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Man stabbed as he was sitting in his car Thursday, 4th April, 2013. Vol. 6, Issue 14 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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By Niamh Kirk

A local man is in a stable condition in hospital after being stabbed in Dundalk town centre over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to this serious incident which took place on Patrick Street at around 6.30pm on Saturday March 30.

56-year-old Terence Murray was sitting in his car, a grey Renault, when three young men approached. One of the men is said to have gotten into the car and stabbed Mr Murray, inflicting injuries to his face, neck and arm. The father of two got out of his car and made it to a nearby pub where he raised the alarm.

Gardaí say he then left the bar and collapsed on the street outside.

The emergency services attended the scene and Mr

Murray was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda for emergency treatment. Over the weekend he was reported to be in a critical condition, but stable.

He was later taken to the St. James’s Hospital, Dublin for further treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The three men fled the scene and they ran down Patrick Street, towards De la Salle Terrace. Gardaí conducted door to door investigations and are examining CCTV footage from the night and are appealing for information.

Investigating Gardaí would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information to contact the Gardaí at Dundalk 042-9388400, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

Hundreds Join Ray for 5k

Ray Darcy leads the 5k through the streets

Hundreds of local people braved the icy conditions on Thursday last to take part in the ‘Join Ray for 5K run’.

The event proved to be a huge success with regular partici-

pants on the local circuit being joined by first time athletes who took up the challenge to get more excerise.

The event was promoted by radio DJ and much loved Irish

personality Ray D’Arcy who visited Killarney, Clonmel, Westport and Dublin as well as Dundalk to run 5K during the week.This was the first time the Continued on page 10

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Concern at lack of progress for Narrow Water Sinn Féin Louth TD Gerry Adams has expressed his concern at the lack of meaningful progress by several of the North’s government departments in respect of the Narrow Water Bridge project and has called for ‘urgency’ by the departments in the north to ensure that the project is completed by the June 2015 deadline.

The construction of the Narrow Water bridge was approved last October by the Special EU Programmes Body under INTERREG IV. Deputy Adams said: “Following the approval of the Narrow Water Bridge project in October 2012 Louth County Council approached the Department of Regional

Development (DRD) in the North and the relevant authorities in this state to secure a Bridge Order to allow the project to go ahead.

“The Bridge Order has been approved for the southern side of the bridge but DRD Minis-

ter Danny Kennedy has only this week announced that the draft orders are going out in the North to consultation next month”, stated Deputy Adams.

The Louth TD continued to state that at the same time

and in a response to a recent letter from me the north’s Minister for Finance and Personnel (DFP) Sammy Wilson revealed that his officials are ‘currently critically reviewing the project and working with colleagues in Depart-

Council to erect plaque in honour of tragic colleague

By Paul Byrne

DUNDALK Town Council are to erect a monument in his memory close to the spot where their colleague, Stephen Fergus, tragically drowned last year.

Mr Fergus was a caretaker for Dundalk Town Council and worked in the Town Hall. Cllr Oliver Morgan had tabled a motion during March’s monthly Dundalk town council meeting asking: “That this council mark the regrettable drowning at Soldier`s Point of our late lamented col-

league Stephen Fergus, by erecting a commemorative plaque at Soldier`s Point adjacent to the existing plaque to the memory of the two light-keepers who drowned in the channel”.

However he was informed by the Town Clerk Frank Pentony that Mr Fergus’s colleagues in the town council had already started plans to erect a memorial with each donating money to pay for the cost of the plaque.

Speaking after the meeting Cllr Morgan said he was happy to hear that there were already plans in place to mark the pass-

ment of Environment (DOE) and DRD to ensure all relevant planning conditions are adhered to and statutory approvals sought’.

“I have written to Sammy Wilson and Danny Kennedy asking that they prioritise this issue and expedite any assessments and consultations.

“This bridge is a vital economic and strategic infrastructure project for the border region. Its impact is potentially greater than the €18 million needed to construct it.

“Every effort now needs to be made by the Irish government and the Executive to accelerate the construction of this bridge”, concluded Mr Adams.

ing of Stephen Fergus.

The plaque is expected to be erected within the next month.

Mr Fergus drowned whilst travelling out on a small punt to help another vessel which was having engine trouble.

However, he went missing shortly afterwards when the punt capsised.

An extensive search was launched involving various Coast Guard units, Clogherhead RNLI and Dundalk Sub Aqua Club and his body was recovered at the entrance to Dundalk Bay that evening.

Banned from the Leprechaun hunt on Sunday road for 40 years 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 available on the day.

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.

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

A man who told Dundalk District Court that he wants to be a good role model for his fouryear-old daughter was sentenced to six months in prison and disqualified from driving for 40 years.

Andrew Connors with an address at 14 Rossfield Avenue, Tallaght, was convicted of driving without insurance for a seventh time and also pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified.

It was stated in evidence that the defendant, who was stopped at Dumleck, Castlebellingham, on July 5, 2012, had been serving a 40year ban and that he gave a false name when stopped. The 29-year-

old married man had been carrying out Community Service until taken into custody.

It was stated by his solicitor that Mr Connors has a shocking disregard for the rules of the road and knows that he won’t drive again. He added that his client, who had been driving his sister’s car, was intent on being a good role model for his daughter.

Judge William Hamill imposed a five month prison sentence for having no insurance and for driving while disqualified he sentenced him to six months and banned for 40 years. Others charges were taken into account.

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

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Mixed news on waiting lists in hospitals

By Niamh Kirk

Last week the reduced waiting lists for services in Louth County Hospital was welcomed

by Louth’s Government TDs. However, at the same time the waiting list for admission to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has skyrocketed.

There has been an average of 16 people waiting on trolleys in the corridors of Our Lady

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of Lourdes since the beginning of March, many of whom are there for more than 24 hours. The situation peaked last week when there were 28 people waiting on a trolley in the Hospital on Wednesday March 27.

At the beginning of this week there were 14 people still waiting on a trolley in the Drogheda Hospital according to the Irish Nurses and

Midwives Association’s ‘Trolley Watch’.

Meanwhile, local politicians celebrated the reduction in waiting lists at Louth County Hospital.

Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick and Labour Deputy Gerald Nash both welcomed the reduction in waiting lists for the Louth Hospital for in-patient and day cases. The figures released by the Depart-

the country,” said Deputy Fitzpatrick.

However in the past two years some services provided in the Louth County Hospital have been restructured and some have been moved to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda under Government plans to streamline the health service.

Cllr Tomas Sharkey highlighted the number of services that have

been lost from the Louth Hospital in recent times, pointing out that this may be one of the reasons for a reduction in the waiting times.

“In the past two years, the Laboratory has been transferred, the laundry is no longer operational, and the X-Ray cover and the Anti Natal Clinics are being moved to Drogheda.

“It has also been revealed to me that in the

past year that a large number of clinics were cancelled in the hospital due to problems with rostering arrangements in the Lourdes.

“If the waiting time is down it is because there are fewer clinics held, and fewer types of clinics. The HSE can promote figures but they cannot deny that they have cut back on the types of treatment,” he said.

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ment for Health last week showed a big drop in waiting times at the Dundalk hospital.

The wait time for inpatient care is now under nine months and there is no wait time for some day procedures. “This is excellent progress made during difficult times, but the Minister is delivering on the commitments he made and patients are benefitting right across

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OVER two thousand people will travel to Dundalk next weekend to take part in and support the All Ireland under 16 girls Basketball finals Liby Dynamites have been selected to host these finals on the weekend of April 13 and 14 and the venues in use will be DkIT and the St Josephs GFC clubrooms in Dromiskin.

Twelve teams will challenge for the ti-

tle of Champions of Ireland and the North East Basketball League will be represented by league champions Killenkere and second placed Longford Torpedoes.

Sadly Liby Dynamites failed to secure a place when missing out by just six points.

Teams will travel from Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo, Waterford, Donegal, Galway, Dublin, Tyrone,

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Games will start in both venues at 10am and finish at 20:30 pm.

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Meanwhile Liby Dynamites girls teams secured top four places in all their age groups with their under 18s and league champion team plus their under

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Failed to produce breath sample

A man who failed to provide a breath sample after being arrested on suspicion of drink driving was banned for four years at Dundalk District Court.

Patrick Grimes of 32 Fatima Park, Dundalk, was arrested by Gardai who were investigating a hit and run accident at Castletown Cross on January 23 this year. The 59-year-old defendant admitted driving the car which was in collision with a wall and another vehicle.

Solicitor, Dermot Lavery, stated that his client was fully insured and the consequences of losing his licence were very severe given that he lives a distance from the town centre.

Judge William Hamill also imposed a fine of €200 in relation to the drink driving, and convicted and fined €250 for the hit and run. Other charges were taken into account.

ICA hold open meeting

The Louth Federation of the ICA are holding an open meeting in Wellington Hall on St Mary’s Road on Monday April 8at 8pm.

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A man who was trying to act as a Good Samaritan after a man was seen lying on the road, was discovered to be driving without insurance when he attempted to return to the scene.

Conor Faulkner of 48 St Oliver’s Park, Castlebellingham, admitted driving without insurance on September 10,2012, but revealed he only did so as he wanted to assist the man on the road.

The defendant told the court that he was a passen-

ger in the car with his former girlfriend which was being driven on the dual carriageway near Xerox.

His former girlfriend said she saw a man on the road and he felt they should go back to help. As the driver was afraid to do so, he offered to drive.

The barrier on the roadway meant that he had to continue driving and return to the other side via a roundabout.

He stopped when he got to the area where the man had

been seen and it was there that he came to the attention of Gardai.

The 21-year-old single man, who has a three-year old daughter, had no previous convictions. Solicitor, Eleanor Kelly, stated that he was unemployed but trying to get on a course for which he would need to drive and as a result she asked the judge not to impose a disqualification.

Judge William Hamill convicted and fined the defendant €400.

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Weekly Quiz

1 Europe Budapest is the capital city of what country?

2 Religion Saint Linus was the second man to hold what post?

3Song and Dance What crooner recorded the classic album, ‘Songs for swinging lovers’?

4 Local

By What name is local businessman Lord Ballyedmund known in Co Louth.

5 Poetry Who wrote The Cremation of Sam MaGee? 6 Business In what American city was the Levi Strauss company originally based.

7 Television In the series Minder, what was Arthur Daly’s favorite Drink?

8 Food and drink What type of cake

gets its name for the French for lighteneing?

9 Ireland In what city is Ceant Railway Station?

10 Rock and Pop How were Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfeild known when they sang together in the 1960’s?

This Weeks Stinker….

Elizabeth Taylor played Pearl Flaghoople in one of her last movies, but who was Peral’s Flagloople’s more famous son in law?

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Athletic club thanks

Dundalk IT Students’ Union delegates at the annual Congress of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). USI Congress is taking place this week in the Carlton Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe. Over 250 students from 24 students’ unions will discuss the future of the higher education sector and elect a new president for 2013/2014.

Dundalk hotel goes on the market The Park Inn Hotel just outside Dundalk has gone on the market for €1.75million.

The hotel was officially opened in March 2005 with three stars, boasting impressive features such as an ajoining golf course, leisure complex and a helipad. The ambitious project also had six five-aside soccer pitches,

four junior suites and a conference centre.

Originally owned by developer Philip Kirk, the hotel later changed hands and Robert Lynne took over, rebranding it the Park Hotel.

However, despite his best efforts to keep it going, it closed its doors in 2010 and examiners KPMG were appointed.

For a time parts of the hotel were rented out to people who lived in the hotel as property guardians.

The hotel and lands around it are not necessarily being sold together and the extensive lands may return to their original pastoral use.

The hotel has 80 guest rooms, bars, restaurants,

and 20 ft pool and leisure facilities. This is set on 96 acres of land on which there is an 18 hole golf course but there are indications that in the immediate future reverting to farming land might be the better option.

The land is high quality agiricultual potential which currently in higher demand than golf courses.

Mountpleasant AC would like to thank all their friends who made the Easter Monday races a great success.

In particular they thank Michael Rice for the use of his builders’ yard for parking and Aidan Stewart of The Left Bank for the most welcome soup which went down a treat on a bitterly cold day.

Also to Georgina, Ciaran and Catherine who were in charge of results and, most importantly, the young and old runners from near and far who continually support the race.

The event featured the Sean Craven 5K Road race which once again proved to be a huge hit with competitive athletes along with walkers and joggers.

There were also juvenile road races for athletes from the ages of six up to 16.

Car Boot Sale Car Boot Sale for the Irish Heart Foundation in St Pat’s GFC Hall, Lordship, Co Louth on Sunday April 14 from 10.30 to 3pm.

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5k Dalton Dullaghan (406) finishes the

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Śmigus-dyngus (znany także jako: Poniedziałek Wielkanocny, Lany Poniedziałek) – zwyczaj, pierwotnie słowiański. Śmigus polegał na symbolicznym biciu witkami wierzby lub palmami po nogach i wzajemnym oblewaniu się wodą, co symbolizowało wiosenne oczyszczenie z brudu i chorób, a w późniejszym czasie także i z grzechu.

Na śmigus nałożył się zwyczaj dyngusowania, dający możliwość wykupienia się pisankami od podwójnego lania. Nie wiadomo, kiedy te dwa obyczaje się połączyły.

Nazwa święta składa się z dwóch słów “śmigus” oraz “dyngus” i zawiera w sobie opis jego przebiegu. Osoby, które nie wykupiły się podarkami (tradycyjnie pisankami) były oblewane wodą.

Dyngus po słowiańsku nazywał się włóczebny. Wywodzi się go od wiosennego zwyczaju składania wzajemnych wizyt u znajomych i rodziny połączonych ze zwyczajowym poczęstunkiem, a także i podarunkiem, zaopatrzeniem w żywność na drogę. Wizytom towarzyszyły śpiewy o charakterze ludowym i religijnym. Dyngus dla uboższych, nie mających bogatych znajomych, stał się sposobem na wzbogacenie jadłospisu i okazją pokosztowania niecodziennych dań (jeśli zawędrowali np. do dworu).

Włóczebnicy mieli przynosić szczęście, a jeśli nie zostali należycie za tę usługę wynagrodzeni smakołykami i jajkami, robili gospodarzom różne nieprzyjemne psikusy (co dla skąpych gospodarzy było pierwszym dowodem pecha).

Mam nadzieję, że lanie w tym roku było umiarkowanie mokre i ciepłe. Mam też nadzieję, że udały się Wam prima aprilisowe żarty. I mimo wietrznej pogody Święta były okazją do odpoczynku i miłego spędzenia czasu w gronie najbliższych.

W minioną środę, w świetlicy na Muirhevnamor odbył się Festiwal Kultur, w której Simul Polonia zaprezentował tradycyjne polskie dania (min.: bigos i kartoflankę, wiosenny twarożek z rzodkiewką i szczypiorkiem oraz tradycyjne baby wielkanocne i polskie ciasta, wedliny, sery, smalec z ogórkiem kiszonym).

A już w najbliższy piątek 5 kwietnia i sobotę 6 kwietnia Simul Polonia weźmie udział w akcji charytatywnej polegającej na pakowaniu zakupów w tesco long walk; wciąż jeszcze szukamy wolentariuszy gdyż kas jest sporo, piatek i sobota to zawsze dni, w którym przewija się sporo klientów a czas mamy między 10tą a 18tą. Akcja wspomaga dzieci w Rumunii.

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Sam arrives at St Pat’s

The arrival of Sam Maguire to St Patricks GFC in Lordship proved a huge attraction as a large crowd turned out to see the famous trophy on Tuesday of last week.

Leo McLoone, who helped Donegal win the All-Ireland title in September, was much in demand as he posed for photos and chatted with young and not so young fans of Gaelic Foobtall.

Also on display for the event was the Joe Ward Cup which St Patricks won following their Senior Champion- Local children pictured with Donegal star, Leo McLoone, and the Sam Magu ire Cup during at visit to St ship victory last Patrick’s GFC on Tuesday of last week year.

From Page 1 run has come to Dundalk since it began three years ago. The event began and finished at the Lisdoo and looked an impressive sight as the hundreds of luminous yellow T-shirts made their way through the town centre and back back Seatown.

The aim was simple, to improve general health by encouraging people off the couch and run to the other side of the 5km mark. The message was that running is inexpensive, needing no equipment or facilities but relies on motivation; and focusing on a goal and running with others is a great way to stay upbeat.

The organisers had even provided four-week training schedules to help build runners up so they were ready to impress Ray on the day.

Despite the cold weather and the snow storm in the middle of the race, there were plenty of smiling faces as athletes crossed the line.

Man put super glue in neighbour’s locks A man who put paint across his neighbour’s car and put super glue into the locks of a house could offer no explanation for his behaviour.

Liam Mullen, 62 Bachelors Walk, Dundalk, appeared at Dundalk District Court following the incident

on February 5 this year and was given a two month suspended sentence for his actions.

It was stated that on the date in question a man in Bachelors Walk had paint put across his car and the front door lock damaged,

causing €100 damage. It was also discovered that three locks had super glue put in them and each cost €180 to fix.

Solicitor, Dermot Lavery, stated that this was drunken, loutish and meaningless acts against people he had no

grudge against.

“He is 45 and at an age when he should be past this sort of behaviour but he has made personal and written apologies to his neighbours”, added Mr Lavery.

The solicitor stated that his client is a carer for an

elderly relative and while he does take a drink, it doesn’t lead to criminality.

Judge William Hamill imposed a two-month prison sentence but suspended it for six months on account of the guilty plea and the fact that compensation was paid.

Easter at The Market Bar

Support act, Catalyst at the Market Bar

on Easter Sunday

Jenny Gray, Chloe Lynch, Clara Callan and Niamh O’Connor Paula McArdle and Marie Brennan

Kerry and Conor Petticrew

Tara Gallagher with Emma and Siobhan Crawley

eek Nollaig Bravender and Bernard Verb

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Simon Community Fundraisers The Simon Community team in Dundalk are preparing to kick off a busy fundraising period for the charity with a team of volunteers busy organising a huge bag packing drive next month.

The TESCO Bag Pack on Friday May 17 and Saturday May 18 will cover nine stores across

Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan and the charity are looking for over 300 volunteers to help out.

Their target is to raise €20,000 so if you can help, please contact them on 042 9339583 or email info@dundalksimoncommunity. com.

Driver was having a very traumatic day

A man who was having a very traumatic day took a few drinks at a friends house before he was stopped by Gardai while driving over the limit.

Kevin Rafferty of Conlon’s XL Shop, Alphonsus Road, Dundalk, was also convicted of having no insurance when he appeared at Dundalk District Court following the incident on May 22, 2012.

Solicitor, Sean T O’Reilly, told the court that on the day in question the defendant’s mother had been diagnosed with a serious illness. It was a very traumatic day and he went to a friend’s house where he had a few drinks.

He stated that his client knows that he shouldn’t have driven and that he apologised to the court.

Judge William Hamill fined the 22-yearold defendant €150 for the drink driving offence and disqualified him for six months, while he imposed a €350 fine in relation to having no insurance.

They are also looking for people to run for us in this year’s FLORA Women’s Mini Marathon. If you are interested please ring Yvonne on 042 9339583.

Remember every €2 raised will provide four meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper) for one person.

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Running 5k for Ray

Niall Breslin and Aibheann O’Hare Rhona O’Hagan with Ray Darcy

Laura and Martin Duffy

Running through sleet and rain to win the 5k For Ray was Patrick Murphy

Debbie Mullen and Col in Mullen

Alison Gregory and Ciara Whately

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More gold medals for local martial arts competitors Four senior members of the Martial Arts School of Fitness competed in the final round of the Kickboxing Ireland (KBI) Senior National Championships.

After competing in round one a few weeks ago, round two took place in Dublin last week and saw Fidelma Martin, Sallie McArdle, Enda Kelly and Conor Cleary enter into various sections and competing for the coveted titles.

Assistant instructor Fidelma Martin had a tough final against the current national continuous title-holder from Dublin and settled for a silver medal and

a ranking of second in Ireland.

Conor Cleary entered the novice section of the senior point fighting and competing in the final rounds against men from Dublin and Edenderry. The 17-yearold finished his day with a silver medal.

Sallie Mc Ardle made her comeback to win a whirlwind hat-trick of gold medals and National Champion titles, after several years off the circuit.

Sallie entered the veteran sections for point and continuous fighting in the first round winning both and went on to enter the light contact senior ladies division

Fidelma Martin, Sallie Mc Ardle, Enda Kelly and Conor Cleary

and won it, with her final opponent not scoring once throughout the three rounds.

Enda Kelly (17) competed in his first Senior National Championships with his bo staff weapon. After winning

round one, Enda went back for round two and took gold, securing his Irish National Champion title for weapons.

Both Enda and Sallie not only won National titles, they also win a place on the KBI/WAKO

Irish National Kickboxing Team and the chance to compete for European titles in the coveted and prestigious WAKO European Championships in December. MAS-F Juniors take to the floor on April 14.

Fell asleep at bus stop after stealing wine A man who stole three bottles of wine from a shop was apprehended within a short time after falling asleep at a bus stop.

Edwin Kavangh with addresses at 100 Rockfield Close, Ardee, and 147 Ashfield, North Road, Drogheda, appeared at Dundalk District Court as a result of his actions where he also faced drink driving and related charges.

The court heard that on March 23 this year, he stole three bottles of wine from a supermarket in Ardee, and that he broke a door handle on the shop valued at €20, leading to a criminal damage charge.

The 42-year-old was found shortly afterwards asleep at a bus stop and was very drunk at the time.

The defendant also pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving and driving while disqualified following an incident on October 27 last year.

The court was told that Mr Kavanagh had two previous drink driving convictions and had been serving seven year driving ban.

Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that drink was at the root of all of his client’s offences.

He added that as the defendant was known in the shop, there was

no prospect of him getting away with the theft.

He pointed out that attempts had been made to deal with the addiction but he had fallen off the wagon and was drinking to excess in recent times.

Mr McDonnell pointed out that his client had spent a number of days in custody and this had a great affect on him.

As a result he asked that the case be dealt with in a way that wouldn’t deprive him of his liberty.

Judge William Hamill adjourned the case for a Community Service Report until April 3, 2013.

Make-A-Wish fundraiser being held at The Marshes The fundraising effort for the Make A Wish Foundation will be in the Marshes Shopping Centre from April 5 to 7.

It is the aim of local char-

ity fundraiser Gerry Lennon to see every child in County Louth who is with the Make a Wish Foundation have their wish granted as soon as possible.

The wish is a time of pure magic and joy for the children.

It gives a respite from doctors, hospitals and treatments.

It also gives long lasting memories for a family, whatever the future might hold.

The raffle for the €30k car will not take place until

November but it is hoped that all the wishes will be granted by then.

“As soon as there is enough tickets sold, the kids in Co Louth will get

their wish granted.

“So we hope to have wishes granted for these kids in the early summer,” said Gerry.

Over the weekend tick-

ets for the brand new Volkswagon Polo that is being raffled will be on sale in the Marshes SC. All are asked to support the event.

Jack L at The Spirit Store

Majella Mc Ardle, Claire Ward and Fion nuala Gaffney at Jack L on Sunday night

Jacqui Rogers, Eileen Corcoran, Dara Murphy and Anne Corcoran.

Jack L at the Spirit Store on Easter Sunday.

Tara Mc Donnell and Sinead Forde.

Vera Gallagher, Rebecca and Andy Califf and Tracy Mc Guinness.

Martha Casey and Charlene Walsh.

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DkIT students promote The Gathering event

Michael Duffy with singer SJ Mc Ardle and Des Donleavy at The Spirit Store on Sunday.

DkIT’s fourth year PR students are working alongside Dundalk Stadium to promote County Louth through the Gathering 2013 by creating a mythical themed event ‘Louth The Land of Legends’ to take place on May 3.

This event will represent the very best of Irish culture, tradition and sport, allowing guests to experience Ireland’s unique sense of fun. The evening will display the mythical history of county Louth alongside what the county has to offer. Local produce market stalls will give you a taste of

Louth, mythical characters and dancers will grace the Stadium with greyhound and horse racing throughout the evening also.

The Gathering 2013 is in full swing with Ireland opening its arms to thousands of friends and family from all over the world, calling them home to celebrate in villages, towns and cities by means of various ‘Gathering’ events to help promote Ireland’s heritage.

Louth The Land of Legends is an opportunity to promote County Louth as a tourist attraction and

bring an abundance of people to the area as well as lifting morale amongst locals.

A team of DkIT’s fourth year PR students are working alongside the Stadium as part of their final year project to push tourism in Co. Louth and generate a positive image to the ‘Wee’ county as a whole.

Louth The Land of Legends launch night will take place on Friday April 12. For further information on ‘Louth The Land of Legends’ at Dundalk Stadium visit: www.dundalkstadium.com

Una Sheils, Teresa Murnaghan and Suzanne Smyth enjoying the entertainment in The Spirit Store on Sunday.

Dermot Murphy and Neil Cooney at the Jack L concert in The Spirit Store on Sunday.

Out & About at the Weekend

Enjoying a night out at The Market Bar at the weekend.

The Sound Shop presents

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Claire and Jim Byrne at the Jack L concert in The Spirit Store.

Vincent and Ann Callan at the Market Bar on Easter Sunday.

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

Marie Brennan, Adi Carolan, Paula Mc Ardle, Tereza Kieran and Emmett Carolan.

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Lock-Up returns

Bernadette White and Mairead Hanratty at the Jack L concert.

AS WELL as the festivals main stages, the little stage with a big local focus, the Lock –Up will make a welcome return.

Featuring local singer songwriters bands and DJs the Lock-Up has generated a great atmosphere at the annual festival as long time supporters join first

time listeners to a big attraction for hear some the best local festival goers Dundalk has to offer.

This year is boasting some additions to the Lock-Up as there will be a ‘clandestine, bass-only room’, a revamped sound system as well as offering an audio visual edge with a projection display.

The stage has been

Massive Punk and Trash Metal night for O’Connells

and late night festival revellers.

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This Friday night, April 5, for all things hardcore head to O Connells on Quay Street.

Local promotors New Day Rising have booked some very interesting bands for a night of fun and mayhem. Two of Finland’s finest punk bands “ Ylivallan Orjat and Rikoslaki “ are doing a short three-date Irish tour and have selected Dundalk as a place to play.

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Ylivallan Orjat are as hard as it gets in punk terms. Fronted by female vocalist Elizabeth the band play fast and furious all out punk. Rikoslaki site a much broader set of influences including Dr Feelgood, Stranglers, SLF, PIL, The Meteors and Motörhead. Dublin trash/horror band Pagan Riot will make their first ever Dundalk appearance on the night, pure manic craic from these guys.

For fans of Sabbath, Slayer, NIN, White Zombies and the Misfits, this is the band for you. Opening the night are Athlone based punk band “Makeshift” influenced by bands such as Nofx, Bad Religion, The Rabble, Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise the bands live shows are starting to make an impact wherever they play. All in all a night for those who like it fast and loud. Doors at 8.30, first band at 9pm and admission is €6.

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Over to you QUESTION: Do you agree with animal welfare groups who say the Grand National should be banned?

Dominic Keating

Brendan Connolly

Dessie O’Rourke

Lillian Lee

No, I wouldn’t agree with that. The race has been going on for about 100 years and there haven’t been too many fatalities in that time.

Yes, I think it should be banned.

I don’t like the race at all. It’s too dangerous for both horse and rider.

At least the jockey has a choice to take part unlike the poor horse.

In my opinion it should be up to the owner of the horse whether he takes part in the race or not. I think it’s a bit heavy handed to ban it outright.

No I think they are overreacting a bit. As long as the necessary safety precautions are in place I think it’s ok to go ahead with it.

Tommy O’Donoghue I wouldn’t agree at all. The Grand National is the greatest event of all the sports. These people are overreacting. Banning the race would be ridiculous.

Local cyclists enjoy a very productive weekend EASTER proved to be a very fruitful weekend for Cuchullainn Cycling Club, with cyclists active in three races throughout the country.

On Easter Sunday in Batterstown, the IVCA league commenced for 2013. The club’s cyclists have been very successful in this league

down through the years, with Martin Grey taking his second National Championship last season. This year looks to be no different with one round finished and already a Dundalk man has topped the podium.

Jimmy Flynn took the chequered flag in his event, when with 10km

to go he jumped away from the main bunch to bridge up to a lone attacker. The two worked well together to establish a strong lead over the main group.

At the finish Jimmy proved too strong for his rival and was crowned champion. In the other race of the day Sé We-

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ston took third place when he got into the winning break on the first of four laps, while back in the bunch club mate Martin Grey made sure to interfere with any attempts to chase them down.

A Cuchullainn team comprised Owen Martin, Gerry McCabe,

Myles McCorry, Sean Loughran and Peter Tomany traveled to Galway to compete in the 3 Day Rás Chonmara.

The team, spearheaded by Owen, had a great weekend and took 2nd team overall. On the Sunday Owen had a superb ride in the afternoon road stage to make

his way into the winning breakaway, taking second on the stage and moving up to second overall, only 6 seconds of the coveted yellow jersey, which was held

by Stamullen rider Cian Delany.

On the last stage Owen and his team mates attacked from the

gun and never let up the whole day, riding aggressively throughout and making sure the yellow jersey never had a minute to relax. In the end he couldn’t quite find those vital seconds and had to settle for an excellent second place.

Meanwhile in the mountains of Kerry,

the Louth Rás team where preparing for the 2013 race in May, by competing in the 4 day Rás Mumhan.

Ray O’Shaughnessy, Colm Quinn and Ultan O’Callaghan all had good races and got the vital hard miles in the legs ahead of the international race in May.

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David named top photographer Register Saturday for annual Patsy Kelly 5k run

By Paul Byrne

There was great excitement at Dundalk Photographic Society’s “Photographer of the Year” competition held in March.

The Photographer of the Year competition is the culmination of the monthly competitions within the club and its only after several rounds, members can qualify for the final.

Club-members who competed in the final in the senior section were Gabriel O’Shaughnessy, David Martin, Ciaran DeBhal, Charlie Flynn and Tony McDonnell.

In the advanced section club-members competing were Evalds Gaspazins, Damien O’Malley, Alex Coroliu, Michael Mackin and Pat McHenry.

All of the competitors presented 12 of their favourite images, drawn from the earlier rounds, to the judging panel.

The three man judging panel was made up of Mark Sedgwick FIPF (Celbridge Camera

By Paul Byrne

“Anybody Home” by David Martin

Club), Paul Stanley AIPF (Dublin Camera Club) and Gerry Kelleher FIPF (Dublin Camera Club).

All three judges remarked on the outstanding quality of the images on display, and commended the society on their consistent performance on the National and international stage.

Tony McDonnell’s beautiful images and Charlie Flynn’s environmental portraits were both highly scored.

Some amazingly creative images by Ciaran deBhal achieved top marks, while Gabriel O’Shaughnessy’s assortment of brilliantly crafted portraits where a big favourite on the night and helped him go on and win the senior colour print section.

However it was David Martin’s magnificent selection of land/sea scape’s coupled together with beautifully lit and softly printed portraits that

Local musicians impress

County Louth’s impressive musical credentials were given a further boost last week as a group of young musicians played for the international delegates at a conference organised as part of Ireland’s Presidency. The event linked to the Department of Education featured harpist Michael O’Neill, Uilleann piper Conal Duffy and his brother, fiddle player, Ciarán Duffy. These young musical ambassadors were nominated by Louth Music Education Partnership to represent the county on this international stage. Rosaleen Molloy, National Director of Music Generation said it was “a wonderful opportunity to showcase some of the country’s finest young musicians and is providing them with the opportunity to perform to an international audience.”

earned him the Monochrome section and ultimately the 2013 DPS Photographer of the Year title.

In the Advanced section Alex Coroliu produced a stunning set of images including some cracking motor-sport and dirt bike shots, which deservedly earned him the colour print title.

There will be an opportunity for members of the public to view the society’s images when

they open this year’s exhibition to the public on the April 20.

The exhibition will be in the Louth County Museum Jocelyn St Dundalk and will run for two weeks.

The official opening will be on the April 19 and will be opened by the Cathaoirleach of Dundalk Town Council Jennifer Green.

Anyone who would like more information please visit www.dundalkphoto.com.

Last year’s inaugural Patsy Kelly 5K run proved to be a huge success with over 500 runners, joggers and walkers taking part on what proved to be a perfect spring evening.

Organisers are hoping this year’s event will prove just as popular with the race set to take place on Saturday April 20 at 6:30pm.

The race is run in memory of Patsy Kelly, who was an active member of the Clan na Gael and North East Runners prior to his untimely passing. He represented both clubs with great pride down through the years.

According to all who met him, Patsy was very much a perfectionist, a trait that was invaluable given his position as groundsman for Clan Na Gael GFC. Anybody interested in taking part should download an application form from http://www.clannagaeldundalk.com/patsy_kelly_5k. html and return it to Adrian in the bar.

There are also entry forms for the PK5K in Felda. Just give them back to Paul Gray or Jim Gonnelly from the North East Runners.

Register Online by going to the following link http://www.runireland.com/active/enter-online and searching for Patsy Kelly. Then simply click on ‘Enter Now’.

There is also a Registration Day on Saturday April 6 between 3pm and 6pm in the Clans clubrooms to assist competitors who would like to enter but have no access to online facilities.

Members of the North East Runners and Clan Na Gael will be there to accept entries and also offer advice or assistance for any new or first time competitors.

The race starts at the top of the Ecco Road and continues onto the Castletown road and into Fr Murray Park and Ice House Hill Park and then through Pearse Park.

From here the race goes onto the Carrick Road and then for the final descent down the Ecco Road to the finish line in the Clans.

Good Vibrations opens this weekend Good Vibrations, the film biography of Terri Hooley father of the Belfast Punk scene has been released nationwide as of last Friday.

The film which has won rave reviews wherever it has shown at film festivals, from places as diverse as Texas and Russia was mainly shot in Dundalk back in 2011.

Richard Dormer is cast as Hooley in the film and he and a number of other star names were in Dundalk for the shoot.

Well known locations like the Spirit Store on the Quay and the red bricks of Broughton Street made their debut on the silver screen along with many locals who were cast as punked-up extras.

Filming took place in September 2011 in Armagh and Dundalk with the locality being chosen because of the parts

according to Hooley speaking when the Dundalk location was selected.

The film depicts how one man with a great passion and drive became an instrumen-

in Brief Annual Meeting

The Cooley – Carlingford Branch of Fine Gael held their AGM last week which was attended by Senator Terry Brennan and Junior Minister for Public Sector Reform Bryan Hayes.

The group discussed ways to enhance the tourism prospects in the peninsula.

However they were particularly grateful to their representative in the Dail Peter Fitzpatrick for securing a new squad car to cover the area and his campaign to see policing improve in the north east.

Three weeks ago Deputy Fitzpatrick highlighted the limited resources Gardai have in North County Louth, calling on Justice Minster Alan Shatter to invest in resources in the area.

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of Dundalk that look very much like Belfast in the 1970s.

“Belfast has changed a lot in the last 30 years, if you were away 20 or 30 years you wouldn’t know the place at all”

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Terri set up the record store Good Vibrations in the early 70’s on one of Belfast’s most bombed streets, Victoria Street.

Carlingford Sailing Club are holding their third auction 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.

Viewing of itmes begins at Noon.

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An 18-year-old girl had to be restrained by her family after she began abusing them when in a drunken state.

Kirsty McCabe of 39 Farndreg Estate, Dundalk, appeared at Dundalk District Court as a result of the incident at her home on March 2 this year.

She faced two public order charges and a criminal damage charge.

It was stated in evidence that on that day, Gardai attended a dispute where the saw Ms McCabe who was very intoxicated. She was being verbally abusive to her parents and

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KIA CEE’D SPORTSWAGON

It follows on closely from the hatchback that was launched just over three months ago.

Kia has dropped the ‘SW’ and is now calling their cee’d estate model the Sportswagon, which deservedly sounds more upmarket in marketing speak.

The Kia cee’d Sportswagon has a footprint of just over 4500mm making it 15mm longer than its predecessor. It can carry 528 litres of cargo up to the load cover with all seats upright and 1642 litres up to the roof with the 60:40 split rear seats folded flat. All of the range has an under-floor storage compartment and side load areas, a retractable luggage cover, load-securing net hooks, a boot light and a 12-volt boot-mounted power socket.

Higher-specification models also have sliding aluminium luggage area rails and straps plus a high-level luggage barrier net to secure objects and prevent them from falling into the passenger compartment.

Roof rails are standard on every model so that extra cargo can be carried outside the car. The cee’d Sportswagon has a payload of up to 500kg and can tow a braked trailer of 1500kg (manual versions).

The Kia cee’d Sportswagon is only available with diesel engines, targeting the fleet markets and the fuel conscious consumer - the entry-level 89bhp 1.4 CRDi engine develops 220Nm of torque from 1500rpm, while the 126bhp 1.6 CRDi raises the torque output to 260Nm from only 1900rpm.

Both transmissions, including the automatic offered with the 1.6-litre engine, are six-speed units, while manual-gearbox models are fitted with Kia’s Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG) fuel-saving, emissions-reducing engine stop/start technology.

The 1.4-litre cee’d Sportswagon is capable of 4.2L/100km(67.3mpg) and has CO2 emissions as low as 109g/km. Manual 1.6-litre versions, with CO2 emissions of 116g/km, are almost as sparing in their use of fuel, with official combined economy of

NEW OCTAVIA ESTATE

4.4L/100km(64.2mpg).

Kia have not left the cee’d Sportswagon short on the standard equipment front – Standard equipment includes luggage area under-floor tray and side tray, a retractable and removable load cover, a boot light and a rear 12-volt power socket and roof rails. Also standard are electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment and a height-adjustable driver’s seat, air conditioning, steering wheelmounted controls, front electric windows with auto up and down function, daytime running lights, remote central locking, cooled glove box, flat-folding 60:40 split rear seats, ambient front lighting, an iPod-compatible audio system with radio and CD player, USB port and Bluetooth connectivity, ESC and VSM, HAC (Hill-start Assist Control), six airbags, speed-sensitive auto door locking and alloy wheels on all 1.6-litre versions.

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Details of the new Skoda Octavia estate have filtered through and we should see them later this year or early 2014. The new model has a bigger footprint than the predessor; 4660mm (l) x 1810mm (w) which makes it 90mm longer and 45mm wider.

The Boot space measures 610 litres and increases to 1,740 litres with the rear seats down, which is 85 litres more than its predecessor. With the front passenger seat folded down the car will carry objects up to 2.92 metres in length.

The new Octavia Estate will be available with the choice

of : two petrol and two diesel engines with power outputs ranging from 105PS (1.2 TSI, 1.6 TDI CR) to 150PS - all engines will feature stop/start.

sensors, driver fatigue sensor, driving mode selection (eco/ comfort/sport/custom), dualzone air conditioning with humidity sensor, front fog There will be three trim lights and rear electric window levels for the Octavia Estate (with child safety switch).

‘S’, ‘SE’ and ‘Elegance’.

The Octavia Estate Standard equipment ‘Elegance’ gains 17” ‘Teron’ highlights on the ‘S’ model alloys with anti-theft wheel includes 16” ‘Minoris” alloy bolts, Alcantara and leather wheels, Bluetooth, DAB radio, trim, Amundsen satellite ESC incl ABS, EBV, MSR, navigation with proximity ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR, climate sensor, auto dimming rear control air conditioning and view mirror, cruise control, a touchscreen “Bolero” with intelligent light assistant proximity sensor interface. (includes high beam assistant, The ‘SE’ adds 16” ‘Ilias’ rain sensor and auto dimming alloys with anti-theft wheel rear view mirror) and MFSW bolts, acoustic rear parking radio and telephone.

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NEW RENAULT ZOE

Renault have just announced details of the new Zoe. The plug-in ZOE is a plug-in electric car – which means you have to charge it up – it is not a hybrid and relies purely on electric power.

The range from one charge is around 97 kilometres/60 miles in cold weather and nearer to 145 kilometres/90 miles in more temperate conditions.

The Renault ZOE has a top speed of 135kph(84mph) from its 65kW electric motor which has the equivalent output to 88hp conventional engine. You do not have the change gear and acceleration is fairly brisk.

At speeds up to 29kph(18mph) the ZOE has a voice that warns pedestrians that the vehicle is approaching – the driver can choose between three different sounds, while it is possible to turn off the warning system by simply pressing a button.

The ZOE features a Chameleon charger which is patented by Renault; this charger is compatible with all power levels from 3kW up to 43kW. Charging batteries at a charging station can take between 30 minutes and nine hours, with 80 per cent of

full battery power able to be achieved within 30 minutes using a Rapid Charger 43 kW AC power source.

There are three trim levels ‘Expression’, ‘Dynamique Zen’ and ‘Dynamique Intens’.

Standard equipment includes 15-inch Aerobase wheel trims on Michelin ENERGY E-V tyres, R-Link – voice controlled TomTom satellite navigation with 7” touchscreen, 4x20W radio, USB input, jack, SD multimedia and Bluetooth®, ‘Range OptimiZEr’ – bimodal braking system, heat pump and Michelin Energy E-V tyres, Chameleon charger allowing recharge time of 30 minutes to 9 hours, Econometer, battery gauge and integrated mileage counter, Eco mode: reduces power delivery and reprogrammes heating and air conditioning systems to maximise range, Z.E. Connect – remote monitoring of battery charge and range, Z.E. (hot/cold) pre-conditioning of interior temperature (when vehicle on charge), Z.E. Voice – low speed pedestrian warning, Climate Control, Cruise Control, LED Day Time Running Lights,

ESC, ASR Traction control and Understeer control, Hill Start Assist, Renault keycar, ISOFIX mountings on front passenger seat and outer rear seats, TFT instrument display, Height and reach adjustable steering wheel, Privacy glass to rear side and tailgate windows, R.A.I.D. (Renault AntiIntruder Device) auto door locking over 8kph(5mph) and a Speed Limiter.

The next level up adds 16inch Aerotronic wheel trims on Michelin ENERGY E-V tyres, Hands-free key card, My Z.E. Inter@ctive – remote battery charging and air conditioning/ heating activation, 4x35W Arkamys 3D digital sound system, Auto lights and wipers, Z.E. Digital – remote access to R-Link store e.g. email access), Leather steering wheel, Electric rear windows and Rear parking sensors.

There are a number of options such as Metallic paint (Energy Blue, Calico Grey, Neptune Grey, Diamond Black, Brazil Brown) and Z.E. Live Services (HD Traffic updated, speed camera alerts, TomTom Places search and weather forecasts).

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