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Great response to Oriel event Pages 10 & 12
Youth award for Kelly Page 11
Wednesday, 8th August, 2012. Vol. 5, Issue 32 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
Mountain bed push for children’s hospital By Paul Byrne
A local man’s efforts to raise money for the ‘Fix Crumlin’ hospital appeal proved a huge success as over a hundred people joined him in his trek across the Cooley mountains. Oliver O’Shaughnessy decided to raise money for the ‘Fix Crumlin’ hospital appeal after seeing at first hand the terrible conditions that the staff are forced to work in. Oliver’s son Daniel suffers from a disease called severe aplastic anaemia which means his bone-marrow is unable to produce red and white blood cells. As a regular visitor to Crumlin, Oliver was moved to try and help the hospital raise some much needed funds to rebuild the crumbling building.
“Our six year old boy Daniel is an outpatient in Crumlin and the staff up there have been absolutely fantastic. Unfortunately though the building is falling down around them and they need to raise €8 million to help raise funds for the renovation of the cardiac and cancer care facilities “ Oliver made a bed with the words ‘Fix Crumlin’ emblazoned on the front and set out from Fitzpatrick’s pub in Lordship as he made his way across the Cooley mountains into Carlingford. Thankfully the weather gods were kind to Oliver and the rain stayed away as he began his trek. “I was delighted with the response we got to our appeal” said Oliver after he had completed the walk. “The walk probably took Daniel O’Shaughnessy is joined by other children on the walk Continued on Page 22
Changes will be made to cycle lanes By Niamh Kirk On foot of the review of the Jocelyn Street/Chapel Street carried out by an engineer from the National Transport Agency, Dundalk Town Council and O’Donovan Consultant Engineers the original layout of the junction was found to be in need of improvement. A number of improvements to the current layout are to be carried out after the town council approve the new plans. However that will have to wait until after the summer break when the council meets again in September. The plans include changes to be made to the road markings and traffic signals at the junction. See Page 13
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By Niamh Kirk
New car sales in Co Louth have tumbled even further according to the latest statistics from SIMI . There has been a drop of 21% in new car sales across the county compared to the same month last year with Louth holding about 2% of the national market. The figure does not look set to improve as traditionally new car sales drop off in the latter half of the year. Currently only 1,502 new cars were sold in
the county since the beginning of the year. Sales in petrol cars have plummeted as the price of fuel increases, sales of petrol cars now make up around one quarter of the market. Buyers everywhere are overwhelmingly opting for the running value of diesel cars and they now make up just over 74% of all sales. Alternative fuel cars are struggling to make any significant impact on the market with electric, hybrid and flexi fuels combined make up
less than two percent of annual new car sales. Louth’s drop of 21% goes against the national trend which saw a slight increase on sales in July compared to the same month last year. Alan Nolan, Director General of SIMI says the increase shows that there is still value out there for consumers who are taking advantage of strong offers from the Industry. “There is no doubt that the current level of sales is being driven by the industry seeking to prolong the selling season
and car buyers are continuing to benefit from this with great value out there at the moment.” This time of year is the annual tipping point where many would-bebuyers hold off purchasing until the new year. More than 70% of all annual new car sales happen in the first four months of the year. The Director of SIMI want to see the government address the ‘hugely disruptive impact of the seasonality’ in the industry by creating two registration periods January to
Francie Byrne and John Lambe with their paintings from St Oliver’s art classes. See Page 10
Blackrock Road Race
Blackrock AC are hosting a four mile road race around Blackrock on Sunday August 19 at 5pm. The event is open to runners, joggers and walkers aged 18 and over. The race will start on Main Street and will feature cash prizes for top runners. Registration is €12 and can be made at www.runireland.com with entries closing on Friday August 17 at 6pm. Entries on the day from 3pm to 4.15pm. Race numbers and time chip to be collected on Saturday August 18 at Blackrock Community Centre from 1pm to 3pm on race day. For details contact 087 2411374, 086 3224508 or contact fintanreilly@eircom.net.
June and July to December. He said he would “address this problem and protect jobs and businesses by spreading sales evenly through the
year. It would also benefit car buyers who purchase later in the year by more clearly identifying these cars for valuation purposes.”
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First screening of town-based movie Many of the scenes in Good Vibrations were filmed in Dundalk
By Niamh Kirk
Good Vibrations, the film biography of Terri Hooley father of the Belfast Punk scene much of which was filmed in Dundalk, has had its first screenings. Well known locations like the Spirit Store on the Quay and the red bricks of Broughton Street made their debut on the silver screen along with many locals who were cast as punked-up extras. Filming took place last September in Armagh and Dundalk with the locality being chosen because “there are parts of Dundalk that look very much like
Belfast in the 1970s. Belfast has changed a lot in the last 30 years, if you were away 20 or 30 years you wouldn’t know the place at all” according to Hooley speaking when the Dundalk location was selected. The film depicts how one man with a great passion and drive became an instrumental player in the punk movement in the North. Terri set up the record store Good Vibrations in the early 70’s on one of Belfast’s most bombed streets, Victoria Street. Despite the troubles the shop became a hub for music lovers and became the home of the record label that launched The Undertones and many more.
It also looks to Terri’s home life which became wrought with friction as his relationship with music took precedence. Over the past three weeks Good Vibrations had it first screening at the Belfast Film Festival where it won the Audience Award for best Feature Film. The awards and accolades keep rolling in as it received. The Best Irish Feature Award at the Galway Film Fleadh and was the opening film in the 47th Karlovy Vary International film Festival. The acclaimed film will make its way around a number of film festivals before going on general release later this year or early 2013 according to distributors.
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Money claimed in Dundalk court following robbery
A sum of €625 which was part of a larger amount on money stolen from a car in 2011 and held by Gardai was claimed by two men at Dundalk Court on Thursday. Judge William Hamill was asked to decide what to do with the money when a part-heard Police Property application came before him. One of the claimants previously gave evidence regarding his
right to the money. Gardai Inspector Martin Beggy told that the €625 was in possession of the Gardai after a man charged with stealing the money subsequently died. It was stated sums totalling €1,270 were stolen in Drogheda on March 2 last from a vehicle belonging to Heineken. The Inspector said that a son of the deceased man said he
lent him money and it was part of the money, the ownership of which was at issue. A second man told the court he lent the deceased man €150 that he was short to buy a car on the morning the Gardai stopped and searched both of them. They took money from both of them. Inspector Beggy said that the application was purely to do with the money taken from
the deceased man, who said he was going to rent a house. A course of action was open to the claimant to make a claim. The Inspector said the Gardai were seeking to return the money to the drinks company. Judge Hamill opted to do that on hearing a company representative who said it was money that a delivery man collected.
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Stealing food and clothes for her family
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The case of a 29 year-old mother who has admitted to stealing food and clothes to take care of her five young children was again adjourned on Thursday last. The holiday sitting of Dundalk Court was told by solicitor Sean T O’Reilly the situation with Guna Levcenkov with addresses at Beechmount Drive and Athlethan, Racecourse Road remained that she received absolutely no state assistance. He said she had “no desire” to engage in shoplifting and was awaiting the outcome of appeals for state aid. She was thankful for the help of Dundalk people and assistance from the members of the local Latvian and Lithuanian community. She had an ESB bill of over €1,215 and owed approximately €900 rent to her landlord who
had been more than understanding of her circumstances. Judge Hamill adjourned 12 counts of shoplifting to August 30 and remanded her on continuing bail. He would defer finalising the case until a date when Mr. O Reilly was present but the case couldn’t go on endlessly. The charges are in respect of offences on dates between July 2010 and January last involving stealing of items from stores in Dundalk and Drogheda. Inspector Martin Beggy, prosecuting, said she hadn’t come to further Garda attention. However, Mr O’Reilly said that she admitted since her last appearance in court she was stopped five times by shopkeepers. They appeared to be aware of her circumstances and simply took the goods off her and didn’t
notify the Gardai. She had gained seasonal employment and attempted to pay her landlord with the wages she obtained in the legal or black economy. Judge Hamill asked had he any idea where the appeals were at. Mr Reilly said it seemed to move incredibly slowly. He said that papers were with a barrister in relation to the whole Social Welfare matter. Judge Hamill said unless she paid the ESB bill she could find herself on the side of the road which strangely might bring matters to a head. Likewise, if she was in a home with no heat or cooking facilities. He confirmed it was his wish that the relevant statutory services be kept informed of the situation.
Pictured are: The children of St Olivers National School Carlingford welcoming the Canadian Ambassador Loyola Hearn, Oliver Tully Chairman of Louth Co Co, Professor David Wilson (a native of White Abbey, Belfast), President of DkIT Denis Cummins, Andrew Griffith, Chairman of the Board of DkIT and the great great grandson of D’Arcy Magee, D’Arcy Magee Quinn
D’Arcy McGee Summer School in Carlingford
The first annual Thomas D’Arcy McGee International Summer School is being held in Carlingford from August 20 to 22. McGee was born in the village in 1825, and went on to become one of the greatest Irishmen of his generation – a brilliant orator, popular poet and outstanding journalist, a one-time rebel who wound up as a Father of Canadian Confederation, a man whose career embodied all the major themes and creative tensions that ran through Irish and Irish Canadian life during the 19th Century, and who remains highly relevant today. While McGee is well known to most Irish Canadians, his memory gradually faded in Ireland, apart from a handful of his poems that remained in the school
curriculum. That situation is being addressed by the efforts of enterprising and energetic individuals based in Carlingford and the nearby Dundalk Institute of Technology. The Summer School aims to put McGee back on the Irish map, and to attract Canadian visitors who would like to combine a relaxed trip to Carlingford with some stimulating talks and discussions on the life and times of McGee, and some lively entertainment in the evenings. The school begins on Monday August 20, with a talk by Dr David Wilson, Professor of Celtic Studies, University of Toronto and biographer of Thomas D’Arcy McGee, on the transformation of McGee from an Irish rebel to a Canadian loyalist.
On Tuesday, James Quinn of the Royal Irish Academy will present a lecture on McGee’s Ireland. In the evening a dinner will take place in the Carlingford Sailing Club and later for those who are happy having a couple of pints and listening to traditional music, there will be a session at McKevitt’s Hotel that evening. The Summer School winds up on Wednesday morning with a discussion of the ways in which McGee’s career can speak to the need for reconciling the differences and divisions that have characterised Irish life, involving Conor Murphy, MP and Jim Wells. To register, contact Tommy Fegan at tommyfegan@gmail.com.
News
in Brief Cancer Fundraiser
The Irish Cancer Society is launching a new fundraising event ‘Run Walk & Roll in Louth for Cancer Research’. They are inviting communities across Louth to run, walk and roll in just about anything with wheelsscooters, skateboards, wheelchairs, prams, bikes - as long as it doesn’t have an engine. Not only will you help support Irish Cancer Society Research but you will also bring your friends and families together for a great, fun day out. CallSave 1850 60 60 60 for more information.
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History Who was known as the Maid of Orleans? Cartoon & Comics In the Wacky Races, who was the only driver never to have won a race? Rock and Pop Tony Hadley was the lead singer of what 1980s British group? Sport Which League of Ireland club is nicknamed The Candystripe Tigers? Ireland In what county are the villages of Castleisland and Ballydesmond? Books Which adventure novel is subtitled The Sean Cook? Local Which then sitting Dundalk UDC councillor made headlines by leaving Fianna Fail to join the newly-formed Progressive Democrats in 1985?
Movies In what 1984 Wes Craven horror movie did Johnny Depp have his first starring role? Political Scandals Which of his former cabinet members claimed to have had an affair with Prime Minister John Major? Television In what BBC TV sit come did Nicholas Lyndhurst play Ronnie Barker’s son? This Week’s Stinker Ham gravy was the first love of what cartoon character.
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Two Louth Roses set to bloom in Tralee By Paul Byrne
The countdown to the Rose of Tralee is on as Louth’s two Roses ready themselves for a tour of Ireland before landing in Kerry for the start of the festival on August 17. Patricia Marmion and Claire Lynch will represent the Wee County in what promises to be a great occasion and Louth Rose, Patricia Marmion, admitted that she just can’t wait for the event to begin as she makes her final preparations. “It’s all systems go at the moment. My dress is being made by Bernie McCann in Cooley as
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we speak so it’s beginning to feel very real now. I’ve sort of been busy all summer and I haven’t really had a chance to think about it but it’s starting to hit home now and I’m getting very excited. Patricia who starred for Louth ladies on Sunday as they cruised past Derry to reach the All Ire-
land Semi-Final expects to have plenty of support in Tralee for the five day festival “I will have a big support there with a lot of my friends and family and a load of my class from college are making the trip down as well. “I’d like to say a big thank you to all my spon-
sors who have helped me out so far and hopefully everybody who comes down to support me has a great time in Tralee” says Patricia. Rather than being a contest where rivalries may fester, she says all the girls are there to have a bit of fun. We’re going down there to help each other and the fact it is a competition does not even get mentioned, we are all just going down there to have a laugh.” she adds.. Patricia is not the only Louth Rose who will grace the Tralee stage this year with Stabannon’s Claire Lynch making the long
journey from Australia to represent her adopted city of Melbourne. Claire’s sister Deirdre says half of Stabannon will make the trip to Tralee to cheer on the Melbourne Rose. “Claire leaves Australia next Wednesday and will be back with us in Stabannon on Thursday for a flying visit before she meets up with the rest of the Roses for a tour around the country” explains Deirdre. “We’re actually just back from spending a month with her over there and she’s starting to get really excited about the big event.
“She’s got her dress and all that sorted out and she’s really looking forward to meeting all the other Roses. “She is friends with the Louth Rose Patricia Marmion already so it’ll be fun for the two of them hanging out with each other in Tralee. “I reckon half of Stabannon are planning on making the trip to Tralee so Claire definitely won’t be short of support ” laughs Deirdre. The Rose of Tralee festival starts on Friday August 17 and runs until Tuesday 21 when the Rose of Tralee will be crowned by Daithi O Se.
Dundalk host European champions Chelsea
Dundalk FC are gearing up for an exciting friendly against Champions League holders Chelsea at Oriel Park next Tuesday evening, 14 August with kick-off at 7pm. The game will be the first time the Lilywhites have entertained foreign opposition in a friendly since the visit of ninetime La Liga winners Atlético Madrid three years ago. Indeed, Oriel Park is no stranger to European giants, having entertained the likes of
Liverpool, Celtic, Ajax, Porto, PSV Eindhoven, Tottenham Hotspur, Red Star Belgrade and more recently Levski Sofia in UEFA competition. Chelsea were last season crowned European champions and also won the English FA Cup, and the London Blues are set to travel to Ireland with a youthful squad but one that contains exciting prospects. It promises to be a real treat for the Dundalk footballing public and people of the North
East. Tickets have been keenly priced for the game, making it very affordable for all. “We are delighted to be welcoming a team with the stature of Chelsea. We have been promoting the game for the last 6-8 weeks so we’re hoping for a big turnout,” said Dundalk FC General Manager Paul Johnston. “There has been very big interest from around the country, with ticket sales linked to Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Mayo, Cav-
an and right around the country. “Many of those areas have Chelsea Supporters Clubs and they have bought tickets in numbers, with some supporters clubs buying over 50 tickets for the game. Tickets for the match are selling extremely well, and those planning to attend are advised to purchase in advance. Supporters should note that all Juvenile (U16) Stand tickets are now sold out, while only a limited number of Adult Stand
tickets remain. The prices are as follows: Stand: Adults €15. Ground: Adults €10, Juveniles (U16) €5. Family tickets are also available for the Ground: 2 Adults & 2 Children €20, 1 Adult & 2 Children €15. Tickets are available over the phone or at the Oriel Park office (phone: 042-9335894), as well as the TCCM Office at the Square, Harvey Norman in the Retail Park and Jack Murphy Jewellers in Newry.
1. Joan of Arc 2. Dick Dastardly 3. Spandau Ballet 4. Derry City 5. Kerry 6. Treasure Island 7. Jim Cousins 8. Nightmare on Elm St 9. Edwina Currie 10. Going Straight. Stinker – Olive Oyl
Cummins closes in on Poc Fada record with his sixth win
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Tipperary goalkeeper, Brendan Cummins, is closing in on the record of Poc Fada titles after claiming his sixth victory on Saturday afternoon. Cummins is now just one short of the record held by Cork legend, Ger Cunningham. Despite inclement weather and mist covering Annaverna Mountain on Saturday morning the M Donnelly Poc Fada All Ireland went ahead. Due to weather conditions and with the health and safety of competitors. their back-up teams and spectators in mind it was decided to run the main Poc Fada on a double lap of the secondary course instead.
The weather lifted after contestants had started the amended course and the competitions concluded in warm sunshine. The results were unique as three competition winners were as in 2011 Brendan Cummins retained his title to claim his sixth crown, followed by Ruairi Convery (Derry) and Graham Clarke (Antrim) in third place. Patricia Jackman (Waterford) won her fourth national title in a row. one poc ahead of Martina McMahon (Cork) with Rachel Monaghan a very close third placed contestant. The 2011 Under 16 contestant
Killian Kiely (Offaly) was eligible to defend his title and he did so two shots ahead of Colum Fenton (Cork). Brendan Cummins and Kevin McKernan (Antrim) with a combined score of 86 pocs won the Comortas Beirte Competition. with the combined totals of pre-competition draw determination deciding the results. GAA President Liam O’Neill and Camogie President Aileen Lawlor were both present at Annaverna to present Prizes to those placed and an individual inscribed Crystal vase to all contestants. Sponsor Martin Donnelly also attended on the day.
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Chciałabym Wam polecić wycieczkę do hrabstwa Antrim w północnej Irlandii. Trasę można pokonać w jeden dzień. Jeden dzień, który przy dobrej organizacji czasu będzie obfitował w różnorodność wrażeń i ciekawych miejsc. Z Dundalk najlepiej wyruszyć około 8:30, tak by do pierwszego obektu dotrzeć na 10tą. Jedziemy M1 w kierunku Belfastu, nastepnie kierujemy się na M2 i lotnisko międzynarodowe, na północy Belfastu a następnie zjeżdżamy na A12, już na Carrickfergus. Tu nasz pierwszy postój - największy w Irlandii Zamek Nordycki. Po przekroczeniu murów twierdzy, otwiera się przed nami nowy, fascynujący świat. Wielkim plusem Carrickfergus jest jego niepowtarzalny charakter. Zamek stanowi twierdzę z prawdziwego zdarzenia, położoną na klifie, nad zatoką. Posiada: opuszczaną kratę, baterię dział, obwałowania od strony morza, a nawet lochy ze znajdującymi się w nich figurami imitującymi więźniów. Z obwarowań rozciąga się przepiękny widok na morze Irlandzkie. W Carrikfergus ył też “podobno” Guliwer. Tą drogą dojeżdżamy do mostu linowego zamieszczonego na klifach i łączącego stały ląd i maleńką wysepką, most nazywa się Carrick a rede rope bridge; w okresie letnim czynny od 10:00 do 19:00; od recepcji do samego mostu wiedzie nas kilometrowa ścieżka grzbietami klifów; opłata jest pobierana tylko za przekroczenie mostu, ceny są bardzo zbliżone jak te w Carrickfergus. Most przekraczamy dwa razy. Przy ładnej pogodzie i natężonym w związku z tym ruchu turystycznym przy wejściu jest podany przybliżony czas oczekiwania na wejście na most. Mijamy Groble Olbrzyma i najpierw udajemy się o 1 mile dalej, do miasteczka Bushmills. Groble Olbrzyma są czynne do 20tej latem. Niestety obecnie już są płatne, za to cetrum turystyczne jest naprawdę świetnie zorganizowane i wyposażone, w cenie biletu są audioprzewodniki,także w języku polskim. Następnie znów Bushmills, tym razem tylko przejeżdżamy, by kilka mil za miasteczkiem zatrzymać się przy ruinach zamku Dunluce, malowniczo usytuowanych na klifie, nad oceanem. Zanim wjedziemy do Portrush by znależć w nim drogę do domu, lądem zajmie nam podróż powrotna około 2 gidzin. Miłego zwiedzania! Agnieszka Boniewicz
St Oliver’s artists display paintings By Paul Byrne
Talented artists from St Oliver’s nursing home in Dundalk have used their considerable talents to produce a calendar featuring paintings of some of the most striking images in Co Louth. Art classes have been offered to the residents of St Oliver’s for a number of years under the guidance of art teacher Carol Wallace. According to Carol the works will feature in a calendar which will be available in a number of businesses around Dundalk whilst the original paintings will be placed around Dundalk town centre as part of the ‘Art Trail’. “We meet up every Thursday morning and
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we have a very enthusiastic talented group who tap into their creative spirit to help create these wonderful paintings you see before you today. The calendar features images from around the County including Backrock beach, Castle Road, the Proleek Dolmen and Ravensdale forest. Ollie Neary from Louth Village who painted a
beautiful image of Castletown Bridge says that the art classes are a great way to pass the time. “I started painting here about seven or eight years ago and it’s something I really enjoy doing. It’s kind of relaxing and you get a sense of achievement when you finish your picture” he explains. Mary Smyth from
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Culhane St. In Dundalk echoed these sentiments saying that painting was a great way to spend a morning. John Lambe and Francie Byrne agreed saying that the art group provides a great outlet for the residents to show off their talents. “We have great craic here and it’s a lovely way to spend a few hours on a Thursday morning. We’re
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looking forward to seeing our paintings on display and we’re already thinking about what we plan to paint next” laughs John. Art classes are sponsored by St Vincent de Paul and the calenders are available from August 15 and can be purchased from Jacqueline Woods, Ozone Boutique, Gift and Art Gallery, St Vincent de Paul, Modern Fash-
ions, BOI, AIB, Riva on Earl St, Imperial Hotel, Pulse Pacemaker, Carroll’s bookshop, Catwalk boutique and the Dublin St picture framers who framed all the images for the artists. All funds raised will go towards St Oliver’s while the original paintings will be on display as part of the ‘Art Trail’ from August 15.
Louth actor lands another major role in USA By Paul Byrne
Louth actor Colin O’Donoghue’s star continues to shine with the recent announcement that he has been cast as Captain Hook in US network ABC’s fairytale drama Once Upon a Time.
Colin, from Drogheda, has strong connections to Dundalk with his mother and grandparents hailing from Ravensdale while he also spent plenty of his teenage years in the town having been educated in the Grammar school in Dundalk. 31 year old Colin shot to
fame last year starring alongside Anthony Hopkins in Hollywood blockbuster ‘The Rite’. The supernatural thriller proved to be a huge success across America and got Colin recognised by movie executives in LA. O’Donoghue had made an audition video for
The Rite in a friend’s home studio in Drogheda and sent it to the United States. O’Donoghue will make his debut in episode 4 of ‘Once Upon a Time’ and is described by ABC as “a handsome pirate ship captain who never shies away from a fight.” Although
he gives off a gentlemanly air, he is truly vindictive in nature. The Captain will play a pivotal role in the bad fortune that has befallen Storybrooke. Colin is also an accomplished musician and is a member of well established Irish rock band ‘The Enemies’.
Dundalk FC Fundraiser Night
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Fearghal, Brendan and Gerry Malone
Mickey O’Kane, Chris Caulfield and Damian Smiley Bailey
Peter Cherrie (Dundalk FC), Tom
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Tanya Mc Cann and Sinead Mc Guinness
David Corcoran and Niall Gallagher
Former footballer Tom Mc Nulty talks to Johnny Mc Gailey about football and the club at the Dundalk FC Fundraiser in Oriel Park on Sunday night
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Top award for Kelly
Kelly McGlynn from Kilkerley Foroige Club was one of five teenagers from Louth to receive a leadership award at a gala ceremony in Dublin. The teens received certificates in recognition of their efforts demonstrating a desire to lead from the front and set a good example to their peers through positive decision making and actions. The Louth teens were joined by more than 260 other young people from across Ireland and around the world during a graduation ceremony to mark the end of the 4th annual Foróige Albert Schweitzer Leadership
Kelly McGlynn (back left) pictured with Cian O’Rourke, Ciara Lynch, Sarah Doyle, Matt McCoy, Edel McEnteggart, Marita Bayly at the awards ceremony
for Life International Youth Conference. The leadership programme and annual conference is run by Foróige in partnership with ICCUSA, the Irish Chamber of Com-
merce - United States of America. The programme is open to teenagers in every country and the conference was attended by young delegates from the UK, USA, Canada, Pales-
tine, India and Nigeria. Hollywood star Matt McCoy acts as the ongoing ambassador to the leadership programme and mentored the young delegates all week.
Celtic Supporters Club hold AGM Celtic supporters club held their AGM on Monday July 23 in the Stags Head Dundalk. The large attendance re-elected Liam Cassidy as chairman and Stephen Johnston as treasurer. The remainder of the committee is as follows: Shane Mullen-
Secretary, Michael Casey- PRO with other members Tony Hughes, Cathal Mulholland and Nigel McKee. The club would like to extend an invitation to all club members old and new to a start of season Bar-B-Que in the Stags Head on
Saturday August 11 at 6pm followed by DJ Franko. The usual ‘Premiership Challenge’ starts on Saturday August 18 with a winning prize of €700. Entry costs €10 and names can be left behind the bar in the Stags Head.
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Gerry Clarke won a signed jersey in the raffle at the Dundalk FC Fundraiser in Oriel Park on Sunday night Dean Arrowsmith with Dundalk FC player Peter Cherrie
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Karen Cooke and Maria Mahony
Catriona Joyce, Moira Carroll and Rosemary Coleman
Serena Myles and Francis Kearney
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Changes will be made to cycle lanes following review By Niamh Kirk
On foot of the review of the Jocelyn Street/Chapel Street carried out by an engineer from the National Transport Agency, Dundalk Town Council and consultant engineers the original layout of the junction was found to be in need of improvement. A number of improvements to the current layout are to be carried out after the town council approve the new plans. However that will have to wait until the council meets again in
September. The plans include changes to be made to the road markings and traffic signals at the junction. Business owners in the area will welcome plans to widen the road to facilitate access to Chapel Street by heavy goods vehicles and emergency vehicles who faced difficulties accessing the area following the implementation of the two lane cycle track. Town Engineer, Catherine Duff said “The analysis of this important junction
The controversial junction entering Chapel Street
has been very useful and generated some valuable adjustments that we can now make to ensure that the junction is as safe as possible for all road users. “There is always a careful balance to be struck in this type of work between the competing requirements of motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Overall, our programme to make the town safer for cyclists and pedestrians is having a positive impact on safety.” Safety of the cyclists is
paramount to the project’s organisers and the NTA has accepted an invitation from Dundalk Town Council to review the entire Smarter Travel infrastructure programme in the town which will help shape the rollout of similar schemes in cities and towns across Ireland. . The final stage in the smart travel scheme is only in its infancy and it is expected that the cycle tracks will see an upsurge in use as the on-road and safety training amongst the 4000
pupils in the nine partnering schools continues. Cuchulainn Cycling club will be working with young people to create a generation of confident and safe cyclists that should help reduce congestion in the town centre and close to schools, particularly in morning and at home time. As the student population of Dundalk is set to grow dramatically in coming years, the cycle lanes are an opportunity to prevent chaos at school gates as students will be capable of travelling safely to and from school themselves. The real test of the success of the cycle lanes will come when the students give their verdict as they take to the roads this coming academic year.
Heritage Week in Cooley Walk
Anyone wishing to celebrate Heritage Week can take part in two walks that are being organised in the Cooley Peninsula. A Road Walk will take place on Sunday August 19 leaving the Sportsmans at 11am, taking in Mount Pleasant House, the Proleek Dolmen and other sites on route. Adults €10 - children free, to include light picnic lunch.
A Mountain Walk will take place on Sunday 26, leaving Dulargy School, Ravensdale, at 11am, taking in the Sweat Houses, Lissachiggle stone enclosure, Leaba Paragasta, Cuchullain’s Bed (in Folklore). Adults €10 to include picnic lunch. Guide, music on the mountain and €5 donation to Temple St Childrens hospital.
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Over to you QUESTION: Are you for or against the death penalty?
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Vincent Callan I definitely do not think that it should be introduced. You can’t legislate for miscarriages of justice. Mistakes cannot be rectified after you’ve killed someone.
Judge adjourns case against man who secured work
Dundalk Court heard on Thursday that a 29-yearold local man, Anthony Cunnane, who was put back for community service and medical reports to be prepared on him was not present because he had obtained work on a cruise ship. Judge William Hamill agreed after seeing the contract of employment to adjourn the case to August 30 for his solicitor to obtain instructions from him. The Judge said he otherwise would deem he was not suitable for community service. The defendant with addresses at Seafield Lawns and Afton Drive had 16 counts in respect of driving without insurance, driving licence, and tax and NCT certificate on three separate dates adjourned from a sitting in April. It was stated then two of those were on successive days on September 27 and 28 last and the other on January 9 last. On each occasion the Gardai seized the vehicle. His solicitor said the defendant disposed of the vehicle. Peter Lavery explained on Thursday that the defendant made contact with the Probation Service that he had taken up employment on a cruise ship and showed his contract of employment. The defendant was somebody who had a history of trying to work. He worked as a chef in the past, but wasn’t able to continue in that line because of injuries he sustained when young. Judge Hamill remarked that Mr Lavery better get on to him to find out when he was coming back.
Terence Burns I think the system is fine the way it is. They’ve been wrong before. You could be framed or anything and the next thing you’re on death row.
Tomas Geroc
Brian Savage
I think it really depends on the I’d be totally against it to be crime. In certain cases I can see honest. I just don’t think it’s where the death penalty should right to take another person’s life. Jail is enough of a punishbe allowed but it definitely should depend on the severity ment I think. of the crime.
Brendan Conachy I don’t think that the death penalty is the answer. Tougher jail sentences is the way to go. There’s no use giving a man 20 years in prison and letting him out after ten.
Dundalk Cricket Club under the spotlight By Niamh Kirk
Dundalk Cricket Club has been featured as a part of the Underdogs series on RTE One’s John Murray Show. The spotlight was shone once again on the rising stars of Irish cricket as the RTE show visited the club’s grounds in Dromiskin last week to catch the team in training and interview some of the members. The show followed the progress of the first team who have shot up through the divisions in the Irish cricket league since their foundation in 2009. They are currently placed third in the Leinster Division Nine and expect to continue on their impressive form by winning the coming games this August
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A car boot sale will be held in St Patricks GFC Lordship in association with the Irish Heart Foundation on Sunday August 19th from 10.30 am to 3pm. Refreshments in Car Boot Cafe. Call 087-2559405 or 0876479715.
Volunteers Needed
Phil Simmons with members of Dundalk Cricket Club
and September and see themselves through to another promotion. John was shown around the club’s grounds and met with the members who hail from Ireland, England, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Australia. They spoke with John
about the origins of the club and how they all came to be involved. John was even given the chance to have a go at the willow-on-leather himself and gave a creditable display of his batting prowess. The show is due for broadcast on RTE Radio
1 on Wednesday morning of August 8, so tune in to hear Dundalk’s formidable cricketers tell their own story. Irish National team coach Phil Simmons was also there to give some tips and advice to the ever impressive team. He shared his
philosophy on sports and cricket and told the senior team he thought that any sport should be played as something that they enjoy. His words are likely to be well heeded as he is among Ireland’s most successful cricket coaches to date.
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Dundalk Friday Night 8-Ball Pool League Friday brought the most competitive field yet to Dundalk for “Friday Night 8-Ball Pool” at The Sportsmans Bar. Ten Players from Louth and surrounding counties made the event as new Irish tour players John Dugdale, David Hanratty, Damien Carberry attempted the weekly challenge. Damian made a great tournament debut making it to the semi final on his first attempt. However, Aidan Kinsella defeated David to make it to the final for the fourth successive occasion The second semi final between Barry Keane and Patrick McArdle was all one sided. Unlike last week when Barry coming back from 2-0 to beat Paddy 3-2, Patrick wiped the board knocking out last week’s runner up an impressive 3-0 victory. Patrick then took on Aidan in the final and produced some fast enjoyable pool and both took their chances as it went 1-1. But with odds stacked in his favour, Aidan again showed how much the
tournament meant to him by quickly running out the Final 4-1. Dundalk’s “Friday Night 8-Ball Pool” attracts some of the best pool players from the Dundalk area and surrounding towns and counties. The Sportsmans Bar have Two World Championship Supreme Tables providing the best quality tables for 8-Ball. Ahead of the upcoming “Dundalk Pub Pool League”, Dundalk pubs will be notified of team entry details before August 10th. A meeting will be held to inform all captains of tournament rules and league draws before August 24th. This league will run every Thursday night in the pubs of Dundalk during September and October. This event will be held at The Sportsmans Bar on a Saturday where every team will play on the main table through out a full day event. Teams can enter now by contacting Barry on 0876274866. Any pub with a pool table can apply to take part.
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Huge crowd support Dundalk FC fundraiser Jinx Lennon sees a bright future for Dundalk FC
Jinx is on the move Jinx Lennon is on the move again as after a sensational performance at the Save Dundalk FC fundraiser. The positive voice of a disenchanted generation will be catching the end of the Olympic celebrations as he is set to perform at the Marathon Irish Festival in London on Saturday August 11. The marathon Irish event celebrates Irish Culture through creative arts and runs over two months in London’s East End. The festival hosts some of Ireland’s most relevant artists, musicians and thinkers and Jinx is billed to play along side Mark Corcoran at the free event. Jinx has a busy schedule over the next few weeks as he takes to stages at some of the seasons remaining festivals. He was featured at the Liss Ard Festival the night before the musical effort to Save the Lilywhites. Festival goers in Waterford as well as London will also be treated to one of Jinx’s unique performances. The local laureate has also been busy behind the scenes as he penned the music for the Pat Mc Cabe/Kevin Allen’s joint movie production ‘’The Ballad of Honky Mc Swaine’’ which premiered at the Flat Lake film festival this summer. He enlisted members of the charisma charged The Trampz, who also entertained at the Project Oriel gig, to play a combination of these two musical forces should not be missed.
By Niamh Kirk The effort to see Dundalk FC Trust take over the struggling club continued over the weekend as people flocked to events at Oriel Park to show their support for the Lilywhites. The Project Oriel gig in the Youth Development Centre saw revellers make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend to show their
support for the club. Four bands entertained a buoyant crowd late into the night as the raffle prizes were dished out and the dance floor hopped. The Malarkeys, The Curtain Thieves kicked off the show. Later, Jinx Lennon, whose music is long credited with having deeply set socially conscious dimension, encouraged everyone to
Michael Brunnock is returning to The Spirit Store.
Michael Brunnock, former member of Little Place and The Van Winkles as well as long time collaborator with Dead Can Dance’s Brendan Perry is making a welcome return to Ireland and stopping off for a gig in the Spirit Store as a part of his tour. Critics have had difficulty getting Michael Brunnock to fit into a particular genre, his traditional, rock folk meets singer songwriter gives his performances an air of intrigue. His latest album, The Orchard, was released only last month and features collaborations with Julia Stone, Ari Hest, Joe Sumner and Glen Hansard. Michael won this year’s prestigious award for Best Original Song at the 2012 David di Donatello Italian Acadamy Awards. The winning song ‘If It Falls, it Falls’ is from the movie soundtrack for This Must be the Place [2012].
show their support for the local institution. Lennon admitted not knowing that much about football but lent his support because he was well aware of the importance of keeping local establishments alive and the ruinous effect its closure would have. Fun and funky seven piece The Trampz delivered one of their signa-
ture cool and charismatic performances that would have left many a reveller wanting to borrow
one of the clubs ‘magic sponges’ for their dance-weary limbs.
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Dear Sir, It is good news that council officials have descended from their ivory tower and agreed to review the cycle lanes fiasco. Albeit this will mean extra cost to the taxpayer, and the wanton destruction of the mature trees in Stapleton Place. The proliferation of cycle lanes on our streets would lead one to think that our own council are planning to twin the town with those cycling cities, Amsterdam and Shanghai. Most people would find it acceptable in principle to have cycle lanes- with a caveat. The lanes should only be painted and not hinder access for emergency or delivery vehicles, cause inconvenience to business people and residents, make driving hazardous or motorists, or endanger cyclists. Many would accept it is a brilliant idea to convert unused railway lines into cycling lanes. Such a concept would prove a boost to tourism. What is not acceptable is to have our once admired wide streets butchered in the process and turned into alleyways. It is not acceptable to have the cycle lanes separated by bollards and kerbs. Nor is it acceptable to have buildouts from off the large footpaths large enough to accommodate an Army
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More than oysters at Carlingford festival By Paul Byrne
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This year’s Carlingford Oyster Festival takes place this weekend with promises of fun and games for all the family as well as oysters galore. Featuring Morgan’s Ocean Fresh Carlingford Oyster Pearl Competition: 12 Ladies will compete for the Crown in a weekend of fun filled activities as they
bid to be crowned Carlingford Oyster Pearl 2012. The fun programme begins with its opening reception on Thursday evening and continues through the weekend with a colourful Festival Street Market, lively street entertainment, Artisan Craft & Food Stalls and local restaurants offering delicious fishy dishes, chowders and local cuisine. The Sailing Regatta on
Carlingford Lough and Guided Medieval tours of Carlingford are all to be enjoyed. The world renowned Carlingford Oyster Festival offers a four day fun-filled festival for the whole family is packed with traditional children’s activities including Magic Show, build a Sand Castle, Face Painting, the ever popular Teddy Bear’s Picnic, World
Crab Fishing Championship, Free Kayaking in the Harbour, Children’s Funfair and Bouncing Castles. Featuring the Kiddies Oyster Pearl Welly Hunt where the whole family can forage on the shores of Carlingford Lough to find treasures hidden within the shorelife and seashells. This year’s festival fun kicks off tomorrow Thursday August 9 and will run
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until Sunday evening when the Carlingford wOyster Pearl will be crowned in the Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford. Tickets For The Oyster Pearl Final and End of Festival Dance are available From the Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford Arms, The Van TakeAway and Ann Campbell Jewellers Dundalk. Tickets cost €10.
Huge crowd turn out for mountain bed push in aid of kids’ hospital Continued from Page 1
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us about three and a half hours and we had up to hundred people join us as we made our way across the Cooley mountains. I’d like to thank everybody for coming out and supporting us and making the event a success” enthused a delighted Oliver. Oliver and the rest of the bed push team finished the night off in Fitzpatrick’s were a raffle was held to raise even more money for the appeal. “We had a great night in Fitzpatrick’s and I’d like to
thank them for putting on food for us and looking after us on the evening. I’d also like to thank the Mulligan family from Ard Easmuinn who played traditional music for us for free. “At this stage we’ve raised thousands of euro and the money is still coming in so I’d sincerely like to thank everybody for coming along and helping us out” he added. Donations for Oliver’s appeal can be lodged in the Permanent TSB bank Clanbrassil St. Dundalk. Frances Gribben Cancer Trust. Account NumberSome of the large crowd of participants that took part in the bed push on the 87193488. Sort Code Cooley Mountains over the weekend
Drop in number of planning applications By Niamh Kirk
The construction industry in Co Louth continues to suffer as there has been a 31% drop in the number of planning applications since last year. The latest figures from the National Housing and Construction index show that Co Louth has among the lowest levels of applications for planning and are on a par with Mayo and Clare who have seen a similar fall off in applications. There were 240 applications to the local authorities for the time period in 2011 but the number dropped off to only 170 for the same period this year, Only Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal saw an increase in applications this year. The National Housing Construction Index by Link2Plans indicates current and future housing construction activity on national, regional and local level. Using two key data sets they can gauge how the construction industry could progress over the next 12 months and how it actually fares. By measuring the level of planning applications we can get an
insight into the sentiment and potential future activity in the sector. But for a real insight into actual housing construction activity researches looked to the number of commencement notices. In this respect Co Louth fares better as is has seen only a 13% fall in the number of commencements this year. There total of 91 commencements between January and June 2011 while there were 81 during the same period this year. The 13% drop places Co Louth mid table on the national Index. The survey, the information for which was provided by local authorities and complied by the NHCI also looks to the number of those who follow through on planning applications. The figures are taken over a 6 month period from January to June. As an economic indicator the continued drop in planned and actual builds is far from a hopeful reflection on the local construction industry. However there is some hope on the horizon as the latest figures from the CSO indicate that there has been an increase in people working in the retail industry within the county.
Lughnasa festival
The festival of Lughnasadh was one of the four great festival celebrations of the ancient Irish. It was a time to celebrate the harvest and enjoy the fruits of the year’s work. On Sunday August 12, a celebration of this festival will take place in Ravensdale with a fun filled day of harvest themed events for the whole family to enjoy. The Lughnasadh Festival will be held at An Cuige, which is located in Ravensdale Village, opposite the Old Post Office, from 2pm onwards. The aim of the Lughnasadh festival is to celebrate the harvest of the gifts of the land and the gifts of everyone in the community. The day’s events will include a guided walk through the Celtic Year Garden, children’s garden crafts, storytelling, poetry,circle dances, and a dream sharing space for dreams achieved and those
yet to be realised. At 6pm, a Ritual Celebration of Lughnasadh will be held followed by a shared evening meal and ceol agus craic around the bonfire. This event is being organised on a voluntary basis and there is no cover charge, but please donate what you can on arrival to help cover costs. Parking will be limited so car pool if possible or use public transport. Everyone is welcome to attend some or all of the events and if staying for the shared meal, please bring cold food and/or drinks to share. There will also be a “Great Giveaway” so bring something you would like to give away and in exchange take home something you would like to keep. Contact 042-9371901 or email rcotterdlk@gmail. com.
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MERC E300 HYBRID Merceds Benz have just announced details of the latest addition to the EClass range. The E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid saloon has a claimed official fuel consumption figure of 23.3kpl/65.7mpg on the combined cycle, with CO2 emissions of 109 g/km, when fitted with 16-inch wheels. The estate records 22.2kpl/62.8mpg and emits 116 g/ km of CO2. Powered by 2,143cc, fourcylinder diesel engine the E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid produces 204 hp and deliveries 500 Nm of torque is mated to a 20 kW electric motor mounted within the 7GTronic Plus automatic transmission powered by a 19kW Lithiumion battery. The
hybrid system has no impact on the load carrying capability of either the saloon or estate. The hybrid power plant allows the E 300
BlueTEC Hybrid salon to accelerate from 0-100kph/62mph in 7.5 seconds, were the estate takes 0.3 seconds longer. The top speed for the sa-
loon is quoted as 241kph /150 mph and 232kph /144mph for the estate. The E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid should arrive here early 2013.
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