of the property’s value if it is under €1m.

An average 3 bed, 2 bathroom, semi-detached property with a garden will cost most Co Louth homeowners about €112 this year, and €225 in 2014. The tax will be similar for most home owners with the same size property regardless of location, however there is one small exception.

Falling property prices in Dundalk have developed a silver lining as detached properties in the town will pay

less than anywhere else in the County. A 3 bed, 3 bathroom detached property in Ardee, Carlingford, Blackrock and in Dundalk surrounding area will cost about €157 in property tax this year and €315 in 2014.

But if the same property is in Dundalk it will cost more than €50 less.

The same property in Dundalk town will incur a tax of about €112 in 2013 and €225 for next year.

The Local Property Tax valuation guide was launched by the Revenue Commissioners last week. However property website Daft.ie criticised the accuracy of the online valuation system for its lack of regard for key property features like number of bedrooms, bathrooms or square meterage.

The Revenue Commissioners have begun sending letters to property owners thought Ireland.

Thousands turn out for St Pats parade

From page 1 UP to 25,000 people lined the streets of Dundalk on Sunday afternoon as the annual St Patrick’s Day parade brightened up the town in what was a fun filled family event.

On a thankfully dry spring afternoon, large crowds turned up to watch the parade start off down Patrick’s St with over 60 floats taking part in the event.

The party atmosphere on the streets was soon in full swing as radio mimic extraordinaire Oliver Callan led the parade in his role as Grand Marshal.

Committee members from this year’s St Patrick’s Day committee were delighted with the turnout for the parade.

“We were all very happy with how the parade went this year.

Obviously there was a lot of time put into it and it was great to see the people of Dundalk come out and enjoy the event.”

“The whole point of the parade is to create a family friendly atmosphere in the town and showcase our town in a positive light.”

“We were lucky with the weather as well which obviously helped and I’d like to thank the people of Dundalk who have been very supportive in bringing together community involvement and sponsorship from local businesses”, added the committee member.

Blackrock residents were also in full celebration mode as they enjoyed their first ever St Patrick’s Day parade. The parade commenced at the AOH

hall at Cocklehill and according to committee member Cllr Linus English it proved a huge success.

“We were absolutely delighted with how the parade panned out. We had great crowds along both sides of the promenade and we had in excess of forty floats.

It was really heartening to see people supporting the event” “We were very happy with proceedings and we will definitely be back next year where I would hope we will make it bigger and better” added the councillor.

The winners of this year’s St Patrick’s Day Festival awards were: Overall Winner- Friary Youth Club, Best Musical Entry- Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Craob Dundealgan, Best

The parade was a huge success

Interpretation of Theme- Longwalk Shopping Centre , Best Visual Impact- Dundalk Rugby Club, Best Choreography- Funky Feet, Best New Entry- Macra Na Feirme, Best International Group- Yoruba Descendants of Nigeria, Best Shop Front- Trimmings in Park Street.

Crisis looming after cuts in home help hours

From page 1 support cuts to that service and expose vulnerable citizens to harm.”

This year the HSE says that it will maintain the current level of home help which is at about 160,000 hours , Abbie Cosgrove, Maria Ivanenkiu, Suliyat Abubakar and Maxism Donelevs at but this is almost half of the time spent engaged the St Nicholas NS open day

in home care than three years ago.

In 2010 the number of home help hours was 263,038; in 2011 there were 205,779; in 2012 it was down to 169,069.

The news comes after Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick warned that Louth, and in particular Dundalk is critically un-

derstaffed by Gardai.

Addressing minister for Justice Alan Shatter last week the Fine Gael TD said that the situation is reaching a crisis point and warned that much of the work to improve the area would be undone if the level of policing did not improve. (See page 2).

It was announced earlier this month that the funds collected in the Property Tax will be ring-fenced for the area. Eighty percent of the tax collected will be used locally while the remaining 20% will go to a communal fund for local authorities.

The collection of the Household Charge may be an indicator of the compliance levels with the new tax, and as a result Louth may see a fall funding in 2014.

Tygodnie żmudnej pracy, planowania, organizowania, robótek ręcznych i szycia. Wszystko to, by z uśmiechem na ustach kroczyć ulicami naszego miasteczka podczas Parady z okazji Dnia Św. Patryka, by dumnie reprezentować nas, Polaków i nasze piękne tradycje i kulturę. By jednoczyć się z Irlandczykami w ich najważniejszym dorocznym święcie.

I znów się udało – ostatecznie „Polak potrafi”, szczególnie jeśli zechce. A w tym roku strasznie się wszystkim chciało.

Kochani byliście cudowni!

Simul Polonia tworzy osiem osób, choć na codzień jesteśmy dobrze zorganizowaną grupą, z pomysłami sięgającymi gwiazd, z ogromną determinacją i entuzjazmem, by wszystkie nasze marzenia zrealizować.

Na pewno wielu podobnych przedsięwzięć nie jesteśmy w stanie zrealizować samodzielnie.

Dzięki WAM - naszym Wolentariuszom, ludziom dobrej woli, którzy w swym wolnym czasie poświęcili nam tak wiele troski, zaangażowania, udzielając nam nie tylko wsparcia i pomocy, ale także przywracając nam wiarę, że razem stanowimy silną społeczność. Że jeśli tylko zechcemy, przy skromniutkim budżecie możemy ogarnąć imprezę taką jak Parada i wypaść nie gorzej niż reszta, a nawet świetnie prezentując się na tle pozostałych grup, biorących udział w tym świątecznym marszu.

Udało nam się zjednoczyć siły Simul Polonia, Polskiej Szkoły w Dundalk, Klubu Młodych „Pajęczyna” oraz wielu Polaków, którzy zwyczajnie są dumni, ze swego polskiego pochodzenia i włączyli się w przygotowania i wzieli czynny udział w paradzie, bo po prostu mieli ochotę.

Dla mnie osobiście, każda z wymienonych osób to bohater.

Dziękuję za to, że potrafimy wspólnie bawić się ucząc naszą młodzież i dzieci tolerancji, zaangażowania, tego, że nie pieniądze są w życiu najważniejsze, że wysiłek włożony wspólnie w jakiś projekt przynosi ogromną satysfakcję i a przy okazji jest wesoło i sympatycznie,poznajemy nowe osoby, lepiej siebie nawzajem i uczymy sie wszyscy razem radzić sobie z problemami, których nie uda się nigdy wyeliminować, ale które na końcu pobudzają nas do kreatywnego działania.

Nie sposób wymienić wszystkich z imienia, ale WSZYSTKIM raz jeszcze gorąco dziekujemy w imieniu Simul Polonia.

Byliście Świetni!

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Over to you QUESTION: World Book Day was celebrated recently, so what is your favourite book?

Aaron Murphy I’d have to say ‘Game of Thrones’.

There are some really strong characters involved and the stories are really good.

Gerry Faulkner

Maria Horgan

That’s a question I’d need to think about for a while to give a proper answer but off the top of my head I’d probably say ‘Catch 22’. It’s just a very smart, cynical satirical novel.

It’s just really well written.

My favourite book is one I read many years ago and it is called ‘The Rainmaker’. I can’t remember who wrote it (John Grisham?) but I really enjoyed it. It’s a horror story which really struck a chord with me and I’d probably count it as my favourite book.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

Stress Reduction Programme 8 Week Course Which Offers Us a Way to Truly Enjoy Our One Precious Life Thurs 11th April-Thurs 30th May 7.30pm-9.30pm The Magnet Pastoral Centre Contact For Application: Mairead Heaney: 087 6889822 / maireadh66@gmail.com Jean Connolly: 087 4178203 / jean_connolly2@hotmail.com

Michael Byrne I’m a big fan of the thriller genre and I would read a lot of Jeffrey Archer and Frederick Forsyth etc. I love a book with a bit of suspense and mystery.

Lucy Dooley I’d probably go for ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ It was just a really enjoyable read. The whole series was very good and the fact the actual author of the book died around the time the books got massive added to the intrigue.

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Blackrock’s First Ever in Brief St Patrick’s Day Parade Book Sale

A book sale will be held in Wellington Hall, St Marys Rd, on Saturday March 23 from 2pm to 4.30pm. Refreshments served.

Talk on Phoenix Park

The Old Dundalk Society are holding a lecture entitled “The Landscape Evolution of the Phoenix Park from 1662 to present” on Tuesday March 26 at 8pm in the County Museum, Dundalk.

John McCullen, who was formerly Chief Park Superintendent with the Office of Public Works and who is a horticulturist and landscape historian will present the talk.

The event will look at some of the famous ceremonial trees in the grounds of the Presidential Demesne.

Voluntary contribution at door with refreshments served afterwards.

Volunteers

The Irish Wheelchair Association is looking for volunteers to take part in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon.

Contact your local IWA Mini Marathon Team please call Charlene Hurley, on 087 2600 802.

SOSAD seek volunteers for Flora mini marathon

Dundalk based suicide and prevention group SOSAD (Save Our Sons And Daughters) is seeking volunteers to take part in the Flora Women’s Mini marathon in Dublin on the 3rd June 2013.

The charity is hoping volunteers will raise much needed funds on its behalf and to build awareness of the services it provides. Coordinator Davina Shortall is looking forward to this year’s event and hopes that the organisation’s successful participation over the past two years will be replicated.

“An average of 120 people participated over the past couple of years on behalf of SOSAD and it was truly amazing to see such support from the local community come together to raise the

awareness of suicide”, she stated.

This year the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon has introduced new rules resulting in the charity having to charge a €20 fee which includes registration, free transport, free tshirts and free entertainment after the event.

SOSAD Ireland will organise everything for the entrants so just drop in to the Dundalk office and the staff will look after all. One of the new rules introduced this year is that no men are allowed to enter as there will be repercussions for the charity.

The organisation relies on fundraising efforts to ensure its survival and all the work associated with the charity is carried out by volunteers. Women of all ages, representing every walk of life are

encouraged to take part.

The starting point for the marathon is Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2 and participants can choose to walk, jog or run the 10km to the finish line at St Stephens Green.

Interested entrants can call SOSAD on 9327311 to register.

The closing date for entry is April 24 but please try and enter as soon as possible as the enthusiasm from ladies all over Ireland results in the marathon’s capacity being full before the closing date.

If you are concerned or know anyone who is feeling down or suicidal you can contact SOSAD Ireland in 31 Williamson’s Place, Dundalk on 0429327311. For more information on the charity go to www. sosadireland.ie.

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Hectic time for Ardee Concert Band March is typically a hectic month for Ardee Concert Band, with St. Patrick’s Day being the busiest day of the year, and this year is no exception.

The Ardee Concert Band played Noon Mass on St. Patrick’s Day in the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee, under the Baton of John Shane and Niamh Brady with Nadine Kelly at St Gaynor. Members had a Patrick’s Day Parade. quick turnaround as they had to be back at the band room for 2pm to form up the ranks for the town’s parade at 3pm, as per usual the band led the festivities, which is always an honour.

This weekend, is busy for the band again as their Church Gate Col-

Thursday 21st March

Student Night Friday 22nd March

Karaoke with Roz

All Shots, Pi nt & Longneck s €3.30 All ni s ght

LIGHTS OUT FESTIVAL Fairways Hotel Dundalk 1963/2013 Celebrating 50 years

All Pints Longnecks & €3.3 from 9pm 0

Saturday 23rd March

BRENDAN GRACE Sunday 24th March

McCollum Brothers Sunday 24th March Live Music with

lection, at all Masses in Ardee and Ballapousta takes place. The people of the town and surrounding areas are always very generous to the band, these are tough times for everyone and the band provides an outlet for many of the towns’ teenagers and children, teaching them music and providing leisure activities for the members.

That same weekend also gives band members the chance to mix with each other without their instruments. As the Ardee Concert Band provides an opportunity for members to kick start their Easter holidays off in good style with an East-

All Pints Longnecks & €3.3 from 9pm 0

Gerry larkin Premiership Live on Big Screen – Pints & Longneck Specials Saturdays and Sundays during games.

Hurry Up Last Few tickets TICKETS STRICTLY LIMITED INTIMATE GIG ROUND TABLE CANDLE LIT CHICKEN CURRY SUPPER. FULL BAR TICKETS AT HOTEL AND NEWS & DELI

er Party, in thanks for all their hard efforts over the last few months.

This will take place on March 23 at 6pm and is for members of Ardee Concert Band only.

To top off a busy March season the band will add to their calendar as members of the Intermediate Band and the Senior Band prepare for the National Band Championships which are being held in the University of Limerick on April, 6 and 7 both bands are working very hard towards these competitions, in order to top the great achievements of 2012 for both Bands.

Tickets on sale for Brendan Grace The last few tickets are now on sale for the very popular Brendan Grace show in the Fairways Hotel on Sunday March 24 and Monday 25.

These intimate shows are part of the Lights Out Festival and feature a chicken curry supper and full bar. Tickets are available from hotel and News & Deli.

Rhythm

Dance

of the Sat 23rd Mar - Tickets - €25/27.50

Rathkenny Revels 12th-13th April Tickets - €15 Family - €50

Chinese State Circus Tuesday 23rd April Tickets - €27.50 Family - €82

The Animals & The e Featuring Th nd Troggs ba ppers Show To

Friday 26th April - €25

Friends In Low Places -Rodeo Tour 2013 The Story & Music of Garth Brooks - 4th May - €24 The Leddy Family Show In Aid of Boyneview & Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre - May 8th €11 inc booking fee

BeatleMania

50th Anniversary Concert “ The Greatest hits from Love Me Do to Let It Be” 17th May - €20

Man in the Mirror Saturday 18th May - Tickets €25

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Family Notices

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

in memoriam

in memoriam

toner (Alan) 1st Anniversary Somewhere beyond the sunset Where loved ones never die You sleep in a beautiful garden Beneath a golden sky Though heaven and earth divide us We are never far apart Incased within lifetime In minds, thoughts and hearts Those we love remain we us For life itself lives on And cherished memories never fade Because love ones are never really gone Love you Alan until the last tear drop falls and my last breath is taken.

—Sadly missed and never forgotten. XXX Ger. Anniversary Mass 10am, 21st March, St Joseph’s Church, Fatima. toner (Alan) 1st Anniversary A bright star shines in heaven It comes out every night That star is my daddy He comes to say good night No matter how I spend my day No matter what I do I never go to sleep at night, Without a thought of you You gave us all you had to give, However big or small But most of all you gave us love And that daddy was the greatest love of all —Love and miss you so much every day, your little princess Letesha XXX.

toner (Alan) 1st Anniversary Remembering you is easy Dad We do it every day Missing you is a heartache That never goes away Your needs in life were simple Your love for life so true As long as we were happy You were happy We sent a dove to Heaven With a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it Its full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses Wrapped up in a million hugs We’re sending it to you Daddy —From your 2 boys with all our love. Always loved and sadly missed XXX Your son Alan. toner (Alan) 1st Anniversary Have you ever lost a father, Who was everything to you, One you loved so very much, And miss the way I do, Have you ever felt the heartache, Or ever felt the pain, Or shed those bitter tears, That drop like falling rain, If you never had that feeling, I hope you never do, For when God takes your Father, He takes a part of you.

—Always loved and remembered Dad. XXX Your son John.

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LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL, We, McGahon Partnership, intend to apply for planning permission for revised development granted under Ref No. 08/240 and 12/439. The revised development will consist of 26 dwellings including 6 semi-detached, 8 terraced and 12 detached houses and associated site works at Hamilton, Rock Road, Blackrock, Co. Louth c/o McGahon Architects Ltd., 19 Jocelyn Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.

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AUDI A1 CoD

Details just in on the new Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Cylinder-on-Demand (CoD).

The Cylinder-on-Demand models can seamlessly switch between two cylinder and four cylinders in as little as 13 milliseconds in order to minimise fuel consumption – 4.7L/100km(60.1mpg) on the combined cycle for the 1.4 140PS petrol engine. The 140PS unit is capable of 0-100km(62mph) in 7.9 seconds, so it no slouch with a top speed of 212mph.

All versions of the A1 and A1 Sportback are equipped initially with the seven-speed S tronic twinclutch transmission, with manual

transmission being available later in the year.

The Cylinder-on-Demand technology works using information from the throttle pedal sensors, it determines how the driver is driving, and if it detects an irregular pattern, for instance over a series of roundabouts or on a twisting A-road, it inhibits cylinder deactivation because here it would generally only be of short duration and wouldn’t save any fuel. Two-cylinder operation is also disengaged if the driver brakes, enabling all four cylinders to support braking when coasting, and if the car is travelling downhill.

Mercedes Benz have announced details about the all new CLA Class.

The CLA is the latest offering from Mercedes; it is compact four-door coupe ( a baby CLS ) capable of carrying five, based on the platform of the new A-Class.

Two engines will be available from launch, the petrol C180 powered by a 1,596 cc four-cylinder petrol engine developing 122hp, consumption of 5.6L/100km(50.4mpg). And the CLA 220 CDI powered by a 2,143 cc four-cylinder diesel engine producing 170hp which can achieve 0-100kph(62mph) in 8.2 seconds and consumption of 4.5L/100km 62.8mph on the combined cycle.

The CLA is initially available as frontwheel drive only in the UK, where other

markets will also benefit from 4MATIC four-wheel drive.

Standard equipment includes Attention Assist, Collision Prevention Assist, Active Park Assist, Audio 20 CD/radio with 5.8 inch colour display, Aux-in socket and USB port in centre armrest, Bluetooth interface, Becker Map Pilot pre-wiring, Twin exhaust pipe system in polished stainless steel, Dual zone climate control, Light and Sight package; consisting of rain-sensing wipers, reading and console lights and illuminated vanity mirrors, door sills and storage compartment in the centre console The CLA Sport has comfort suspension where the CLA AMG Sport has a sports suspension set-up.

The CLA Sport is equipped with comfort suspension with 18-inch wheels in Himalaya Grey, Sport body styling with chrome trim highlights and black grille, louvre in silver. Multifunction sports steering wheel finished in nappa leather and sports seats with integrated headrests in Artico leather and Corumba cloth upholstery.

The CLA AMG Sport (in addition to Sport) gains sport suspension with 18inch AMG five-spoke wheels. A diamond grille with silver pins, single louvre in gloss black. Sports seats with integrated headrests in Artico leather and Dinamica microfibre upholstery and a multifunction sports steering wheel finished in nappa leather with flat bottom design

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KIA PRO_CEED

KIA have just announced details of their delicious new hot hatch, the pro_ceed. It will come with either a petrol or diesel engine - a 1.6-litre GDi petrol and a 1.6-litre CRDi turbodiesel with Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG). A 6-speed manual is standard across the range and a 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) gearbox is also available in 1.6 GDi ‘SE’ model.

The petrol 1.6-litre GDi produces 133 bhp/164 lb/ft. Top speed is 195kph(121mph) across all variants. In ‘S’ trim, the 0-100kph(62mph) dash takes 9.8 seconds (9.5 on the ‘SE’) with consumption of 4.5L/100km(62.8mpg) on the official combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 124g/km.

The diesel 1.6-litre CRDi outputs 126 bhp/192 lb/ft. The top speed is 196kph(122mph). The ‘S’ grade model does 0-100kph(62mph) in 11.5 seconds (10.5 on the ‘SE’) with consumption of 3.6L/100km

(78.5mpg) on the official combined cycle.

CO2 emissions of 100g/ km.

Kia’s Flex Steer steering system is standard providing the driver with the choice of Normal, Comfort or Sport steering modes allowing them the option, at the touch of a button, of making the steering feel lighter or heavier depending on their preference, ideal for parking.

Standard safety equipment includes Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BAS). Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) triggers the brake lights to flash under heavy braking and the Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) keeps the car held on a slope whilst the driver pulls away..

Standard features include air conditioning, automatic lights with welcome and followme-home functionality, ‘one touch’ electric windows, electrically-operated, heated and folding door mirrors with integrated LED side repeaters, cruise control with speed limiter and steer-

ing wheel mounted controls. Reversing sensors and a trip computer are also standard.

There is a six-speaker Radio/CD player with iPod and USB connectivity. Music can also be streamed to the by Bluetooth and there is a Bluetooth hands-free phone system which can also be controlled via voice recognition Kia pro_cee’d ‘S’ comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, projection headlights with dedicated cornering lights, LED daytime running lights and fog lights.

Puddle-lights are built into the colour-coded door mirrors, the door

handles are also painted to match, and a chrome surround outlines the side window profile with privacy glass fitted to the side-rear and tailgate windows. At the rear there’s a high-level spoiler with integrated LED brake light, signature LED rear tail lights and a chrome-tipped oval exhaust.

The Kia pro_cee’d ‘SE’ adds 17-inch silver alloy wheels with contrasting anthracite highlights, stainless steel door sill plates and pedals, power lumbar seat support for both driver and passenger, automatic dual-zone climate control and au-

tomatic rain-sensing wipers with a built-in de-icer function. A 7-inch touchscreen European-wide satellite navigation system with

23 full UK postcode functionality and TMC - this screen doubles up to display the images from the colour reversing camera when the vehi-

cle is in reverse - and an automatically-dimming rear view mirror and keyless smart entry system with start/stop ignition button.

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