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Council begin probe over rent collection Wednesday, 5th March, 2014. Vol. 7, Issue 10 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
By Niamh Kirk
A member of staff has been suspended and an internal investigation has been opened in Dundalk Town Council after it emerged that there were serious irregularities in rent collection in the local authorities. The irregularities emerged when a pensioner was sent a letter from the housing department stating that they were in arrears to the sum of €2,500. However the tenant in question had kept detailed receipts of all payments and could prove that rent was fully up to date. The irregularities came to light late last week and the local authorities issued a statement in response. They said that the incident was
related to a specific location and that as well as the staff suspension and internal investigation, Gardaí had been notified. Paddy Donnelly of Louth County Council has assured the relevant tenants that they will not be adversely affected “As the matter is currently the subject of an internal investigation and has been notified to the Gardaí the council will be making no further statement or comment at this time,” he added. In response a number of local councillors voiced their complaints that not enough was being done to inform or support concerned tenants. Initially the council declined to offer information as to where Continued on Page 12
Jonny on volunteer trip to Chernobyl
Rose of Tralee Escort of the Year Jonny McGailey from Dundalk has just returned from Vesnova Children’s Mental Asylum in Belarus where he was volunteering with Adi Roche’s Chernobyl Children International. Jonny was accompanied by the 2013 Rose of Tralee Haley O’Sullivan and 14 other Roses from around the world. While in the children’s asylum, Jonny and the Roses helped care for some of the 170 kids in the asylum who have a variety of physical and mental disabilities. Many of the children are still being born with terrible deformities and illnesses as a result of Continued on Page 8
Jonny McGailey with Vasia, a child from Vesnova Childrens Mental Asylum, Belarus
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Father continues to fight for daughter’s case By Paul Byrne A petition with over 3000 names on it has been delivered to the office of Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly in Dublin. Last week David Nes-
bitt and a group of his friends travelled to Dublin to hand over the petition which called for the Minister to act upon his duty of making sure all children in the Republic of Ireland get the proper medical care to which
they are entitled whilst claiming that the needs of many disabled and underprivileged children are no longer being met efficiently by the Department of Health. David has been struggling for years to get
help for his 17 year old daughter Niamh who has a mental age of seven and who has never been. According to David he has been ignored and passed from office to office without anybody taking responsibility. He had been prepared to camp outside Minister Reilly’s office for as long as it took as he
looked for some sort of acknowledgement from him with regards to his daughters case. After a 16-hour wait, David and his fellow campaigners managed to deliver the petition to a member of Dr Reilly’s staff and he says he will now wait in hope for the Minister to respond. “To be honest I
wouldn’t be too hopeful of getting a response from him but I just feel as though I have to try everything I can to get help for Niamh. It is so frustrating trying to get help for her. We have been in touch with up to ten different services outside the HSE who help people like Niamh through special programmes but
we have been told by each and everyone of them that she can’t get a place with them until she gets officially assessed by the HSE” ,explained a frustrated David. “For some unknown reason the HSE will not assess my child and it is proving near impossible to find out why. Myself and my partner used to
set aside one night of the week where we went out together just to have a bit of time to ourselves. That’s all gone now as we are spending almost every waking hour trying to fight for Niamh. It’s tough but we are going to fight this all the way and are determined to get something done for our child”, he added.
Dundalk Rotary Club’s Annual Shrove Tuesday Breakfast took place yesterday in the Crown Plaza Hotel between 7.30 am and 10.30 am. This was the 15th year and the event continues to enjoy fantastic support from teh local community. Oliver Nixon, Vice President of the Rotary Club in Dundalk, thanked all who attended and outlined the local charities which will benefit from the event. “The whole point of this morning is to help raise some much needed funds for local charities including the Birches, SOSAD and the Samaritans. We’d like to thank all who attended this morning and hopefully they all enjoyed their pancakes.” said Oliver. Pictured at the event are Marian Neary and Majella Babbington
Clanbrassil Street upgrade welcomed Louth County Enterprise Board Ethnic Entrepreneur Programme Do you want to start a new business in Ireland? Do you have a business but want to expand and grow? Do you need help with a business plan to help you get funding for your business? Are you looking for support to get your business idea really working? If you answered YES to any of these questions and you are a member of an ethnic/minority community living in County Louth or the Newry & Mourne area Louth County Enterprise Board’s Ethnic Entrepreneur Programme might be for YOU Starting, Running and Growing Your own Business in Ireland training programme. All participants will leave the programme with a complete business plan (FETAC level 6 accredited module in Business Planning) Access to one to one mentoring for your business needs Access to five networking events Courses will be held in both Drogheda and Dundalk from March to June 2014. For further details see www.lceb.ie or contact Sarah Mallon
on 042 9396948 or sarahmallon@lceb.ie This programme is supported by the European Union's PEACE III Programme as awarded by Louth Peace and Reconciliation Partnership
Councillor Jennifer Green welcomed the decision of Dundalk Town Council to undertake a refurbishment of Clanbrassil Street but has asked the council to ensure that her concerns are addressed. The news was announced at Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting and Cllr Green, who has done a ‘walkaround’ Dundalk with wheelchair user John Morgan, once again raised questions about accessibility in the town. “When I was with John Morgan, I was utterly shocked at the state of some of the pavings and kerbs in some parts of the town and how difficult these errors make it for wheelchair users to get around. “In Anne Street, in particular, John had to drive down the road in order to cross from one side to the other as the kerbs were just too high for his wheelchair to access which in this day and age is just ridiculous and so dangerous. I didn’t appreciate how bad it was until I looked at it through John’s eyes”, she stated. “The Square was refurbished and
although it looks well, John found it difficult to pass over the silver bumps and it was very uncomfortable for him. These are things we don’t appreciate and why we need to involve all parts of the community in the decision making process.” The Sinn Féin Councillor asked ‘would this refurbishment make the area more user friendly for people with disabilities, particularly wheelchair users?’ The response was positive and officials in the council said they have set up direct contact informing the various registered disability groups about the plans which will include ‘drop kerbs’ which will make the area more accessible. “This is very welcome news and I hope that wheelchair users like John Morgan, will feel they were listened to and that Dundalk Town belongs to all of us. The plans go on public consultation this week and can be viewed in the Town Hall. I would urge all interested parties to view them and all recommendations to the plans are welcome.”
Dundalk Gardai investigate serious assault on Friday night DUNDALK Gardai are appealing for information following an assault on Friday night. The victim, a 63-year-old man, suffered serious injuries in the incident and is
fighting for his life in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. The man was attacked on the Castletown Road in Dundalk, Co Louth last Friday night, February 28 between 9pm
and 10.30pm. Gardai have appealed for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward and contact them at Dundalk Garda Station on 042 9388400.
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Beginning Experience weekend programme on March 7 to 9. If you are along again, separated or widowed, Beginning Experience helps people work through their grief to be healed and free again. For inquiries and registration contact, Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre,The Magnet, The Demesne, Dundalk on 042-9336393
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Scoil Naomh Lorcan Omeath are now taking enrolment for September 2014. Should you wish your child to be enrolled or would like an information pack please call 0429375362 or email scoilnaomhlorcan@gmail.com.
Judge highlights the tough job facing Gardai The difficult job facing Gardai in the course of their duty was highlighted at Dundalk District Court by Judge Conall Gibbons who stated that members of the force should not have to put up with abuse. Judge Gibbons made the comments as he passed sentence on James Rogan of 622 Ashling Park, Cox’s Demesne, Dundalk, who pleaded guilty to three public order charges. The court heard that at 2.30am on August 9 last year, Garda were called to Mullaharlin Park, Dundalk, where the defendant
was intoxicated, abusive and failed to leave. Mr Rogan, who has 53 previous convictions, was described by his solicitor, Frank McDonnell, as being the “author of his own misfortune” on the date in question. He added the 33-year-old defendant holds down a job and has continued contact with the Probation Services on a voluntary basis in order to deal with issues, while he also pointed out that Mr Rogan apologised to the Gardai. In response, Judge Gibbons stated that he was not happy that the defendant had behaved in
such a way to the Gardai. “I wouldn’t want to have to go out like the Gardai and do what they have to do and it troubles me that he gives them verbal abuse. I don’t see why they should be expected to put up with that abuse and people need to realise that they can’t do it”, said the judge. In convicting the defendant on the charge of threatening and abusive behaviour, Judge Gibbons, imposed a €400 fine. In relation to the failure to comply with the direction of Gardai, he imposed a €250 fine and took the other matter into consideration.
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Singer set to take England by storm LOCAL mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught is set for a busy couple of months as she is set to take England by storm. Tara will make her UK recital debut this 13 April at London’s Wigmore Hall, and her role debut as Octavian in Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier this May/June 2014 at Glyndebourne. Having graduated from the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin Tara has been a member of the opera studio at the Bayerische
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Staatsoper in Munich since 2008. Few emerging artists have captured the attention of the international opera public as the Tara. She won wide-
spread acclaim in February 2011, first in the title role of a new production of Ravel’s L’Enfant et les Sortileges and, in the same month, jumping in for an ailing colleague on five-days notice to perform Romeo in a new production of Bellini’s I Capuleti e i Montecchi. The latter catapulted Tara to world-wide acclaim. Over the past few seasons, Tara’s international stature has continued to grow, and the 2013-2014 season
Tribute to a Festival Dundalk Stadium will be playing host to some of the world’s most famous stadium rockers this St Patrick’s Weekend. A Tribute to a Festival features six tribute bands Supernaut, (Black Sabbath), Zepraphonic (Led Zeppelin), The Paper PlaneStatus Quo Tribute Band, Master of Pulpits (Metallica), Nola (Down) and Negitave Creeps (Nirvana). The Burelsque Belles will also be performing their own routines before joining Supernaut during their set. The event has been organised in aid of St Luke’s Cancer Hospital
and the Typhoon Haiyan Appeal. All proceeds from the festival will be donated to the charities. Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt from Status Quo donated a signed copy of Status Quo – Pictures: 40 Years if Hits to be auctioned on the night, Supernaut are set to play the launch party for the festival which take place this March 1 in Harrison Bar, Blackrock who are also celebrating its first year under new management. Tribute to a Festival takes places on March 15, from 3pm at Dundalk Stadium.
reaffirms this: she created the role of Kitty in the world premiere of Iain Bell’s A Harlot’s Progress at Theater an der Wien to acclaim; she makes her role debut as Sesto in La Clemenza di Tito with the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich this February 2014, and also makes her second US tour in as many seasons in March. In April, when she makes her UK recital debut her repertoire includes a special set of Irish Folk Songs.
Forest walk
To celebrate National Tree Week, Louth Woodland Gatherings are hosting a walk through Ravensdale Forest, on Saturday March 8 at 1pm, taking in the five, uniquely different bridges of the forest. Weather permitting this section the walk will be followed up by a picnic. The groups will then visit one of Ireland’s Champion Trees, the Ravensdale Monterey Pine.
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Titanium Racing on final lap of preparations Five TY students from Coláiste Rís saw their Formula 1 dreams brought to life recently, when they received their car from the University of Limerick. The students Conor Begley, Morgan McLoughlin, Brian McCarragher, Jason Teath-
er and Sara Radosevic are participating in the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge. This is an international competition to design, build and race model Formula 1 cars powered by compressed air canisters. The competition is run in Ireland by the
Irish Computer Society in partnership with Discover Science & Engineering. The team, ‘Sonic Predators’ has been working hard since September, using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create virtual 3D models
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of their car. Once the design specifications were finalised and having successfully completed the Qualifying Stage (a 5 page project plan), the next step was to bring the car designs to life at the University of Limerick. Participating in this competition has provided the students a great opportunity to introduce them to the ex-
citing world of science, engineering and technology and also allowed the students to view a manufacturing system at work and see what the job of an engineer is really like. Now that the car has been manufactured, the team turns its attention to fixing axles and wheels to the car and also to the final finishing and race prepara-
tion. The car will be finished with high quality paint in the team’s blue and white colour scheme and decorated with sponsor stickers and various decals. Race day is now fast approaching, with Regional finals taking place on March 14 and National finals in April. Teams will be judged on multiple criteria, including car engineering
and speed, displays of portfolios and verbal presentations. The national winners of the 2013/2014 season will gain the chance to represent Ireland at the World finals in Abu Dhabi. For further information go to: www.sonicpredators.com or contact Ms Breege Marie Dorrian, in Colásite Rís: 042 9334336
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Santa Run delivers €61k to local causes By Niamh Kirk
The Dundalk Chamber of Commerce has released the financial results and details of its income and expenses following the Dundalk Santa Run. The charity fundraiser took in €100k and after expenses donated €61k across 21 causes, both local and national as well as some well deserving individuals. The breakdown of costs say the majority of the near €37k that was spent on the tags and Santa suits for the Guinness world record attempt which cost almost €15k and €10k respectively. The costs for the hire of the venue, charity launch event, website, Paypal account, printing, advertising and administration came to €5,403. Ad-
Cross Country Laura Kieran, Sinead O’ Hagan and Eleanor Hoey, who represented St Louis Secondary School in the recent Leinster Schools’ Cross Country Championships held in Santry Demesne, Dublin.
ditional costs came to €6,443 which included €2.5k for the Chamber of Commerce Services, “This figure was set to cover no more than costs but with the success of the event the actual cost to the Chamber was significantly greater. Chamber management took the decision not to seek reimbursement for the additional costs,” said the PRO Paddy Malone. The remaining €4k was spent on “printing of the sponsorship cards, additional online support and a number of late night sandwiches to say thanks to the volunteers,” said Mr Malone. Given the success of the inaugural event he Santa Run is set to take place again this year with just over €1,500 from the 2013 event being carried forward to next year.
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Temple Street Fundraiser
The women of Ireland are being asked to take part in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon on June 2 to raise funds for Temple Street Children’s University Hospital. The hospital aims to get a team of 1,500 females together to raise €100,000 to help fund equipment such as anaesthetic machines used to support the administration of anesthesia during theatre procedures. Temple Street’s Women’s Mini Marathon team is proudly supported by Johnston Mooney and O’Brien. Temple Street is launching their fundraising campaign for the annual 10km race in the hope that women from all over Ireland will take part in this fun challenge. The Flora Women’s Mini Marathon is one of Temple Street’s largest fundraising campaigns and is an easy and fun way for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and friends to raise funds for babies and children from all over Ireland who desperately need your help.
Tax Seminar
FPM in conjunction with Dundalk Chamber of Commerce delivered an informative cross border tax seminar focused on the impact of recent changes in UK tax legalisation on Irish businesses and Individuals looking to expand or currently trading in the UK market. For further details or a copy of the presentation made by Dessie Foley and Anne Rooney please contact Anne or Desi on ap.rooney@fpmca.com, d.foley@fpmca.com or 042 9388898.
Sports Funding
Sports clubs and organisations that are interested in funding from the Sports Capital Funding 2014 have been given extra time as the deadline for submission of applications has been extended until March 10. This year €40million will be awarded to local sports clubs to improve and develop facilities such as changing rooms, pitches and floodlights, as well as providing funding for regional facilities. All applications have to be online through OSCAR (online sports capital register).
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Sweet Little Babies 1st Anniversary Sale ‘Sweet Little Babies’, Ireland’s largest nursery store, are celebrating their first birthday next Tuesday and to mark this very special occasion, Margaret and the gang are launching a seven day celebration sale including fantastic promos every day up until the 11th of March. Located next to Wogans in Unit 3 Northlink Retail Park on the Coes Road, Sweet Little Babies can boast 10000 square feet of beautifully spacious premises filled with a huge selection of baby products including prams, baby strollers, cot beds, buggies, baby bedding, baby dresses, baby changing units and baby furniture and much, much more. ‘Sweet Little Babies’ founder Margaret McArdle has a passion for what she does and over the past year has established her business as one of the leading baby product stores in the country. As well as visiting in store, customers can order what they’re looking for at www. sweetlittlebabies.com with next day deliveries for all
Republic of Ireland orders. ‘Sweet Little Babies’ facebook page is also updated daily with all information about special offers and new products which are consistently updated,
making this one of the best stores to shop in. ‘Sweet Little Babies’ is keen to make the shopping experience as easy as possible for their customers and accept deposits
and paying in instalments on all items in store. Margaret has worked hard to ensure that ‘Sweet Little Babies’ has all your babies needs under one roof and
looks forward to welcoming customers old and new down to the shop to help celebrate a year in business. “We are delighted to celebrate our first anniversary
here in the Northlink Retail Park and we want to thank our customers for their support with a seven day sale which includes promos and huge discounts on some of the major leading baby brands. “We stock all leading brands including i-Candy, Stokke, Maclaren, Pink Lining, Babyjogger Silvercross, Be Safe, Cosatto, Baby style, Graco, TucTuc, Hippy Chick, Baba Sling, Molto, OBaby, Disney.” explained Margaret. “Myself and the girls in the shop are all mothers so we are here to help new mam’s and dad’s decide which product suits them best or help them decide what is best for baby. On behalf of myself and all at ‘Sweet Little Babies’, I’d like to thank all our loyal customers for their support and custom over the year and we look forward to seeing them again in the future” added Margaret. ‘Sweet Little Babies’ is opened seven days a week from 10pm to 5:30 Monday to Saturday and 1pm to 5:30 on Sunday. Their first anniversary sale starts today and runs until Tuesday the 11th of March.
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The visit of the Giro d’Italia to Dundalk in May is set to attract thousands to the town centre after details of the route were finalised recently. The prestigious race will pass through Dundalk on Sunday May 11 where one of the main sprints of the first leg of the event will be held. The details of the route were confirmed following a visit by Irish organiser Darach McQuaid, along with his Italian colleagues
and event organisers The race for the ‘Red Jersey’ will pick up pace as the cyclists approach Dundalk and will end at St Nicholas’ Green Church, meaning that spectators will get to see cyclists taking a gentler pace up through Church St, Clanbrassil St, the Market Square, Francis St, Park St, Dublin St and onto the Dublin Road. Speaking afterwards, Pat O’Shaughnessy of Cuchulainn Cycling Club, revealed that the
crew was impressed by what they saw as they took a walk along the Clanbrassil Street and pinpointed locations for the sprint finish. “Dundalk will be the place where thousands can gather at the Market Square, see the only sprint in the Southern leg of the race. “It’s going to be an amazing sight given the speed of the sprint in contrast to the much slower pace they’ll cycle at through the remainder of the town
route”, added Mr O’Shaughnessy. Speaking following the Giro d’Italia crew visit, Cathaoirleach Eamonn O’Boyle highlighted the importance of the event. “Dundalk is in the enviable position of being the only town centre to feature prominently on the Irish route. Everyone involved in Giro Dundalk, including myself is delighted that the cyclists will now travel the full length of the town, highlighting
Dundalk on a global platform.” The local stage will see the riders travel from Armagh via Keady, over Keady mountain, Newtownhamilton, Lislea, Longfield Rd, and into Louth on the Carrickasticken Road, on its journey past Forkhill, into Kilcurry and joining the R177 Armagh Road, onto Lisdoo and into Dundalk Town Centre. Leaving Dundalk, it travels on the R132 via Castlebellingham and Dunleer.
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Strictly comes to Togher THE good folk of Naomh Fionnbarra senior, juvenile and ladies GFC along with St. Anne’s Camogie club are taking to the stage in the TLT on Saturday May 3 to raise funds for the development of the facilities at the grounds in Ballygassan. Strictly Come Dancing events have become a popular way of raising money across the coun-
try and there has been no shortage of nimble footed volunteers from inside and outside the Togher parish. Dancers will receive six weeks intensive professional dancing training, culminating in an appearance on the big stage in the TLT in Drogheda. There is a ‘Meet and Greet’ night for the dancers, choreogra-
pher and committee in Slán’s Pub, Annagassan on Monday March 10 where all questions will be answered. Training will commence in the weeks that follow and the next big date for the diary is the Launch Night in The Glyde Inn, Annagassan on Friday April 4. The launch night is when dancers find out who they are being partnered with
and that is when the real fun begins. On the night of the final in the TLT, supporters will “buy” votes for their favourite act and a panel of celebrity judges will give their opinions resulting in one couple being declared winners. Tickets will soon be available from any dancer or committee member and are priced at €25 each.
Proposals sought for funding programme
LOUTH and Meath Education and Training Board’s is seeking proposals to provide funding for Diverse Leaders’ Project and Peace of Art Proposals in conjunction with European Union’s PEACE III Programme as awarded by Louth Peace and Reconciliation Partnership. The aim of the Diverse Leaders’ Project is to build the capacity of minority groups and communities by equipping them with the skills to organise themselves,
their wider community, and to develop their own peace building project ideas and engage in wider community activities. The Diverse Leaders’ Project currently has two main strands, a resource allocation to allow for the realisation of groups own peace building projects, and also a communications and conflict resolution strand. There are two strands to the VECs Peace of Art Project; 1) An Integration Training Programme
Under Strand 2 of the project, submissions are particularly welcome from those groups that have not yet been able to avail of PEACE III funding. Louth and Meath Education and Training Board also welcome proposals that have a cross border dimension. Under Strand 1 individual groups are being invited to apply for a resource allocation of up to €8,000. The deadline for receipt of proposals is Noon on Tuesday
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from page 1 the radiation from the Chernobyl Nuclear disaster in April 1986. The Roses were in a low risk area of radiation but they could not eat the local food, drink the the water or even wash themselves while there. They spent four days feeding, playing with and loving the children who get very little if any one-toone attention.
Table Quiz
David McArdle Racing Dundalk is holding a fundraising table quiz this Friday March 7 in Fagan’s Bar Castletown Road Dundalk at 8pm, table of 4 €20, light refreshments served, spot prizes, etc.
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Over to you Question: What are you planning to give up for Lent this year?
Oliver Nixon I would normally give up the drink for lent but I haven’t decided just yet if I will this year. I’ll reassess it later on.
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There will be no more sweets for As usual I will try and do my best me. I would be partial to eating to stay off the sweet stuff this sweets throughout the year so year. I’m not sure how long I’ll I’ll do my best to stay away from last but sure I’ll try anyway. them throughout lent.
Performers get ready for Fheis Dhun Dealgan Young performers across Co Louth are in the throes of preparing poems and prose for the coming Feis Dhun Dealgain which takes place this weekend in the Fairways Hotel. Over two days students from as young as four and up to 18 years old compete in 42 different competitions that will test their performance skills, in what is the 17th year of the event. The participants perform in a series of solo performances including poetry, sight-reading, drama, mime, television newsreader and original poetry. Double acts or duologues and group performances also feature over the weekend. According to the event’s founder, Patricia Reynolds, it promises to be a testing but rewarding weekend for the participants. “Group Improvisation is very challenging for the students because, as a group of up to ten, they are given a topic and have only five minutes to prepare the theme, then perform on stage to an audience, cold, as such. “Among the most challenging and entertaining parts of the weekend is the Movement to Music. This competition is looked forward to so much
both by the students and parents. Students interpret songs and music in different ways, some performances are a play in mime, others are dance and a mixture of the two”, explained Patricia “The older students have been developing their skills for more than ten years in many cases. They are of such a high standard in performance, that many a judge throughout the years of Feis Dhun Dealgain have been reduced to tears and have needed to gather themselves before standing up to adjudicate the competitions, “ said Patricia. Pamela Hughes from of Take Two casting agency returns this year to help judge the competition with Pat Howe of Stagedoor Productions, the popular drama, dance and music school. This year the Feis Dhun Dealgain takes place on Saturday and Sunday March 8 and 9 from 6pm to 9pm in the Fairways Hotel. There is a one day entry fee of €4, or €7 weekend ticket, senior citizens and non participating students €3, per day or €5 for the weekend, children are free.
Sinead Roche Dundalk Tourist Office in middle with Helen (left) and Ellen O’Reilly (right) from Dundalk Chamber of Commerce
Driving Tourism Forward Dundalk Driving Tourism Forward Event took place on Friday February 28 and the event raised funds which will be reinvested into tourism initiatives in the North-East region. The Dundalk Tourism Committee was founded with the objectives of promoting Dundalk and its greater environs as a tourism destination and
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I don’t really give up any one thing in particular. I tend to try and cut down on bits of everything rather than focus on any single item.
I always give up chocolates and sweets every year so I’ll be sticking with that again this year.
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Weekly Quiz
1. Business Which food company originated in the village of Bourneville near Birmingham? 2. Local Lime Terrace lies at the back of what larger Dundalk St? 3. Country Music June Carter was married to what even more famous country star? 4. Geography By population, what is the largest city in China? 5. Pot Luck Which bird is the symbol for the Irish Blood Transfusion Service? 6. Famous Scientists By birth, what nationality was Marie Curie? 7. Children’s Books In the story of Pinocchio, what was the name of the old
wood carver who created Pinocchio? 8. 20th Century Politics What state did John F Kennedy represent in the US Senate? 9. Booze What cocktail in mainly a mixture of Champagne and orange juice? 10. Rock and Pop What is Adele’s surname? The Stinker Former Manchester United and Ireland star, Kevin Moran, played an FAI Cup match in Oriel Park against Dundalk for what club?
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Dún Lughaidh Secondary School TY student, Aisling McEnteggart, from Knock bridge, is hoping that her talent for mathematics will help her gain international recognition. Following her excellent results in the Junior Certificate Higher Level Maths exam, Aisling has been invited to attend the Mathematical En-
Mathematical Enrichment classes help to identify and train talented students, with a view to selecting a team of six students to represent Ireland at the International Mathematical Olympiad, which will be held in Cape Town, South AfAisling McEnteggart rica in July 2014. The International richment classes which take place eve- Mathematical Olymry Saturday in UCD. piad (IMO) is a pres-
Louth County Enterprise Board as a partner in the County Louth Peace and Reconciliation Partnership is delighted to be delivering a second Ethnic Entrepreneur Programme as part of the current EU PEACE III Phase II plan for County Louth. Following a very successful programme delivered to 28 new and existing ethnic entrepreneurs in 2013, the project will continue to run through until September 2014 and hopes to support 16 entrepreneurs over the next six months. The project will aim to support a wide range
of entrepreneurs from those at a start up stage to those already running established businesses. Participants will be able to avail of a tailored training programme on all aspects of Starting, Running and Growing a Business in Ireland. Courses will be run in both Drogheda and Dundalk and all participants will complete a business plan which can be FETAC level 6 Business Planning Module accredited. In addition to the training interested entrepreneurs can also avail of one to one specialist mentoring and attendance at five networking events
Programme a great success
tigious annual team competition for mathematically talented second level students representing their countries. Ireland has participated in this competition since 1988. According to Aisling, the classes are very enjoyable and challenging. The focus is on problem solving, and the most difficult part is that no two
problems are ever the same. There is very little overlap with the Maths curriculum in school. The classes are given by lecturers of maths in UCD so it gives a helpful insight into what it would be like studying Maths at third level. Aisling continues to do her school proud with this wonderful achievement.
with local business networks over the next six months. The initial programme completed with a Graduation ceremony in December 2013 with 25 of the 28 participants successfully attaining a FETAC accreditation. More importantly many availed of the Back to Enterprise scheme and started new businesses, with a few securing loans from Microfinance and feasibility grants from Louth County Enterprise Board. Those interested in participating in the project should visit www.lceb.ie or Amaka Okonkwo receiving her certificate from Roemail Sarah Mallon at nan Dennedy of the Louth County Enterprise Board after completing entrepreneur programme sarahmallon@lceb.
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Fine Gael candidate for Dundalk-Carlingford, John McGahon, addressed last weekend’s Fine Gael Ard Fheis at which he called on the Government to ensure that young people are prioritised for training schemes and offered every support possible to enter the work force. John’s speech, which was broadcasted live on RTE, received a strong reception from delegates. He spoke of his generation’s desire to ‘rebuild Ireland for those who left and want to return’ “Ireland has one of the youngest populations in Europe and its time we harnessed the talent and energy that my generation has. We need to ensure that more young people are priortised for employment and training schemes so they have the necessary experience and skills when they enter the workforce”, he said.
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Dundalk Institute of Technology will host The Dundalk 10k race event for the first time with the race being run in aid of Development Perspectives a local development NGO. The race has previously been organised for the past four years by Brian McCrystal but this year DkIT Sports and Societies, DkIT Student Union and Development Perspectives will work together to carry out and improve the Dundalk 10k. Having DkIT involved will add greatly to the event with all the extra available facilities such as the college canteen to cater for all the runners afterwards with
over 1,000 car park spaces. The run itself will both start and finish in the college while still taking in the atmosphere of the town centre like previous years. The event itself is AAI certified and chip timed. The cost of registration is €20 or for students there is a promotion deal of €15. There is currently an early bird promotion deal of €18, running until Sunday March 2. All participants receive a free T-shirt and goodie bag on the day of the event. There are also great prizes to be won for first, second and third place winners. The race is in aid of Development Perspectives a local
development NGO based in Drogheda, Co. Louth. Development Perspectives are a part of a national and global network of curious, critical thinkers and development practitioners working for social justice. Their main aim is to challenge some of the ideas people have about the world around them and encourage them to re-evaluate their perspective, see beyond their current reality and find ways to make the world a more equal place. They run educational programmes in collaboration with partners in Africa and India. Participants can register online at www.dundalk10k.com.
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Local club celebrating 40th anniversary By Eunan Whyte
One of Dundalk’s best known football clubs is holding a special event to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Bay United Football Club will celebrated the significant milestone with a special night in The Lisdoo on Saturday May 24 and they are looking for as many people associated with the club as possible to attend. The night will be an opportunity to catch up with friends and relive some of the great memories and games associated with the club down through the years. To help jog people’s memories of the teams of the past, the organising committee are calling on people with photographs or information from the last four decades to come forward. One of the big attractions on the night is certain to be the unveiling of a number of all star teams that represented
Council investigate rent issue
the matter. Louth County Coun- briefed and are ready and willContinued from Page 1 concerns can be brought and cil declined to comment further. ing to offer any assistance. Meanwhile, Town CounCllr Sharkey called on all tenfor now the local council repreCathaoirleach, Eamonn sentatives. On Friday Cllr Tomas ants to check their rent books and cil Sharkey spoke of his frustration said that he had been contacted by O’Boyle, has called a special with trying to get basic infor- a number of concerned tenants. meeting of the council to dishaving remation from the management. On Friday afternoon Louth Coun- cuss the matter, “The particular tenant identi- ty Council claimed that they had leased the following statement: Pursuant to the provisions fied as having issues with their ac- received fewer than five phone count balance together with other calls about rent problems and all of Standing Order Number 4, I tenants in the specific area of of which were managed to the sat- hereby notify you, the members Dundalk have been met by senior isfaction of the tenants concerned. of Dundalk Town Council, of Any tenant, who feels they have my intention to convene a Spemembers of the housing team and have been assured that they will not an issue in Dundalk, should in the cial Meeting of our Council to be be adversely affected in anyway.” first instance, contact the Hous- held in our Council Chamber in However, in the wake of the ing Office, in County Hall Dun- Dundalk Town Hall on Tuesday, recent Garda whistleblower and dalk. They may do so by phone 11th March 2014 to commence at charity scandals, the value and at 1890 202 303 and ask for rents. 7pm to discuss in-camera the isBay United founder member Frank Quinn pictured with the U-16 team ahead of appropriateness of an institu- This can also be facilitated by sues around the recent damaging tion investigating itself was email at rents@droghedaboro.ie. revelations concerning irregularithe cup final in Oriel Park in 1987 Staff in this area have been ties relating to our rent collecting. raised in public discussions on the club in different eras. that first year the club sands of players line Nomination forms are entered an under 11 out with the club and it currently available from team in the Dundalk would be great if people committee members for Schoolboys League. made an effort to celA BODY has been recovered following a fire at a those who wish to select From that humble ebrate this occasion. business premises in Ardee. a team. start the club has grown “We have had some The blaze broke out at Finlay Coffin and CasThe celebrations on and over the years has brilliant teams in the ket makers is Ardee around 5.15pm on Monday May 24 will commence won every Cup and past featuring some at the club grounds on League in all divisions great players, including and was attended to by six units of the Louth the Rock Road where of Dundalk Schoolboy five internationals”, exFire Brigade on Tierney St. there will be two match- Football. plained Colm. One worker, believed to be a man in his 30s es played while there Colm O’Hanrahan Anyone who would was not seen since the fire started. will be bouncy castles of the organising com- like to nominate a team Residents close to the factory had to leave and entertainment for mittee is encouraging or has photographs or their homes as a precautionary measure for fear children. as many former players information to share, of explosions which might occur at the plant, Bay Football Club and members as pos- should contact Colm due to paints and chemicals contained within was founded in 1974 by sible to take part in the O’Hanrahan at 087 the workshops, where the fire is believed to have Brian Mulholland (RIP), events. 27991774 or Darren Frank Quinn (RIP), and “Over the past 40 Keogh at 087 2259697 Frank McArdle and Oliver Nixon at the Rotary Club started. Breffni Rowan and in years we have had thou- (after 6pm). breakfast on Pancake Tuesday in the Crowne Plaza Gardai believe the fire started accidentally.
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A Heart Open to God
Inspired by the words and vision that Pope Francis brings to our world Haggardstown and Blackrock parish will hold a series of four short talks followed by open discussions during Lent 2014. These will take place in St. Oliver Plunkett’s school, Sandy Lane, Blackrock and will be open to everyone. The general theme for the discussions is ‘A Heart Open to God’ which encapsulates where pope Francis is leading us in our Christian life practise. It is hoped that these talks will help participants to be nourished in their faith and to engage in dialogue around some of the more pertinent faith issues of today. The schedule for the series is: Thursday March 20 at 7:30pm. Speaker: Fr. Peter McVerry S.J. ‘How can the church be Mother, Shepherdess and Good samaritan?’ Wednesday March 26 at 7:30pm. Speaker: Briege O’Hare, Writer and Spiritual Director. ‘The dynamic of Family Life in the 21st century- does this reflect on our church?’ Thursday April 3 at 7:30pm Speaker: Archbishop Eamon Martin. ‘Where is God at 3 o’clock on a Monday?’ Thursday April 10 at 7:30pm. ‘Feedback and reflection. Further information please contact Philip Murtagh at 0429322198 or email Philip at philipmurtagh@eircom.net
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Hospital to lose another service By Niamh Kirk
Louth County Hospital is to lose another of its services as the HSE has confirmed to local councillor and campaigner for the retention of services at Louth County Hospital Tomás Sharkey that they are not reopening the Laundry services. Twelve months ago it was revealed that the HSE had been ferrying laundry from the Louth County Hospital to Drogheda because the steam boiler had failed ultrasound hygiene tests. At the time Cllr Sharkey said that he believed that there was no plans to fix the boiler . He said he was “concerned that in six months time, the HSE will attempt to close the laundry in Louth County Hospital and redeploy the staff”, he said at the time and added: “I am also concerned that the HSE will follow Minister Brendan Howlin’s guidance and try to outsource or
privatise laundry services from our hospitals.” His words have proved prophetic if off by half a year, as this week he announced, “I have learned that the decision has now been made by the HSE not to reinstate laundry services to Dundalk and also to cease laundry work in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. The HSE want to outsource the work,” he said. “The amazing part of this story is that the HSE manager I met
on the issue on Thursday doesn’t know how much it will cost to put the work out to private tender.” “It is beyond belief that at a time when costs need to be cut to save money and protect patient services that the HSE hasn’t fixed a broken boiler in Dundalk. “Privatising laundry services for our hospitals will create a new bill each and every year and will cost more in the long run than fix- Dr Michelle McKeown from Dundalk who was coning and replacing existing equip- ferred with a PhD by NUI Galway at the recent gradument,” he said. ation ceremony
DkIT makes medical device innovation
Dr Fergal McCaffery of the Regulated Software Research Centre (RSRC) at Dundalk IT has announced that the Medical SPICE project team has received confirmation that its Process Reference Model for Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes has been approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The Process Reference Model was developed by the RSRC and 32 countries were invited to vote on the submission. All
of the voting parties were positive in their endorsement of the Process Reference Model, which is to be officially designated IEC 80002-3. IEC 80002-3 can now be adopted globally as the primary reference model for implementing medical device software development processes. It has furthermore been suggested that it may replace the Food and Drug Administration’s current approach for determining whether or not an organisation is implementing safe
medical device software processes. Such developments greatly increase the international reputation of DkIT as a leading academic institute for medical device software engineering. Speaking on the confirmation, Dr McCaffery said, “This has involved a considerable amount of work and has been ongoing since I proposed it at an International Medical Device Standards meeting in Seattle in October 2010. It is great to see it achieve this status and I would like
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to acknowledge the efforts of the members of the Medical SPICE project team within the RSRC that have contributed to this Dr Paul Clarke, Dr Marion Lepmets, Anita Finnegan, Dr Peter Donnelly, Alec Dorling, Rhona McAteer, and Dr Val Casey”. The Institute’s Head of Research, Dr Tim McCormac says “This is a significant achievement by Dr McCaffery’s research team with it further underlining the global importance and recognition of the institute’s research within this field”.
Town to celebrate Women’s Day
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International Women’s Day is to be marked annually in Dundalk following the approval of a motion put forward by Cllr Edel Corrigan. Louth Councillors have previously rejected the call to mark the occasion twice but have new agreed to mark the occasion on its third attempt. The motion called on the Local authorities to select a theme relevant to Local Community on an annual basis and allow local groups to host events on themes that are specific to them. Cllr Corrigan said that she is pleased to have a commitment from Louth County Council to run events. Since the Government’s commitment to help increase the number of women engaging in politics, International Women’s Day on March 8 had repeatedly sparked debate on how to increase female representation in the political sphere as well as the impact of under representation. This year on the inaugural celebration of International’s Women’s Day, Louth Sinn Fein will be hosting events and co-ordinating
with other local groups to mark the event. On Friday March 7, Sinn Féin Vice-President Mary-Lou McDonald will visit Dundalk and meet with a number of community groups and organisations to discuss the role of women in ‘Inspiring Change’ in their communities. The theme of the discussions will continue through to a panel discussion to be held in DkIT from 12pm to 1pm. All interested members of the public are invited to attend. Following the panel discussion Deputy McDonald will attend a reception in the Sinn Féin office in Crowe Street that is open to the public. “While this is an event to mark International Women’s Day, we at Sinn Féin encourage men to attend these events also, which will hopefully show them ways in which they too can help support women and celebrate their achievements.” I had spoken to Mary-Lou a number of months ago about my plans to hold a series of events
Kathleen Manning and Mary Gray at the Rotary Club breakfast in the Crowne Plaza
this year to help encourage and support women in taking on the role of social leadership in their areas of interest, she immediately committed herself to help and support this in any way that she could. So I am delighted that she will be joining us. With the local elections looming and a series of decisions to cut funding to women’s services in Dundalk, the number of female candidates running in parties or as independents will be a particularly salient issue for some. Currently there are seven women running across four parties for seats on Louth County Council. Sinn Fein are the forerunners in representation with three women going forward, followed by Fine Gael with two and The Green Party and People Before Profit both with a candidate each. However with 29 seats to fill women will continue to be a minority, and may cause the parties problems when they have to meet a 25% quota for women in the coming national election in 2016.
Phil Muldoon and Dolores Martin at the Rotary Club breakfast in the Croene Plaza
Keep Calm Keep Dancing
Death Notices Paddy Carville, Rosmakea, Knockbridge, Dundalk, Louth on Tuesday March 4, peacefully at home. Paddy, beloved husband of Breda (Ring) and devoted father of Emmet and Clare. Deeply and sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter, sister Clare, father-in-law, mother-inlaw, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. John T. Dullaghan, Boston, USA and 20 Farndreg Estate, Dundalk, suddenly on Monday March 3. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing parents Paddy and Fionnuala, brothers Patrick and Cillian, sisters Orla, Sheela, Sorcha and Niamh, his wife Ellen, grandmother Hilda, son Dylan, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Sean Lynch, Heynestown Bridge, Dundalk on Monday March 3 peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Sean, beloved husband of Esther nee Watters and dear father of Marie, Bernadette, Martin, Fidelma and Noeleen. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, sisters Maureen Carmel (Mc Kenna) and Briege (Breen) sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Michael McBride, Bush, Riverstown, Dundalk, peacefully on Thursday February 27 at his residence surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Mamie and dear father of Ambrose, Doreen, Kenneth, Sharon, Elaine and Denis. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law Sinead and Sandra, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
David Onions, Greenmount View, St Mary's, Drumcar, Louth on Monday February 24, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. John Maughan, Dundalk and Armagh Sunday February 23, peacefully, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. Marie Tynan (nee Tuite), Mount Avenue, Dundalk, peacefully on Friday February 28 in the Mater Private Hospital. Marie beloved wife of the late Kevin and dear mother of Catherine, Garret, Helen and Brian and sister of Vincent, Desmond, Kevin, Larry, Aileen and the late Brian. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law Diarmuid and Brian, grandchildren, brothers, sister, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Maura McCourt, Glenwood and formerly of Blackrock, Dundalk, Louth on Saturday March 1. Maura, beloved mother of Margaret, Frank and the late Wendy, grandmother of Jennifer and Shane, sister of Brendan and Cabrini (Lambe) and late Seamus, partner of Oliver Collins. Deeply regretted by her family and friends. Paddy McArdle snr, St Joseph's Park, Dundalk, Louth Sunday March 2, peacefully in Glencarron Nursing Home, Crossmaglen. Paddy, formerly of Benagh, Riverstown, beloved husband of Marie (nee Mc Donald). Very deeply regretted by his loving wife, son Patrick, brother Owenie (Australia), sister Anna (England), Dawn, Gretta and Kathleen, brothers in-law, sister in-law, nephews, nieces, extended
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Peter Donnell, Oakland Park, Dundalk and Muff, Donegal, on Saturday March 1, peacefully, in Buncrana Community Hospital. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Woods) and dear father of Anne, Cecilia, Marie and Ursula. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, daughters, brother Paddy, grandchildren Emma, Donna, Daniel, Aislinn, Adele, Aoife, Niamh, Erin, Ciara, Conor and Katie, great-grandchildren Louise, Sarah and Michaela, sons-in-law Anthony, David and Shaun, sister-in-law Bridie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Joseph Breen, Stonetrough, Knockbridge, Dundalk, on Monday March 3. Joe, beloved husband of Alice and loving father of Gerard, Roisin, Janet, Raymond and the late Padraig. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren Charlene, Adrian, Andrew, Barry, Claire, Laura, Hannah, and Jamie, brothers Brendan, Raymond, Eamon, and Ronan, sisters Brigid, Rose, May, Kathleen, Ann, and Alva, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Annie Ward (nee O’Hanlon), Oakland Park and formerly Castletown Cross, Dundalk, on Monday February 24, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved wife of the late Jeremiah and dear mother of Mary, Jerry, John, Eileen, Rosemary, Leonore and Patrick. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
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Spirit Store brings a little bit of Joy Division By Niamh Kirk
Charlie and Molly Gorman at the Dundalk Credit Union Open Day
They were one of the most defining bands of a generation, one of few groups that managed to make a colossal impact with only two studio albums, but Joy Division continue to be one of the most celebrated bands in the world. In the 70s they pioneered the post punk movement, won critical acclaim and were a necessity in any
record collection. Even after the death of iconic front-man Ian Curtis the band continued to have commercial success with the posthumous release of Closer. On March 15, the Spirit Store are bringing a little Joy Division to Dundalk by hosting an evening with former Joy Division and New Order Bassist Peter Hook. As well as DJing, Hook also owns a nightclub in Manches-
ter, The Factory, in the old offices of Factory Records, and has launched a Master Degree Programme in Music Industry Management and Promotion at the University of Central Lancashire. The evening kicks off with a screening of ‘Control’ the 2007 biographical film about the life of Ian Curtis. Which will be followed up with a Q&A session between journalist Tony Clayton Lea and
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On Sunday February 23, many Ardee Concert Band members performed in the Irish Association of Brass and Concert Bands North East Region Solo and Ensemble Competitions in the Bohemian Centre, Ardee. This was a busy afternoon of music with competitors ranging in age from nine years up to adult. The adjudicator for the day was Fintan Sutton who has
been playing the clarinet/ bass clarinet with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra since 1987. In all, 82 members from bands from across the region including Ardee Concert Band, Drogheda Brass Band, St. Marys Brass and Reed Band, Kingscourt, Lourdes Brass Band, Drogheda and Navan Silver Band all took part on the day The five local bands
were well represented and it was a great afternoon of music. There were three sections in the Ensemble section, under 14, under 18 and Open. There were five sections in the Solos, under 12, under 14, under 16, under 18 and open section. On Saturday March 15 the senior band will travel to Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare, for a concert which is part of Seachtain na nGaelige. This concert is a return concert with the Millicent Singers who performed with the band on February 22. St Patrick’s Day is usually the busiest day of the year for Ardee Concert Band and this year is no exception. The Ardee Concert Band will play at Noon Mass in the church of the nativity of our lady, Ardee. The members will then have a quick turnaround as they have to be back at the band rooms for 2.15pm to Left, Fionnuala Lennon and Pat Dillon at the Dun- form up the ranks for dalk Credit Union Open Day. the Parade at 3pm.
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Event Guide ‘Life and Times of Jim Reeves’ 50th Anniversary Tour with singer Al Grant and special guest singer/songwriter Isla Grant Wed 5th March - Tickets €25 The Alzheimer’s Benefit Night with The Garda Band and St. Peter’s Male Voice Choir Thurs 6th March Tickets €16
tommy tiernan's World Tour of Louth Friday 7th March Tickets €28
The Legend of Luke Kelly 30th Anniversary Concert
Sat 8th March Tickets €21 The Mayor Of Drogheda presents Country Music Jamboree featuring Declan Nerney & many more artists In Aid Of St Ita’s Special School Wed 12th March €20 THE LEGENDARY
Christy Moore Friday 14th March - Tickets €40
Grease & Dirty Dancing Thurs 20th March the Show Tickets €20
Mike Denver
Sat 22nd March - Tickets €25
Lambert Puppet Show presents Snow White Sun 23rd March €10 featuring Bosco Up & Coming: Andrew Maxwell , Keith Barry - Brain Hacker, The Cloak - The Story of St. Brigid, Friends In Low Places. More details on the website.
Available at: Carroll’s Bookshop, Park Street, Dundalk 042- 9334359; The Sound Shop Drogheda 041 9831078; The TLT Tel: 041 9878560; The D Hotel Tel: 041 9877700; Finlays Ardee Tel: 041 6856505; CD World Drogheda 0419833879 Also available online at www.thetlt.ie
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Family Notices
In Memoriam, Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements.
IN MEMORIAM
birthday remembrance
GIBNEY 2nd Anniversary In loving memory of Patrick ‘Tootise’ Gibney, late of Ballsgrove, Drogheda, who died on 25th February, 2012. Your painful days are over, Your restless nights have passed, God took you in His arms, And whispered peace at last. —From your loving son, Paddy.
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THANKSGIVING TO ST JUDE O Holy St Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithfull intercessor of all invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart great assistance. Help me in my present and urgent perition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Farthers, three Hall Mary's and Gloria's. Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have my request granted. Publication promised. R.M.
MEENAN Birthday Remembrance of my Father James Meenan, late of Donegal & Glasgow and lately Dundalk, whose Birthday occurs on 6th March. No length of time can take away my thoughts of you from day to day. Though out of sight you are always near. Still loved still missed still very dear. Happ Birthday Dad. From your Daughter Eileen, son in law Peter and grandsons James, Kevin and wee Leo.
Kay Carolan, Rose Bailey and Tommy Kerley from Dundalk pictured with Cardinal Sean Brady, Archbishop of Armagh, following a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of th Cardinal’s ordination to the priesthood
Banned from driving for two years
A man who pleaded guilty to a drink driving offence at Dundalk District Court was disqualified for two years. Thomas O’Connor, Rampark, Jenkinstown, Dundalk, was also fined €350 following the incident on February 9, this year. Gardai were called to a report of an accident on that date and Mr O’Connor admitted driving. After being taken to Dundalk Garda Station, a breath sample revealed that he was over the limit for driving. The 26-year-old father of two told the court through his solicitor that he was totally embarrassed and apologised for his actions.
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 it). 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 publication and favours will be granted. (never known to fail). P.G.
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PAUL'S THERAPIES - YOGA CLASSES - Yoga Classes Mondays & Thursdays 7pm. Yoga for Men 8pm on Thursday's. Wellington Hall, Dundalk. Other Therapies : Spiritual healing, Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head. Paul 086 344 6944 BEGINNER GUITAR LESSONS OneOn-One only €10 per lesson for 45minutes. Begin a life-long hobby. Weekdays/Evenings. Can provide guitar if needed. Call Roy 086 2052108 SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES: Learn the Waltz, Jive, Quickstep and Foxtrot. No partner or experience needed. Lisdoo Dundalk, Tuesdays. Quayside, Newry, Thursdays. 086-3573271 REIKI - 30 Minute Reiki: Healing drop in sessions. Every Tuesday night 7pm - 9.30pm. Outcomers Building, 8 Roden Place, (Under the arch), Dundalk. Contact Linda: 085 1080493. MEDITATION - Meditation classes every Monday @ 8pm and Thursday's 11am. Ramparts Rd, Dundalk. Opposite Dundalk Lighting. Everyone welcome. €10. Contact Mary 087-6342800 LEARN TO JIVE. Jiving classes every Monday night at 8pm, starting Monday 10th of March, in St. Patricks GAA Sports Hall, Lordship, Dundalk. No partner required. All age groups welcome. Come along for a good night’s fun and a bit of a laugh! For more details, contact Declan on 0877557163.
GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE— Suites/Antique furniture repaired and re-covered. Better than new. 086-0800788 CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING Inspection & Repair. Tel Paul McArdle 042-9332491/0876660094 - 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. PERFECT FIT ALTERATIONS—For all your sewing needs. Curtains, Hems, Zips & Repairs. 10% off for Slimming World members. Castletown Road: Tel: 042 9327837. A VAN & DRIVER available for furniture removal, also single items, 3 piece suites, cookers, fridges, washing machines. Day & night Tel 086 8704908 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE—Repairs, building plastering plumbing, painting, tiling, concreting, patios, gardening, PVC facia and soffits, carpentery. Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Tel Michael 085858-8090 ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE to over 60,000 readers for only €5 per week up to 20 words Phone Dundalk Leader 042 9320888 WINDOW CLEANING—Gutter & facia cleaning carried out by professional, fully trained and insured staff. Affordable rates. Call our office for a free quoatation. Everkleen 0429352717 or 0868293585.
BUILDING—McElroy UPVC products. For a competitive quote for all Home Improvements, extensions, sunrooms & conservatories. All PVC products supplies & fitted, fascia, soffit & guttering. We also have a complete range of PVC doors & windows. Contact Hughie, anytime, on 087 260 2501. 0AERIAL & SATELLITE, T.V, Freeview & Freesat Service & Repairs. Eamonn Cooney T.V. Phone 087 267 1809 DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE— MoneyGram Money Transfer; Pay Household Bills; Payzone/Postpoint; Buy Stamps; Phone Top-ups; Prepaid Credit Cards; Sterling and Euro Cheques Available; Best Rates Guaranteed; No Commission. 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. WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIALS—Beautiful wedding photography professional taken and presented in Picture Book Album With 150 photographs for €750.00 Peter Hughes Photography 087-256-1161 or 042933-3732 CARPENTER AVAILABLE—27 years experience. All interior, exterior, including kitchens, decking, doors, floors, flat-packs etc. No job too small. Keenest prices. Quality finish assured. Call Des for free quotation 087-6180150 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 CLEANER - The Clean sweep, clean & tidy, no dust. Brush & Vac. Contact - Cahal 087-225-9799
DUNDALK COMPUTER REPAIR CENTRE—We fix PCs, laptops, tablets, ipads, iphones and smartphones. All computer services only €45. Includes new antivirus and microsoft office for December only. Free callout service. No fix no fee! 9am to 10pm. 7 days a week. Call Gerard 0429328301 and 0851286436. BUILDER & HOME MAINTAINENCE— Building, woodwork, painting, lawn cutting, all jobs. No job to big or to small. Tel. Brian 087 295 2529/042 932 8727. A ALTERATIONS — For all your tailoring/sewing needs. Zips in jackets €15. We also patch jeans.Dry cleaning service available.Long Walk S.C. Tel. 042 9333380 / 087 9688518. KI MASSAGE THERAPY- Allow me to help free the tension from both mind and body with a beautiful relaxing KI MASSAGE. Call now for more details and to make a booking. Mags Murtagh 086-8531854 ALL CLEAN - Industrial Steam Cleaner. Cleans carpets, settees, mattress etc. All work carried out to highest standard. For free estimate call: 0044 7934 686490. HANDYMAN - Handyman available to do general house work including tree maintenance, cutting grass, trimming hedges, painting indoors and outdoors, unblocking drains etc : Contact Romas 086-228-8444 GRIMLEY’S DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK— TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales & repairs. 042 935 4343. GARDENS TIDIED - Hedges cut, trees trimmed & topped. Tel. 087 2296441 or 089 4449028. JOINERY, MAINTENANCE work carried out. Fencing-doors-kitchensbedroom units all made to measure. Curtain poles etc. No job too small or big. Tel. 00447909768732 or 087 3812476. Very keen rates and tidy work.
Catalogue distributors needed €75-€350 weekly, payment weekly, car & Internet essential Tel 0044 7592536305 MISSING AVON? No Need. I am an independent Rep in Northern Ireland. I will drop off a book to you and convert prices to Euro. For more info contact me Elaine on 0879617341 RING - A - DRINK takes the hassle out of wet & windy weather. For your party contact Northend Bar, Bridge Street Tel 042 9337229 and we’ll deliver. LADY AVAILABLE - Filipino lady, kind and caring, available to care for elderly person in their own home. References available. Phone 086 195 9231. LADY CARER is available to work in elderly homes. Fetac level 5. Tel: 087 7827653.
articles for sale BEDS & FURNITURE DIRECT—Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, chests, lockers, pine beds etc., also furniture removals call 086 8704908 anytime. PINE BEDS - Bankrupt Stock! Three foot solid pine bed €99. Four foot six, solid pine bed €169. Five foot solid pine bed €199. Six foot solid pine bed €229. All beds extrememly strong. All with very comfortable memory foam matresses included. Beds and matresses still in packaging, never opened. Phone 086-820-8303. SELL IT THROUGH A CLASSIFIED. Only €5 for one week up to 20 words. 04293 20888. The Dundalk Leader. DEALGAN FURNITURE Longwalk, Dundalk (inside The Paint Store). For a wide range of New & Used Bedroom, Dining room and Kitchen furniture, great deals on Beds & Mattresses. Water proof mattresses in stock. Suite reupholstery and furniture fixing service available Tel 042-932-9111 BEDS BEDS BEDS. For the largest selection of beds in Dundalk at unbeatable prices, beds from €79. The Bed Store Unit 24 Northlink Retail Park,
special services LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE GIFT? Create a personalised newspaper page to celebrate a special occasion - birthday, anniversary, birth, sporting success etc. Contact 086 3238328 www. frontpagenews.ie
business opportunity FANTASTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY for self motivated people who can work from home on a part time basis. No selling required. If interested please call 086-8789482.
antique restoration Meek Antique Restoration, Scots Pine Cottage, Jenkinstown, Bellurgan, Co. Louth Est.2003 We can restore your antique tables, chairs and repair general family heirlooms Tel 087 2486689
pups for sale 2 German Shepherd Pups (Black) . 1 Male, 1 Female. Contact 0044-780358-4653
motoring Four Post car/van lift, 3 Phase, can be seen working. Contact: 087-2071796
clock repair
CLOCK REPAIRS - Cloack repairs. Contact : 087-279-5429
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MEAL FOR 2 - 2 Starter, 2 Main, 2 Rice, 1 Naan €22.95 MEAL DEAL - Any Curry & Rice; 1 Doner Kebab/Chicken Kebab, 1 Chicken Nuggets & Chips, 1 Naan, 1 Bottle Coke (1.25L) €22.95 Delivery in Dundalk & Blackrock - Home catering available!
LAZEEZ INDIAN RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY
Premier Indian Restaurant (BYO) 19 PARK ST. DUNDALK 042 933 9822
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Appliances
Building/Contractors
Forklifts
Oliver Gaynor
Building, Electrical & Heating Contractor
Installation & Maintenance All Electrical Works Plumbing & Heating Oil Gas & Boiler Service & Repairs Bathrooms
Local & Family Run Business Serving The People of Louth for Over 40 Years
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For a competitive quote for All Home Improvements, Extensions, Sunrooms and Conservatories. All P.V.C. products Supplied and Fitted, Fascia, Soffit and Guttering. We also have a Complete Range of P.V.C. Doors and Windows
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EU election evening
Dundalk Branch Library hosted an EU Election event on February 27 in conjunction with the Europe Direct Information Centre at Dundalk Library. Keynote speaker was Mary O’Rourke, who entertained everyone with anecdotes from her colourful life in politics, her Dundalk connections and her views on Europe, the economy and current political issues. The expert panel included Francis Jacobs, Head of the EU Parliament Information Office in Ireland and Frankie Watters, Senior Lecturer in Law in DkIT. Both speakers gave knowledgeable insights into European law and current controversies. Audience participation was highly interactive with plenty of questions and debate. Issues debates included the importance of democracy, healthy ageing, education and job opportunities, women & equal rights and the role of the EU in the everyday life of a citizen. The importance of everyone’s right to vote shouldn’t be taken lightly and everyone was encouraged to use their vote in the upcoming EU and local elections on May 23.
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Friends again after late night assault The victim of a late night assault illustrated the level to which he has since made up with his assailant by accompanying him to Dundalk District Court to face charges in relation to the incident. Mark McMullen of 13A Anne St, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to an assault charge at Park St on February 5, 2011, and was told by Judge Conall Gibbons that despite the views of the injured party, he had to treat this as a serious issue. The court was told that Mr McMullen was the lesser of three protagonists involved and that he had joined in after the initial assault had started. The victim suffered a blow to the face and eye, along with a bite mark on his ear. However, it was stated that the defendant’s involvement was limited to mostly
Ladies Day at Rugby Club
The tag rugby clubs of Leinster descended on Dundalk Rugby Club over the weekend in huge numbers to take part in a festival of tag rugby. With over 140 girls players on the pitch playing simultaneously - it’s fair to say it was Ladies Day in Dundalk Rugby Club! Clubs travelled from Boyne, Ardee, Sutton, Blackrock, Ratoath and Navan and the persistent rain did little to hamper the festival spirit at the club.
The event is testament to increasing interest in girls rugby at every level. Clubs fielded teams in U10/12 and 15 ages, and the muddy pitches resulted in many muddy but hugely enjoyable encounters. Dundalk Rugby Club actively encourages and supports female involvement in the club. The event was kicked off by Club President, Ciaran Herr, who expressed his delight at the huge numbers the event attracted.
pushing and shoving. One of the other people involved has since died while the third assailant was not identified. Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that the defendant is a 33-year-old welder, who has little memory of the incident and bears no ill-will to Mr Sheehy. He asked the judge to consider that the current view of the victim was a mitigating
factor. In response, Judge Gibbons stated that his considerations had to go beyond the views of the victim in a case such as this. “The criminal justice system operates in the public interest irrespective of the view of the injured party. “It is a serious issue that people misbehave at the hour mentioned and at a time when inhibitions have disappeared or when they have less capacity to control themselves. We know that people have sustained serious injury at this time of night, so I have to keep in mind the public interest”, the judge added. Judge Gibbons then adjourned the case to October 7, 2015, to allow the defendant pay €1,000 to both the Simon Community and Rape Crisis Centre.
Dundalk U15s pictured with Club President Ciaran Herr and Head Coach, Suzanne Flynn. L-R Libby Turnbull, Niamh Belton, Niamh Craven, Aoife Craven, Jessica Malone, Eleanor McElroy, Meadhbh O’Callaghan, Sadhbh McDonnell, F-R Orlagh Conway, Zoe Valentine, Deborah Malone, Sophie Murtagh, Shona Kelly, Katie McGee.
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Alzheimer Fundraiser in the TLT The Alzheimer Day Care Centre Drogheda will host a benefit concert on Thursday March 6 to raise funds for a new centre. The concert will take place in the TLT Theatre Drogheda and will start at 8pm. The Band of an Garda Síochána will be performing some of their well-known hits from the album 75 Years An Garda Síochána. They will be joined by special guests St Peter’s Male Voice Choir, who have earned national and international recognition as Ireland’s leading male voice choir and are widely celebrated for their innovative and entertaining concerts. The tickets for the benefit will cost €16 including the booking fee and can be purchased online at www. thetlt.ie, over the phone at 041 9878560 / 041 9831078 or in person. The TLT has free parking and wheelchair access. There are full bar facilities, a snack and sweet shop and available wifi.
Dundalk Credit Union Open Day
Mairead and Thomas Brady with Michael O’Dowd
Emmet and Sarah Gonnelly
it Union), Seamus Billy Doyle (Manager, Dundalk Cred n) Unio it Cred
Tiernan and Cora Clarke (Dundalk
One of Dundalk Credit Union’s newest customers, Niamh Bellew
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NEW kia pro cee'd gt
Details of the new Kia pro-ceed GT just in. The entry-level ‘GT’ core equipment includes new front and rear bumper designs, side sill mouldings, dual exhausts, ‘icecube’ LED daytime running lights and 18inch graphite grey alloy wheels with red brake calipers. The interior features Recaro seats, finished in leather and suede, with power lumbar adjustment. Red stitching is applied to the leather steering wheel and gear knob, and there is black headlining and high-gloss black trim garnish. Standard equipment continues with air conditioning, cruise control with a speed limiter, automatic lights, cornering lights, reversing sensors, Blue-
tooth phone connectivity with music streaming and voice recognition, a six speaker radio/CD player with iPod connectivity, a unique ‘GT’ TFT LCD display, electric windows, electrically operated and heated folding mirrors with puddle lights and privacy glass on the rear windows and tailgate.
The pro_cee’d GT Tech gains a seven-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation, European mapping and full UK postcode recognition; a reversing camera display integrated into the navigation screen; heated front seats and a heated steering wheel; and an engine start/stop button with a smart entry
system. Also standard are exterior door handle illumination, rainsensing front wipers, dual-zone automatic air conditioning with an ioniser, an automatic de-fog system, an automatic-dimming rearview mirror and Xenon adaptive headlights with headlight washers and automatic levelling in place of the corner-
ing lights on the GT. Safety equipment for both models includes Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BAS), six airbags with a cut-off switch for the front passenger’s seat, a seat-belt reminder warning, impact-sensing door unlocking and ISOFIX child-seat mounting points. The pro_cee’d GT is powered by a 1.6-litre direct-injection twinscroll turbocharged petrol engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, which delivers 201bhp and 265Nm of torque. Which is enough to
propel it from 0-97kph(60mph) in 7.4 seconds and then on to a top speed of 230kph(143mph). The combined fuel consumption is 7.4L/100km
(38.2mpg), while CO2 emissions are 171g/km. The pro_cee’d GT range is protected by a sevenyear /100,000-mile (whichever comes first) warranty which is
transferable to other owners. Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes soonest
Christine McCarthy Seatown Place winner of the Volswagen Golf in the Dunfdalk Credit Union Csar draw receiving her keys from Stephanie McGreehan of Dundalk Credit Union with Tom Cunningham of Gerry Cumiskey Car,s
over 60 used vehicles in stock 2012 peugot 207 1 lady owner only 4000kms!! €12750
2004 skoda Octavia 1.4 great driver nct tested €2750
2012 nissan juke 1.5 t/d high spec model 34000kms €16500
2006 megane 1.5 turbodiesel low tax nct 02/15 €4500
2011 ka 1.2 40000 miles 1 yr warranty €8500
132 focus demo model 5 yr warranty €19950
2007 fiesta 1.25 5dr 66000 miles nct 03/15 €5500
2006 c max 1.8 t/d nct 01/16 ideal family car €4950
2008 galaxy 7 seater new belt/clutch nct 01/16 €13500
2007 vw Passat 1.6 full leather trim lovely car €7500
2011 c max 1.6 t/d only 23000kms 1 yr warranty €18950
2012 renault clio 1.2 3dr 35000 kms mint condition €10500
2010 skoda yeti 2.0 t/d 43000 miles 1 yr warranty €15950
2011 c4 picasso 1.6 t/d 7 seat automatic 11000 miles €18500
2012 peugot partner 1.6 t/d 36000 miles 1 0wner €10500 +vat
2007 suzuki swift 1.3 full nct tested and guaranteed €4500
2011 nissan tilda 1.6 4dr only 27000 kms 1 owner €10500
2008 nissan quashqai 1.6 top of the range nct 03/16 €10500
2008 focus 1.6 t/d 85000 miles nct tested & guaranteed €9500
2014 BMAX 1.4 NEVER DRIVEN 5 YR WARRANTY SAVE 3000! €18500
Tel: 042 933 1171
Or Brendan 087 2051161 or Pat 087 2450631
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FERRARI CALIFORNIA T
€5 4. 14
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2008 Suzuki SX4 1.6 GLX 52K mls €5950
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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 Diesel 36k mls €15950
€3 1. 74
p. w. 132 Mitsubishi Spacestar 1.2 Intense 9k mls €12950
2011 Peugeot Partner 1.6HDI 3 Seat 86k mls (vat docket) €8950
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€7 5. 73 2013 Mitsubishi Spacestar Invite 1.0 8k mls €11950
2008 Mercedes B150 Auto 61k mls €10950
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2011 Fiat Panda 1.2 Active 45k mls €6950
2012 Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI Ambi 49k mls €19200
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2012 Renault Clio 1.2 Expression 34k mls €8900
2005 Peugeot 307 1.4 SX 72k mls €4350
€7 6. 48
€4 4. 85 2008 Opel Vectra 1.9CDTI Exclusive 71k mls €9450
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propel the California T from 0-100kph (62mph) in 3.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 315kph (196mph). Co2 emissions are rated at 250 g/km and on the combined cycle consumption has been recorded at 12.6L/100km (22.4mpg). The engine in the California T is also seen in the Maserati Quattroporte but is completely re-worked.
€4 2. 47
The California T has seen a complete re-working since the introduction of the previous normally aspirated car, there is a new engine, revised suspension set-up with the latest latest-generation Magnaride dampers to improve driving dynamics. The California T is powered by a new 3.9 litre turbocharged V8 engine producing 553 bhp. This will
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Following on from the 2008 California, Ferrari has now introduced the California T their first turbocharged road car since the mighty F40. The California T features a hard top retractable roof that will fold down in 14 seconds to reveal the 2+ configuration, albeit the rear seats are only suited to pre-teen children or luggage.
2009 Opel Corsa 1.0 Life 74k mls fsh €7950
2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0D4D Aura 39k mls €18950
2008 VW Golf 1.4 GT Sport Body Kit 110k mls €8950
Finance Example 132 Mitsubishi Spacestar......... €12950 Trade In/Deposit (20%).............. €2600 Balance for Finance.................. €10350
2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI Match 39k mls €17950
Finance offer forms part of a hire purchase agreement . All agreements subject to document and completion fee of €75.00. Total amount repayable € 13824.98. Example shown is repayable by 61 monthly instalments of €224.18. Typical APR = 11.98 fixed. Warning: You may have to pay charges if you pay a fixed loan off early. You will not own goods until final payment has been made. All deals require 20% deposit.
Motoring Services Guide
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the new NISSAN QASHQAI
Since 2007 Nissan have sold over 2 million Qashqai and the trend looks to carry on with the all-new model. Which is 49mm longer, slightly lower and wider to give a more poised stance. Safety is at the forefront of design, with the availability of Nissan’s Safety Shield technologies which incorporate Front Collision Avoidance, Driver Attention Support, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Moving Object Detection and High Beam Assist. There be the option of Full LED headlamps which consume 50 per cent of the power of previous Xenon lamps. Chassis Control, Intelligent Parking Assist, NissanConnect with smartphone app integration and Around View Monitoring. Cleverly technology such as Driver Attention Support will take around 10 minutes to ‘learn’ your driving style, the Nissan Safety Shield will monitor driving inputs, showing
a dashboard alert if steering becomes erratic, indicating the driver should take a break. Efficiency has not been forgotten with CO2 emissions of 99 k/ km (engine dependent) and a reduction of 40kg over the outgoing model. Where the majority of sales have been for the front-wheel-drive model, Nissan will still continue with fourwheel-drive ALLMODE 4x4-i versions with the choice of sixspeed manual or allnew Xtronic transmissions. The engine line-up comprises four engines: two petrol and two diesel, with the option of two- or four-wheeldrive. You choose between manual and allnew Xtronic automatic transmissions. The petrol line-up starts with the entry level 1.2 DIG-T 115PS unit which is coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox. CO2 emissions are recorded at 129 g/km with a combined fuel consumption of 5.6L/100km
(50.4mpg) backed with Start/Stop ignition, including a regenerative alternator, optimised gear ratios and special low-viscosity oils. The top of the range petrol model will be the 1.6 DIG-T 150PS, which joins the line-up in autumn 2014. Fuel
consumption is 5.6L/100km (50.4mpg) on the NEDC combined cycle, while CO2 emissions are 132g/km. Diesel engines start with sixth-generation 1.5 dCi 110PS which now sees CO2 emissions of 99 g/km, a combined fuel figure of
3.8L/100km (74.3mpg) and an increase of 20Nm of torque. The 1.6 dCi 130PS has the option of two or four-wheel-drive - in two-wheel-drive manual form, the 1.6 dCi has CO2 emissions of 115g/km and an EU combined fuel con-
sumption figure of 4.4L/100km (64.2mpg). The Xtronic version emits 119g/km and returns 4.6L/100km (61.4mpg), while the four-wheel-drive manual version enjoys figures of 129g/km and 4 . 9 L / 1 0 0 k m (57.6mpg).
CABRA CARS Full range of New Nissan cars and Commercials on display including the Fantastic new Qashqai 2014 Nissan Micra 1.2 Demo 2014 Nissan Juke 1.5dci SV DEMO 2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci SV DEMO 2013 Renault Megane 1.5dci Dynamique 5dr 2013 Nissan Micra 1.2 2013 Nissan Juke 1.5dci Sports 2013 Nissan Qashqai XE & SV 2013 Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D Luna 2012 Nissan Juke 1.5dci XE & SV 2012 Nissan Qashqai 2WD & 4WD 2012 Nissan Qashqai +2 7 seater 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7Crdi 2012 Mazda 5 1.6Tdi 7 seater 2011 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D Aura 2011 Nissan Juke 1.6 XE 2011 Nissan Tiida 1.5dci SE
2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci Choice 2011 Nissan Qashqai+2 7 seater Choice 2011 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SE 2010 Nissan Note 1.4 Sport 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci XE 2010 Nissan Qashqai+2 7 seater 2010 Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDI SX 2010 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D Aura 2009 Ford Mondeo 1.8 Tdci Zetec 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Full Bodykit 2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci SE 2007 Ford Mondeo 1.6 LX 2007 Ford Galaxy 2.0Tdci Ghia 7 seater
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Are You Ready?
Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP on April 8th
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