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Sean’s animation sensation wins Wednesday, 27th March, 2013. Vol. 6, Issue 13 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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By Niamh Kirk

Local national school pupil, Sean Cotter from Carrickarnon has already established himself as one to watch in the Irish Film Industry after winning the National ‘Design a Cartoon Character ‘ Competition for 7 to 11 year olds at this year’s Dingle Film Festival.

Sean, who is in 6th Class at Dulargy National School, created the character ‘Dax Crow’. His creation was chosen as the winning entry by a panel of Ireland’s top animators. During the festival a framed illustration of ‘Dax was on display for all the leading people in Ireland’s emerging film industry to see.

Sean was rubbing shoulders with the finest filmmakers, writers and animators in the country over St Patrick’s

weekend as a VIP Guest at the Dingle International Film Festival. One of the highlights for Sean was meeting the world famous animator, Jimmy T Murakami, director of The Snowman, When the Wind Blows, and producer of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles He also got the opportunity to meet with the heads of some of Ireland’s top animation companies, including Jam Media, Cartoon Saloon who made the Secret of Kells, as well as the Oscar winning animators at Brown Bag. Sean won the top prize of a weekend for his family in the 4-Star Dingle Skellig Hotel, a trip to see Fungi the Dolphin, a family pass to Dingle Oceanworld But he also won the opportunity to get even more involved in one of IreContinued on Page 2

Andrew Coyle ice swimmer

Andrew braves the chilly waters of Camlough Lake

By Paul Byrne Going for a swim in the sea wouldn’t be the most appealing of ideas to the average

Irish person this week as the snow and biting winds continue to hit the country but for ‘Icemen’ Andrew Coyle it’s something he relishes.

27 year old Andrew has set the standard for Irish open water swim by becoming the first person in Leinster, fourth Continued on Page 22

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Men’s Sheds improve well-being

Attending one of the rapidly growing number of Men’s Sheds can significantly improve men’s health, well-being and home life, according to a survey commissioned by The Netwell Centre.

The first report into Men’s Sheds in Ireland found that 97 per cent of respondents who attend men’s sheds report feeling

better about themselves while 74 per cent experienced improved home lives as a result of their experiences with the sheds.

Community men’s sheds are places of belonging where men can develop skills and pursue interests at their own pace, engage in learning and reflect on their experiences

through conversations with other men.

The growth of men’s sheds in Ireland has been phenomenal with over 100 being established over a four-year period at a current rate of one a week, including successful sheds in Dundalk and Drogheda.

This groundbreaking research involved 445

questionnaires distributed across 52 sheds nationwide and was carried out

by Dr Lucia Carragher of The Netwell Centre at DkIT. The Netwell Centre develops new ideas that enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of older people and those who care for them.

“The purpose of the re-

search was to analyse the nature and benefits of engagement in learning beyond the workplace to the wellbeing of the men, their families and communities,” said Dr Carragher.

“The results were overwhelmingly positive.

These are places that highlight the fundamental human need to belong, and 95per cent of participants

report that the shed is a place of belonging.

“Irish men have always met and chatted at places like football matches and the pub but combining this with manual work that involves fixing, building and repairing is a new idea and the rate it has developed in Ireland is quite remarkable,” added Dr Carragher.

Property Tax

There are just nine estates in Dundalk and surrounding areas that have been granted a waiver from the local property tax. This figure shows a significant decrease from the household charge exemption list where there were over 40 estates eligible for the waiver.

The nine estates listed include five estates in Dundalk (Ard Dealgan, Beacon Court, Cairlinn Hall, Clois Delga and Harbour Hall) with estates in Jenkinstown, Omeath, Carlingford and Castlebellingham also making the list.

The list was compiled using the results of the 2012 National Housing Development Survey undertaken by local authorities. The exemptions for the Household Charge were based on the 2011 survey.

Nationally the waiver list has decreased from approximately 1322 developments to 421 developments.

Speaking about the reasons for the differences between the household and property tax exemption list, Minister Hogan said: “It is right and proper that households in unfinished developments should be exempt from payment of the Local Property Tax. “The number of properties eligible for a waiver reflects the progress made in tackling unfinished housing developments, as well as the more objective approach to categorisation

applied to the 2012 National Housing Development Survey.

“I would urge people not to assume that just because they were eligible for a waiver from the household charge they will be eligible for an exemption from the local property tax. People can contact their local authority or check the local authority website for the list of developments to which the exemption applies.” concluded the Minister for the Environment.

The tax is due to come into effect from the second half of the year.

The deadline for paper returns is 7 May, while online returns can be made until 28 May. The tax is calculated on the value of the property and is self-assessed by the owner.

Almost 179,000 letters have been issued by the Revenue Commissioners in relation to the tax.

According to Paddy Donnelly from Louth County Council these estates will be exempt from the property tax for a three year period.

“The housing developments listed are exempt from the new household charge (Local Property Tax) for a period of three years.

“If any of the estates listed for exemption are brought up to a finished standard, it will not affect their exemption from the household charge over the three year period” he stated.

Sean and Jimmy T Murakami

Animation sensation

Continued from Page 1 land’s most celebrated animation studios as he will also play a part in the RTE TV series ‘Roy’ about a cartoon boy who lives in Dublin.

Sean says he is really looking forward to his trip to Jam Media in Dublin to film his role in “Roy” and was thrilled to have won such a terrific prize, and to meet all the leading people in the Irish animation industry.

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Marist pupil wins first place in the national finals of Gael Linn

Abdul Moeed receiving his prize

By Paul Byrne There was success for the Marist at the Gael Linn ‘Abair’ public speaking competition with student Abdul Moeed deservedly winning first prize in the junior certificate section of the national final.

Abair is a Gael Linn public speaking competition open to second level schools in Northern Ireland and is organised out of Gael Linn’s

regional office in Armagh City. The aim of the competition is to afford public speaking experience in Irish to students.

Each student had to talk for three minutes about a topic. The topic Abdul spoke about at the final was “An Amasóin” / “The Amazon”.

Many schools were involved in the competition. At the regional round

he spoke about “Réaltaí Spóirt” / “Sports Stars”.

To get to the final Abdul had to qualify through numerous heats during the winter before he could put himself into a position to win the prize.

The 100 marks available to each speaker are divided into content, delivery and fluency all of which Abdul scored very impressively.

Annual Leprechaun Hunt

By Niamh Kirk

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The National Leprechaun Hunt is taking place on Slieve Foy this April 7 and is set to the biggest yet.

The annual event takes place on the only EU Special Protection Area for Little People in the world, which is on Slieve Foy in the Cooley Mountains.

More than 2000 people joined the search for the Leprechauns last year and helped raise money for charities.

It was just over 20 years ago when Carlingford businessman, the late PJ O’Hare heard a faint cry on the mountain and decided to investigate. He came down from the Mountain stunned having found the suit, bones and gold coins of a leprechaun.

It was this modern legend that inspired the first Leprechaun Hunt which took place on Easter Sunday 1989 attracting more than 4,000 people to the medieval town. Today, those who wish to take part need to buy a prospecting license which are avail-

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The crowds arriving early at last year’s National Leprechaun Hunt.

There are 100 Leprechauns hidden on Slieve Foy with prizes for those who finds them.

able on the day.

As the area is under EU protection and the importance the Little People place on secrecy, 100 leprechaun statues have been used for the hunt. They have been hidden on the mountain and it is up to the prospectors to find them down and win a prize.

The organisers have stressed the importance of respecting the habitat in the lead up to the big day. “Slieve Foy is now recognised as the home of the last leprechauns of Ireland and we know there are 236 currently living on the mountain.

It is important that they are safe, happy and we

Man sentenced to 14 days in prison

A man with 31 previous convictions who broke a mirror in a pub was sentenced to 14 days in prison at Dundalk Distrit Court.

Martin Smith of 49 Oakland Park, Dundalk, faced charges of criminal damage, intoxication in a public place and, threatening and abusive behaviour at Good Time Charlie’s,F rancis St, Dundalk, on January 18, 2013.

The defence solicitor told the court that his client, who is currently in custody, was attempting to address his addiction problems.

He has applied to get into a treatment centre and is awaiting assessment.

Judge Brennan convicted and sentenced him to 14 days.

do not allow them to become extinct,” said Frances Taylor from Carlingford Tourist office.

Prospecting licences will be sold on the day at €5.00 per person and registration begins at 1.00pm. Only carriers of authenticated licences will be allowed on the

mountain that day.

“I am not surprised at the reception from public and the media about this event. There are so many leprechaun enthusiasts out there who believe in what we are doing here. People feel strongly about protecting our little people, who, we must remember, are the touchstone of our heritage and folklore,” he added.

The Meteorological Society of Ireland recently visited Cooley after a higher than average amount of rainbows seen in the area. The number of rainbows peak during September and March and locals are thinking of applying to the Guinness Book of World records to claim the record for most rainbows in one area. There were more than 280 reported rainbows in the area last year and if there’s pot of gold at the end of each, the Leprechauns of Cooley must be a wealthy lot.

For further details on the Hunt you can visit www.thelastleprechaunsofireland.com. or call 042 937 3646.

Ella Morgan, Niamh McAteer and Laura Bourke at the Beauty Contest at the Fairways on Sat night. The event was in support of St John’s Ward at Crumlin Hospital.

Easter Sunday commemoration

Republican Sinn Fein Annual Easter Sunday Commemoration at Republican Plot in Dowdallshill cemetery in Dundalk at 2pm For further details phone Francis Hanratty at 0872368235.

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Solicitor concerned about excessive fees A solicitor expressed his concerns about excessive fees being charged for car repairs during a case at Dundalk District Court.

Ciaran Fitzpatrick made

his comments during a case against Thomas Kevin Ward of 37 Fatima Drive, Dundalk, who pleaded guilty to damaging the door of a car.

The solicitor stated that a

quote of €578 to repair the damage, which had been given to Gardai, appeared to be high.

He singled out the charge of €300 for labour costs as

one that caused concern.

He stated that his client had €400 to pay to see if this would be sufficient to repair the damage.

The court heard that

News Students reach national final

in Brief

Michael Morgan Quiz St Josephs GFC are hosting the seventh annual Michael Morgan Table Quiz on Holy Thursday March 28.

All are welcome to the clubrooms to partake in this prestigious quiz, tables of three, four or five are €10 per person and the quiz starts at 9pm.

Again this year the Morgan family have sponsored some wonderful prizes.

Divine Mercy Divine Mercy Mass and chaplet takes place in Holy Family Church Muirhevnamor, Dundalk Sunday April 7 at 3pm.

All welcome.

St Vincent’s Transition Year students displayed their talent and creativity recently when five teams made it through to the regional final of the Junk Kouture fashion competition.

The show which was held in The Helix theatre in DCU featured over 80 costumes from the North Eastern region.

Art teachers Leanne Mullen, Caoimhe Woods and Carmel Clyne were delighted when two costumes, Straight To The Point modeled by Orla Murray and Unlocked modeled by Meabh O’Hanrahan, progressed to the National Final which will be held in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre on April 19.

on March 21 last year, Mr Ward punched the driver’s door of a car at the Long Walk. Judge William Hamill adjourned the case until March 27.

letter to the editor Volunteers wanted for this year’s Mara-Cycle Dear Editor, Ireland’s leading peace building charity, Cooperation Ireland is calling on people to take part in this year’s maracycle, and is also hoping to attract sponsorship.

This year’s Maracycle offers one and two day options of cycling as little as 40 miles or as much as 108 miles between Ireland’s two capital cities.

The event avoids busy main roads as far as is possible, starting in Belfast on Saturday 29 June and after a great night in Dublin, participants have the option of finishing off or riding back North to complete the event in Belfast on Sunday 30 June. All necessary back up will be available to accommodate completion of shorter distances.

For further detail, contact 0044 2890 321462 or email events@cooperationreland.org

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We want to hear from you Left: ‘Unlocked’ modelled by Meabh O’Hanrahan; right: ‘Straight To The Point’ modelled by Orla Murray.

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US Vice President Joe Biden for Cooley?

By Niamh Kirk

LAST week Taoiseach Enda Kenny revealed that US Vice president Joe Biden will visit Ireland later this year. The US Second in command’s ancestry is in the Lordship area in County Louth and there are hopes that he will visit the village in a similar way that Barrack Obama did when he visited Moneygal, County Offaly last year.

Biden’s great grandfather was James Finnegan is a blind fiddler

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who was born in County Louth and baptised in the Lordship Parish.

He emigrated to the US in 1849, and much of his immediate family including his parents, Owen and Jane Finnegan, followed him to the US the next year.

James married Catherine Boyle in 1866 in Holy Cross church, Ovid, New York and ran a hotel in Rochester, New York for a time.

While the Finnegan family settled in Ovid, James later moved to Pennsylvania with his wife. They

had a son, Ambrose, who Joe Biden frequently refers to as the root of his political values.

Ambrose was orphaned young.

Catherine died when he was two and James when he was ten. But he left Ambrose his beloved fiddle and a strong connection to his Irish heritage which has been passed on to his grandson, Joe. Joe Biden frequently speaks about his Irish Catholic ancestry and refers to his grandfather Ambrose, affectionately as Grandpa

Finnegan.

The office of An Taoiseach says that it is too early to say whether the Vice President will have time to visit the area.

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Unemployed jobseekers availed of free one-to-one 30 minute consultations with a Worklink Career Advisor on at the very successful Worklink Career Clinic which took place in O’Fiaich College on Tuesday 12th March.

Representatives from the Department of Social Protection and FAS Training were on hand to provide jobseekers with information on their range of supports and training programs. There was also information available on Momentum training programs and on courses delivered by DKIT and O’Fiaich Institute of Further Education.

“Feedback from participant jobseekers has been ex-

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m a e D s Ronan Dennedy (left), Louth County Enterprise Board, Paddy Malone, Dundalk Chamber, Kevin Worklink volunteers: Paul Smith, Deirdre Ryan, Celine Clinton and Sarah Worden at the Wor- a Empey, Worklink Founder and Michael McCabe, Louth Local Authority. klink Career Clinic 2 cellent with the quality of ca- Deirdre Ryan. support organisation which This jobseeker’s event were addressed by an expert teer career coaches for theirt reer coaching, facilities and The Career Clinic is the is led by professional volun- follows the very successful panel of speakers on the sub- fantastic input; the DSP andD ease of registration all rated second in a series of career teers and has been formed to Worklink Employers Forum ject of employment creation FAS for their services on the highly by participants” ac- coaching events organised by assist unemployed jobseek- which took place a week and supports. day and O’Fiaich College fora cording to Worklink’s North Worklink www.worklink.ie a ers successfully transition earlier and which brought Worklink Partners would their on-going support.

B East Regional coordinator, not-for-profit employment into full employment. together 80 employers who like to thank their volun2 t o l t a On Easter Monday registration in club. refreshments and spotp April 1 the MountAdult race starts at prizes will be availables pleasant Sean Craven Thistle Cross to Bal- in clubrooms after roundabout, race. Walkers/Joggers A man who thought he had driving with no insurance and profit. While driving the car journed the case until May 1 5k road race will take lymac Carlingford road, left are also welcome to place.

The venue is a chance of buying a car and failing to stop at the scene of he realised that the Gardai had for a Community Service Reclubroom Old Newry prior to entrance to take part. The supportA port as he proposed a sentence selling it on for a quick profit an accident following the inci- seen him. road at 12 noon for Ballymac Hotel, Bog of all athletes wouldt As a result, he panicked, of 200 hours Community panicked when he saw Gardai dent on December 16, 2011. juveniles and 1pm for Road, Thistle Cross be appreciated as itw The court heard that on that drove through a stop sign at Service in lieu of four months senior race. and as a result crashed the car ending at clubrooms. the clubs only sources date, the 24-year-old father of Castletown Cross and crashed along with a disqualification Juvenile road races he was driving. €12 for adults regis- of income towards upf Michael Taaffe of 14 Fa- three, had become aware of a into another vehicle, before for three years on the no in- under 6/8/10/12/14/16 ter in clubrooms prior keep of club. surance charge. Other matters Boys/Girls (1st 6 to to race tima Court, Dundalk, faced a car being sold at a low price driving off.

Hope to see you allL D Judge William Hamill ad- were taken into account. number of charges including and he wanted to sell it for Presentations and there! count) €2 per child

Man had no insurance and failed Sean Craven 5k race to stop at the scene of an accident

Egg-citing times at St Malachy’s school

Ms Gray’s senior infants have been causing quite a stir amongst the St Malachy’s Infants school community.

The children have been busy working on a mysterious whole class art project over the last three weeks.

The mysterious object began as a ball of paper outside Ms Gray’s classroom and everyone in the school community was invited to observe the work in progress and guess what they thought it might become. It was very hard to tell at this early stage what would evolve from this ball of

Cillian Cranney, Senior Infants, St Malachy’s.

paper. As time went by the children constructed the egg shape by adding old scrunched up newspaper bit by bit.

The next stage was to cover the egg with papier mache, this was tremendous fun. Then they had a school competition to guess what we were making and the children had some very imaginative ideas! The winner of this guessing competition was Cillian Cranny in Ms Martins 1st Class.

When the papier mache was complete he class had their design com-

petition to select a suitable design for our art project. The children had some very creative designs but with a class vote Don Nwaaubani won with his colourful rainbow stripes pattern, runners up included Evan Mc Ardle, Aimee Gartlan and Flora Matoquima, they each won an Easter egg.

The class all participated in the final stage of painting the egg. Each child painted a vibrant stripe onto the egg. The completed art project has been on display on the school corTara Dunne gets arty as she adds the finishing touches to the giant egg. ridor for everybody to enjoy.

Ms Gray and the Senior Infants class on 2012/2013

The early stages of the class project

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eBay is top workplace

By Niamh Kirk

Dundalk can boast about many improvements in the town despite the tough economic circumstances, and now it can also boast to having among the best workplaces in Ireland too. eBay Inc which is made up of both eBay and PayPal businesses employs 2,000 people in Dundalk and Blanchardstown. It was recognised as the Best Workplace 2013 in the Great Place to Work Awards held in Cathal Devilly Gary Hagel, Louise Phelan, Lucinda Creighton and John Ryan Dublin earlier this month.

Louise Phelan, Vice lighted to be recognised skilled and passionate Not only that, but it President Global Opera- in this way by Great Place about our customers and also placed 14th in the tions across Europe, the to Work,” she said. that’s why we’ve been Best Large Workplace Middle East and Africa Gary Hagel, Senior in Ireland for the last 2013, and won the ‘Lis- for PayPal said that the Director for Europe in ten years. They’ve made tening Award’ which rec- people who work for them eBay’s Global Customer eBay a place where peoognises companies who are the most critical ele- Experience organisation ple love to work and I’m listen to employees and ment to their businesses said that their employees excited that we’re hiring take on board their ideas success. “We work hard in Ireland are fantastic even more great people and innovations to im- to create a very positive and that the recognition is in Dundalk and Dublin prove their products and work environment for our all about them. over the next three years” services. teammates so we are de“They’re talented, he said.

Tried to bribe Garda with €500

A man who was trying to obtain information on himself that was stored on a Garda computer system offered a member of the force €500 as an inducement.

Stefan Sharkey of Mullacrew, Louth, Dundalk, appeared at Dundalk District Court charged

in relation to the incident at Courtney’s Bar, Park St, Dundalk, on March 11, 2012.

The court heard that Sharkey spoke to an off duty Garda and offered him the money to pass on information from the Pulse system.

The defendant faced a charge that he did do an act calculated to induce a member of An Garda Siochana to a breach of discipline by means of unauthorised communication of information.

The case was adjourned to May 23 at 2013.

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Weekly Quiz

Business In what American city are the headquarters of the Coca Cola corporation?

Sport From what club did Manchester Utd sign Rio Ferdinand?

Musicals ‘I Talk to Trees’ and ‘They Call the Wind Maria’ are songs from what musical and film?

Geography In what US city is Basin St, famous for jazz and blues clubs?

Local Immediately before moving to their present grounds, where did Dundalk Young Irelands play their home games?

Food and Drink Which Co Donegalbased company produced the Emerald chocolate covered sweet?

Classic TV Which American sitcom was set in Fort Mackenzie, somewhere in Kansas?

A mother of five who told Dundalk District Court that she was driving without insurance because of a medical emergency, apologised to Dundalk District Court after admitting that she had made the story up.

Talanikwao Akande of 96 Woodlands, Dunleer, was stopped by Gardai on July 1, 2012, and pleaded guilty to a number of charges including having no insurance, no tax and no NCT. She stated that she had only

Rock and Pop The songwriting team of Holland Dozier and Holland worked mostly for what American record label?

History Which British Field Marshal was born in Ballylongford, Co Kerry, in 1850?

Pot Luck What Irish sports journalist set up the worldwide charity, ‘Goal’?

Stinker At the age of 77, opera singer and actor, Norman Lumsden, gained fame by playing what fictional writer in a TV advert?

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been driving because she was taking two children to the Louth County Hospital who were suffering from asthma. When the investigating Garda pointed out that she had been travelling south from Dundalk at the time, she clarified that she had been travelling home after attending the hospital.

Judge William Hamill stated that the case would rest on whether the defendant could prove she was at the hospital and asked that evidence could be

produced. Ms Akande then stated that the children had not been seen because the emergency department in Dundalk was not open and as a result would not be able to prove her attendance.

However, after further questioning she then stated that she had not been at the hospital.

After a brief adjournment, the defendant’s solicitor revealed that her client had been leaving a friend to the bus station in Dundalk on the day in question. She had lied because she was afraid

that she would lose her licence as it was vital for the single mother who needed a car to complete a placement with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in Dublin.

“She apologises and knows that she wasted court and Garda time”, the solicitor added.

Judge Hamill adjourned the case until April 4 to consider the matter whether he would deal with it in terms of contempt of court or as a no insurance matter.

View of Louth from Space

in Brief

M h Auction I Carlingford Sailing Club are C holding their third auction i this Sunday, April 7.

It will take place in the Sailing club house over looking Carlingford Lough.

With all proceeds going towards the promotion of sailing.

An eclectic mix of lots will ensure something for everyone with bargains galore.

Everything must go on the day and viewing begins at 12noon with the auction starting at 3pm sharp.

Butterfly talk

Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfeild tweeted this image of Co Louth from on board the ISS space station as it passed over Ireland on St Patrick’s Day. Although it was only his second day as commander of the space station, he dressed up in a green geansaí and marked the occasion by posting pictures of Ireland.

Throughout the day he gave followers glimpses of his unique perspective

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Louth-based entomologist, a Don Hodgers, will give an w illustrated talk on the moths c and butterflies in the Spirit d Store this April 1 at 8pm.

Moths and butterflies, apart D from their natural beauty, C are critically important as pollinators for agriculture.

However, their populations are crashing, along with those of many other A pollinator insects. Don t will cover local moths and s butterflies in terms of what you can find in your back c garden, before addressing w t the topic of moth and i butterfly conservation.

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of Dublin, Cork, Galway and other stand out towns and cities along Ireland

coast.. Although parts of north Louth are obscured by cloud, Dundalk Bay, the

Boyne River and the coastline between the two can be clearly seen.

Beauty Contest at The Fairways

Aine Rooney, Helen Mc Donald and Maria Harrison.

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Compere, Brian Keenan with contestants and their escorts and Patsy Rogers, organiser.

Alishea Mc Crave with Lorraine and Serena Rogers.

Ciara Oliver, Margaret Hanlon and Grace McGrath.

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Moorehall Lodge success Moorehall Lodge Ardee have been awarded the status of Ireland’s only accredited Butterfly Centre thanks to their unique work in the field of dementia care.

The award was made by Dementia Care Matters, who have been working with Moorehall Lodge for the past few years to develop the highest standards of care available in Ireland, tailored to the specific needs of people living with dementia and their families.

This specialist dementia care extends through the Moorehall Living range of services at Drogheda, Ardee and Homecare.

Members of staff in Ardee were thrilled to accept the award, the culmination of a long journey over a number of years.

“In Moorehall Lodge Ardee, and Moorehall Lodge Drogheda, we provide specialist care to include activities for residents with dementia-related conditions,” said Director of Operations Sean McCoy. “Our approach is to live in the

The Butterflies at Moorehall Lodge in Ardee celebrate the new accolade.

moment – capturing the essence of that moment using visual triggers to stimulate recollections and to make emotional connections for that person.

“Our approach called the Butterfly Approach, is to ultimately improve the quality of that person’s life allowing them to live their life to the full.

“We cannot yet fix dementia as a condition but we can fix and improve how we provide care,” said Carol McLoughlin, Director of

Care at Moorehall Lodge Ardee.

“Each day our teams use the approaches developed with Dementia Care Matters to improve the quality of life for people who live with us.

“Being natural in dementia care involves flitting between people, being still if needed, connecting, creating colour in a flurry of activity, ultimately changing that moment for somebody and improving the quality of their lives – just like a butterfly.”

Man was carrying a knife blade A man who had been the victim of a number of serious assaults and had concerns for his safety was found to be carrying the blade of a knife during a search at Dundalk Garda Station.

Gregory Casey of 97 Castleross, Castletown Road, Dundalk, pleaded

guilty to a charge of possession of knives and other articles at Dundalk District Court.

The court heard that on May 13, 2012, the defendant was in the Garda Station on another matter when the blade and handle of a knife were discovered during a search.

The solicitor for the 28-year-old stated that his client apologised for his actions and accepted that it was unwise to carry such items. He had no intention of doing so again.

The solicitor added that the defendant had dealt with addiction

problems but had been concerned for his safety after previous assaults..

Judge William Hamill adjourned the case until April 17 for a Community Service Report and recommended 100 hours of Community Service in lieu of two months in prison.

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Forget-me-not organ donor awareness week

Dundalk Leader 27th March 2013

12 Marzan(n)a, Mora, Morana, Morena, Marena, Śmiertka, Śmierć, Śmiercicha – słowiańska bogini symbolizująca zimę i śmierć, przez część badaczy uważana za demona.

Imię bogini wywodzone jest z praindoeuropejskiego rdzenia *mar-, *mor-, oznaczającego śmierć. Słowacka forma teonimu Ma(r)murienasugeruje ewentualne związki z Marsem (Marmorem, Mamersem, Mamuriusem Veturiusem). Śmierć Marzanny wraz z końcem zimy przeciwstawia ją symbolizującemu wiosnę Jaryle, który rodził się wraz z nadejściem wiosny.

Marzanna, jako odpowiednik Cerery, została wraz z Dziewanną wspomniana przez Jana Długosza jako bogini polska.

Marzanna to również nazwa kukły przedstawiającej boginię, którą w rytualny sposób palono bądź topiono w czasie wiosennego Jarego Święta, aby przywołać wiosnę. Zwyczaj ten, zakorzeniony w pogańskich obrzędach ofiarnych, miał zapewnić urodzaj w nadchodzącym roku. Zgodnie z opisanymi przez Jamesa Frazera zasadami magii sympatycznej wierzono, że zabicie postaci przedstawiającej boginię śmierci spowoduje jednocześnie usunięcie efektów przez nią wywołanych (zimy) i nadejście wiosny.

Kukłę wykonywano ze słomy, owijano białym płótnem, zdobiono wstążkami i koralami.

Tradycja nakazywała, aby dziecięcy orszak, z marzanną i zielonymi gałązkami jałowca w dłoniach, obszedł wszystkie domy we wsi. Po

By Niamh Kirk

drodze podtapiano marzannę w każdej wodzie, jaka się nadarzyła.

Wieczorem kukłę przejmowała młodzież. W świetle zapalonych gałązek jałowca wyprowadzano marzannę ze wsi, podpalano i wrzucano do wody. Z topieniem Marzanny, również obecnie, związane są różne przesądy: nie wolno dotknąć pływającej w wodzie kukły, bo grozi to uschnięciem ręki, obejrzenie się za siebie w drodze powrotnej może spowodować chorobę, a potknięcie i upadek – śmierć w ciągu najbliższego roku. Obecnie obrzęd łączony jest z nastaniem kalendarzowej wiosny (w Polsce) 21 marca lub z przypadającym na ten właśnie okres Jarym Świętem.

Zgodnie z tradycją, Klub Młodych „Pajęczyna” utopił Marzanne,

właśnie 21 marca. Młodzież wykonana kukłę Marzanny samodzielnie na zajęciach klubu tydzień wcześniej, pod bacznym okiem Ewy i Iwony. Była interesująca, ciepło ubrana i niestety nie udało nam się jej podpalić. Może dlatego zima wciąż nie odpuszcza. W Sobotę, 23 marca Polska Szkoła w Dundalk utopiła swoją Marzannę.

Zima wciąż straszy wiatrem, ale w końcu odpuści czego i Wam, i sobie życzę.

Pozdrawiam wiosennie i serdecznie zapraszam, w imieniu Simul Polonia, do klubowej świetlicy Muirhevnamor w najbliższą środę 27.03.2013 miedzy godziną 11:00 a 16:00 na integracyjny, irlandzko – polsko – afrykański festiwal kultur.

Do Zobaczenia Agnieszka Boniewicz

Spring has not yet sprung, but none the less Forget-me-not’s will be flowering next week as the national Organ Donor Awareness week kicks off.

Some of those on the waiting list hoping to be called for one of the 200 transplants that take place each year are from Dundalk.

And those from the area who have already been lucky enough to receive a donated organ are encouraging everyone to not only carry a donor card, but also to make sure that their wishes are known by family.

One of which is Fatima Park resident Mairead Casey who received her life-saving transplant two years ago.

The 47-year-old mother of three began to have problems with

her kidneys 13 years ago. She managing to avoid dialysis treatment for a few years, but eventually her kidneys failed. For five and half years she travelled to Dublin and then Newry three days a week for the three hour long treatments.

Her youngest son, Aaron was only eight when her dialysis began; her eldest child Charlene stepped up and helped look after her two younger brothers making sure they were up and ready for school on the days their mum had left early for her dialysis.

After the treatment Mairead says she would return home and go to bed completely exhausted to be woken by her children at around 9pm before

they went to bed. She had no quality of life.

The difference a transplant can make, and how quickly it can be felt is nothing short of astonishing.

Mairead’s transplant transformed her situation and she is now full of life.

Thanks to generosity of 78 deceased donors and their families, some 208 transplants took place in Ireland last year; many of these were life saving and all drastically improved the quality of life for patients and their families. Of all the transplants, the vast majority, 163 were kidney transplants.

There were 50 liver transplants in 2012, down from the previous year but there was a record number of 14 lung transplants.

Heart transplants

were also at an all time high with ten performed last year, up six from 2011.

Ireland is sadly lacking in the services and facilities needed to perform more transplants and save even more lives. Organ Donor Awareness week not only helps remind people about the importance of being a card carrying donor, but also helps raise funds for support services.

Organ Donor cards are available from doctors’ offices and pharmacies, or by phoning the Irish Kidney Association on LoCall 1890 543639 or Freetext the word DONOR to 50050 Smartphone owners can also carry an ecard which can be found on the iPhone app store and Android Market Place.

Beauty Contest at The Fairways

Janis Finnegan and Adela Matys.

John and Jacqui Brown .

Charlene Carbery, Tonys Pizzeria Restaurant; Noelle Harrison, Thomas Rooney & Sons; Orla Mc Geeney, Mc Ardle Meats; Kathy O’Reilly, Fairways; Hannah Lawless, Intact Business Systems; Kathryn O’Hara, Lallys Electrical and Jenny Hanlon, Gravity Dance School at the Beauty Contest at the Fairways on Sat night. The event was in support of St John’s Ward at Crumlin Hospital.

Sheila Harrison, Ann Rooney and Fiona Turner.

Gary and Brighdin Keenan.

Shauna Rogers, Jordan Mc Crave, Aideen Mc Crave and Brighdin Keenan.

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Students reach finals After ten months of hard work, determination and a strong team effort, Infinity F1, an F1 in Schools team in Transition Year from Dundalk Grammar School has progressed to the F1 in Schools National Finals which will be held in Griffith College, Dublin April 30.

On Thursday, March 7, Infinity F1 competed at the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge Regional Finals against 93 other teams before emerging as one of five to compete in the National Finals.

The Grammar School has had a great amount of success in the F1 Challenge with two teams from the school representing Ireland in 2010 and 2011.

Dylan Clarke, Infinity

Infinity F1 will sson compete in the F1 Schools Final

F1’s Website Designer, also had his own personal success, as he received the F1 in Schools Regional Finals award for “Best Team Website” (www. infinityf1.com) and he described the Technology Challenge as “life changing”.

“Before F1, I had abso-

lutely no idea how to code a website or use most of the software I use today, it’s changed my life, I’ve learned a whole new string of skills so far, ones that many individuals don’t acquire until they get to college”, explained Dylan.

Preparations are now

Park, Dundalk, was involved in a minor collision with the car at Mullaharlin Park on April 14, 2012. He had purchased the lorry that day but after finding out that he was not insured, he sold it again for €800.

Solicitor, Peter Lavery, stated that his client had €300 in court towards the total compensation of €1,373.

When Judge William Hamill asked why he couldn’t forward the €800 from the profit of the sale, he was told

under way for the team’s effort at the National Finals where they are determined to maintain the Grammar School’s record of success and represent Ireland at the World Finals!

Robert Kierans (F1 Car Design Engineer) said “This is the chance of a lifetime; our goal is to represent Ireland at the F1 in Schools World Championships in Austin, Texas this November”.

The journey to the National Finals however is a very expensive one.

Marketing & Communications Manager, Craig McHugh, is appealing for donations of any kind and sponsorship deals with local companies.

To contact Infinity F1, email the team at info@ infinityf1.com or you

Thought lorry was covered by car insurance A man who thought his car insurance and licence allowed him to drive a lorry found out that he was not covered after crashing into an unmarked Garda car.

Darlington Ogbeifun, of 29 Mullaharlin

that €450 had been paid in compensation to a neighbour whose car was also damaged in the incident.

The matter was adjourned to allow further compensation to be paid.

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Diageo Workers stand firm

letter to the editor

‘Gathering’ at the museum

Dear Editor,

I had a great evening last in the Louth County Museum for ‘The Gathering’ a history project that concentrates on the people Dundalk and it hinterlands.

Thisfantasticeventwasconceived and delivered by the inimitable Harry Lee and ably abetted by Jason Magee who professionally recorded interviews with ex-pats of our beloved Dundalk.

Eileen White nee Bradley originally from Barrack Street told of her beginnings with amazing clarity while images of her origins appeared on the large screen.

She came home for this events

last night as did members of the Lee Family whom Italian native Alvaro Lucchesi senior married into when he took for his lifelong bride their sister Maureen.

There was an interview by the famous Jim Corr recollecting his earlier years who with his siblings captured the world on the musical stage. But the coup de tat of the evening was that Harry Lee secured a film interview with non other than big time Hollywood Director John Moore who hails from the Point Road in Dundalk.

These fabulous people Jim Corr and John Moore are at the top in the world in their professions and

not only are they ambassadors for our town Dundalk, and Louth but also for Ireland. They are proud of their roots, their heritage and we should be so proud of them; I know I am!

Congratulations Harry Lee on a great job executed to perfection and you are a true living example of that old adage ‘It’s the stone that the builder rejects that becomes the Corner Stone’ Keep up the fantastic work for Dundalk would be a lesser place without you.

Yours, Dominic McKevitt, Dundalk.

Deputy Gerry Adams, with Diageo workers on Saturday.

Sinn Féin Louth TD Gerry Adams joined Diageo Workers on Saturday afternoon outside the Diageo plant in Dundalk, in demanding that Diageo “agree a fair and equitable redundancy package for the workers.”

The Louth TD invited the workforce to come to Leinster House and brief TDs and Seanadóirí on the current state of negotiations with the multinational giant.

Speaking after the picket the Louth TD said: “Diageo is a huge multinational company that last year made billions in profit. It claims to be proud of its Irish

connections but its decision to close the Dundalk brewery and its miserly approach to paying its workforce a fair redundancy package is evidence of a company that places profit before people.

“It is important that Oireachtas members make clear to the Diageo management our deep disappointment and dissatisfaction at its failure to deal fairly and properly with the Dundalk based workforce.

“The workers in the brewery have made a substantial contribution over many years to what is a very profitable company. They have been loy-

al to Diageo – its time Diageo demonstrated some loyalty to the workers.” urged the Sinn Fein TD. On January 13 2012 Diageo announced plans to close the country’s oldest operating brewery in Kilkenny as part of a restructuring plan that will also result in the closure of its brewery in Dundalk. 253 jobs will be lost in total between the two plants comprising of - 63 Permanent Diageo Job losses in Dundalk- 45 Contract worker Job Losses in Dundalk- 45 Permanent Job Losses in Kilkenny- and 100 Contract Worker Job Losses in Kilkenny.

Irish Dancing World Championships

Dundalk Leader 27th March 2013

By Paul Byrne

Dundalk are well represented at this year’s World Irish Dancing Championships in Boston with a total of 48 dancers flying the flag for the town this week.

The dancers have been training hard in preparation for the championships at the renowned Scoil-Rince Mona Ni Rodaigh in oDundalk and will this oweek take their place namongst 7000 other Irish dancers in the Hynes Convention eCenter and Sheraton Boston Hotel. f Ciara Lennon who l is one of four teachs sers at the renowned dancing eDundalk school says that every dancer that has made it to Boston should be proud of themselves.

“Even to participate in the World Championships is a

huge achievement” says Ciara. You have to qualify from the regional heats to get there and you have to sacrifice a lot if you want to dance amongst the elite.

“Every single dancer going to Boston has done themselves proud and we know they will all perform with great credit over there” “There are forty eight dancers as well as friends and family who have made the trip so there is a strong Dundalk presence over there this week.” added Ciara Scoil Rince Mona Ní Rodaigh is a World Renowned Irish dancing school located in the North East of Ireland. Over forty years old, the school has a long track record of success at all levels, locally, nationally and

internationally.

In addition to training and practicing, a major fundraising effort was successfully achieved by the school to help towards the costs of sending a contingent of almost 50 children to compete in team and solo competitions at the World Championships.

The Worlds are held under the banner of An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha, or Commission for Irish Dancing, created as an authority in 1930 to promote and foster all forms of Irish dance.

In the decades since then, the commission has established regional councils in the US, Canada, Australia, and other parts of the world. Dancers compete in local feisanna, with the highest finishers ad-

vancing to the Oireachtas, or regional and national competitions, and from there onto the Worlds, which until recently have been held in Ireland.

Dancers will compete in age-grouped solo competitions from under 11 years old up to senior level, which is for dancers over 21 years old. The program of events will also include group events, ceilí and figure dance competitions as well as dance drama.

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Mona Ni Rodaigh Irish dancers.

Gardai appeal for help over missing Dundalk man Gardaí are appealing for help in their search for missing Dundalk resident, Sean Watters.

The Sixty-year old from Laurel Grove, Dundalk was last seen on Tuesday March 12 in the vicinity of Dundalk Retail Park.

He is described as 5ft 4 inches in height and weighs approximately 12 stone; he has fine grey hair and often wears glasses. He was wearing a brown jacket when he was last spotted.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station 042 - 9388400, or Sean Watters has been missing since March 12 the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

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Jack L brings the ‘27 Club’ to town Composers night The next generation of composers will be exhibiting their work in the Spirit Store this Wednesday March 27.

The event is free and features work by six

local student composers and performed by a ternary comprised of a pianist, violinist and singer. the syles range from minimalist, to contemporary classical.

Easter Sunday Night:

Jack Lukeman is one of Ireland’s most respected and best loved performers, in Ireland and has often been described as having one of the most distinctive voices in the music industry.

No stranger to Dundalk, Jack returns to the Spirit Store this Sunday evening (31st) with his brand new show which he is calling “The 27 Club”.

The album is an ode to

the work of artists who are members of the ‘27 Club’; the strange grouping of highly talented musicians who died at the age of 27 and at the peak of their fame. Amy Winehouse was the most recent to join the prolific artisits such as Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix.

The new show pays homage to these musicians who are just some of the legendary

artists that Jack will celebrate the evening.

Each musician left behind a lasting musical legacy, with songs that freeze forever a moment in time, speak for a generation, or simply give voice to the grief and grace of the human heart.

Tickets for the show cost €22.50 with Jack taking to the stage at 8pm.

The Legend of Luke Kelly – Dubliners Tribute band

Chris Kavanagh & The Patriots (as seen on RTE)

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Appearing: John McNicholl, Declan Nerney, Robert Mizzell, Dominic Kirwan, Derek Ryan and Many More

Restaurant Open 7 Days for Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Meals Function Room available to hire for Private Parties, 21st, Weddings, Anniversaries, etc.,

The Sound Shop presents

TLT Concert Hall Drogheda

During the Festival, we will have 5 international Guitarists.

Jimmy Smyth sponsored by The Sound Shop Rodney Branigan playing Yamaha guitars Richard Gilewitz playing Breedlove guitars Steve Fairclough playing Seagull guitars Anto Drennan sponsored by Roland & Boss All these Artists will give Demo’s and Clinics during the festival.

Robert Barrett ‘The Drum Doctor’ will give a Master Class in one of the Demo Rooms on Sat 6th between 1pm & 3pm sponsored by Sabian cymbals

Local Bands will be playing live in the marquee beside the during the festival.

Featuring instruments and PA’s from Bose, Korg, Yamaha, Roland, Orla pianos and keyboard, Fender, Seagull, Stagg, Simon & Patrick, Godin, Alhambra, Breedlove, Orange, Marshall, ESP, Takamine, RCF and Peavey Complementary Tickets available to Sound Shop customers. Tickets €5 For further details contact The Sound Shop, East Coast Business Park, Drogheda Tel 041-9831078 Email sales@soundshop.ie Web www.soundshop.ie

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Market Bar entertainment on Easter Sunday A fantastic showcase of original Dundalk bands will take place this Easter Sunday in The Market Bar, Clanbrassil Street. The line-up consists of local acts; The Curtain Thieves, RichardRichard, Catalyst and DJ Federal. Catalyst, an exciting new 5 piece Indie-Rock band, formed by members of The Swivelled Fall and Manifesto, are set to open the night.

Catalyst will be followed by one of Dundalk’s growing favourites; RichardRichard.

This band has taken the town by storm with their fresh Indie/Dance sound. They have been compared to Vampire Weekend by GoldenPlec magazine and they plan on putting on a great show in the Market Bar this weekend.

top class entertain- renowned contempo- stage to entertain the ment on Easter Sat- rary covers band ‘The masses. Admission free urday evening with Shakes’ taking to the and music at 9.30pm.

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

The Curtain Thieves on stage.

The Curtain Thieves, armed with their “ballsy, wig out rock’n’roll, belted out with a sugar coating of pop melodies”, are set to headline the night.

The band, who have

Thursday 28th March

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larity, with catchy singles such as Only in the Night and Animal.

The band is preparing to launch their new single Avocado in the coming summer.

There will also be

Jinx back at The Store

Back By Popular Demand

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Jinx Lennon is set to bring his unique brand of folk-pop-rap to the Spirit Store this Thursday March 28. The Dundalk based musician is among the most respected songwriters in Ireland and will be showcasing many of his newly penned tracks on the night Jinx’s forte is in dealing with aggravating social issues in an up-beat way; you can smile, laugh and dance your way through a show but underlying serious messages are never lost. For St Patricks Day he released a wry commentary on The Gathering called ‘Nothing but Leprechaun.’

“I wanted to say it like it is, people can do without the spin. If you were living here you’d see the hypocrisy of the whole thing,” he said.

He deals with universal concerns but with a local angle. The recent protest against Joan Burton in Dundalk inspired him to write a new song for the show, ‘Fiasco at the Local Shopping Centre’. “I like to put a local flavour into the show. It is something that I would like to see,” he said.

The HSE also get a grilling in ‘The Sultans of Sickness’.

He is also celebrated for neither exaggerating nor changing his accent when he performs, grounding his work in the area, making his work truly distinctive and offering a refreshing change to the ear.

Singer-songwriter Sophie Coyle will be taking to the stage to accompany Jinx for some of his performances. He is being supported on the night

by Captain Moonlight and local musician David Keenan whose work is similarly integrated local theme into his work. “It is great to see,” said Jinx, “there‘s not too many doing it,” he added.

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.

NOVENA

NOVENA TO THE SACRET HEART Behold me kneeling at your feet Our lady of the Sacret Heart. You know why I make this Novena. I come exhausted with fatigue to show you the crushing weights of my trials.

You are powerful, O Mary, and can come to my assistance. (Here mention your request) I feel confident by the thoughts you can help.

I have reason to expect any favour from a mother who is at once so powerful in the name of the love which you ever had for your divine son. Our lady of the sacret heart, Queen of Peace, pray for us. This Novena will grant you any request. Publish prayer immediately.

Also thanksgiving to the Sacret Heart. Thanks to the Sacret Heart for favours. B.B. THE MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours.

This time I ask for a special one.

(Mention here) Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken Heart where your Father sees it.

Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen Say this prayer for three days, Thanksgiving for two favours received and promised publication. P.M.

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POWER OF PRAYER A thank you prayer to God. Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days. Ask for three wishes first for business, second and third for the impossible. Publish this on the ninth day, your wishes will come true, even though you may not believe. B.B.

St.Vincent’s students from 2 Catriona presenting a cheque to The Jack and Jill Foundation for over €500. They raised the money through a bake sale at the Christmas Fair in school which they organised with the help of their teacher Breda Brennan.

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

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We Alan Murray and Linda Callan intend to apply for full permission for a development at The Bungalow, Mill St., Dundalk, Co. Louth. The development will consist of conversion of the existing garage to habitable accomodation with a W.C. and all associated site works. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dundalk Town Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00

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12 - 3pm Eat In or Take Out Selection changes daily

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Andrew Coyle ice swimmer From Page 1

in Ireland and only the 36th in the world to become an approved International Ice swimmer by The International Ice Swimming Association IISA. The Kilcurry native took to icey waters of 3.7 degrees Celsius in Camlough Lake as the local sea was too warm to take on the challenge.

For an ice swim to take place there are lots of rules. The water temperature must be below 5 degrees Celsius. The temperature must be taken on a minimum of three thermometers for 10 minutes each and the average of the three readings recorded as the water temperature.

You must swim 1,610m or 1

mile and all in regular swimming trunks and only one swimming hat. Each swimmer is required to pass a full medical assessment including a successful ECG and a series of acclimatization sessions including ice baths and plunge pools before being deemed as fit for the event.

Each swimmer has a fully manned boat for the journey including a medical team, monitoring the swimmer at regular intervals - the swimmer must respond with thumbs up to the blow of a whistle. Hypothermia signs are constantly monitored with blindness and swimmers coma just some of the risk factors.

Andrew who only began

swimming four years ago says he is fascinated with the effects that the icy waters have on the human body.

“I’m 27 and never swam regularly until I was 23. First I was just training alone in Felda but got talking to people who swam in Camlough during the summer, for triathlon and open water swimming training.

“I then began to swim in Camlough regularly and found there to be a great community atmosphere around the lake side with triathletes and swimmers sharing their mutual concerns about water temperature, weather, upcoming events etc.

“For me the most interesting aspect of the ice swim, and

I say this looking back, was the change in my reactions as I got colder. When i left the water, after nearly 40 minutes in 3.8 degrees, my reactions were frighteningly slow and it’s almost as if I was inebriated with strong liquor, without having experienced the latter,” explained Andrew.

Andrew’s swim started at 3:30pm in the afternoon with snow falling. Andrew took to the cold water quick and got up to speed. With each check by the boat crew Andrew gave the thumbs up each time. 90% of ice swimming is in the head so if your mind is in the right place you have a good chance of success.

Making it to the half way mark is good for your mind but this

is where the work starts. Up to this point his body has been going into shut down but it’s all about trying to control it as best as you can. Your mind starts to slow down making it hard to talk and see and work things out in your mind.

With 1,300m complete Andrew’s, swimming started to slow down. Through 1,400m he started to find it hard to see and his speech started to slow. At this stage the safety crew started to make plans to remove him from the water but Andrew pulled it together and hammered home and over the 1610m/1 mile line to complete what must surely be one of the most daring sporting achievements in Leinster this year.

Disqualified from driving for three years

A woman who pleaded guilty to a drink driving charge was disqualified from driving for three years at Dundalk District Court.

Siobhan Ryan, 10 Brickfield Gardens, Newry Road, Dundalk, was stopped by Gardai at St Mary’s Road on February 21, 2012.

The 46-year-old who was described as a mature lady of good repute was also fined €200.

Dundalk residents benefit from €3.3m investment in energy efficiency

Last Monday (25th) Electric Ireland and Dundalk Town Council came together to mark the completion of a €3.3m energy efficiency retrofit project at Cox’s Demesne in Dundalk, where close to 2,000 residents benefited from a range of works on their homes to reduce energy consumption and boost energy efficiency.

Over the last 18 months, Electric Ireland, Dundalk Town Council and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), have worked together to carry out a range of works including attic & cavity wall insulation, high efficiency condensing boiler installation, draught proofing and the installation of 2 zone heating controls to 573 houses in the Cox’s Demesne area.

These works will improve comfort levels, reduce energy consumption and improve the Building Energy Rating (BER) of the housing stock. Speaking at the event to mark the completion of the project, Brid

Jennifer Green, Cathaoirleach Dundalk Town Council, Brid Horan Electric Ireland (centre) and Cox’s Demesne resident Helen Murphy.

Horan, Executive Director, Electric Ireland expressed her delight at Electric Ireland’s involvement in the Cox’s Demesne Retrofit Project.

“At Electric Ireland, we work with customers to help them get the most from their energy and we provide a range of services to help their home run as efficiently as possible. We are proud to be associated with this valu-

Easter Egg cycle hunt

Fans of cycling, treasure hunts and Easter Eggs are in for a treat this Easter with a ‘Cycle Easter Egg Hunt’ taking place on Easter Monday, April 1, 2013, at 2pm starting from Market Square, Dundalk.

Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure you wear helmet and hi-viz vests.

Route will take place on cycle lanes and on road. Approx time length: 1.5 hours and will finish at Market Square, Dundalk.

The event is being organised by Go Dundalk and Admission is Free. Those who are interested should register by contacting Mary Capplis, Go Dundalk on 042 9332276.

able and effective project together with Dundalk Town Council and SEAI and we are delighted that some 2,000 Dundalk residents can enjoy the results of this collaboration. We hope that it is a model that will be followed in other parts of the country”.

Cllr Jennifer Green, Cathaoirleach, Dundalk Town Council, spoke of how Dundalk is proud to be leading

Brid Horan Electric Ireland and Cox’s Demesne resident John McMahon.

the way with the pioneering retrofit scheme – just as it has on several other energy efficiency initiatives.

“It is fantastic that Dundalk Town Council is paving the way for other local authorities around Ireland with this latest partnership.

It was without a doubt an ambitious project led by ourselves and Electric Ireland.”

Thanks to the Cox’s De-

mesne residents coming on board and supporting us, the project was carried out on schedule and we can all now benefit from the project’s success and once again set Dundalk as an example nationally. Of course, as with any pilot project there are a few bedding in issues and Dundalk Town Council is working with residents to resolve these concerns.”

“The Dundalk Partner-

ship Project was only the beginning of our regeneration scheme for Cox’s Demesne and as we move into Phase II, the Ashling Park Pilot Project, we are thrilled to celebrate reaching this milestone today.”

Dundalk Town Council were co-funded in this retrofit project by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.

De-Strauss for Youth Orchestra Members of the Ardee Youth Orchestra let their hair down before settling down to the serious practice for the National Championships this April 6.

The members dressed up as their favorite stars at the Movie Themed Disco

at the Bohemian Centre, Ardee last week.

They all took Part in Easter Themed games such as Egg and Spoon races, Pass the Egg Parcel, a Fancy Dress Competition and there was an Easter egg for everyone in the audience.

They now have a serious few weeks ahead as they prepare for the IABCB National Championships in University of Limerick on April 6. Both the Intermediate Band under John Gaynor and the Senior Band under Brendan Breslin will be competing.

Volunteers wanted

The Birches Day care Centre which has been caring for the elderly in North Louth for more than 10 years are seeking volunteers to run in the Flora Mini Marathon this June 3.

The Birches needs to expand to meet the needs of those people in the north of the county with Alzheimer’s and dementia related diseases. In order to meet the needs of those on the waiting list, they hope to begin additional day care services in the locality and throughout the Cooley Peninsula over the next few weeks.

The Birches is only partially funded by HSE North East, so they must raise 60% of the funding required to provide services themselves. Thankfully the generosity of the people in North Louth has helped greatly since it opened in 2000. “Without it we would not have succeeded in maintaining our present level of excellent care,” said Mary Gaughran a spokesperson for the Birches.

They are appealing to volunteers to support them at this year’s mini marathon.

The Birches are happy to process the applications for those who are interested, and a T-Shirt, Sponsor Cards and transport will also be provided. The closing date for application is April 24, however once the maximum number of entrees has been reached registration closes.

It is one of the largest charity events in Ireland and registration usually closes before the final date. To get involved contact Mary Gaughran on 0868899197 or email marygaughran@ online.ie.

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Pamela Chevers, Red Barns Road, winner of the Peugeot 308 Car in the Dundalk Credit Unioin Car Draw receiving the keys from Staurt Agnew of Dundalk Credit Union with Marc Lynn of Lynn,s Motors Newry Road.

AA Advice For Ice and Snow

Drive only as fast as conditions allow, and remember that stopping distances are up to ten times longer in ice and snow; Gentle manoeuvres are the key to safe driving in heavy snow.

Wear comfortable, dry shoes: cumbersome, snow-covered boots will slip on the pedals; Keep to main roads as they are more likely to be gritted.

Clear snow from the roof as well as from windows. Snow piled up on the roof can fall onto the windscreen obscuring your view and can also be a hazard to other road users.

Also make sure that snow is cleared from your headlights and use your dipped lights at all times.

Use your fog lights in freezing fog and switch them

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off afterwards.

How to handle a skid.

Most modern cars have ABS – anti-lock braking system – and many also have Electronic Stability Control. ABS is a brilliant invention. It means that the car automatically releases the brakes and regrips them many times per second. This means the driver can press the brake pedal and keep it pressed – the car does the work for you.

Non-ABS brakes on older cars are different.

They simply stop the wheel completely and that means skidding. While there are advanced driving techniques (‘pumping’ the brake pedal) these won’t be learned in a day and it is far easier to manage your driving so that you never need to brake sharply.

Don’t brake fast under any circumstances – if it’s too late and you have already braked, release them immediately, then reapply, quicker but gently.

Reduce acceleration but don’t take your foot off the accelerator completely.

Use the highest gears possible under the conditions, and as you gently brake, move down in your gears to come to a gradual halt.

If you have an automatic, then under normal driving conditions (motorways, etc) it’s best to select ‘Drive’ and let the gearbox do the work throughout the full gear range. In slippery, snowy conditions you can make driving much safer by selecting ’2′, which limits the gear changes and also makes you less reliant on the brakes. Many modern autos have a ‘Winter’ mode which locks out first gear to reduce the risk of wheel spin.

Check the handbook if you’re not sure.

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2009 Citroen Nemo 1.4HDi Van, White, Double Rear Door, Side Sliding Door, RCL, 12 months DOE, 53k €8950 including VAT

2010 Citroen Berlingo 1.6HDi Van, White, Double Rear Door, Full electrics, Sat Nav, 12 months DOE, 49k €10450 including VAT

2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2 Style, Alloys, Fogs, CD, Remote Locking, Low Tax €270, 21k - €13,950

2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDi Ambiente, CD, Aircon, MFSW, Low Tax of €200, 39k - €17,950

2011 Renault Clio 1.2 Royale 5dr CD, RCL, Fog Lamps, Isofix Prep, Low Tax €280, 46k €8950

2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTI Club 5dr Diesel Alloys, RCL, CD, high mpg,NCT 12/14 , 71k €7450

2008 Chevrolet Kalos 1.2 SE 5dr Central Locking CD Player, Electric Windows NCT2/14 55k €4950

2010 Skoda Yeti 2.0TDI 110BHP Active 2wd Alloys, Fogs, MFSW, Aircon, RCL Tax 6/13 , 10k €17450

2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6HDI VTR+ Auto 7 Seat Alloys, Fogs, A/C, MFSW, FSH, 18k €15950

further STOCK:

2006 Ford Focus 1.6 LX Connection Saloon, Alloys, Fogs, Cd, Electric Windows, Tax 3/13 Nct 5/14 69K €5250 2003 Renault Megane 1.4 Dynamique 5dr, Alloys, Fogs, Central Locking, Cd Player Nct Tested 50k €2950 2007 Mercedes C180 Coupe Sport Edition Auto, Alloys, Fogs, Aircon, CD, NCT 06/13, 68k, FSH - €9,950 2011 Ford Focus 1.6TDCi Sport, Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Alloys, Fogs, CD, Full Electrics, Tax of €200, 26k - €16,450

All trade-ins welcome or discount given for straight deal

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