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Don’t smoke where children are playing Wednesday, 4th July, 2012. Vol. 5, Issue 27 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

By Paul Byrne

The fresh air for local children may be about to get a little healthier if a ban on smoking in County Louth playgrounds is introduced.

The idea will be discussed by Louth County Council following a request from anti-tobacco group to make all playgrounds and play areas for children smoke-free.

ASH Ireland has written to all county councils urging them to protect children from the dangers of passive smoking.

The letter to outgoing County Manager, Conn Murray, explained the reasons for the request.

“We are asking that each County Council look at the possibility of

changing its bye laws so that all children are protected when using play areas and playgrounds which are under the control of the council. This would ensure that children would continue to be protected in the decades ahead”.

Speaking about the proposed ban on smoking in playgrounds independent councillor Jim Ryan said that while he was in favour of protecting children from second hand smoke he was unsure if the ban could be enforced.

“In an ideal world there should be no smoking outdo ors especially anywhere there are children in the vicinity but I’m not Continued on Page 6

PayPal open Dundalk base

Louise Phelan, vice-president of global operations for PayPal in Europe.

its doors and welcomed its first 60 employees. The call centre GLOBAL online payments comopened in the Xerox Technology pany PayPal has officially opened Park on July 2. The jobs are cur-

By Niamh Kirk

rently in the areas of customer service, risk operations, merchant services and sales across Europe, Continued on Page 22

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Morgan claims he is not getting fair share

By Paul Byrne

Cllr Oliver Morgan has hit out at what he perceives to be unfair treatment towards him by his two former Fianna Fail colleagues, Councillors, Sean Bellew and Conor Keelan.

The share out of chairs and vice chairs as well as places on council sub committees are decided by four, three-member groupings that were

formed at the start of the present councillors five year term back in 2009.

In a statement Cllr Morgan claims he has not been treated fairly in the dividing up of positions since 2009 and has received absolutely nothing to date.

“I feel that, in these circumstances, I deserved the vice-chair or the two years chairing the Infrastructure Municipal Policy Committee.”

concluded Cllr Morgan.

Responding to these claims, Cllr Conor Keelan insisted that neither he nor Cllr Bellew had anything to answer for.

“The position seems rather plain to me. Oliver joined our grouping back in 2009 as a member of Fianna Fail. As soon as he resigned from the Fianna Fail party, he resigned from the grouping and therefore he is not entitled to anything in the

group”, he explained.

“I have explained this in writing to Cllr Morgan and as I received no reply I assumed he understood, so I was quite surprised when he spoke out about this”, added the Newry Road councillor.

However, Independent councillor Jim Ryan stated that all groupings and positions are divided when the groupings were formed originally in 2009.

“In 2009 when the groups were formed everything should have been divided up between the members of the groupings. Each member is entitled to an equal share.

“Oliver resigned from Fianna Fail about ten months after these groupings were formed but at that stage he should have already been given something by his grouping and I can’t really understand why he wasn’t.” concluded Cllr Ryan.

Oliver Morgan

Lotto prize has yet to be claimed

By Niamh Kirk

Check your lotto tickets, there could be a €2 million euro cheque waiting for you. This is the advice from the National Lottery to people in the area as last week’s lotto jackpot is still unclaimed.

The ticket, a €4 quick-pick, was sold in Mace Stores, Carrick Road on Saturday June 23 but the lucky owner is either waiting to collect their winnings, or does not yet realise they are €2 million richer.

A spokesperson from the National Lottery advised that “the best thing to do is to check you tickets, if you find it, sign it and get in touch with us. There is a cheque here waiting for you.”

The mystery winner still has plenty of time to collect as there are 79 days left to come forward.

After this time the

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winner will forfeit the right to claim the prize and the ownership reverts back to the National Lottery.

Over the past five years €90 million in national lottery prizes have gone unclaimed - a total of 17 million individual prizes.

However in the 24 years since the Lotto began in Ireland only 12 jackpots have gone unclaimed,

the most recent one was just under ten years ago in 2003.

Unclaimed winnings go towards the periodical additions to jackpots for special occasions like Christmas, St Patricks Day, among others.

If you think you are the lucky winner all that you need to do is call 01 8364444 and the simple process of verifying the ticket is authentic

Traffic calming at the Square

By Niamh Kirk

There is to be further traffic calming measures introduced in the Market Square area starting this July 9.

Upon the completion of the Market Square renovation a road safety audit was conducted and the excessive speed of traffic approaching from the Demesne through Market Square to Crowe Street was highlighted.

The measures that were recommended to improve safety in the area where the introduction of a 30km per hour speed limit as well as a

number of traffic calming measures.

The audit also identified an issue with pedestrian visibility at the two lane crossing closest to the Adelphi/Demesne crossing in Market Square.

Concrete bollards will be temporarily brought in to reduce the width of the crossing to one lane.

Traffic from the Long Walk road will yield to traffic from the Park Street / Demesne direction and will merge into a single lane on Market Square south before the pedestrian crossing according to the council.

begins.

It actually only takes a few short minuets to authenticate and once complete, winners are offered some tips and asked to watch a DVD which offers more information on how to make the most of a big win.

The winning numbers were 19, 22, 27, 33, 40, 44 and the bonus was 43.

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Conn Murray swaps Louth for Limerick

By Paul Byrne

Glowing tributes have been pouring in for Conn Murray following last Tuesday’s announcement that he is to leave his role as Louth county manager to take up a new position in Limerick.

He will oversee the final stages of the merger of City Council and County Council ahead of the merger in 2014, when Limerick will fall under one unitary authority.

Amongst those thanking Mr Murray, who became Louth county manager in 2007, were president of Dundalk’s Chamber of commerce Paddy Malone.

“I would like to record my sincere thanks to Conn Murray for the work he has done in Louth over the past number of years.

“He had a long term strategy

for the County the legacy of which we will all enjoy in the years ahead. He forged a strong working relationship with the business community built on mutual respect and acceptance that we could and would differ on occasions.

“I would like to wish both Ann and himself all the best for the future. Limerick’s gain is very definitely our loss.”

Meanwhile Padraig White, chairman of the Louth Economic Forum praised Mr Murray’s economic leadership which benefited the county in terms of jobs and incomes.

“On behalf of the Louth Economic Forum, I wish to congratulate Conn Murray and his wife Ann on his appointment to the post of Manager of the City and County of Limerick which is a new position resulting from the amalgamation the local au-

thorities of both areas.

“While he will be greatly missed by the Forum, we understand that his new position is a prestigious advancement of his career in local authority management. We wish him well in this challenging new post.

“Above all Conn Murray has demonstrated that a local authority can provide economic leadership when there is a progressive County Manager backed by the elected Council , business community and State agencies.

“The beneficiaries in terms of jobs and incomes are the residents of the county and its hinterland .” he concluded.

Speaking at his final town council meeting last Tuesday Mr Murray said he had enjoyed his time back in Louth in what had been a challenging but very rewarding period.

Ice Cream Party

Some of the Realt na Maro pupils who took part in the ice cream party which was sponsored by HB and raised €482 in aid of Down Syndrome

Man has turned Knockbridge Vintage Club his life around A 21-year-old man who was found with a Stanley knife and admitted taking D10 tablets, had turned his life round in the 12 months since.

Solicitor Frank McDonnell said that Graham Christmas from Pearse Park was a different man, who hadn’t a drink since last October.

Judge Flann Brennan agreed to his suggestion to seek a probation report on the defendant, and put the

case back to November 7th.

Dundalk Court was told that Christmas had no memory of what occurred. He accepted he had the knife in his jacket which he used for his work.

He was seen throwing an object in a bin at Bridge Street on November 8th last A Garda on looking into the bin found nothing but located the Stanley knife. The defendant was very intoxicated.

Knockbridge Vintage Club annual Road Run will take place on Sunday July 15, starting at 2pm from Knockbridge Community Centre and there will be lots of attractions.

Vintage cars and tractors are all welcome to attend to Blackrock Beach where the vehicles will park for all to see. The convoy will then return to the Community Centre for some refreshments and entertainment.

Anyone with vintage bicycles are invited to join in for a short cycle around the village. All are welcome to come dressed in the old world look.

A display of model farm tractors will be held in the Community Centre. All monies raised will go to local charities.

For further information – contact 087 2204261 / 086 2578428 and our website www.knockbridgevintageclub.com

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With 30 years experience in the jewellery trade, Aidan Brennan Jewellers is the place to visit this weekend as a three-day promotional event starts on Thursday with special offers to be held until Saturday.

Friday will be a party day from 10am until 7pm, starting with a Chamilia Garden Party with instore promotions on Chamilia.

In the afternoon, from 4pm to 7pm, a Juciy Couture Tea Party will take place.

See the full extended range of Juicy Couture watches and be in with a chance of winning one in our free draw.

Lots of tea and cupcakes to be enjoyed all day, so come along old and new customers and

avail of the fun.

A i d a n started 30 years ago with a small workshop in Park Street and moved to Francis Street in 1987 with a workshop and small retail outlet. The business then moved to its present home in Clanbrassil Street in 1997 where they have enjoyed seeing their business grow with old and new customers.

Aidan has his own jewellery workshop where all repairs are carried out, so customers can rest easy that their precious pieces will be in safe hands and will stay on the premises.

He has a vast experience in creating special pieces from handmade wedding bands to diamond engagement

rings in all precious metals.

With diamond grading as one of his many attributes having loose stones for the customer to choose makes the process even more exciting.

What girl does not smile at the sight of sparkling diamonds?

R e s t o r i n g old pieces of jewellery to their former glory is also another passion for Aidan, and he also recommends that diamond rings should be checked once a year as settings can wear leaving diamonds at risk.

Regarded as one of the finest goldsmiths and bespoke jewellers Aidan mixes his vast experience with the very latest in technology to restore, repair and create.

Aidan Brennan Jewellers also carry a large stock of gold and silver jewellery as well as all leading watch brands.

So to all our customers a big thanks and come in this weekend and enjoy our tea parties.

Aidan & Margaret Brennan

Aidan in the workshop

Conor Brennan at work

Brennan Jeweller’s Staff: Claire Rice, Jo McAuley, Aidan, Margaret & Conor Brennan

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Over to you What have you got planned for your summer holidays?

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St Nicholas Ave Residents

Lee Boyle

John McCormack

Megan Dillon

Jason Tuite

Maedhbh Enright

I’m going to Germany for two weeks to play in a tournament with my local team ‘Redeemer Boys’. I can’t wait for it.

I’m going to be training and playing football for the whole summer seeing as I have no school to go to.

It’s all about the football for me.

I’m going to Cork with the Friary Youth Club. We’re going to a place called Knockadoon and we’ll be canoeing and doing fun stuff like that for the week.

I’m just going to relax for the summer and hang around town with my friends for the holidays. I just wish it would stop raining for a couple of days.

I’m going to Hawaii in July with my Dad. I’ve never been there before so I’m really looking forward to it.

Demand for teachers as student numbers rise

By Niamh Kirk

The ink is hardly dry on state exam papers but already schools are starting to make their preparations for the coming academic year. Louth County VEC has begun to advertise a number of vacant teaching positions that need to be filled.

Recent statistics released by the Census Report that the trend is likely to continue as each academic year comes as the number of students at both second and third levels is on the up. The number of students in the county has jumped by 21% in five years and the increase is expected to continue.

Reflecting the surge the ma-

jority of VEC posts are in second level schools and in one subject areas of Irish, French, Spanish, Russian and Home Economics. The VEC also has some positions available in adult education for Beauty Therapy, Childcare/Montessori, Dental Nursing, Motor Vehicle Technology, Outdoor Pursuits and Science Dr. Pádraig Kirk, CEO of the VEC, said “increasing student numbers in our schools and centres, exacerbated by recent staff retirements, has given rise to the need to fill teaching posts.

We are very pleased that the Department of Education and Skills has now given its approval to fill these posts”.

Speaking in the Seanad this Labour Senator Mary Moran commented on the issue of unqualified and rehiring of retired teachers before newly qualified teachers.

She said “We need to provide every opportunity for our graduates to work in Ireland. To that end, we must put a structured system in place.” She then proposed the reintroduction of panel of qualified teachers ready to work at short notice as preferable to the practice of hiring nonqualified or retired teachers when suitably qualified teachers are available.

This issue was also addressed by the VEC in their announcement.

Blow for plans to deal with unfinished estates

By Paul Byrne

Marguerite Quinn, Senior Execeutive Planner for Louth County Council has accused the government of ‘hijacking’ a site resolution plan which aims to improve living standards for people in unfinished estates in the county.

Speaking at the June monthly town council meeting she explained that Site Resolution Plans (SRPs) will involve a partnership approach to estate completion, whereby all stakeholders (developers, banks, local authorities, residents, estate management companies,

Health and Safety Authority, etc) will meet to negotiate a plan of action on an estate by estate basis.

There are no site resolution plans for nineteen estates in county Louth at present. When asked by Cllr Marianne Butler if there were plans to start a site resolution plan on any of these 19 sites in the near future Marguerite Quinn responded by saying the figures weren’t entirely clear.

“Although there are currently 19 estates listed as unfinished, we feel it muddies the water to say that they are all in need of urgent repair. We feel that

at least six of the estates mentioned on that list are practically finished and need only very minor work.”

“Unfortunately the Government have hijacked our list for the purpose of their household charge information and we had no input into that at all.

There would be estates on the list that don’t have to pay the household charge because they are deemed ‘unfinished’ yet in reality they are practically finished and perhaps should be liable to pay.

But again as I say, we had no input into that.” explained Mrs Quinn.

‘Open Door’ project a huge success

The residents of St Nicholas Ave are celebrating the 75th birthday of the street with a special Mass on Friday July 20 at 7pm. If the weather is favourable, the Mass will be held in the Avenue, but may be switched to St Nicholas Church if required.

Everyyone from St Nicholas Avenue, or whose parents or grandparents are from the street, is invited. Contact Mickey McEneaney at 087 6164405 for details.

Best Dressed Ladies Day

Get set, go for Marshes Best Dressed Lady at Dundalk Stadium Ladies Day, Thursday July 12. Marshes are once again betting on stylish race goers to pull out all the stops in the hope of winning the grand prize - a €5000 Marshes shopping spree.

Register to enter online at dundalkstadium.com.

Headbutt Broke Teeth

A man who headbutted another man and broke three of his teeth had his case again adjourned for him to pay more compensation.

James Thompson (26) of 14, Ashbrook was directed to come up with a further sum of €500.

He already has tendered €1,000.

The incident took place at Puzzles Bar, Earl Street on February 28th 2010.

Judge Flann Brennan put the matter back to November 28th.

Stay Out Of Stores

The ‘Open Door’ Project has proven to be hugely successful and recently tours took place to the Garda Barracks (2) the Old Goal and the Courthouse. The remaining tours of St Nicholas Green Church (July 7), Dundalk Fire Station (July 21) and Redemptorist Gardens are booking up fast.

Don’t smoke where children are playing

Continued from Page 1 too sure if it can be enforced”, he explained.

A spokesperson for ASH Ireland said that they were heartened with the responses garnered so far from various councils around the country and they hoped to hear from others in the near future.

“ASH Ireland has contacted all County and City Councils asking

them to consider making all the playgrounds and play areas for children smoke-free. Some County Councils, such as Dún LaoghireRathdown, Fingal and Clare have already moved on this initiative and Dublin City Council is considering it.

Other County Councils have been in contact, as they consider this health initiative further. ASH

Ireland is very pleased with the response to our initial request and we hope that after due consideration all City and Council Councils will introduce smoke-free playgrounds. This could not require a change in legislation or in bylaws; as others have shown; individual councils can make a decision to erect smoke-free signage and implement the measure.”

A 44-year-old man Paul Gorman of Lennon Melia Terrace was ordered by Dundalk Court to stay out of Tesco stores in town.

He already was prohibited from entering Dunnes Stores, Judge Flan Brennan was told when he appeared before him on Wednesday last on a charge of theft at Tesco, Long Walk on June 15th.

He was remanded on his own bail of €200 to this Wednesday.

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Registration for septic tank charge

By Niamh Kirk

REGISTRATION for the septic tank charge began at the end of last month and from June 26 owners of septic tanks or any alternative domestic waste treatment system will be required to register with the Local Authorities and pay a €5 charge.

People with septic tanks have until September 28 to register and pay after which the fee will rise to €50. If the owner of a septic tank has not registered by February 1 they face being fined up to €5k.

The requirement to register and pay was introduced in the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012

after the initial charge of €50 was heavily contested. Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan announced the reduction for the registration fee in February this year and soon afterward the registration underwent testing and is now ready to be rolled out nationwide.

The revenue raised by the charge will be used by the water services authority to meet the costs of inspections however there will be no additional charges when inspections begin which will start in 2013 and registration will last for five years.

Louth Local Authorities are warning people to be vigilant when it comes to people claiming

to be inspectors. People will receive a formal notification by post when their domestic waste system is due to be inspected and official inspectors will carry identification which they should be asked to present before allowed access to homes.

The requirement for inspection is determined by the Environmental Agency who operate a risk-based scheme and so not every system will need to be inspected. EPA will consider many factors, including proximity to rivers, lakes and streams and in particular drinking water sources when determining the rate of inspections.

Howzat for a day to remember for Michael?

Dundalk cricket Club took pride of place at the Ireland v Australia match in Stormont as a number of members travelled for the big game, and it turned out to be a day to remember for one young player.

It was a brief encounter as a downpour meant that the match had to be abandoned after just 10 overs. It did not, however, manage to dampen anyone’s spirits as the day turned out to be as action packed off the pitch as it was expected to have been on it.

Those in attendance met up with Irish record breaking batsman Kevin O’Brien again, who recently trained some of the Dundalk

players in DkIT. Kevin’s brother, Niall, was also on hand to remind one of the clubs younger members, 14-year-old Michael Mullen, that he and other like him were the future of the game

in Ireland. On a day he will not easily forget Michael was introduced to the full Irish team as well as coach Phil Simmons.

A spokesperson from the club said “Although very

little cricket was played to everyone’s disappointment, club members were delighted with the treatment they received and the warm welcome from the Irish Cricket establishment.”

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Cross-Border Orchestra Irish Weekly Quiz launches National Peace Proms Guide Dogs walk

Pete Treanor’s

Ireland Though mostly set in Westmeath part of Athlone lies in what County?

Bible In the New Testament who was the mother of John the Baptist?

History Whose love affair of Kitty O’Shea brought about his political downfall?

Sport Boca Juniors and Newells Old Boys are soccer clubs form what country?

Folk Songs How was Ulster woman Rosie McCann immortalised in a drinking song?

Cartoons What type of creatures were Heckle and Jeckle?

Literature Which Charles Dickens novel is part set in Paris during the French Revolution?

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Local Which native of Blackrock became Mayor of Dublin in 2009?

Television In ‘Only Fools and Horses’ what is the nickname of the character Colin Ball?

Foods and Drink The energy drink Krating Daeng was invented in Thailand, by what name can you buy it in your local shop?

Stinker In the original film the Italian Job the prison scenes were filmed in what Dublin landmark?

—this week’s answers—

THE Dundalk based Cross Border Orchestra is bringing music to the children of Ireland as they officially launched the National Peace Proms 2013.

Over 7,000 primary school children will enjoy the orchestra’s performances and workshops as the CBOI tour the country with their choral music education programme.

This year the musicians will visit Louth, Belfast and the North East; Limerick; Cork, Galway and Kilkenny and the programme will culminate in a series of 15 gala concerts.

The orchestra will also be gracing some of Ireland’s finest stages in their Gala tour including the Waterfront Hall, Belfast and City Hall, Cork.

The orchestra has a busy year ahead as not only will they be travelling the country with the Proms but they are also set for their debut in London’s Royal Albert Hall as they present the inaugural London Peace Proms on October 12.

The event was officially launched by Ambassador Bobby McDonagh at Irish

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland will officially launch the National Peace Proms 2013

Embassy in London What makes the event particularly special is that this is the first time an Irish orchestra has played at the prestigious venue. The orchestra will be accompanied by the Peace

Choir comprised of 1000 singers that have been recruited from schools throughout London.

The orchestra is now accepting applications for new members and has its work-

shops throughout August. For further information please contact Sharon TreacyDunne, Director CBOI at crossborderorchestra@eircom.net or go to their website: www.cboi.ie.

The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is hosting a dog walk in an effort to raise €50k for the visually impaired and families of children with autism. A walk is being organised in Dundalk for July 15 and the event is supported by Olympian Sonya O’Sullivan.

IGBD are asking people to take the dog for a walk on the day and join family and friends and support a good cause. The money raised on the day can help Irish Guide Dogs to train more puppies to become guide and assistance dogs of the future. The money is being raised through sponsorship and through the sales of high visiblility gear on the day.

For more information and to get involved there will be regular updates on www.guidedogs.ie and www.facebook.com/ irishguidedogs or you can call 1850 506 300.

1 Roscommon 2. Elizabeth 3. Charles Stewart Parnell 4. Argentina 5. The Star of the County Down 6. Crows 7. A Tale of Two Cities 8. Eimear Costello 9. Trigger 10 Red Bull. Stinker – Kilmainham Jail.

Fundraising Night for Fearghal Treanor

l and Cormac Treanor and Ian Treanor; Front: Mark Griffin, Ferga .

Back: Joe Bellew and Francis at the Fairways on Saturday night r raise Fund Trust or Trean l Anne Mc Alevey and Joan Griffin.

Mostyn who attended the Ferga

Catherine and Fergal Treanor.

Brendan Treanor and Shaunin Downey.

Dylan Larkin, Brendan Treanor,

and Sean Mc Fall Conor Gorman, Brendan Larkin Thomas, Joan, Mark and Samantha Griffin.

Shauna Foley.

Niamh Carr, Jamie Mc Donnell and

Sharon Foley, Catherine Treanor and Pauline Bray.

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Red Cross success Two pupils from Scoil Mhuire na nGael have been selected as winner and runner up in the individual category in the Irish Red Cross Youth’s FACE 2012 art competition.

The picture by Nicole Duffy, 5th class was selected as the winner and the picture by Sarah Cairns has been awarded a special runners-up prize.

Nicole will receive a personal tablet computer for herself and a laptop for her class; Sarah will receive an art set.

The Red Cross will be presenting the prizes during the opening ceremony of FACE 2012 in the Market Square in Dundalk on Friday July 6.

Man admitted to two separate burglaries A 35-year-old Dundalk man the subject of a suspended jail sentence was put back for sentence to today’s (Wednesday) sitting of Dundalk Court having admitted two separate burglaries at the Carroll Village Shopping Centre.

Patrick Duffy of Ashling Park admitted his involvement with two others in a break-in at the centre on June 16 in which a large quantity of property was

stolen, a small quantity of which was recovered, Inspector Martin Beggy said.

The other burglary took place on January 31st last, when no property was recovered. Damage was caused in each instance, he said.

Solicitor Dermot Lavery said that Duffy spent the adult portion of his life in custody. The target of the burglaries was to fuel his addiction.

Clean sweep for Cobra Kan Cobra Kan students turned in a series of impressive performance last week when they competed in the Bushido Open held in City West in Dublin.

Eight students fought in eleven sections and winning medals all, and true to form all performed superbly.

Sisters Leah and Ellie O’Shaughnessy fought fantastically in the girls 10 – 12yrs and girls under 7yrs sections. Leah took home the silver title and Ellie returned with the gold.

Erin O’Connell fought in the girls 10 – 12yrs and suc-

cessful secured the bronze.

Sean O’Hare competed in the under 16 yrs and as usual showed huge skill and experience taking home the bronze.

Megan Rogers competed n three sections the 16 – 18yrs, women’s +65kgs and the

women’s Grand Champion nothing less than gold was achieved in all three sections

by Megan. Sean Martin competed in both the 16- 18 yrs point and continuous winning bronze in continuous and gold in the points.

For seniors Martina Goss

and Gerard Conlon it was an equally successful day Martina fought in the women’s -55kg and she stormed her way to the final were she won the gold. Gerard won the men’s -80kg by making his way to the final and keeping up the winning streak.

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29 czerwca, w ubiegły (ostatni w miesiącu) piątek spotkaliśmy się w Shamrock Pub, na „Polskim Wieczorze Klubowym”. To już 18-ty wspólnie spędzony wieczór.

Tym razem pod hasłem wspólnego oglądania „Misia”, jednej z najbardziej kultowych polskich komedii lat 80-tych, stworzonej przez Stanisława Bareję.

Oczywiście, jak na wieczór z komedią w tle przystało, nie zabrakło przezabawnych sytuacji. Ostatecznie słowo „Miś” jest bardzo wiążące. Sprzęt z Bay Estate do Shamrocka jechał godzinę. W międzyczasie reszta przybyłych zdążyła sie już zintegrować przy piwku z sokiem. Nasi koledzy z Organizacji i koledzy wspierający idee dotarli wreszcie, długo przez nas wyczekowani i przenieśli nas z sali frontowej do mniejszej Sali z tyłu Pubu. I zrobiło się tak przytulnie, kameralnie i po domowemu prawie.

Jeszcze mały strajk sprzętu. Komputer bowiem akurat postanowił płatać figle; a to wyłączył głos, tak sam z siebie, a to w ogóle zatrzymał film, a to znów po 10 minutach ogladania wrócił do początku filmu. Ale ... takie rzeczy nas przecież nie odstraszą ;) Ktoś krzyknął, że może podjechać bo swój sprzet i wszelkiego tego typu psoty przestały mieć miejsce.

Po trzecim podejściu film ruszył na dobre.

Słychać było tylko salwy śmiechu. Średnio co dwie, trzy minuty.

Po skończonym seansie, długo jeszcze siedzieliśmy przy „okrągłym stole” i wspominaliśmy najlepsze, tak kultowe i znane wszystkim, gagi z filmu.

Fantastyczny wieczór! Absolutnie!

Dziękujemy wszystkim obecnym za wspaniałą wspólną zabawę, wyroumiałość dla naszych technicznych problemów, pomoc. Przede wszystkim jednak za przybycie, wspracie naszego pomysłu i ten pogodny, radosny nastrój oraz serdeczny śmiech, który wypełniał sale do późnych godzin.

Wsród gości została wybrana osoba, która sędziowała w konkursie:”Pokaż mi swojego misia”. Malwina uhonorowała nagrodą Marcina, który przyprowadził swego misia na sznurku (niebieskim, Bridget Jones takiego używała do zupy). Gratulujemy! Podczas wieczoru otrzymałam też uroczego smsa od Tamary i Tomka „Serdeczne pozdrowienia z upalnej Sardynii dla wszystkich balujacych w Shamrock Pubie, do obaczenia za miesiąc.” Strasznie nam miło, że nawet na wakacjach w slonecznej Italii nasi myślą o nas, żałując nieco, że nie bawimy się wspólnie. Specjalnie dla Tych Państwa w lipcu spotykamy się na hawajskim party, z muzyką regge i klubową w tle. Zapraszamy!

Zdjęcia z imprezy znajdziecie na naszej stronie internetowej www.dundalk.pl AGNIESZKA BONIEWICZ

Dance Kids celebrate their 10th Anniversary with spectacular show Freda Hearty and the Dance Kids have once again exceeded expectations and delighted audiences with their 10-year anniversary show ‘Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet’.

The talented Dance Kids aged from just four years to 24 years danced and sang their hearts out last weekend when ‘Haven’t Stopped Dancing yet’ took to An Tàin Theatre.

With three packed out shows, delighted audiences were transported to the era of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on a magic flying car with Jeremy, Jermima and Caractacus Potts, where they were entertained by bamboo dancers, Truly Scrumptious and the evil child catcher. Afterwards the audience were delighted with excerpts from ‘Toy Story’, ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘West Side Story’ and a spectacular sailor scene.

The night of entertainment also included excerpts from the hit musical ‘Sister Act’. The Dance Kid seniors and the Dance Kids mammies and daddies took to the stage to showcase their talent with Paudie Breen as Dolories Van Cartier. There was even a surprise visit from the Dance Kids pope who thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Preparations are now underway for the Dance Kids annual Christmas show, which will take Dance Kids celebrated 10 years by raising more money for charity place in An Tàin Theatre in December.

Student population will boost Louth economy An increase in the number of students in Louth will produce a long-term boost to the jobs market, Minister Fergus O’Dowd has claimed.

The number of students in the county increased by 21.7% in a

five-year period to 2011, the latest Census report has revealed.

Minister O’Dowd has welcomed the fact that the increase in students aged 15 or over in the county is bigger than both that in the rest of Leinster (19.2%)

and the average increase in the State (16.9%).

“One of the key factors in attracting employers to Louth is the educational standard of the available workforce,” said Minister O’Dowd.

“County Louth has a thriving second and third level structure as well as quality links to institutions both north and south, making further education a more available option than elsewhere.

Fane Bar Charity Night Following the success of the “Fane Bar Charity All-Stars Tribute Night” which was held last month, a second event will be staged on Friday July 6 in the Fane Bar. A total of €703.25 was raised for The Order of Malta Community Bus Fund last time out, and proceeds from Friday night will go to the Dundalk branch of SOSAD, a deserving local suicide awareness and prevention organisation.

There will be ten local singers who will dress and sing as their selected international star, with each singing three songs, as tribute to artists such as Adele, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Tyler, Luke Kelly and many more..

Guaranteed to be a great night’s entertainment, and all proceeds from a spot-prize raffle on the night will go to SOSAD.

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Fundraising Night for Fearghal Treanor

Ian and Niall Mostyn.

Pat Quinn.

Jacinta Grimes, Joanne Gill and Patrick Mulligan, Paddy O’Brien,

Brendan Treanor and Melissa Woods.

Emma Mc Alevey, Lauri Holland and Noeleen Mc Alevey.

Noeleen Mc Alevey and Sean Mc Gee.

Seanin Downey and Laura Tre-

Donna Mc Evoy, Donna Mc Gauley, Kelly Treanor and Lisa Smith.

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New Rotary Club president Dundalk Rotary Club welcomed a new president after John Eveson took over the role from Criona O’Reilly.

John came from the midlands to Dundalk about 40 years ago when he met and married his wife Sharon. They live just outside Dundalk, their four daughters all went to school in Dundalk and two, now married, teach in the town, a third is an officer in County Louth Civil Defence.

John, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, was an Environmental Consultant before he retired; He has worked with the major water supply

John Eveson is congratulated by Criona O’Reilly

companies in Ireland, Europe and the Middle East.

Since 2004 he has been a member of Dundalk Rotary and involved in their fund raising activities.

Outside work and Ro-

tary and he has an enjoyment of fine wine and until recently was chairman of Dundalk Wine Circle.

John explained that his reason for joining the Rotary Club is that Dundalk

and its people were good to him, so this was his way of giving something back.

Rotary’s mission is “Service before Self” and in Dundalk they are striving to widen their service project base. So far this year through fund raising activities the Rotary Club have been able to make significant donations to The Birches, SOSAD, The North Louth Hospice, St. Brigid’s Special School, Irish Guide Dogs, Meal on Wheels and many more. The Rotary Club are on the look out for new members will be actively recruiting in the community.

Enterprise Board continue to help A new management development programme from the Louth County Enterprise Board, aimed at helping local small businesses accelerate their growth prospects, has been launched by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D. The new ‘Accelerate Management Development Programme’ is geared towards owners and managers of Irish micro-enterprises in Louth, which have been up and running for at least eighteen months.

Through a series of specially-

designed modules and one-to-one mentoring sessions, hundreds of small business owners all over Louth are expected to learn new management, leadership and business skills to carry over to their own companies.

‘Accelerate’ is being rolled out across all the County and City Enterprise Board areas, following a successful pilot programme staged in 2011.

Minister Bruton also announced that last year the network of County and City Enterprise Boards, which includes the Louth County

Enterprise Board, jointly delivered enterprise training programmes to 27,103 owners and managers of small businesses, an increase of over 3,300 on the previous year (23,732 in 2010).

It is hoped that the new training initiative, which is delivered over a six-to-nine month period, will help existing business owners develop their companies even further.

Improving the management and productivity of Irish businesses is a key part of Action Plan for Jobs 2012.

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Man wants return to school after addiction destroyed life

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An 18-year-old youth who admitted a raft of offences including burglary and thefts and being on business premises as well as breaches of public order, received a three month suspended jail sentence.

Michael Cassidy of Mountainview, Point Road is already serving a three month sentence, Dundalk Court heard.

Garda Inspector Martin Beggy outlined that the offences occurred mainly in

March, April and May. He said he was found intoxicated on two days early in May at Point Road and Coes Road in the company of another man. On the latter occasion he also engaged in threatening behaviour.

Also in May he was found in the curtilage of Franks Furniture at the North Link Park after the alarm was activated.

He was summonsed for further public order offences in late April when he was direct-

ed to go home from outside the courthouse.

Within ten minutes he drew the attention again of Garda Nicola Gorman and became abusive to her, said the Inspector.

On March 25 he carried out a burglary at Lidl at Saint Helena breaking a window at the front and stole drink. He presented himself afterwards at the Garda Station admitting the offence.

A further offence the In-

spector outlined related to the stealing of a radio out of a car in which the defendant’s wallet was found containing identification.

Mr Lavery solicitor said the defendant accepted he had an addiction which was destroying his life. He had served the bulk of a three month sentence during which he had taken steps to deal with it.

He wished to recommence his education and do his Leaving Certificate.

Jim’s plea to councillors

Cllr Jim Ryan has called on Dundalk town councillors to make more of an effort when it comes to attending official functions.

Speaking at the June town council meeting, Cllr Ryan noted that just three out of twelve councillors had attended a book launch which celebrated the centenary

of Dundalk’s first power station.

“When we as a council give civic receptions or hold events for people we must be seen to support these events.

“There were three councillors in attendance at Canice O’Mahony’s book launch the other night and to be honest that’s really not good

enough.

“I understand that people will miss things due to work or holidays but councillors have to remember that we put ourselves forward for this job and going to these events is all part and parcel of that” Meanwhile Cllr Mark Deary has congratulated Brian Walsh for his work

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on the Olympic exhibition in Louth County museum describing it as ‘magnificent’.

“I was at the launch of the Olympic exhibition and I really have to praise the curator Brian Walsh for his magnificent work on this project “Ronnie Delany was speaking at the event

and he heaped praise on the exhibition saying that it should be a considered as a bedrock for a national sports museum.

“Hopefully after the Olympic Games in London we can update the exhibition with a few more medals from our athletes” added the green party councillor.

Meeting on household tax

The Dundalk Campaign against Household Water Taxes (CAHWT) group are holding a public information evening next Tuesday July 10 at 7pm in the Redeemer Family Resource Centre.

At this meeting there will be the launch of the local campaign’s Household Charge Information pack.

In this pack people

will be given information on what to do next and a step-by-step guide on how to fight against the charge.

Also, it will contain numbers of the local support group who are there to assist.

There is also another meeting planned for Thursday July 12 at 8pm in the Boys Club, Dunleer.

Lost Brothers at The Store

By Niamh Kirk

You may have seen them at the Electric Picnic, or heard of their performances at Glastonbury or the SXSW festivals, or even caught them on Other Voices and BBC’s The Culture Show or as they toured with Brendon Benson or the Handsome Family but The Lost Brothers are now coming to Dundalk. taking to the stage in the Spirit Store on July 6.

The Lost Brothers, or ‘Losties’ as they have bxcome affectionately dubbed, filter a medley of influences from dark folk and county to the rock and roll golden era and produce a sound that attracted unreserved praise from the likes of NME, Word magazine and Hot Press. Their 2010 debut album Trails of the Lonely was met with much acclaim as was their second, released in November 2011, So Long John Fante. The duo craft a song with a poetic backbone, layer it with soulful melodies and luscious harmonies – a powerful combination.

This is one of the bands few venue concerts in their summer touring schedule which is dotted with festival performances all over the UK and Ireland.

Ffion Kieran who is in second class at St. Francis NS, Blackrock has once again received an award for 100 % attendance during the past school year. Ffion received the award in 2011 also and hopes to make it three in a row in 2013. Her classmates and teachers are very proud of her.

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Hundreds of Life Savers Head to Dundalk

Dundalk Red Cross Committee - pictured in 2010 This week, over 1500 people representing 23 European countries will converge on Dundalk as the Irish Red Cross hosts the 2012 First Aid Convention in Europe, known as FACE.

D u n dalk’s streets, parks and shopping cen-

tres will be transformed into a series of mock emergency scenarios when the town welcomes the Red Cross volunteers for the annual event, held last year in Venice.

On Friday July 6, Minister for State, Paul Keogh will officially open

the event at a welcoming address in Dundalk Institute of Technology. This will be followed by an Emergency Services display by local Irish Red Cross Volunteers and the Emergency Aero medical Service (EAS) helicopter.

O n Friday at

6.30pmall participating countries will take part in a parade from Dundalk Shopping Centre to the Market Square and will be followed by en-

tertainment in the town centre.

O r ganisers have revealed that a surprise guest will also be on hand to join in the opening ceremony.

On Saturday teams will compete in a tough first aid competition which offers an opportunity for volunteers to showcase their first aid techniques

through reallife first aid scenarios.

In previous years, these staged scenarios have included simulations of car accidents, bike accidents, emergency labour etc. The details of this year’s scenarios will be kept under wraps until the competition kicks off.

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Chairman of the Irish Red Cross and native of Dundalk, Tom Horwell, said “We are looking forward to welcoming our European visitors to FACE 2012 in Dundalk.

“This is an opportunity to experience the wealth of cultural attractions that Ireland has to offer and will be a great boost to local tourism.”

Last year the Dundalk group represented Ireland in the

competition in Serbia where they finished third, and they will compete in Austria next year. The host country is unable to take part in the event, explained local PRO, Orla Sheridan.

“We are doing our best to let people know what will be happening over the weekend and to be aware that these are not real emergencies.

“A lot of work has gone into organising the

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Dundalk Red Cross youth members event and we hope it is a great success.

We are particularly grate-

ful to the likes of the Gardai, Civil Defence, TCCM and County Man-

ager for their support�, added Orla.

The Irish Red Cross

Dundalk Red Cross All-Ireland President’s Trophy Winners 2012.

Back L-R: David Nordon, Ryan Mulholland, Geraldine Lawless, Tom Horwell, Padraig Duffy and Paul Nordon.

Front: Marie Lawless and Orla Sheridan.

has an extensive network of volunteers throughout Ireland who sup-

port its role as an auxiliary to the State and also provide numerous ser-

vices such as first aid training, skin camouflage, and event cover.

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Ardee Concert Band head south Ardee Concert Band will travel to Clonakilty for the South of Ireland Band Competitions due to be held there on Saturday July 7.

The group has been putting a lot of preparation into their programme for the competition and also for the street performance, which they hope to give on Friday evening. The conductor for this year

is Brendan Breslin of the Band of An Garda Siochana.

Brendan has planned an interesting programme, as this is an entertainment style of competition. Forty members are due to travel, some are going for the whole weekend and the remainder are making a day trip in order to take part.

In recent weeks the Bohemian centre has been a hive of activity. On May 16 and 17, forty members sat the grade exams through the Royal Irish Academy of Music.

Special recognition must go to Rebecca Mc Eneany who received a distinction in Grade 3 saxophone On Friday May 25, the Awards Night was held where Grade Certificates were presented to members by Vice-chair-

person, Jen McKeever All members who started on band instruments last September were assessed recently by Laura Jones and these members will now form a new group within the band, a Junior Band where they will learn the basics of playing in a band before moving to join the Youth Band.

The Youth Band has been busy preparing a summer programme as they hope to perform in the locality a few times over the summer under the baton of John Gaynor. Even though school is out for summer, the Youth Band rehearsals keep going.

The Ardee Concert Band’s next performance will be at the Ardee Credit Union open day on Saturday July 14 and after that in Farmleigh on July 29.

Crowne Plaza concert Three of Dundalk’s finest musicians will take to the stage in the luxurious surroundings of the Crowne Plaza hotel as part of Kilkerley woman Donna Bates’ fundraising efforts to reach Ghana where she will help impoverished communities during a ten day visit.

John McIntyre, Zoe Conway and Stewart Agnew will showcase their considerable talents in what promises to be one of the gigs of the year on Friday July 6.

Tickets for this concert are available at a reduced price of €15 or €12 for students. They can be bought in 23 Seats Café, Crowe Street, Dundalk.

Some of the Realt na Maro pupils who took part in the ice cream party which was sponsored by HB and raised €482 in aid of Down Syndrome

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News

in Brief Leah Arrowsmith from Blackrock was the winner of the coloring competition at the Louth Agricultural Show

Unique family 5k run

The renowned An Grianan, Adult Education College will host a 5k run in aid of Down Syndrome on Sunday July 8 at 3pm.

There will be lots of activities on the day ranging from teddy bears picnic, bouncing castles, face painting, barbeque, and music.

There is a kids run also led by An Grianan’s own ‘Bear In The Woods’.

All are invited to take part on the day and join in the fun while helping to raise money for a worthy cause.

Louth ‘Music Generation’ celebrate Music Day Music Generation Louth celebrated National Music Day on June 21 with a free lunchtime concert in the Marshes Shopping Centre.

Louth Local Authorities Choir for Malawi kick started the event and were followed by the Dynamic Smiles, a group of violinists from St Oliver Plunkett’s Primary School, Blackrock.

Le Cheile from St Vincent’s,

The Magic Flutes, fiddler Sasha Stitt, guitarist Nathan McGreehan and singer songwriter Keenan Copas all performed on the day to a warm reception from the gathered crowed in the town centre shopping centre.

Music Generation Louth is a new music service for the county that aims to provide children and young people with access to high quality vocal and instru-

mental tuition.

The service is running a range of music summer schools for young people across the county throughout July and August, while classes in a wide range of musical instruments and singing are planned to commence from September.

Full details can be found at www.musicgenerationlouth.ie.

‘Louth Local Authorities Choir for Malawi’ at Music Generation celebration of National Music Day in the Marshes Shopping Centre.

Men found chairs on beach Two men who were caught with nine chairs in a car taken from a closed holiday centre in Omeath claimed they came across them on a beach while picking winkles.

Solicitor Sean T O’Reilly told Dundalk Court that Mareks Vovers (25) and Edgars Kiris (24), both with the same address at Ath Leathan, Racecourse Road, Dundalk accepted they should have been a “lot more diligent in ascertaining the ownership of the items in question.”

Vovers was also summonsed for driving without a licence and

not being insured on the occasion.

As the chairs were recovered and there was no loss or damage, Judge Flan Brennan applied the probation act on the theft charge against both defendants.

He fined Vovers €100 for not having a driving licence, and dismissed the insurance summons under the probation act.

The charges arose on October 10 last. Garda Inspector Martin Beggy said that locals saw people carrying chairs near the closed Tain Holiday Village.

Gardai found a car parked con-

taining nine chairs which were identified as belonging to the centre. Other items were recovered further down the beach. Both defendants were present, and Kris was asked for a driving licence and insurance.

Mr O’Reilly said that he produced a Latvian licence, and he understood he was insured.

He said while picking winkles on the date, they saw items on the beach and removed them.

He said that the tyres on their vehicle were cut when they came back to collect it.

Model T rally to visit Dundalk

Car enthusiasts will get the chance to view a selection of the industry’s iconic vehicles when the Irish Model T Rally visits Dundalk on July 7. The rally will leave will leave from Ballymascanlon Hotel for the Market Square via Blackrock. The rally will then move to Carlingford.

legal notice AN CHUIRT DUICHE THE DISTRICT COURT District Court Area of Dundalk District No. 6 TERRY BOYLE - APPLICANT (as Nominee of Blue Diamond Sports No. 2 Limited) To: The District Court Clerk, District Court Office, Courthouse, Dundalk. The Superintendent, An Garda Siochana, The Crescent, Dundalk.

The Town Clerk, Dundalk Town Council, Town Hall, Dundalk The Secretary, Louth County Council, County Hall, Millennium Centre, Dundalk The Chief Fire O ficer, Louth County Council, County Hall, St. Alphonsus Road, Dundalk.

AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTE that the above named Applicant of 8, Park Street, Dundalk, County Louth, as Nominee of Blue Diamond Sports No. 2 Limited will apply to the District Court sitting at Dundalk on the 26th day of July 2012 at 10.30 a.m. for a Certificate under Section 15 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956, authorising the issue of a Licence permitting Gaming at an Amusement hall or Funfare, namely“Amusements” situate at Number 8, Park Street, Dundalk in the said Court area.

The number and kind of games proposed to be carried on are as follows: 80 Gaming Machines.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Applicant will rely on the following matters in support of his Application.

1.The Applicant is not disqualified by Section 8 of the said Act from the promotion of Gaming under Section 6 or 7 thereof.

2.Forms of entertainment other than Gaming are also to be provided, to wit, (a) Kiddies Rides, 60 Video Games, etc.

Dated this 13th day of June, 2012. Brian Berrills & Company Solicitors, 5 Francis Street Dundalk, Co Louth.

Slimmer Grainne in seventh heaven

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By Paul Byrne

A Dundalk woman is in seventh heaven after shedding an impressive seven stone over the past two years.

Grainne Begley joined Unislim slimming club in 2010 determined to lose weight and get fit and healthy again and ever since she hasn’t looked back.

According to Grainne she feels much better in herself now and her confidence has improved since her weight loss.

“I’m absolutely delighted with myself to be honest. Before I joined Unislim, I wasn’t happy

Grainne Begley

with how I looked and I would have had low energy levels and felt tired all the time.” she explained.

“But since I’ve lost the seven stone I feel like a new woman and I’ve got so much energy and I feel much more confident with myself.

“Mary McArdle who runs the class has been great and it’s thanks to her that I’ve done so well.” added Grainne.

Grainne says she got rid of the weight by working hard in the gym as well as walking her dogs and sticking to the healthy eating plan.

‘I would say to anyone who has weight to lose, no matter how much or how little, don’t just talk about it, do something about it”, she added.

Man charged with assault

A 43-year-old man charged with an assault causing harm at a local bar, was returned for trial at Dundalk Circuit Court.

Bobby Matha from Willowdale, Bay Estate was sent forward from the District Court on Wednesday on bail of €1,000 with conditions that were relaxed that he

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8 Seater Limousine only *€100 per hour, perfect for birthday parties, surprises, the races, etc., *Dundalk area. A2B Limousines & Wedding Cars, Darver Co. Louth Tel 042 9379333 Mob 087 8056127 www. a2blimousines.ie Daly’s Gas & Oil Services Boiler services/breakdowns. For all your plumbing needs. RGI Certified. 087-3133681. Outside tap €50 supplied & fitted.

CHILDRENS ENTERTAINMENT Magician and Balloon Modeller available for all parties. Contact Odenni.

042-9372455 or 087-2473342.

SITUATIONS VACANT/WANTED Taxi Driver Required for Dundalk based taxi company. Flexible hours available. Email your details to ovocagroup@ gmail.com Reliable, hard working woman available for cleaning, ironing, babysitting in Dundalk area. Contact 086-1253957. Price per hour €8 CARER AVAILABLE Experienced Irish Lady. Will care for elderly. Day/Night. Flexible. 087-2676418 Personal Female 38, 5ft 2 brown hair, blue eyes, own house, no kids, would like to meet Male 38-50 single in same position Tel 087 6310827 LOST & FOUND: LOST: Box of fishing tackle at Greenore.

Please phone 085-1558141 MOTORS SKODA OCTAVIA 1.9 T.D.I. (2008) For Sale. Cheap Road Tax €151 per year. Full Skoda service history. 86,000 miles. Spotless. €9750. NCT March 2014. Phone 0894793687 PLANNING NOTICES DUNDALK TOWN COUNCIL We, Ecological Waste Management, intend

to apply for full planning permission for Partial Demolition of an Existing Commercial unit, Block A (Truck Retail Building with Ancillary Offices, Stores); Change of Use of Truck Retail / Repair Area to Materials Recovery Facility / Recycling Plant with Extensions and Alterations to Remaining Block A to include Tyre Bale Storage and Materials Deposit Areas, New Staff and Office Building, New Vehicular Entrance (with Associated Traffic Calming Measures to existing access road), New weigh-bridge, Truck Wash Area, Fuel Storage Unit, Partial demolition of and alterations to the Existing Commercial Building, Block D (Storage Building) to be reused as a dry materials storage area with all associated site development works at Coes Road Industrial Estate, Coes Road, Dundalk.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Dundalk Town Council: We Ogalas Limited intend to apply for full planning permission, for development at this site, Units 6 and 7, Dundalk Retail Park, Inner Relief Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

The development will consist of the provision of a mezzanine storage space of 176 sq.m and internal alterations at ground floor level. The proposed unit will have a total GFA of 2,046 sq.m.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dundalk Town Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.

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Appliances

Builder

Couriers

Driveways

Blinds

Carpet Cleaning

Conservatories/Windows/Sunrooms

Electrical

Gardening

Builder Gravel

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Gardening

Sliding Wardrobes

Plumbing

Top Soil

Windows

Patios & Paving

Plant Hire

Skips

Skips

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Upgrading works commence at VEC schools and centres The end of the state examinations has paved the way for the commencement of a comprehensive programme of refurbishment works across most VEC schools and centres for education.

The VEC plan to have all of the works completed in time for when students return to school at the end of August.

Dr. Pádraig Kirk, CEO of Co. Louth VEC said, “we are delighted to be in a position to undertake various upgrading works at a number of our sites again this year”.

The largest of the refurbishment projects will take place at O Fiaich College. The school’s

art rooms are set to experience a complete overhaul as part of the works. The existing Art and Crafts rooms will be demolished, two new larger rooms will be constructed and their layout will be radically redesigned.

Two new separate smaller rooms will also be constructed to facilitate both specialised photography training and Art decor teaching.

When completed the art teaching accommodation at the school will be among the best in the country. Last year, Home Economics facilities at the school were significantly upgraded.

New pedestrian and car park

entrance gates will be erected at Bush Post-primary School in Riverstown, while plans will also be progressed for the construction of three new general classrooms.

Minor internal works will commence at the Former Boys Technical School at Chapel St. in Dundalk where the recently closed Tara Education Centre operated.

This work is to provide classroom and administration space for the county’s music programme. The local Music Generation (Louth) programme is set to run music classes at the centre in a range of instruments from this September.

PayPal open their new Dundalk base

Continued from Page 1 the Middle East and Africa. The company are still advertising positions within the new call centre and are hoping to see the number of employees in the Dundalk call centre rise to 200 by the end of the year.

The company plans to expand over the next three years and aims to employ 1,000 people in Dundalk

by 2015. PayPal is expected to bring a much welcomed economic boost to the area as it integrates into the wider business community.

Not only does the company hope to quickly become a leader in Dundalk Business community, but it has already forged a strong relationship with Dundalk Institute of Technology. The student

population in DkIT stand to benefit greatly from the support the company can offer as well as having access to internships, part-time and long-term job opportunities within the company.

Louise Phelan, vice president of global operations for PayPal in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said she is delighted to welcome the first employees to Dundalk.

“Our new employees have joined PayPal at an exciting time. Our vision is to help people pay for things anytime, anywhere and on any device connected to the internet. We’re making money work better for consumers and businesses at a time when the line between the online world and the high street is breaking down.

Our new teammates in Dundalk

will help us create the future of money.”

One of the major factors that motivated the company to select Dundalk was that there was an impressive skill base here. A lot of effort by the Local Authorities, business leaders and community leaders went into highlighting the areas qualities and helped them choose Dundalk as their location

as well as helping to facilitate the company once they had made the announcement.

Declan Murphy said, “On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce I would like to welcome PayPal with open arms and wish them every success in their plans to develop. They are going to be an asset to not only Dundalk but the whole North East Region.”

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CHEVROLET CRUZE STATION WAGON

The new Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon has been launched and will probably go on sale late 2012, early 2013.

We should see a choice of three engines and three trim levels ‘LS’, ‘LT’ and ‘LTZ at launch.

The LS is powered by a 124PS 1.6-litre engine, it comes with air conditioning, follow-me-

home headlamps, electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors, front electric windows with ‘express down’ facility, roof rails rear and boot 12v power sockets, cargo restraint hooks, remote central door locking, electronic boot release, ESC and traction control.

The LT adds a leather steering wheel and gear knob, front

fog lamps, rear parking distance sensors, cruise control, electric rear windows and 16-inch alloy wheels to the mix, and is offered with a choice of 1.6-litre 124PS petrol, 1.8-litre 141PS petrol Auto or 1.7-litre 130PS diesel engines.

The LTZ model adds a seveninch colour display screen, sat nav, Bluetooth, rain-sensing

wipers, an electrochromatic selfdipping mirror, automatic lighting control, rear parking sensors with rear view camera, electronic climate control and 17-inch alloys. It comes with the 1.7-litre 130PS diesel engine only, coupled to a sixspeed manual gearbox.

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