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Rose-Anna caught up in Boston horror Wednesday, 17th April, 2013. Vol. 6, Issue 16 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
By Paul Byrne
Barely an hour after celebrating a personal best in the Boston City marathon, Dundalk runner Rose-Anna Hoey’s joy turned to devastation as she heard about the horrific explosions which killed three people and injured many more after Monday afternoons race. Rose-Anna finished the race in a personal best time of 2 hours 58.11 minutes achieving her goal in running a sub three hour marathon and was warming down back at her hotel when she heard the awful news. Two explosions had ripped through the Boston Marathon’s crowded finish line Monday afternoon, killing at least three people and injuring more than 141 (at time of going to press). Posting on her Facebook page
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on Monday evening RoseAnne thanked everybody for their support and sent her best wishes to all those affected by the blast. “Thank you to everyone for all of your love, support and concern on this sad sad day. Please think of those who innocently went out today to watch/cheer/ support normal people run ‘the race of their lives’, and who never made it home tonight. So devastating.... It really puts the important things in life into perspective.” read the message. Rose-Anna and her husband Continued on page 8
Pat Marmion and Louth County Museum curator, Brian Walsh, examine the letters
By Niamh Kirk AFTER 90 years the last letters of executed men, Jimmy Melia from Dundalk and Thomas McKeown from
Bellurgan, are finally making their way back to the condemned men’s families. Copies of the letters written just before their execution in 1923 are now in Louth
County Museum after being handed over on Friday by the daughter-in-law of Alphonsis Marmion, the man entrusted to deliver them. Continued on page 8
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Man branded ‘completely untruthful’ after crash A man who was involved in a crash in the early hours of the morning was branded “completely untruthful” and a “smart alec” after he claimed his then 16-yearold companion had been the driver. Eamonn Bishop (25) of 80 Carrickasticken Rd, Forkhill, Armagh, who had a drink driving charge struck out due to an error on the charge sheet, denied driving the car which crashed on The Ramparts on June 26. However, Judge Flann Brennan dismissed his account as he convicted the defendant - who had previously been disqualified following a drink driving conviction - of failing to provide information to Gardai at the scene.
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“My view is that Eamonn Bishop was driving the car and I don’t accept his evidence. He is completely untruthful and tired to conceal the whole matter. He tried to act like a smart alec and hide the number plate and blame somebody else for this”, commented the judge who pointed out that this was not the matter he had to deal with. “Whether he was driving or not, the offence is failing to give information and according to his own evidence, he didn’t give it. He offered a ridiculous excuse that he didn’t understand the Garda’s question”, he added. The court heard that on the date, Garda Bergin had attended the scene of
a traffic accident where a silver Mercedes had crashed into a wall at the tennis club. She saw two men –whom she described as being intoxicated - walking away and noticed that the rear number plate had been removed. One of the men, James Parkin, stated that Eamonn Bishop was driving, but Mr Bishop refused to give his name on two occasions. He had been carrying a number plate which he then threw into the river. It emerged in evidence that the two men had been at a house party earlier in the morning, but had not previously known each other. When it was put to Mr Parkin by the defence
barrister that he was driving he denied this saying that he did not know how to drive, while there was a shocked outburst from the gallery at the suggestion. Mr Bishop stated that Mr Parkin was the driver and that he was “delighted to get a spin in a €25,000 car”. A witness stated that the two men
called to his house and that the defendant was not driving. Mr Bishop stated that he removed the number plate and threw it in the river as he panicked and thought he might be get the car taken away within an hour or two. The vehicle was a company car from his father’s motor trade busi-
ness and he was afraid he would lose his car and job, while also being thrown out of his house. Medical evidence suggested that Mr Parkin’s injuries would have been caused by a passenger seatbelt as opposed to a driver seatbelt. Judge Flann Brennan imposed a fine of €1,000.
Briege, Allsun and Pat Kelly. Allsun celebrated her 21st birthday at the Barleycorn on Saturday night. See pages 10 & 12
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Probation for Martin claims a stunning cruelty to children All-Ireland boxing crown A woman who pleaded guilty to a charge of cruelty to children was placed on probation at Dundalk District Court. When evidence in the case was heard in December the court was told that the woman was looking after her seven year old niece and five year old nephew, while their mother was in Nigeria. The 42-year-old woman came to the attention of the authorities after the boy told a teacher that his aunt
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had struck him with the buckle of a belt. As a result, the children were taken into care and their aunt appearing before the court. Judge Flann Brennan was told that the children’s mother was now back in Dundalk and that the defendant no longer sees them. It was also stated that the woman is awaiting a decision on whether she can remain in the country or not.
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Dundalk’s growing reputation on the amateur boxing scene was further enhanced recently when Martin O Donnachadha landed the Leinster and All-Ireland titles. Last month, the 11-year-old from Dealgan Boxing Club stepped into the ring on his maiden voyage into the world of boxing. In the other corner stood Ciaran O Poil from Kilcullen Boxing Club in Kildare, in the final of Leinster championships which were held in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Watched nervously by his family in the large crowd Martin boxed with determination and skill over 3 x 1.5 min rounds to claim his very first Leinster title by winning the fight on a scoreline of 12 - 8. This victory auto-
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matically qualified him to box the winner of the Connacht Boy 1 championships in the All-Ireland Final on Saturday April 6, his opponent this time was Yannick Scheerer from St. Anne’s club in
Westport, Co Mayo. Taking to the canvas at the National Stadium, Martin began well and was leading 3-2 at the end of the first round, before increasing the lead to two points in the second.
Having superbly defended his lead in the third, a delighted Martin’s hand was raised by the referee to announce him as All Ireland champion at Boy 1, 70kgs. What a thrill for a
talented young boxer to realise that by training hard and being disciplined it’s entirely possible to achieve his dream and to emulate exactly what those great names had done before him.
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A verbal altercation in a night club that developed into a scuffle on the street in the early hours of the morning resulted in a man being punched and being pushed against a wall. As a result of the incident Martin Coburn and Dermot Coburn, pleaded guilty to assault at Dundalk District Court where they avoided a conviction after agreeing to pay compensation of €1,000. Solicitor for Dermot Coburn, Sean T O’Reilly, stated that on the night of July 11, 2011, words were exchanged between his client and the injured party at a night club.
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He added that there was a ‘history’ between the complainant and his client’s extended family and he accepted that he did strike him outside the night club. He pointed out that this action was not something he and his family had lived up to. The solicitor pointed out that his client was involved in a lot of charity work and it is rare that such a person would find themselves in court. The 27-year-old has a daughter making her First Holy Communion this year and he was anxious to avoid a conviction. Meanwhile, Solicitor, James MacGuill, stated that his client had been trying to do the right thing in acting as peacemaker
before becoming involved in the assault. He pointed out that CCTV shows that he was not involved initially but was trying to calm things down. He stated that things got out of control and accepted that his client had grabbed the injured party and pushed him against a wall. Both men were anxious to avoid convictions and Judge Flann Brennan said that a contribution of €1,000 be made as he found the facts proven and dismissed the case. “I will give you a second chance but don’t ever do anything like this again as you will be in far more trouble if you do”, added Judge Brennan.
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Apply for boxing funds Local boxing clubs are being encouraged to apply for access to a special allocation of €1m in funding which has been announced to upgrade training facilities for young boxers, particularly women. Under the 2011 initiative more than 50 clubs received funding from an allocation of €1.25m through the IABA with a maximum grant of €25,000 per club.
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Inspired By An Angel H
aving spent years working privately for clients from around the world, psychic medium, Fiona Dennis has opened the doors on a new venture, in her shop ‘Inspired by an Angel’ in Ardee. Having spent years working privately for clients from around the world, Fiona has opened the doors on a new venture, in her shop ‘Inspired by an Angel’ in Ardee. “Inspired by Angel” has taken Fiona into a new realm. From her new base she helps her clients get the most out of life in variety of ways; from connection with those who have passed on to the spirit world, card reading, Reiki, and has collected a host of quality products that can help at home. It began for Fiona when she was a young child. For as long as she could remember she was visited by a spirit, who she called ‘The Shiny Lady.’ When she was 12, the ‘Lady’ showed her some symbols and signs but they meant nothing to her at the time. It was not until ten years later, while studying healing, she saw them again and understood their significance. “I found I already knew them, because I had seen them before. I realised ‘The Shiny Lady’ had shown me what I would learn about in the future, and from then on I started working with it,” said Fiona. “It used to frighten me and I did fight it for a long time. It wasn’t exactly what I thought was normal. You’re on your own and all of sudden there is someone there, sitting beside you. But the spirits had other plans and it felt like the right path,” she said.
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Having previously worked only with friends and family, Fiona’s first client came knocking on her door one day. A woman had heard of Fiona’s talent and wanted answers about her nephew who had died is suspicious circumstances. Not long after she received a call from a family in Cork who were trying to find the body of a young man who had fallen in a river. “When he came though he showed me that he had only one shoe on, and his father confirmed that they had found the other. Although they thought his body had gone with the flow of the river, it hadn’t. He showed me that it was caught up beside a billboard beside the river and that is where is body was then found. His family were able to grieve properly. ” Fiona’s has helped countless people find peace after the passing of a loved one. In particular, she says, because the personality of a person does not change once they become a spirit. “They don’t change, if they were sharp in life they’ll be a sharp spirit. If they were a joker or a prankster they are still going to be. When these personalities come shin-
ing thought it can bring great peace and comfort.” Most people have some emotional baggage, past hurts that still affect them long after the commotion has died down. They are easy to pick up, but hard to set down again and can prevent people from living life to the full. Fiona, can help clear away the cobwebs and clear the path to happiness. People have patterns that are engrained on their memory they believe they are their negative past, they get stuck in it. Some people are still sore about things from the past and they worry about the future excessively. “I work to bring up the positive energy, help people think better of the future and better enjoy the present,” she said. Healing is the biggest gift someone can give themselves. It is the best pampering you can get Fiona says. “I meet a lot of broken people, but the spirits and angles come and they want to help. Whatever they get out of a session, the end result for everyone is positive. After working with the Louth Leader Partnership, on how to best turn her talent into a business Fiona is now more easily
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accessible in her on street store.So, if you want to put down some of the emotional baggage, clear the spiritual road blocks, become more positive about the future and get a boost of healing energy Fiona is available in her
new on - street shop in Ardee, Monday – Friday. Fiona also travels countrywide with her Evening of Mediumship Show andhas also just received news that her book “A Soul’s Life Story” is to be published.
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Ms Long concluded. Testing for radon and, in the event of a high reading, reducing the levels present are both easy to do. The RPII and a number of private companies provide a radon testing service. The cost of a test is around €50. An interactive map is available on the RPII’s website (www.rpii.ie) so that anyone can search for their address or nearest town to see whether their home or workplace is in a High Radon Area. Information can also be obtained by phoning Freefone 1800 300 600.
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Fane Bridge Macra na Feirme, which was formed in October 2012, is going from strength to strength. Macra na Feirme is a club for young people aged between 17 and 35 who are interested in sports, travel, music, drama, debating, and those who just want to have some fun. Fane Bridge Macra guarantees to open the door to new friends from all over the country, experience new activities and most of all guarantees great craic On Sunday April 7, Fane Bridge Macra won the Louth Macra county round of the Volleyball Competition in Tullyallen. This is the first title for the newly formed club. The club will now go on to represent the county at the National Dairy Council Volleyball Final on Sunday April 28 in Kilkenny.
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Raised funds for Arch Club Large group is a photo of “Members of Dundalk Arch Club with Staff of Courtneys Bar, Park Street, who raised €8,000 for Dundalk Arch Club.
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The club are also representing Louth in the Ballad Section at the National semi-final of the Macra National Talent Competition taking place on Sunday May 5 in Meath. Last Sunday they held a Farmskills training day for the upcoming National Macra Farmskills competition
which is coming up that was well attended by the Louth clubs. The county round of this competition takes place on April 28. Farmskills competition involves tractor driving and fencing skills where tasks will be done in teams of three in a time limit. Marks are awarded for speed, accuracy
and safety. At the recent St. Patricks Day Parade in Dundalk, Louth Macra na Feirme was awarded the Best New Entry for their float. The build was a joint effort by the six Macra clubs in the county and a great day was had by all. Contact 0877958622 for more detail.
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Young artists honoured at national awards
Two young artists received accolades at this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition. The annual Texaco Children’s Art Competition sees thousands of submissions from creative young people from all over Ireland. Each year a panel of experts pick the finest examples and this year two local school children were given special merits. Paudie Myles from Stormstown, Ardee received a Special Merit in the Special Needs category for his paint-
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ing ‘Happy Cows, It’s Spring”. Paudie attends St Brigid’s Secondary school in Dundalk and said he was delighted when his teacher Olive Byrne told him he had won a special merit. “I have a high inter-
est in farming so I decided to draw a picture of cows, something that I see and work with each day. I completed it in a few weeks. I worked on it in the afternoons at school when I finished all my schoolwork. I used paints, pencils and markers to create the painting. The title of the picture is “Happy Cows, It’s Spring” but it was funny as it was snowing outside the classroom window when I was painting the picture,”he said. Aimee Collins from Greenore also received a Special Merit for
The act of abandoning horses on the Cooley Mountains and leaving them to die has been branded as ‘cruel’ and ‘disgraceful’. Over the past number of months local farmers have noticed an increasing number of horses who aren’t microchipped being dumped on the mountains, with
many dying due to starvation. Local councillor, Jim Loughran, has revealed that the problem is escalating with Louth County Council having seized 40 animals in recent times, but others were unable to be rescued. “There are a lot of horses on the mountains
and there doesn’t seem to be any owners for them. Legally, they should be micro-chipped but that is not the case and it is a disgraceful situation. “Over the last six or seven months about seven or eight horses have died and the severe weather conditions are having an impact. Two horses were taken
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her collage picture ‘A Cheeky Paper Boy’ in the category for seven year olds. The Texaco Childrens’ Art Competition is one of the longest running art competitions in Ireland. It started in 1955 when life was simpler and less technologically driven. However, even with all the advances in the past 50 years the subjects that children choose to draw are not all that different. Family, friends, celebrities, landscapes and animals all feature year after year as the next talented crop of young artists out pain to paper.
off the mountain this week and there are two or three more that aren’t accessible”, explained the Sinn Fein councillor. Horses rescued from the mountain have been taken to the pound and will be sold or auctioned, while some will need a lot of attention as they are in a very bad state.
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Woman’s life blighted by drugs
A woman whose life has been blighted by an addiction to drugs asked Dundalk District Court for a chance to show that she is making efforts to turn her life around. Leanne Downey, Aghameen Park, Muirhevnamor, pleaded guilty to a series of theft charges was remanded in custody until April 24 for a Probabtion Report. After being told that the defendant was anxious for a
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From page 1 David are currently on a three year hiatus in Bermuda, where she works as a nurse. The couple are due back in Dundalk later this year. Jim Gonnelly from North East Runners who is a close friend of Rose-Anna received an email on Tuesday morning telling him that she was ok. “Rose-Anna has been running with us for four years and although she came late to the sport she has shown huge improvement over the last couple of years.“ explained Jim. “She sent me an email after the race telling me that she was ok but devastated by the whole incident. Some of her friends were stopped when approaching the finish line after the explosions had gone off ”, he added. Rose-Anna also praised the people of Boston for their support during and after the race. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured deceased and their families.” said Rose-Anna.
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Dundalk recaptures its history
From page 1 There are many parts of this tale that are not fully known, documents have been lost and some parts of the story never told. But as the extended Marmion family meet to see the letters and talk to Anita McEneaney, who has researched the events, details of the story emerge. Alphonsis Marmion, was imprisoned in Newbridge, Co Kildare for 10 days for disfiguring the image of the king on a coin. He had been using a knife to make a ring out of it. He prized it so much he kept it almost all his life until he sent it to his niece, Maureen Gaughran who helped organise the documents’ handover. The details are unclear, whether he was in the jail with the condemned men or perhaps on the outThe winners of the Kilkerley Bowls Open Pairs Tournament, Fra Dillon, Redeemer (centre) and Benny McCabe, Lordship are presented with the “John Mulligan Perpetual Cup” by Kilkerley Club Chairman Donal Quigley.
side. Some heard he was associated with bombing and mass escape from Dundalk Gaol in 1922, but what is known is that he came into possession of the final letters of these two men, and was asked to deliver them, but for some reason could not. He left Ireland in 1924; the Marmion descendents can only remember that he had to go, but he went to America, from Liverpool. He took the letters with him, kept them safe and when he died his son, Harry, did so too. Harry Marmion passed away in 2008 and his wife, Pat, thought that it would be fitting to see the letters make their way to their rightful recipients. Harry’s wife, daughter, Elizabeth and granddaughter, Niamh, came to Dundalk to see that the descendants of Melia and McK-
eown get the messages from their ancestors. The letters themselves are poignant. Jimmy Melia wrote to his brother, Peter, starting by thanking him for the cigarettes sweets and oranges. He sounds at peace with his fate. “Well old sport, there is not much you can do for me only pay Joe Murray 2/- I owe him. Then I will be clear with the world.” He says he is as “happy as when I was Christened.” “I am only going on a long journey and I am only going to meet my poor mother & father & Sheila. We will be able to be together in a happier land waiting for you and Paddy” he said. He asks his old pals to remember and pray for him. ”We will meet again in Heaven” he tells his “Dearest Brother.” Thomas McKeown was
executed on January 14, 1923. The night before he died he wrote to his mother and afterward had a gas light put in his room so he could spent the night speaking with God. He asks her not to be sorry for him as he will be with his father in heaven and promises to watch over her. “But let none weep for me when I am gone. It is for Ireland and Ireland’s freedom I die.” It is the will of God he says, and vows to pray for her, and Ireland, in Heaven. Copies of the letters are on display in the Louth County Museum, but Alphonsis’s family would like them to find their way to the descendents of Melia and McKeown, so that the men’s final messages can finally make their way home.
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Good Morning Louth celebrates first birthday The Good Morning Louth service, celebrated its first birthday last week and they are now aiming to build on their successful first year in operation. Good Morning Louth was set up last year as a free service offering daily contact to older people in Louth giving them a chance to share worries or concerns or to simply just have a chat about everyday things. Project co-ordinator Anne Murphy says the initiative has been successful so far and has become an important
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part of many people’s lives around the county. “The service is aimed towards the elderly all around. Louth and we have currently got 117 people registered to the service. At the moment we are trying to expand that service and reach out to people from all
over Louth. “Good Morning Louth is staffed by local volunteers, many of whom are retired and like the idea of giving something back to the community” explained Anne. The service is part of the Nestling Project, supporting and empow-
ering older people living in County Louth, and is ideally suited to people who are living alone. The service makes between 160 and 180 calls a week and according to Anne that number will hopefully increase as people become aware of the service. “We’ve been on the go a year now and we are growing all the time. It’s all about getting our name out there and reaching as many people around the county as possible. ” added Anne. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 1pm. Contact 042 9330103.
ble Charles McGee in Castlebellingham. Ray will talk about the circumstances leading to his death along with other local Rising-associated shootings. These include a man shot at Lurgangreen Dundalk when he refused to dismount from
his pony and cart, Slane man Phillip Clarke of the Irish Citizen’s Army who was shot in Dublin and whose memorial is on the Mattock Bridge on the Drogheda to Slane road and Patrick (Packie) Hoey from Clogherhead, a civilian executed in the
King Street Massacre in Dublin. This illustrated lecture is in The Loft History Hall (above Slan’s Pub) in Annagassan at 8pm on Wednesday April 24. Places are limited so come early. Entrance fee is €5.
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Anne Murpy and Pat Kerins celebrate the birthday
Lecture on Casualties of the 1916 Rising Ray Bateson will deliver the next Annagassan and District Historical Society Lecture, entitled “Casualties of the 1916 Rising with special reference to Co. Louth”. April 24 is the 97th anniversary of the shooting dead of Consta-
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Beekeepers Meeting
The next meeting of the Louth Beekeepers Association is on Thursday April 18 from 8pm to 10pm at the Teagasc Centre Dublin Road, Dundalk. A lecture and discussion entitled, ‘My Beekeeping Year’ will be presented by Keith Pierce. He will give a talk full of practical informationonbeekeeping. All are welcome and bring a friend. Free admission.
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Cartoons and Comics The Joker and The Riddler were enemies of what superhero? Literature In Dickens’ Oliver Twist, what is the name of the old man controlling a game of boy thieves? Business In what country did the Lego toy company originate? Politics In what city was President Michael D Higgins born? Geography What country was called Caledonia by the Ancient Romans? History What was Howard Carter’s most famous discovery of 1929? Sport How many times have the Olympic Games been held in London? Local Which Dundalk food
supplier was nicknamed, Hungry Frank and John? Transport The Gondolas, the canal boats of Venice, come in one colour only – what colour? Music What nationality is violinist and orchestra leader Andre Rieu? This week’s stinker: The Turtles were the first group to play in what American building in 1969?
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Dundalk Leader 17th April 2013 The local Sinn Féin Cumann along with Omeath Tidy Towns, as well as concerned residents from Glenmore, Cooley, Carlingford and Omeath came together to participate in the An Taisce annual community clean up on Saturday April 6. The Long Woman’s Grave and the surrounding area was selected as a litter black spot because of its status as an area of outstanding natural beauty. A group of 27 volunteers assembled at the mountain car park, equipped with high viz jackets, litter pickers and protective clothing to tackle the large amount of rubbish dumped in the area; cans, bottles, nappies, disgusting household waste, abandoned furniture and tires were all gathered, bagged and made ready for collection by Louth County Council.
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in Brief Spirit Store gig
DKIT Students and Cash is King will play a live show at The Spirit Store, Dundalk on Monday 22nd April from 8pm. Tickets on the door are €5. The line up is: Cash is King, Lora & Amy, Sarah Something, C.F.D Crimson, Keith Mooney, Christina Lynn.
Fundraising Night
Dundalk gears up for National Spring Clean Dundalk Town Council launched its National Spring Clean on Thursday April 11 on the Navvy Bank, Dundalk., where Chairperson of Dundalk Town Council , Cllr Jennifer Green kicked off the Spring Clean along with some Dundalk Town Council Staff and some members of Dundalk Tidy Towns. This is the 15th consecutive year of An Taisce’s National Spring Clean and Dundalk Town Council is delighted to support, once again, this important national campaign. Last
year the work carried out throughout the Town resulted in a massive amount of waste removed from our streets and estates. The National Spring Clean is An Taisce’s main anti-litter campaign with the objectives of creating an awareness of litter issues; to encourage cleanups during the month of April; to promote looking after the environment; and to highlight the importance of re-use and recycle. Thirty groups in Dundalk have already contacted Dun-
dalk Town Council and registered their spring clean event taking place during April. Assistance in terms of provision of gloves, bags, litter-pickers and also help with the efficient management of the rubbish and recyclables after the event is provided by the Environment Section of Dundalk Town Council. Previous years have shown this event to be widely supported and increased participation is anticipated this year. In addition to residents groups, schools and sports clubs taking
part we would encourage all local businesses to undertake a dedicated spring clean of their environs and therefore hopefully we can improve on last year’s performance Although the Spring clean officially ends at the end of April, the Council will continue to assist residents associations and others who wish to carry out further clean ups of their area. For further information contact the Environment Section of Dundalk Town Council on 042 9332276.
A fundraising night for The Children’s Tumour Foundation will be held in the Badminton Club, Dundalk, on Friday May 3 from pm. Join Paddy Mac and Joe Duffy for ‘The 70s Hop’ with a great night of music and nostalgia promised. Admission is €5 with raffles on the night. Tickets available from Dundalk fm on 9395100, and also payable at the door.
Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Louth Branch of the MS society will take place in Byrne’s Pub, Hill St, Dundalk on April 23 at 8pm. All welcome.
1. Batman 2. Fagin 3. Denmark 4. Limerick 5. Scotland 6.The Tomb of Tutankhamun 7. Three – 1908, 1948 and 2012 8. HF & J McCann 9. Black 10. Dutch. Stinker – The White House.
Allsun Kelly’s 21st Birthday Party
Orlagh Kelly, Louise Murphy, Sheena Halpin, Tessa and Brea Coburn, Anne and Alana Murphy, Siadhal Magos, Allsun Kelly, Abban Magos, Aoife Kelly and Tiarnan Magos at Allsun’s 21st birthday in the Barleycorn on Saturday night.
Kenny Lynch and Anne Murphy. Michael Mc Creesh and Cherie Coburn.
Aislinn Mc Cooey, Allsun Kelly and Dara Agnew.
Brid Mc Bride, Anne Clarke, Kathryn Curphy, Majella Murphy and Enda Kelly.
Paul Darcy and Enda Kelly.
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Order of Malta in the medals On Sunday April 7 Dundalk Order of Malta Cadet Unit took part in regional cadet competitions in Ardee. The competitions involved cadets from different units from all over the north east region and they did themselves and the club proud. In total they won four gold, one silver and one bronze medal, and will now go on to represent the north east region in the all Ireland competitions which will be held in Limerick in July. Officer in charge Catriona Clarke congratulated the cadets on there great achievement and thank the
cadet leaders Gemma Sharkey, Denice Callan and Ciaran Boylan for there time and hard work in training the cadets. New member’s are always welcome at the Order of Malta if you would like to join you can come Hospitale House Mill Street which is beside the Realt na Mara primary school at the following times. Cadets Meeting: Monday’s 6pm to 7.30pm. Senior Meeting: Monday’s 8-10pm. For More information on becoming a member of Ordero f Malts call Catriona on 087-9356381 or Paul on 087-9371272.
Man admitted to two drink driving charges A man who admitted to two drink driving charges at Dundalk District Court was disqualified from driving for a second time. Juris Apsis of 33A Hazelwood Ave, Bay Estate, Dundalk, was observed by Gardai driving on Clanbrassil St, Dundalk in an unsteady manner on October 10 last year. Gardai took him to Dundalk Garda Station where a breath sample revealed that he was over the legal limit. The defendant was also stopped on January 9 this year by Gardai on the Inner Relief Road.
A breath test revealed that he was over the limit. The court heard that he had previously been banned for five years, but that he was not disqualified at the time of the incidents. Solicitor, Sean T O’Reilly, stated that his client was currently unemployed and that alcohol was at the root of his problems. He added that the 40-yearold realises that his chances of driving again in this country are slim. Judge Flann Brennan imposed a fine of €300 for each offence and disqualified him for six years.
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Local Property Tax
Don’t ignore your LPT return • Revenue has sent residential property owners the Local Property Tax (LPT) return form and a guide explaining the tax - don’t ignore it. • If you own a residential property and have not yet received your return form, you are still liable for the tax and you must file your return. You can file your return online (at www.revenue.ie) by clicking on the “I have not received a Property PIN” tab, or you can request a return form from Revenue on 1890 200 255 or lpt@revenue.ie. • LPT is a self-assessed tax. This means that you decide the value of your property, fill in your return online or on paper, choose a payment option and send it to Revenue. • Useful sources to help you decide the market value of your property include valuation guidance on www.revenue.ie, which is also available from Revenue offices or your local Citizens Information centre, property websites, actual sale prices on www.propertypriceregister.ie or local newspapers and estate agents.
• The Revenue Estimate is not a demand and you do not have to pay the estimated amount. You pay your assessment of the amount due. The Estimate will only come into play if you don’t make your own assessment and send in a return. • If you have received an LPT return but are not the owner of the property, you need to contact Revenue. If you don’t, Revenue will still think you are liable, and will pursue you for the LPT in respect of the property. • If you have more than one property, you must file your LPT returns and pay online. You may nominate another person to file and pay online on your behalf. For people for whom these arrangements are not suitable you can call 1890 200 255 to pay and file online over the telephone. You will need your property details and details of your bank account or other source from which you want the payment deducted.
• Once you assess the value of your property honestly and reasonably, your valuation will be accepted. That’s the way self-assessment works for other taxes.
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Fuel laundering becoming much more inventive
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Lions club donate ipads By Paul Byrne
DUNDALK Lions Club presented two iPad’s to Realt na Mara School Sonas Autism Centre last week much to the delight of the Dundalk primary school The iPad’s were purchased thanks to the Lions Club joining up with Autism Ireland’s scheme to provide iPad’s for local children with autism - in exchange for old mobile phones. For every 165 phones the Lions collect, an autistic child in the area will receive a free iPad with every person who donated a phone having their name entered into a draw to have their mortgage paid for a year. According to Tadhg O’Sullivan, PRO, with the Dundalk Lions Club the venture proved a huge success. “We got a great response from our mobile
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John Hennessy (Lions Club), Julie Shields (teacher), Mary Hession (principal), Tadhg O’Sullivan (Lions Club), Bn. Mhic Searraigh (Teacher)
phone scheme and we were delighted to be able to purchase iPads for both Realt na Mara and the autism classroom in Kilsaran. “So far we have given two iPads each to Realt na Mara and Kilsaran and we’ll be giving them another one each in the coming weeks. The ap-
peal for old mobile phones is still ongoing so we’d ask again for people to get in touch with us if they have any old phones lying around the house.” urged Tadhg. Ann MhicSearraigh who is a teacher in the Autism unit of Realt na Mara received the iPads on behalf of the school
and was delighted to be able to do so. If anybody would like to help but don’t have any old mobile phones, donations to the scheme can be made to Ulster Bank account number 11993583. For further information on the appeal go to. dundalklionsclub.ie.
Volunteers wanted for this year’s Maracycle Ireland’s leading peace building charity, Co-operation 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 on June 29 and 30. For further detail, contact 0044 2890 321462 or email events@cooperationreland.org
Criminals involved in the illegal laundering of diesel in the north-east are becoming increasingly inventive when it comes to evading detection. Last week Gardaí and customs officers uncovered two sophisticated mobile oil laundering plants in north Dundalk concealed in the back of lorries. The first, located at a commercial premises in Ravendale Park, was in use when the Gardaí and customs officers arrived. The mobile operation took place in the back of four curtain sided lorries and had a generator to pump the fuel between containers. Three oil tankers, 28,000 litres of fuel and equipment used in the laundering process were seized by the Revenue’s Customs Service at the scene. The operation had the capacity to launder about 15 million litres of fuel per year, representing a
loss to the exchequer of up to €8 million. Sean O Ceilleachair, Head of Special Compliance in the Border Region with the Revenue said that the lorries were innocuous. “You wouldn’t give them a second glance, they appear to be just normal lorries carrying a bit of a load.” But they are not: one lorry can be fitted out to be an entire laundering facility on wheels. They are driven around the country and park up for a night or two, wash the dye from diesel, deliver to an unscrupulous retailer and move on. This process is also becoming increasingly quick and streamlined as gangs involved source more powerful bleaching agents to remove the coloured marker from legitimate agricultural fuel. Mr O Ceilleachair explained that in the past the operations were largely static, using a lot of pipes to push the bleach through
the liquid. Now one vehicle can carry the tanks, fuel, bleach and other equipment used to wash the coloured marker from the fuel. “We have seen a mobile laundry in 2011 in the back of a transit van. They were pumping the oil through three upright cylinders used as filters taking the dye out,” he said. In a related and simultaneous operation, Gardaí and Customs officers also searched a private residence and yard in the same area. Here a slurry tank which had been adapted for use as a mobile fuel laundry was found along with 100 bags of the bleaching agent that removes the green dye and 6,000 litres of fuel. Three cars, two jeeps and a van were also seized during the raid and will be subject to testing. The Revenue Commissioners say that investigations are still ongoing.
Allsun Kelly’s 21st Birthday Party
Sinead Greenan, Fiona Marks, Caoimhe Mc Sorley, Aislinn Mc Cooey, Allsun Kelly, Dara Agnew, Therese Curran, Shauna Hodson and Eoghan Murphy at Allsun’s 21st birthday in the Barleycorn on Saturday night.
Allsun Kelly and Brigid Coburn. Allsun Kelly and Eugene Ryan.
Pat Mc Creesh with Anne and Adam Magos.
Conall, Allsun, Briege, Pat and Enda Kelly.
Pat Kelly and Cherie Coburn.
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Over to you Do you think the celebrations at the death of Margaret Thatcher are disrespectful?
Turlough Goss She definitely did badly for Ireland but the celebrations are over the top. There will always be someone else just like her that is in power.
Jack McAuley I think that the celebrations on the street are very disrespectful. I don’t like the jublication. Getting rid of her should be enough.
Anthony Finn She deserves everything she got. She never did anything for the North and let all those hunger strikers die. As they say, the Wicked Witch is dead.
Rosaleen Cummins I don’t agree with the preformance on the streets, even if they disagreed with her policies they shouldn’t display it so publicly.
Richard Brown I was brought up believing not to talk badly about the dead. I didn’t agree with what she did but as Prime Minister she had to make hard decisions.
Table quiz to help development charity educate poor communities in Tanzania By Paul Byrne
A Dundalk carer is trying to raise money over the forthcoming weeks as she tries to raise money for a trip to Tanzania, where she will work and study as part of the Louth charity ‘Develop-
ment Perspectives’ overseas project. Laura Maguire hopes to travel to Tanzania this June having travelled to Zambia last summer helping out the poorest communities in the poverty stricken African country. Laura who works as a car-
er for people with disabilities says she has always been interested in volunteering work and decided on helping out abroad after speaking to representatives in the Appletree Foundation. “There are about five people from Dundalk going on the trip and we’ll be over
there for three weeks” explains Laura. “This isn’t a programme where we are sent over there to build houses for poor communities. It’s an education programme which is designed to help the communities get stronger in the long-term. “I will be funding the trip
myself but I need to raise €850 which will go towards the developmental projects which will help the poorest communities help themselves.” added Laura. “I’m hoping that people will come out and support me” she added. Laura is currently busy or-
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ganising a table quiz on the April 19 in Punters Bar (formerly Gormleys) on Park St. The quiz will commence at 9pm and will cost €20 for a table of four or €5 a head. Anyone who would like to donate to Laura’s voluntary work in Tanzania can contact her on 086 0383264.
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Dundalk Book Festival Thursday 18th April
Quiz Night in aid of Louth GAA 9pm All Welcome – Free Entry Raffle & Spot Prizes Galore Friday 19th April
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On Saturday April 27 two cafes in the centre of Dundalk, 23 Seats and Panama Cafe, will entertain audiences with local authors, poets and performers as part of Dundalk Book Festival. In addition, two of the best new voices in poetry over the last few years will be special guests at the event. Included will be Paris based Richard W Halperin who has appeared frequently in issues of
Cyphers, Revival, THE SHOP, Poetry Ireland Review and The Stony Thursday Book. He was The Stinging Fly’s featured poet in the summer of 2009. ‘For Victor Gollancz’ won first prize in the 2007 Blue Butterfly Christian Poetry Competition, Inverurie Scotland. Dundalk also welcomes Michael Farry, Michael has been writing poetry since 2004. He is a founder member of Boyne Writers Group,
Trim. He has had some poetry published in magazines and has had some poems shortlisted and commended in poetry competitions. The Poetry Divas will perform and host events in Panama Cafe along with Dundalk poet Barbara Smith, while writers John Noonan and Jamie Ward will keep the 23 seats Cafe buzzing. All are welcome to the cafe’s free event.
Turas at the Spirit Store As with almost all non-profit organisations, Turás Counselling, which specialises in drug and alcohol support, has faced an increased demand for their services. In these difficult times the number of referrals is steadily growing and the counselling group are in need of additional funding to meet the demand. Turás are asking for support for the work they do in helping individuals with substance abuse problems, their families as well as the communities they inhabit. The group conduct outreach work as well as community based detox programmes, family support groups and a dedicated aftercare programme. They also acknowledge that women are particularly vulnerable while dependant on substances and in recovery. So Turás run a women’s only self help group which is open to any woman who has been or still is affected by drugs/alcohol dependency. The group are holding some fundraisers over the next few weeks in order to ensure all their services can continue.
A folksy fun night is being held in the Spirit Store this April 26 with gutsy trad band Goitse, and the melodic Mighty Tempest. More acts are to be added to the line-up in the coming weeks. Rugby fans will be delighted with
the chance to get their hands on Irish International Robert Kearney’s shirt, which has been signed by both him and his brother David. The rugby shirt will be auctioned on the night and the proceeds will go to Turás.
The support group are also holding a walk on Slieve Foy this coming May 19 at 10.30. No registration required, it is family fun day out and donations would be greatly appreciated, and can be submitted on the day.
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Music Generation Louth’s free family event Saturday April 6, proved to be a momentous day for both Ardee Concert Senior and Intermediate Bands when they both took part in the Irish Association of Brass and Concert Band National Competitions in Limerick. A total of 100 members and supporters travelled the long journey to wish the bands the very best of luck. Up first was the 35 strong Intermediate
Band who took second place out of five in Section 4 Concert under the baton of John Gaynor, their conductor. For their piece of own choice the Youth Band performed John Williams Trilogy by John Williams. Their test piece was Juan for the Road Composed by the days Adjudicator, Philip Sparke. Ardee Concert Youth Band received 126 marks out of a possible
150 for their performances. The 45 member senior band were entered in the Section 2 Concert under the Baton of Brendan Breslin. The programme began with the Band playing their own choice piece first entitled, ‘El Camino Real’ - “A Latin Fantasy” by Alfred Reed, based upon the style of Spanish Flamenco music with its fiery and brilliant Tempo’s, they
received 47 marks out of 50 for this piece. For their test piece, ‘The Four Noble Truths’ by Philip Sparke, A piece that reflects the stresses of life through music, they got 91 marks out of 100 so they received a total mark of 138 out of a possible 150. St. James Brass and Reed band fell by one point behind Ardee with 137 points out of 150. Boherboy Brass and Reed Band from Lim-
erick got a total of 130. Ardee also took prizes for the Test Piece trophy and overall first prize in the section 2 and 3. It was a long but very rewarding day for all, young and old.A day that will be remembered for years to come. For anyone attending this event it was a wonderful day’s music. Banding is very much alive and well in the hands of Ireland’s next generation.
Musical Society take to the stage Dundalk Musical Society are again preparing to take to the stage. Their latest offering “An Evening of Lloyd Webber and Friends” will feature an array of wonderful songs and music written by the maestro himself who this year celebrates 40 years of success in the West End. Shows which will feature are Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Whistle Down the Wind and Sunset Boulevard to name but a few. Also making a return to the stage for one night only will be the wonderful cast of last October’s The Sound Of Music, a show which was re-launched by Andrew Lloyd Webber in 2006 after his hugely successful search for Maria, in the hit TV show How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? This Cabaret style concert will also feature a programme of well know and well loved musicals such as Oklahoma, Calamity Jane, Showboat, South Pacific, High Society, The Lion King and Les Miserables it guarantees to have something to suit everyone’s musical theatre taste. The show takes place on Friday 3rd May, in the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 8pm. Tickets €12 are available from any cast member, The Crowne Plaza, or at the door on the night or contact Paudie Breen on 085-7306179.
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Friends In Low Places -Rodeo Tour 2013 The Story & Music of Garth Brooks - 4th May - €24
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Tribute
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The Leddy Family Show In Aid of Boyneview & Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre - May 8th €11 inc booking fee
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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
Nights On Broadway The Bee Gee’s Story Friday, 24th May - €23 Special Early Booking Price of €20 to the first 50 Customers (available from the Box Office only)
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Morgan quiz a great success This year saw the seventh renewal of the Michael Morgan Quiz. The event that remembers a former Joes player who died in 2006, raises funds towards the player injury costs. The stature of this event was confirmed by another great turn out. The prestigious quiz attracts teams from inside and outside the club and this year there were 24 teams competing. One of the great attractions of the quiz is the excellent prizes that Denise and the Morgan family sponsor each year, this year was no different with the prizes being beautiful Tipperary Crystal Bowls. In another keenly contested event “The Outsiders” (past winners in 2009) captained by Patsy Carroll, were joint leaders at the half way
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The winners of the Michael Morgan Quiz receiving their prize after the event in the St Josephs Clubrooms
mark along with another very strong team in “The Easter Bunnies”. However, the former winners steadily edged out a three point lead in the second half to join the Joes Exiles as two times winners of
the event. The two man team of “The Libertines” put in an impressive display to be only a point back in third along with “The Famous Five”, while “The Click Table” in fifth place was backboned
by some Joes stalwarts. A great night was had by all and the club would like to congratulate the winners and sincerely thank the sponsors and all who participated.
FRIDAY 19th APRIL 2013 6am SHOW GOOD MORNING DUNDALK with Paddy Mac and Louise McCartney with Transition Year students from Dundalk Secondary Schools who have been on work experience this year. Music from Department of Music at the DkIT. Phone calls to Australia, New York and Texas. From 9.30am – Craic agus Ceol with pupils from St Peter’s National School, Dromiskin. 10am SHOW TOWN TALK with Edel McMullan and Alan Bogan with Martina Campbell from Special Needs Active Parents SNAP and Niall Mulligan from Dundalk Simon Community. Jacinta Dempsey discusses the benefits of homoeopathy and Tadgh O’Sullivan talks about the work locally of the Dundalk Lion’s Club plus music from Anne Marie Powderly. 12am SHOW THE LUNCHBOX with Padraig Quigley and Peter Carroll with music by McCollum Brothers (Irish Folk Music) and an interview with SOSAD Dundalk and Geraldine McCullagh from Stephenstown Pond Trust. Phoning listeners in New York and Atlanta. 2pm SHOW THE AFTERNOON SHOW with Joe Duffy, Hugh McKitterick, Tom Gernon, Jim Ryan and Jason Kelly. Interviews with the Dundalk Railway Heritage Society and Men’s Sheds Dundalk. Music by guitar/cello combo Lorraine and David. Phone call to Queen Charlotte Island. 4pm SHOW DRIVETIME with Shane Tipping, Geraldine Keirans, Tony O’Hagan, Cathal Sweeney and Seán Donnelly. Music by Dundalk’s The Curtain Thieves and interviews with Anita Guest Rehab Care on Air and Breda Mooney from the Dundalk Arch Club. 6pm SHOW FIRST CUT all Dundalk Bands show with Tracy Hanby, Aisling Byrne and Niamh Kirk. Call to First Cut host Gary Conlon now in Canada. 8pm SHOW THE POST Dermot Woods and Peter Branagan. Interview with Aidan Noone, Samaritans. 10pm SHOW NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL A COMPILATION with Páiric Duffy and Derek Pepper. Saturday 20th APRIL 2013 12am SHOW ELECTRIC 80’S with Louise Dowdall, Kevin Meenan, Eddie Cranney. Music by Black Svan. 2am SHOW EARLY MORNING ADVENTURE with Captain Liam Burke. 4am SHOW THEATRE OF THE MIND with Niall MacCárthaigh and Alan Bogan Interview with Dundalk Sub Aqua. Phone call to Dundalk Band ‘On Off’ touring America also to Dundalk Maryland and Australia. Music with Stewart Agnew. 6am SHOW THE COFFEE CLUB with Paddy McEneaney, Linda Hamill, Killian Mitchell and Adam Heslin. 8am SHOW COURTING IN THE KITCHEN with Jimmy and Marita Neary, Sean McEneaney, (guitar) and Noel Sharkey (mandolin). 10am SHOW THE BUSINESS BRUNCH – local, national and international current affairs show with Cathal Cassidy, Peter Kavanagh, Bernadette Breen, Eamon O’Reilly and Christina O’Boyle (piano accordion). 12pm SHOW CONVERSATIONS WITH DUNDALK TOASTMASTERS with music from Michael Duffy of the Fuzzy Burgers and an interview with Colleen Hardy of the Community Art Group in the Carroll Mead Hall, Dundalk. 2pm SHOW THE GREAT DEBATE with Niamh Kirk and Alan Byrne. Panel discussion with people who lived abroad and people who have moved abroad. 4pm SHOW THE SPORTS ACADEMY John Murphy and the Soccer Panel of Roy Mackin, Gerry Mullan and Nicky McCourt. Summer League News with Robbie Rafferty and GAA News with Richie Ford. Music from The Terraces.
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Family Notices
In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements.
NOVENA
Novena To Blessed Virgin Mary
St Vincents Secondary School retained the Leinster U-18 Ladies Football title after beating Boyne SC from Trim by 9-8 to 1-5 on
Wednesday. The Dundalk side made their intentions clear from the opening whistle as they took the game to their opponents
throughout the first half. Some excellent team work was rewarded with some impressive scores and St Vincents were well on their way to
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victory at half time as they led by 5-2 to 0-5. The Trim girls tried hard to get back into the game in the second half but St Vincents were in no mood to let their advantage slip and they rattled in another 4-6 to complete a memorable victory. St Vincents: Melissa O’Hanlon, Sarah Fagan, Nicole Sherry, Tara McGivern, Kathy O’Reilly, Amy Dalton, Ellen McEneaney, Orla Moriarty, Emma Killeen, Eva Jones, Tara Greene, Rebecca Carr, Victoria Prendergast, Sarah Harlin, Laura McNally, Claire Conroy, SarahLouise Brennan, Eadaoin Gallagher, Laura Reilly, Emily Norton, Shauna Gray (captain). Shauna Gray was named Player of the Match after scoring five goals.
Remember oh most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone that fled to your protection or sough your intersession was left unaided - inspired by this confidence I fled onto thee oh Virgin of Virgins my Mother to you do I come before you I stand sinful and sorrowful despise not my petition (here mention your petition) but in thy clemency graciously hear and answer me, Amen. Followed by 15 Glory be to the Father. Say for 9 days, promise publication and your petition will be granted. M.C.
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART
Behold me kneeling at your feet Our lady of the Sacred 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 sacred heart, Queen of Peace, pray for us. This Novena will grant you any request. Publish prayer immediately. Also thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart. Thanks to the Sacred Heart for favours. D.McK.
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NOVENA
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART
Dear Heart of Jesus In the past I asked you for many favours This time I ask you this special favour (Mention favour) 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 3 days. Promise to publish it and the favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.M.
thanksgiving Our Lady of Medjugorje Message to the World March 25th 2013
Dear children, In this time of Grace I call you to take the cross of my beloved Son Jesus in your hands and to meditate on His passion and death. May your suffering be united in His suffering and Love will win because He who is love give Himself out of love to save each of you. Pray, pray, pray until love & peace begin to reign in your hearts. Thank you for having responded to my call.
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CAT MISSING from Carrick Road area of Dundalk since April 8. Young, female, tortoiseshell/calico in colouring. Neutered & very friendly. If you’ve seen this cat contact: 085 7873954 Substantial Reward Offered for the return of a Pachard Bell Dot.S cherry red colour, contains a large quantity of essential college assignments stolen in home burglary in Ravensdale Co louth Sat 23rd March. Confidentiality Guaranteed. Model : PAV 80 P/N : LU.BPQOD.021 S/N: LUBPQODO2103901B881601 Contact : Dympna 086-168-8824
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Motoring Services Guide
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Braking, which operates at up to approx. 31kph(19mph), and can reduce or prevent the chance of accidents occurring. A Driver Alert System, as introduced on the Passat, monitors the driver’s inputs, to detect any signs of tiredness;
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2013 VW Passat CL 1.6TDi
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€30,000
2012 VW Polo Cross 1.2TSi €16,000
2012 VW Passat CC 2.0 Sport €33,000
2010 VW Jetta 1.6TDi CL
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2010 VW Scirocco Sport 1.4 €19,000
2007 Audi A4 2.0TDi M-T SE €11,000
2012 VW Up! 1.0 3dr
2007 Mini Cooper
2010 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6
2007 Mini Cooper 1.6
2012 VW Jetta TL 1.6TDi
2008 Volvo S40
2007 VW Golf 1.9TDi
2007 Primera SVE 1 6
2006 Sharan 1.9TDi CL
2010 VW Golf 1.6TDi HL
2007 VW Polo 1.2 Sport
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2012 Skoda Octavia
2012 Bettle 1.4TSi Sport
2013 Polo Cross
2011 VW Golf 1.6DSG R Line €23,000
2013 VW Amorak T-L 163bhp
2007 Toyota Hiace
2013 VW Transporter 2.0TDi LWB €22,000 + VAT
2003 Peugeot 206 Van 1.4 €3,000
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