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Thursday, 9th May, 2013. Vol. 6, Issue 19 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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Sarah is the new Louth Rose

By Paul Byrne

Louth runners left their mark on the Great Limerick run last Sunday with Gary O’Hanlon, Garry Hoey and Collette O’Hagan all representing the county with pride.

Kilkerley’s Gary O’Hanlon was in unstoppable form as he powered past all his rivals to win the men’s race by an impressive six minutes finishing with a time of 2:29 and 44 seconds. Gary, who has been in fine form, this year said he was happy to win the race and has set a target of beating his personal best by the end of the year.

“It was a pretty tactical race and because of that it was a fairly slow time. There was a runner in the field who had run 2:24 recently so I just followed him for the first half

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of the race. When he started to tire I knew the race was there for me and I didn’t really over extend myself for the remainder of the race.” explained Gary.

“I’m running Kildare marathon next and I’m hoping to beat my personal best of 2:26.

I’m in good form at the minute and enjoying my running so hopefully I can get a

decent time before the years out”, he added.

Meanwhile Garry Hoey put in a tremendous effort as part of the Irish Amputee reContinued on Page 9

Sarah McCrave from the Carrick Road in Dundalk was crowned the Louth Rose for 2013 following a gala event in the Fairways Hotel on Sunday evening.

Sarah, a first year business studies student in DKIT, will represent Louth in the Regional Rose of Tralee Finals in Portlaoise on the June Bank Holiday weekend where she will hope to qualify for the main event in Tralee in August.

At 18 years old, Sarah was the youngest girl in the competition and managed to pip 13 other Roses to the post Continued on Page 10

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Dundalk has once again been ranked last in the most recent Gateway Report which measures the success of the towns and cities that have been designated ‘Gateway Status’. The status is granted based on the areas ability to be drivers of regional economic development.

Dundalk was also in last place when tested in 2009 when it received 4.5. It improved by only .1 taking the grade for 2012 to 4.6.

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of achievement cross a broad range and including population, enterprise, environment, economic, employment and social factors.

In particular the area scored poorly when it came to deprivation issues.

It says that Dundalk has produced a high rating and has the highest deprivation rates across the nine gateway towns.

“This, plus the fact that our unemployment rate at 24.19% is significantly above the average for the Gateways, highlights the need for continued force for further jobs to be created in this region,” said Paddy

Malone, President of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce. The figure represents a 14% increase in unemployment since 2006, and is 5% higher than the other gateway unemployment rates.

The report also highlights IT infrastructural issues like comparatively slow broadband, despite the 44% increase in usage out.

Mr Malone said that he noted that Louth County Council is actively raising this matter with the Broadband providers and says he would be hopeful that this will be resolved.

The Dundalk Gateway is however performing well on the

environmental front.

The Natural and Physical Environment was viewed positively as the results for river water quality and drinking water infrastructure were largely positive, particularly when compared against others in the border region.

Some changes are already on the horizon in response to the separate CCMA report released last week. Louth County Manager Joan Martin detailed how the The Louth County Enterprise Board is to be replaced with the Local Enterprise Offices in the coming months.

“They will act as one-stop shops to deliver enterprise sup-

ports through the local government system,” she said.

However, the report did highlight some potential challenges in the future as the young population of the area increases. Over the past four years there has been a lower than average population rise of 9.77%.

“The changes in population and the higher than average increase in youth population clearly indicates a need for greater investment in education and training.

“The new schools announced recently will address this issue in part only,” said Mr Malone.

Searches carried out in Garda murder probe

Gardaí in Dundalk investigating the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe have been carrying out a series of searches in the North Louth area over the past week.

On Friday April 29, Gardai carried out a number of searches in the Carlingford area. These are follow-on searches from earlier in the month conducted by the PSNI in the South Armagh area.

Further searches were carried out over the weekend in Faughart.

Local detectives backed up by members of the Divisional Search Team, the Regional Support Unit, Garda Stolen Motor Vehicle Inves19:49 tigation Unit (National Bureau of Criminal Investigation) and the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit were all

involved.

The planned searches formed part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Detective Adrian Donohoe.

The 41-year old- father was shot during a raid on the Lordship Credit Union on January 25.

Crime Stoppers is continuing to seek information from the public in relation to the murder of Det Donohoe.

“Adrian was protecting his community in the night he was murdered. If you have any information at all please contact Crimestoppers.

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Dundalk Leader reporter, Paul Byrne, spent a week volunteering with Crosscause in Romania. Here he highlights the important work being carried out.

Simona illustrates true value of Crosscause Sunday April 21 was a very special day at Casa Brigid in South East Romania. It was exactly ten years since the doors opened and Blackrock based charity ‘Crosscause’ welcomed their very first residents; Claudia, Nela, Alina and Mihaela to start their new lives.

Ten years since their lives changed forever and the start of the foundations amazing work throughout the community. Today Casa Bridget houses 16 residents who are all looked after in a safe and loving environment a million miles away from where they started out. One of these residents is called Simona.

Simona who has Downs Syndrome lived with her sick mother in destitute circumstances on the edge of Nicoresti close to where Casa Bridget is located. Due to her mother’s illness Simona wasn’t receiving the care she needed and

had highlighted Simona’s plight and ensured that Simona would be looked after by the charity.

“Pauline Walsh who was one of the driving forces of Crosscause ran the project over there until she came back to Ireland a couple of years ago.

She had seen the awful conditions Simona was forced to live in and he really wanted to help her out. She started a regime

where we went down to the house every day to give her a shower, new clothes and a meal.” explains Conor.

“Then Simona started to come down to Casa Bridget a couple of days a week to mix with other people and little by little she got used to the place and wanted to stay. As her mother’s illness became progressively worse she was very happy to see Simona brought into care.

“That was about three years ago and she has been living with us permanently for the last six months.” adds Conor.

Today Simona is a completely different child to the one which Conor and Ciaran first came across. She has started to verbalise and her social skills have improved immensely. Conor says that she is ‘an intelligent wee lassie and is one of the real success stories for Crosscause.”

“Simona is probably the manifestation of what we do at Casa Bridget. We have gradually brought her on and she has become a permanent resident and loves it here.

It has been great to see the complete change in her personality and to see her happily playing with other kids” concluded Conor.

Simona is just one of the hundreds of people whose lives have been improved immeasurable thanks to the work of Crosscause.

to the Casa Bridget where they look after the project on a full time basis.

“Casa Ion is our family home where we live with our five children.” said Ionel.

“Casa Ion was constructed in 2008 specifically for three local children, recently orphaned and sent to the state “Placement Centre” where they were misera-

ble.

“After a year of difficult negotiations, red tape and court cases, in 2009 they were finally allowed to join myself and Claire in our new home. We have two children of our own as well so we now have five children who are enjoying the benefits of living in a big, loving family. All the good things in my life have

come through Crosscause and I am eternally grateful for all the help they have given me over the past ten years.” smiles Ionel.

There will be an open/ info day in the garden of the Crosscause charity shop in Blackrock this Sunday between 2 and 6 for anybody who wants to find out a bit more about the charity.

Simona with Conor Hughes on his recent visit

was forced to live in horrific conditions in a filthy room with flies and dirt everywhere.

Simona was on the verge of being sent to an institution where she would be locked away for the rest of her life in conditions that weren’t much better than her own home.

That’s when Crosscause stepped in. According to Conor Hughes, founder of Crosscause, one of the charities volunteers

Charity helps to turn lives around

Ionel Melinte first came across the Blackrock based charity Crosscause ten years ago when they set up in the impoverished village of Nicoresti three hours north of Bucharest.

“The people in the village were initially suspicious of the charity when they first came to Nicoresti. They asked questions like ‘Why are these people coming here and helping us out?

What’s in it for them?’” explains Ionel.

“I think they thought it was some sort of religious thing at first whereby they would try to convert us in exchange for food. Soon however they realised that these men and women from Crosscause were here simply to help them out and they were welcomed with open arms in the village.

“I was 14 when they first came here and I was an orphan living in very poor circumstances. The charity gave me and the people who were looking after me a new home.

They also sponsored me and paid for my bus tickets to the town of Te

TOP: Ionel with his family.

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Cuchi which enabled me to go to school and receive a proper education.” adds Ionel.

“I did well in my exams and went on to study construction studies in university. The charity completely turned my life around. I honestly don’t know where I’d be today if it wasn’t for them.”

Ionel fell in love with Claire Bignal a Crosscause volunteer in 2008 and decided that he wanted to give back to the charity which helped him so much. Ionel and Claire live in Casa Ion next door

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in Brief School Book Sale

Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, Kilsaran, are inviting you to their school for a book sale on Friday May 10 from 2pm to 6pm, Saturday May 11 from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday May 12 with Book & Cake Sale after Mass. Any books in good condition (especially children’s) can be left in our school. All money raised will go to the school.

eBooks at Libraries

A new service of eBooks is now available from Louth County Libraries, complementing the eAudio download service, from OneClickdigital, introduced in October 2012. To use the service you must be a current member of Louth County Libraries and have collected your library card and PIN from any of the branch libraries. As with eAudio Downloads, library members can set up an online account and start downloading books to their computer, phone, tablet or iPad. These new initiatives allow library borrowers access more and more library services 24/7. Details and links to the service are available on www.louthcoco.ie.

Students show off Local fighters qualify scientific knowledge for world championship Louth post-primary school students will be showing off their scientific knowledge at the regional SciFest fair which will be taking place at Dundalk Institute of Technology on Wednesday May 8th at 2pm.

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Fergus O’Dowd, along with DkIT President Denis Cummins will officially open SciFest@

DkIT. SciFest is an all-inclusive, allisland science competition where second-level students showcase their science, technology and maths projects at a series of one day science fairs held in the 14 regional Institutes of Technologies and the University of Ulster, Magee Campus, Derry.

The winners from each science fair will go on to compete at the national final in November.

Awards for McGuill Travel At a recent awards ceremony with an oscars theme held in Dublin hosted by Kathryn Thomas McGuill Travel scooped 3 awards including best sales in Ireland and best lookalike for Tom Cruise.

Pictured from left to right Shauna McGuill, Kathryn Thomas and John McGuill

It has been a very busy and productive fortnight for the students of Cobra Kan, they competed in the, the annual eliminations for the Irish Team and the Mugendo Championships, A huge day in the club’s diary was the National eliminations for the Irish National Team, this was held in City West in Dublin on April 20 a staggering 17 competitors qualified for The World Championships in Italy later this year, Ellie O’Shaughnessy entered the girls -25kg section and took home the bronze, Leah O’Shaughnessy entered the -35kg section and also taking home the bronze, Erin O’Connell fought in the -45kg gaining the bronze medal Rebecca Lambe Fegan qualified for the team with first position in the -40kg section.

Megan Rodgers fought in the girls 16-18yrs points and continuous sections gaining gold in points and silver in continuous.

Cobra Kan fighters who had a successful tournament

For the boys it was equally as successful with Peter Lambe Fegan getting the bronze medal in the + 50kg section, Tiernan Weldon getting silver in the -50kg section. Sean O’Hare dominated the boys 1315yrs – 65kgs where in the final he secured the gold. Two students who couldn’t be faulted on the day were Darren O’Malley and Jack Mahony they both entered the boys -40kgs devision and fought with a huge level of skill.

On the senior side of things Martina Goss entered the womens -55kg were she returned home with the gold medal, Catherine Pearson qualified in the +70 kgs section with gold and Catherine Brady qualified in the -50kgs division with gold. David Mathews and Gerard Taaffe competed in the +90kgs mens, where David took home the bronze and Gerard the silver.

Gerard Conlon fought in the mens – 80kg section fighting extremely

well, Daire Lawless went into the -90kg points and continuous divisions, he earned the silver in points and first in the continuous, Patrick Mulligan entered the mens -70kgs points and continuous sections getting silver in both.

Jan Fitzgerald competed in the veterans were he returned with nothing less than the gold title.

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1 maja – ta data kojarzy się nam z dniem pracy, hucznie obchodzonym w komunistycznej Polsce pochodami pierwszomajowymi. Wiele osób nie ma pozytywnego wyobrażenia na ten temat, a sama data i święto są nieco wstydliwe w Polsce bo „komunistyczne”. Zabawne, że samo świeto wywodzi się z kolebki światowej demokracji – Ameryki. Święto Pracy, Międzynarodowy Dzień Solidarności Ludzi Pracy, popularnie zwany 1go Maja – obchodzone jest od 1890 corocznie. Święto wprowadziła w 1889 II Międzynarodówka dla upamiętnienia wydarzeń, które miały miejsce w pierwszych dniach maja 1886 r. W Chicago, w Stanach Zjednoczonych podczas strajku będącego częścią ogólnokrajowej kampanii na rzecz wprowadzenia 8-godzinnego dnia pracy.

Na ziemiach polskich pierwsze obchody miały miejsce w 1890 i odbywały się niejednokrotnie wbrew woli zaborców współorganizowane m.in. przez działaczy II Proletariatu. Masowe demonstracje, pochody oraz starcia z carskim wojskiem, policją oraz kozakami, a także wspierającymi je nacjonalistycznymi bojówkami miały miejsce w czasie rewolucji 1905 roku na ziemiach polskich zaboru rosyjskiego, organizowały je głównie Polska Partia Socjalistyczna, Socjaldemokracja Królestwa Polskiego i Litwy oraz BUND. Podobnie liczne pochody i demonstracje klasowych organizacji robotniczych i partii lewicowych, w tym Polskiej Partii Socjalistycznej, żydowskiego BUND-u, nielegalnej Komunistycznej Partii Polski, Polskiego Stronnictwa Ludowego „Wyzwolenie”, Komunistycznej Partii Zachodniej Ukrainy, Komunistycznej Partii Zachodniej Białorusi odbywały się też w ten dzień w okresie II RP, często były one atakowane przez policję oraz nacjonalistycznych bojówkarzy, dochodziło do morderstw działaczy klasowych związków zawodowych i partii lewicowych. Po zakończeniu wojny rząd komunistyczny w 1950 roku nadał dniu 1go maja status święta państwowego, wolnego od pracy i stan ten trwa do chwili obecnej.

W Irlandii podobnie jak w Wielkiej Brytanii świętem jest zawsze pierwszy poniedziałek maja, ten dzień nazywamy Early May Bank Holiday. Tutaj jest to święto wiosny, gdyż maj był miesiącem świetowania nadejście wiosny i organizowania z tej okazji festiwali jeszcze za czasów Celtów.

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Film students continue Arrested after house party to make their mark

Film students from DkIT are continuing to make their mark with two new productions getting ready to hit the big screen.

Science-Fiction short film Indelible has just entered post-production in Dundalk Institute of Technology. It stars local actresses Leah Rossiter and Ceara Daly-Carney.

The film was co-written and directed by Catherine McGrath and Joske Slabbers, and produced

by Adam Mc Elligott.

Indelible centres around a young wom-

an who has woken up with no idea what has happened the previous night. Living in a society in which people have become almost synonymous with their edited online profiles, she decides to access her internal memory and find out.

Indelible was shot on location in Dundalk over four days and is now in post production. It will be entered for festival consideration upon completion and will premiere at the Fís Music & Creative Media Exhibition in

early June.

Meanwhile the action/ comedy film entitled, ‘Crisis’, has also entered post-production.

The film, which was produced by final year film students from Dundalk Institute of Technology, stars Paddy Haughey and Dean McCabe, and was written and directed by Stephen Staunton, and co-written and produced by Derek Farrelly.

Crisis, which was shot in Dundalk, revolves around two mercenaries on a perilous assign-

ment, but along the way the duo clash over their perspectives on life and their place in the world, whilst also finding themselves fighting for their lives.

The film is currently in post-production, and is projected to be complete by early summer before being submitted for festival consideration.

Crisis will premiere at the Fís Music & Creative Media Exhibition in the newly refurbished Carroll Building in DkIT in early June.

A man who became involved in a dispute at a house party was arrested after Gardai spotted him running around outside with no top on.

Dalton O’Brien of 42 St Olivers Park, Kilsaran, pleaded guilty to a charge of intoxication at Dundalk District Court where he was fined €100.

The court was told that on April 20 this year, Gardai called to a house party at 7.45am to speak to the owner of the property. They returned to the house at 8.10am and saw Mr O’Brien running

around a green with no top on. He was arrested due to his intoxicated state.

Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that his 27-year-old client had experienced difficult with drink intermittently. The Gardai had been called by people who knew him, and he was now glad that they had done so.

He revealed that the defendant’s family were concerned by the incident in which he had returned to his old ways, and as a result he was now attending AA.

Shave or Dye raises €12,000

The efforts of one group of fundraisers paid off in style was they collected almost €12,000 for cancer charities.

The ‘Shave or Dye’ event in the Barleycorn, Kilcurry, once again resulted in a huge response from local people as €7,400 was raised in advance of event. A further €5,600 was collected in the Barleycorn on February 23.

As a result, a cheque for €7,400 was presented to Today FM – organisers of the national fundraiser, while the local Southern Area Hospice also benefited from the event.

Recently, a cheque for €4,400 was presented to Siobhan McArdle, assistant fundraising manager at the hospice, while three iPads were presented to the Louth County Hospital Stroke Rehabilitation Unit for patient use in memory of the late Seamus Reilly, Roskeagh, Kilcurry.

All involved expressed their appreciation to everyone who supported the event.

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in Brief Cooley Coast Run

Cooley Kickhams will hold the third annual Cooley Coast Run on Friday May 17.

Both the 12.5k and the 10k will start and finish at the grounds of Cooley Kickhams GFC. The races will start at 7pm.

Marathon marvels From Page 1 lay team completing the marathon on crutches in an impressive 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Garry and his three teammates were aiming to break the world amputee record but missed out by just seven seconds as they saw their rival amputee team mates finish just ahead of them.

Garry who was nursing blisters on both

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hands from his efforts was delighted to have completed the gruelling Limerick run.

“We’re all delighted to have completed the marathon and hopefully in doing so we have raised awareness for the Irish Amputee soccer team. Our main aim for doing the marathon relay was to gain respect for our game and our players and to prove that we are proper athletes”, explained Garry.

“I started the first leg of the relay and my hands started to blister from holding the crutches after about five miles.

The final mile and a half was very tough but I got through it and was happy with my time. I’d like to thank everybody who

sponsored me and would like to let people know that they can still donate to the Irish amputee soccer team through our ‘my charity. ie’ page or by contacting me directly at 0876496711. “added Garry.

Finally 63-year-old Collette O’Hagan shows no signs of hanging up her running shoes as she completed an amazing 240th marathon in Limerick.

Collette whose first marathon was in Dublin back in 1990 holds the Irish record for most marathons completed and is already looking forward to taking part in her next one.

“Thankfully I was blessed with great stam-

ina and the ability to recover really quickly so I am already looking forward to the next marathon. Derry and Cork are both coming up and I plan on running both of them”, explained Collette.

“I enjoyed the run in Limerick and I was very comfortable the whole way around. I didn’t really push myself as I have a busy running schedule coming up and I was happy to finish in five hours.

“I enjoy running just as much now as when I first competed and I have no intention of finishing up any time soon.

While I’m still fit and healthy I’ll always be running” laughed Collette.

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Friary fancy dress Dundalk 10k run on Sunday L for book week a THE MINT Dundalk 10km, which will take place on May 12 at 4pm is expected to attract a big crowd with a large number of entries expected to be swelled by entrants over the coming days.

The start of the race is at St Patricks Church and will finish on Market Square. Full

By Paul Byrne

There was great excitement in the Friary girl’s school last Friday as pupils dressed up as their favourite book characters as part of National Book Week.

Famous characters from much loved books were brought to live as Harry Potter, The Cat in the Hat (accompanied

by Thing 1 and Thing 2) and many more roamed the corridors of the Friary girls’ school.

Sabrina Maguire who is a teacher in the Friary was the driving force behind the idea and was delighted with the time and effort put into the costumes by the children.

“This is the first year we have run this event and I really have to commend every one of the girls for their efforts.

Friary students Loone Univer, Robyn Woods, Anneke Wisniewska, Inga Lozitsky and Lara McGuirk

They have all surpassed themselves in terms of effort and imagination”, noted Sabrina.

Deputy school principal Mary Mullen echoed Sabrina’s sentiments whilst explaining the importance of National Book Week.

“I think it’s important for children to read as much as they can and encouraging the girls to dress up in literary style has made many think about the books and

stories they have loved and would like to read about.

“They’ve been going to the library all week, reading new books and writing little pieces about their favourite stories.

Today was a bit of fun to end what was a very busy book week for us here in the Friary. As you can see there are some wonderful costumes and we look forward to more of the same next year” added Mary.

details of this new route can been on www.rundundalk. com.

Participants are asked to note that there will be no road closures this year and to be aware on traffic.

Those who have registered will need to pick up their race number and chip.

If you registered online please bring your receipt from Active Europe or confirmation number. Manual entries please quote their name.

There are two options for pack pick up.

Option 1 is that you collect your race pack in MINT, Earl St, the day before the race on

Retailers welcome strong Garda presence in town centre retailers of Dundalk town centre have welcomed the presence of a full time Garda in the town centre over the last couple of weeks.

Edward Boyd of Clanbrassil Street Centre remarked on the number of customers who have approached him recently stating they have said how much safer they felt in town as a result of the Garda on duty adding this is a very positive move by the Garda and is most welcomed by all retailers.

Andrew Mawhinney Town Centre Manager commented that safety and security is so important in the town centre. He recognised the difficult role that the Gardai have at the moment with resources stretched to the

limit and thanked Superintendent Gerry Curley Andrew also paid tribute to theTown Watch Committee under the stewardship of Marshes manager Harry Traynor and chairman Sean Farrell who have worked tirelessly in bring together the different business interests of Dundalk, together with the Gardai to help monitor safety and security on the town. “It hasn’t been easy in attracting more people into Dundalk it has to be a safe place and this action by the Gardai is a very positive step.

Any business interested in the Town Watch Scheme to contact Fiona in the TCCM office on 042 9352842 or Fiona@dundalktccm.ie

Saturday May 11 from 7pm9:30pm.

Otherwise packs can be collected on May 12 from 11am to 3pm.

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o t w c Pictured are joint winners of the DkITSchool of Busi-I ness and Humanities Active Citizenship Award, Conor a O’Callagan and David Dean. The awards recognise, honour and encourage the contributions made to the(

local community by the Business and Humanities students of DkIT. r

Sarah claims the Louth Rose title Teenager in family dispute Continued from Page 1 last Saturday night as she followed in the footsteps of last year’s winner Patricia Marmion.

Sarah wowed the judges with her bubbly personality and entertained the packed Fairways audience with a recital of Percy French’s classic poem ‘Ach, I don’t know’.

According to Sarah it had always been a dream of hers to take part in the famous old competition.

“I used to always watch it when I was younger down in my granny’s house and I remember dressing up pretending that I was one of the contestants.

“Brendan Galvin who organises the Louth Rose contacted me a couple of months ago and asked give it a go.” explained Sarah.

“When they called out my me to enter the competition so I thought why not and decided to name on Sunday evening to

say I had won I was absolutely shocked. The 13 other girls were all so lovely and they all jumped on top of me congratulating me.

It was crazy”, laughed Sarah.

Sarah who has a keen interest in speech and drama as well as playing GAA football with St Brides in her spare time will now travel to Portlaoise where she will be up against 29 Irish girls with just seven making it through to the contest proper in Tralee.

Although she faces a tough challenge to make it through Sarah is looking forward to Portlaoise and insists she will enjoy the weekend regardless of the result.

“I’m just going to go down there and enjoy myself. Last year’s Louth Rose, Patricia Marmion has spoken to me and

Ann Byrne from Dundalk, Co. Louth, won €48,800, which included an Opel Insignia car, on last Saturday’s (4 May 2013) National Lottery Winning Streak TV Gameshow held in RTE. Pictured at the presentation of winning cheques were from left: Marty Whelan, Gameshow Host, Ann Byrne, winning participant, Peter Plunkett, Head of IT the National Lottery and Geri Maye, Gameshow Host. The winning ticket was bought in Brookville Service Station, Ardee Road, Dundalk

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North Louth Artists

North Louth Artists will present their annual Maytime Exhibition in the County Museum, Dundalk opening on May 16.

Exhibition opens on May 16 and will continue to May 26 from 10.30am to 5pm daily.

Further information from IreneWoods 042 9376278 ireneandliamwoods@ eircom.net.

Fifteen artists will exhibit this year.

she has been a great help so far.

She told me just to be myself and relax and enjoy the whole experience.

“All the girls who were in the final with me for the Louth Rose are coming down to support me and I’d like to thank them all for being so supportive and friendly.

“I’d also like to thank my Mam Aideen, my little brother Cian and all my extended family and friends. Hopefully I can do a good job down in Portlaoise and make it all the way to Tralee. It would be a dream come true for me”, concluded the newly crowned Louth Rose.

Sarah will now try and enjoy her first couple of weeks as Louth Rose before focusing all her attention on the regional finals in Portlaoise.

Dundalk-based company Elave skincare, manufactured

by Ovelle Pharmaceuticals, launched its partnership with the Irish Cancer Society’s Survivorship Programme for the second year on April 23.

The launch, which took place at Ovelle’s headquarters on Coes Road in Dundalk, was hosted by special guest and local Dundalk girl Dearbhla Lennon.

The Irish Cancer Society’s partnership with Elave means that from 1st May to the end of June 2013, €1 from every Elave Shower Gel 250ml, Shampoo 250ml and Intensive Cream 125g sold will go to the Society’s Survivorship Programme.

The Survivorship Programme provides practical and emotional one-to-one support for those newly diagnosed with cancer by people who have undergone cancer treatment themselves.

A 19-year-old girl who was arrested after a family dispute avoided a conviction at Dundalk District Court after agreeing to pay €100 to the local Simon Community.

Victoria Curley of 69 Castletown Road, Dundalk, was arrested on August 18 last year and served with a fixed notice of a fine for being intoxicated in a public place.

The fine was not paid.

Inspector Martin Beggy explained that this is a practice introduced about 18

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months ago for public order offences, but one that is used infrequently.

Solicitor, Sean T O’Reilly, explained that the incident arose from a family dispute and it was members of her family who had called the Gardai.

The defendant, who was in court with her sister, agreed to pay €100 to charity.

Judge Conal Gibbons told Ms Curley that he would give her a chance on this occasion and struck out the charges.

Dundalk company backs cancer campaign

Joanna Gardiner, Managing Direc tor of Ovelle Pharmaceuticals / TV Presenter Dearbhla Lennon / Deirdre Murphy from the Irish Cancer Society …pictu red at the launch of the partnership betw een Elave skincare (manufactured

by Ovelle) and the Irish Cancer Society’s Surv ivorship Programme.

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Local fighters impress at Scottish Open

The 9th Scottish International Open Karate Championships which was held in Edinburgh on April 27 and 28 saw not only teams from as far away as Malta, Sweden, Denmark, and France, but a large number of clubs attending from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

As part of Team Ireland, David O’Donnell and Mary Marcus shone in their categories while being put in the spotlight against International Champions within each event.

Mary Marcus was the only female member of the team to come home with two medals having come third in both the Individual Kata (form) and Individual Kumite (fighting).

Sensei Tommy Marrett was beaming with joy at this huge achievement, as it is the first time that both Mary and David have competed in the Scottish International Open, and it is also the first time that mem-

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Dundalk ICA Meeting

The Dundalk Guild of the ICA will hold their next meeting on Monday May 13 at 8pm in Wellington Hall. All new members welcome.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

Afternoon Tea in aid of Alzheimer’s will be held in Wellington Hall St Mary’s Road, Thursday May 16 between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.

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Sensei Tommy Marrett 4th Dan with Sensei Mary Marcus 1st Dan.

bers of Ireland Wadokai Karate-Do Remnei (IWKR) have competed in this huge international event.

Mary Marcus only joined IWKR in 2006 and to date not only does she compete nationally and internationally, but is to date the first female within Ireland to be awarded a 1st Dan from

the Federation of WadoKai Europe.

With training so intense over the past few months in preparation for Scotland, Mary and David have now set their eyes towards the Annual Chase International Karate Competition in Birmingham on May 12. They will both be joined by fel-

low members of Team Ireland from within the Ireland Karate Federation Commission and they all look forward to more challenges in both Individual Kata, Pair Kata, Kumite and the grand finale of the International Team Kumite Event where Team Ireland will compete against Team England.

Optilase, which has a base in Newry, is celebrating becoming the European leaders for the Kamra treatment, a surgery to eliminate the need for reading glasses after the company was presented with an award recently.

The second annual TY Triathlon took place in St. Mary’s, Drumcar on April 16.

School teams from all over Louth took part but the De La Salle College in Dundalk was particularly successful in the team and individual events.

Eight students from the college’s TY classes took part with Aidan Kieran, Ciaran O’Neill and Stephen Carron romping home in first place in the boys team event and Conall Cooney taking second place in the individual competition. Also competing were Shane McQuillan, Aaron Kelly, Ciaran Hearty and Jordan Mackin. The triathlon involved the three different activities, swimming, cycling and running and it seems that the hours of training in the pool and on the roads have paid off for the boys in blue. Congratulations to all the boys who competed and to Ms McAdam for mentoring them. Pictured is Conall Cooney.

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Pete Treanor’s

Preparations for Blackrock Festival

Weekly Quiz

History What country did the Ancient Romans call Hibernia?

Rock & Pop Robbie Williams left what boy band to pursue a solo career?

USA Near which city in Florida is Disneyworld?

Song What song did Johnny Cash write after flying over Ireland for the first time?

The Bible Who in the New Testament was called ‘The Beloved Physician’?

Food and Drink Which type of bisuit gets its name from a one-time Royal House of France?

Literature Which English comic writer of the 1920s to 50s was nicknamed ‘Plum’?

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What shop now stands on the former site of the Commerical Hotel, Clanbrassil St? Ireland and Sport Near what town is Proudstown Racecourse?

Television In Mrs Brown’s Boys, what is Winnie’s surname?

Stinker Which soft drink company, specializing in ginger ale was founded in 1904 by John McLaughlin of Enniskillen?

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Stewart Agnew and Jim Lane of Dundalk Credit Union with cash winners in the Dundalk Credit Union Cash Draw: Paul Johnston €2500 Anne Marks €2500 Caroline Moore €2500 Fiona Tasker €5000.

Entries are now been taken for the Blackrock Seaside Festival Queen competition for 2013.

Places are limited so don’t miss out Competition will take place on Friday August 9. If you or your business would like to participate please contact Sandra at 087 943 8732 As a fundraising precursor to this year’s Blackrock Festival, a historical evening of old and hitherto unpublished photos of old Blackrock and its people will be presented by Noel Sharkey in the Stone House, Main Street, Blackrock, at 8pm on Thursday May 30.

A half-hour DVD documentary on the Dundalk Union Workhouse at Rath townland on the Ardee Road will also be presented on the night.

This film, which was commissioned by the old Dundalk Society prior the demolition of the workhouse in 1987, is narrated by Ray Stone.

Entry fee is €5 on the night and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Plenty on offer at Carlingford over weekend Over the Saturday and Sunday May 11 and 12, the Taste of Carlingford festival will offer an opportunity to sample local produce and experience the atmosphere of the village.

Amidst the street music, people are invited to sample tastings from each restaurant while locals are also being asked to present their home baked goodies to the public this year in the Taste of Carlingford Village Bake where those old traditional dishes and

recipes will be on offer for everyone to enjoy.

The medieval village will be bursting with colourful displays and delicious aromas throughout the entire weekend, offering a street food market alongside live cookery demonstrations for adults and children. Recent runner up of the National Chowder competition, Danny Fitzpatrick, will be one of the chefs appearing.

The contrast of the contemporary and traditional continue

within the family orientated activities.

The children’s Crab Fishing competition, offering special prizes for the most crabs, ugliest crab and smallest crab remains a favourite alongside facepainting, Kiddies Treasure Hunt, Stone Skimming and Build a Sandcastle.

Also on the Fun Menu is a free Drumming Workshop extending over the two days and the arrival of special guests in the Loughs Agency Sea Touch

Tank. Children are invited to meet and greet the live sea creatures and learn about the texture, smells and habits of our friends that swim in the Irish waters. Marine themed activities continue with the Carlingford Adventure Centre offering kayaking in the harbour on Sunday.

A variety of guided walks are included in the programme with the experienced archaeologist guides from Setanta Tours leading the popular

Maeves Gap Historical Walk and Carlingford Walking Tours offering guided walks.

A Taste of Organic Carlingford will offer the opportunity to forage and discover natural ingredients and substance that are at our fingertips every day.

Alongside festival late night entertainment in all the pubs, be ready for an early music session on Sunday morning with a Dawn Chorus recital at Carlingford Sailing Club at 7am.

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Hundreds join Cycle Against Suicide

By Paul Byrne

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“We were delighted to take part in the cycle as suicide and depression is a big problem in Ireland and we need to be more open and talk more about it.

“People need to know it is okay to feel depressed and that there is support out there for them. And I hope events like this help to get the message out there.” added Ronan.

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setting out from Cavan early on Saturday morning before arriving in Dundalk tired but unbowed on Saturday evening.

“We left Cavan this morning about 9:45 and although it was pretty tiring it feels good to have completed the 100km. To be honest the way the football is going at the moment we’re considering starting up a cycling team instead” laughed Ronan.

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St Nicholas NS, Nicholas Street, Dundalk, hosted an Intercultural Day on Tuesday April 23.

Pupils were involved in different activities throughout the day.

Parents and friends were invited in the afternoon to view the country projects pupils had put together and to see the children demonstrating what they had learned.

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Hundreds of exhausted cyclists all clad in orange vests rolled into the Dundalk Institute of Technology at 5pm on Saturday evening having completed the latest leg of ‘Cycle against Suicide’.

Cycle Against Suicide is a 1,400km, 14-day campaign which peddled its way around the country helping to raise awareness of the considerable help and supports that are available for anyone battling depression, self harm, at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.

The event which started in Cork covered 100km each day, with cyclists encouraged to participate in as many or as few legs as they wish. It finished in Dublin yesterday but Saturday’s leg saw the cyclists travel 100km from Cavan to DkIT where they were greeted by hundreds of wellwishers outside the Dublin Road college.

Celebrities, such as Bressie and RTÉ’s Colm Hayes joined ‘Cycle against Suicide’ founder Jim Breen in DkIT as they sat down for a well-earned cup of soup and a sandwich.

Ronan Lynch and Gerry Murphy from Naomh Malachi’s GAA club also took part in the cycle

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Dear Heart of Jesus. In the past I asked you for many favours. This time I ask you for 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. B.B.

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O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart great assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, three Hall Mary's and Gloria's. Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have my request granted. Publication promised. B.B.

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Thanks for favours received, Jesus Mary & Joseph the Sacred Heart, Saint Martin, Saint Theresa. God of The Devine Mercy.

Thanksgiving Novena To St Jude. O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart great assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, three Hall Mary's and Gloria's. Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have my request granted. Publication promised. M. McN.

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Man became impulsive after brain injury A man who broke into a car at a local hotel and was caught driving a stolen car on another occasion, was given six months detention at Dundalk District Court.

Michael Farrell, with an address at 44 Montpellier Gardens, Infirmary Road, Dublin 7, was described as having suffered a serious brain injury as a child which left him very impulsive.

The court heard that on April 3 this year the defendant and another male broke the side window of a car at the Carrickdale Hotel and stole a jacket worth €150 and €35 cash.

On February 19, 2013, Mr Farrell was stopped by Gardai from Ardee who were responding to

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him impulsive and open to suggestion. If there is negative peer influence around then he usually gets in trouble”, he explained.

He asked that the 20-year-old with 63 previous convictions would not have his current sentence extended beyond the October 2015 release date.

Judge Conal Gibbons imposed a six-month detention in respect of the criminal damage and a similar punishment for unlawful taking of a vehicle.

He was fined €300 for driving while disqualified and disqualified for three years, and also fined €100 for having no driving licence. Other matters were taken into account.

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planning DUNDALK TOWN COUNCIL—We, Brookwood Taverns Ltd, intend to apply for planning permission for alterations to rear of the Ridleys Premises, 91 Park Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth including provision of roof terrace, enclosing walls and store. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dundalk Town Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.

DUNDALK TOWN COUNCIL—We, Barry's Taverns Dundalk Ltd, intend to apply for planning permission for alterations including elevational changes, landscaping along Armagh Road facade and minor increase to internal public floor area at Lisdoo Premises, Newry Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dundalk Town Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.

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Former Mountjoy Governor addresses parents

John Lonergan, the former governor of Mountjoy Prison, addressed 100 parents who have undertaken the Dundalk Incredible Years Project’s parent programme at the Parent Get Together 2013. The event was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wednesday April 24 and proved to be a great success. Since the introduction of the programme to Dundalk in 2010, it has been completed by a total of 120 parents, and currently being undertaken by a further 40.

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Monastery NS make history

For the first time in its long history Monastery NS, Ardee won the FAI North Leinster 5 aside soccer competition for medium sized schools.

They now progress to the Leinster Final in Navan on May 16.

Mick Neville FAI stated that it has been many years since any Louth primary school progressed to the Leinster Finals.

The FAI hosted a very competitive 5 a side soccer competition schools in North Leinster, at the MDL Grounds in Navan on Thursday, May 2. Monastery NS, as Louth Champions, faced the Champions of Longford (Stonepark NS), Westmeath (Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn, Mullingar) and Meath (Kilcloon NS).

In the first game they played Stonepark NS Longford and had a

comfortable win by 7 goals to 1.

In their second game they faced the favourites Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn (Mullingar) who also had a narrow victory over Kilcloon NS (Meath) in their first game.

In a tight game it was scoreless at the break but a goal from Jonathan Commins combined with some great defending saw the Ardee side win 1-0.

In the final match Monastery NS, Ardee met a very determined and skilful Kilcloon NS, Meath team. The Meath team needed to beat Monastery NS to qualify and went right at the Ardee lads from the first whistle.

The Meath side were 1-0 up at the break but goals from Tom Jackson (2) and Jonathan Commins saw their side win

The Monastery NS team with their mentors

on a 3-2 scoreline to put their side through.

The Monastery NS Team was Gavin Kirk, Dónal McKenny, Liam

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Musical Society auditions for ‘King and I’ Fresh from the success of their recent sell-out concert Dundalk Musical Society are delighted to announce that their Autumn production will be the wonderful Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The King and I” which will take place this October. Auditions will take place on Sunday May 19 in Dundalk Tennis Club.

Children’s auditions for boys and girls aged 5-12 years will begin with a dance workshop

Shannen Murden with her boyfriend Conor McGuinness at her eighteenth birthday party at The Commercial Club on Sunday night.

Friday 10th May

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Saturday 11th May Live Music with

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Neil Delamere in Store One of the biggest names on the Irish Comedy scene, Neil Delamere, is coming to Dundalk for one night with his new show ‘Delamere Mortal’ this May 19.

The show is filled with his sharp observations and hilarious self reflection which has already received rave reviews in the UK. The Offaly born comedian is well known for his appearances on The Panel and has appeared on ances on The Blame Game, and Michael McIntyre.

at 10.30am and auditions will follow at 11.30am. While adult auditions will take place at 3pm on the same day in the same venue. Audition pieces will be available for those who wish to be prepared and can be collected from a committee member on Saturday May 11 in the tennis club between 11am and Noon.

For further information email dundalkmusicalsociety@gmail. com

The Leddy Family Show In Aid of Boyneview & Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre - May 8th €10 inc booking fee

BeatleMania Sat 11th May:

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

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Gardening

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The new 911 Turbo

The new 911 Turbo is powered by a turbocharged 3.8-litre flatsix engine with direct petrol injection producing 520 hp, with the Turbo S outputting 560 hp. This is mated to a (PDK) seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. With the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus the 911 Turbo will accelerate from 0-100kph(0-62mph) in 3.2 seconds and the 911 Turbo S shaves off 0.1 seconds off this time – both have a top speed of 317kph(197mph).

stop function and thermal management technology have improved the fuel consumption by some 16 per cent to an official 9.7L/100km(29.1mpg) on the combined cycle for both models.

For the 911 Turbo Porsche has developed a new all-wheel drive system (PTM) with an electronically controlled and activated multi-plate clutch, it is water cooled which enables more power to be transmitted to the front if needed, which A number of eco- equals better accelerafriendly measures tion, which is illustratsuch as an auto start/ ed by the figures above,

front spoiler whose segments can be pneumatically extended to improve downforce at the front and a deployTo aid handling rear able rear wing with axle steering has been three adjustable posiintroduced to the new tions for the rear.

To distinguish the 911 Turbo which allows faster turn into 911 Turbo from the the bends and offers Turbo S it gains fullmore dynamic steering LED headlights that feature four-point dayresponses.

Porsche has intro- time running lights duced active aerody- and dynamic, cameranamics which enables based main beam conthe new 911 Turbo to trol, which you can opt shave 2 seconds off its for on the 911 Turbo. lap time around the And as you would exNürburgring-Nord- pect both models are schleife circuit. The ac- wider, by some 28 mm tive systems comprise than the 911 Carrera 4 retractable three-stage models. with the standard 911 Turbo being quicker to 100kph (62 mph) than the outgoing 911 Turbo S.

Standard equipment includes adaptive aerodynamics, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Traction Management (PTM) fourwheel drive, 20-inch diameter forged alloy wheels, leather interior, automatic climate control, Bi-Xenon headlights, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) satellite navigation system, DAB digital radio with Bose Surround Sound, Bluetooth telephone module, a universal audio interface offering MP3 connectivity and a three year warranty.

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From stunning exterior design to quality interior finishes, the New SEAT Leon not only looks good, it feels good too. Boasting generous cabin space, it comes with Air Conditioning & Bluetooth as standard and features a new media system with 5” colour touchscreen for all your travel and entertainment needs. Available with a range of fuel efficient and low emissions petrol and diesel engines, the new SEAT Leon is a remarkably affordable car, available from as little as ¤219 per month.

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Fitted to every 911 is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard, and customers are also able to explore the potential of their new car by participating in a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.

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Dacia duster

Dacia are starting to make headway in the Irish market with the tremendous Duster .

The Duster comes with two proven Renault engines engines: a 1.6 litre (105hp) petrol and 1.5 litre (110hp) diesel. The 1.6 petrol unit is available on the entry-level versions, diesel engines on upper two trim levels. Four wheel drive versions are available with either engine.

There are three Duster trim levels, ‘Access’, ‘Ambiance’ and ‘Lauréate’

pre-wiring.

The Ambiance adds 1.5 litre (110hp) diesel engine plus a 4x20W radio/CD with AUX, Bluetooth, USB connectivity and steering-column mounted fingertip

controls, plus body coloured bumpers, 60/40 split folding rear seats, front fog lights and height adjustable driver’s seat.

The Laureate gains 16” alloy wheels, air conditioning, electric

rear windows, leather steering wheel and trip computer. Satin chrome for the roof bars, scuff plates, side sills and door handles. Body coloured, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors. Piano

Standard exterior features for the Access include, 16” steel wheels and longitudinal roof bars, while on the inside, the highselling model offers electric front windows, four airbags, height adjustable steering wheel and ISOFIX points on the outer rear seats. An emergency spare wheel is also fitted free-of-charge to 4x4 versions. ABS and Emergency Brake Assist, plus remote central locking are also core features, together with radio and speaker

21 black detailing on the door handles, centre console surround, plus steering wheel and door panel inserts.

The options list is simply two items, ASR traction control and ESC on diesel-engined

versions and metallic paint. All trim levels have non-metallic white as standard. The choice of four metallic paint finishes on Ambiance and Laureate are Argentum Silver, Caspian Blue, Granite

Grey and Mariana Blue.

There are ‘packs’ that can be added to the Duster as such as the Styling Pack which adds daytime running lights and chrome for the side and front bars and exhaust tailpipe.

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NEW RENAULT CAPTUR Now There’s Something You Don’t See Every Day.

The ŠKODA Superb with: Free Sat Nav, Free Servicing, Free Road Tax and Finance from just 3.9% APR at Western Motors ŠKODA! With its cabin space and luggage capacity the Superb has always had the ability to wow but now it’s even more impressive. For a limited time we are offering built in Satellite navigation, 3 years servicing and 1 year of road tax all for free.

This offer ends on May 31st so once you get your breath back visit Western Motors ŠKODA!

Western Motors ŠKODA, M1 Retail Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Exit 10 off the M1 Motorway.

T. 041 9898100. W. www.westernmotors.ie Get more with My ŠKODA myskoda.ie/join Finance example ŠKODA Superb 1.6 TDI Ambition ORP €29,675. Deposit €9,421.00. 60 monthly payments of €369. Total cost of credit €2,036 including acceptance fee (€75) and completion fee (€75). Minimum deposit is 10%. Subject to lending criteria. This offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. ŠKODA Finance is a trading style of Volkswagen Bank GmbH Branch Ireland, authorised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in Germany and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. Offer available for selected Superb models only. Terms and conditions apply, see skoda.ie.

The Captur is the new crossover there will be an EDC (Efficient from Renault which we might Dual Clutch) version of the dCi see later this year or early next. 90 later.

At the launch there will Renault market the Captur as having the style and driving be four trim levels for the position of an SUV, the cabin Renault Captur – ‘Expression’, ‘Dynamique space and versatility of an MPV ‘Expression+’, with the driving experience of a Media Nav’ and ‘Dynamique S compact hatchback. It directly Media Nav’. targeted at family owners with Standard Equipment includes its practical interior, the rear 16” alloy wheels, 60/40 split seat bench slid forward, and and sliding rear seat bench, including the storage area body coloured bumpers, cruise under its dual height boot floor. control, ECO mode (up to 10% Depending on the configuration fuel saving), ESC (Electronic Control), ETC the 377 litre boot increases to 455 Stability litres. With the rear seats folded (Electronic Traction Control), it will swallow up to 1,235 litres front and rear electric windows, of cargo. The reversible boot HSA (Hill Start Assist), speed floor not only allows valuables limiter, trip computer. to be hidden away from prying The Expression+ adds front eyes, it’s also, carpeted on one fog lights, body coloured door side, with rubber on the other. mirrors and handles, hands-free There is a choice of three key card plus climate control engines, all turbocharged – and auto lights/wipers. there is all-new 1.2 TCe 120 The Dynamique cleverly EDC engine which joins the 0.9 comes with zipped seat covers TCe 90 and 1.5 dCi 90 units. The which can be simply wiped or manual transmission models all washed or even replaced perfect feature Stop&Start as standard; for a busy family and/or animal

owner. It also adds the chrome Colour Pack (combining both Interior Touch and Exterior Gloss) covering the headlight surrounds and tailgate strip, plus centre console, air vent and gearlever gaiter surrounds among others. It also has cornering lights and a leather steering wheel (with gloss insert) and gear knob.

It also features MediaNav, an integrated multimedia tablet with seven-inch touchscreen, including Navteq Nav ‘n’ Go satellite navigation, 4x20W Arkamys radio, Bluetooth, USB and handsfree technology.

The top of the range Dynamique S Media Nav adds electric folding door mirrors and rear parking sensors (City Pack) and heated front seats.

There is a contrasting roof and door mirror colour, plus coloured Exterior Gloss and Interior Touch Packs plus extra tinted rear windows and 17” coloured Explore alloy wheels.

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2013 VW Passat CL 1.6TDi

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2012 VW Passat 1.6TDi HL

2012 Audi A4 2.0TDi Sport

€30,000

2012 VW Polo Cross 1.2TSi €16,000

2012 VW Passat CC 2.0 Sport €33,000

2008 Peugeot 207 1.4HDi

2009 Audi A4 2.0TDi

2008 VW Tiguan 4WD

2012 VW Up! 1.0 3dr

2009 BMW 320i SE Coupe

2012 Golf 1.4TSi ER

2007 Mini Cooper 1.6

2012 VW Jetta TL 1.6TDi

2010 Audi A6 2.0TDi

2007 VW Golf 1.9TDi

2010 VW Jetta 1.6TDi CL

2011 Passat CL 1.6TDi

2010 VW Golf 1.6TDi HL

2009 VW Golf 1.6TDi

2011 Opel Astra

2011 Polo 1.2 TL

2012 Skoda Octavia

2012 Bettle 1.4TSi Sport

2013 Polo Cross

€19,000

2011 VW Golf 1.6DSG R Line €23,000

2011 Polo 1.2 TrL

2011 VW Scirocco 1.4TSi

2012 Audi A6 2.0TDi SLine

Peugeot 308 1.6HDi

2009 Toyota L.Cruiser LWB Com €14,000+VAT

2013 VW Transporter 2.0TDi LWB €22,000 + VAT

2003 Peugeot 206 Van 1.4 €3,000

2011 VW Caddy 1.6TDi

2010 VW Crafter 2.5L

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