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Wednesday, 12th September, 2012. Vol. 5, Issue 37 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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

Man’s recovery has doctors baffled

By Paul Byrne

Questions remain over cycle lanes - Moran

roughly five people out of 800 survive a brain aneurysm and that 40% of people don’t even make it to hospital so as you can imagine I was distraught. We were in the ambulance and Chris was holding his head telling me the pain was absolutely unbearable” recalls Mairead.

“I rang my brother and told him that Chris was in serious trouble and he put me on to my nephew Matthew who is big into faith healing and spirituality. Matthew regularly meets up with a group of faith healers in Dundalk and he got in contact with them and asked them to help Chris out”, she explained.

A 25-year-old man who suffered a brain aneurysm last Thursday evening has defied the odds and baffled doctors in Beaumont hospital by making a full recovery in just two days.

Chris Joyce from Bay Estate was visiting his sister Samantha on Thursday evening when he started to get unbearable pains in his head. He was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda where he was told that his brain was bleeding and that he needed to be rushed to Beaumont to get a clamp to stop the bleeding.

Chris’s mother Mairead was with her son as he was rushed to Beaumont and she was told that he was in serious trouble.

“We were told that Continued on Page 11

Chris Joyce with his nephew, Calum

Senator Mary Moran has insisted that there are still questions to be answered following last week’s Town Council review of the controversial cycle lanes in Dundalk.

Senator Moran was speaking after last Tuesday’s meeting in which town engineer Catherine Duff answered questions from councillors with regards to the much criticised cycle lanes.

“I just felt that the meeting last Tuesday evening was a bit of a let down to be honest. We were in the meeting for two hours and I don’t think there was anything much said that we didn’t know already.

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Dundalk retains gold standard in Tidy Towns

By Niamh Kirk

There was an impressive haul of medals awarded to Co Louth towns that faired very well in this years’ Tidy Town competition.

Tallanstown has kept up their good form following their overall win in 2010 and was awarded a gold medal in their category B, Ireland Tidiest Village with 309 points. Not only that but the picturesque village was also awarded in some of the sub categories and was awarded the Best Bring Bank Award for the Midlands and East.

In the report the village was commended for its information and planning in the built environment while the landscaping was also praised for in particular the newly designed centrepiece in the square. They also described the work

at Maguire Park as “fantastic” and “hard to fault”.

Dundalk town was also highly commended being awarded once again with a Gold medal for a town with a population over 25,000 as well as receiving a Tourism Award worth €1,000.

The refurbishment of Market Square was commended with the report describing it as “now a superb piece of urban space. In the bright sunshine the installations here are at their best and the many children playing in the fountain is evidence of its success.”

In terms of landscaping the plants that enhance the area were noted as “the excellent and imaginative work on

the roundabouts” as you enter Dundalk.

The main downfalls being the condition of empty buildings in the town, the volume of weeds and graffiti, litter, a full car park but empty bike lane and the traffic being less than orderly. However the delays in traffic did allow the adjudicator to admire the Dublin Road area.

Knockbridge was awarded a Silver medal in the small village category scoring 303 points and was highly commended in the county awards while both Ardee and Blackrock were awarded a bronze medal each. And North Louth village Omeath won an Endeavour award for their effort to improve on last year’s result.

It is an impressive result for the county overall and an improvement on last

year’s results for many of the towns that entered. Abbeyshrule in Co Longford was awarded Ireland’s Tidiest Town with 312 points.

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A local charity is to benefit from an attempt to break into a bank ATM machine. Damage amounting to €13,600 was caused and the machine belonging to AIB was rendered useless in the incident, Dundalk Court heard.

However, the damage was covered under an insurance policy, and Judge John Lindsay ordered 34 year-old Gavin Kavanagh of Drive 2, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk to pay a weekly sum of €30 to Saint Vincent de Paul instead of paying compensation for the damage that he admitted causing.

The Judge was told that Kavanagh could only afford to pay

this sum weekly and it would take him eight or nine years to make full restitution. The judge said he wouldn’t have him pay for that length of time, but for a number of years. He warned him he would face a lengthy jail term if he failed to make the payments.

He adjourned the case to March 6 to monitor how he is going.

Kavanagh appeared before the court as a result of an attempt to get money in the machine located at the Maxol Filling Station on the Avenue Road on March 29 2010.

Garda Inspector Martin Beggy recalled at 6.10 on that morning Garda were called to the station.

The front of the machine was taken apart and a red brick area removed. A teleportor was discovered at the scene.

The Inspector Martin Beggy said a male was observed on CCTV damaging the machine and identified. Subsequently Gardai arrested the defendant wearing the same clothing.

Solicitor Conor McGuill said that Kavanagh and another party took a screw driver to the machine in the hope of taking out the front and money would fall out. The defendant was very reliant on alcohol at the time.

Kavanagh was stated to have 29 convictions mainly for public order offences.

A group of local boys enjoying a special reception prior to going to the Marist Debs in Co Meath last week

Scenic cycle for Special Olympics Around 60 cyclists took to the roads to help raise funds for Special Olympics Ireland on Saturday. The cyclists set off from Dundalk along a 90km route that took in the scenic Ravesdale National Park, Flagstaff and then through Newry before taking the

townpath to Scarva.

While some of the seasoned cyclists took on the challenge of the hills around the Long Woman’s grave on the return journey, other went through Ravensdale.

All the money raised at the event will help fan the special

Olympics flame and ensure that people with an intellectual disability will continue to be able to participate in sports training and competitions in the local area.

Sarah Joyce, Event Manager from Special Olympics Ireland said “This has been

a fantastic event and our sincere thanks goes to everyone who supported it.”

“Although there was a strong wind on the day the sun shone which allowed the cyclists to enjoy some of the most scenic landscapes in Ireland”, she added.

Darren plays his part in All-Ireland Final day

Darren Geogheghan took centre stage at one of the nation’s biggest sporting events on Sunday when he made an appearance at half time during the drawn All-Ireland Hurling Final between Galway and Kilkenny.

The 12-year-old earned his place in the INTO Sevens mini game after winning the Louth Cumann na mBunscoil skills competition.

Darren, who attends Kilkerley NS, plays for Nh Moninne U-12, where his father, Charlie, is a coach and older brother, Ronan, also plays.

He is pictured with GAA President, Liam O’Neill.

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Great day for Karate Club

Participants at the referee course in Blackrock

Saturday was a day to remember in Blackrock, as Karate Clubs travelled from all over the country to attend the third Ireland Karate Federation Referee Course, hosted by member club Ireland Wadokai Karate-Do Remnei.

Head of the IWKR Sensei Tommy Marrett 4th Dan who organised this event, invited not only clubs from all over Ireland to participate but also Andy Simpson of the Scottish Karate Federation to oversee

the first IKF Referee Exam which included not only a written exam at the end of the day, but the practical, which consisted of members from Karate Clubs from all over Ireland, taking part in a Kata (form) and Kumite (fighting) competition.

This event was a huge success with not only the members of all the Karate Clubs returning home with medals for their achievements, but with Sensei’s returning to their respective Karate clubs as Official

Karate Kumite Judges.

Sensei Tommy Marrett would like to say thank you to all who participated in this event, and hopes that the future will bring an opportunity for more events like this where officials will be able to not only learn and broaden their knowledge but that it will enable judges who have a foundation in their knowledge will further this and become official IKF referees.

Remanded on endangerment charge A 19 year-old man from Omeath facing a charge of endangerment was remanded on continuing bail for the preparation of a book of evidence.

Garda Inspector Mar-

tin Beggy told that The Director of Public Prosecutions had directed the case against Stephen Quinn from Ardaghy proceed by indictment in the circuit court.

The defendant is also charged with dangerous driving and driving without a driving licence and not having insurance on the same date on February 5th last at Corna-

mucklagh.

Judge Lindsay put back the charges to November 7th and extended the time for the service of a book of evidence.

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Gardai investigate Dundalk fire Dundalk Gardai have launched an investigation following a fire at the Ard Dealgan apartments in Quay St on Sunday afternoon.

Nobody was injured in the blaze at the unoccupied apartments which are owned by Priory Hall developer Tom McFeely.

The apartments have been lying empty since 2009 when residents were asked to leave as it was found that the building didn’t meet fire safety regulations.

Twenty-eight tenants moved out and were re-housed after the building was deemed dangerous.

Louth County Council fire and rescue received a call just after 5.20 on Sunday evening with reports of a fire in the apartment complex.

Two fire engines from Dundalk and one from Ardee were called to the scene as fire-fighters spent an hour and half to extinguish the fire.

According to assistant chief fire officer Phil

The scene of the fire on the M1 motorway

O’Brien the blaze was caused maliciously after somebody entered the building without permission and caused the fire in the penthouse apartment.

“There was extensive damage to one of the penthouse apartments and we are led to believe that the fire was started maliciously.

Gardai are currently investigating the scene” he explained.

Meanwhile a section of the M1 DublinBelfast motorway was closed for a period on Friday evening after a

fire broke out in a lorry carrying bales of hay.

The blaze started near the Ballymascanlon roundabout and reignited late on

Friday evening before firefighters finally extinguished it.

Nobody was injured in the blaze.

Returned for trial on assault charge Cathal Murphy (49) of Knockattin, Knockbridge was returned for trial on two charges of assault alleging harm and bodily harm to Dundalk Circuit Court on October 2.

He was remanded at Dundalk District Court on Wednesday on his own bail of €1,000, a condition of which is that he signs on every Saturday at the Crescent Garda Station.

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Ardee Concert Band have a busy schedule ahead of them.

Busy Autumn schedule for Ardee Concert Band Gate Collection this coming weekend Saturday 8 and Sunday 9.

The band provide music lessons for the young people, and indeed some not so young, from Ardee and surrounding areas, so this collection is vital in funding all that the band provide for the local community.

Collectors will be at

all Masses in Ardee and Ballapousta. All donations will be gratefully received.

The annual Enrolment Night for new members will be held in the Bohemian Centre on Monday September 17 at 7.30pm.

An adult preferably a parent should accompany all children.

While the positions are advertised as seasonal the company There was good news do hope to offer many last week for job seekers as National Pen of the seasonal staff announced 250 seasonal permanent contracts.

Recruitment is already jobs in Dundalk. It is hoped that the positions underway adding to the company’s 255 will be filled in the permananet staff coming weeks as the already employed in the company moved into Dundalk facility. its new facility in the National Pen specialises Xerox business park.

The new manufacturing in the development, manufacturing and plant will be three sales of promotional times the size of its materials and has more former home and than one million active will accommodate customers across 19 the company’s countries. . planned expansion “We opened our doors in coming years.

in Dundalk in 1987. At that time we supplied one market – Germany - with only one product, one design and a limited workforce of four people. Now with over 25 years under our belt in Dundalk, the National Pen story has a long way to run yet” said Peter Kelly, Senior Vice President at National Pen Europe.

Barry O’Leary the chief executive in the IDA said that it was excellent news for Dundalk and would help the company continue to expand.

added.

“I will continue to pursue this issue in the “I would have hoped Seanad as I don’t feel as things could have been though the businesses in moved forward more the area are satisfied that quickly over the last many of their concerns couple of months” said have been answered. the local Labour party These people are paying senator. huge rates and they “I did welcome the meeting and it was inter- should be listened to esting to hear the views if their businesses are being affected.” she of the various town councillors with regards concluded.

Senator Moran’s to their problems and involvement with the potential solutions to the cycle lanes but I had cycle lane issues goes hoped that more resolu- back to March when she raised the issue in the tions would have come out of the meeting.” she Seanad which prompted

Minister Alan Kelly to come to Dundalk to see the issues for himself Following his visit, Minister Kelly appointed an inspector from the NTA to view the works and evaluate the extent of the problems which were occurring.

Following this inspection it was recommended that the town council implement a number of adjustments to the cycle lane layout.

These changes are expected to be carried out by the council in the next few weeks.

Now that schools resume, it’s time for Ardee Concert Band to turn its attention to the new academic year for its budding musicians and prospective new members.

But before that can happen the band members, committee and parents will be out in force for their annual Church

National Pen create 250 jobs

By Niamh Kirk

Questions over cycle lanes From page 1

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Groups mark world suicide prevention week

By Niamh Kirk

SUICIDE prevention charity SOSAD is continuing its efforts to get their message of preventing suicidal behaviour during World Suicide prevention week.

To commemorate those who have died as a result of suicide SOSAD held a candle lit remembrance vigil in Market Square/St Patricks Cathedral on World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday.

The week-long series of events continues with the Pop-Up Gallery featuring some of the area finest artists and photographers tomorrow (Thursday) followed by a mock cycle on Friday, cul-minating in a free open air concert yfeaturing a line up of local acts on Saturday afternoon. All the events tare taking place at Market Square, sDundalk.

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stigma surrounding mental health that prevents them from getting the help and support they need.

SOSAD hope that people will do their best to care for your friends and loved ones by learning the warning signs of suicide and offering support when they see them in their friends.

These include Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live, acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly, Increasing use of alcohol or drugs, talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain and many more.

Suicide is a real community problem so please look after each other and be there for those you love and try to do something nice for someone you know or love as your own contribution to World Suicide Prevention Week.

SOSAD Ireland (Dundalk) can be contacted 24 hours a day on 042-9327311 if you are concerned about a family member or friend

who you might feel needs help or is having suicidal thoughts.

Meanwhile, MAD.Youth Theatre’s Project YOLO is raising awareness and prevention of teen suicide.

Part of their aim to raise awareness is to promote positive mental health with “Picture of Happiness”.

They set up a photo booth and video cameras in the Marshes Shopping Centre on Saturday September 7 and asked people to talk about what makes them happy.

They are continuing their mission to raise awareness by hosting an event on the Friday September 14 from 6pm to 7pm at GF Dundalk unit 1/2 North link Retail Park, Coes Road Dundalk.

They will be releasing 100 Red balloon in commemoration of lives lost by suicide.

This event is open to the public and promised to be one to remember.

Breda Ross, Sharon O’Donoghue and Emma Ross at the Cic Saor competition at the Marist

Members of the MAD Youth Theatre who were in the Marshes on Saturday

Brian holds off top class field to become first ‘Cic Saor’ champion

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By Paul Byrne

County Louth has a new All-Ireland champion after Cooley sharpshooter Brian White captured the inaugural All-Ireland Cic-Saor championship at the Marist sport’s grounds on Saturday.

White beat off stiff competition from a host of GAA star names to walk away with the Cic Saor trophy and a cheque for €2000. 47 entered the competition which was organised by Dundalk Young Ireland’s football club with county players such as four time All Ireland winner and Kerry superstar Bryan Sheehan rubbing shoulders with ordinary club players from all around the country.

Barney Rock, Joe Sheridan, Conor McManus, Oisin McConvile, Paddy O’Rourke, Alan Mulhall and Paddy Keenan were just a few of the star names to try their luck in the competition which was played

out over six rounds in front of enthusiastic onlookers. It was Cooley man Brian White who kept his nerve to see off a strong challenge from Meath’s Joe Sheridan with another Louth man Jim McEneaney back in third place. Bryan Sheehan finished in fourth place while Stephen Connolly a club player from Naas finished a very credible fifth.

Young Ireland’s Adrian O’Donoghue who helped organise the event spoke of his delight at how the day had turned out and thanked everybody who had helped make the day such a success.

“I have to say that I’m delighted with how the day turned out. Two weeks ago we were considering pulling the plug on the event after the trouble we had with the GAA but everybody in the Young Ireland’s club pulled together and it was great to see some of the biggest names in GAA come along to sup-

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Members of Young Irelands and Cic Saor participants at Saturday’s event. INSET: Winner Brian White accepts the trophy from Adrian O’Conoghue and Oisin McConville

port the event.” enthused Adrian.

“I’d like to congratulate Brian who was a deserving winner as he was the most consistent free kick taker all day long. He beat the top marksman from Meath, the top marksman

from Kerry and the top marksman from Armagh so he’s definitely earned his win.

Although delighted with the response to the competition Adrian admitted he was slightly disappointed with the lack of representation

from local clubs.

“I would have hoped that local clubs around Louth might have got involved but it wasn’t to be and hopefully next year they will get on board.

This Cic Saor championship will be back next year and it will be bigger and better.

“I have to thank the Marist college for their generosity in lending us their pitches, D4 live and Digiweb who streamed the entire event for free on our website and to Justin Tierney for putting the website together. We got great support from lots of the smaller businesses around town with a whole host of people offering their services for free to help us stage the event. Hopefully everybody who turned up enjoyed their day and we will see them all next year when we do it all over again.” added the Young Ireland’s man.

News

in Brief St Pio Mass

St. Pio Healing Mass will take place in St Nicholas Church on Tuesday September 18 at 7.30pm.

Blessing with 1st class relic of St Pio and anointing of the sick. Chief celebrant is Fr. Ermelindo who lived with St. Pio for the last three years of his life.

Assisted by Fr. Desmond Brannigan.

Rosary will take place at 7.15pm.

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Special treat for Dundalk FC fan

A young Dundalk FC fan celebrated his birthday with his heroes at a special party. Emmet O’Hanrahan, celebrated his birthday in Oriel Active during the week and is pictured with Dundalk FC players Stephen McDonnell and William Woods and all his friends at his birthday party.

Men to face oil laundering trial Two men face trial at the local circuit court next month on a charge of oil laundering.

Pat Conway (35) of Coolderry Road, Crossmaglen, Armagh and David McGarry of Kilnarden Estate, Tallaght

are accused of removing or attempting to remove a prescribed marker, solvent yellow 124 from mineral oil at Courtbane, Hackballscross on January 25 last.

Both were charged following the discovery

of an oil laundering plant in North Louth in January last.

They were remanded on bail on Thursday last at Dundalk District Court, in the case of Conway a cash lodgement of €3000, and McGarry in

a personal sum of €300.

Judge John Lindsay granted them legal aid, and assigned each two counsel at the request of their solicitor Frank McDonnell, who stated it was a “quite complex” matter.

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Call to support local Relay for Life event DUNDALK Relay For Life 2012 will take place on Sunday October 7 in The Marshes Car Park.

This year, the event will be held outdoors and it will run from 9am to 9pm with the Candle of

Polska Szkola up and running in Dundalk A NEW Polish School in Dundalk, or Polska Szkola, got off to a flying start when it was officially opened on Saturday morning last.

The boardroom in the VEC’s offices at Chapel St, Dundalk was packed to capacity for the opening ceremony which saw people travel from far and near to witness history in the making.

The school, based at the VECs Continuing Education Centre at Chapel Street was de-

clared officially open by Jennifer Green, Chairperson of Dundalk Town Council, while redemptorist priest, Fr Michael Cusack performed a special blessing for all of the invited guests, children, parents and teachers present.

The school is supported by Co. Louth VEC and will operate each Saturday from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Up to 30 children are already enrolled at the school and founding member and

head teacher, Sylwia Jakubas, expects this figure to rise.

“There is a large Polish population in Dundalk and its surrounding areas; their children now have the opportunity to learn the Polish language and learn about Polish culture and heritage. Many will have grandparents and cousins in Poland and our school will help them to communicate more effectively - speaking, reading and

writing”, she added.

In addition to the planned Saturday classes, Polska Szkola will be able to help Irish people who want to learn the Polish language, as well as Polish people who would like to improve their literacy skills. A class for adults in English has already begun.

For information visit polskaszkoladundalk. com, e-mail: polska. szkola.dundalk@ gmail.com or call (085) 2269456.

Hope Ceremony taking place at dusk as in previous years.

Since its inception in 2008, Relay For Life has tripled in size in terms of the teams taking part, the visitors to the event

and the funds raised.

Many teams are already on board and have been busy running events and fundraising over the last few months. Many local companies have already joined as teams

and the momentum is gathering.

To register a team, to join our survivors group or to find out more about the Relay email, enquiries@relay4life-dundalk. coM.

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Monique to cross swords Local groups Weekly Quiz with best in the world benefit from

Pete Treanor’s

1. Ireland What city in Ireland is nicknamed The Marble City?

2. Space The late Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon, but what astronaut was the second man to do so?

3. Literature Who wrote the play, ‘Waiting for Godot’?

4. Local What area and housing estate in Dundalk literally means, John’s Well, as Gaeilge?

5. Movies Who played the cop, ‘Popeye Doyle’ in The French Connection and French Connection II? 6. Clothing The Sari is the national dress for women from what country mainly?

7. Nature The name of which animal literally means, dwarf dog?

8. History Which President of the US was assassinated five days after the Civil War ended?

9. Television What type of creature was Daithi Lacha, Ireland’s first ever television cartoon character?

10. Rock and Pop One of Amy Winehouse’s last recordings was a duet with what crooner, celebrating his 85th birthday.

Stinker The comedy duo, Morcambe and Wise starred in an episode of what 1970s cop show?

—this week’s answers—

This week sees the most prestigious WAKO World Kickboxing Championships take place in Bratizlava, Slovakia. One local student has the honour of representing not only Dundalk’s MAS-F but also Ireland in the older cadet weapons division of the competition.

Monique Martin, seven times Irish Champion and holder of five World Games Gold medals will take to the arena flying the tricolour proudly.

Monique at 15 years old is MAS-F’s longest standing member and one of the most successful students to come out of the club. On her last outing to these World Championships, she came home with a ranking of fifth overall, a fantastic achievement in itself.

Musical Weapons Hard Style, is one of the more scrutinizing of the disciplines in

Monique Martin will represent Ireland

the competition. With a mimimum and maximum time allowed for the demonstration, Monique will simulate a battle against numerous opponents using not one, but two Katana

(samaurai swords). She will be assessed on her control of the weapons, the traditional aspects of the art, her manipulation and degree of difficulty of moves utilised.

Up against the top in

the world at her level, Monique holds her own training every day and is looking forward to the challenge ahead and proud to be part of what is ranked as the world championships.

To get to the team, Monique had to rank in the top two in Leinster and the top two in the country. After qualifying, several training camps were attended to assess if her form was of the standard to present at this level.

Dundalk’s Martial Arts School of Fitness have been fundraising all Summer to help allay the financial costing of the trip, while her chief instructor Wayne Rutherford has been honing her form and sword moves readying her for all eventualilties.

Wayne is very confident of her abilities and feels very positive about her chances of securing a medal.

charity cycle

Jonesboro charity cycle/walk presented cheques to 18 different charities and groups on Friday night past in The gap of the north pub. The total amount donated was over £27,000 and among those to receive a donation were, RehabCare, Carroll Village in Dundalk.

RehabCare on the Coes Road also received funds as a result of money raised by the event, while a cheque was also presented to the Dundalk Order of Malta.

These funds were raised through the annual charity cycle held at the cycle path at Dromad on 1/07/2012. This was the fourth year of the event and has now raised over £95,000 for local groups.

Martin Mc Cartney (Chairman) thanked the main sponsors, the over 125 mile sponsors those who cycled or walked on the day those who donated or purchased at the auction all those who took part in the fun day and his committee for their efforts in making the day a success again.

Coffee morning Helena and Pat O’Connell are having a Coffee Morning in their home in Mountpleasant on Thursday September

20 to raise funds for the North Louth Hospice Foundation. Everyone is very welcome to join in the craic.

1. Kilkenny 2. Buzz Aldrin 3. Samuel Beckett 4.

Toberona 5. Gene Hackman 6. India 7. Corgi 8. Abraham Lincoln 9. Duck 10. Tony Bennett.

Stinker – The Sweeney

Maria English celebrates her birthday in Oriel Park

idy, Maria Darren, Bronagh and Jack Cass and Amanda English

and Liam English, Amy Cassidy

and Colin

Olivia Sands, Bronagh Cassidy and Yvonne Magill

Paddy Duffy, Maria English, Patricia Smylie and Betty Mynes at Maria’s 60th birthday party in Oriel Park

Colin and Maria English, Bronagh Cassidy and Liam English

Ann Duffy and Carol Conachy Mary Agnew, Maria English and Bernadette Conroy

Lucille and Bernadette Conroy

Amy, Bronagh, Darren and Jack Cassidy

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Entertainment continues in the Spirit Store As renovations at the Spirit Store continue the efforts to entertain patrons have not abated as the bar announce a number of free gigs in the intimate downstairs setting.

Two Kentucky-based musicians Daniel Martin Moore and Joan Shelly are set to bring their celebrated song writing talents to the venue with an acoustic per-

formance of tracks about leaving and returning home from their album, Farthest Field on Thursday night (September 13).

They follow it up with MOD, Motown and Northern Soul night on Friday September 14 and then offer something altogether different in the form of French DJ Nasdak who impressed two weeks

ago with an impressive set of hiphop and electronic music fit for the setting.

It took only 20 minutes for Bell X 1 to sell out but there are still a few tickets left for Damien Dempsey who is set to perform in the renovated and extended venue once it reopens this December 12.

Caoimhe, Kevin, Orla and Andrew Hanratty at the Cic Saor competition in the Marist

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Over to you QUESTION:

Who is Dundalk’s greatest sports star?

Jim Gallager

Colin Byrne

Jim McLaughlin

I’dsay it would have to be Stephen Staunton. He played for Liverpool when they were the best club in England and he was a record cap holder for Ireland as well.

I’d have to go for Peter McArdle. In my opinion he’s the greatest long distance runner this town has ever produced.

He represented Ireland well back in the Tokyo Olympics.

I’d go for Tommy McConville.

I saw him play many times back in the 1970s and he was a class above everybody. He was capped at international level as well.

Trailtrekker challenge Oxfam’s Trailtrekkers once again took to the Cooley Mountains to help combat poverty in the some of the world’s most resource-deprived regions. Taking in the Cooley Penninsula, The Ring of Gullion and the Mournes, 298 people walked non-stop, day and night over either the 50km or 100km course. Among them was Dundalk team ‘Lost and Confused’ who completed the 50km challenge.

The team consisted of team captain Barry Oliver and Niall McCorran, Padraig Oliver and Andrew O’Brien.

The endurance event is now in its fourth year and continues to push participants to their limits while help raising funds and awareness for some of the most poverty striken countries in the world.

Sean Duffy I am a cycling enthusiast so I’m going for Jack Murphy who was a national champion and one of the best cyclists in the country. He’s still a great cyclist.

John Grant

I’d have to go for Stephen Staunton. He was a great player and represented Dundalk very well. I’m a Celtic supporter and he played for us as well.

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Family Notices

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

Anniversary

Anniversary In loving memory of Gavin Lawless who’s six year anniversary occurs on 11th September.

In loving memory of Carmel Meegan, Glenwood, Dundalk who’s five year anniversary occurs on 11th September.

On the fifth anniversary of our loving Mother and Grandmother who we miss every day, you are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Frances, Carol, Kevin, Maura and Therese.

team that came home from Tal-

A little tribute small and tender Just to say we still remember.

Sadly missed by all your friends.

We are now taking Family Notices.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

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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 yearyou’ll pick up a bargain at Main Street, Collon. Tel 041-98 26484. The only Dutch furniture shop in the North East.

Sell it through a classified, only €5 for one week up to 20 words, Phone Dundalk Leader 042 9320888 Beds for Sale. Totally heavy solid pine beds. Brand new, super strong, rock solid bases, lifetime guarantee.

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In loving memory of Carmel Meegan, Glenwood, Dundalk who’s five year anniversary occurs on 11th September.

Sadly missed by Adele, Donal and family.

Dundalk club take home eight medals from Dublin tournament

Our weekly Deadline is 4pm Fridays prior to Wednesday publication, contact Niamh or Noeleen for further information.

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or 0863533678 Multigym Weight Bench for sale. Pull down bar, butterfly bench press and legs all in one. 60kg weight. €100. Call 0863446944 CLASSES, COURSES & LESSONS Beginner Guitar Lessons. Adults and Children catered for. Dunleer / Togher area. Reasonable rates. Weeknights and weekend lessons. Contact Neil on 086-3818196 Beginner guitar lessons only €8 per lesson. Begin a lifelong hobby .

Weekdays/Evenings and weekends. Can provide guitar if needed. Call Roy 0862052108 Meditation/Relaxation Classes in Dundalk. For everyone, including beginners. Special classes for healing and pregnant women. Phone Mary. 0876342800. Facebook: Dundalk Meditation Class.

Creative Kids 10 weekly 1 hour art classes, in Bridge Street Studios. Classes include pottery, textiles, printmaking, sculpture, drawing and painting. Suitable for 5 to 12 years, 11.30 Starts Saturday 15th Sept. cost €100 call Sarah 086 3499195 Creative Clay 10 week course in Bridge Street Studios Thurs Evening 7.30 - 9.30 starting 20 Sept.. Cost €195 make your own pieces of finished glazed and fired art work, while soaking up the atmosphere in a professional artists studio. contact Sarah 0863499195 Line Dancing New beginners class starting Tuesday 11th September 8-9pm. Fairways Hotel. 087-2618773 Job Applications & Interviews CV design, Cover Letters, Job Applications, Handling Interviews and other selection methods. Contact Jessica on 089-4833895 Line Dancing 8 week new beginners course commencing Wednesday 19th September Lisdoo Arms 8pm Special Course Price €50. Phone 087-8506576 LINE DANCING New & Beginners Class.

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SPECIAL SERVICES Hughie McElroy Builder: All types of building work carried out. *House Maintenance & Renovations*Extensions, Conservatories & Sunrooms. Painting & Decorating*All PVC products supplied & fitted – we have a complete range of PVC Windows and Doors in various colours*Wall & Floor Tiling* Large & Small jobs*Free estimates.TEL:087 2602501.

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At the weekend, Dundalks MAS-F took a team of juniors to Tallaght to compete in the TMA Open 2012.

First out on the floor was the beginners weapons division in which Shaun Monahan and Daniel McKeown took to the competitive floor for the first time. Shaun manipulated his nun-chuckus with speed earning him a Silver and Daniel showed class and determination with his bostaff to secure the bronze.

Next up was the advanced divisions. Darren O’Donogh went out with speed and showed again how it is done in musical forms, to secure the gold. Juniors Enda Kelly

and Monique Martin entered the older advanced division, Enda taking Silver and Monique securing the bronze.

Darren went up again, this time with weapons and secured the silver in this section.

Competition sparring began with Tomás Flanagan entering the advanced semi-contact division and finishing in a very close quarter final.

First time competitor Lee Flanagan took to the floor against tough opposition. The high paced fight went to neck and neck, then Lee moved ahead by a point however in

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the final three seconds of the fight his opponent secured the win. Lee secured a very good quarter final position on his first outing.

Continous sparring was next on the agenda for Tomás and Darren.

Each one battling into the semi finals in their respective advanced age divisions. Up against national champions in both sections, the boys fought with pride and each secured bronze medals.

All in all, while a long day, for MAS-F it was a successful one. Students brought home, one gold, three silver and four bronze.

home PVC Fascia, soffit, all types of guttering & roof repairs. Flatroofs garden fencing. 15 years experience. Call Richie 086-4028291 Two Men & A Truck. Household/ Office removals. Light haulage. Any job considered, keen rates. Tel: 087 9525557.

Playpals Childcare 43 Dublin Road, Dundalk. Places now available.

Drop-in, day care, after school. FETAC Level 5. Contact Maria 086-1043570 or Susan 087-7530315 G.H Bathroom Refits. Special offer €1,999. Sink, toilet, (bath or shower tray and door) 24 yards tiles, adhesives, grouts, trims supplied & fitted. Contact Gavin 086-8920404 Electrician available For all domestic work. 30 years experience. Free quotes. Phone 085-7609119.

A-GRADEFLOORING.COM All types of wood flooring, fitted, sanded, stained and refinished. Free estimates. Call Paul 086-8049625 Magic for adults: Suitable for all occasions. Magic, card tricks, mind reading - guaranteed to astound your guests!

For more information and bookings call 087-2545359 GRINDS L.C. & J.C. GRINDS German, Business, Accountancy, Maths & Resource Grinds.

Qualified, experienced teacher. Reasonable rates. Weeknights & Weekends. Call Lisa 087-9158162.

ACCOUNTING GRINDS Leaving Cert Honours Accounting Grinds available.

Exam questions studied. Complete with solutions, study guides and exam tips.

Tel 087-2545359 LOST AND FOUND Lost: Silver Ring on Clanbrassil St North – of sincere sentimental value, if found please contact Dundalk Leader.

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Dundalk Youth Theatre

Dundalk Youth Theatre are holding workshops of drama and fun on Saturdays from 2pm to 4p, in the Black Box Theatre, DkIT, for 13 to 18. For information contact Arts Office at 9392950 or Dundalk Youth Theatre at 087 2946937.

Car Boot Sale

The date of the Irish Heart Foundation Car Boot Sale in St Patricks GFC Lordship has been changed from Sunday September 16th to 23rd from 10am to 3pm. Refreshments available. Call 087 255 9405 or 087 6479715.

Man’s recovery has doctors baffled From page 1 Matthew who has been studying faith healing for seven years says that he and his friends used a technique called distant healing to help his cousin out.

“Two of the guys had been over in Brazil a while back and they got to meet the world famous faith healer John of God who is known as the miracle man. He

gave them a healing device known as ‘Crystal Beds’ and we used that with Chris on Friday evening” says Matthew.

Before Chris had his operation in Beaumont he was brought down for an MRI scan to find the exact location of the bleed.

Mairead was told there was a huge risk with this type of operation and she was beginning to fear the

worst.

However much to the amazement of the doctors the MRI showed the bleeding had stopped and that everything inside Chris’s head looked normal.

“I couldn’t believe it when the doctors told me the bleeding had stopped”, said Mairead. No words can describe the feeling I had when I went into

his room on the Saturday morning and seen him sitting up in bed looking as healthy as I’d ever seen him.

“He said he felt great and he was just his normal self. He was sitting up talking to me asking could I get him a McDonalds. I was just so delighted and relieved to see him talk as I had spent all the previous night thinking I was going

to bury my son. The doctors have told me they are absolutely baffled as to what happened.

“I wouldn’t have been big into faith healing before but this has really opened my eyes and I firmly believe that Matthew and his friends saved Chris.” insisted Mairead Chris got out of hospital yesterday just five days after suffering his brain aneurysm and says that the experience has changed his whole outlook on life.

‘’Kiedy dzieci nic nie robią- robią głupstwa’’. A. Baxton twierdzi, ż e naszym ‘’najważniejszym obowiązkiem wobec dzieci , todać im szczęście’’.

Myślę, że wszyscy rodzice zgodzą się z tymi sentencjami. W związku z tym mamy propozycję dla rodziców 4 latków i starszych dzieci.

SIMUL POLONIA organizuje dla Waszych pociech zajecia, na których będą one mogly wykazac się swoimi talentami, umiejętnosciami i wiadomościami.Wramach tych spotkań realizowane będą projekty plastyczne, muzyczne i literackie. Tematyka tych zajęć będzie związanaz polska tradycją, kultura, sztuką i literaturą.Wazne jest, aby nasze dziecipoznały swoja Ojczyzne.

My nie zawsze mamy dostateczną ilosć czasu, aby opowiadać im o kraju ich rodziców i dziadków. Nie chcemy mieć monopolu na tematyke tych spotkan. Bardzo mile widziane bedą sugestie i pomysły Państwa. Również z przyjemnością i wdzięcznościa przyjmiemy każdą pomoc i cheć wspołpracy.Dlatego też chcielibyśmy wspólnie ustalic dzień tygodnia, godziny i częstotliwość tych zajęć. Czekamy też na osoby, które nie mają tak małych dzieci, a chciłyby wzbogacić swoją obecnościa nasze projekty. Wszystkich zainteres owanych prosimy o kontakt telefoniczny pod numerem 0872670561.

Myslac o dzieciach, nie zapominamy o osobach, ktore swoje dzieciństwo przeżylo już dosyc dawno. Takie osoby są również pośród nas. Wielu z tych ludzi przyjechało tutaj , aby pomóc swoim najbliższym, zostawiając w Polsce swoją

przeszłość.Zajmują sie wnukami, prowadzeniem gospodarstwa domowego.

Proza codziennego życia, zdala od znajomych , przyjaciół, mogła spowodować poczucie alienacji, osamotnienia.Z pewnością, niejednokrotnie, występuje takze bariera językowa. Mimo tego,że są przy nich bliscy , czegoś brakuje.

Ale cytując F. Flagg, wiemy, że ‘’nie możemy cofnąć się wczasie i zmienić przeszłości; możemy tylko postarać się, żeby terażniejszość była jak najprzyjemniejsza’’. Zgodnie z tą maksymą, mamy ofertę dla osób w wieku 50+.Milo byłoby spotkać się w gronie równolatkow i powspominać dawne czasy.

Każdy 50 - latek ma za sobą wiele doświadczeń, przeżyć. Być może niektórzy chcieliby o tym porozmawiać, a na codzień nie mają takiej okazji.Z pewnością wielu dojrzałych ludzi ma różnorodne pasje, zainteresownaia , z których musiało zrezygnować.

Być może będzie okazja, aby do nich wrócić. Z pewnością miłą odskocznią od codzienności będzie spotkanie z rówieśnikami.Być może te nowe kontakty zaowocuja w przyszłości wspólnymi projektami. Na pewno jeste smy w stanie pokazać innym ( młodszym ) , że życie ‘’seniora ‘’ nie musi toczyć się tylko i wyłącznie wokół wnuków, domu i dolegliwości zdrowotnych. ‘’ Zycie jest teatrem, w którym czasem gramy epizody ‘’ . My proponujemy Ci główną rolę w tym ‘’ teatrze ‘’. Jesli jesteś zainteresowana ( - y ) naszą ofertąi i zechcesz ‘’ zaryzykować’, zadzwoń pod numer0872670561i pytaj o szczegóły.

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Maria English celebrates her birthday in Oriel Park

Kari Conroy and Ita Malocca

Paula Cunningham, Marie Lyttle, Sarah Neary, Anne Marie Gray, Lisa Mc Guinness, Michelle O’Flaherty, Eleanor Mulholland and Maria English

Lisa Mc Guinness and Michelle O’Flaherty

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Janet Duffy and Lucille Conroy

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