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Dundalk FC remain positive about future Wednesday, 23rd May, 2012. Vol. 5, Issue 21 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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By Paul Byrne

Dundalk FC officials are remaining optimistic that the future of the club will be secure despite and escaltion in their current financial difficulties.

The latest crisis to hit the club surrounds an insurance payment following fire damage to astro turf bales last June.

The club was depending on this payment to come through to pay wages and if it is not forthcoming it could put Dundalk FC in a ‘perilous position’.

However, Dundalk FC general manager Paul Johnston has stated he is ‘cautiously optimistic’ with regards to ongoing talks between the club and insurance companies over an un-

paid insurance claim for the astro-turf pitch which was set on fire in Hiney Park last year.

“Negotiations are ongoing at the moment and we would hope that we can resolve it by the end of this week” he explained. It’s a tricky situation and I can’t really get into all the ins and outs of what is being discussed but we would be hopeful that this can be resolved sooner rather than later” he added.

The fire in Hiney park was started maliciously last summer after vandals had set alight bales of astro turf which were stored along the outside of the pitch by Dundalk Football Club.

Dundalk FC had released a statement on Monday Continued on Page 13

Dervla donates hair for charity

By Eunan Whyte

A seven-year-old girl who has been waiting for two years to make a special donation to charity is celebrating reaching her target once again.

Dervla Mellin from Dromiskin donated a 13 inch length of her hair to ‘Locks of Love’ to be made into prosthesis for a long term or permanent sufferer of hair loss.

A Second Class student in St Peter’s NS, Dromiskin, Dervla had her hair cut for charity when she was five and immediately decided to grow her hair again for the charity.

However, her mother, Maureen, explained that there was just one small delay before the trip the hairdressers.

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Fuel laundering plant uncovered by Customs Dundalk Leader 23rd May 2012

By Niamh Kirk

Customs have uncovered an illegal fuel laundering plant that was capable of processing 4 million litres of illegal fuel a year. A plant of that size could cost the Revenue up to €2m a year in lost taxes.

The plant was uncovered by customs officers in a commercial

premises in Rathmore, Dundalk last week. Customs Officers found a double processing plant with one part concealed in a shed, and the other in a large commercial building The officers seized 18,000 litres of marked mineral oil, a tanker filled with 6,000 litres of laundered fuel, four lorries and a lorry trailer which had a

concealed tank.

It is these fuel laundering operations that produce the toxic sludge that Louth County Council had to spend over €1 million cleaning up last year.

The amount is likely to increase this year if trends in the first quarter continue.

The Local Authorities have already exported over 314

tonnes of the waste to Germany for treatment at a cost of aproximatley €1000 per tonne.

While the funds are recovered through the department of the Environment the expenditure puts undue strains on the Councils cash flow, effecting services. It is thought that laundered diesel accounts for about 12% of the market.

Louth Comhairle na nOg launch B Positive B You campaign

Comhairle members Clare McKeever, Naoise O’Hagan, Emma Shields, Dylan McMahon and Deirdre Ruane McAteer

Louth Comhairle na nOg have launched their Be Positive Be You campaign to highlight positive mental health to young people all around the county.

The whole area of Mental Health was identified by young people at the Comhairle na nOg conference in November last where 120 young

people from all over Louth gathered to discuss issues for young people.

The Be Positive Be You campaign will focus on promoting young people minding their mental Health and creating and awareness of how to recognise factors that will help and harm your mental health.

This year the Comhairle members will organise a series of events promoting positive mental health and have produced a card for young people to carry in their wallet containing the

numbers of agencies that can provide assistance in times of crisis due to alcohol, drugs, relationships, school or family problems.

The first event was an awareness stand set up at the recent Vantastival festival in Bellurgan.

Comhairle members Clare McKeever, Naoise O’Hagan, Emma Shields, Dylan McMahon and Deirdre Ruane McAteer handed out the newly designed information cards to festival goers and told everyone to Be Positive be You.

Dundalk students will get their chance to take part in London 2012 this June 6 at a historic ceremony taking place on Carrickarnon.

The Olympic Torch will come to Ireland for the first time and the handing over will take place by Irish Olympic boxing legends Wayne McCullough (Belfast) and Michael

Carruth (Dublin).

A number of students from local schools will be invited along to take part in the ceremony.

A convoy will then shuttle the torch from the ceremony to Howth where it will begin a six hours long journey around the capital in the hands of 41 different torch bearers.

Olympic torch hand over

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in Brief Man charged with assault

A 43 year-old local man Bobby Matha, of 74, Willowdale, Bay Estate who is charged with an assault causing harm at a local bar, was remanded on continuing bail.

The case which is due before the circuit court was put back for six weeks to June 27 for the service of a book of evidence. It was stated the file has been completed.

The defendant denies the charge which he is alleged to have committed at McSmall’s bar Bridge Street on July 11 2011.

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Special day for Kearney clan

By Paul Byrne

“It was a very special moment for us all. To have the two of them on the pitch at the same time really capped off a special day”, was how David Kearney summed up watching his two sons help Leinster to win the Heineken Cup. David travelled to Twickenham on Saturday with his wife Siobhan, son Richard and daughter Sara hoping that both his sons would play a part in Leinster’s big day.

Those hopes were realised in the 66th minute as David came on for Brian O’Driscoll to join brother Robert on the field as Leinster won a third European crown in four years.

“There was a serious atmosphere in the stadium” recalls David. “I

think there were something like 82,000 people at Twickenham on Saturday with the majority cheering on Leinster.

“Obviously we knew Robert was starting and we had an inkling that Dave may play a part as Leinster had suffered a couple of injuries in the run up to the final. We’ve seen them play on the same pitch on numerous times before but this was just on a whole new level. This was on the biggest stage of them all” he added.

While the Kearney family celebrated in London on Saturday evening, Dave and Robert flew back to Dublin on Saturday evening as they ready themselves for next Sunday’s Rabo Direct Pro12 final against Welsh side Ospreys.

Robert will then travel with the Irish team as they begin their tour

of New Zealand where they will play three tests against the mighty All Blacks. David hopes the Kearneys will be back in Cooley later on in the summer to thank the people of Cooley for their support and good wishes in the lead up to the Heineken Cup final.

“The boys have received great support from everybody at home and I know they’re hoping to bring the Heineken Cup to Cooley at some stage in August. It’ll be nice for them to thank everybody for all the support.” added David.

A memorable few days for the Kearney Clan was capped on Monday when Robert was name ERC European Player of the Year 2012.

The award crowns an outstanding season for the full-back who started every one of Leinster’s nine European games.

World’s biggest blanket visits as part of global tour

By Paul Byrne

The world’s biggest blanket will visit Dundalk this Friday May 25 and everyone is welcome to come along and sign it. This is a symbolic blanket of peace, love and hope.

The event is part of a three month tour around Ireland gathering as many signatures as possible before the grand finale on Saturday, August Bank Holiday weekend in Dublin.

The blanket will be at the Longwalk Shopping Centre allowing the people of Dundalk the opportunity to put their signature on it, and in the process raise money for a new sensory room for Réalt na Mara’s Centre for Autism.

A sensory room is a place where children with special needs can explore and develop their senses and skills and can learn

Paul Mack with the blanket that will visit Dundalk

through play.

According to Realt na Mara principal Mary Hession these sensory rooms are vital in helping to engage the children.

“The child can become fully engaged by this sensory stimulation and the absence of outside distractions. This is one of the building blocks of real progress. We currently have one classroom in our autistic unit with typically

six pupils attending.

“However, due to demand we are opening a second classroom in September and the blanket coming to Dundalk will help us raise much needed funds for our centre” explained Mrs Hession.

Over 600 schools globally will participate in the project creating the centrepiece. Founder of Blanket Earth, Paul Mack spoke ahead of the arrival

of the blanket.

“The sole purpose of this extraordinary and epic journey is to help as many people as possible and try to bring a message of love, hope, change and kindness to the world The finished blanket will have an estimated one billion people signing it from 204 countries helping 2,000 charities up until it’s final presentation to the world in 2027.

Public meeting for YES vote A public meeting has been arranged to discuss the Fiscal Compact Treaty by Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick for Wednesday May 23 in the Crowne Plaza It will be attended by Minister for Agriculture, Marine & Food, Simon Coveny TD who will address the public meeting on the

Baby Ellen McGee Fund

A benefit night was held in the Lisdoo bar recently for the Baby Ellen McGee Fund.

A cheque for €5,000 was presented by dancers who took part in the recent Lions Club Jigs and Reels event.

Dundalk Lions Club thanked all who took part in the event and wish Baby Ellen a speedy recovery to full health.

upcoming referendum.

Deputy Fitzpatrick is encouraging everyone to come along on the night, engage in the debate and have their questions answered about what is contained in the Treaty by the Minister.

He said, “This is the most comprehensive information campaign

ever for a referendum, with a copy of the Treaty being sent to every house in the country.

“I am asking the people of Louth to come along on Wednesday evening and to have their questions answered about what is being asked of them on May 31.”

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Marist pupils from 1C and 3A got involved and organised a fundraising event in aid of the Ellen Baron-McGee fund.

Both classes hosted a cake sale. Many pupils also sold lines in aid of this very worthwhile cause. The total raised was €1130. Picture shows Audrey and Rhonda Mackin being presented with €1130 by Ryan McGeown and Leona Burns who raised the most money for the Ellen Baron McGee fund with their teacher Ms Elizabeth McNulty

Over 2,500 apply to Paypal

By Niamh Kirk

Over 2,500 people have applied for jobs in Paypal according to one of the company’s senior executives. During a visit to Dundalk last week, Vice-president of Global Operations, Louise Phelan, also confirmed that the doors would open on July 1, and revealed that the company has received over 2500 applications for the positions advertised and are still accepting them.

Speaking at a Dundalk Chamber of Commerce lunch, Ms Phelan said the company have phoned every applicant, some more than once to fill the roles that will be needed in the centre come the summer and can see no reasons why the full 1000 jobs will not be in place by 2015.

Ms Phelan said that the initial

positions that would be operating from the Xerox Business park would involved customer service, back office and support function staff.

The language requirement will be about a 50/50 split between English and non English languages.

With respect to non English languages, when asked about the prospects of employment for people in Dundalk Ms Phelan said that she was particularly impressed with the Russian speakers in the area, something that she flagged as being of high importance due to the rapid growth of the sector there. “Russia is the new UK” she said.

Paypal have installed 300 bike parking spaces in line with the areas development of cycle lanes in order to alter commuter behav-

ioural patterns and said they were delighted with the efforts of the local authorities in removing any obstacles to the company making their home in the area.

Speaking before the chamber lunch Ms Phelan was confident that the integration of Paypal into Dundalk would be a seamless process and saw many prospects for other businesses and the residents as the company’s presence will give a much welcomed boost the local economy.

The Paypal executive also stated that the company’s relationship with DkIT would be critical.

Paypal and DkIT have had a number of meetings and plans are being drawn up to see students from the college be taken into Paypal and supporting them as they make the transition from student life to the business world.

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in Brief Co Louth Agricultural Show

After a massively successful 2011 event, the Louth County Show is back at Dundalk Stadium for the 2012 Show.

Members are busy preparing for what will surely be a packed and fun filled day on Sunday June 17. This is the 121st County Louth Agricultural Show and entries are now being sought.

The main aim of Dundalk Show Society Ltd is rewarding local producers for standards of excellence and quality in production and preserving rural traditions.

Entry forms for the 2012 County Louth Agricultural Show are now available through the website www.thedundalkshow. com or at Devenney’s Office Supplies, 8 Crowe Street, Dundalk where completed entry forms may also be submitted.

According to Chairman Dermot Hanratty, “the show aims to be a great fun filled day for all the family, especially for children and is an opportunity for everybody to see the rural community at its best showcase”.

A team of cyclists left Belfast on 16 May on route to Cobh (450 km) to raise funds for Christian Aid’s work around the world. The team (Johnny Henson, Chris Williamson, Adrian Horsman, Mark Wilson, Mauro Durand, Johnny Scott, Jeremy Knox, and Jonathan Fisher) arrived at St Nicholas the Green Church for a late lunch, before continuing their Day One itinerary to Kells, Co Meath

Found with large kitchen knife

An 18 year-old local youth Michael Cassidy, 39 Mountain, View Point Road was found with a large kitchen knife as he twice broke bail conditions involving a curfew to be in at night imposed on him by the local court.

The court was told by his solicitor Peter Lavery on Wednesday that the defendant had the knife because he had no where to stay and had it for his protection on May 9 last at Hazelcourt, Bay Estate.

He was remanded for a week in custody to this Wednesday on public order offences on two dates earlier this month, and being in possession of the knife

on one of the occasions. Judge Hamill said it was in his own interest and of everybody else that he was in custody to allow him try and deal with his alcohol problem.

The curfew was imposed the previous Wednesday and that night he allegedly broke it.

Garda Inspector Martin Beggy said that the defendant was found urinating in an alleyway at Park Street at 1.15am on May 14 and became very abusive towards Gardai. He was under curfew at the time.

The Inspector said the defendant was in custody from the Monday when the facts was given regarding one of the in-

cidents. The Inspector said the curfew applied from 7pm. The defendant had previous convictions.

Peter Lavery, solicitor, said that all the defendant’s offences were as a result of his alcohol consumption.

He was no longer welcome because of his drinking in his family home and was staying in a house in Bay Estate. But he was also no longer welcome there for the same reason.

He took a kitchen knife and within moments of leaving the house was arrested. He took the knife because he had no where to stay and had it for his own protection.

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John Murray Walking Club comes to Louth RTE Radio One’s John Murray selected Carlingford as the North East location for his most recent walking club outing. The event was a spectacular success with over 800 walkers participating.

Entertainment along the route was provided by the local choir, Cor Chairlinn, Dundalk singer songwriter Stewart Agnew as well as local singers Roisin Bradley and Andrew Mc Donald.

Peadar Quine of Setanta Tours gave an account of the history and heritage of Carlingford and the surrounding areas. Queen Meabh also made an appearance on her white steed and will return again next month as part of the Táin March from Ardee

The winner of a midweek break for two at the Four Seasons, Mattie McCabe and his wife Pauline. Also in the photo is Michael McCabe from the Business Support Unit of Louth Local Authorities, Harry McCarthy from Carlingford and Cooley Tourism Association and John Murray from RTE

to Carlingford which takes place from June 7 to 10.

Recordings carried out

by John on the walk were broadcast on his morning show on Wednesday May 16

to tens of thousands of listeners providing invaluable promotion of the area.

Expert assistance on the walk was provided by local walking clubs ‘The Crows’

led by Brian Lynch and ‘The Wee Binnians’ led by Jock Mc Ardle. Essential back up was provided by the Order of Malta and Carlingford Adventure Centre.

RTE urged to stay in Dundalk Cllr Marianne Butler, Cathaoirleach, Dundalk Town Council has urged RTÉ not to abandon their links with the northeast by closing their studios in Dundalk as part of a drive to reduce costs at the State broadcaster.

Cllr Butler said she was concerned at suggestions that the Dundalk radio and television studio suite – along with others in Athlone, Sligo and Waterford – could be closed as RTÉ seeks to cut spending.

The Council Cathaoirleach is to write to Tom Savage, the Louth man who chairs the RTÉ board, seeking his support for the retention of a meaningful RTÉ presence in Dundalk.

“While I fully understand that RTÉ is not immune from the economic conditions and the fall-off in advertising revenue, it occupies a unique position in Irish national life and that is recognised by the revenue stream from the TV licence fee.

If they are to meet the commit-

ment of providing relevant programming to all of the country then maintaining a presence in the northeast region is vital.”

“It will be a bad day for the northeast but also for RTÉ if the decision is taken to end their links with Dundalk and I would urge all involved to engage with local stakeholders to ensure that RTÉ maintains a strong presence in the region.

I would be happy to facilitate representations in this regard”, she stated.

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Quantum Racing earn Best Digital Marketing Award

Quantum Racing from Dundalk Grammar School achieved third position overall at the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge National Finals which were held at Griffith College, Dublin, recently.

They also won the award for “Best Digital Marketing” in the technology competition powered in Ireland by the Irish Computer Society.

“It was the best experience of my life” said Juliette Crosbie (Team Manager), who added, “Quantum Racing would like to thank our school and teachers, Scott

Nowell and Paul Murphy, for giving us the opportunity to compete in the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge”.

Dundalk Grammar School have won the competition for the past two years and represented Ireland in the World Finals in 2010 and 2011.

This year’s winners are Quasar from St Ailbe’s Secondary School, Tipperary, and Dundalk Grammar School would like to wish them every success in the World Finals which will be held in Abu Dhabi this October.

● Quantum Racing from Dundalk Grammar School, being presented with the “Best Digital Marketing” award at the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge National Finals by Declan Brady, Council Member of Irish Computer Society.

Quantum Racing (L to R): Kevin Gallagher (Website Designer), Andrew Boylan (Graphic Designer), Juliette Crosby (Team Manager and Marketing & Communications Manager), Declan Brady, Council Member of ICS Rian McDonnell (Resource Manager) and Joseph Molloy (Design and Manufacturing Engineer).

Hospital report delayed

By Niamh Kirk

The publication of the official review of the smaller hospital services that has been underway for the past number of months has been delayed.

The Framework for the Development of Smaller Hospitals is being carried out by the joint team from Health Services Executive and the department of health and was expected earlier this year but a deadline is yet to be confirmed.

Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly, said that it will be largely about rebalancing hospitals and ensuring they have safe services. Cuts are expected to come to the Minor Injuries Unit.

Dr Reilly gave Louth County Hospital as an example of how he proposed the cuts to work.

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in Brief DKIT OPEN EVENING

Dundalk Institute of Technology will hold an Open Evening on Monday May 28 from 6pm until 8pm, in the Muirhevna Nursing Building on the DkIT campus.

The May open evening is organised around the CAO change of mind opportunity and offers applicants one more chance to get general course and CAO information, advice and guidance and works as an opportunity to make enquiries in relation to the variety of undergraduate courses on offer in DkIT. Further information on the evening is available from the DkIT School Liaison Office.

He claimed that Louth County Hospital had less activity in the A&E than in the Minor Injuries Unit.

However, the government at the same time has been calling on people to use the MIU and the services in the hospital stating that the numbers attending are not high and may result in cuts or closures.

Tomas Sharkey said

the Dr Reilly faces the challenge of refusing the report’s expected proposition to cut the MIU’s hours after commiting to no more cuts in April this year. The Minister for health promised that “the current level of activity will be maintained at the Louth County Hospital as part of the 2012 Service Plan.”

The campaign group were advised that the HSE North East would have to make cuts of up to €26 million before the end of the year. “Cutting the hours in the MIU is going to save aproxametly €268,000 barely 1% of what is required, what we are concerned with is where the other 99% is going to be made up.”

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in Brief Fundraising event for MS

The Louth Branch of MS Ireland will host an all day coffee morning and indoor market to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis in Ireland.

The event will take

Pupils celebrate multi-cultural day As part of Louth Schools’ Intercultural and Antiracism Week Monastery NS, Ardee recently hosted a “Multicultural Day” in their school.

The highlight event of the day was a multicultural exhibition in their gym with pupils manning different stands for different countries. Each stand had samples of information about the country, samples of its food and music, national flag etc. Parents and every class in the school visited the exhibition and it provided the boys with an understanding of the cultural diversity in Ireland today.

The flags of many countries were displayed high above the gym floor and the parents provided an amazing

place on Saturday May in St Peter’s Hall, Peter Street, Drogheda from 11am to 5pm.

Funds raised will go to providing support to people with Multiple Sclerosis in the Louth area.To make donations for the market or for more information contact the MS North East Regional office @ (042)9754304 or Ronny Jackson @ The official launch of

Multi-cultural Day in Monastery NS featured one pupil on saxophone

variety of food including Hungarian Goulash, Latvian dumplings, Nigerian rice dishes, Russian crisps, Malaysian savories, Chinese food etc. All of the classes thor-

oughly enjoyed sampling the many different foods from around the world.

The day was co-ordinated by 5th class teacher Ms Maxwell and ably assisted by Ms

Taaffe and other staff members. Ms Maxwell’s fifth class manned all the international stands and provided information to all the exhibition visitors.

One of the 5th class boys learned the music of the Lithuanian national anthem and played it on his saxophone.

Ms Taaffe organised a “We are the World” poster competition in each class and posters were displayed in the Gym and prizes were awarded.

Principal Jim Mc Gee thanked all of his staff, pupils and parents for making Multicultural Day such a great educational experience for the Monastery NS community.

Táin Summer Festival launched

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Charged with theft at hospital

Martin Ward (27) of 63, Castleross, Castletown Road was remanded on bail on a charge of theft at Louth County Hospital on November 11.

Dundalk Court heard that the defendant replied not guilty when charged.

the Tain Summer Festival programme took place last week and the event, which runs from Saturday June 9 to 18, is designed to cater for all tastes.

The festival will see the Tain March stop in Dundalk on June 9 on its way from Ardee to Carlingford, while there will also be a Jeward concert, live Euro 2012 games on screen at The Square and a family fun day on June 16.

There will also be cinema screenings of Shrek, Finding Nemo, Mamma Mia and Titanic

Táin March related events in Dundalk include an Iron Age Encampment, a Cuchulainn competition and a Táin drama re-enactment, followed by a FREE open air concert featuring Kila.

Everyone is encouraged to dress up in Táin period costume to join in on the march or to welcome it to town.

For safety reasons admission to the football screening area will be on a ticket basis. Free tickets for these matches will be issued in the days running up to matches.

Speaking at the launch of the Táin Summer Festival Programme Andrew Mawhinney said “Thanks to a dedicated committee and much valued sponsors we have put together a fantastic programme of events for the tenday festival.

“We have tried to create a programme for all tastes, be it Jedheads, Ireland’s football fans, Táin enthusiasts, or cinemagoers.”

The launch was also attended

by Holly Dance of sponsors, Prometric.

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History of the Sandwich...

When, in 1762, the 4th Earl of Sandwich called for some ‘cuts of beef’ to be brought to him between slices of bread so that he could continue playing cards without getting his hands greasy, he could little have guessed that 250 years later his invention – the sandwich – would become such a universal success.

Over the last 250 years the humble sandwich has become the snack of choice for Irish people with an average of four sandwiches a week eaten per person in Ireland.

Who can forget the wide eyed excitement we felt as school children, opening our lunchboxes to see what exotic fillings our mothers had put in our sandwiches for lunch. Ok fair enough it was always ham but that didn’t matter because they still tasted great.

A sandwich can be as simple or exotic as you want it to be. From a plain cheese sandwich to the most expensive sandwich ever made which was created in 2006 by chef Tom Bridge whose Lancaster cheese sandwich sold on eBay for £345. His creation included white truffles at £1,700 per kilo. The versatility of the sandwich knows no bounds.

In Ireland the ham and cheese combination is still the nation’s favourite while we also have a somewhat unique tendency to empty the contents of a bag of cheese and onion crisps in between two slices of bread.

Choice of sandwich filling could provide an interesting insight into our characters with a recent study identifying eight ‘Key Sandwich Personalities’ after interviewing 2,000 people.

Those who enjoyed cheese and pickle were more likely to have a high IQ, while people who like BLT on seeded bread are considered opportunists. Ham salad on white bread signified a ‘forward thinker’, beef rolls are chosen by impulsive people and egg mayo by quiet ‘home bodies.’

High flyers were more likely to go for a classic tuna and sweetcorn, while certain Manchester Utd fans were said to prefer prawn on brown bread.

So whatever your sandwich of choice don’t forget to raise a toastie to the 4th Earl of Sandwich who made it all possible 250 years ago this week.

Pete Treanor’s

Dervla donates hair for charity

Weekly Quiz

MOVIES Who played Inspector Clousseau in the original Pink Panther series?

SPORT What nationality is tennis star Raphael Nadal?

LOCAL What name was given to the sports field located between Legion Avenue and Philip Street?

POT LUCK What would you be watching if you were attending a pyrotechnic display?

SHOWBIZ Colonel Tom Parker was the manager of what legendary entertainer?

GEOGRAPHY Which river,mentioned in the Bible,flows into the Dead Sea? BOOKS Which thriller writer lived in a home called Goldeneye in Jamacia?

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TELEVISION In what 80s game show would you hear the phrase “Come and have a look at what you would have won”?

POP AND ROCK Which London based rockstar is nicknamed “The Modfather”?

HISTORY Which Native American tribe in the 1840’s raised money for victims of the Irish Famine?

THE STINKER By what name was the Mayo born sportstar, Martin Ruane, well known in the 70s & 80s?

—this week’s answers—

for two years this time and she said that as soon as she made her First Holy Communion it was cut. So Dervla made her First Communion on Saturday and by Wednesday it was cut.

“Dervla loves ballet and swimming and can’t imagine what it would be like to do these activities without any hair, so she hopes that her hair will make a little girl or boy very happy”, explained Maureen.

Dervla’s hair will be custom-fitted to suit a particular individual which will give them the opportunity of living a normal live without insecurities as they make their recovery.

Not only has Dervla donated her hair but she also raised over €200 for the charity to help make the prosthesis.

Local cycling club will start An Post Rás The Cuchulainn Cyrstal Louth Cycling Team will be on the start line for the 2012 An Post Rás this Sunday in Dunboyne, to tackle the eight day event which covers 1,200km around the country.

A Louth team returns to the Rás after a five year absence, with 2006 being the last time the county featured in the event. The team will be led by Michael Barry whom has had an outstanding start to the season, with top 10 results in the international stage races the Rás Mumhan in Kerry over the Easter weekend and more recently in the

Tour of Ulster. Barry, originally from Dublin and now based in the barracks in Dundalk, will be riding the event for the first time and could be a dark horse to take a stage win.

Joining Barry on the team is Omeath’s Myles McCorry, who will be lining up for his 6th Rás.

McCorry, who showed he has good form with a 5th place in last weekend’s Tour of the Mournes, featured on the Louth team in 2005 and 2006.

Another local man Colm Quinn will be returning to the Rás for a

third time, having missed the 2011 race. Ravensdale’s Ray O`Shaughnessy will be racing for the first time and will be boosted by his win at Easter in the Connaught 3 Day. Guesting on the team is Dublin based rider Daragh Mortimer, again starting his first Rás.

The team, which will be managed by Dominic O Brannagain, recently had it’s first official outing at the Tour of Ulster on the May bank holiday weekend.

The race finishes in Skerries on Louth Rás Team 2012 L-R: Ray O’Shaughnessy, Colm Quinn, Sunday May 27th.

Myles McCorry, Darragh Mortimer, Michael Barry

ANSWERS 1Peter Sellers 2 Spanish 3 Polo Field 4 Fireworks 5 Elvis Presley 6 Jordan 7 Ian Fleming 8 Bullseye 9 Paul Weller 10 Choctaw STINKER: Giant Haystacks.

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Táin Tapestry will depict Louth’s rich heritage One of the main objectives of the Táin committee is to expose the children, to the rich heritage of our area. Dundalk’s Appletree Foundation under the guidance of Mel O Loan have collaborated with the committee to develop this exciting project, which will raise the children’s awareness of the myths and legends of County Louth.

In the run-up to the re-enactment and the celebration of the Táin epic, the organising committee were able to set up Appletree artist Sophie Coyle with pupils in St Malachy’s Boys NS a series of art projects in seBy linking with the school ends linked to the Táin- this lected schools from the area - teachers we were able to help paved the way for the artists with the aim of the possibility them to ignite some interest in visits to the schools. of creating a ‘Táin Tapestry’. the children for the many legTwo artists working with

Appletree Foundation, Sophie Coyle and Gareth Loughran accompanied by Artist/ designer Sean McMahon en-

couraged the children to create images of the Táin.

Together; the children, their teachers and the artists, are discovering the wonder in the narrative of the Táin. They have all worked very hard to create an exhibition which will bind together the work of all six schools which will tell the story of the Táin. The art work will be exhibited in the Louth County Museum for the duration of the Táin Festival.

Each child was given an information booklet during these events which was specifically written as a keepsake and information booklet for the children of Louth.

Launch charity cycle event The launch of the fourth Jonesboro charity cycle took place in The Gap of the North pub in Jonesboro village on Wednesday night.

In the previous three years this event has raised over £55,000 for various organisations that help children.

This year the committee hope to surpass previous years’ efforts as they raise much needed funds for this years nominated organisations including Rehab care Dundalk.

This year the event takes place at the cycle lane at Dromad on July 1 at Noon. All cyclists and walkers are welcome to take part. Contact John Phillips 30848362 or Martin Mc Cartney 30849426 or any of the charities involved or their champions.

Dundalk Football Club officials are remaining positive about club’s future continued from page 1 suggesting that if the insurance claim wasn’t paid out it would put the club ‘in a perilous position’ as they would have no money to pay players, staff and creditors in the weeks ahead.

The statement reads: ‘As has been indicated via many media

outlets over the last number of weeks Dundalk FC is currently experiencing severe financial difficulties.

One of the revenue streams that we were depending on was a settlement claim in relation to our 3G Artificial Surface that was maliciously burned.

‘There have been ongoing and intense

discussions between all parties involved, Kelleher Insurance, Fulcrum Loss Assessing and Travellers Insurance based in Dublin, in relation to getting a favourable resolution to this matter. We expect to have positive news on this early this week.

‘Given that all other revenue streams are reduced the money from this settlement

claim is the most important income coming into the club at present and will allow us to pay players and creditors going forward.

‘We would be very disappointed if there was not a favourable response as this is a claim we have been pursuing and counting on to pay wages for some time now.

‘If there isn’t a favourable response it

will be a major blow to the club. This claim coupled with continued reductions in other revenue streams will put the club in a perilous situation where we will have no money to pay players, staff and creditors this coming week and in the weeks ahead.

‘We will keep everyone informed in relation to this matter.’

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Prize-giving night at St Mary’s College

The presentation of the Best 5th Year student award

On Wednesday last St Mary’s College annual prize giving took place. On this special occasion the dedication and successes of students in the academic, sporting and social dimensions of school life are recognised.

After a warm welcome by Principal Con McGinley, the opening address was by special guest speaker Richard Martin, a former Marist student, he reminded the students present of the importance of a strong work ethic and commitment to achieve their goals.

The dedication and efforts of many students were recognised. At Senior Cycle, Jonathan Lynn, Conor McMenamin, Conor Brosnan, Martyna Lagoda and Dillon McGorman each received more than one award for their achievements.

At Junior Cycle, Eunice Fasan and Edith Baran also excelled in a number of subjects. Transition Year Home Economics students had a very successful year with Eanna Toner, Karen O’Rourke and five other TY students winning the Eno Bar and Grill Pizza Apprentice

Scott Watters receives the Chaplaincy Award

competition while Glen McCourt and Ultan Larney won the Louth Junior Chef competition. Another Transition Year student, Shane Rice received the MEA award for his outstanding contribution to school life.

Past pupil and Louth GAA star Derek Maguire, a recipient of both Junior and Senior Sports awards when a student in the College, returned to present awards to the current sportstars of St. Mary’s.

Lauren McFaul was the recipient of the Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award and Stephen Murphy received the Oisín Ó Dálaigh Award for Senior Sportsperson of the year in recognition of his skills in Rugby, Soccer and Gaelic.

Shauna Loughran was recognised for her Outstanding Sporting Achievements having recently won her fourth National Kickboxing Title.

Mark McCabe returned to receive his Award for Best Leaving Certificate, 2011 and Ali Coyle was presented with a cheque for €900 as the winner of the Catalyst for the Future, Dr. Pearse Lyons

Stephanie Shevlin with the Student of the Year award

Shane Rice is presented with the MEA award

Young Scientist Award. Both students are continuing their studies, Mark is studying Medicine and Ali, Science, at Trinity College, Dublin.

Sixth Year, Scott Waters was a worthy recipient of the Chaplaincy Award. Peer educators Emma Walsh, Ciarán Lennon, Luke Bradley and Ciarán Murphy, Transition Year received awards for their work with First Year students. Members of the Student Council were recognised for their contributions to the school community throughout the year. The Green Schools committee celebrated their second Green Flag.

The highlight of the night was the presentation of the Fr. McGeough Perpetual Cup to Student of the Year, Stephanie Shevlin, a conscientious, positive, polite and pleasant student who has constantly contributed to the academic, social and sporting life of the school.

Andrew McKeown a Sixth Year student ended the evening with a surprise.

He penned and sang the “Marist Anthem”.

Derek Maguire presents Lauren McFaul with the Junior Sportsperson award

Glen McCourt and Ultan Larney with the Chef of the Year award

Mark McCabe and Ali Coyle with the Best Leaving Cert award

The presentation of the best 5th Year business award

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Over to you Will you watch this year’s Eurovision?

Dundalk Leader 23rd May 2012

Christina McKenna

I won’t bother watching it this year.

I’m sick of Jedward at this stage.

They’re just far too hyper for my liking. I think I’ll give it a miss.

Leona Gonnelly

I’m looking forward to it. I can’t wait to see Jedward and I think they could do very well. Everybody in Europe knows them and I think they’ll get more votes this time.

Megan Gibbs

I have never watched and I’m not going to start now. I’d have no interest in it at all. It’s just so cheesy and the songs are always terrible.

Natasha Lawlor

Yeah, I’ll definitely watch it. It’s fun to see all the ridiculous acts performing. You’ve got to love the cheesiness of it all.

Third years from St Marys College who helped raise funds for the Baby Ellen McGee Fund

Local talent in The Spirit Store

There is a host of local talent lined up for the start of the summer in the Spirit Store. The venue has always been applauded for its support of local musicians and none can doubt that they

do just that with a multitude of gigs planned, many of which are free. With The Flaws’ preparing to release their album Million Miles on iTunes on Friday May 25, their gig on the same night promises to pack some punch as they reveal the fruits of their labour over the past few months. They are being

supported by Take the Money and Run making a welcome return to the stage. The Dundalk roll continues on Saturday night May 26 with Permanent Deja Vu whose second albums due for release later this summer and guest the Mighty Tempest (formerly known as Four Kicks).

And on again it rolls, as

Sirena Grass and Fiona Squibb (LSPCA) at the launch of the Dundalk Agricultural Show

Young Farmer of the Year

Macra na Feirme are seeking applications for entrants to the Young Farmer of the Year competition.

They have extended the deadline to June 1 and would love to hear from young farmers how are actively involved in the running of a farm.

The Young Farmer of the Year competition recognises and rewards the best young farmers and acknowledges their efforts in farm business initiatives and innovations, farm efficiencies and enterprise quality. They also look at the entrants efforts in environmental protection awareness, as well as agricultural knowledge and community involvement In particular they pay close attention to safety, giving particular weight to outstanding efforts in this area.

The overall winner stands to win a bursary to undertake international travel and study farm practices.

Young farmers can also be nominated for the competition all that you need to do is contact the local IFA offices or the Macra na Feirme national office.

The Louth county winner will go through to the AllIreland final in September.

on Sunday from 6-9 the traditional session takes place downstairs for no charge.

Peter Hickey

I think the competition has run its course at this stage. It’s a farce with all the Eastern Bloc countries voting for each other regardless of how good or bad the song is.

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The Taste of Carlingford this weekend The delicious Taste of Carlingford festival is happening on Saturday and Sunday May 26 and 27.

Over the weekend, the festival will offer an opportunity to

sample local produce served in the destination that has become well known for its dining out.

Amidst the street music, you are invited to sample tastings

from each restaurant as they emerge onto the streets to welcome all to taste their fare.

The medieval village will be bursting with colourful displays and delicious aromas

Emma Clarke (Paddy Clarke Photography) pictured with Jonathan Irwin founder of Jack and Jill Foundation after members from The Irish Professional Photographers Association presented a cheque for 80,000 Euro to the Jack and Jill Foundation which was the proceeds of Happy Faces Day. Jonathan commented that it was the largest amount of money he hadcollected and that it will pay for 5000 hours of nursing care.

Historical Society walk

By Catriona Quigley Annagassan and District Historical Society will hold their first excursion of 2012 as Bryan Rogers will conduct a history tour around Grangebellew and Marlay. Please assemble at Grangebellew crossroads at 2:30pm sharp.

Bryan will outline the plans the Bellew family had to make Grangebellew a village. He will then discuss the Grangebellew Volunteers and associated

events from 1916 to the War of Independence and the Civil War. There were many arrests, explosions, military raids and shootings in this period all of which will be detailed. From Grangebellew the tour will move on to Marlay Farm, a model farm designed by Francis Johnson c.1785 for Archbishop Robinson of Rokeby Hall.

Among Johnson’s well known works are the Armagh Observatory, Townley Hall and Nelson’s Pillar in Dublin. Johnson also

designed the Marley gate lodge and farmhouse. The tour will proceed to the ornamental pond and bridge that were once part of the Rokeby estate.

The group will walk back to Grangebellew crossing the railway bridge blown up by the Republicans during the civil war around the time of the ‘Belfast boycott’.

Wellington boots and appropriate clothing are advisable.

The walk costs €5 and children are free.

throughout the entire weekend, offering a street food market complimented by an array of indoor stalls at the Foy Centre.

In contrast to the contemporary approach of the gastronomic servings, the family orientated activities remain traditional. The children’s Crab Fishing competition, offering a prize for the most crabs, ugliest crab and smallest crab remains a favourite alongside facepainting and a kiddies treasure hunt. New fun activi-

ties include a Stone Skimming competition and Build a Sand (King Johns) Castle.

For those that have never tried the watersports in Carlingford Lough – make sure and grab the opportunity during the festival as Carlingford Adventure Centre will be offering free kayaking in the Harbour on Sunday.

A variety of guided walks are included in the programme with the experienced archaeologist guides from Setanta Tours leading the popular

Maeve’s Gap Historical Walk and Carlingford Walking Tours offering guided walks around the historical town.

A Taste of Organic Carlingford will offer the opportunity to forage alongside expert Roisin Carroll and discover natural ingredients and substance that are at our fingertips every day.

Alongside festival late night entertainment in all the pubs, be ready for an early music session on Sunday morning with a Dawn Chorus recital at the Sailing Club at 7am.

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Conservatories/Windows/Sunrooms

Blinds

Builder

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Gardening

Patios & Paving

Gravel

Sliding Wardrobes

Top Soil

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TV / Satelite

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Family Notices

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

Anniversary

Jimmy Cumiskey -Euro Antiques & Collectables, Gerald Nash T.D., Louise Phelan -Paypal, Senator Jim Darcy, Paddy Matthews-Matthews Coach Hire and Michael McCabe- Business Support Unit Louth County Council

Battle continues for treaty votes While calling for a ‘Yes’ vote while guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce lunch, Louise Phelan from Paypal stated that a ‘No’ vote would make no difference to their plans for investment in Dundalk.

Although business leaders and many politicians claim that the treaty will bring stability, questions have been raised as major elements in it will be renegotiated following the election of François Hollande last week. The Socialist Finance Minister confirmed that France would not ratify the treaty as it is and it would have to be renegotiated to include provision for investment and growth before being considered.

Paypal’s Louise Phelan warned the Irish electorate stating that a yes vote was absolutely essential to foreign investors considering coming to Ireland. The vice president of the company’s global operations said that she was aware of CEOs who were waiting until after the results of the referendum on May 31 before deciding whether or not to bring their business to

Ireland.

She was joined in the call to vote yes when heading to the polling station by Fine Gael Senator Jim D’Arcy who said that a yes vote was critical to the stability of the economy. Local TD Peter Fitzpatrick also revealed his delight at the news Dundalk Chamber of Commerce would be joining the call for ‘yes’ “Chambers Ireland joins IBEC, ISME, the Small Firms Association and many other business groups who are actively campaigning for a Yes vote. A Yes vote will help deliver the stability and certainty that businesses need, and will be a critical step in bringing about the right conditions for growth”, said Deputy Fitzpatrick.

However the ‘yes’ camp will have difficulties convincing the undecided that the treaty will ease the economic crises as the leaders and finance ministers of Europe’s core countries are no longer satisfied that the treaty will work without plans for investment and growth included.

Stability is the ambition of both sides.

As many workers unions join the political left, last week at a public meeting in the Crowne Plaza Sinn Fein TD Gerry Adams agreed that stability of the Euro was the most important thing for Ireland, but disputed that continued austerity was how to achieve it.

He spoke of emigration and ‘the government’s belated conversion to growth’.

He commented that “stimulus cannot change this reality. It waits in hope that the French President Francois Hollande will deliver the growth package the Irish government never sought to secure in any of its negotiations around the Austerity Treaty.”

“In my view the Government is out of its depth in dealing with these issues at the European Union summits. It never raised the need for a jobs investment package and the Austerity Treaty has no social or economic merit to it.”

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Bed & Mattress Sale, beds from €99, mattress from €69. Massive range on show (free delivery) The Bed & Sofa Store, Northlink Retail Park, Dundalk 042 9320927 COLLON FURNITURE – Probably the most interesting shop in the North East. Arriving regularly: container loads of quality Dutch furniture. A wonderland of household furniture including leather & fabric suites, dressing tables, kitchen tables and chairs, pictures, mirrors, bedroom furniture. Open 364 days a year- you’ll pick up a bargain at Main Street, Collon. Tel 041-98 26484. The only Dutch furniture shop in the North East.

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Reasonable rates. Weeknights and weekend lessons. Contact Neil on 086-3818196 Beginner guitar lessons only €8 per lesson. Weekdays/Evenings and weekends. Can provide guitar if needed. Call Roy 086-2052108 Crafty Kids, Art Summer School at Bridge Street Studios July 9th - 13th, 16th - 20th & 23rd - 27th 9:30 to 2:30 each day. €110. For children 6-12years to develop skills, explore art techniques and have fun! Drawing, painting, printing, ceramics, textiles and theatre. For further information contact info@sarahmckenna.com or 0863499195.

Psychic and Mediumship develop-

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The Outcomers, Rear of Roden Place, Dundalk. Tel 0877099744 Job Applications & Interviews CV design, Cover Letters, Job Applications, Handling Interviews and other selection methods. Contact Jessica on 085-2164421 SPECIAL SERVICES HUGHIE MCELROY BUILDER All types of building work carried out. *House Maintenance & Renovations*Painting & Decorating*All PVC products supplied & fitted – we have a complete range of PVC Windows and Doors in various colours*Wall & Floor Tiling* Power washing of driveways & houses*Large & Small jobs*Free estimates.TEL:087 2602501.

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Business Start-up Package – Logo designed including stationery pack of 500 headed papers, compliment slips & cards + a bonus 1/4 page advertisement just €599.

T&C’s limited period contact SPUDGUN 087 2052228 - email: stephen@spudgun.net Dundalk Bureau de Change – Western Union money transfer – pay over 140 different bills – payzone/postpoint – stamps – pre-paid credit cards – phone top-ups – best rates guaranteed – no commission - 8 Park St. (open 7 days 8am-11pm) & 4 Linenhall St. (open Mon-Sat) – call 042 9339922/9370101 –www.dundalkbureaudechange.com – accepting all major credit & debit cards PERFECT FIT ALTERATIONS - For all your sewing needs. For your convenience NOW OPEN on Avenue Road. 10% off for Slimming World members. Castletown Road: Tel: 042 9327837. Avenue Road: Tel: 042 9352348 HOUSEHOLD INSURANCE CLAIMS. All types of household insurance claims, fire damage, flood damage, water damage, shower leaks, break-ins, call our Insurance Helpline today for a free consultation, Lo-

In loving memory of Frank McEneaney late of 60 Market Street, Dundalk who’s 21st anniversary occurs on 25th May. Good was your heart And in friendship sound Loved and respected by all around A wonderful life came to an end You died as you lived Everyone’s friend.

Always loved and remembered

by Marian, Jackie and all the family.

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Fully Qualified Mechanic available for MOT, servicing & Mechanical repairs. Renault specialist Tel Declan 0044 7749488859 HOUSE MAINTENANCE All types. Renovations/Extensions/Facia/Soffet Guttering Garden Fencing and Patios. Estimates free Tel Tom 0863961206 Advertise your service to over 60,000 readers for only €5 per week up to 20 words Phone Dundalk Leader 042 9320888 We can distribute your leaflets from €65 + vat per thousand Phone Dundalk Leader 042 9320888 Aerial, Satellite – TV, Freeview Freesat Digital H.D., Sales, service, repairs. Eamonn Cooney TV. 7 Distillery Lane.087-267-1809 / 0429331348 Weddings 2012 Special at Peter Hughes Photography, Professional Wedding Photography, full coverage of wedding and 26 page picture story book album total price €750 phone 042 9333732 mob 087 2561161 CARPENTER AVAILABLE 25 years experience. All interior, exterior, including kitchens, decking, doors, floors, flat-packs etc.

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100 A3 posters €85. 100 full colour business cards €30. 5000 A5 B/W flyers €99 Docket books, envelopes, stickers, memoriam cards, invitations. Contact 086 3006102/0416852821 www.gmprint.ie All prices subject to vat Tiler Available. No job too big or small. Attention to detail guaranteed. Call 0876563705 for free quote.

Michael’s property maintenance - Repairs, building, plastering, plumbing, painting, tiling, concreting, patios, gardening & PVC facia & soffits. Over 20 years experience. Refrerences available. 086-7350357 Damp proofing, leak detection, solar ventilation, chemical damp-proofing, all types of leaks. Specialist equipment.

Wall mounted solar panels heat and dry your home. Aqua-solve. 087-2664224 A1 CHIMNEY CLEANING service. Very clean professional work guaranteed. Have your chimney cleaned twice a year! 0871839952 DUNDALK COMPUTER REPAIR CENTRE We fix p.c.s, laptops, tablets, ipads, iphones and smartphones. No fix, no fee! 9am to 10pm. 7 days a week! Call Gerard 0429328301 and 085-1286436 PLASTERER AVAILABLE Save yourself money. Get the right tradesman. First class plastering at affordable prices. No job too small. Safe pass Reg. Special rates for OAPs. Free quotes. 087-3525652.

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ing reflexology therapy in the comfort of your own home by therapst with 20 years experience. Tel 0877099744 TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Household & office removals. Light haulage. No job too small. 087-9525557 Irish Lady available for cleaning in the mornings. €10 per hour. 0871943620 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY cleaning by the professionals. Louth Cleaning Services. 0429661539 Mural Artist All mural work done, from a canvas to full mural, children’s wall murals for home or work place and custom airbrush. Artwork done to order 086 212 4074 cnmurals@yahoo.ie www.cnmuraldesigns.ie Registered Childminder. Has vacancies for babies and older children. Every facility available. Phone 087-9536395.

Carrick Road Area.

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

042-9372455 or 087-2473342.

SITUATIONS VACANT STAFF REQUIRED Barber/Hairdresser.

Full time/Part time. Barber shop: The Grafton Barber, Marshes Shopping Centre, Marshes Avenue, Rampart Road, Dundalk.

Leave your C.V. at reception desk or call 0429355568. Contact Maja immediately between10am & 7pm. Monday - Sat and Sun 12-6pm.

Representatives required for Natural Health Company. Flexible Hours.

Full time or part time. Contact Regina on 085-7053834 SPECIAL NOTICES Taken from house break in 18ct White Gold Ring, Diamonds inset in band leading to ¼ ct Solitaire diamond.

Imperfection inside band where ring was resized. Any info please call Amanda 086 0760671 CARS/VANS FOR SALE Ford Connect Van 04. NCT to August 12. €2500. Fully taxed. 0871683270 Mercedes A104 00’ 23,000. NCT until 2014. Genuine miles. Excellent condition, one careful owner. Call 0868158522 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

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Corpus Christi Procession Historia Roxany Kuryła Poprzez krótką historię Roxanki i jej rodziny, chcemy Państwu pokazać, że świat dziecka chorego nie musi być smutny i nieszczęśliwy. Życie jest trudne dla wielu rodzin, które borykają się ze swoimi problemami same, w zapomnieniu, z dala od najbliższych.

Ale życie to też miłość, poświęcenie i radość z każdej chwili spędzonej razem.

Roxana urodziła się 28.01.2010 roku w Droghedzie. Była dzieckiem wyczekiwanym przez rodziców i starszego brata. Nic, do momentu narodzin, nie wskazywało na to, że dziecko urodzi się chore. Dziewczynka przyszła na świat z 70% ubytkiem mózgu. Jednak poza brakiem odruchu ssania, jej stan ogólny był dobry.

W drugiej dobie życia dziecko trafiło do szpitala w Dublinie. Tamtejsi lekarze nie dawali dziecku szans na dłuższe życie : „kilka tygodni, miesięcy, no może rok....” taki wyrok pamięta się każdego dnia. Każdy dzień to niepewność, co dalej?

Rodzice przez cały ten czas wierzyli, że sytuacja choć trochę się zmieni i mieli nadzieje , że to co słyszą to pomyłka.

Po dwóch tygodniach stan dziecka był stabilny, co pozwoliło na przewiezienie Roxany do szpitala w Droghedzie. Rodzicom skróciło to codzienne

dojazdy.W tym czasie Roxanka przyjęła w szpitalu Chrzest Święty. Kiedy miała 5 i pół tygodnia rodzice mogli po raz pierwszy zabrać dziecko do domu. Strach, lęk i obawa czy sobie poradzą nie przyćmiły jednak radości z bycia razem – w domu! Życie malutkiej Roxanki wypełnione było po brzegi, rehabilitacja i ćwiczenia, zabawy ze starszym bratem Alanem, poznawanie świata.

Codzienna walka z chorobą.

Niestety, mimo ogromnego wysiłku ze strony rodziców, najbliższych im, pomocy życzliwych ludzi, lekarzy i rehabilitantów Roxanka nie doczekała się swoich 3 urodzin, zostawiając pogrążąnych w smutku rodziców, brata. Pani Patrycja (mama dziewczynki) mówi, że w domu jest teraz tak cicho, pusto.

Państwo Kutyła są skromnymi ludźmi i nieśmiałymi, ale leczenie, rehabilitacja, a teraz koszty pogrzebu przerosły ich. Pomóżmy tej rodzinie! Wystarczy przelać 1 euro – symbolicznie, ale jeśli zrobimny to solidarnie, uzbiera się poważniejsza kwota, więcej szczegółów na naszej stronie www.dundalk. pl pozdrawiam. Agnieszka Boniewicz Patrycja i Krzysztof Kuryła, AIB BANK, Dundalk sort code: 93-24-50, nr konta: 82538039 z dopiskiem: wsparcie dla rodziców Roxanki

River Clean up at Castletown River, Dundalk Town on Wednesday 16th May 2012. This was one of the events being held as part of the National Volunteering Week. We at the Louth Volunteer Centre set this up and had the students from the National Learning Network help out.

A special celebration of Corpus Christi will take place on June 7 as a part of the 50th Eucharistic Congress.

Dundalk will celebrate with a procession starting at St Partick’s Church and will take a route from Jocelyn Street, Castle Road, St Mary’s Road, Wolfe Tone Terrace, Church Street, Clanbrassil Street before returning to St Patrick’s for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

The Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of Catholics from all over the world to celebrate the central place of the Eucharist in the life of the church. The congress takes place every four years and the last time the congress took place in Ireland was in 1932.

Huge success for Cobra Kan karate students A fantastic day for Cobra Kan saw 34 of its students grade to their next belt, this was held in St. Gerards hall on Sunday May 6 and was both successful and enjoyable for everyone involved.

All students showed a huge level of skill and dedication to learning and improving.

No one could fault them on the day as they all passed their grades with flying colours.

Both juniors and seniors graded on the day watched by family and friends, they were: White to Yellow: Tiernan and Naiose Weldon, Lucy Watters, Enya Kerley, Eimear Kerley, Matas Lukosevicius, Lee Kerr, Oran Mulligan,

Cobra Kan students at their recent grading in St Gerard’s Hall

Jack Corbett, Aaron Garvey, Kalea Kinahan, Ellie O’ Shaughnessy.

Yellow to Orange; Sarah

Orange to Green; Rebecca Grey, Mark Freeman, Adam Murtagh, Connor Smyth, Erin Lamb-Fegan, Benus LukoseO’ Connell, Leah O’ Shaugh- vicius, Jack Mahony, Darren O’ Malley, Jan Fitzgerald, nessy, Naoise O’Hagan.

Martina Goss, Sean Martin.

Green to Blue; Peter LambFegan, Sean O’Hare.

Blue to Purple; Megan Rogers, Stephen Mc Mahon.

Purple to First Brown; Patrick Mulligan, Andrea and Glen Ladley.

Second Brown to Third Brown(1st Kyu); Daire Lawless.

Three huge honours were gained lately firstly, Marian Kierans received her honouree Black Belt, Catherine Brady graded to her second Dan Black Belt and Coach Patricia Mc Quillian was presented by the Irish president of the World Kickboxing Championships, Mick Dunleavey her 6th Dan Black Belt.

Launch of Dundalk Agricultural Show

gina Whyte (Lady Chairn (Treasurer, Dundalk Show), Geor Concepta Quigley, Dessie Mc Gaho Horses, Dundalk Show) of d (Hea Mee el Carm and te man, Dundalk Show), Victor Why Michael Kelly and Noel Clarke

Paul Cumiskey (Ulster Bank), Anne Lyons and Gerry Mc Mahon (Ulster Bank) at the launch of the Dundalk Agricultural Show

Kearney Bridie and Trevor Durnin and Jane Sponsors Amy and Oliver Callaghan of Callaghan Insurance

Michael Hughes (Secretary of the Irish Shows Association), Carmel Mee (Head of Horses, Dundalk Show) and Jim Harrison (National Vice President of Irish Shows Association and Castleblayney Show)

alk Show) with Liam and Joan Feehan (Vice Chairman, Dund

Irene Woods

Sheila and Paul Meehan

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AUDI Q5

Just in: Audi Q5 subjected to styling revisions, equipment enhancement and fuel economy gains.

T h e diesel 2.0 TDI produces 177PS/380Nm delivering 47.1mpg with a six-speed manual or seven-speed S tronic twinclutch transmission. The V6 3.0 TDI outputs 245PS/580Nm with 44.1mpg, 0- 62mph in 6.5 seconds and top speed of 140mph.

T h e petrol units comprise a 2.0 TFSI with 225PS/350Nm giving around 37.2 mpg with a six-speed manual or eightspeed tiptronic automatic or V6 petrol 3.0 TFSI giving 272PS/400Nm, 0-62mph in

5.9 seconds, top speed of 145mph, 33.2 mpg with standard eightspeed tiptronic automatic box.

A start-stop system is standard in all 4 versions.

Q u a t tro All-wheel drive is standard powering the axles on a ratio of 40:60 in favour of the rear but redistributing power if traction is

lost.

Trim levels include 18 – 20 inche wheels, leather upholstery, electronic climate control, the Driver’s Information System with efficiency function, the Multi Media Interface linked to a 6.5-inch colour monitor, rear acoustic parking, light and rain sensors, a hill descent assist

function and split/folding rear seats and higher spec. adding Audi Music Interface iPod connection, satellite navigation, the Audi Parking System Plus with front and rear sensors and visual distance indicators and powered tailgate operation.

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