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By Paul Byrne

Ciaran Byrne is swapping the blue and yellow jersey of St Mochtas for the black of Aussie Rules side Carlton Blues FC after securing a two year contract with the AFL side.

Ciaran, aged 18, hails from Louth Village and has been on Carlton’s radar for two years after impressing scouts with his on field performances for both St Mochtas and the Louth minors. This year Byrne was called up to the Louth senior team and made an instant impact scoring a wonderful goal in the qualifier against Antrim.

Byrne underwent a twoweek trial with the Blues recently having initially caught the attention of the Melbourne club’s scouts at a re-

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Ciaran heading Down Under.

cruitment camp in Limerick two years ago. He was offered a two year rookie contract having impressed Carlton’s recruiting manager Wayne Hughes.

Ciaran was given two weeks to decide whether or not to accept the offer and as he explains it wasn’t an easy decision to make.

“No, it definitely wasn’t an easy decision to make. I’ve been really enjoying my club Continued on Page 2

Dundalk’s Relay For Life has found a new and permanent home in which to host what has become one of the annual fundraising highlights of Dundalk.

The ever popular Relay for Life will take place at the Dundalk Stadium on the Racecourse Road from here on in having moved around various different venues since it’s inception back in 2010.

The new date for the Relay is Saturday and Sunday 1/ 2nd June 2014 and to celebrate the securing of a new and permanent home there will be launch evening on October 5th 2013 in Dundalk Stadium, kicking off with a Continued on Page 2

Damien, Grace and Shóna Higgins launch Relay for Life

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Ciaran Byrne off to pay Aussie Rules Continued from Pg 1

football with St Mochtas and this year I was picked for Louth Senior’s which was a very proud moment for myself. But this is a really

exciting opportunity and it’s a once in a lifetime chance so I decided that I would give it a go and see how I get on” explained Ciaran.

“I was over in Melbourne recently getting

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familiar with the set up over there and it was great to meet all the lads. There’s an Irish guy called Zach Tuohy who is from Laois who has been over there the last couple of years and I stayed with him for the 17 days I was there” added Ciaran.

Byrne will meet up with his new teammates in November before travelling to Arizona in America for a high altitude training camp before returning home to his family for

Christmas. The following month he will be back in Melbourne where the hard work starts in earnest as he starts pre season training. Ciaran is under no illusions as to how tough the training will be for his new club.

“I realise that I am going to have to put in a lot of hard work to do myself justice. These lads are professionals and their training are on a different level to what I’m used to. But I’m confident I can step

up to the mark and I’m looking forward to the challenge” he remarked.

The club’s General Manager – Football Operations Andrew McKay said this week that Byrne, who carries Category B Rookie status for not having played AFL football in the past three seasons, had committed to terms.

“Ciaran has agreed to join us as a Category B for 2014 and ’15,” McKay said.

McKay said that the club’s consultant had assisted Recruiting Manager Wayne Hughes in identifying Byrne’s talent in Ireland, and that the player had refined his skills under close supervision for the past 18 months.

“Ciaran’s a good athlete and a good running player, in keeping with all Gaelic footballers,” McKay said. “He stands 6’2 or 6’3 in the old measurement and is quite an athletic player.” he concluded.

Donal and Sandra Watters with Baby DJ Watters enjoying the Blackrock Seaside festival

Relay for Life’s new home Continued from Pg 1 big Race Night for the whole family.

Since the first Relay for Life in Ireland 4 years ago in Dundalk (the very first to be organised in Ireland) , this local event has raised more than a quarter of a million over that time in support of the work of the Irish Cancer Society.

Linda Stewart who is chairperson for this years relay committee

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expressed her delight that the relay has finally secured a permanent home.

“While the support of the local businesses, fundraising teams and visitors has been phenomenal over the years, the most challenging aspect of organising the event has always been sourcing a fitting venue, which has a suitable track for the symbolic 24 hour walk against cancer, sufficient space for the many teams fundraising stalls, a band stage – and of course large crowds.” explained Linda.

“Another aspect which has been a major issue for the organisers has been the unpredictable weather in October and darker evenings, which do not favour an outdoor venue.

“From 2014 on Dundalk Relay for Life will be taking place at the Dundalk Racecourse, with the date of the event brought forward to the June bank holiday”, says Linda Steward, chair of the committee. “After reviewing a number of highly successful Relays in the past years, the committee reviewed

and evaluated our work with an effort to move on and make the event even better – something we felt we owed our commitment to the cause and of course all those who made the Relay grow year after year. We are delighted with the generous partnership we were offered by the Racecourse and excited as the new venue is permanent and ideal for a great 24 hour event for the whole family,” remarked Linda.

To celebrate this new venue and to launch the 2014 Relay, Relay for Life will be hosting a fantastic fundraising Race night on Saturday the 5th of October which they have called ‘The Big Racing Night 2013- The Fastest Race Against Cancer’ The night will mark the beginning of a new era for Relay and the start of the fundraising leading up to the big 24 hour event in June 2014. On the night will be fun for all the family with all the fun of the races, raffles, and fine dining. In keeping with the relay philosophy of raising awareness, survivors of cancer will walk the track. Those who have

passed or who are battling cancer will be remembered in a ceremony where we release hundreds of balloons carrying ‘in memory’ or ‘in celebration’ messages which can be purchased on the night.

Anybody who would like to partake in the survivor’s walk during the launch night should contact the relay for life through their email addressinfo@relay4life-dundalk.ie There is also an opportunity for local business to support the fight against cancer with race sponsorship, advertising opportunities and bookings for the restaurant. If you would like to offer sponsorship in any form please contact a team member, send us a message on facebook or email the relay4life team on info@ relay4life-dundalk.ie.

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Frank Duffy of the Celtic Supporters Club, Dundalk, is organising a fundraising event for the Irish Cancer Society in the Stags Head.

The event on August 31 will feature the sounds of the 1960s and 70s with DJ Shane Mullen. Tickets are €5 and the night will feature spot prizes. All are welcome and encouraged to dress in 60s/70s style. Donations will be accepted.

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John Carroll IFA Potato Louth Chairman with Eamon O Boyle Chair Dundalk Council and Louth IFA Chair Matthew Mc Greehan Launch National Potato day at Dundalk Market Square where there is a Potato Day on Fri 23rd with Local Restaurants Preparing Potato Dishes.

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An exciting new Coffee Shop is opening its first outlet in Dundalk in September and we are currently looking for

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The successful applicant will be a responsible, reliable person with at least one year of management experience in catering.

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Full time position. If you have initiative, spirit, mega watt smile and a desire to make great coffee we are keen to hear from you. As a Store Supervisor you will assist the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of the business. You will also be responsible to cover the Manager in their absence. Great people skills and background in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

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Full or Part time position, once again you will have initiative, spirit, mega watt smile and a desire to make great coffee.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our team, hard working, dedicated and have a real passion for coffee, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply please send your CV, indicating which position/positions you are interested in, to: email mccrave2@gmail.com or post to Coffee Matters c/o 77 Kingwood, Dundalk.

Eamon O Boyle Chair Dundalk Council along with Louth IFA Members and Local Restaurants Macra Na Feirme and Board Bia Launch National Potato Day to Be Held at the Market Square.

Dundalk and County Louth are playing their part in promoting our national food , the potato. County Louth has long been recognised as one of the premier counties for the growing of quality potatoes.

On Friday August 23 at the Market Square Dundalk as part of National Potato Day Louth IFA together with Macra na Feirme, Bord Bia , Dundalk

Bids and local restaurants are hosting an event which will give an opportunity for the public to sample the many varieties of potato that are grown in the county.

The aim of the day is to promote the goodness and variety of the potato grown locally and the many ways that it can be served and how convenient it is to serve.

Local restaurants in the town are helping to prepare the different dishes and people are being encouraged to drop by, listen to good traditional music sample the food and learn more about the potato.

World famous delicious ‘Cooley lamb’ will also be making an appearance on the day to compliment the potato dishes.

The Secret Garden Market will take place on Main St, Blackrock, on Sunday will continue every Sunday.

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Teenagers go on animal care course

By Aine Kenny

A group of young people from Dundalk attended the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals course aimed specifically at 15-17 year old animal lovers.

The participants in the course get trained to care and handle a wide variety of animals, including rabbits, cats, dogs, reptiles and even horses.

Eilish Conroy, a teenager from Knockbridge, feels that the course was worth the €220.

“It was a great experience, I really enjoyed it. I got to work with a lot of different animals and care for them. I loved working with the dogs. We did a lot of dog training, like taking them through agility courses.”

Eilish said. “We also got to do a lot with horses which was amazing because I would never have got the opportunity to do so before.”

Sallie Turnbull, also from Knockbridge and another student who went on the course, said that the opportunities they got in the course were brilliant.

“We did so much with a variety of animals, mainly because the

DSPCA campus is so big and has so many facilities,” Sallie explained. “There’s facilities for cats and dogs of course, such as the kennels and the cattery, but there’s also stables, paddocks and grazing pastures, small animal sections, pig play area, goat and fowl areas.

We got to groom dogs and look after the ones who were boarding while their owners were away on holidays.” she added.

The students who took part in the course also got to go to Dublin Zoo. “The zoo was the best part in my opinion.”

Eilish stated. “We were with the keepers so we got to see the animals extremely up close. It

Two puppies receiving care from the local youth group Above: Dundalk teens attending the DSPCA summer course with their new friends

was really interesting to see the animals from a different perspective. We even got to feed the elephants treats. They

were really gentle and the baby elephants were really cute. It really was a once in a life-time opportunity.”

The students also got to bring down their own pets and work with them on the last day of the course. The DSPCA is one of the biggest rescue centres in Ireland. It facilitates for wild animals, such as foxes, badgers, hedgehogs and wild birds, as well as domesticated house pets. There is also a veterinary clinic on the campus for the sick or injured animals.

On the completion of the course, the students are awarded a DSPCA Animal Care Certificate for their hard work over the two weeks.

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Wheelchair Basketball match on Saturday This Saturday August 24 ‘The Manchester Mavericks’ super league team will take on Dundalk Ravens in what promises to be a spectacular outdoor event on the Market Square. The game throw in at 1pm and all are welcome on the day with family fun from 2 – 3pm.

The exhibition match came about through Valene McMullen from the Louth Sports partnership who invited The Manchester Mavericks over from the UK to take on the local Dundalk Ravens team who she plays with.

Valene who is currently coordinator for the Louth Sports Partnership says the exhibition match will give people a great insight into the immense skill involved in the sport of wheelchair basketball.

“We were delighted that Manchester Mavericks accepted our invitation to come over to Dundalk and we are looking forward to seeing them in action against our local team the Ravens. Some of the Mavericks team have represented their country in the Paralympics so people will be able to come out and enjoy some of the best in the sport on Saturday.”

Jason Ryan (Team Capitan) Robbie Hurr practice in Market Square

Paddy Donnelly, Valene McMullen Sports Coordinator, Michael Mc Cabe, Chaoirleach Cllr Eamonn O’Boyle, Sinead Roche (TCCM) Triona Faapito Dundalk Sports Centre

explained Valene The exhibition promises to be a spectacular outdoor event and it is hoped that the showpiece will attract major attention on the day as it will be situated in Dundalk’s Town played on the Market Square.

The event will take place on Saturday August 24

2013: Timetable of events Start time, 12.30pm: 1pm – 2pm Match 1. Dundalk Ravens Vs Manchester Mavericks 2pm – 3pm (Public get the chance to try out the chairs and win spot prizes) 3pm – 4pm Match 2. Dundalk Ravens Vs

Manchester Mavericks Finish time: 4.30pm Everybody is invited to come along and see some of the best wheelchair basketballers in action and there will be plenty of fun and games for all the family in between the two games.

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The Dundalk Railway Heritage Society have arranged a walking tour of the former G.N.R works on the Ardee Road, Dundalk which will take place this Saturday August 24.

The first tour will be at 10am and depending on public response further tours will be held at 11am and 12 noon respectively.

Charles Friel will conduct the tours and numbers are limited to 40 persons per tour. Light refreshments will be on sale and voluntary contributions will be welcome to defray expenses.

It’s a busy month for the Railway Heritage Society as on the

August 31 they have also arranged a trip to Downpatrick to visit the local railway museum as well as travelling on the steam train from Downpatrick to Inch Abbey.

The bus will depart Dundalk’s bus depot at the Longwalk at 10:00am. The fare which includes a return trip as well as admission to the railway museum, trips on the train and lunch which includes a main course and tea/ coffee, will cost €20 for members and €25 for non members.

The Dundalk Railway Heritage Society was formed from a committee of former employees

of the GNR Goods Depot at Barrack Street.

Patsy Duffy who is chairman of the society says the purpose of the heritage society is to expand knowledge of the railway heritage not just of Barrack Street, but also of Dundalk Engineering Works on the Ardee Road which closed in September 1958 as a result of the assimilation of the GNR into CIE. If anybody has any enquiries about either trip they should contact either Davy McArdle on 0872811191 or Brendan McQuaid on 0879873412.

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Amy’s back training

Damien, Gace and Shona Higges at the lauch of Relay for Life which has found a new home at Dundalk Stadium.

Blackrock Road Race

The terrific weather has done wonders for everyone’s activity levels, and nowhere is this more evident than around Blackrock, where all ages and abilities have embraced their new adult athletic club. Blackrock Athletic Club is now busy preparing for the second year of its 4-mile road race.

The race coincides with the Blackrock Seaside festival in the village. On Sunday August 18 runners took a route around the seaside roads of Blackrock.

Reigning champion and great supporter of the event, Gary O’Hanlon easily retained his title from up and coming 19-year-old Thomas Moran from Dunshaughlin with Rory Kavanagh from Dunboyne

at Blackrock AC holding off Jim Gonnely to win in 22.17 from Jims 22.25 (4th and 5th overall).

In the ladies O40 Dunleer’s Sandra Doheny won with NER’s Melanie Hearty 2nd.

First Blackrock AC athlete home was coach Joe Cunningham in a little over 27 mins. The newly formed Blackrock Fit 4 Life club had a strong contingent with many running their first race and it was great to see the club singlet being worn by so many athletes.

Special thanks to all who helped organise the event. It takes a lot of effort and organisation and without your help the event could not have been the success it was.

third. Gary’s time of 20.09 was outside his course record of 19.30 last year but having to run solo for the majority of the race it was never going to be an easy task to win the bonus for running sub 19 mins.

North East Runners who provide valuable support to all events in the region were dominant in the ladies race with Suzy Macken (who just made it back in time from Dublin) winning in 26.11 and Karen McCrystal in 3rd. Local Blackrock runner Linda Meehan split the NER’s with a great 2nd place finish.

Onto the 40+ category where the North East Oldies come into their own with National Masters O55 1500m champion and record holder Brian Lynch who coaches

Amy Broadhurst is back in training for next month’s World Championships and local man Dominic McKevitt has called on the people to Dundalk to give the recently crowned European Junior Featherweight Boxing Champion a big send off as she prepares to conquer the world.

“I had the great pleasure of meeting Amy Broadhurst and her family and one could not feel anything but impressed.” remarked Dominic.

“Amy is a great young lady and having met her wow I am so inspired not only with her talents but her attitude. She is totally focused in her quest and I know she will succeed but her manner is impeccable, courteous, and polite.”

“The people of Dundalk and Ireland do not realise what they have in their midst with this family, perhaps this is because of their quiet unassuming nature, but they will hopefully realise this greatness that exists with 20 Irish Boxing Titles and their youngest Amy with Irish and European Titles, now contesting for The World Title.

This is so unimaginable because it is like Dundalk FC not only winning the European Cup but now also competing for World Club Champions!” explained Dominic.

“Please get behind Amy and her great family, give them support and a great Dundalk ‘Send Off’ for the World Title in Bulgaria in September. This gives up hope and joy so much missing in our lives especially at these times of hardship.” he urged.

Meanwhile Amy’s Dad and trainer Tony revealed that a local sports management sponsorship firm are in the process of securing sponsorship for Amy which will go a long way in helping secure the funds needed to travel to Bulgaria.

“It’s a relief to get the financial side of things sorted out because it means we can now concentrate on the boxing” explained Tony.

“We gave Amy two weeks off after the European Championships and she is now back in training building up slowly before we travel to Bulgaria next month. Obviously I would have liked to give her a bit longer off but the World’s are only four weeks away now so we’re training twice a day now to get Amy in the best possible shape. We had a bucket collection up in Oriel Park last Friday evening and I’d like to thank everybody for their support. It’s all systems go now for Bulgaria and hopefully Amy can perform to the best of her abilities and do herself proud” he added.

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Now that the Premiership season has just begun members are reminded that those wishing to travel to Old Trafford must book match tickets at least five weeks in advance of the match date.

A branch meeting will take place on Thursday 22nd August @9pm in McCourts Bar in Francis St. Anybody seeking ticket information are invited to attend. All are welcome on the evening.

Louth MS Branch Louth Branch of the MS Society are having their annual flag day in Dundalk on Saturday August 24. This is a major source of funding for the group and all are asked to give generously to the collectors on the day.

Hidden Hearing Hidden Hearing at 57 Dublin Street, Dundalk, is offering free professional ear wax removal to persons over 60 years of age on Friday, 23rd August. Clients will also receive a free hearing screening. Contact Hidden Hearing on 042 939 2420.

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All Smiles At The Blackrock Festival

Avril and James Duffy with baby Kayla who took part in the bonnie baby competition

Joe Martin and Carol Thornton

Esme Mc Donagh and Sarah Mc Cumiskey

Milly, Erin, Louise and Freya Kellyman

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Aidan is Young Farmer of the Year The Louth FBD Young Farmer of the Year county finalist has been announced as Aidan Ruddy from Dundalk in County Louth. He will go on to represent his county at the semifinal of the 15th annual FBD Young Farmer of the Year Competition, run by Macra na Feirme in partnership with the IFA. Aidan is a 19 year old farmer from Dundalk in County Louth who specialises in sheep and tillage. He completed a level 6 course at Ballyhaise agricultural college in Cavan in 2011.

Aidan Ruddy.

He operates a mid lamb production system, and keeps 40% of his land for tillage which is split evenly between potatoes and winter wheat. Aidan plans to expand his flock by 25% and plans to reseed some land which will help improve land

quality for tillage.

County finalists will compete against 23 of the country’s other top young farmers in the national semi-finals, which take place in a number of locations on the 27th and 29th August. Six finalists will then be chosen to go through to the national final on the 3rd September in the Dunraven Arms hotel, Adare, Co. Limerick.

Macra na Feirme National President, Kieran O’Dowd, said, “This is the 15th year that Macra na Feirme has run this prestigious competition. Young farmers na-

tionwide are recognised through these awards for the contribution they make to the industry.

These young farmers show outstanding leadership in the areas of agricultural knowledge, business acumen and farm safety.”

The aim of this prestigious competition is to recognise and reward the top young farmers in the country. The competition is kindly supported by FBD Insurance.

Entrants are judged according to a number of criteria including farm business initiative and innovation, levels of

farm efficiency and enterprise quality, farm safety and environmental protection awareness, as well as agricultural knowledge and community involvement.

Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place as well winners of the “Innovation” and “Community Involvement” Awards and to each county winner. The overall winner will receive a bursary to undertake international travel and study farm practices.

Irish premiere of “Little Women” Stage One New-musical Group (S.O.N.G.) are thrilled to announce that they have been given the Irish Premiere of “Little Women” The Broadway Musical and it will be staged in An Tain Theatre from Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd November, nightly at 8pm. Based on the infamous Louisa B Alcott Novel, this new musical features some fantastic music to compliment

the beautiful story of the four March Sisters.

“To be given the Irish Premiere is a real honour for us” said Terese Dunne, Director of S.O.N.G. S.O.N.G. we will be auditioning for the Sisters and Marmee on Sunday August 25 and rehearsals will commence in September.

This show will feature S.O.N.G’s award winning Production Team and Cast. How-

ever, before “Little Women” S.O.N.G. will stage a concert in Dundalk Golf Club on Friday September 6 at 8pm. “We are currently in rehearsal for the concert and it will be a great night, featuring over 30 members of S.O.N.G,” Teresa said.

This fundraising concert will help contribute towards the huge costs involved in staging a musical and Terese wishes to

thank all the Businesses, Arts Office, Patrons and Councillors who have continually supported S.O.N.G. over the past few years. Shows such as “Little Women “ could not be undertaken were it not for the goodwill of such wonderful support.

Anyone interested in auditioning for “Little Women” should contact Terese @ teresedunne@eircom.net

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Pete Treanor’s Claret Jug Comes to Killin

Weekly Quiz

1. Irealnd what county are the towns of Mallow and Fermoy?

2. Sport Which famous jockey is known by the initials A.P.?

3. Religion Who is the patron saint of music and musicians??

4. Theatre Which character in a Shakespeare play is killed in the Ides of March?

5. Disney Movies In what animated feature does King Louis efforts in how to light a fire?

6. History In what prison near Berlin was Rudolf Hess incarcerated until his death in 1987?

7. Celebrity Which former sportsman is now Elizabeth Hurley’s current squeeze?

8. Rock and Pop By what name was Mary Catherine O’Brien famous

with in the 60’s,70’s and 80’s?

9. Local IIn what Dundalk Street was the Astoria Hotel located?

10. Television BBC TV sports reporter Gabby Logan gave her first TV interview on what Irish TV show?

The Stinker What type of sales person would use a Brannock Device in their line of work.

—this week’s answers— 1 Cork 2. Tony Mc Coy 3. St Cecelia 4 Julius Ceaser 5. The Jungle Book 6. Spandu 7 Shane Warne, ex Australian cricketer 8. Dusty Springfield 9. Francis Street 10 The Rose of Tralee Stinker: Shoe salesman for measuring feet.

It takes two for Dundalk Dog Rescue Picnic

Dundalk Dog Rescue are hosting their final Picnic in the Park of the Summer this August 25 Ice House Hill. The day kicks off at 2pm and is packed with activities for both dogs and owners and aims to raise some funds for the local animal rescue. This years theme is ‘it takes two.’

Dogs and dog-owners will have the opportunity to strut their stuff at the ‘We all love our dogs’ dog show, which will give awards in five categories Perkiest Pooch, Most like their Owner, Waggiest Tail, Cutest Crossbreed and Rockin’ Rescue.

There is also the opportunity for owners and their dogs to get some experience of agility training in the Fast and Furious Frolickers agility circuit. Organisers say that it is also a great way for both to stay fit.

There will be a dog grooming demonstration on the day, letting owners know the do’s and don’ts of dog grooming. This will be particularly useful for the winner of the raffle. The top prize on the day is a ‘Doggie photos shoot’ at home with the winners prize pet. 2013 has proved to be a busy year for the team in Dundalk Dog Rescue who have helped more than 500 dogs so far this year.

Dundalk Dog Rescue was set up in 2005 by Ann Moore and ever since Ann and a group of volunteers have been saving dogs who face euthanasia. Dogs that are found and end up in the pound have only five days to be reclaimed or re-homed before they are killed.

Every single penny you spend/donate on the day goes directly to the charity.

There was much excitement at Killin Golf Club as the members there competed for Captain Donard McCabe’s Claret Jug. The course was buzzing as players worked to find their game in the glorious sunshine. The course was in excellent condition thanks to the great work of green keeper Ciaran Dunne and his assistant Darren.

Adam McDonnell won on the day and as Gerry Rogers who came in as runner-up. Gerry has been treading the fairways for a long time and has never been so close to winning a major.

Organisers offerred their congratulations to both and to all their winners. “It was great to see juvenile Andrew Connol-

Captain Donard McCabe congratulates Captain Donard McCabe thanks Brian Captain Donard McCabe congratulates Adam McDonnell on winning The Cap- Kerley, Green Life Pro major sponsor of Juvenile B winner Geroid Cronin tains Prize Claret Jug. The Captains Prize

ly and Geroid Cronin on winning their categories A and B. As the gallery was crowded round the finishing hole, they

were treated to a hole in one by young Cathal Byrne,”said a spokersperson for the club.

“Many thanks to our

major sponsor Green Life and their pro Brian Kerley for their excellent sponsorship. Many thanks to all our mem-

bers for their support; it made the competition a great success,” they added.

‘Wicket’ time coming for Cricket Club With the 2013 Cricket season approaching it’s last few weeks Dundalk Cricket Club can be said to have found their level in their third league season.

The first team had a spectacular league debut in 2011, further built their reputation as Leinster Cricket’s hot shots in 2012 and in 2013 have slowed a little bit but built on to the foundations laid down in earlier years.

After winning their second Leinster title in 2012 as Division 9 champions, albeit narrowly taking the title, the firsts were promoted to Division 8. This is where Cricket in the Leinster league starts to take on a tougher and more robust form and where lower down the firsts had had it pretty much their own way here they were perhaps for the first time really going to have a fight on their hands.

Initial signs were business as usual with a first match win in April at home against Dundrum 2 by 42 runs, but from then things began to go awry and the next three matches against Civil Service 2, Adamstown 1 in the Middle Cup and Malahide 4 were all losses. It wasn’t until July that the winning habit returned with a narrow win over Leinster 4 for 11 runs followed by an improved effort and a 2 wicket win over Civil Service 2. The end of July saw another setback with loss to Hills 3 by 5 wickets but the impetus has since returned and at the beginning of August on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th the first team had back to back wins against Dundrum 2 and Wicklow County 1.

The firsts are currently

Paddy Farrell from Dundalk Cricket Club preparing for a catch

sitting at fourth place in Division 8, comfortably out of the relegation zone, there are five games left in the season all at home and a run of victories could possibly see them in contention for promotion but an all out win of the division is unlikely for this year.

The quality of first team squad members is improving year on year currently sitting at the top of the batting averages with a test like 49.75 is Sajan Jayaseelan who regularly puts on batting master-classes while playing, in the bowling Phil Osborn sits at the top with a 13.00 average and economy rate of 4.03 but right behind him is the young pretender and product of Dundalk Cricket Clubs youth system Waleed Shahid with figures of a 14.33 average and economy rate of 7.17 The club and the first team started to attract a flurry of new members mid season one

notable addition being Mike Bentley who represented Zimbabwe at U14 U16 U19, Mike hit 38 runs on debut for the club and has an impressive bowling economy rate of 3.39.

The second team have in contrast laboured this year, avoiding relegation from Division 12 last year they have struggled to make their mark, but have have never given up hope. They have played 10 league matches and one Junior Cup match and all have been losses, but there has been a bright spot in the gloom and the seconds posted an impressive 4 wicket win against Clontarf 6 on the 11th August at Clontarf’s own ground which is renowned as one of Ireland’s only official One Day International Cricket grounds and scene of the recent international series against Pakistan. The seconds have four more league games, two of them at home, it’s hoped that with this win the squad

may have turned the corner and there is a renewed spirit in the squad, it is probably too late to avoid relegation but a few more wins would set the tone for next season.

The club continues to make strides in other areas; the club has long had a stated aim of starting a Ladies team and the process has begun.

Sisters Deborah and Louise Challoner have been welcome additions and are now regular second team squad members.

Deborah has been appointed to the committee as Ladies Development Officer and to this end Ladies training sessions have been taking place on Wednesday evenings with a core of around 8 players and it is hoped that a full competitive Ladies team can be launched in 2014.

Youth development continues at pace and the aforementioned Waleed Shahid is a good example of this starting to make regular first team starts where his batting average of 9.25 is perhaps not a true reflection of his batting prowess his second team average of 19.33 is perhaps a fairer one. Honourable mentions must also go to Michael Mullen and Kalkeren Kieran who have shown enormous improvements since first starting to pick up bat and ball.

The future is looking bright for the club with new members an increasing youth squad and an ever growing band of supporters, for those interested in joining or learning more about the club please refer to the website dundalkcricketclub. com

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Support Cystic Fibrosis

The Tattoo shop in Ardee is inviting people to get inked to support Cystic Fibrosis this August 24.

From 11am onwards the tattoo artists there are offering a selection of tattoos for €30 and all of the proceeds are going to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.

The event was organised

by Lynsey Mc Geer who works in ‘The Tattoo Shop’ who’s aunt Kelli Maples has Cystic Fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system of about 1200 children and adults in the Ireland.

Lucky Winner

A lucky Prize Bond holder from County Louth has won the weekly Prize Bond Star Prize of €20,000. This week’s winning Bond number was TL 720661 and was purchased in 2013. There were over 8,500 prizes won in Friday’s Prize Bonds weekly draw, amounting to over €490,000.

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Local young people spent the weekend ‘Upstate.’ Following a physical theatre workshop programme with over 120 young people during the summer, ten young people completed the auditioning process to form the first Upstate Youth Ensemble.

The multi-cultural youth performance ensemble then created ‘Shared’ over five days during an intensive devising process with director Stephen Murray and facilitator Dee Burke.

Stephen commented, “Devising performance is an exciting, collaborative way to work. This week has re-confirmed my belief in this way of approaching performance. We hope to have tested the boundaries of what is perceived as performance. We hope to have collectively made something that is surprising, thought provoking and entertaining.”

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includes group members Lorna McAllister, Steven Jimenez, Lyndsey Keating, Catriona Quigley, Anastasia Metluka, Amber Duffy, Andy Gallagher, Leah Rossiter, Victoria Ugwuja, and Mark Hughes.

On Friday and Saturday evening this group of young people shared a space with an audience (150 people in total).

They created a shared ‘civic aesthetic space’ where they performed ideas and raised questions for all of us to consider during and after

the presentation. After the performance ended, each audience member received a text from the performers, a tangible thought to take away with them.

The Upstate Youth Ensemble will continue working during the year, and hope to interrogate and challenge Louth audiences as they grow and develop.

Declan Mallon, Director of Upstate Theatre Project, explained, “One of the reasons we developed this ensemble is to try and encourage

teenagers and young adults who haven’t previously participated in art projects to take part in something a little bit different. Upstate likes to think that it is never too late to try something new.

“We have found that the impact of such collaboration informs how we make performance.

The only way of knowing how to make new modes of performance is to attempt it, but for us to continue to experiment we need people to work with.”

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Over to you With the CAO offers out this week, we took to the street to ask, what you wanted to be when you grew up?

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in Brief Playroom Project

The Playroom Project at Women’s Aid Dundalk is now enrolling for it’s free pre-school. Further info call 0429337202.

Paulina Shotayo I always wanted to be an accountant or maybe a customs officer. I like money so maybe that’s why I had such an interest in accountancy!

Josephine McKenna Rosemary McCarthy When I was growing up you were thankful for any job at all. I ended up working in Connolly’s shoe factory for fifteen years.

I always thought I’d love to be a doctor when I grew up. My brother always had an interest in medicine so that’s probably where it stemmed from.

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When I was a child all I wanted to be was successful when I grew up!

Thankfully I didn’t do too bad a job and I’ve had a great life so far.

I remember when I was a young child playing with my sister pretending that I was a secretary so that was probably what I wanted to be when I was young.

Department provide new homes Cancer Society’s for fourteen families in need appeal for help More than Fourteen new homes will be provided to families in need of social housing in Co Louth. Last week the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government announced that it had identified €32m in budgets that would be invested in relieving the pressure on growing social housing lists .

More than €907k will be invested in homes in County Louth and it is Mary Moran hoped that this will equate to more Fergus Dowd said “This will address than 14 houses.

Louth TD’s welcomed the news the specific special needs of families

on waiting lists as well as providing additional mainstream housing.

Funding like this also supports local jobs and will be good news for contractors in Louth.”

Mary Moran said” The funding is important not only for the provision of much-needed housing but also in the provision of local employment to builders and contractors in every county.”

It is expected that the houses will become available before the end of the year.

The Irish Cancer Society is calling on all sports groups and clubs in Louth to join the Big Championship helping raise vital funds for the Society and your club!

If your team register you will get a pack with all the details of what to do and how, as well as some great promotional materials to use for your big event. 30% of money raised will stay in your club.

Clubs that register during July and August are in to win the ultimate support package for their event courtesy of Joe.ie & Her.ie including a guest appearance from rugby legend Jerry Flannery, a professional photographer and videographer and more.

For more information or to register your club CallSave our team on 1850 60 60 60 or visit www.thebigchampionship.ie

Volunteers Wanted

The Louth Meath Branch of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland are looking for volunteers to coordinate activities. If you are interested or know someone who would be willing to help out for a couple of hours a week please contact Maurice O’Connell on 0877512608.

Villas Reunion

Cluan Enda and St. Alphonsus Villas residents are holding a reunion night this Friday August 23.

The event will begin with a Mass for all deceased in the Redemptrist Church at 7.30pm. Then it is over to the Lisdoo at 9pm for a night of catch-up and cabaret, followed by Golden Oldies Disco with D.J Ollie B. Tickets must be purchased and all proceeds to Friends of St. Oliver’s support Group.

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he summer is coming to an end and the final preparations are underway in hundreds of homes for the return to school. The financial pressure on parents is growing as the cost of going to school

increases. However here are a number of ways to cut the costs involved.

Some parents and guardians will be entitled to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.

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Back To School the ages of 4 and 22 before September 30, 2013, in order to qualify. However some changes were made to the system of administration this year which means they need not reapply, and the payments will be made automatically.

The Department of Education also offer Book Grant Schemes for primary and post primary students, this is administered

by the schools principles. And for those parents whose children are facing state examinations this year, there are exemptions to the payment of examination fees for Junior and Leaving Certificate which are expected in February. These are administered through the medical card offices and forms for these can be obtained there.

However whether you are entitled to assistance or not, cutting costs, and ensuring value for money are still paramount concerns for those sending their children to school in the coming weeks. Recent research indicates that the cost of the ‘return to school’ can be as much as €400 for primary pupils and €800 for secondary students.

The National Consumer Agency (NCA)also has a back to school budget planner which can help keep parents be prepared for the coming expenses. They also offer some helpful money saving tips.

Shopping around is vital to get the best value for your child.

Uniforms can be the biggest back to school expense, the NCA advise parents

to keep an eye out for promotions. Good quality rucksacks are also advised as they should last a few years and save money in the long-run.

They also advise on how to save on stationary. Buying in bulk can be cheaper overall than buying items one by one, and there are some great offers to be had at the moment around Dundalk .

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Get ‘inked’ for Charity

The Tattoo shop in Ardee is inviting people to get inked to support Cystic Fibrosis this August 24.

From 11am onwards the tattoo artists there are offering a selection of tattoos for €30 and all of the proceeds are going to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.

The event was organised

by Lynsey Mc Geer who works in ‘The Tattoo Shop’ who was inspired to do so by her aunt Kelli Maples who has had Cystic Fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system of about 1200 children and adults in the Ireland.

The funds raised will go Pictured is Kelli Maples with husband Stephen and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. daughter Aíbhlinn.

to be bigger and better than cultural events that the area ever. has to offer.

The mini-festival The line-up of acts is set to Following the resounding showcases some of be announced in the coming success of the first Lock-Up Dundalk finest modern, days, and the organisers Weekender in June, a musical talents, boasting have hinted that some new second Lock-Up has been a wide range of genres. acts and surprising events announced for the Spirit Each event has been a will be there over the Store running from August celebration of the creativity weekend.

30 – September 1. The end of local musicians and an The tickets are €5 per day of summer party promises insight into the breadth of of €12 for a weekend pass.

Spirit Store Lock-Up

Music and more this weekend in Oriel Park The festival season is winding down for this year, but there are still a few opportunities to get to another one in.

This coming weekend some of Ireland’s top acts including the ‘The Voice’ judge Bressie are set to play the first Oriel Live concert.

The impressive line-up includes the Original Rudeboys who have just returned from a sell out UK tour, The Enemies, The Flaws and Dirty Epics who are all set to take to the main stage this Saturday. One ‘The Roxy’ stage will feature We Town Criers and local acts Third Smoke.

Dundalks’ finest female DJ’s ‘Audacity’ will have all hands on decks as the trio will be bringing their mix of house, hip hop and dubstep to the festival crowds.

Revellers should also look at out for one of Ireland emerging street magician’s James Thady who is sure to stun.

After a surge in tickets

An impressive bill of Ireland’s finest musicians to play this Saturday in Oriel Park, Dundalk.

sales over the past few weeks, those who are interested in going can

get a ticket at the door on theday for €20, the festival is an excellent

end of season bargain buster. Under 16’spay only €10 and must be

accompanied by an adult. However Oriel Live also presents the opportunity to get some VIP treatment with tickets at €40 for the upgraded package which includes a glass of Champaign on arrival, and buffet and access to the VIP bar.

Some luckey folks who had bought tickets for the event when it was scheduled for the original date of 6 July will be automatically upgraded to the VIP package. The show kicks off at 4.30pm this Saturday August 24 and ends at 11pm.

“The past couple of weeks the promotional team has created quite a buzz about the event, everyone is really excited. And it is shaping up to be a great day. And this is one festival that you won’t have to rely on the sun to make an appearance to have a great time,” said Diarmad, the event’s organiser.

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Music legends to play Spirit Store Irish traditional music legends to play Spirit Store Three of the country’s most prolific traditional musicians are set to play The Spirit Store on Friday, September 13th. Máirtín O’Connor is a button accordionist from Galway, Zoë Conway is a fiddle player from Dundalk, and Donal Lunny is a guitar and bouzouki player from Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

As a famous traditional Irish musician, Máirtín O’Connor was one of the driving forces behind Ireland’s worldrenowned Riverdance. He was also a member of many

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traditional music groups, such as Skylark. He has also worked with none other than Rod Stewart.

Donal Lunny is a member of the hugely successful Irish traditional band Planxty, which rose to fame during the 1970’s. Planxty is one of the reasons why Irish Traditional music is so popular today; they brought the genre to a mainstream audience. Planxty is also quite well known to the younger generation of Ireland as well, being one of the traditional Irish groups that Junior Cert. music students study.

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British Rocker set to play in September Acclaimed British rocker and song writer Graham Parker is set to play The Spirit Store on Friday September 20th. He is the lead singer in the band Graham Parker & the Rumour. His witty lyrics caught the attention of critics, despite most people considering him a moderate commercial success. He can count Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Frank Black among his fans.

At age 24, Graham Parker, who was then a petrol-pump attendant from Surrey, drove up to London to meet with musicians who were similar to him. He was confident that his music was better, stronger and far more

Graham Parker original than anything on the radio, and wanted the support of a backing band. His confidence and original lyrics were key factors in his success.

Graham Parker & the Rumour ‘s 1979 album, Squeezing Out Sparks, sold a quarter of a million copies, and is hailed as a masterpiece.

The rocker, despite being 62, is still gigging to the delight of rock fans everywhere. This show is not to be missed if you enjoy class-conscious lyrics and energy-fuelled music. His music has spanned decades and many call his lyrics “genius”.

Graham is a must-see for rock fans everywhere. Tickets cost €20. To book, visit the Spirit Store website. To contact the Spirit Store directly, call them on 0429352697.

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On Sunday afternoon Ardee concert band took to The Phoonix Park for a recital. 33 Band Members and more than 20 Supporters travelled to Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. The band played a variety of music to entertain the large audience, under their Conductor for the day Alan Kelly, Fellow Ardonian and Member of Ardee Concert Band.

The Ardee Concert Band perform as part of

‘The Gathering of the Gales Festival’, in Strabane on Saturday September 7.

All lessons are due to resume over the next few weeks, all students will be advised very shortly. The bands annual enrolment night will take place very soon, all the local schools and the local press will be notified as soon as date and time are agreed”, Sinéad Nutley, PRO of Ardee Concert Band.

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Family Notices

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

We are now taking Family Notices Our weekly Deadline is 4pm Fridays prior to Wednesday publication, contact Noeleen for further information.

Tel 042 9320888

Community garage sale

Louth Tidy Towns are hosting a Frenchstyle community garage sale, called the Dundalk Brocante this September 7.

Dundalk Tidy Towns along with Tidy Town Groups from Omeath, Dromiskin, Castlebellingham/Kilsaran/Annagassan, Blackrock, Grange, Tallanstown, Kilkerley and Dunleer will host Louth’s first Brocante on the Market Square in Dundalk from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Each group will have their own stall.

A Brocante-style garage sale is taking place for the Louth Tidy Town groups.

All funds raised will go towards Tidy Towns projects in the county. Organizers advice people to come early and browse through the stalls to find a bargain or to make sure you get what you need as there will be largely only Free Head single items on offer. all Boards with ng It also offers people ru p Pocket S a useful way to help, Divans as people can donate items to the Brocante and the resale value can go towards the Tidy Town Committee of your choice.

For further information please contact Unit 24, Northlink, Retail Park, Dundalk. Tel: 042 - 93 20927 your local Tidy Towns free delivery Group or email louthttt@gmail.com

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MEDITATION CLASSES - Take time out at Meditation class. Monday's 8pm, Tuesday's 11am. Rampart Rd Dundalk, opposit Dundalk Lighting. €10 drop in. Beginners welcome.

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Exciting news for dance school Tara Erraught and

Opening its doors for the first time in 43 years, Dundalk based Scoil Rince Mona Ni Rodaigh is to hold its first ever Open Evening on Friday, August 30th. Along with meeting teachers and learning about classes, locations and schedules, prospective students and their parents will be treated to some of the fastest feet in the East as students perform both traditional and contemporary routines, giving a flavour of what it is the school has to offer.

This season at SR Mona Ni Rodaigh also sees the return of one of its brightest stars and Prodijig sensation Darren Casey who is returning to his old Alma Mater to share some of the skills he learned whilst touring with the best in the business.

On a hiatus from life in the limelight, Darren began working with some of the older dancers late last year for the school’s ‘Christmas Cracker’ show (pictured ). Having enjoyed the experience immensely, he offered his help on an ongoing basis.

School Principal Móna says ‘It’s wonderful to have the support of past pupils like Darren who inject an element of youth and a fresh enthusiasm into the dancers. Darren has incredible skills and will be an asset to the school.’

The art form has been brought to new heights and students of Irish dance have been afforded incredible opportunities, the likes of which weren’t available when

Geraldine McGee

Darren Caesy (left) with the Prodijig

I was dancing, that’s for sure!’

Móna teaches alongside her two daughters Ciara & Dearbhla Lennon- both of whom were principals in both Riverdance and Lord of the Dance and who , in recent years, have become increasingly active in the development of the school.

‘We learned from the best’ says Dearbhla of Mona ‘and we’re embracing the challenge of passing our skills to a new generation of dancers. We each have different attributes that we bring to the table in terms of solo dancing, team dancing and of course the more contemporary type of dancing. I have no doubt Darren will be a great asset in this regard!’

Ciara is relishing the challenge of bringing dancers to the next level. ‘I’m very excited to see the new generation of “Mona” dancers bring back to Dundalk the

accolades we’ve achieved in the past. Aspiring students can check out what our school has to offer at our Open Evening later this month- get the chance to meet the teachers, see some fast feet in action and get a feel for what the school is all about’.

Dance star Darren Casey from Fatima, Dundalk, started Irish dancing from the age of 8 for the hugely successful Scoil Rince Mona ni Rodaigh. After becoming Ulster Champion, earning podium places at all majors and winning 3 World Ceili titles , Darren was invited to join the cast of Riverdance in 2008.

“I can’t wait to get started in September,” enthused Darren.

“It’s great to be able to give something back to the school which gave so much to me and I’m really looking forward to passing on my experience.

Tara Erraught, Dundalk’s brilliant Irish mezzo-soprano has been wowing audiences around Europe since 2008 when she graduated from the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin and left for Germany to become a member of the opera studio at the renowned Bavarian State Opera in Munich since 2008.

Tara’s star really began to rise when she unexpectedly replaced an ailing colleague at the Bavarian State Opera.

Since then, she has taken the opera world by storm, singing title roles at the Vienna State Opera, the Hamburg State Opera (La Cenerentola) and the Glyndebourne Festival (Der Rosenkavalier).

Last Sunday Tara returned to her home of Dundalk to take part in Geraldine McGee’s ‘Operatic Favourites’ show which took place in Wellington Hall.

Geraldine is a well known singing teacher in Dundalk and it was she who Tara started taking singing lessons with when she was just nine years old.

Brendan McFadden, a huge fan of Tara’s, has travelled to Vienna to watch her perform and he was there last week to watch what he described as a ‘wonderful event’ “The people of Dundalk should be proud of Tara. She has a wonderful singer and her career to date has been remarkable. It was lovely to watch her and so many other beautiful singers on stage in Dundalk on Sunday afternoon” remarked Brendan.

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The next meeting of the Dundalk Guild of the ICA will take place on Monday evening September 2nd 2013 at 8pm in Carroll Meade.

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Tara Erraught and Geraldine McGee Geraldine McGee was also full of praise for her old student and was delighted with how her show was received.

“It’s been a long time since a show like this was put on in Dundalk and I have to say I was very happy with how it all went. We were honoured to have Tara here and as well as that we had 16 fantastic soloists including James Brennan and James McCreanor who made their debuts.

“Tara was the star of the evening though and I have to say she is the same now as she was before she went away and had all her success.

She mixed with everybody and was encouraging all the young people on the night before they went on stage.” explained Geraldine.

The Dundalk branch of the Arsenal Supporters Club are having their AGM in Jimmy’s bar on the 3rd September in Jimmy’s Bar on Park St, Dundalk. The meeting begins at 8pm and all new members are welcome. For further information contact Gerard Norton on 0867200779.

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The face-lifted Skoda Yeti is to be unveiled at next month’s Motor Show in Frankfurt.

For the first time the Yeti will be available in two variants, a pretty one for the city and a more utilitarian version for the country. The main difference is in the front and rear elements, such as bumpers, under ride guard, side mouldings and door sills are either in the body colour or in the case of outdoor version they remain in black plastic.

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