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Appeal for return of dad’s final gift to sons Wednesday, 22nd January, 2014. Vol. 7, Issue 4 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
By Niamh Kirk
THE devastated family of a man who died before Christmas has made an emotional appeal to thieves to return two watches he left for his young sons. The watches were taken in a burglary in Blackrock over the weekend and are of significant sentimental value as they were the final gifts given by Stephen Carroll to his sons, Senan and Keelan in the week before he passed away last November. The home that was burgled on Friday was that of Ian and Anita Carroll, the parents of father of three, Stephen. Among the items stolen were two watches with special messages that were intended for Stephen’s sons.
Stephen’s parents had been minding the watches for the boys until the turned 18 and each of the watches has been engraved with a personal message from their father. The thieves took a safe from the house during the raid which contained jewellery and the watches. Adele Carroll, Stephen’s sister said that the thieves would have got a substantial amount of jewellery but that all they wanted was the return of the two watches. An appeal and images of the watches have been shared far and wide in the hope that someone with a conscience would return them to the family who are said to be utterly devastated. Continued on Page 14
Crowds turn out for Operation Transformation
Some of the large crowd who braved the conditions on Saturday for the Operation Transformation Walk
Over 240 people of all ages turned out last Saturday for the Louth Operation Transformation Walk despite the rain. The 4km walk, organised by Louth Local
Sports Partnership, started off from Dowdallshill GF and AC. Cllr. Eamonn O’Boyle, Chairman of Dundalk Town Council who launched the
walk said that The Sports Partnership would like to see everyone continue with a walking programme. See getirelandwalking.ie for tips Continued on Page 2
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Candlelight vigil to mark Adrian’s anniversary The family, friends and colleagues of Det Gda Adrian Donohoe are inviting people to take part in a special candlelight vigil and procession to mark the first anniversary of his
death. The event will take place at Lordship Credit Union in Bellurgan and after a period of reflection, those in attendance will walk to St Patrick’s GFC complex in Lordship, in memory of the 41-yearold father of two who was murdered on January 25 last year. Among those helping to organise the event are the committee at St Patrick’s GFC where Adrian was an active member, and club chairman Alan Duffy revealed that everyone is welcome to attend on the night. “This is an opportunity to reflect on Adrian’s life and to show solidarity with the Donohoe family, along with his friends, colleagues in An Garda Siochana and St Patrick’s”, explained Alan. People are asked to gather at Lordship Credit Union from 8pm on Saturday night.
The late Garda Adrian Donohoe
There will be a moment of reflection and prayer at around 9.30pm before the candlelight procession to St Pat’s complex. The road will be closed from 8.30pm to 10pm and those who wish to park in St Pat’s can avail of a shuttle bus to the Credit Union. An anniversary Mass will be held in the Re-
demptorist Church on Friday January 24 at 7.30pm. As a mark of respect on the first anniversary of the death of Det Garda Adrian Donohoe, Lordship Credit Union will close all day on Saturday January 25. For those needing to access the facilities, the Credit Union will be open on Friday from 11am to 4pm.
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make you feel good. Follow on walking programmes available through the Louth Local Sports Partnership see www.louthlsp.ie for details or contact Celine on 042-9324318.
Operation Transformation on starting walking or setting up a group in your area. RTÉ’s Operation Transformation teamed up once again with the Irish Sports Council and Local Sports Partnerships by organising the national walks which took place in 42 locations all around Ireland, the highest number to date. The Irish Sports Council National Trails Unit has over 650 trails registered to help keep you walking throughout the year. Visit the www. irishsportscouncil.ie for further information. Many people do not realise it but physical inactivity is one of the main risk factors for heart disease. At least 30 minutes of physical activity at a moderate intensity, such as brisk walking, five days a week will keep your heart strong, improve muscle strength and
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Driving Tourism race night
Dundalk Tourism Committee is organising a ‘Night at the Races’ at Dundalk Stadium Racecourse of the Year on Friday February 28. The event is a launch pad for all of the upcoming events in the local area. The Dundalk Tourism Committee is dedicated to promoting Dundalk and its greater environs as a tourism destination. The event will showcase the number of outstanding events on the horizon this year. An exclusive diary of events will be launched at the event which will be an integral building block to planning the upcoming year for local businesses and services alike. The funds raised at this event will be rein-
Back Row l-r: Niall Ferguson (Fergusons Pub & Gyles Quay Caravan Park). Larry Magnier (Blackrock Tidy Towns). Imtiaz Yufuf (Fairways Hotel), Richard Brennan (visitcarlingford.com), Cormac McCann (visitdundalk.com), Orla Hayes (Carrickdale Hotel), Adrian O’Sullivan (Louth County Council), Tim Mullins (Glen Gat B&B), Colm Murphy (Vice Chairperson – Matthews Coaches), Brian Larkin (Greenore Coop), Jean Clerkin (Dundalk Stadium), and Peter Finegan (Carlingford Cooley Tourism Association); Majella Toner (Four Seasons Hotel), Siobhan McTigue (Crowne Plaza Hotel), Jean Gilson (Dundalk Chamber of Commerce), Jeanine Carroll (Ballymascanlon Hotel), and Ellen O’Reilly (Dundalk Chamber of Commerce).
vested into tourism initiatives in the North-East region for all to benefit from local businesses to the local community. The event is open to all tourism and local
businesses and organisations in the region and is an ideal social networking occasion. For more information or to get involved contact: Jean Gilson, Dun-
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Man stole three laundry baskets A man who stole three laundry baskets from a shop was intoxicated to such an extent that he had no memory of the incident. Noel McDonagh, 54 Grange Drive, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to the theft of the three baskets, valued at €9.99 each, at Boyds, Clanbrassil St, on January 17 last year.
The 39-year-old separated father of five who has previous convictions for theft, was identified on CCTC. Solicitor, Conor MacGuill, stated that the defendant was intoxicated and didn’t remember the incident but was simply passing the shop when he took the items.
He was seen on CCTV and had the baskets when Gardai called to his house. He added that his client doesn’t have a drink problem but had kept some money from Christmas before going drinking on the day in question. Judge William Hamill imposed a €200 fine.
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Free Health Class The HSE’s primary care psychology service in Louth is inviting new parents, pregnant women, partners and family members to attend a free class on Monday January 27 from 6 to 7.30 pm in St. Theresa’s Building, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda (Access via Hardman’s Gardens beside the Lourdes Church). This class will provide an insight into the important elements of helping babies develop lifelong physical and emotional health. All are welcome.
Musical Society Fresh from the success of their recent sell-out pantomime, Dundalk Musical Society are already putting plans in place for their next offering. “Showtime” an evening of songs from the shows, which will take place on Friday April 11 in The Crowne Plaza Hotel. The society are always seeking and welcoming new members, and anyone over the age of 16 interested in taking part are welcome to attend the first rehearsal on Monday January 27 at 8pm in Dundalk Tennis Club. The show well feature a selection of songs from classic and modern musicals and no experience is necessary to get involved just a love of musical theatre and singing.
Greenmount Re-opens Greenmount Restaurant has reopened this week in the former Paris Cafe on Clanbrassil St. The Greenmount was severely damaged by fire only days before Christmas. A notice from the company said that they were thankful to all their customers for their continued support over the last month and they look forward to seeing them soon.
By Paul Byrne
AMY Broadhurst’s dreams of representing Ireland at the World Championships in Sofia this April look to be in tatters after she controversially lost on the judges scorecards to Mayo’s world champion Ciara Ginty. Ireland’s two most promising female boxers met last Saturday evening in the IABA Youth Semi Finals in what was a highly anticipated clash between Amy, a double European champion and Ciara who became Junior World Champion in Bulgaria last September. Ginty was awarded the contest after four rounds of battle but the announcement was met with silence with most in attendance convinced Amy had won the fight. Amy’s father Tony who is also her trainer said he was still in shock following the decision, de-
scribing it as the ‘worst I’ve seen in over 25 years attending boxing matches’. “As a coach it’s your job to tell your fighter what they are doing wrong and try and get them to change what they’re doing to stop getting hit. After the first round of Amy’s fight I can honestly say I didn’t have anything to say to her”, explained Tony. “She was controlling the fight and was in complete control. Ciara had a big crowd from Mayo down supporting her and they were as quiet as mice as the fight progressed because Amy was dominating. After the four rounds everybody in the place expected Amy’s hand to be raised and the place went silent when Ciara’s name was called. Ciara’s a lovely girl and she’s a great boxer but she was in tears after the match and she and her trainer both knew she didn’t deserve the win”, he
added. Tony will now appeal the decision to the IABA and hope that Amy will be given a box off against Ginty next month to decide who goes to the World Championships. “We will just have to wait and see now”, sighed Tony. “Amy is down and was pretty emotional after the fight but the one thing that’s keeping her going is that she knows she fought a great fight against a World Champion and was without doubt the better fighter on the night.” There was also disappointed for novice Davey Maguire who was edged out by Colin O’Donovan from Togher in his semi final match. His trainer Tony Broadhurst praised Davey’s efforts claiming he had lost a very close contest which could have gone either way.
First taste of success for new local club Local fighters proved over the weekend that they are set for success when members of the DMAC club entered the first competition of the year the ‘Best of the Best’ held in Naas. Representing the club were former World Champion Sean O’Hare and International Fighter Catherine Pearson. Sean entered the U-18 brown-black advance division, he fought his way to the final where he came up against a Dublin fighter where he secured the Gold with a win of five points to one. Catherine entered the ladies brown-black section, in the semi final she met a competitor from a Northern where she held the lead of the fight for the majority of
Sean O’Hare and Catherine Pearson with their medals
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settle for a Bronze. However she narrowInstructor Bernard ly missed out on a place Duffy said he was exin the final in the last tremely proud of both few seconds and had to fighters.
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A new coastal walkway between Dundalk and Blackrock is being formed after a group of local volunteers spent the past few months clearing a path. The walkway which runs from Soldiers Point at the Navvy Bank right around to the Loakers in Blackrock is about 4km long. The area is known as the Lord Limerick Embankment. For the past three months more than 30 volunteers have cleared the brambles and undergrowth and the path is expected to be completely passable in the coming days. The coastal walkway boasts uninterrupted views of the Cooley Mountains and Dundalk Bay. The ultimate aim is to see the walkway developed into an amenity for the area and as well as the walking path there are hopes that a cycle lane may be put in place.
Worklink event at O Fiaich College Worklink’s first event of 2014 will take place in O Fiaich College from 11am until 1pm on Tuesday January 28. “Staying Motivated in your Jobsearch” aims to boost your confidence and increase your motivation. The session is free and is open to unemployed jobseekers. It will cover resilience, bouncing back, and dealing with setbacks.
It will be run by Liz Barron, a career coach with experience in supporting people through career changes. The session is aimed at jobseekers who want to keep up their motivation and get a bit of a kickstart for the new year. Worklink is a volunteer-led organisation which aims to help unemployed job-seekers access employment.
The local group plan to run a number of events this year, including CV and interview clinics, and the Worklink WorkOut, a sixweek programme aimed at getting job-seekers “interview-fit”. For more about “Staying Motivated in your Jobsearch” or to book your free place, call Ceinwen on 087 7988008 or email: ceinwen@worklink.ie
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Over to you QUESTION: What is your favourite television show or character?
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My favourite is Barney. I like him because even though he’s a big dinosaur he’s gentle and he’s kind.
At the moment it is probably Arrow. It’s a DC comic character which has been made into a TV series. The main character is a superhero archer.
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Family makes emotional appeal for return of watches stolen in burglary Continued from Page 1
As a mark of respect on the first anniversary of the death of Det Garda Adrian Donohoe, Lordship Credit Union will close all day on Saturday January 25. For those needing to access the facilities, the Credit Union will be open on Friday from 11am to 4pm.
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Stephen Carroll with his sons, Keelan, aged 8 on left, and Senan, aged 10 on right
The watches were two of only three items that Stephen wore regularly, the other being his wedding ring which is intended for his youngest son. Both watches are Omega: One is a Constellation model which is silver with a white face and it had the message ‘To Keelan Love Daddy x’ inscribed on the back. The other is a Seamaster model which has a navy face and has an ‘To Senan love Daddy x’ inscription. Both of the boxes came in red presentation boxes. Adele Carroll said that Stephen who lost his battle with cancer only
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weeks ago had wanted to have something special for the boys to remember him by. “He really thought about it, he really thought about the message and which one of the watches was best for each of the boys”, said Adele. “It’s just absolutely horrendous, it is hard to believe that it happened. Just when you think things can’t get any worse, they did”, she added. Adele said that the timing was devastating. She explained that family thought that they had done the right thing by putting them in the safe. Sadly, they had an appointment to open a safe deposit box in a bank
earlier this week where they had intended to leave the watches. Stephen’s two sons have been made aware of the loss of the watches. “They are only little boys they have enough to deal with but we were all so upset we had to tell them”, said Adele. Ms Carroll appealed for the return of the watches though any medium such as dropping them into a church or if someone got in touch via an intermediary and the watches could be passed on. She said that the family do not want to prosecute all they want is the return of the watches which she described as utterly priceless and their last physical link
with Stephen. Adele said she is not sure how they would cope if they didn’t get them back. “We can’t not get them back, that’s just how we have to look at it,” she said. Anyone with information can contact Gardaí in Dundalk on 0429335577. Anyone in possession of the watches is free to drop them in the Dundalk Leader letter box day or night and they can be safely returned to the family. The family have also set up an email address for anyone who may have information to please get in touch, it is: stephenswatch@ gmail.com.
LEFT: The watch with the inscription: ‘Senan, love daddy x’
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RIGHT: The watch which is inscribed with the words: ‘Keelan, love daddy x’
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St Brigid’s candlelight procession THE Feast of St Brigid will be celebrated with the 38th annual Candlelight Procession at 7.45pm on Saturday February 1 and organisers are calling on young people to take part. The very popular procession will take place, irrespective of the weather, starting from Faughart Old Cemetery on the summit of Faughart Hill. Following prayers and the Blessing of the Fire ceremony, the crowd will walk the 2km to St Brigid’s Shrine. The Feast Day will also see Masses being celebrated in the Oratory at 10.30am, Noon and 1pm on Saturday. On the same day the Relic of St Brigid will be available for personal blessing from 11.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm. The Triduum in prepa-
ration for the Feast Day will start on Thursday January 30 and continue on Friday 31 at 8pm in Kilcurry Church, con-
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wonder group, ‘Python Lee Jackson’? 9. Local What native of the Point Road wrote the comic novel ‘Vexed at his Own Funeral”? 10. Art What was the most famous painter to come from Salford in Lancashire? The Stinker What comedian played the part of Inches, Winston Churchill’s butler in the 2002 television movie, The Gathering Storm?
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Advice for students As the deadline for the CAO selection approaches, Gerry Malone, representing Guidance Counsellors in the North East has offered some advice for students and parents. Students can apply for up to ten honours or level 8 courses or ten ordinary level or Level 7 courses. However Mr Malone says that it is vital to state your order of preference clearly. Students are reminded that they must apply for restricted courses by February 1. These are courses that may require an interview or aptitude test or portfolio assessment. However, if a student forgets to apply for these courses they can use a change of mind form which comes in to operation from February 5. They then have until March 1 to use the change of mind form to add
in their restricted course. Students must also apply for Higher Education Access schemes by February 1. This scheme allows some students who do not receive the required points to enter university courses. Not all students will qualify for the scheme so if possible speak to your guidance counsellor for advice. If you do qualify for the scheme, April 1 is the deadline for submission of supplementary documents. Students with disabilities are also asked to fill out a supplementary information form. This is done online with the CAO form when the student indicates they have a disability on the form. The supplementary form also allows students apply for the DARE scheme which allows students with disabilities gain entry to colleges on a reduced points
basis. Students must indicate they want to be considered for the Dare and NON Dare scheme. Gerry also puts people’s minds at ease by pointing out that if you make a decision in a hurry and have any regrets, the main change of mind process starts on May 1 and ends on July 1. This means that students can change their mind on any course they have applied for and apply for entirely new courses over that two month period, for no extra fee. The deadline for CAO applications is February 1 and students will apply for education grants through SUSI from the beginning of May. “The main advice to all students and parents is not to panic. Help is always on hand from the Guidance Counsellor,” said Mr Malone.
Polish community celebrate
The second annual final of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity was held at Dundalk Stadium on Sunday January 12. This is an annual event which takes place in January anywhere in the world that is inhabited by the Polish, as well as throughout Poland. Held on an all-day event designed to raise funds for specialist equipment for children’s emergency medicine and provision of decent healthcare for the elderly.
The heart symbol of Orchestra is one of the most recognised symbols for Polish people scattered throughout the world. Both Polish and Irish bands, dance groups, fighting champions in MMA and Brazilian Jujitsu, children’s corner, flea market and raffles along with traditional Polish fare were all enjoyed on the day. • Pictured are two of the organisers; Monika Rurka and Bobbi Rurka.
Louth Legends DVD is proving a great success
The recently launched DVD “Louth Legends of 57and St Mary’s Greats” is proving to be immensly popular and in great demand so much so that some outlets ran out of stock before Christmas. Copies of the DVD have been sought in areas a far apart as England, Australia
the USA and New Zealand. The DVD has been produced by Brendan Matthews who explained its appeal. “Being an eight-hour production it is not like your ordinary DVD that you sit down and watch from start to finish. It is more like reading a book where you take in so
much at a time or an encyclopaedia where one can refer to a particular item of interest by referring to the relevent chapter, which can be done quite easily”, he stated. Brendan reports particularly good feedback on the 1957 and the 1950 All Ireland Finals coverage where some of
the close up player imagery and commentary has never been similarly seen before. Also of particular interest are the live interviews with 14 of the county’s greatest players, many of whom stated at the launch how proud they were that this type of record of their achievements had fi-
nally been produced. The visual coverage of the DVD achieves its intended effect by leaving a lasting memory and impact of its entire contents on those who view it. For information on the DVD contact Brendan Matthews on 0873264733.
1. Muhammad Ali 2. HG Wells 3. Dr No 4. Diagonally 5. Swan 6. Kentucky 7. Teacher 8. Rod Stewart 9. George Ryan 10. LS Lowry. Stinker – Ronnie Barker – in a straight role.
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Caroline McKenna and Anne Marie McCann.
Louise O’Rourke with Moninna and Margaret McCarthy.
Derek and Jenny Coyle.
Kimberly, Irene and Sinead Hayden.
Ella and Adore Chidume, Somie and Kosi Mefor and (front) Jane Frances and Kasy Chidume.
Patricia Malone, Karen Morgan and Bernie Kindleton.
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Swap your Valentine’s Dundalk FC and DkIT Day card for a billboard launch new soccer scholarship academy By Niamh Kirk
Often it’s only in Hollywood where we see the grand romantic gestures; when really love someone you could shout it from the rooftops, you want to tell the world. But now Dundalk’s Shopping eLongwalk rCentre is offering local lovers to do just that. To celebrate Valenetine’s Day the Longwalk A SC has launched a competition for the romantics at heart to tell their loved one how they feel -in spectacular fashion as the competition prize is a personal message of
Longwalk Shopping Centre.
love to go up on a billboard in Dundalk. The 3x6 metre billboard is on Bridge Street, Dundalk and the
message will go up on Valentine’s Day, February 14. To enter the competition you can visit the
Longwalk SC website and fill in the online application form. On February 2 the competition closes and a panel of judges will review the entrees. One of the competition organisers said that they are looking for a bit of everything in the winning message. “A bit of humour, bit of romance, a bit of everything really. “We’re hoping that there might be a few proposals in there too. It s a great chance for people to show how big their hearts are,” said Caoimhe one of the competition organisers.
Dunleer TT annual meeting
The Dunleer Tidy Towns Comemittee are holding their AGM dWednesday January 22 at 7.30pm gin the Pavilion Dunleer. s All those interested are welocome to attend. The plans for the year will ekeep every committee member -busy with fundraising ongoing and then looking for funding to draw up a plan to put Dunleer
well and truly on the map. The meeting will feature the unveiling of the new plan for the town and opinions will be sought by the committee. This will enable the town to come up with a comprehensive plan of what needs to be done. This will involve applying for funds for a feasibility study of Dunleer by an independent body
and drawing up the plan of action for the next five to 10 years. Those interested in helping out can call to the CE Office on Barn Road, Dunleer or phone 041 -6851515 Volunteers are the backbone of most tidy towns successes and the committee will be seeking to involve as many volunteers as possible over the summer months.
By Paul Byrne
DkIT President Denis Cummins and Dundalk FC Club Chairman Ciaran Bond are delighted to announce the launch of a Soccer Scholarship Academy which will provide 3rd level scholarships to students of DkIT who will also be attached to Dundalk Football Club. The scheme is aimed at those CAO candidates who wish to pursue a third level education whilst simultaneously pursuing a professional soccer playing career at the highest level in Ireland. DkIT will offer a total of four soccer scholarships each year to both Leaving Certificate students and mature students. A successful candidate’s performance
Denis Cummins, Stephen Kenny, Martin O’Neill and Ciaran Bond at the DkIT/Dundalk FC Soccer Scholarship Academy link up Pic: Aidan McCourt
will be assessed annually, under both academic and soccer performance criteria, across the duration of their academic programme. They will also assist as student ambassadors on college Open Days and in school recruitment initiatives as well as playing on the college teams. The partnership will be further endorsed when the DKIT logo
is added to the back of Dundalk’s jerseys this season. Speaking at the launch at the Abbotstown National Sports Campus on Monday Denis Cummins said that he is delighted the college is in a position to create opportunities for footballers to pursue their careers whilst fulfilling their academic potential. Dundalk FC Club
Chairman Ciaran Bond expressed his support for the initiative saying that the scheme is in keeping with DkIT and Dundalk FC’s shared philosophy of contributing to the betterment of the economic and social life of the North-East region. The launch was attended by Ireland football manager Martin O’Neill and FAI President Paddy McCaul.
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Brigid of Faughart Festival officially launched
Proście a będzie Wam dane(…) (Mt 7, 7) Wysiłki ludzi dobrej woli wraz zBoską pomocą dały efekt.Po długiej przerwie do Dundalkpowraca niedzielna msza święta w językupolskim. Stało się to możliwe dzięki trosce o Polaków i ich życie duchoweksiędza Kardynała Archidiecezji ArmaghSéanBrady. Przyczynili się do tego także księża z parafii Najświętszego Odkupiciela/Holy RedeemerParish/ z Dundalk - ojciec Paul Montague oraz ojciec Neil O’Donoghue, jak również nasz rodak - diakon Maciej Zacharek. Nie sposób pominąć osoby księdza Krzysztofa Kościółek, który,pomimo, że pełni posługę kapłańską w kościele Świętej Brygidy w Newry, w miarę możliwości wspiera nas duchowo i fizycznierównież w Dundalk. Wiemy z dobrych źródeł, że w Dundalkjest to potrzebne. Potwierdzili to wszyscy Ci, którzy przybyli na pasterkę w języku polskim do kościoła Najświętszego Odkupiciela. Według naszych źródeł wzięło w niej udział około 130 osób. Msza będzie miała miejsce w każdą sobotęo godzinie 18:00 w kościele Najświętszego Odkupiciela /Holy Redeemer Church/ w Dundalk. Serdecznie wszystkim polecamy i gorąco zapraszamy. Niech Pan prowadzi! /Joanna Z./
The seventh annual Brigid of Faughart Festival was officially launched on Thursday last with a series of events revealed to celebrate the event. The festival celebrates Brigid of Faughart as Christian Saint and PreChristian Goddess and the ancient festival of Imbolc, which heralded the beginning of Spring in the Celtic year, and runs from Wednesday 29th January to Sunday 2nd February. The launch in the County Library heard stories and memories of how St Brigid’s Day was celebrated locally and stories were shared at the launch evening by many of the guests, who also joined in the weaving of St Brigid’s Crosses.
May Coyle, Maura Lennon, Roisin Finnegan and Aisling Finnegan at the Brigid of Faughart Festival Launch in the County Library
The 2014 Festival Programme has a wide variety of events and highlights of this year’s festival. Among them will be a series of workshops including cross weaving, along with talks on dif-
ferent aspects of Brigid by Dolores Whelan, Karen Ward and Kate Fitzpatrick. There will be a Day of Healing and a Special Eucharist at Faughart on St.Brigid’s Day, open to all, along with the Pilgrimage
Walk from Dundalk to Faughart Shrine. There will also be a walk exploring the sacred sites of Faughart. St Brigid’s Night will feature, ‘Weaving Brigid’s Magic – An Evening of Music, Story, Song
and Poetry” which will take place in Dundalk Gaol, with an array of talented performers from all over Ireland. Following the success of the new Brigid’s Way Pilgrimage in July 2013, there is a growth in interest in Brigid both nationally and internationally and Nationwide on RTE 1 will feature a section on the festival on Wednesday February 5 at 7.m Many of the events are free of charge and all donations to the festival fund are much appreciated to help cover running costs. Full programme details are available on www.brigidoffaughart.ie and Facebook/brigidoffaughart or contact Roisin 087 136 3224.
Mandate union hold annual meeting The annual general meeting of Dundalk branch of Mandate Trade Union took place in the ICTU Resource Centre, Clanbrassil St, on Monday January 13 with the following elected to serve on local branch council: Chairman – John Callan (Penneys); Secretary – Dessie Finnegan (Tesco); Treasurer – Mary O’Donnell (Tesco). The branch discussed the recent deci-
sion of Penneys to vacate the Long Walk Shopping Centre and considered it a major blow to retail workers in town. However the branch was confident that the 18 workers would be relocated to other Penneys outlets in the north east . Tesco staff in attendance gave an update on the ongoing construction of the new Tesco super store and reported it was well ahead of schedule .
Dunnes workers from town once again were critical of the company’s stance on unions, however reported a steady flow of new members in town. Divisional organiser Willie Hamilton thanked all who attended and six local shop stewards from Penneys, Dunnes and Tesco were elected to attend the upcoming mandate trade union in Killarney in April.
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S I 2 Penneys P s Closure Dundalk retail has been c dealt a blow as Penneys s has announced it is closing its store in the Longwalk f Shopping centre. However p
it is understood that the store’s employees are to be f facilitated by being offered M relocation options and it is hoped by both the com- m pany and the union that no redundancies will take place. A spokesperson for Penneys said that the company is looking at redeployment opportunities for the 21 employees involved. They have also stated that they have no plans to open another store in the area in the foreseeable future. Among the reasons given by Penneys for the decision to exit the Shopping Centre after 20 years were that the store had not done as well as expected and that they had been influenced by the number of other retail closures in the area.
Beekeepers
The Louth Beekeepers Association will host a lecture entitled Queen Rearing by Michael McGlynn and Martin O’Rourke on Thursday G January 23 from 8pm to m 10pm in the Teagasc Centre, Dublin Road, Dundalk. Anyone interested in Beekeeping is welcome.
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Gold medal for Louth team at national championships
Sunday January 12 saw the first Irish Cycling Championship of 2014 when Belfast’s Lady Dixon Park hosted the event. The rain soaked day made for a very muddy course with riders struggling to stay upright as they raced through forests and across grass and footpaths. It was an especially successful day for Cuchulainn’s Aidan MacDonald who claimed a bronze medal in the vets championship.
Aidan is no stranger to winning medals especially in mountain biking but this was a particularly epic performance where he had to work extra hard to hold off the defending champion, Peter McConville of Newry Wheelers. Also competing in the vets race where Gary Shiels and Johnny McCabe who finished 5th and 8th respectively. These three positions meant that Cuchulainn took the gold in the team prize. The result
Grainne Treanor, Anne McAllister and Fiona Treanor at the Operation Transformation Walk on Saturday morning
Students take on Operation Transformation
Beginning this week, the students from St Louis secondary school will be taking part in a walking programme to promote fitness and healthy living in young people’s lives. Head of the student council Ms Orla Drumgoole and the students themselves have come up with the idea, and are promoting it within the student body. Every lunchtime during the week the students have the option of walking around the block where the school is situated for 15 minutes, alongside anyone who wants to take part. The aim is to make young peo-
ple more aware of their fitness and how important it is, as well as showing them how easy it is to do regular exercise. Just five 15-minute walks a week would amount up to over an hour of exercise. This combined a regular exercise routine would really benefit a young person’s health in the long run. The new scheme is an excellent opportunity for the students to take their health into their own hands. It is estimated that about one-third of children and adolescents aged six to 19 are considered to be overweight or obese, but by taking part in Operation Transformation, they could set themselves on the road to better fitness.
Local tour bus company Matthews Coaches is helping people get away this year by running free busses to the annual Holiday World Show and vouchers for ‘two for one’ tickets into the show. The annual event takes place in the RDS on January 25 and features travel experts from around the globe on hand to answer any questions. The cost of entrance to the RDS
is €7 or €4 for senior citizens (but Matthews will provide two for one vouchers). Places on the bus are limited and so those who are interested in going should book a place early on 042 9378188 before Friday January 24 at 1pm. The bus will pick-up passengers at 10am at The Marshes Shopping Centre Dundalk and will return from the RDS Simmons court at 4.30pm.
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Bus to Holiday World Show
is testament to the depth of talent that has developed in Dundalk’s cycling. In the elite race Ray O’Shuaghnessey was an outside bet for the win, with the two outstanding favourites being defending champion of Banbridge Roger Aiken and Dublin’s Robyn Seymour. Ray had a great start and was in a group of four that formed behind run away winner Roger Aiken.
Unfortunately Ray suffered a puncture while half way through a lap and had to run with his bike to the pits. This difficulty pushed him to 12th position and while he fought bravely to finish in fourth he ultimately ran out of road before being able to move into the medals. Ray will now take some down time before ramping up his training for the An Post Rás in May, where he will once again be competing as Aidan McDonald in action party of the Louth team.
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in Brief Stole Vodka
A man who stole vodka valued at €7.35 was convicted and fined €200 at Dundalk District Court. Brendan Murphy from 23 Marian Park, Cox’s Demesne, Dundalk, pleaded gauilty to theft from Dunnes Stores, The Marshes, on October 17 last year. Solicitor, Conor MacGuill, stated that his unemployed client had a number of previous convictions which were related to a drug addiction which he is now clear of. He apologised for his actions.
Library Closure The Dundalk Library doors will remain closed through to Friday, January 24 for essential maintenance work. It will reopen from 10 am on Saturday January 25. In the meantime those who have books out on loan that are due back in the period of closure can renew their loans by phoning 042-9324176 or by going online to the library section of louthcoco.ie.
Melbourne heat proves a challenge for Ciaran By Paul Byrne
Ciaran Byrne knew better than most how tough it was for the tennis players in the Australian Open Melbourne last week as they struggled on court in temperatures that reached 42 degrees. The Louth Village athlete who signed a two-year contract for Melbourne Aussie Rules outfit Carlton is settling into life in Melbourne after spending Christmas at home. According to Ciaran his first few weeks at Carlton have proved challenging as he gets
Ciaran Byrne
used to the intense heat - and coping with life without his dog Charlie. “The first few weeks
have been very challenging with extremely intense training and conditioning sessions
but that’s what I signed up for and I’m already enjoying the challenge. I’m staying with a host family just 10 minutes from the club which is easy and the family and accommodation couldn’t be any better. “Obviously I miss all my friends and family back home and it was tough leaving my dog Charlie but I’m enjoying the challenge and it should be an exciting time for me over here. “The training has really been tough for last two weeks mainly because of the very hot conditions. It wasn’t easy enduring tempera-
tures of 42 degrees in some sessions which for me as an Irishman was a battle never mind having to run in it as well. I usually love the sun but with high temperatures of 44 degrees I don’t think anyone could get used to that”, laughed Ciaran. If training in Melbourne’s heat is proving tough, Ciaran had to endure the opposite extremes during his pre Christmas training camp in Arizona where he met his new teammates for the first time as Carlton prepared for the new season at a high altitude training camp.
“Arizona was extremely cold with low temperatures of about -10 most days because altitude was so high. Training was really hard with a lot of hikes and mental toughness training, pushing ourselves to the limit every session. “My motto is ‘when you’re in hell keep going’ so I was determined to keep going through the pain. “The training camp was a great opportunity for me to get to know the boys a bit better and without a doubt it did as I’m now good mates with a lot of the boys,
especially the rookies”, explains the former St Mochtas star. Ciaran is starting to realise just how big Aussie Rules football is in Melbourne with open training attracting huge crowds as supporters get ready for a brand new AFL season. His aim for this year is to get stronger and adapt to the physical and tactical demands of playing professional Aussie Rules Football. He hopes to play consistent VFL (Victorian Football League) footie and hopefully some day make the break into the AFL team.
Young Scientists make presentation to LMETB Committee Bush Post Primary School were one of three schools three schools invited to make their Young Scientist presentations at the LMETB bimonthly meeting in Dunshaughlin Community College. Prior to the meeting, the LMETB members were given the opportunity to chat to the students and personally congratulate them on their achievements. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to address the committee and they proudly represented their schools. Students from Bush Post Primary School were on hand with their projects to explain to the committee why they were
selected as category winners. Bush Post Primary had two category winners making presentations to the committee at the meeting. The ‘mooboot’ was the brainchild of Conor Ryan, Stephen Woods and Stephen Lynch. Stephen Lynch was unfortunately unable to make the meeting but the other two students described in detail how the cow footwear works. Their teacher Emma Mc Mahon was with them and spoke about the stiff competition in the RDS for the Young Scientist Exhibition. Fellow Bush student Kevin Murphy and
his project ‘Comparing attitudes to MMA compared to the GAA’ also won a Highly Commended prize. Maire Ni Bhroite introduced each of the students to the committee and also welcomed their teachers and principals. The LMETB meeting was chaired by the newly elected chairperson Tracey Mc Elhinney who led the many tributes to the young students while Jenny Darcy, chairperson of the Youth Committee commended the young people and said how wonderful it is to celebrate our students. All the members were then invited to participate in a Ques- CEO of LMETB Mr Peter Kierans with Bush Post Primary Students Conor Ryan and Stephen Woods tion and Answer session.
Operation Transformation 4Km Walk
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Ciara and Aishling.
Louise O’Rourke with Moninna and Margaret McCarthy warm up in advance of the Operation Transformation 4k walk.
Donna Callan and Jenny O’Hare.
Claire and Bernadette Fergus.
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Anger over laundry Louth darts teams impress being sent to Drogheda By Niamh Kirk
One year after the boiler in the laundry room of Louth County Hospital broke it was revealed this week that it still has not been fixed and that the HSE continue to taxi dirty linen from Dundalk to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. In March last year the HSE revealed that staff from Louth County Hospital were travelling to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital daily to unpack, sort, wash, dry, fold and return the laundry for the Dundalk hospital on the same day. At the time the HSE said
that the arrangement was a contingency plan only but 12 months later the steam boiler, which failed an ultrasound test, has not been repaired. Sinn Fein Councillor Tomás Sharkey who, at the time, suggested that the HSE would allow the situation to continue reacted angrily to the news that there are still no plans to address the problem. “I have asked the HSE to fix the boiler and to date this has not happened. Every day dirty linen is transported from Dundalk to Drogheda, laundered and transported back to Dundalk again. There is an
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obvious expense involved here and I am sure the cost of repairs would have been cheaper”, said Cllr Sharkey. “I contacted the management of the HSE about this matter again last week and am disappointed at the reply. It seems that there is no plan to fix the boiler in Dundalk and start laundry work in our hospital. “The HSE says it is ‘investigating the feasibility of delivering laundry services through its existing infrastructure.’ I fear that the laundry service will not return to Dundalk unless the boiler is repaired,” he added.
The Louth Youth Panel for 2013/14 travelled to the Bailie hotel in Bailieborough County Cavan to take part in a new tournament which was designed to be a warm up for the All Ireland Intercounty event which will take place on March 7 to 9 in Ennis Co Clare . This event saw teams from Cavan Donegal and two teams from Roscommon take part as well as the Louth teams. The committee of the CLDO decided rather than an “A” and “B” team the Louth Teams would be called Louth Cuchulainns and Louth Setantas. This was done because of the closeness of the teams. The format was a Round robin which would lead to the top four teams entering
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a draw for the semi final places. Both of Louth teams reached the semi final and they were joined by Roscommon A and Donegal.
The Cuchulainns overcame the team from Donegal but sadly Roscommon overcame the Setantas . The Final was a tense affair but Louth took
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The Tuborg Dundalk and District Darts league came back with a bang in the new year as all players seemed to have got a buzz from watching the events in the ‘Ally Pally’ and the Lakeside on television. All divisions were showing to be very tight and a single win could easily shoot a team up a division. January 9 saw the league resume and it proved to be a very interesting night of results. The Premier Division leaders the Stags started with a bye and the chasing pack wanted to gain some ground. McEnteggarts faced the Avenue Eagles and the game of the night had to be Damian Smith who was playing Owen Caffrey. Both men are well accustomed to hitting the treble twenty and it was hit with a lot of determination on the night. The crowd that gathered to watch were amazed that such high standard was on display so close to home. Damian edged the win for McEntaggarts but it wasn’t
enough to prevent them losing the game to the visiting team. In the First Division Stags Green had been flying high in the first round of the league but seemed to falter at the start of the second round as they managed a draw with Courtneys Bar. The Avenue Celtic team has taken maximum advantage of the extended transfer period and have had more
signings than Robbie Keane. This policy seems to have worked for them as Michael McAlester is throwing great darts and he helped his team secure a valuable 5-1 win. The second division saw Fergusons travel to Commercial Hawks and a great night of darts was on display. Fergusons player Ciarain Crawley has since appeared on Channel Fours “Countdown”
programme but he was showing his darting skills as they raced to a 4-2 win. The second week of round two of the league saw The Stags take on Commercial 1896 and game of the night goes to Ian Rooney and Seamie Rice for a game that can only be described as TV Darts. Ian Rooney played well enough to win the match but it was the Stags strength in depth that won it for them. In another Premier Division match Simon Wykes demonstrated that he is on the way back by recording the highest checkout in the league this year with a 156 checkout. The First Division saw Harrys bar gain a good win over Oriel Active and in the Second Division the Castle Bar suffered their first defeat at the hands of Johnny Masons. The committee would like to remind all team captains the deadline for final signings and transferred is Thursday 30 of January.
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Young Scientist
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Call for charity regulation
LOUTH Senator Mary Moran has added her voice to the call for an independent regulator for charities following further revelations about the Central Remedial Clinic at the public accounts committee. “The time has come now for full openness
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and transparency for all charitable organisations and I believe we need an independent regulator in place to ensure that people can donate in confidence,” said the Louth Labour Senator. Senator Moran said that she was sickened by the details that emerged
last week. “I find it particularly offensive at the lack of remorse shown by these individuals for their actions. This has opened up yet another huge can of worms and I commend the Public Accounts Committee on its work to date in securing
answers. Paul Kiely’s testimony to the Public Accounts Committee in December has now been proven beyond doubt to be completely inaccurate,” she said. The Labour Senator said that it was unfair that deserving charities had suffered.
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Strictly Cooley Style 2014 The launch night of Strictly Cooley Style 2014 was held in Cooley Kickhams Complex on Saturday January 18. Colm Corrigan was MC for the night and the dancers who have been in training this past two weeks were coupled by the Dance Team Manager Alicia Grills Grant. This was attended by a large group of family and friends of the dancers. Before the couples were announced the Chairman Gerard
Malone thanked all the dancers for putting their names forward to take part in the much needed fundraiser for the club. He thanked Colm Corrigan for officiating on the night and the committee of Catherine Page, Paula Dowdall, Ann Callan, Mary Mc Donald, Andrew Murphy, Micheal Ferguson, Anton Watters and Fintan Murtagh who took on with organising the show. He then announced
the couples as follows: Ciara Barry & Padraig McCann; Laura & David Hoey; Mary-Alice Larkin & James Mc Grane; > Nicole Malone & Declan Mc Glynn; > Rita Mc Shane & M. J. Hanlon; Angela Malone & Ronan Hanlon; Aoife Traynor & Rowan Quinn; Orla Ferguson & Aidan Mc Cann; Julie Keenan & Patrick Mc Shane; Pamela Hughes & Martin Duffy; Jenny Hanlon & Aaron White; Taucher
Murphy & Gerard Mc Garrity; Michelle O Hagan & Gerry Ryan; Sylvia Cunningham &
Martin Murnaghan. The couples continue training for the next four weeks to perfect
their individual and group dances and prepare for the final night on February 15.
Event Guide Drogheda Pantomime Sociey presents
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Reelin In The Showband Years with The Showband Show Sat 1st Feb - €25 The Three tenors & The Drogheda Male Voice Choir Saturday 15th February - Tickets €25
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Karaoke with just jane
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neil delamare Paddy and Orla Drumgoole at the Operation Transformation walk on Saturday
Musical Society Fresh from the success of their recent sell-out pantomime, Dundalk Musical Society are already putting plans in place for their next offering. “Showtime” an evening of songs from the shows, which will take place on Friday April 11 in The Crowne Plaza Hotel. The society are always seeking and welcoming new
members, and anyone over the age of 16 interested in taking part are welcome to attend the first rehearsal on Monday January 27 at 8pm in Dundalk Tennis Club. The show well feature a selection of songs from classic and modern musicals and no experience is necessary to get involved just a love of musical theatre and singing.
Fri 28th February - Tickets €20 THE LEGENDARY
Christy Moore Friday 14th March - Tickets €40
Up & Coming Mike Denver, Lambert Puppet Show, Andrew Maxwell, Tommy Tiernan, Jim Reeves 50th Anniversary Tour, The Legend of Luke Kelly – 30th Anniversary Concert & Keith Barry. 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 Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements.
novena
Novena
NOVENA TO ST. MARTHA—O St. Martha, I resort to you and to your petition and faith. I offer up to you this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour that you enjoyed when Our Saviour lodged in your house. I beseech you to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask. (Mention favour). Intercede for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask you St. Martha to overcome the dragon which you cast at your feet. One Our Father and three Hail Marys and a lighted candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made known with the intentions of spreading devotion to St. Martha. This miraculous Saint grants every thing before the Tuesdays are ended no matter how difficult. MMcG NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART—Behold me kneeling at your feet Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. You know why I make this Novena. I come exhausted with fatigue to show you the crushing weight of your trials. You are powerful O Mary and can come to my assistance. (Here mention your request). I feel confident by the thoughts you can help. I have reason to expect any favour from a Mother who is at once so powerful in the name of the love which you ever had for your divine son. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Queen of peace, pray for us. This Novena will grant you any request. Publish prayer immediately. Also thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart. Thanks to the Sacred Heart for favours. A.C. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART—Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours. This time I ask 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). J.J.
OUR LADY OF MEDJUGORJE'S Dec 25, 2013 Monthly Message—" Dear children! I am carrying to you the King of Peace that He may give you His peace. You, little children, pray, pray, pray. The fruit of prayer will be seen on the faces of the people who have decided for God and His Kingdom. I, with my Son Jesus , bless you all with a blessing of peace. Thank you for having responded to my call." NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART—Thanks to the Sacred Heart and Our BlessedLady for favours requested and granted. R.D. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART—Behold me kneeling at your feet Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. You know why I make this Novena. I come exhausted with fatigue to show you the crushing weight of your trials. You are powerful O Mary and can come to my assistance. (Here mention your request). I feel confident by the thoughts you can help. I have reason to expect any favour from a Mother who is at once so powerful in the name of the love which you ever had for your divine son. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Queen of peace, pray for us. This Novena will grant you any request. Publish prayer immediately. Also thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart. Thanks to the Sacred Heart for favours. Gratitude to Our Lady St. Therese of Lisieux and St. Anthony for favours granted. M. McG.
Busy year on the horizon for members of Young Fine Gael Louth Young Fine Gael is putting the final touches to their election campaign for the candidates standing in the local and European elections next May. The branch, which was established in 2012, had a busy end to 2013 with the election of new chairman Ciarán Callan and attending the Young Fine
Members of Young Fine Gael with An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, and Peter Fitzpatrick TD
Gael national conference that took place in Waterford. However 2014 brings a fresh new challenge as they prepare to aid candidates who begin their canvass campaigns ahead of the electoral vote which takes place at the end of May. Young Fine Gael is looking forward to aiding all candidates in their respective campaigns and they hope to ensure that Fine
in memoriam
McEneaney In loving memory of Bridgid McEneaney, formerly 60 Market Street, Dundalk whose anniversary occurs on 27th January. Will those who think of her today A little prayer to Jesus say. Always loved and remembered by Marian, Frank and families.
Gael and indeed Young Fine Gael who have two members running in the next local elections in Cllr Martin Murnaghan and former LYFG Chairman John McGahon will have a strong presence in the next Louth County Council. Ciaran Callan has invited all those interested in joining the young Fine Gaelbranch to contact him at louthyfg@gmail. com.
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The new subaru WRX sti
The new Subaru WRX STI is coming this year. Subaru have commented that there will
limited numbers, so it possible. would be recommend The Subaru WRX that you make a visit to STI is based on the your dealer as soon as WRX saloon which was
launched at the Los Angles Motor Show in November 2013. The WRX STI is powered by a 2.5
litre (2,457 cc) turbocharged boxer four-pot engine, which produces 305hp and 290lb/ft of
torque. The six-speed gearbox has been reinforced and now adopts even shorter throw for more engaging experience. You still get Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with VDC and Active Torque Vectoring to keep everything under control. The springs and dampers rates have been re-tuned to provide a more compliant ride while retaining body
composure. The electric power steering has been modified to give a more direct feel. The new Subaru WRX STI has a footprint of 4,595(l) x 1,795(w) x 1,475(h) mm. The wheelbase has been increased by 25mm to give more rear legroom, the shoulder and elbow room has been increased for all occupants. All round vision has been improved with
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the A-pillars moved 200mm moved forward. Boot space has been increased and access has been improved with larger door apertures. There are now LED headlights, tail and brake lights – the interior features a new Dshaped steering wheel of smaller diameter, with softer touch materials, carbon effect and metal trim – give a more upmarket feel.
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opel astra GTC
The Opel Astra GTC is now available with the new-generation, 200 hp 1.6 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo engine. This powerhouse also drives the Opel Cascada and Zafira Tourer and now completes the gasoline engine portfolio. With its powerful performance, it underscores the compact coupé’s sporty character – only the OPC variant is stronger. The Astra GTC impresses with the high-tech under its hood and its unique, sophisticated high performance strut (HiPerStrut) front suspen-
sion layout. Modern infotainment technology is featured in all GTC models, with the Opel IntelliLink system offering simplified telephony and navigation while enabling the use of many smartphone functions in the car. The new Opel Astra GTC with the 200 hp 1.6 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo engine reaches a top speed of 230 km/h. It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds and sprints from 80 to 120 km/h in fifth gear also in only 7.9 seconds with
impressive elasticity. The newgeneration gasoline direct injection Turbo is a real powerhouse, with 300 Nm maximum torque (with overboost) enabling its superb sporty performance. Its power output per liter of 125 hp makes it the leader in its class. The power that the Astra GTC brings to the road with this top engine is tastefully visible on the outside. The coupé leaves other road users watching its taillights and admiring its two chrome exhaust tailpipes. There is only one area where the gasoline direct in-
jection unit is miserly: with fuel consumption. In the combined cycle, it needs just 6.6 liters fuel per 100 kilometers and emits 154 gram CO2 per kilometer. The 200 hp Turbo completes the series production Astra GTC’s engine portfolio. Its counterpart on the diesel side is the high-performance 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI with 143 kW/195 hp and 400 Nm torque. The only engine that surpasses these two top-of-the-line units is the 206 kW/280 hp OPC power plant – a very mighty trio!
grand c4 picasso
Details of the new seven-seat Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MPV which has gone on sale recently. The Grand C4 Picasso weighs up to 110kg less than its predecessor which has paid dividends with the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. Emissions are up to 30 g/km lower and the e-HDi 90 Airdream ETG6 is capable on the combined cycle according to NEDC figures 3.8L/100km(74.3mpg). It is around the same size as the old model at 4.59m long with an 11 cm longer wheelbase to increase interior space, the boot can now carry 632 litres and with the row two seats in their forward position 793 litres, a gain of 56 litres. The centre of gravity has been reduced to improve driving dynamics and the ride quality. To improve interior comfort all Grand C4 Picasso’s have a fit panoramic windscreen with option of a large glass roof. Equipment levels and options have been improved with the option of front massaging seats, digital interfaces including a 7-inch touchpad and a 12inch panoramic HD screen. The touchpad controls the all the incar functions such as dual-zone air conditioning, navigation, au-
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dio, telephone and driving aids. Where the 12-inch panoramic HD screen can be configured to display essential driving information and can show data for either the navigation system or other driving aids, such as the active cruise control. Citroen believe that the split between diesel and petrol models will be a 90% diesel/10% petrol mix. There is a choice of three diesel engines, e-HDi 90 Airdream ETG6, e-HDi 115 Airdream ETG6, BlueHDi 150 – the BlueHDi 150 is available with automatic transmission. The new 6-speed clutchless manual gearbox –
ETG6 (6-speed Efficient Tronic Gearbox) is available with e-HDi 90 and e-HDi 115 versions. The e-HDi 90 Airdream engine, with the ETG6, emits 98 g/km with a combined fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km(74.3mpg) (NEDC figures). The e-HDi 115 ETG6 emits 104g/km of CO2 emissions (105g/km for the manual version) with a combined fuel economy of 4L/100km(70.6mpg). All dieselpowered New Grand C4 Picasso models are fitted with Stop & Start technology, as standard And two petrol engines VTi 120 and the THP 155, both with manual transmissions.
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A4 2.0 TDI RED CLIO 1.2 SILVER POLO 1.2 5DR BLUE ASTRA 1.3 CDTI SILVER OCTAVIA 1.6 TDI AMB GREY FABIA COMBI 1.2 COMBI SILVER i40 SALOON EXECUTIVE BLUE I10 1.2 5 DR BLACK IBIZA 1.2 TDI 5DR BLUE PANDA 1.1 5DR BLACK YARIS 1.0 5DR RED CIVIC 1.4 Si 5DR BLACK FIESTA STYLE 1.25 SILVER FOCUS 1.6TDCI 4DR RED MONDEO CDTI SALOON GREY C MAX CDTI SILVER 3008 1.6 HDI ACTIVE BRONZE 207 1.4 hdi BLUE IX 35 2.0 4WD AUTO BLACK
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