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Crowds out for MINT 10K run

Paddy takes chamber chains

Images of new school released

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Girls turn on the style

Wednesday, 15th May, 2013. Vol. 6, Issue 20 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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Dundalk’s talented young female boxers were the toast of the town as the Dealgan club’s star boxers produced three All Ireland titles and a runners-up finish recently in Dublin’s National Boxing Stadium.

The Dealgan boxing club have a long history of producing some of the best talent to come out of Louth in previous years and this year was to be no exception.

Orla Garvey, 50kgs girl 3, was going for her second national title in a row and after a hard fought 14 to 9 win in her semi-final, she was to meet Shauna McCann of Neilstown in this year’s final.

Orla is unbeaten in the last two years in all competitions and she showed what a dynamic boxer she is when her opponent was unable to get a

Death of popular Blackrock man

Owen Carroll

By Paul Byrne

Orla Garvey, Nicole Agnew, Nicoel McCann and Amy Broadhurst did Dundalk proud

second’s rest, she quickly stopped her within the first round.

Nicole Agnew, 46kgs girl

3, was aiming for her third feated her opponent on a national title to add to her score of 18 to 12. Nicole was impressive collection and in up against Naomi O’Leary her semi-final bout she deSee page 8

Popular Blackrock man Owen Carroll tragically lost his life on Sunday due to injuries sustained in a fire which started in his house last Thursday evening.

74-year-old Owen, from Sandy Lane in Blackrock, died peacefully in St James Hospital in Dublin on Sunday morning. According to his nephew Niall he was well known around the village and will be sorely missed by both friends and family.

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Bus strike causes commuter travel chaos

By Niamh Kirk

THE industrial action

by Bus Eireann almost caused travel chaos for local commuters on Monday morning. However it appeared that the commuting population and private service was well prepared to avert chaos.

In preparation Paddy Mathews from Matthews Coaches was at

the Marshes Shopping Centre before 6am to ensure that everyone got to work or college on time.

The swell of numbers was manageable according to the coach company. They had diverted a lot of resources into ensuring that the morning commute was not too stressful. “No one was left standing,” said Mr Matthews.

It was a particularly

worrying time for some students who are beginning exams this week.

There were large, early morning crowds in Drogheda making their way to Dundalk for study and work.

AA road watch warned that some Dublin-Belfast route through Dundalk would not be operating and that commuters who were driving should leave earlier

to avoid delays.

There was limited services between Dundalk and Dublin and Dundalk and Belfast, as were local and regional services.

A spokesperson for the national bus service said “Bus Éireann apologises for any inconvenience caused due to this industrial action.

Customers can check online at buseireann,ie

for updates to services.

The strike centres on a dispute between National Bus and Rail Union members and Bus Eireann over the company’s efforts to cut costs; they aim to cut €5million from the payroll.

Unions say the measures could cost their members more than €4,000 per year, which is unaffordable.

The county has a

large commuter population with the 2011 census showing more than 10,000 people travelling out of Co Louth daily for work or college, while more than 6000 travel into the main employment catchment areas of Drogheda and Dundalk.

Travel returned to normal on Tuesday as the action was suspended to allow talks take place.

VEC release images of inNews Brief new secondary school North Louth Artists exhibition

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Co Louth VEC have released images of their brand new 1,000 place postprimary school due to commence in September 2014.

Pobalcholáiste Chú Chulainn will be constructed on a spacious ten acre site at the Marshes in Dundalk town centre.

Construction will get underway later this year.

The impressive 3D architect’s images will give the people of Dundalk their first glimpse of what the new school will look like when completed.

CEO of Co. Louth VEC, Dr. Pádraig Kirk, was naturally very pleased with the latest development.

“I am delighted to now be able to make these images public. Up until now people would only have been able to conceptualise what our new school would look like, but now the people of Dundalk and surrounding areas can see exactly what we intend to provide.

This makes it real.

Images of Pobalcholáiste Chú Chulainn which will open in September 2014 on the new school on Thursday May 30 at 7:30pm in Wellington Hall, St. Mary’s Road, Dundalk. The enrolment process for a place in first year in September 2014 will be launched on the night and brochures and application forms will be made available.

The VEC expect that there will be significant interest among parents of current 5th Class primary pupils in the new school.

Pobalcholáiste Chú Chulainn will be one of the most architecturally well designed, modern, high-tech, comfortable and well-resourced schools in the country when it commences in September 2014”.

One of the images shows an expansive school frontage as viewed from Marshes Avenue, showing a new entry/exit road and impressive green space to the front of the school.

Another shows the school and its library as viewed from the new public park, also to be constructed on the site.

Dr. Kirk added, “I have worked with architects for many years now and can say with confidence that what we see here is exactly what we will get. This is a very exciting time for Co. Louth VEC”.

Planning permission for the new school is being fast tracked through the statutory

planning stages in accordance with Part 8, article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended).

The school is deemed to be an essential piece of infrastructure for Dundalk and its environs and will go before a future meeting of Dundalk Town Council for approval.

The VEC are holding an information night

also pleaded guilty to theft at Long Walk Shopping Centre on August 5 that year.

The court heard that the defendant had 23 previous convictions and Judge Flann Brennan stated that he would consider 240 hours Community Service in lieu of 12 months.

However, it was re-

vealed that Mr Dixon was now living abroad and intended continuing to live in the Isle of Man. As a result, Judge Brennan suspended the sentence – which covered all matters - for two years.

He also imposed a five-year driving disqualification.

The annual happy heart appeal was launched last week, revealing that as many as four people a week die in County Louth due to heart disease.

According to the national charity, 273 people are diagnosed here every day with stroke or heart disease, enough to fill two and a half double-decker buses daily. But demand for The Irish Heart Foundation’s patient services is fast outgrowing the funding available to support it.

This May the Irish Heart Foundation is urgently calling on the public to give generously to their Happy Hearts Appeal. Give €2 this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, by texting HEART to 50300 to give €2, donating online throughout May at www.irishheart.ie or by organising an event.

Man gets suspended sentence Happy Heart Day A MAN who pleaded guilty to theft and motoring offences was given a 12-month suspended sentence at Dundalk District Court.

Shane Dixon, 526 Aisling Park, Dundalk, faced charges of failing to produce insurance and driving licence after being stopped by Gardai on June 10, 2012. He

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

This group of established artists are renowned for the variety and quality of paintings and sculpture shown by m attracting the attention of serious collectors.

There are 15 artists showing this year, working in a number of different mediums and styles.

Paintings range from vibrantly coloured silk to heavily textured abstracts, landscapes, animal studies and still life in watercolours, acrylics and oils.

The sculpture section will show a wonderful variety of pieces, sensuous bronzes by Sandra Bell, exquisite bronze, crystal and glass pieces by new member Alva Gallagher, pieces in willow and limestone by quest sculptors Breda Marron and Helen O’Connell.

Exhibition opens on May 16 and will continue to May 26 from 10.30am to 5pm daily. Further information from Irene Woods 042 9376278 ireneandliamwoods@ eircom.net.

Marist Car Boot Sale A car boot sale will be held on Sunday May 26, 1 to 5pm. Marist school grounds hosted by St Mary’s College Parents Council. Great fun day for all the family, great stalls, cakes, refreshments, bouncy castle, ice cream, face painting and much more.

Come and enjoy a great day out. Plus raffle on the day.

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Paddy Matthews takes over as chamber president

By Niamh Kirk LOCAL businessman Paddy Matthews, of Matthews coaches, is the newly elected president of Dundalk’s Chamber of Commerce.

The title was officially taken up last week during the Chamber AGM where he commended the commitment and dedication of his predecessor, Paddy Malone.

Mr Matthews indicated that he

would intend to continue with the initiatives already underway and was in the process of drawing up a strategic plan for the next three years and beyond. He invited members to discuss this or any other matters with him and invited those businesses that are not members of the Chamber to join.

“There has been Trojan work done. Paddy Malone has been exceptional and he’ll be a tough

act to follow. He has put a lot of structures in place,” said Mr Matthews. But there is a crisis he said and the ambition is to tackle it head on.

“We want Dundalk to be a destination where you work, live play and stay and we want to send that image across the world. The further integration and collaboration between the various committees and local authorities will be

Paddy Malone reflects on his term

the key.

“There are a lot of different organisations and groups and we will get them around the table together, get some ideas flowing.

It is about uniting the forces. We have a brilliant town; it is about getting it working”, explained the new president.

Dundalk, he noted, was once a town where someone could leave school at a very young age and

find lots of jobs available. Now however, new skills are needed to meet the demands of the emerging IT based industries and Mr Matthews aims to see the demand being met.

Mr Malone said that Mr Matthews should inspire confidence, having built Matthews Coaches from scratch, and being someone who everyone knows has done a superb job with his own busi-

ness.

Holly Dance is now the Chamber’s Vice President while Michael Farrell remains as treasurer. If Dundalk Chamber of Commerce is the voice of Business in the area, then it is getting louder.

Mr Farrell revealed that membership of the Chamber has gone up in the past year, despite the economic downturn.

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AFTER handing over the chains of office to his successor, Paddy Malone had a chance to reflect on his four years as Chamber President, during which time he felt he achieved much despite the challenging economic conditions.

Forging links, getting people talking and creating the framework for future collaboration was top of the list when he took office. “I wanted, firstly, to get a good working relationship with everyone. That was my main target; to get the different local authority institutions working together and co

News

in Brief Plant and book sale

A Plant and Book Sale in aid of the Louth Society, Preventtion of Cruelty to Animals will take place in Dundealgan AC hall, Seatown, on Saturday May 18 from 11am to 4pm. Please come and support the animals.

Donation of books and plants welcome. Contact Paul on 087 6785844.

Louth ICA open night

Louth ICA are holding a open night in St Joseph GAA clubrooms Dromiskin on Thursday May 23 at 8pm. All Ladies welcome. For information call 9371584 /9322503 or 0871303355.

Paddy Malone with new President Paddy Matthews and Vice President Holly Dance

operating,” he said.

Another goal was to highlight the levels of unemployment in the area, and the McArdle report which revealed Dundalk as having among the worst deprivation problems in the country saw a second ambition realised.

One of the standout achievements, he says, was the campaign against VAT increases in national budgets that

would have served to boost numbers travelling North to go shopping.

“The fact that we had a strong voice when we spoke about it, and it gained national attention, and that it was favourable for the town,” he said, was what made it particularly special moment on a personal level.

Another highlight was seeing one of his heroes, sports commentator

Jimmy McGee, receive a rapturous welcome to Dundalk when acting as Grand Marshal of the St Patricks Day parade in 2009.

A successful presidency was completed on receiving his award for 40 years of membership of Fine Gael which was presented to him by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny at a business lunch only two weeks ago.

“The Chamber is

now seen as the voice of business in Dundalk” he said, something he had no small part in establishing. But Mr Malone is still actively involved in the Chamber as their PRO and in various projects.

“I’ve always believed this town has a positive future,” he said, and added that he will continue to promote that Dundalk is an ideal location to do business.

Macra groups aim for glory LOUTH Macra groups are hoping for two titles when the National Final of the Macra National Talent Competition takes place in The Helix Theatre, Dublin this Saturday night. This is the twenty-ninth year of the competition which comprises eight separate events involving music and dance performance.

Louth’s finalists, Termonfeckin Macra and Fanebridge Macra, qualified from the recent national semi-final in Summerhill.

On Saturday night Termonfeckin Macra they will be hoping for glory in Set Dancing when their team of Marita Bayly from Galroostown, Sandpit, Aoife McEvoy from Priorstown and sisters Barbara

Orla McGeeney, Frank McGeeney and Niamh Sweeney

and Christine Kirk from The Dales, Clogherhead will dance a half set.

Fanebridge Macra, a relatively new Macra group now find themselves in the exciting situation of being in a National Final. They

compete in Pop / Folk / Ballad Group. The group comprises Frank and Orla McGeeney from Grange, Knockbridge and Niamh Sweeney from The Dales, Clogherhead.

The Louth finalists

will be up against twenty three different clubs in thirteen counties in the National Final of one of the country’s longest running and most renowned amateur talent competitions.

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Weekly Quiz

1 History Which 20th Century leader was known as Il Duce?

2 Geography What is the longest river in South America?

3 Sport Which Irish sporting superstar grew up in Holywood?

4 Rock and Pop What was Rod Stewart’s first No 1 single in Ireland and the UK? 5 Children’s Books Violet Elizabeth Bott featured in what series of books about a roguish schoolboy?

6 Ireland In what Irish city is the Lady’s Well Brewery?

7 Movies Who composed the score for Jaws, ET and Schindler’s List?

8 Current Affairs The bones of King Richard III were discovered

recently in a car park in what English city?

9 Television Who played the part of Jerry Ledbetter in the BBC TV sitcom. ‘The Good Life’?

10 Local Which Dundalk scholar spent 15 years of his life translating the Bible into Irish?

Stinker Which 1970s cartoon TV series featured three inmates trying to escape from the Wonderland Zoo?

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Back Row: Fanni Pokecz, Laura Keenan, Vanda Pokecz, Laura McNally, Clare Reynolds, Sophie Monahan, Laura Reilly, Nadine Rice, Coach Kathy O`Neill. Front Row: Coleen Mulpeter, Eilleen Sinead O`Hagan, Shauna Kearney

Young athletes head for Spain

LIBY Dynamites Basketball Club once again travels to Spain this summer to participate in the Santa Susanna Basketball Tournament.

Dynamites having competed in the Barcelona Cup last year and narrowly losing by one point to the eventual winner will once again take an under 16 girls team to represent the North East Region in Basketball.

Players from Longford, Kells, Castleblayney, Killenkere and Dundalk will make up the team and training has got under way with two training sessions this

month and a game against Ulster Elks under their belts.

“Playing in these high class tournaments is something we as a club encourage for our players and competing in these tournaments have raised the bar within the club.

Player development and standards are raised and new ideas and friendships are discovered and formed”, said Pat Campbell Chairman of Liby Dynamites.

Travelling with the under 16 girls will be Liby Dynamites Senior Ladies Team who will compete in the senior tournament and

after finishing fourth in Ireland in the National Regional Final last weekend. Dynamites players are confident they can gain rewards throughout their 10 day trip.

It has been a very successful season for Dynamites with their u18 Girls team winning the North East Basketball League at their first attempt and with all other teams finishing in the top four play-off positions.

Anyone who wishes to join or try out for Liby Dynamites can register by visiting www.libydynamites.com.

Praise for making progress on drugs issues

A MAN who is battling to overcome a drug problem was praised for his efforts at Dundalk District Court and encouraged to keep up the good work.

Judge Flann Brennan expressed his pleasure at seeing Kenneth Callan of 9 Archway, Francis St, Dundalk, making progress as he adjourned charges against him for six months.

“There are too many offences to deal leniently with the case but I will put it back for six months on continued supervision to see then.

Things are going well and I have to say I am surprised but he deserves some credit for that”, said Judge Brennan who encouraged the defendant to keep

making progress.

“You have to get drugs completely out of your life or your future prospects will be very limited if you don’t, but it is a question of keeping clear of the drug lifestyle and culture.

“Good luck and I mean that sincerely.

Keep it up”, added the judge.

Evidence was given of a charge of unlawful possession of drugs when he was found with one and a half ecstasy tablets, valued at €10, at the Vantastival music festival in Bellurgan on May 5, 2012.

The defendant has seven previous convictions.

The case was adjourned to November 6.

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Girls turn on the style

From page 1 from Letterkenny in the final, who was narrowly defeated in last year’s final. Nicole produced three rounds of some of the most technical boxing to be seen in this year’s girl’s championships, with lightning speed footwork and sharp counter-punching she went on to claim her third title in successive years, winning on a score of 14 to 7.

Again this young girl is well on her way to representing Ireland in European and World competitions.

Amy Broadhurst, the current European Featherweight champion and youngest female boxer to ever win a European gold medal, was going for her seventh Irish title which shows why she is mentioned in the same breath as Katie Taylor.

Ciara Ginty, a four time Irish champion from Gaesala was to be Amys opponent in the final.

Amy despite not producing her best boxing due to being ill in the week leading up to the fight still

prevailed on a score of 16 to 12, a remarkable achievement considering the circumstances and Amy will now get the chance to defend her European title in Hungary at the end of June, alongside Katie Taylor.

Nicole McCann, 54kgs youth 2, is another of Dealgan’s brightest talents and after only being in the club for a year, for her to make the final was an achievement in itself. Her opponent was Rebecca Gorman of Clann Naofa and from the first bell Nicole met her opponent head on and in a very close first round Nicole was trailing by a single point. In round two, despite Nicole throwing every single punch a boxer could throw, she found herself up against an opponent who returned every punch and by the end of the round she was still behind. In the final round Nicole left every bit of energy she had in the ring but despite such a great and brave effort she was to lose the contest, 22 to 14.

Konstytucja 3 maja (Ustawa Rządowa z dnia 3 maja) – uchwalona 3 maja 1791 roku ustawa regulująca ustrój prawny Rzeczypospolitej Obojga Narodów. Powszechnie przyjmuje się, że Konstytucja 3 maja była pierwszą w Europie i drugą na świecie (po konstytucji amerykańskiej z 1787 r.) nowoczesną, spisaną konstytucją.

Wielu historyków uważa, że głównym powodem upadku kraju było nadużywanie prawa liberum veto, które od 1652 pozwalało każdemu posłowi na zerwanie Sejmu i odrzucenie wszystkich przyjętych przez Sejm uchwał.

Korzystając z takiej możliwości magnaci, a nawet agenci działający na rzecz państw ościennych, mogli z łatwością przekupić jedną lub więcej osób, aby odrzucić jakiekolwiek niewygodne z ich punktu widzenia reformy. Jedynie tzw. „sejm skonfederowany” był wolny od liberum veto. Sejm Czteroletni, który przyjął Konstytucję Trzeciego Maja był właśnie takim sejmem i tylko to pozwoliło na przyjęcie radykalnych, jak na ówczesne czasy, reform.

Konstytucja 3 maja miała być odpowiedzią na pogarszającą się sytuację wewnętrzną i międzynarodową Rzeczypospolitej Obojga Narodów, która jeszcze 150 lat wcześniej była jedną z największych potęg europejskich i największym krajem w Europie. O potrzebie reform pisał już 200 lat wcześniej Piotr Skarga, piętnując indywidualne i zbiorowe wady obywateli Rzeczypospolitej. W tym samym okresie pisarze i filozofowie tacy jak Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski i Wawrzyniec Goślicki oraz Jan Zamoyski wraz ze szlachtą opowiadającą się za egzekucją praw wzywali do wprowadzenia gruntowych reform.

Podczas panowania ostatniego króla, Stanisława Augusta Poniatowskiego (1764–1795), oświecenie zaczynało zakorzeniać się na ziemiach polskich. Król przystąpił do wprowadzania rozważnych reform – utworzył ministerstwa skarbu i wojska oraz ustanowił cło krajowe. Rozpoczęto również dyskusję nad potrzebą gruntownych reform ustrojowych. Jednakże idea reform w Rzeczypospolitej Obojga Narodów nie była wygodna dla państw sąsiadujących. Słabość królestwa polskiego była dla nich korzystna, więc powstanie potężnego państwa nie leżało w ich interesie.

Aby zapobiec powstaniu nowoczesnego państwa polskiego, caryca Katarzyna Wielka i król Prus Fryderyk Wielki sprowokowali konflikt pomiędzy„konserwatystami” w Sejmie a królem, dotyczący praw mniejszości religijnych.

Caryca Katarzyna i król Fryderyk stanęli w tym konflikcie po stronie szlachty i w październiku 1767 pod Warszawą stanęły wojska rosyjskie. W obliczu przeważających sił August Poniatowski i jego zwolennicy przystali na narzucone siłą przez Rosjan warunki o nienaruszalności wolności szlacheckich i ich prawa do liberum veto oraz prawa szlachty do buntu przeciwko władzy królewskiej – rokoszu. Po uchwaleniu praw kardynalnych Rzeczpospolita stała się protektoratem Imperium Rosyjskiego.

I w ten oto sposób, niespełna 5 lat później doszło do I rozbioru Polski.

Na szczęście Polacy choć krnąbni i nie lubiący zmian oraz rezygnacji z przywilejów potrafią jednoczyć siły i walczyć ramię w ramię o swoją wolność, nawet gdy nie widać już ratunku. A może własnie wtedy potrafimy zjednoczyć siły najbardziej. 11 listopada 1918 roku odzyskaliśmy Niepodległość.

Pozdrawiam – Agnieszka Boniewicz

10k run draws the crowds Dundalk Leader 15th May 2013

Walkers, runners and joggers took on the roads of Dundalk last Sunday morning evening as they took part and completed the fourth annual Dundalk 10K run.

With no half marathon this year numbers were down on previous years but there was still a healthy crowd of almost 500 runners who came out to support the event which has become one of the most popular events on the Irish running circuit.

Dunleer’s Darragh Greene raced to the 10k finishing in an impressive 33 mins and 26 seconds. Darragh had only decided to run the race at the very last minute but that decision proved to be a good one as he finished seven seconds clear of his

nearest pursuer.

There was no surprise in the women’s event with the impressive Donna Evans winning the event for the fourth year in a row with a time of 38:07.

There was a buzz about the town prior to race time as entrants and spectators limbered up with some athletes taking things slightly more seriously than others.

In a changed route from previous years the competitors began their race at St Patrick’s Cathedral before heading out the Newry road and out

by Dowdallshill eventually arriving back in town where they crossed the finishing line in Earl St. Race organiser Bryan McCrystal declared himself

delighted with the turnout and thanked everybody who had helped make the event such a great success.

“We had almost 500 runners taking part and we’d like to thank everybody who helped make the race such a success again this year” said Bryan.

“From the town council, the Gardaí, civil defence, all the marshalls and everybody who raised money for various charities we say a big thank you them all” he added.

“This year we are handing over a cheque to the North Louth Hospice which is a really worthwhile charity who do so much great work in the County.

“I’d also like to mention Raymond McCabe as well.

The race was run in his wife

A large crowd turned out once again for the 10k

Ann Marie’s honour after she sadly passed away just before Christmas.

Raymond took part in the race and finished it even though he only took up running a few weeks

ago.” explained Bryan.

A cheque will be handed over to the North Louth Hospice this week before the committee set their sights on organising next year’s event.

Karaoke will help children’s wishes come true News THE effort to make the wishes of seriously ill children come true continues next week in Dundalk’s Got Talent. Taking place in Brubakers Bar this May 31, the karaoke style sing-off sees 25 locals take to the stage and try and impress a panel of

four judges and the audience to win the title.

It is free in on the night, and supporters can buy a voting card to boost their favourite singer’s chances of winning.

All the funds from voting goes to the effort to see all the chil-

dren in the county have a dream come true through the Make a Wish Foundation.

The winner will get overnight accommodation and will perform in the Fairways Hotel at the Make a Wish fundraiser celebration in November when

the draw for the coveted VW Polo that is being raffled takes place.

Tickets for the raffle are available from the Longwalk Shopping centre on June 1. To get involved contact Gerry on 0872871365.

Death of popular Blackrock man From page one man around Blackrock and was a larger than life character about the place. Everyone in Blackrock would have a story to tell about Owenie and we’re all very sad to see him leave us”, said Niall.

“He was at home on Thursday evening when a fire broke out inside the house.

The ambulances arrived on the scene quickly and brought him to Lourdes before he was transferred up to James’s but tragically he died on Sunday morning as a result of his injuries.”

Owenie, beloved brother of Mary Corrigan, Margaret Brindley, Eamon, Anne Putz, Jim and the late Gerry will be buried this morning at 11am in St Oliver Plunketts Church in Blackrock.

His passing is deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Cross Border challenge

Well done to all the families who supported Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál Kilkerley during National Walk to School Week.

The school is currently working on their Green Schools Travel Flag and competed in a Cross Border Walking Challenge on Wednesday May 15, National WOW day, hoping to get 100% of families walking all or part of the way to school.

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Marian Park reunion

Marian Park reunion night on Friday May 31 in the Lisdoo Dundalk from 9pm to 1am.Golden Oldies disco with Freddie Frisco.

Tickets €10 including finger food.

Contact Ollie Bradley 086-2375527 or Rose Bailey 086-3718194.

Raffle for spot prizes on the night. All proceeds to St Olivers Hospital.

St Pio Triduum

Students provide technology advice to older generation A unique set of intergenerational computer apps designed by students from four local secondary schools including O Fiaich College, Dundalk, and a group of older people from the north east region will be launched this Friday.

The nine specialised apps will be showcased on Friday, May 17 in the PJ Carroll building on Dundalk’s DKIT campus.

The SANDPiT Showcase is open from 11.30 am to 1.30pm and is opento the public to view and experience the cross-generational apps which have been developed up to prototype

stage.

They include an emotional well-being app for young and old, an intergenerational quiz app, a community security – what’s happening in your area app, and a ‘Don’t Panic’ app to get help fast for fall victims.

The SANDPiT project involves 40 students from four secondary schools in the north-east; O Fiaich College, Dundalk, St Oliver’s Community College, Drogheda, Bush Post Primary School, Cooley and Scoil Ui Mhuiri, Dunleer, plus a group of nine older adults from the region in

their 60s and 70s.

This innovative scheme has been co-ordinated by the DKIT-based research organisation Casala and Louth VEC. At the SANDPiT (Schools Application Development Project) Showcase the nine teams involved will display their apps on tablets and be on hand to discuss the whole project.

There will also be displays showing how the cross generational teams worked together to develop their apps from the brainstorming sessions to the prototype product.

St Padre Pio Triduum will take place in the Church of the Holy Redeemer on Monday May 20 - Mass 7:30pm; Tuesday May 21 - Mass and Annointing the Sick at 7:30pm; Wednesday May 22Mass and Benediction at 7:30pm. There will be a rosary at 7:10pm each evening.

Cooley Coast Run

Cooley Kickhams will hold the third annual Cooley Coast Run on Friday May 17. Twhe event will once again be sponsored by Open Hydro Ltd. This is a 12.5k Road Race & a 10k run/walk along Cooley’s famous coast line, taking in the wonderful scenery of Carlingford Lough and the Mourne and Cooley mountains. Both the 12.5k and the 10k will start and finish at the grounds of Cooley Kickhams GFC. The races will start at 7pm.

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Students from St Louis Secondary School who took part in the project

Student projects highlight the value of social justice STUDENTS from three schools in Dundalk were among 24 Transition Year groups from 12 second level schools in Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan, who participated in a St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) Youth For Justice Exhibition in the Nuremore Hotel, Carrickmacross on May 2.

The programme aims to create an awareness in young people of the importance of social justice and the obligation of all to assist

those in local communities who find life difficult.

The display showcased how the Transition Year pupils became involved during the year in a number of action projects on behalf of the charity, including social research into cyber bullying, mental health and teenage pregnancy, as well as befriending the elderly and those with special needs, shared reading with national schools, Christmas ham-

pers and carol singing.

Each class put together a project display board and did powerpoint presentations and slide shows, together with films, singing and drama pieces.

Attracta McNiece, Youth Development Officer, SVP NorthEast Regional Council, says the programme provides opportunities for students to enhance and develop their caring and compassionate nature.

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News

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Missing teen found

Missing Teen Found Brief Seventeen-year-old Naomi Whittington who went missing on April 13 has been found safe and well Gardai have said.

Naomi, from Ardee, was reported missing on the evening on April 13. She had been last seen in Tallanstown.

They thanked the public for their assistance.

Plant sale

A Plant Sale of flowers, shrubs etc will take place in The Wellington hall, St Marys Road, on Saturday May 25 at 2pm.

Refreshments will be served. Funds raised will be in aid of Wellington Hall.

Camera Club

The Mid-Louth Camera Club’s Annual Photographic Exhibition will open on Friday May 17 at 8:30pm. It will be held in its usual venue of Connors Pub in Dunleer and will run from the Friday evening until Sunday 19.

Opening times on Saturday and Sunday are from 12:30pm until 6pm.

Everyone is welcome to this free event.

The Realm on stage at Vantastival

Festival season kicks off in style at Vantastival

By Niamh Kirk

FESTIVAL season began with a bang on Bellurgan Park at a weekend filled with the best of Irish music and family fun at the Vantastival Music Festival.

It was up to the local musicians to kick off a bank holiday weekend’s festivities. Dundalk act, The Seasons, were the first band to strike a chord on Friday evening and add the first notes to a weekend of great gigs.

Over on the main stage the

recently reunited The Realm got the crowd dancing early on with the funk-rock. And as the sun set, Third Smoke impressed on the earthy and ethereal Valhalla stage.

The weather picked-up as the weekend progressed and revellers enjoyed the dawning of summer and the finest Irish contemporary music.

“We were delighted with how the festival went. Numbers were up, all the new features went down a storm and all the feed-

back we’ve had has been fantastic,” said Louise Tangy one of the festivals founders.

There were plenty of highlights over the three daylong event.

There were some top-notch adhoc performances at the open mic stage. The successes of the new local stage Melomania were among the highlights for the organisers and revellers alike.

“A personal highlight for me was Damien Dempsey, who rounded off the Main Stage activities with style, “ said Louise.

Boost for cross border health care prospects THE visit to the Louth County Hospital of health ministers from both sides of the border is another indication that co-operation is the way forward for improving health care in this region.

Fine Gael Louth Deputy, Peter Fitzpatrick, said the visit by the Health Ministers, Edwin Poots MLA and James Reilly TD to Louth this week has brought a renewed focus to the importance of cross border health projects, the aim of which is to enhance the services available to all users.

“Minister Reilly and Minister Poots were in Louth this week to witness the work being carried by a number of Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT)

James Reilly

projects.

“Time was also given over to hearing about the CAWT Social Inclusion Project which focuses on eradicating health inequalities for women, travellers and other vulnerable or marginalised groups.

“We then paid a visit to Louth County Hospital to hear about the progress being made by the CAWT Genito-Urinary Medicine clinics that provide access to preventative and curative services to those

living with sexually transmitted infections. ”, explained Deputy Fitzpatrick.

“By ensuring that we share expertise and ideas on how best to assist those in both jurisdictions who most need our help, be that with mental health issues or tackling drug/alcohol abuse, we can make the most of the resources available and provide the services that are needed.

“Minister Reilly expressed the intention of both ministers to work together on a range of services including the provision of paediatric cardiac surgery on an all island basis. This will ensure the delivery of a world class service, using the skills and capabilities of healthcare professionals on both sides of the border.

Dundalk Supporters at Oriel Park on Friday Night

Dundalk Schoolboys League Under 14s: Fran Donnelly and Marty Mc Guig an (back row) with Coran Lindsey, Adam Hooper, Nathan Markey, Dean Connolly, Ryan Kavanagh, John Gallagher and Adam Molloy

Chloe and Arlene Mulligan

Sarah and Louis Murphy

Connolly Caylem Burns, Tierna Taaffe and Ava

Blathnaid Rooney, Therese Mulgrew and

Niamh Mc Enteggart

Caylem Burns, Tierna Taaffe and Ava Connolly

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School’s novel Brand new venue for project for Louth Agricultural Show The Gathering

The students of St Fursey’s National School are about to embark on a landmark project as part of the Gathering Ireland. The current student body is aiming to trace the lives of past pupils, to find out where they ended up and show how the context of Ireland may have contributed to this.

The students are looking at the Irish Diaspora in particular and as part of a history project, they will look at what was happening in Ireland at the time when people left; revealing if it is war, recession or the spirit of adventure that drives people from these shores.

Using old roll books, county archives and long memories in the local community, pupils will track where the past pupils have gone and live now, or where their descendants are located. Considering the school opened in 1860 there will be quite a long roll call.

They will then try to make

contact with these people – using e-mail, Facebook and a postcard campaign. The pupils have designed and printed special postcards which they are asking everyone who can, to post one to a past pupil of Haggardstown school.

Anyone who attended, or knows someone who attended the Haggardstwon national school is encouraged to help out.

Postcards are available from the school or from members of the Parents’ Committee. Or you can spread the word through social networks which has a link to the school’s Facebook page and let them know we would love to see them in 2013.

The project will culminate in the next academic year when all past pupils of St Fursey’s are invited to come ‘Back to School’ on October 18 2013 for a day of celebration.

It is being officially launched this Friday at a special event held in the school.

A NEW venue always brings a huge level of excitement and challenges and Dundalk Show Society Ltd look forward to staging the 2013 Co. Louth Agricultural Show in Bellurgan Park.

Preparations are well underway for the event which takes place on Saturday June 15 and Sunday 16 and the members of Dundalk Show Society Ltd look forward to welcoming everyone to the 122nd staging of the event where there will be a packed programme of events for all with special emphasis on being a fun filled family day out.

Dundalk Show Society Ltd Chairperson Carmel Mee, re-

vealed that the show aims to showcase agricultural practices for all ages, bringing together rural and urban life.

“The mission is to be a shop window for what is produced locally, explaining the process from farm to fork, highlighting best agricultural practice and adherence to quality production.

“Shows like the Co. Louth Agricultural Show also help to preserve traditions handed down through generations which otherwise could be forgotten”, explained Carmel.

Entries are now being sought for the 2013 Co. Louth Agricultural Show. There are many

classes for Cattle, Sheep, Horses and Ponies, Show Jumping, Side Saddle, Carriage Driving, Poultry, Alpacas, Dogs and Gun Dogs, Sheep Dog Trials, Arts and Crafts, Horticulture, Home Industries, Photography, Baking and Flower Arranging.

There are also classes for children and those with special needs, Best Dressed and Bonny Baby competitions and trade stands.

Winning a rosette at the show adds value to an exhibit and winning a cup is the icing on the cake for many.

As always the Co. Louth Agricultural Show holds a number of qualifying events for All Ireland

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Finals held at other shows.

Entry forms for the 2013 County Louth Agricultural Show are now available through the website www.thedundalkshow. com, Dundalk Show Society Ltd Secretary Josephine Malone at 087-9594247, Devenney’s Office Supplies, 8 Crowe Street, Dundalk where completed entry forms can be submitted or email info@ thedundalkshow.com Entries close on Monday June 10 at 4pm. Home Industry exhibits must be brought to Bellurgan Park on Saturday June 15 between 9am and Noon for judging. No entries are accepted on the day of the show.

Mary hosts tea party for Alzheimer Society

Mary Moran held Tea Party last Friday to help raise funds for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

The showers didn’t keep the supporters away and those who came along were treated to tea, coffee and some homely favourites from the Home Bakery.

There was a raffle to provide funding for local projects which support families affected by Alzheimer’s such as Day Centres, Drop-In Centres, support clubs, social clubs, home care services and the national helpline.

Pictured are Marguerite Kirwan and Collette Martin enjoying a brew with Senator Mary Moran at the tea party.

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Relay for Life preparations already underway

News

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Roller Hockey training in Dundalk

A new Dundalk Junior Inline/Roller Hockey group has started in Dundalk on Saturday afternoons in the Redeemer Resource Centre, Ard Easmuinn.

They train/play from 2pm to 3.30pm.

The group consists of kids under the age of 16 and are coached by Vytautas Lukosevicius, the Irish Women’s Ice Hockey National Team coach.

They are currently looking for new members and everyone is welcome. For more information email dundalkjrinline@gmail. com So anyone who wants to learn Inline hockey or for those who have some experience - come along on Saturday and have some fun.

All you need is your own roller and a helmet.

There will be a minimum amount of gear available for use and each training session only costs €3 or €4 each.

Grammar School students with their awards at the F1 final

Grammar pupils impress at F1 final

By Paul Byrne

LOUTH’S only representatives in this year’s F1 in Schools Technology Challenge did the County proud finishing second overall in the country and picking up two awards for their efforts.

Infinity F1 from Dundalk Grammar School picked up awards for ‘Best use of social media’

and ‘Best Portfolio’ as they impressed the judges with their presentation.

The F1 in Schools competition challenges students to design, build and race model Formula 1 racing cars in a bid to foster creativity and teamwork.

Erin Maguire, Dylan Clarke, Robert Kierans, Craig McHugh, Sean Og Cairns and Luke Reid were competing for the

one experience of a lifetime to reach the World Finals which will be held in Austin, Texas, USA in November.

Unfortunately they fell just short finishing second overall but as Craig McHugh, Marketing and Resource manager for the team, explains there may still be hope for the team to reach Austin in November.

“The entire team is de-

lighted with our second place finish.” said a clearly delighted Craig.

“We have been informed that we may also have the opportunity to collaborate with another team from another nation to compete in the 2013 World Finals which will take place in November in Austin, Texas.

“We will be informed whether we will be able to take part in this col-

laboration team later in the week. So hopefully we will get some good news.” explained Craig.

“Thank you to all our fantastic supporters, sponsors and most of all to two very important people : Paul Murphy and Scott Nowell, as without their sheer passion, drive and experience we would not be the great team we are today”, added Craig.

The plans for this year’s Relay for Life Dundalk are well underway.

The 24-hour event is due to take place the weekend of October 5/6 at a venue to be confirmed.

Following a fantastic result last year with over €94k raised through everyone’s combined effort the committee are hoping that with the continued support of the community, they can manage to exceed that total this year.

With just over 20 weeks until the big event, committee member, Bronagh McGuinness, is now looking for confirmation from past teams that wish to partake again this year. Also new teams are always welcome so please recommend Dundalk Relay to anyone you believe may be interested in taking part.

“We would love to see everyone again, groups that have been with the Relay before bring so much to the event and are important to its great success each year.

“This years Facebook Page has now been updated to reflect the relevant information, and I would be very grateful if you could encourage friends and family to Like and Share our page to raise awareness of the event and its importance”, added Bronagh.

Dundalk Supporters at Oriel Park on Friday Night

Pat Carolan, Robbie Callan, Gary Doyle and Noel Minto at Dundalk Vs Shelbourne on Friday evening

Leah, Gavin and Niamh Cairns

Thomas Mc Carragher and Cian Murphy at Dundalk Vs Shelbourne

n Tony and Aaron Webb with Sean Dixo

Ferdia Hynes with Harry and Max Vale ntine

Tomas and Mia Rogers

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Over to you QUESTION: What song did you/will you pick for your first wedding song?

Colin Byrne Panic by The Smiths. I think that song will suitably encapsulate my feelings on the big day!

Catherine Dulku My first dance was a song called Kisses in the moonlight by George Benson. That song was playing when my husband Mick asked me to marry him.

Ann Geraghty My first song was ‘Come on Baby light my fire’ by The Doors. I think the title says it all!

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Katie Agnew

Fiona Farrell

We had ‘I can’t help falling in love with you’ by Elvis as our first dance.

The main reason being that we had an Elvis impersonator as our wedding band!

Our first dance was ‘I can’t help falling in love with you’ by Van Morrisson. It’s just a really romantic song and the words are lovely.

Nathan Carter to star at Tain Festival open air show COUNTRY singing sensation Nathan Carter will headline this year’s Táin Summer Festival’s Open Air Concert in Dundalk’s Market Square. The show takes place this June 9 and tickets for the show are already selling and a percentage of the proceeds will go to the National Council for the Blind.

Nathan visited Dundalk last week to officially launch the event and was joined by local performers

Who’s Eddie, Wildflowers (Saffyre), Magnet and Donna & Joe McCaul who will be supporting him on the day. It will be his biggest outdoor performance to date.

Dundalk Town Council Chairperson Jennifer Green was also on hand to welcome the award winning crooner whose track Wagon Wheel was an international hit on the country charts.

“Last year was proof that our

refurbished Market Square was the ideal location for an open air concert. I am sure that Nathan will have the Market Square rocking on June 9 as will the other performers.

Now we just have to pray for good weather to make the day absolutely perfect,” said Jennifer.

Brendan Gallagher, from Prometric, who are sponsoring the event said, “Prometric is pleased to once again support the Táin Fes-

tival. Our hope is that the weather will be beautiful and that people from all over will visit and enjoy the activities and culture hosted by the town.”

Tickets to see Nathan live at Dundalk’s Market Square are €14 with €30 family tickets. Please note under 12s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. Further ticket information is available from 9352842 or 086 4566248.

Nathan Carter will headline this year’s Tain Festival concert

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Family Notices

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

thanksgiving

NOVENA NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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. O.K.

NOVENA TO ST. MARTHA

O St. Martha, I resort to you and to your petition and faith. I offer up to you this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays.

Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour that you enjoyed when Our Saviour lodged in your house. I beseech you to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask (mention favour). Intercede for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask you St. Martha to overcome the dragon which you cast at your feet. One Our Father and three Hail Mary's and a lighted candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made known with the intentions of spreading devotion to St. Martha. This miraculous Saint grants every thing before the Tuesdays are ended no matter how difficult. E.F.

premises for sale/rent

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PRIVATE CHALET TO RENT close to town centre, suit 2 people, parking available, rent negotiable Tel 087-2788573 TO RENT 3 BED House, John's Court Dundalk (off Bridge St.). 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite), rear garden. €610 per month. Tel. 087 2180722.

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Good deep super memory foam mattresses included. Everything brand new. Can deliver. €89. 086-820-8303 DOG KENNELS (metal) & Dog Pens, also Garden Sheds all sizes. contact Ray 086-355-6670 or www.malonesheds. com

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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. M.McC..

Our weekly Deadline for

Family Notices is 4pm Fridays prior to Wednesday publication.

Contact Noeleen for further information

Tel 042 9320888 admin@dundalkleader.com

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Water proof mattresses in stock. Suite reupholstery and furniture fixing service available Tel 042-932-9111 SITTING ROOM SUITE For Sale, 3+1+1.

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YARD SALE Saturday 18ty May, Carrickmacross Rd. Items include Generators, Scaffolding, Space Heaters & John Deer Lawnmowers. Contact : Tommy 086-255-0329

Classes & Courses BEGINNER GUITAR LESSONS OneOn-One only €10 per lesson. Begin a life-long hobby. Weekdays/Evenings.

Can provide guitar if needed. Call Roy 086 2052108.

One to One Computer Training Available 1 to 2 Hour Sessions Reasonable Rates Contact Paula after 5pm – 0863466720/computertraining2013@ gmail.com GUITAR LESSONS available, all styles, ages and levels taught. 10- 30 minute lessons, flexible times, Dundalk Town area. Call Conor on 086 1988151 YOGA for beginners and improvers.

8 Roden place. Every Thursday at 7.30pm. First class is free. Contact 085734-7133 LINE DANCING classes. Beginners Tuesday's 7.30pm Fairways Hotel.

Monday8pm in the Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford. Thursday 7.30pm in Annaghminon Hall Killaney. Contact 087-261-8773.

REVISION DAYS - Junior & Leaving Cert subjects, all levels. Local Venues.

Further information or book place.........

Contact 087-254-1975

special services GERRY'S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE: Suites/Antique furniture repaired and re-covered. Better than new.

0860800788 CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING Inspection & Repair Tel Paul McArdle 042-9332491/0876660094 or 089-4962292. Email tribalky@yahoo.com DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE – Best Rates Guaranteed – No Commission – We Buy and Sell All Major Currencies – Electronic Bank Transfers – US and Austrailian Dollars – 8 Park St (Open 7 Days, 8am -11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (Open Mon-Sat) - Call 042 9339922/9370101 – www.dundalkbureaudechange.com – Accepting All Major Credit and Debit Cards.

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References available. Tel Michael 085858-8090

Marathon for dog rescue

On Sunday May 26, Pamela Shevlin will be running the Edinburgh Marathon to raise vital funds for Dundalk Dog Rescue where she is volunteer.

Dundalk Dog Rescue is an entirely voluntary rescue run by a small group of dog lovers, including Pamela, who rescue unclaimed dogs from the pound and Pamela is preparing for the Edinburgh marathon give them their second chance. 100% of all donations received are to provide for the care of these dogs veterinary, kennelling and transport costs all of which can be very expensive.

“I have had a lot of support over the past few months with my training and thank you to the many people who have already sponsored me.

“If you would like to support me, you can do so by visiting www. d u n d a l k d o g re s c u e . ie and click on ‘Make a Donation’”, stated Pamela.

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CLEANEST & KEENEST Have your windows, carpet or suite of furniture cleaned at keenest prices . Also guttering, fascia boards, power hosing. Call Damien 0868469559 or 0879319243

TILER AVAILABLE Experienced local tiler to carry out all types of tile work marble, granite, porcelain. Indoors and out. Call 0876563705 for free quote.

CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVICE: Dust Free. Brush & VAC. Reasonable rates.

Call Tommy. 087186 9164 DUNDALK COMPUTER REPAIR CENTRE We fix P.C'c, laptops, tablets, ipads, iphones and smartphones. Great value Laptops & P.C. for sale. No fix, no fee!

9am to 10pm. 7 days a week! Call Gerard 04293-28301 and 085-1286436 HANDYMAN SERVICES: For all your domestic jobs. Painting/Decorating/Flooring/Building/Plastering etc.

Phone Brian 087-295-2529 or 042932-8727 R LEVINS HOME MAINTENANCE All types of work carried out about the house. Painting, Wall & Floor tiling, damp solutions, drylining. Outside the home PVC Fascia, soffit, all types of guttering & roof repairs. Flatroofs garden fencing. 15 years experience.

Call Richie 086-402 8291 GRIMLEY's DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK. TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales & repairs.

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Gardens - All gardening work and gutters cleaned. Trees trimmed & topped. Contact 087-229-6441 or 042937-9270 Paul’s Holistic Therapies, treatments available Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage & Reiki. For appointment contact Paul 086 3446944 HOUSE CLEANING: Let the professional cleaning lady leave your house spotless and like new. €10 per hour.

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SPECIAL NOTICES An Evening of Mediumship on Sunday 19th May at 7pm at Outcomers Centre, 8 Roden Place, Dundalk Adm €7, all welcome, all proceeds raised go to charity, for further information Tel 085 1286079

pets 5 Female husky Pups for sale. 7 weeks old, vaccinated & chipped €200 Tel 087 6786944

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Van for Blackrock TT

Ben Reel performs in The Spirit Store

Blackrock Tidy Towns recently took possession of their new van which was presented to them by local taxi firm Rock Cabs.

The Tidy Towns van is a regular sight around the village, used mainly on litter patrols and driven by personnel from The Fane Community

Employment Scheme.

“Our old van was on its last legs, but we didn’t have the finances ourselves to acquire a replacement.

It has become an

essential part of our litter management plan for Blackrock and now we can continue our work in keeping the village litter free” he said.

Pictured is David Devlin of Rock Cabs presenting the keys of the new van to John Horan, Chairman of Blackrock Tidy Towns committee.

On Saturday April 27, fourteen youth hockey teams from across Ireland, descended on Belfast Ice Dome to take part in the first Belfast Ice Dome Community cup. The players travelled from Dublin, Athlone, Dundalk, Dundonald and Sandy Row. Marcus

Kinsella-Heggestaad (Ravensdale) played with Belfast Ice Dome All Stars team , Dennis Muskalidi (Glenmore) played with Belfast Junior Giants and Matt and Adam Rice (Bellurgan) played with Dublin Junior Flyers. The puck dropped on the first game at 10am

and the last goal was scored at 6.30pm. It was an amazing day with Junior Belfast Giants teams winning the under 10s and the under 12s divisions and Dublin Junior Flyers beating the Dublin Ducks to take home the LTP over 12s cup.

A big thank you goes

to everyone from Dundalk who made the tournament such a success: Jim Pepper, David Sally and Rosemarie Coleman who acted as score and time keepers on the day, Vytautas Lukosevicius and Roman Grobarcik who were the referees for the tournament.

Local players in ice hockey action

LOCAL singer/songwriter Ben Reel will perform in The Spirit Store on Saturday May 18.

Ben released his sixth studio album in April entitled “Darkness & The Light”. It includes 11 brand new songs. This will be the first record that he has recorded and produced in his own home studio in Co. Armagh. There will also be a special limited edition of the album available only on the benreel.com website, which will include five bonus tracks.

In the past years he has had numerous high profile TV & Radio appearances and airplay under his belt including Bob Harris BBC Radio

Ben Reel will be in The Spirit Store

2 and has supported names like Jools Holland, Alabama 3 and The Cranberries.

He has performed his radio hit ‘U People’ with the late great Ian Dury’s legendary ‘Blockheads’ and has recorded the song with award winning saxo-

phonist Gilad Atzmon.

Over the last 6 years Ben has enjoyed successful tours in Europe, receiving rave reviews and attracting a growing fan base.

His band includes amongst the finest musicians in Ireland, his brother in law Michael

Black on Drums, Ronnie O’Flynn on bass and Mick McCarney on guitar.

With this line up they have built up a loyal underground following.

Tickets are €10 and doors open at 8pm.

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Ardee Concert Band plan series of summer events IN the last few weeks, Ardee Concert Band, reeling in the success of their recent wins in the IABCB National Championships in Limerick last Month, have had an influx of engagements for their summer diary.

Over the next week the band room of the Bohemian Centre will be a hive of activity as 44 members will be preparing for their

Royal Irish Academy of Music Grade exams which will take place on May 16 and 17.

The senior band will take part in the revived May Procession that will leave from the church of the Nativity of our Lady, Ardee to the Fairgreen, after Noon mass on May 19. The participation of all schools, clubs, organisations and general public of the

parish is invited by the Pastoral Council.

Thursday May 23 will see the Ardee Concert Band Recorder group, Junior and Intermediate Concert Bands taking to the stage to add musical interludes to their annual awards night in the Bohemian Centre where grade certificates will be presented to the candidates for 2012.

All members and their parents are invited to attend from 7.30pm. The night will be the first public performance of the year for the junior band under the baton of Kevin Reilly. The night will also see the Intermediate Concert Band being presented with medals by their conductor John Gaynor for their tremendous second place win in

Limerick last month.

Future engagements for the Bands include: July 5-7, South of Ireland Band Championships, Clonakilty. (Senior Band); August 4, Proms in the Park, Ardee Turfman Festival. (Intermediate and Senior); August 18, Music in the Bandstand, Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park.

(Senior Band).

BeatleMania

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

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)

Paddyland Comedy Show starring Dave O’Connor

Friday 31st May Tickets €15 plus booking fee

KID KAST

Friday 17th May

1st & 2nd June €15 adult, €10 child, €45 Family available from box office only All Pints Longneck & s €3.5 from 9pm 0

Live Music with Sonic Souls Saturday 18th May Live Music with

McCollum Brothers Sunday 19th May Live Music with

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

Ardee Concert Band celebrate their recent success

Beatles in TLT To celebrate 50 years of The Beatles one of the best Beatles shows from London - Beatlemania - will be hitting the TLT on Friday May 20.

Beatlemania recreates the legendary live performances of The Beatles from their ‘moptop’ roots, through the psychedelia of Sgt. Pepper then on to the final years of Abbey Road and Let It Be. With this being the golden anniversary year, the first part of the show will feature songs from 1963.

Man in the Mirror Saturday 7th June - Tickets €25

Mick Maloney Sat 18th May:

Front Bar - Ma Reilly

Country Music Sunday Nights

& The Green Grass Of America Sat 8th June €25

B'Town

presents

"Bugsy"

15th June €12 €45 Family available from box office only

Sun 19th May:

Liza McHugh Sun 26th May:

Dee Reilly

Appearing soon Gerry Guthrie, Declan Nerney, Robert Mizzell, Dominic Kirwan, Derek Ryan + Many More

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

LCM Promos presents - Celebrating 25 Years

Mary Duff in Concert

with special guest Marc Roberts - 5th July - €25

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Man is banned from keeping dog

Airtricity workers present a cheque to SOSAD following their recent fundraiser

Community at Heart day benefit for SOSAD group

By Niamh Kirk

THE suicide prevention organisation, SOSAD, benefited from the efforts of a group of local workers who got together to raise funds.

The group from Airtricity recently chose SOSAD as their charity of choice for their “Community at Heart” day as they ran in the Ray’s 5k and donated funds raised to the organisation.

Manager Declan Kerr said: “The reason for choosing SOSAD Ireland is that we feel it’s a well-

deserved cause especially with the time that’s in it. You never know when you’re going to be down or in trouble”.

According to colleague, Shane Taheny, “Everyone knows somebody that has been affected by suicide”.

Figures for the past ten years show that County Louth’s suicide rates have been above the national average with an average of 14 cases of death by suicide per population of 100,000 in 2010, and 13 per cases per 100,000 in

2011.

Dangerous self harm is also significantly higher in the county than the national average for both men and women.

“If you are concerned about any member of your family, friends, work colleagues or a member of the local community that you may think are distressed or depressed the charity welcomes you to ring them for more information ring the 24 hour helpline on 042-9327311,” said Davia Shortall of SOSAD.

A Dundalk man was banned from keeping a dog for a period of two years after pleading guilty to an animal cruelty charge and permitting a carcass to remain unburied.

The facts of the case had been heard at a previous sitting of the court at which time a Probation Report was ordered.

Speaking in relation to that report, solicitor, Conor MacGuill, stated that there was a disconnect between its contents and the intentions of his client.

“He didn’t understand that concept of neglect and that this can hap-

pen over a long period of time, whether he was there or not. It was something he had previously not worked out but now he has.

“He now accepts full responsibility for his actions. He thought he was doing his best, but his best wasn’t good enough.

He takes full responsibility for the neglect of the dogs”, added Mr MacGuill.

In October last year, the court heard that on February 16 2012 Gardai called to the home of Peter Conlon, 162 Waterville Crescent, Tom Bellew Avenue, where they met Fiona

Squibb of the LSPCA. They saw a Lurcher pup alive who had been eating the carcass of a second pup.

On that occasion, solicitor, James MacGuill, told the court that his 29-yearold client was deeply embarrassed over the incident and apologised to the court.

He stated that the defendant was re-establishing a relationship and had been spending time away from the premises.

He had arranged for a family member to feed the dogs but this hadn’t happened.

News

in Brief Cigarettes seized by customs

Officers from Revenue’s Customs Service seized more than one million cigarettes last week following planned searches in Faughart. The searches took place last Saturday morning, May 4, at a private premises in the area.

Revenue officers uncovered 1.2 million cigarettes with a retail value of €550,000. They also found more than 400 kilos of tobacco which was worth approximately €180,000 and a small quantity of counterfeit vodka.

The total retail value amounts to €730,000 and represented a potential loss to the Exchequer of €620,000.

No arrests were made and enquiries into the seizure are ongoing.

Revenue officers asked members of the public or businesses who have any information regarding the smuggling or sale of illegal cigarettes, to contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.

Dundalk Supporters at Oriel Park on Friday Night

Mikey Doyle, Ryan Bannon, Niall Gray , Lee

Niall Lennon and Aaron Mc Shane

Mc Conville and Scott Kingston

Sean Taaffe and Shannon Casey

d Weir Tom Watkins, Aaron Dunlop and Davi

David Casey, Jamie Casey and Evel yn Doherty got to go onto the pitch before the Dundalk Vs Shelbourne match start ed on Friday evening

Jayde Kerley and Mary Justine Gray (Richie Towel's No 1 fan)

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BEETLE GSR

VW have just announced details of of their new hot Beetle, the GSR. Worldwide there will be 3,500 models of the Beetle GSR which based on the orginal Beetle ‘Yellow-Black Racer' 1303 S of 40 years ago. Out of interest ‘GSR' stands for ‘Gelb-Schwarze Renner' in German, which means ‘GoldBlack Racer'.

In keeping with the 70’s classic the bonnet and the bootlid of the new Beetle GSR are black and this time this extends to the roof and the exterior mirror trims. There are Black/yellow stripes with ‘GSR' lettering above the side sills with yellow painted bumpers in new R-Line design.

The GSR rides on 19inch ‘Tornado' alloy

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by a petrol 2.0-litre turbocharged 210 PS engine, with the choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or a DSG gearbox and is capable of wheels with 235/40 0-100kph(62mph) tyres plus there is a in 7.3 seconds larger than normal yellow and black rear spoiler. Unlike the older Beetle - and for those who prefer something a little more subtle - the new Beetle GSR can also be ordered in Platinum Grey and Black.

The inside features R-Line racing seats (with fabric covers and contrasting yellow stitching), a leather sports steering wheel (also with contrasting yellow stitching) and a badge with the car's special-edition number (1 to 3,500).

The car also boasts an R-Line dash pad, GSR gear stick, leather handbrake lever gaiter and black floor mats with contrasting yellow embroidery.

The Volkswagen Beetle GSR is powered

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and a top speed of 2 2 9 kp h ( 1 4 2 mp h ) .

On the official combined fuel cycle it recorded 7.3L/100km (38.7mpg) with CO2 emissions of 169 g/ km.

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S A L E

2012 VW Sharan 2.0TDi T-L €32,000

2013 VW Passat CL 1.6TDi

131 VW Bettle 1.6TDi

2012 VW Passat 1.6TDi TL

2012 Passat Highline

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

2012 VW Tiguan T&F 2.0TDI €27,000

2009 Audi A4 2.0TDi

2010 VW Golf TL 1.6TDI

2012 VW Up! 1.0 3dr

2013 VW Golf HL 1.6 TDI

2012 Golf 1.4TSi ER

2007 Mini Cooper 1.6

2012 VW Jetta TL 1.6TDi

2010 Audi A6 2.0TDi

2011 Toyota Auris Aura 1.4 D4D €16,000

2010 VW Jetta 1.6TDi CL

2011 Passat CL 1.6TDi

2010 VW Golf 1.6TDi HL

2008 Nissan Qashqai Tekna 1.6 €12,000

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

2012 Audi A4 SE 2.0 TDI

2012 Audi A4 SE 2.0 TDI

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

2011 VW Caddy 1.6TDi

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

€12,000

€11,000

€20,000

2013 VW Amorak T-L 163bhp

€29,000 + VAT

€28,000

€29,000

€18,000

€18,000

€40,000

2012 VW Transporter SWB

€17,000 + VAT

€24,000

€19,000

€21,000

€24,000

€10,000

€21,900

€10,000

€18,000

€34,000

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€30,000

€20,000

€19,500

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€11,000 + VAT

€28,950

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