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Wednesday 21st March, 2012. Vol. 5, Issue 12. 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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By Paul Byrne

A Ravensdale man and his family were at White Hart Lane last Saturday evening to witness at first-hand the shocking scenes as Bolton Wanderers Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the pitch.

Seamus Gregory and his family attended the match as they celebrated his son Shane’s 13th birthday. However the game would last just 41 minutes as Bolton Wanderers’ former England Under 21 international midfielder, collapsed close to the centre circle.

“I bought Shane a ticket for the FA Cup game against Bolton for his 13th birthday as he’s a big Spurs fan and myself, my wife and three children travelled over to London on Saturday.” explained Seamus.

“We met up with my wife’s sister and her two children over there and the kids got to meet some of the Spurs players before

By Niamh Kirk Residents in Pearse Park are reeling this week after being scammed out of as much as €500.

On Saturday evening, a well dressed, well mannered young woman called into houses in Pearse Park and told them she was going to do a 10k run in support of children’s charity Barnardos. The woman would claim that a neighbour had sent her to the house, the person having been recommended as a TOP: Birthday boy Shane charitable individual. She Gregory meets Tottenham’s Gareth Bale. knew the first names of LEFT: Cousins, Siobhan, many people in the area Shane, Ben, Alex and Gavin look forward to the game and a basic knowledge of local tit-bits adding been lying there for about ten a degree of authenticity and her casual nature minutes.

“Nobody in the crowd knew indicated there was what was going on to be honest. nothing questionable.

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FA Cup trip was birthday treat

the match which added to the sense of excitement of the occasion” “We were all sitting in with the Spurs fans enjoying the atmos-

phere when we noticed Muamba lying face down on the ground near the end of the first half.

There were a lot of medics all around him and he must have

Warning over ‘charity’ scam

Party atmosphere for Dundalk’s parade

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afternoon as the annual St Patrick’s Day Up to 25,000 people parade made its way lined the streets of through town.

On a lovely spring Dundalk on Saturday

By Paul Byrne

afternoon, large crowds turned up to watch the parade start off down Patrick’s St with over 60 floats taking part in the event.

The party atmosphere on the streets was soon

in full swing as Louth footballer Shane Lennon and Elanna Vallely acted as Grand Marshals of the parade.

More than 60 community groups, brass bands, charities and businesses

took part in the celebrations which entertained both young and old along the packed streets.

Jimmy Cumiskey, Chairman of this year’s St Patrick’s Day committee was delighted

with the turnout for the parade.

“We were all very happy with how the parade went this year. Obviously there was a lot of time put into it and it was great to see the peo-

Cuchulainn (Shane Lennon) and Queen Medb (Elanna Valelly) were Grand Marshals of the St Patricks Day Parade this year, representing the Tain March

Rag Week hopes to top €8k

By Niamh Kirk

DkIT’s Rag week was one of their most exciting and successful yet.

The students selected two charities, Barnardos and to the Gary Kelly Foundation, to donate their funds to.

While the total raised is not yet in and the Students Union do hope to top last year’s figure which came in at around €8000.

Much of the chaos in local estates that has been seen in previous years was not present during this year’s RAG week.

Residents associations in

the area appear happier this year with the students’ antics than in previous years.

Families in College Heights cleaned up the neighbourhood over three days and hired a contractor to help them.

The residents praised the few students who came out on Sunday to help clean up the estate. James Clarke the Students Union President was out with other students ensuring that the area was left in the way it was found.

“There was one house in particular that was just a mess; the outside of it was destroyed. I had to call the

landlord, not to complain, there is no point anymore but to tell him that the house was being destroyed” said one resident of the estate.

The landlord went to check on his property promptly and informed the resident that had alerted him that the house had suffered considerable internal damage too.

“To be fair, on Sunday it appears that the students from the worst offending house were out cleaning-up and collecting rubbish in black bags” said one Rockfield resident.

The DkIT SU do encourage students to ‘as much as

Ciara, Leah and Paul Reilly enjoying the parade on Saturday

Gardai renew appeal for information Gardai investigating the discovery of the bodies of two men in a burnt out car in Ravensdale Car Park on March 7 are renewing the appeal for information.

The two men were identified as Anthony Burnett (31) from Croke Villas Dublin 3

and Joseph Redmond, (25) from Ballybough House, Ballybough. Both men were last seen in Dublin in the early afternoon of Wednesday, the 7th March .

Investigating Officers are anxious to trace their movements until the discovery of

their bodies at Ravensdale Park, Dundalk at approximately 11pm later that night.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Dundalk Garda Station 042-9388400, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666111 or any Garda Station.

possible keep out of situations of conflict however when this is alcohol fuelled, incidents do occur’.

On Friday social networks were alight with talk of a large fight that had occurred the night before and last week images of the scuffle emerged online.

The images show up to 15 people fighting in the middle of the road on Earl St as well as a large congregation of onlookers. The images were uploaded and distributed via social media sites and emails.

Gardaí reported 22 Public Order offices total during Rag Week.

ple of Dundalk come out and enjoy the event.

“There was a lot of variety in the floats this year and it was great to see the town so busy and all the shops open and doing great business” said Jimmy.

“We were lucky with the weather as well which obviously helped and I’d like to thank the

people of Dundalk who have been very supportive in bringing together community involvement and sponsorship from local businesses “ added Jimmy.

The theme for this year’s festival was ‘Land of Legends... and Full of Life’ which is based around the story of The Tain.

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Dundalk FC announce student promotion for visit of UCD Dundalk FC have announced a special ‘Student Promotion’ for the visit of ‘The Students’, UCD to Oriel Park on Friday night at 7.45pm.

Anyone with a valid Student Card can gain entry to the game for just €5.

The promotion is the first of a number that will be run during the club’s home fixtures this season, with a special ten-year anniversary celebration of the 2002 FAI Cupwinning team set for early April when

the Lilywhites take on Shelbourne.

“The Student Night will be the first of many promotions that will be run throughout the season, which will be aimed at introducing new fans to Dundalk FC and Oriel Park,” Club Promotion Officer Dean Arrowsmith said.

“We are also not neglecting the current fan that has supported us through thick and thin, and we will have plenty of promotions that will Pictured launching the promotion is David Branagan, Vice-President DKIT Students’ Union, first-team players John Mountney and Luke Daninterest them also.” ville, and Conor McDonald, one of the most exciting young players at Oriel Park who spent last week on work experience at the club.

Warning over ‘charity’ scam

By Niamh Kirk

Residents in Pearse Park are reeling this week after being scammed out of as much as €500.

On Saturday evening, a well dressed, well mannered young woman called into houses in Pearse Park and told them she was going to do a 10k run in support of children’s charity Barnardos. The woman would claim that a neighbour had sent her to the house, the person having been recommended as a charitable individual. She knew the first names of many people in the area and a basic knowledge of local tit-bits adding a degree of authenticity and her casual nature indicated there was

nothing questionable.

Many of the residents handed over an average €20, signed her sponsorship card and wished her the best of luck. It is not known exactly how much she managed to scam out of the residents in the area but it is approximated that about €500 was given to the woman in good faith.

She then got into a silver car before making a speedy exit from the estate. Unfortunately nobody managed to get the registration number of the car.

In an effort to prevent anyone else becoming the victim of these scammers one resident issued a warning last week to people in Dundalk to be aware of their methods. He also offered advice on how to avoid becoming

a victim yourself. He also encouraged people to lookout for their neighbours, particularly those living alone.

‘Do not give money to people you do not know - no matter how good cause they seem to be representing, genuine charities will not have agents calling house to house to collect money for them”, he explained.

The Children’s charity last week said “If a member of the public is unsure as to whether the fundraiser is legitimate, Barnardos would advise that they ask for identification and a letter of authentication which is provided by Barnardos to genuine fundraisers.”

“Barnardos depend on the support of official fundraisers

and door-to-door direct debit fundraisers to raise vital funds for the charity. The children’s charity encourage anyone who is suspicious or uncomfortable of a caller at their door to contact 1850 222 300 where the Barnardos fundraising team holds a list of active fundraisers who have registered with them”, a spokesperson said.

They also listed some things to look out for including that the sponsorship card is an envelope with a Barnardos logo, on-street bucket collectors should have a Garda permit and they stated that fundraisers never ask for cash and always have official Direct debit mandates. They also carry a folder of information on the charity and a photo ID.

Interesting talk on The Táin

An interesting talk on the Táin will take place at St Vincents Secondary School, Seatown in Dundalk on Thursday March 22 at 8pm.

The speaker is Paul Gosling and the title of his talk is ‘Placing names and naming places: rereading Táin Bó Cúailnge in Louth’.

Dundalk native, Paul Gosling has extensive knowledge of the town and of the local associations of the Táin.

He writes that the most famous of tales, the Táin Bó Cúailnge features ‘Delga in Muirtheimne’ (Dundalk) and it appears to have been one of the chief places from which Cúchulainn and Laeg, his charioteer, harassed the armies of Connacht on their journey to Cooley.

The Táin Bó Cuailnge is the story of the Cattle Raid of Cooley.

Queen Maeve invaded Ulster to

steal the Brown Bull of Cooley so she would be equal in wealth with her husband, Aillil, who owned the White-horned Bull.

Cúchulainn defended Ulster single-handed, because the Ulster warriors were afflicted by the Curse of Macha. Maeve brought the Brown back to Connacht.

When the White-horned Bull saw the Brown, they fought and killed each other.

News

in Brief Dangerous driving

A 30 year-old motorist who was observed by a Garda overtaking on a white line and also coming to a bend was prosecuted on two counts of dangerous driving. Alvydas Reiza 84, Highfield, Carrickmacross was stated on the occasion to be leaving his partner and mother of his child to a bus in Dundalk from Carlingford. He was fined €250 in respect of each of the offences at Carnroe, Kilkerley and Channonrock on November 13 last. Garda Inspector Martin Beggy said Garda William Lynch was in his private car when he saw the defendant perform the overtaking manoeuvres in- Leah McArdle, Jordan Harper and Louise McCaughey at the St Patricks celebrations volving three other cars. in Redeemer school

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Over to you What is the best advice your mother has ever given you?

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News

in Brief Patricia Thompson and Kathleen McCartney The best bit of advice our mother gave us was when she said “Never a borrower nor a lender be”.

Mervyn Thompson I’d say the best advice my mother ever gave me was when she told me to never get married. Unfortunately I never listened to her!

Dolores and Kirsty Thornton

Sean McCartney

My mother always told me to look after myself, not to drink or smoke too much and just to look after myself really.

Kirsty’s mam is always telling her to read her schoolbooks and to do her homework.

My mother used to always tell us to save our money for a rainy day. I probably should have took more note of her to be honest.

Eamonn McCarroll When I was a youngster my mother would always say to me “Never grow up”. So I never have.

Search for Leprechauns Woman forced to resumes in Carlingford steal to provide

for her children

The large crowd at the start of the 2011 Leprechaun Hunt

The crowds will gather in the Cooley Peninsula once again this weekend as the National Leprechaun Hunt in Carlingford is happening on next Sunday March 25.

Following its official designation as an EU Special Protection Area for Little People in 2010, Carlingford has been thronged with visitors to view the only authentic Leprechaun artefacts known to exist in Ireland.

Just over 20 years ago,

the suit and bones of a leprechaun were found on The Slieve Foy mountain by the late, well known businessman PJ O Hare. He discovered them after hearing a faint crying and when he went to investigate, he was shocked to find the suit of a leprechaun, along with coins and bones.

This sparked the original Leprechaun Hunt which was held on the Easter Sunday of 1989, attracting 4,000 visitors to the region.

Kevin Woods, who led the original hunt and a member of the Leprechaun Preservation working group said: “We will have 100 ‘leprechauns’ with a total cash amount of €2000.

They will be located on the side of the mountain to the right of the SPA and hope to raise a lot of money for charity. However, we ask that if people come across a real Leprechaun that they will allow them to pass and not try to capture them.

“Slieve Foy is now recognised as the home of the last Leprechauns of Ireland and we know there are 236 currently living on the mountain. It is important that they are safe, happy and we do not allow them to become extinct”, added Kevin.

Prospecting licences will be sold on the day at €5 and registration begins at 1pm.

Only carriers of authenticated licences will be allowed on the mountain that day.

A Judge requested to hear from a Child Care Manager after it was claimed a 29-year-old Latvian woman was stealing for her children. It was alleged she had “no visible source of income” and was refused social welfare.

Judge William Hamill adjourned to March 28 to hear from the Child Care Manager. He remanded the defendant on continuing bail.

Guna Levcenkova a mother of five of 366, Beechmount Drive, Dundalk has been appearing at the local court for shoplifting, involving food and clothing from a year ago, and allegedly committed offences recently, all of which she

admitted.

In that time her solicitor Sean T O’Reilly said she received three sums of €600. She had appealed and made a further appeal on February 28 against not being granted social welfare and a decision was awaited He said he had written to the HSE on several occasions from last March on her behalf regarding the plight of her children. He received four replies, but in his view there was no meaningful response.

He said the defendant had disclosed she had worked at different times picking winkles and at farming activities picking crops .She had been assessed and granted a

medical card for herself and her five children.

The Probation Service had completed a report and in their view the family was in an extreme situation of hardship.

The solicitor for the HSE said a house visit was carried out recently and the fridge was full of food and the heating on.

Judge Hamill remarked the case had “some worrying aspects” that went above and beyond the crimes.

He was told charitable donations were obtained to cover the ESB before Christmas and there was now a bill of €500 approximately and rent of approximately €400 to be paid.

Wellington Hall Project The Wellington Hall Project is holding a Good as New clothing sale on Saturday Monday March 24 in the Wellington Hall, St Mary’s Road, Dundalk. Ladies, gents and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories will be on sale as well as a gift stall and refreshments.

Doors open at 11am and the sale will finish at 4pm.

Anyone wishing to donate clothing (must be in good condition) can leave it to the hall on Thursday or Friday evening from 7pm9pm. All proceeds from the event will go to the refurbishment of the Wellington Hall which is celebrating it’s bicentenary this year. For more information email wellingtonhallproject@gmail.com or call 0879856137.

Patsy Kelly 5k Run Clan na Gael GFC in association with North East Runners are holding the Patsy Kelly 5k Run on Saturday March 31 at 6.30pm.

All money raised from the event will go to the Simon Community, where Patsy had spent time as a volunteer.

Entry fee is €15 and will include, chip timing, T-shirt for all runners, category prizes and after race refreshments.

Register online with www. runireland.com/event/enter, or deliver completed form plus entry fee to: Paul Gray, Clan na Gael Bar, Ecco Road, Dundalk, any evening after 8pm.

Details from Paul on 087 6455566 or Jim Gonnelly on 087 7940891. Entry forms available from clubmembers.

Separated Parents Next meetings of Parents Separated Support Group will take place on April 3 and 17. Those wishing on attending the meetings should phone Val on 085 7303609. Cost €5 from 7:30 till 9:00pm. At: Social Services Building, 15a Clanbrassil St.Visit www. parentsseparated.org.

Margaret Reid, Amy Murphy, Abbie Walls, Katy Gray and Zoe Lee at the St Patrick’s celebrations in Redeemer school

Quartet to play at Annaverna House The Herbert Quartet, which features local girl Aoife Dennedy, will perform at Anaverna Hosue, Ravensdale, on Friday March 30 as part of an Irish tour.

The Herbert Quartet was formed by four Irish cellists - Ben Cashell, Peggy Nolan, Aoife Dennedy and Paul Grennan, all of whom studied at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester. They had first met when they were students at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin. They began to play together in

the prestigious RNCM cello ensemble, where they were inspired to set up their own cello quartet.

The quartet members have performed extensively around England and Ireland in venues such as the Wigmore Hall, the Royal Festival Hall and the National Concert Hall of Ireland. They will also be giving workshops at three of their old primary schools where they hope to share their love of the cello repertoire with the children and inspire the next generation of Irish cellists.

Returned for trial

Sean Murphy (38) 7, Bellfield View, Heynestown was returned for trial for the alleged cultivation of cannabis. He faces three counts, which also include being in possession of drugs and having them for the purpose of sale or supply on May 23 last year at Old Golf Links Road, Blackrock. He was remanded on continuing bail at Dundalk Court on Wednesday to appear at Dundalk Circuit Court on April 17.

Blackrock man aims to help out in Haiti

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Blackrock man, Justin Brayden, is putting his event planning expertise to charitable use this Friday hoping to raise enough money to travel to Haiti where he will volunteer on construction and education projects as part of the UCDVO programme. (UCD Volunteers Overseas).

Two of the country’s top tribute acts “Daft Funk” and “De_mau5” are among the line up for the charity concert in aid of The Haiti Volunteering Project which will take place in The Fariways Hotel on Friday March 23.

Since the devastation of the earthquake that destroyed over 220,000 lives in January 2010, places like Port-au Prince and Gros Morne (where Justin will be travelling) are still heavily dependent on foreign aid and relief

Justin Brayden

efforts.

Justin is giving up his summer to travel to some of the most badly affected areas and help with the building of schools and facilities that many Haitians have been without for over two years.

As a student in UCD, Brayden is heavily involved in the organising of events for different clubs and societies within the college.

Using contacts he has made through his time at UCD, Brayden has roped in the support of two nationally renowned tribute acts (“Daft Funk” and “De_mau5”) who promise to offer something you wouldn’t normally expect on a night out in town.

“It’s a one-off event designed so that people are getting incredible value for money seeing these acts and at the same time are supporting a phenomenal cause.”

The event will be held in The Conference Centre of The Fairways Hotel. Tickets for the event are €8 each and are available on the door. Doors open at 11pm.

Man offensive at racetrack Gardai were called to the local racetrack to deal with a 50 year-old local man who became abusive to them and refused to give his name and address.

Patrick O’Brien of 127, Marian Park was summonsed as a result on four counts under the

pubic order act, including being intoxicated and threatening and abusive.

He was put back at Dundalk Court on Wednesday for a report to see whether he was suitable to do community service. The case was adjourned to May 9th.

Garda Inspector Martin Beggy said the Gardai were requested to attend the stadium by security staff on March 2 last.

The defendant used quite a number of expletives to the two Gardai who went there.

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Pete Treanor’s

Local family witness Muamba scare

Weekly Quiz

Rock and Pop Who had a No 1 hit with ‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’?

The Bible In what Book of The Bible is the story of Cain and Abel told?

Literature What book tells of the love story of Catherine and Heathcliff?

Local Which band leader ran a landmark public house in Barrack St for many years?

History The British fought the Battle of Roark’s Drift against what race of people?

Sport Prestbury Park is the proper name for what sports venue?

GAA Paddy O’Rourke is the manager of what se-

nior football county?

Musicals What are the two rival gangs in West Side Story?

Movies Who directed the Scream series of horry films?

Folk Music Who wrote ‘It’s a Long Way from Clare to Here’?

This Week’s Stinker ‘Carl and the Passions’ was an early name for which American group?

—this week’s answers—

Tommy Smyth who is from Knockbridge will be featured on a new television programme celebrating the lives of Irish people in New York.

Gaeil Nua Eabhrac, a new two part documentary series, will use the 250th anniversary of the New York St Patrick’s Parade on March 17 2011 to provide a background, context and vehicle, to examine the modern realities of the Irish in New York.

Tommy is one of the best known Irish personalities in New York having established himself as ESPN’s full-time soccer football analyst.

The Louth man will reflect on his 47 years

the USA, Tommy made a brave move and called ESPN, telling them that they couldn’t possibly cover the event without him. The listened but didn’t hire him. Soon after however, he got a call out of the blue from an ESPN producer asking Tommy would he join a team who were covering the Brazilian Football league. Seventeen years later he is a massive TV personality.

His status as one of the best known Irishmen in America was confirmed when he was selected as Grand Marshal of the New York St Patrick’s Day parade in 2008.

Gaeil Nua Eabhrac will be aired on TG4 Friday March 23 at 7.30pm.

Musical Easter Workshops Music Generation Louth, Louth’s new music service established last year with Co. Louth VEC as the lead partner and seed funding from U2 and the Ireland Funds, will host a range of activities over the Easter holiday period that are guaranteed to keep young musicians busy.

It has been announced that locally renowned musician Zoe Conway will lead a series of traditional music workshops for children and young people.

These workshops will take place at O’Fiaich College

in Dundalk on Monday and Tuesday, April 2 and 3. The same workshops will also run at Droichead Arts Centre in Drogheda on Wednesday and Thursday, April 4 and 5.

For those with tastes in classical music, Music Generation Louth’s expert team of string tutors will also be facilitating two days of orchestral workshops for young string players aged between 7 and 12 years.

These will take place at Droichead Arts Centre in Drogheda on Monday,

1. Stevie Wonder 2. Genesis 3. Wuthering Heights 4. Luke Leonard 5. The Zulus 6. Cheltenham race course 7. Armagh 8. Sharks and Jets 9. Wes Craven 10. Ralph McTell. Stinker – The Beach Boys.

Threatened man over telephone Keith McGahon (40) 13, Ascal Emer, The Ferns, Blackrock who admitted threatening to leave paralysed a man he sold air bags to was bo und to the peace for 12 months. He was also fined €250.

Dundalk Court heard there had been a dispute over the business deal between the two parties with one of the air bags not working.

McGahon was alleged to have said he would tie the complainant to a

April 2 and in O Fiaich College, Dundalk on Tuesday, April 10.

These classical music sessions will cater for both new and existing players. They will give those with some experience the chance of playing as part of an orchestra, while newcomers will be provided with the opportunity to try out a range of stringed instruments, both big and small.

Music Generation Louth is a new music service for the county that aims to help children and young

From page 1 actually still alive but in a “None of us realised critical condition” just how serious the poor “Obviously it was a fella’s condition was at horrible experience and that stage. Then the sta- it was terrible for the childium announcer told dren to witness but we everybody that the match are all very happy to hear had to be abandoned and the positive news reports the seriousness of the sit- about his condition over uation became apparent”, the last day or two and recalled Seamus. hopefully he’ll make a full “As we were leaving recovery” added Seamus. the stadium people were A statement from saying that Muamba had the hospital in London died and there was just a which is treating Fabrice very strange eerie atmos- Muamba confirmed on phere about the place. Monday evening that the We went to a pub near 23 year old has started to people up to eighteen years White Hart Lane and we recognise family memof age access music tuition seen a newsflash on the bers and respond to their in their local area. It is led telly saying that he was questions.

by Co Louth VEC and is part of Music Generation, a national programme for music education initiated

by Music Network with funding from U2 and the Ireland Funds. Create Louth and Co. Louth VEC have provided local partnership income.

For further details and booking contact: musicgeneration@louthvec.ie or by telephone at 042 93 64635. Places are limited, early booking is advised. Shane Gregory with Tottenham’s Ledley King

vehicle and drive him round town until he had no legs.

He also was alleged to have racially abused him during a ten minute telephone call recorded by the complainant on April 19 2010.

Solicitor Niall McGahon explained that the defendant’s mother was seriously ill and he left intensive care where she was to deal with the call.

He had a number of difficulties

for a man of his age and very reduced circumstances as a result.

It was a very isolated incident, added Mr. Lavery.

Garda Inspector Martin Beggy, prosecuting, said the complainant was getting no satisfaction when he communicated with McGahon.

The latter was extremely angry at him ringing at all times. The complainant used a different phone then to ring him on the occasion.

Tommy to feature on TG4 documentary

Tommy Smyth as New York Grand Marshal in 2008

in America and he talks about the NY GAA and its famous home, Gaelic Park. He spells out the historical importance of it for the Irish community and tells how he played there for his home county in his younger years. He recounts his opportunist nature explaining, when the regular match com-

mentator retired how he offered himself as his replacement. He got the job.

Tommy became the best-known face and voice in Gaelic Park for years and years, commentating on every match that was played there.

In 1994 the Soccer World Cup was held in

Senator critical of Stapleton Place cycle lanes

Matthew, Shea, Karl and Dylan Campbell enjoy the parade last Saturday.

By Niamh Kirk

Senator Mary Moran last week questioned the value for money achieved by the installation of cycle lanes to Stapleton Place and called for a full review of the project.

Dundalk Town Council was criticised in the Seanad last week when Senator Mary Moran

brought up the changes to Stapleton Place an Order of Business in a Seanad sitting.

The Labour Senator said “As a result of the new cycle lanes, the area presents a safety hazard for residents. Residents living on the left hand side of the road face cyclists if they get out on the passenger side of a car and face oncoming traffic if they get out on the right

hand side.”

The layout of the roads and the degree of danger to the resident and inconveniences to people who regularly take that route were laid bare.

“No matter from what door they emerge, they are emerging into traffic”, added Senator Moran who pointed out that she is in favour of

the installation of cycle lanes.

The Council administration and locally elected officials were at odds over the changes at the last council meeting. Councillors heavily criticised the failure to consult the residents in the area prior to the works beginning.

Dundalk Town Council has been informed by the Department of Transport of the ‘design

issues’ including interaction between cars and cyclists at certain junctions, car parking along the cycle route and the visibility of the kerb installed to separate the cycle track from the road.

The Council have since agreed to conduct an audit on the safety issues raised.

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St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Redeemer National School

By Paul Byrne

Ard Easmuinn was a sea of green last Wednesday as the boys and girls of the Redeemer National school put on a special St Patricks Day celebration which included singing, dancing and even an Irish Macarena!

Children aged between three and 12 were dressed from head to toe in green as they enthusiastically celebrated La Fheile Phadraig. Parents looked on proudly as boys and girls from various classes sang and danced under the watchful eyes of their teachers.

The celebrations included all the pupils doing an

Aoinheann Brown, Naoise Mackin, Sarah Davison and Bethany Reid at the Redeemer school St Patricks celebrations

Irish version of the Spanish song ‘Macarena’ and also featured ceili dancing and singing.

Principal O’Rourke thanked the Parents Association and teachers for giving up their time and

helping to put on such a fantastic show. He also remarked how impressed he was with the amount of Irish being spoken during the event and praised all who had helped decorate the hall with shamrocks

and flags.

Schoolteacher Miss Matthews said the children had been practising for two weeks for the event and everybody was delighted with how they all performed.

Local actor J P McKenna is featuring in RTE Storyland’s Webisodes JP is starring in the current webisode of ‘The Begrudgers’, a comedy based in Co Cavan and features Nobby and Snout. The two men spend their days in a grotty bar hurling abuse at anyone with the misfortune of being in their eyeline. However they will have their world turned upside down and JP is J P McKenna

one of the dodgy characters the duo encounter on their journey.

The popular series is in its fourth year and has been credited with giving opportunities to some of Ireland’s most promising actors, director and producers.

The episode is on the RTE website.ie/storyland.

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Pictures from St Patrick’s Parade

Jack and Mieszka Mroczek

Front: Edward, Saidhbh and Ben Wogan and Aaron Spaighte. Behind: Vicki and Sean Spaighte

Sam, Kevin, Suki and Joe Sweeney

Polish group, Mtody Torun represented Polish culture in Dundalk

Taylor Reid and Thomas Kelly

Noel Mc Entegert a member of Knockbridge Vintage Club, driving his Massey

James and Sam McDonagh

Mtody Torun represented Polish culture in Dundalk

Sean and Cian Spaighte

Roland Baba enjoys the Some of the characters from Pelican Promotions meet the crowds parade

Mary and PJ Farrell

Erin and Cormac Myers

Niall Carron and Sarah O’Reilly

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Baby story a reminder of challenges being faced

By Niamh Kirk

A former Cura counsellor in the area reminded people that despite advancement in attitudes to unmarried mothers, many women do still face tough choices. Charlotte Kearney was so moved by the story of Helen Ward, the woman who was found as a newborn on the Marshes Road 44 years ago, it brought back near forgotten memories of the difficulties faced by women in the area.

She also says that many women still face difficult choices on learning of their pregnancy and that support is there.

The story of a child found in a phone booth wrapped-up with a warm bottle struck a chord with a counsellor who supported many women during their pregnancies for almost 35 years. Charlotte was one of the first pregnancy counsel-

lors in the area and was there when the first Cura office in Dundalk opened. The picture she paints of the pressures on women at the time is bleak.

“There would be a knock on the door but by the time you answered they could be gone, or the phone would ring but no one would speak. There was such a sense of fear and horror that their pregnancy would be discovered. It was the hardest decision a women had to face.” said Charlotte.

“They could not tell anyone, they were afraid to tell their parents and the family doctor.”

Charlotte recalled having to conduct pregnancy tests in the back of cars because many women were too afraid to be seen near the centre. Women would visit the offices in Jocelyn Street from Cork and Limerick, too afraid to be seen seeking help in their own locality.

What is truly harrowing about the

situation that prevailed at the time was that it was their own family, friends and neighbours that these women were afraid of.

“When I read about Helen’s story, it was so emotive, it reminded me of how hard the decision was for so many women.” she added The Cura centre that opened in Dundalk 35 years ago is still here and there is still a demand for their support from concerned mothers to be and their families.

Cura Dundalk are currently witnessing a in change in attitudes to unplanned pregnancy in the past few months. “For many a pregnancy might not have been a crisis a year ago, but people are worried that they won’t have a job, and may panic over how they can afford to care for the child.

“Counselling is really about listening while someone comes to a decision that they feel comfortable with”, she added.

SONG bring Joseph back to Town Hall

Claire O’Brien

Kylan Ross

With “a crash of drums, a flash of light,” Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the internationally acclaimed musical explodes onto the Tain Theatre stage March 29 to April 1.

Award winning group, SONG will present this youth production for three nightly performances and a matinee performance on Sunday April 1 Featuring a cast of 55 young people aged from 10, this promises to be a show not to be missed.

Noted for its family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s spectacular Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has

been delighting audiences worldwide for over 40 years.

“In these challenging economic times,” says Terese Dunne, Director of Joseph, “we thought this lighthearted, fun, and enchanting musical would be a terrific antidote to today’s headlines.

We have an amazing cast lined up including Kylan Ross in the title role of Joseph and Claire O’Brien as the rock ‘n roll Narrator. Playing the role of the Rock and Roll Pharaoh is Daire Stanley and he is sure to be a big hit in this show”.

The fantastic 11 brothers include Cathal Grennan, Cormac Todd, Barry Dunne, Ronan O’Shea, Aisling McCabe, Leann Carroll, Saoirse Kelly,

Orna Doohan, Megan Crilly, Ben Murphy and Harry Todd. There are 11 Dancing and Singing Wives, 6 Dancers and a 20 strong Choir aged 10 to 14, this show is guaranteed to have you singing and clapping along.

With the cast of 60 singers, dancers and musicians, dazzling scenery and lights, and over 100 colorful costumes including Joseph’s famous Technicolor coat, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a musical spectacular not to be missed.

Tickets available from An Tain Theatre, Town Hall, Dundalk, tel 042 93 92919. Ticket prices are €15 for nightly performances and €12 for the matinee.

One of Jazz’s finest guitarists Mike Nielsen is set to play in the Spirit Store this Sunday March 25 with Dundalk’s own James Mackin (drums). The pair will be joined by one of the brightest new stars to the scene, Sam Commorford on sax and Dan Callaghan on Double Bass. .

Mr Nielsen has played with some of the world leading artists

including Kenny Wheeler, Larry Coryell and Dave Liberman.

Teaching since 1979 he lectures the world over on jazz guitar, improvisation and composition.

He currently lectures in DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama.

James has his Masters from the same and is also a graduate from the Drummers Collective, New

York. In the past He has headed his own live projects where he has explored the concept of improvisation in traditional jazz and how it can use modern technology.

Organisers say “Expect music you know played with devastating emotional content and exploration. It will be a night of pure creativity”

Jazz guitarist in town

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Pictures from St Patrick’s Parade

Jack and Mieszka Mroczek

Zoe Stewart and Zoe Hennessy enjoying the parade on St Patrick’s Day.

d at the parade Co Louth Poultry were represente

Polish group, Mtody Torun represented Polish culture in Dundalk

Lynn Donnelly, Rory and Fiona Mc Guinness with Paddy Boland (front)

Sheila Mc Donagh, Rachel Rogan, Gemma Dullaghan, Shauna Rogers, Mark Rogan. Aaron O’Hagan, Courtney Quinn (middle) and Derek and Shannon Mc Donagh (front)

Oran and Mark Maguire Stephen, Fionn, Aine and Elaine McCann

g part in the parade Jean Nash from Bay Estate takin

Lilly Barnacle, Janine Jamil, David Flynn, Shane Barnacle and Dylan Flynn

Sophie and Emily Coburn Ma Samba taking part in Saturday’s parade had a good vantage point

Cora, Erin, Megan and Sarah Roe

Robyn enjoys the parade with her dad, Rob Byrne

some Members of Funky Feet show off

their trophies

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Killanny Ultan Drama Circle presents “Juno & The Paycock” on Friday 30, Saturday 31 March and Sunday April 1. Doors open at 7.30 and show starts nightly at 8pm in Killanny Parish Hall, Killanny, Carrickmacross.

Adults €10 – group & Current Louth Rose Leoina family rates available Lennon may be coming to the end of her year long reign but it’s a year she says she will never forget and The next meetings of before she exits the stage Parents Separated Sup- she is determined to help port Group will take place her successor make it all the way to Tralee. on April 3 and 17.

Those wishing on attend- 25 year old Leoina who ing the meetings should works as a Garda in Balbrigconfirm their intentions gan first heard about the with Val on 085 7303609. Louth Rose competition Meetings are every sec- through Facebook and as ond Tuesday, Cost €5 she says herself she pretty much decided straight to include refreshments away that she was going to on arrival. From 7:30 till give it a go.

9:00pm. At: “Roughly this time last Social Services Building, year I saw something on 15a Clanbrassil Street. Facebook about the Louth Visit :www.parentssepa- Rose competition and I rated.org for details. decided I’d go for it. I would have always watched it on the telly for years and always wanted to be a rose with the lovely dress and all that kind of stuff. “explains We want to hear from you Phone: 042 932 0888 Leoina.

“So I just got in touch with Email: editorial the organisers through @dundalkleader.com facebook and they told me

colleagues to help her get over the disappointment.

“We all watched it in the station that night and the lads were really supportive.

They were all looking at the girls saying ‘Oh you’re prettier than her! You should have got through’ laughs Leoina. They were as supportive as boys can be.

“One of the main reasons I think that the Louth Rose hasn’t reached the Grand Final over the last few years is because the budget isn’t there and we just don’t get the coverage like the other bigger counties get.

“I would love to see a Louth “I was probably the second Rose get through this year oldest out of the 13 girls, to Tralee. Hopefully loads and I didn’t have any talents and loads of girls will go for to perform on stage so I it this year because it really didn’t think I had a chance. is a wonderful experience.

There were a couple of girls I know it sounds a little bit on before me who played tacky but you’ll never do the violin and the harp and anything like it again. they were great.

“I’ll be sad handing over “But thankfully I won and my sash on May 5 but I’ll be it just shows that you don’t excited for the new Rose actually have to be able to and hopefully I can pass on sing or dance or anything a few tips to her. I’d love like that to win these if any girls who are thinkcompetitions. I don’t actuing of entering sent me a ally think that any of the message on facebook and last six winners of the Rose hopefully I could pass on of Tralee have performed some advice to them. anything on stage.”

“I know some people think As Louth Rose, Leoina then that the Rose of Tralee travelled to Portlaoise to isn’t that big of a deal but battle it out with more it can be and it can give than 50 girls for a meagre people in town a lift. I have just had to talk a bit about seven spots for a place in absolutely no regrets about myself to the MC which was the televised stage down the whole experience and a bit nerve-wracking but in Tralee.

I have nothing but great I got through it ok. Then Unfortunately for the memories. I really want to they announced the winner Jenkinstown native, luck see a Louth Rose make it and when I heard my name was not on her side and to Tralee and I really hope being called out I couldn’t she didn’t get picked for 2012 is the year that it hapbelieve it. I was absolutely the final stages. Luckily for pens.” says Leoina. delighted.” she recalls.

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to go to the ‘Rose of Tralee’ website and download an application form. I just figured sure why not.

The Louth heat was on in the Boyne Valley Hotel in Drogheda and there were 13 girls competing. I think I was up second last and I

Marshes hosts cross border trade fair

Dundalk Grammar School hold their annual cross border trade fair, taking place in the Marshes shopping centre on Saturday March 24. Trading will commence at 11am and finish at 3.30pm.

There are many students taking part from local schools in Dundalk. There are also participants from schools across the border. All these bright young entrepreneurs have shown a huge level of commitment and initiative and now this trade fair has giving them the opportunity to promote and sell their products to the public.

Variety show a great event The recent Variety Show in Ravensdale Community Centre on Sunday last was a great event. Amatuers and professional from the locality came together to perform on stage and entertain the locals. The show had great diversity and contrast and saw many accomplished musicians perform alongside children for whom it was their first time on stage.

The line up was first class with internationally recognised musicians including Gerry O’Connor and his band, Mike Jones Pianist and Kevin Gallagher on guitar and vocals. Many children from Dulargy National School and the Ravensdale Church choir also participated. All those involved with the show gave their time freely in order to raise money for the upkeep of the commu-

nity centre in Ravensdale. Show organiser and member of the Ravensdale Community Centre Committee, Jenny Spain Ravensdale was very lucky to have such a wonderful facility as the community centre.

“There are so many talented people from the locality who are happy to give something back to their community without any charge or fuss, Gerry O’Connor and his band, The Lordship Set Dancers, Mike Jones, Kevin Gallagher, Liam Manning, Bernadette Smith and John Noonan are all very accomplished acts and to perform together with much younger children will give them something to aim for in the future. I would like to thank all those who participated in and helped with the show”, she added.

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Louth TDs air their views on EU

Louth’s TD’s have stated their positions on the EU Fiscal referendum. Last week the Government conceded to holding a referendum following the advice offered by the Attorney General. Enda Kenny provisionally signed the Treaty in Brussels last week, subject to ratification.

The ink was hardly dry when parties began to make calls for support or dissent. The treaty has already been polemic in terms of the extent to which we look to wider issues before making a decision.

Last week Deputy Gerry Adams called for a rejection of the treaty stating that we cannot afford it.

Focusing on the economics of the treaty he said “as part of this the Government plans to cut a further €8.6 billion from the economy in the next three years to meet the Troika Deficit target of 3%.

“Enda Kenny’s and Eamon Gilmore’s austerity treaty demands that this deficit be reduced to a

0.5% target. This means that up to a further €6 billion in cuts and new taxes will be imposed.”

The Sinn Fein TD added: “We certainly need a very informed, very informative and mature debate and discussion. The fact is the treaty is about, on one hand, transferring what remains of fiscal power from the Oireachtas to undemocratic bureaucrats in Brussels and on the other it is about giving powers to the EU Court of Justice to impose to fines on any state that is responding to their dictate.

The big question is with the state’s relationship with the EU and whether it is democratic. Enda Kenny says he wants to bring back economic sovereignty but he is likely to be the one who removes the power of the state entirely. He might as well get rid of the middle man, the Orieachtas. ” Seamus Kirk’s Finna Fail are in agreement with the Government on the ‘yes’ vote.

“The proposed referendum is

on the EU Fiscal Compact Treaty only. The Government has not yet decided on the question to be put before the electorate. The outcome may have implications, depending on the question, on our continued participation in the euro zone”, said Deputy Kirk.

“I feel the future wellbeing and prosperity of our country is very much tied to European participation.”

Labour Deputy Gerald Nash while stating that the referendum was not strictly about the current funding warned that “a rejection would mean that the Irish people will not have access to new money to fund our social welfare system and hospitals and schools if more EU support is required. In any event, the work of the government is edging us ever closer to regaining our national economic sovereignty.”

He welcomed the idea of people looking to the wider implications but advised to “look widely, but

look closely.”

Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd however is inclined towards a narrower view of the referendum stating “The referendum is about the Stability Treaty and its contents.

It’s about putting stronger rules in place to ensure future governments can never again mortgage away our children’s future through reckless decisions.

“I am looking forward to having a full debate on the contents of the Treaty in the coming months, and to making sure that people across Louth feel that they understand what exactly it means.

“Unfortunately, many people will try to turn this into a referendum on their own narrow interests.

This referendum isn’t about the Government, or the Opposition, it’s about the country.”

Last week Enda Kenny stated that the referendum would be a once off and that the Irish people would be free to decide.

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Free hearing test available

Free hearing tests will be available in County Louth throughout Hearing Action Week 2012 which takes place from Monday March 26. The free tests will be provided by Hidden Hearing at its branch at 57 Dublin Street, Dundalk, County Louth.

Life in the Spirit Seminar

Life in the Spirit seminar on Wednesday March 21 in St Nicholas Church Dundalk at 7.30 pm. Rosary will start at 7.15pm followed by Holy Mass.

Guest speaker this week will be Noel Byrne.

Support for Lions’ Cycle

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Ardee Band leads parade SAINT Patrick’s Day is usually the busiest day of the year for Ardee Concert Band and this year was no exception. At Noon Mass which was offered for the living and deceased members.

The members had a quick turn around when they had to be back in the band rooms for 2.30pm to form up for the Parade at 3pm. The band was led this year by Fiona Reilly PRO acting as Staff Major in the absence of Paddy Ward. The four flag bearers Clodagh McClean, Lauren Mathews, Samantha Connolly and Sinead Nutley carried the Ardee Town flag, the Louth flag, the Leinster flag and the Italian na-

tional flag in honour of our visitors from Nettuno.

Next weekend, March 24 and 25, are busy for the band again as it’s the weekend of their Church Gate Collection at all masses in Ardee and Ballapousta. For the junior members of the band, it’s their annual trip, which this year is to Bowling and Quasar in Dublin.

Committee members will supervise the youngsters for the day.

The members of the Youth Band and the Senior Band have a busy few weeks ahead as the National Band Championships are being held in the Cork School of Music on April 14 and 15.

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Young at Heart St Patrick’s Day celebration

By Paul Byrne

The Dundalk Young at Heart group were in fine form last Wednesday as they celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a get together at the drop in club in Muirhevnamor.

As well as the St Patrick’s Day celebrations there was also a glass raised to Paddy Duggan who was celebrating his 90th birthday. Ann Morrissey who co-ordinated the event said everybody who attended had a wonderful day.

“It was an absolutely brilliant day and we had a great turnout. They had their meal and their glass of wine and it was just a fantastic day.

“Gareth and Paul from the Garda Siochana came down to join us and they sang a few songs Matt Keating and Theresa Rogan and played guitars for us which was lovely. We sang a wonderful version of ‘The Rose of Tral- drop in centre in Muirhevnamor and caters for the elderly from all around town. They meet up were also helping Paddy Duggan celebrate his ee’ which went down a storm.” she added.

The Young at Heart club is located at the every Wednesday at 3.15pm.

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Two film students at DkIT have provided the faculty with a further boost after making a big impression at national level.

One student film-maker is making an impact on the local festival scene as her latest production is set to be screened at the inaugural Fingal Film Festival on Thursday March 22.

The Hunchback of County Meath, directed and written by 4th year film student Kim leNguyen, and it is one of a number of films that will make up the new festival.

The film follows Bertie, a lonely, old man that is constantly harassed by the local boys.

That is, until one day, when he gets his revenge in the most unexpected way.

The film was produced by

Barbara is Haven’s newest resident

Senator Mary Moran welcomed the latest resident of the Great Northern Haven, Barbra O’Flaherty to her new home. The Great Northern Haven is one of the leading projects fro assisted living in Europe.

This unique collaboration between the local authorities and the HSE as well as private companies uses established and emerging technologies to enhance the day to day living of older people.

Mairead Tobin and was part of their 3rd year final project module.

Meanwhile, a second year Video & Film student shortlisted in the ‘Castaway’ Titanic Belfast competition at the Cinemagic International Film Festival The Pride of the Seas, a short film by Joske Slabbers (2nd year Video & Film student) along with Gary Boyd, has been short listed for the ‘Castaway’ Titanic Belfast competition, which is part of the Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for young people.

All of the ten shortlisted films will be screened at a special showcase at Titanic Belfast on Thursday March 29 where the winning film will be announced.

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Trading without liquor licence A 58-year-old Bridge Street publican who was prosecuted for trading without a liquor licence had the charge struck out on paying €300 to the Court Poor Box. Dundalk Court heard that the penalty was a fine of €63.49 or imprisonment.

The Hunchback of Meath will be shown at festival

When a Garda visited his premises known as Bennetts on September 15 2010 his licence was a year out of date, Inspector Martin Beggy stated.

Solicitor Conor McGuill said that the defendant hadn’t a tax clearance certificate and couldn’t apply for his licence. He now was fully compliant.

He was a vintner all his working life and had a clear record.

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