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Wednesday, 19th September, 2012. Vol. 5, Issue 38 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
By Niamh Kirk It was supposed to be Ireland’s largest sustainable housing development; it would set the standard of energy efficiency, sustainable consumption and represent the ‘green’ Ireland of the future. But for the residents in Carlinn Hall life bears little resemblance to the dream they were told they were buying into in back 2007. Glenn Humston and David Sally, along with their families, were impressed with the promise of the finished product and bought homes in the estate off plans in 2007. Work continued and the families moved into their new homes in the partlybuilt Carlinn Hall two years later in 2009. However, only a few
On their guard for All-Ireland Final
months later, the estate’s developers Keelagh Homes was declared bankrupt and the assets were taken over by NAMA, although NAMA do not have control over the two properties. Work on the site stopped one Friday and never resumed leaving two families living in the shell of an estate, with their homes an aberration of the state of the art sustainable properties that were promised. The development’s brochure was stated as having the Sustainable Energy Ireland stamp of approval and the homes were to contain an Eco friendly high tech heating and Up for the Match: Back row: Garvan McFadden, John Fahy and Damien constant hot water supply. Welby, with Grace and Charlotte. Middle row: Tom Molloy, Declan HigSee page 14
By Eunan Whyte If you notice that your local Garda has an extra spring in his step this week as he patrols the beat it may be to do with the fact that many of those based in The Crescent station are dreaming of All-Ireland glory on Sunday. Unfortunately, it’s not the red and white flags of Louth that are flying but there is no shortage of local interest in the game as many of the Gardai in Dundalk originally hail from Donegal and Mayo.
See page 8 for full story and Page 10 for details of local woman cheering on gins, Nigel McInaw and Karena Friel. Front: John Brady, Neil O’Malley, her nephew in the game David Conlon
President Higgins praises energy of youth
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By Paul Byrne
President Michael D Higgins insisted that Ireland’s future is in safe hands thanks to the energy, vision
and creativity being displayed by the country’s youth. He was speaking as he officially launched the arts programme in the Dundalk Youth Centre.
A new initiative which contains a programme of creative workshops and training for young people using a range of methodologies - drama, music, photography, creative writing, crafts, dance and film. President Higgins arrived at the Youth Club in Roden Place just after Noon and was greeted on arrival to some wonderful piano playing from talented young pianist Gwion Smith. The young Colaiste Ris student wowed the President with an improvised piece before the St Vincent’s Musical Group entertained the room with a musical reworking of a TS Elliot poem. He was then shown ‘The Táin young people mural project’ by local artist Gareth Loughran who explained to him that the mural was created by a number of primary schools included Bellurgan, Redeemer, Fatima, St. Josephs, Gaelscoil and
President Michael D Higgins is welcomed to Dundalk
the Friary with each school giving their unique take on the famous old story. Speaking in the garden of the youth centre President Higgins outlined the importance of giving children an outlet to become creative. “My generation would give anything for the kind of energy we see before us today from members of this youth club” he said. “I am certain we are
on the edge of a great set of changes in this country. “The chapter on individualness has closed and a new chapter of togetherness is about to begin.” he added. “A place like this is hugely important to help the growth of our youth” explained the President. “We need to develop and sustain creativity in our youth and also isn’t it great just to have
somewhere to relax and take some time out amongst friends. For all the people who assisted in making this house possible, I say as President of Ireland, thank you” he concluded. Manager of the Youth Centre Kevin Moran joined in the applause as the President concluded his speech and later thanked the President for making the trip to Dundalk to visit the Youth Club.
Enrolment begins for Irish school Enrolment forms are set to be issued soon for prospective students of Coláiste Lú, a new allIrish second-level school set to open its doors in September 2013. Co. Louth is one of only a small number of counties that currently does not have an all-Irish secondlevel school. In 2010 the VEC completed a comprehensive study into the demand for all-Irish education at second-level in the county. Since then, the VEC’s new
schools’ Implementation Team has made significant progress in a range of areas concerning the start-up school including the identification of a school crest, logo, uniform and curriculum. An enrolment policy is nearing completion and a prospectus is at an advanced stage. The prospectus is set to be distributed among prospective parents and students within weeks. CEO, Dr Padraig Kirk said that, “most recently the implementa-
tion team has turned its attention to planning visits by Coláiste Lú staff to catchment area primary schools. This will be quickly followed by the hosting of an information evening for parents and students, with an open day planned for early in the New Year”. “A start-up accommodation facility has been identified and is currently being ‘school proofed’. Once this process is complete it will be possible to publicise further details”, added Dr Kirk.
Community mourning the tragic death of Ryan Byrne A community is in mourning following the death of a popular young man on Sunday morning. 21-year-old Ryan Byrne, from Annaskeagh, Mountpleasant, who died in a car accident on Sunday morning was a member of a well-known business family. It is understood that he was returning to his house after dropping friends home when the accident happened at 9am in Top Rath, Carlingford. Ryan ran a tyre-fitting business, Junction 20, with his father, Kieran, in Carrickarnon, and is a
The late Ryan Byrne
cousin of Seamus Byrne of Dromad Hire, who paid tribute to the young man. “Ryan was a real people person who would always help people out in any way he could and he was particularly good to his grandparents. “Ryan was a great young
man, who had a good head on his shoulders and no doubt he was going places, he added. Ryan attended Faughart NS and Bush PostPrimary school, before he began working in the family business. Ryan is survived by his parents, Kieran and Ashley, and sister, Sinead; grandparents Oliver and May Curtis, and Jimmy Byrne. Removal takes place this (Wednesday) morning at 11.30am to St. Mary’s Church, Ravensdale, arriving for Mass at noon. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.
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First Tidy Towns medal for Blackrock Blackrock has got its very first medal in the National Tidy Towns competition. The bronze medal award was announced at a ceremony in The Helix in Dublin on Monday September 10. The village had been close to the award for the last three years, and a delighted delegation from the Tidy Towns committee were there to hear the long-awaited announcement. The medal itself will be presented at a regional awards ceremony in Abbeyshrule later in the year. Blackrock Tidy Towns chairman John Horan congratulated everyone in the village who contributed in any way towards this great result including committee members, litter patrollers and other volunteers, the CE Scheme under supervisor Pat Rafferty, Tús scheme workers, residents associations, businesses, Louth County Council, local councillors,
all sponsors including Haggardstown Garden Centre and Tiernan’s Centra, and funding agencies including Louth Leader Partnership. “At last Blackrock is among the elite in being a national medal winner in this prestigious competition, and every single person in the village can feel justifiably proud” he said. “We are very fortunate indeed to have such co-operation from the residents, businesses and organisations in Blackrock because this could not have been achieved through the efforts of Tidy Towns alone” he added. The committee are already planning their work programme for the next year and will be hoping to improve the village’s standing even further. Everyone in Blackrock is invited to an evening of celebration in The Fairways on October 11 when the “Beautiful Blackrock” awards will be presented.
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Sean launches his Naval career By Paul Byrne
Among the Naval cadets who were commissioned as officers last week at the 50th Ceremony was Dundalk man Sean McCoy. Sean went to the De La Salle and began a BE in Electrical Engineering in DkIT before joining the naval service. Sean, who is a son of John and Christine, began training at the Naval College on Haulbowline Island in December 2010 where he went through two months of rigorous training before starting his education in navigation, seamanship, leadership, communications, marine engineering, naval gunnery and strategic
Sean McCoy pictured after being commissioned as an officer
studies in the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The class joined LE Eithne for the first
term of sea training in June 2011 where Sean began learning about the defensive responsibilities of the
Irish navy which include fishery protection and gunnery. The operations culminated with the
ships deployment to the Baltic where it berths in Oslo, Hamburg and Kiel. But a return to land was required for Sean
as the class began a year of study at the National Maritime College before being dispersed among the Irish Navy fleet for a senior term at sea. Sean is a member of the Naval Service Athletics Club and CIT Boxing Club and was among the class who in March last year cycled 570 km form Malin Head to Haulbowline Island in aid of the Irish cancer Society. The pre commissions term began in early August and ended at the Commissioning Ceremony and Sean will now go on to complete a further two years education in Electrical engineering which will lead him to his final Naval Watch-keeping exams.
Two men to face trial on drugs charges
Two men, charged with drug offences, have been sent forward to face trial at Dundalk Circuit Court on October 2, 2012. Sergei Malasivevas and Tomas Petkevicius were charged in
connection with offences at Seatown Place, Dundalk, on November 28, 2011. Malasivevas, with an address at 3 Brookwood Lawns, Red Barns Road, Dundalk, was charged with
two counts of possession of drugs for sale or supply, along with unlawful possession of drugs and the cultivation of cannabis plants or opium poppy. Petkevicius, also with an address
at 3 Brookwood Lawns, Red Barns Road, Dundalk, faces charges of possession of drugs for sale or supply, and unlawful possession of drugs.
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Man blighted by drugs is trying to turn his life around
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A man whose life was blighted by drug abuse is attempting to turn things around by returning to college and remaining drug free. Stephen McVeigh from Commons Road, Dromiskin, faced a number of burglary charges at Dundalk District Court, which heard solicitor, Frank McDonnell, explain that there was a real prospect of his 31-year-old client turning the corner.
“This man had a regular upbringing but at 17 he fell into drug abuse which has blighted his life. He has served time but fell into his old ways. However, he has been going well with the probation service and, along with the help of his parents, he has a willingness to deal with his problem. “He is a bright young man and he is hoping to return to DkIT as a mature student”, said Mr
McDonnell whose client has benefited from a curfew which means he has to stay out of Dundalk. “He has asked for a chance to prove that he has turned the corner and there is a real prospect that he has got over his drug difficulty”, he added. McVeigh was identified by a resident of Tain Court as the man she had seen in escaping through a window of her home in the early hours of April
28 this year. He was also identified by CCTV stealing €100 worth of confectionary and broke a window at St Vincents school in Dundalk. A number of items not belonging to him were found after he moved out of the flat. Judge Flann Brennan remanded him on bail pending a community service report until December 5 and warned him to stay sober.
Antoinette McCourt, Conor McDonald, Orla Taaffe Dean Arrowsmith and Paul Johnston with the cheque from the Save our Club initiative
Belfast cruise
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that one of the ports it will serve in 2013 will be Belfast. The first departure in 2013 will be Boudicca’s ‘Natural Wonders of Madeira & the Canaries’, D1323, a 12-night cruise, departing on 3rd October 2013. Prices for this cruise start from £1,159 per person, based on two adults sharing an inside, twin cabin, Grade ‘H’. The second departure aboard Boudicca from Belfast will be the perfect ‘taster’ for anyone new to cruising. It is a two-night mini cruise, departing from Belfast on 15th October 2013, and visiting Liverpool, for a full day, before returning to Belfast. Enquiries for pricing and availability or to make a booking, contact Cruise McGuill Travel, Market Square, Dundalk - 042 933 133 email info@ mcguilltravel.ie
Dundalk supporters raise €10k for club
comedy gig a couple of weeks back and we were well supported for our The ‘Save Our Club’ initiative charity football match and music which was set up by Dundalk FC concert in recent weeks. fans to ensure the long term future “Fundraisers will continue as we of the club remains safe handed over strive to keep this great club out of a cheque for €10,000 to the club trouble. Just last weekend we were prior to the game against UCD last bag packing in Muirhevnamor and Friday evening. we raised a total of €275. Without The fantastic figure was the the fans, we couldn’t have given result of a number of fundraisers such a figure to the club. It’s very undertaken by the organisation heartening to see everyone get over the last couple of months. behind Dundalk FC at the time of Chairperson of Save our Club Dean need.” added Dean. Arrowsmith said he was delighted Meanwhile Dundalk FC with the response to the various Community Trust have announced fundraisers but insisted their work that work will continue over the has only just begun. next number of weeks to form a “We were delighted to be able to structure for the running of the club. hand over a cheque to Dundalk FC They have again reaffirmed their for €10,000 and we’d like to thank opinion that a community owned and everybody who supported us during operated club is the most viable and our fundraisers. stable way for the club to succeed “We had a great response to the into the future. By Paul Byrne
Louth groups make a contribution to The Gathering Over 150 of Louth’s most enterprising minds came together at the Crowne Plaza, Dundalk on Monday night to look at various ideas for the county’s involvement in The Gathering 2013. The Gathering 2013 initiative aims to attract
325,000 additional tourists to Ireland, with Louth hoping to attract as many as 25,000 of these visitors to the county. Proposals included a GAA Festival, Harbour Festivals, a Genealogy Centre, a Poc Fada festival, a Viking
gathering, a Hibernian Choral festival, a food festival, postcard campaigns and an expansion of the existing Táin March. For further informationcontact Adrian O’Sullivan at 042 9324106.
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Dundalk family take part in unique Autism project LOUTH families got involved in a unique cross border autism project ‘Turning the Curve’. “50 people from all across the border region took part in the project aimed at helping young people with Autism. The group of 11 to 19 yearolds received a variety of practical supports depending on needs, included assistance with moving from full time education into adulthood, training or employment. Michael Murphy, Manager, Louth Children’s Disability Services said: The project has helped to improve the quality of
Left to right: Stephen, Dylan, Kathleen and Andrew McMahon from Dundalk pictured at the CAWT Turning the Curve autism celebration event
life for so many young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It was wonderful that families from the HSE Dublin North East were
able to attend this cross border event in Armagh and also to understand how the programme has benefitted them. Furthermore, this event
gave young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families and carers an enjoyable day out in an ‘autismfriendly’ environment.”
Speeding in poor weather conditions A WOMAN appeared in Dundalk District Court on Wednesday after driving through a 60kph and 50kph zone at an average speed of 120kph. Marina Murtagh of 100 Blaney Road, Crossmaglen, Co Armagh,
was stopped by the traffic corps after clocking up the speed in Jenkinstown during what were described as hazardous conditions of heavy rain and wind. The 45-year-old woman pleaded guilty to a charge of careless
driving, apologised to the court and it was explained that she didn’t initially realise that she was being followed by an unmarked patrol car. Judge Flann Brennan convicted and fined her €250.
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Over to you QUESTION: Should religion have a role in schools?
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Eamonn Matthews
Naomi Chikodzera
Maureen Tuite
Dessie O’Rourke
Gary Rhodes
Yes I do. I think it’s important to give our children a good Christian upbringing and teach them how to behave with respect as they grow up.
Yes, I like learning religion in school. It teaches us manners and it is something to welcome into our lives.
Yes, I definitely think religion is important in our schools. Teaching religion to children gives them values in life.
I don’t think it should be compulsory. I think that each family should be able to choose.
: I think it’s important to teach children religion in schools. Religion helps to give children values in life.
President Higgins makes special visit to Kilsaran A local primary school was honoured to have the President make a special visit to mark the opening of a new unit. On Monday, Presi-
dent Michael D Higgins, dropped into Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Kilsaran, to perform the official opening of a purposebuilt Special Needs Unit to assist children with a range of learning challenges. The parents and teachers of Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál were delighted to have this new facility and honoured to have President Higgins open it. To thank President Higgins, they have commissioned a unique gift – a hamper of handmade artisan food products from the Wee County. When they approached the artisan food producers, the positive reaction they received was overwhelming. Artisans are known for being extremely
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Breast cancer awareness month On October 5, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Irish Cancer Society is holding the first ever Get the Girls Day, part of the Get the Girls campaign Get the Girls Day will see volunteers selling pink ribbons for the Irish Cancer Society’s breast cancer services and research projects. The Irish Cancer Society is appealing for volunteers and those interested can register on www.getthegirls.ie or contact the fundraising team on CallSave 1850 60 60 60.
President Michael D Higgins with class representatives from Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, Kilsaran, during his visit on Monday. Photo by Angela Martin, www.redbootsphotography.com
proud of their produce and to have it presented to the President is the highest honour. President Higgins
will receive a selection of cheeses- Bellingham Blue, and Glebe Brethan, sauces- Aruna and Bia Blasta, Sheila’s
Jam, Lann Leire Honey, Dunany Organic Flour, Derrycamma Rapeseed Oil.
Prayer around Cross
With the music of Taize. Everyone is welcome. Friday 5th October 8.309.30pm at Bethany, 34 Point Road, Dundalk. For further information please telephone 0429331602.
On their guard for All-Ireland Final From page 1
Not surprisingly, there has been no shortage of banter over the past two weeks as the teams prepare for the game. Among those sporting the red-and-green of Mayo are, John Fahy, Declan Higgins, Tom Molloy and Dave Conlon who will be hoping to see the county claim their first All-Ireland title since 1951. Meanwhile, the Donegal contingent includes John Brady, Neil O’Malley, Garvan McFadden, Damien Welby and Karena Friel, who will be hoping to see their county end a 20-year wait for Sam Maguire. As the supporters gathered at Dundalk Garda
Station to continue the good natured banter, there was little talk about the game the main focus being on getting their hands on tickets, according to John Brady. “There is a huge interest in the game so it is proving very hard to get your hands on tickets. That is the main topic of conversation at the minute and if we could get that sorted everyone could relax and enjoy the build-up. I don’t think we will get to discuss the finer details of the match itself”, he stated. Mayo Gardai have a very strong connection with Louth GAA as both Dan O’Neill and Seamus O’Donnell starred in Louth’s All-Ireland victory in 1957 having been stationed here.
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Eilish Byrne to get a civic reception By Paul Byrne
Cllr Oliver Morgan has expressed his delight that the Town Council have provisionally agreed to give Dundalk’s paralympic medallist Eilish Byrne a civic reception the coming weeks but admits he would have preferred a public ceremony to honour the Olympian. Eilish Byrne celebrated her first ever paralympic medal two weeks ago after securing bronze in the dressage equestrian team event. That feat led Cllr Morgan to call for a public ceremony at the square to honour the Dundalk native. However town council protocol
prohibited this from happening and insisted on a civic reception to be held in Dundalk Town Hall. The draft protocol was brought in eleven months ago to prevent a repeat of the Down homecoming reception when only thirty people turned up to welcome home the beaten 2010 All Ireland finalists. A civic reception for Eilish has been provisionally set for October 3 in the town hall and whilst welcoming the development Cllr Morgan had hoped for a public affair. “Obviously I’m delighted that Eilish has been afforded a homecoming to recognise her wonderful achievements in London but my whole point
was that the people wanted a homecoming to show their appreciation to her” explained the independent councillor. “I don’t believe that protocol should delay a homecoming and ideally the homecoming should happen a lot sooner than a month after the event has taken place.” But as I said, I am delighted that she is getting a civic reception and I would like to congratulate her for her wonderful achievements in London and wish her the best for the future.” The town council will meet next week where the motion of awarding Eilish a civic reception will be brought before the councillors.
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Brighid hopes to see nephew help P Weekly Quiz Donegal to All-Ireland success
Pete Treanor’s
1 Cartoon and comics What does Popeye have tattoos on his arm? 2 Ireland On what Dublin Street is Dail Eireann? 3 Wild West By what name was the frontier woman Martha Jane Canary better known? 4 Television Which DJ was the first presenter of Top of the Pops? 5 Food and drink Parson Brown and Washington Navel are types of what fruit? 6 Myths and Legends Who in Greek Mythology fell in love with his own reflection? 7 History Who was PM of Britain at out the outbreak of WW2?
A Donegal woman living in Louth has more reason than most to cheer on her native county on Sunday afternoon as she also has a very proud family connection. Brighid Whyte, who has been living in Faughart for the past 40 years, is not only hoping to see Donegal come out on top against Mayo, but also wants to see her nephew get his hands on the Sam Maguire. Leo McLoone has played a leading role in getting the Tir Chonaill Brighid Whyte gets ready for the match with grandchildren, Claire, Cormac, Anna, Tadhg, Ciara Jane, Coto the All-Ireland Fi- nall, Éadaoin and Eimear. INSET: Leo McLoone with his cousin Cormac after the 2010 Ulster U-21 Final nal, giving the Dundalk extra reason to cheer on “It is great for us that but even better that Leo really well this year and branch of the Clan an Sunday. Donegal are in the final is involved. He has done we are hoping he can
8 Folk Songs Which celebrated Dublin folk song tells of drinking session for candle makers? 9 Technology Which company manufactures the Galaxy S3 smart-phone? 10 Local History Whose forces were responsible for the destruction of Roche castle? Stinker: Egghead Pat Gibson won BBC’s Mastermind by answering questions Women’s Aid Dundalk’s very successful on what TV sitcom? book sale is set to return to the Longwalk Shopping Centre on Thursday September —this week’s answers— 20 and will run until Saturday September 22. Due to the phenomenal success of previous years Women’s Aid have decided to extend their sale this year to three days. There is a fantastic selection of books
A p make a contribution ons t Sunday. “It would be great ifv he could win as he isc very dedicated but oned of the nicest and unP assuming people you i could meet, so if anyone j deserves a medal it ism him”, explained Brighidw who hails from just out-G side Glenties. “Like everyone else we are on the look out for tickets so hopefully something will come up.Y Lots of people want to1 get to the game because p the atmosphere should T be brilliant and hopeo fully we will come out with the right result”,2 W she added. o t h p s C Blood clinic id A blood transfusion clinic will be held in the Foy o Centre, Carlingford, on y Thursday September 27th t from 5pm to 8.30pm. W For further details, contact S 1850 73 11 37.
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Women’s Aid book sale in the Longwalk News which can be picked up for a bargain. All paperback books are €1 and hardback books are €2. There is a wide range of authors available from James Patterson to Marian Keyes so everyone is bound to find books by their favourite authors. So come along on Thursday 20, Friday 21 and Saturday September 22 to Long
Walk Shopping Centre from 10am to 6pm. Women’s Aid Dundalk seeks to work towards the elimination of violence against women and their children in their own homes. If you would like to speak to someone you can contact Women’s Aid Dundalk on our 24 hour helpline 042 9333244
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1 Anchor 2 Kildare St 3 Calamity Jane 4 Jimmy Saville 5 Orange 6 Narcissus 7 Neville Chamberlain 8 The Waxy’s Dargle 9 Samsung 10 Oliver Cromwell Stinker: Father Ted.
President Michael D Higgins visits Dundalk
St Vincents Musical Group
Hannah Dunne, Antoinette Myles and Chloe Bolton
Paul Plummer, Ita Honan, Clodagh O’Connor and Ursula McBride at Dundalk Youth Centre for the visit of President Higgins
Manifesto meet President Higgins Robert Rogn, Ian Doherty and Christian McEvoy
Ellen O’Connor presents Michael D Higgins with a painting by her dad, John
Sheridan Michelle McCloskey and Geraldine
Shauna Mulligan and Maggie Maguire
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Presentation made on GAA stadium plan By Paul Byrne
A PRESENTATION outlining a proposal to build a 12,000 capacity nstadium beside the retail park on the relief road was met with a favourable response from town councillors at a meeting last Tueseday. Louth County Board chairman Padraic O’Connor and DKIT presu ident Denis Cummins made the joint presentation outlining the many benefits that a new stadium dwould bring for DKIT, Louth -GAA and the people of County
Louth. The details of the stadium were announced at the end of 2011 and it is now hoped to locate it near the JJB site after originally being planned for the college campus. Speaking to the town councillors Mr O’Connor said that a new stadium would become a prestigious venue for hosting home league and championship matches as well as being able to host all Ireland qualifiers. “There will be big games earmarked for this stadium and this will help attract a large number of
people into Dundalk.” insisted the County chairman. “We are very excited about this project. We’ve been talking about this for generations and now we’ve got a serious partner on board with us and we can finally make it happen.” The new ground will hold 12000 which can be increased to 15000 at a later date and will include 4000 seats, floodlights, dressing rooms and indoor facilities. President of DKIT hoped that the new venture would improve facilities for students in the col-
Chance to take part in drama workshop
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y .Young people age 13 to o18 are invited to take e part in Dundalk Youth d Theatre’s new season of Drama Workshops t ,2012. Whether it is on stage, off stage, or backstage, this is a chance to have fun, meet new people and learn some fantastic skills. Come and take part in improvisation, comedy, drama, stage craft and other essentials to help you to become a star of the future. Workshops start on Saturday September 22
Members of Dundalk Youth Theatre picted on a visit to the Abbey Theatre. Back L-R: Craig McHugh, Naoise Murphy, Laura Rahill, Ryan Sheerin, Jim Donlon. Front: Liam Fergus and Pierce McNee
from 2pm to 4pm in the old Black Box theatre at Dundalk Institute of Technology.
Application forms from; Arts Office, Town Hall, Dundalk. 042 9302950. Further information
from; Pat McKenna 087 1605319. Dundalk Youth Theatre 087 2949637.
lege and turn DKIT into a centre of excellence for sport. “We will be joint partners with GAA for stadium project. We are also looking to take over JJB stadium and hope to reopen the ice dome at some point or find alternative uses for it. “DKIT are currently hampered by a lack of space and this project will improve standards for students immensely.” The college hope to buy the JBB Centre as well as the Ice Dome and say they wouldn’t be adverse to re-opening the Ice
Dome under new management if somebody were willing to run it. Councillors reacted favourably to the presentation with Cllr Jim Ryan saying he supported idea. “I think the current ground in Drogheda is not fit to be the home ground for the Louth GAA team and as a long time member of the GAA it will be wonderful to see a new stadium in Dundalk.” Meanwhile Cllr Mark Deary said that it was “refreshing to hear a presentation that is in the interests of the community rather than the individual.
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A 25-year-old Blackrock man was disqualified from driving for three years at Dundalk District Court after pleading guilty to a drink driving charge at Dundalk District Court. David McAlester, 1 Marlmount, Blackrock, was stopped by Gardai on Augst 29, 2011, and an intoxiliser test revealed that he was over the legal limit. The defendant, who said the incident was totally out of character, apologised for his actions. He was also fine €400.
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worldwide celebration thursday september 27th 2012
PAINT THE TOWN BLACK THIS ARTHUR’S DAY Ireland is celebrating Arthur’s Day in local pubs all over the country on Thursday September 27 and the people of Dundalk will undoubtedly get involved in the celebrations. Guinness drinkers are expected to raise a glass to the memory of Arthur Guinness at 17:59 (5:59 pm), a reference to 1759, the year the Guinness Brewery was established. Arthur’s Day began in
2009 to celebrate the 250 year anniversary of the Guinness brewing company by its owner Diageo plc.
Dundalk has to offer, and what’s taking place in each one. Through the Arthur Guinness Fund, Arthur’s Day supports social entrepreneurs in Ireland and around the world who are in the business of changing communities for the better.
Arthur’s Day has fast become another reason to don our drinking caps and head to the local. The pubs in Dundalk are set to entertain with barbecues, music and craic, guaranteed to see punt- This year, for every ers well past the 17.59 ‘check-in’ by people toasting time. to the Arthur’s Day Facebook event, a €5 doThis feature shows nation will be made to some of the finest pubs the Arthur Guinness
Fund by GUINNESS. Check out details on how to RSVP and ‘check-in’ on the Guinness Ireland Facebook page. Originally leased in 1759 to Arthur Guinness at £45 per year for 9,000 years, St. James’s Gate has been the home of Guinness ever since. However, the lease is not valid in the modern day, because the brewery has expanded beyond the original 4-acre site, and consequently bought out the property. It became the largest brewery in Ireland in 1838, and was the largest in the world in 1914, covering 64 acres. Although no longer the largest brewery in the world, it is still the largest brewer of stout in the world. The company has since bought out the originally leased property, and during the 19th and early 20th centuries the brewery owned most of the buildings in the surrounding area, including many streets of housing for brewery employees, and offices associated with the brewery. The brewery also made all of its own power using its own power plant. There is an attached exhibition on the 250-year-old history of Guinness, called the Guinness Storehouse.
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By Niamh Kirk
Proposals to cull health services in the North East were revealed after a confidential document outlining plans due to be introduced on October 1 became public. While the document states that the proposals are not final it does state that the proposals were the result of consultation and speaks of only ‘final adjustments’ once risk assessments are completed. The proposals reveal plans to cut the opening hours of the Minor Injuries Unit in the Louth County Hospital by ten hours a week closing at 5pm instead of 7pm. In Our Lady of Lourdes’s the Day Ward would no longer be allowed to be used during busy periods and the cutting of A very happy Teresa Matthews retrieves her ball having had a Hole In One on the 9th in Dundalk playing in the Club Foursomes Matchplay Competition with Theresa Connolly
W piątek, 7 września, zakończyliśmy wakacyjne Polskie Wieczory Klubowe. Spontanicznie powstał pomysł na reaktywację kołobrzeskiego festiwalu piosenki żołnierskiej. Jak piosenka żołnierska, to nie mogło obyc się bez śpiewu do akompaniamentu gitar. Iwonka, Geniu i Krzyśku dziękuję za Wasze wspracie i wspaniałe przygotowanie do wieczoru. Największe podziękowania należą się Eugeniuszowi – chylę czoła na łamach prasy! Gdyby nie Ty, ten wieczór nie byłby tak fantastyczny. Eugeniusz przygotował dla nas nie tylko akompaniament muzyczny. Chwilę przed 21:00 zostaliśmy przeniesieni przed polskie telewizory z lat 80tych i 90tych poprzedniego stulecia, na program „Sensacje XX wieku”. Specjalnie dla nas Bogusław Wołoszański (jak udało Ci go ściągnąc) przedstawił historię piosenki żołnierskiej. Nasza przygoda z żołnierskimi pieśniami rozpoczęła się na przełomie XIII i XIV wieku, kiedy to powstała Bogurodzica, śpiewana przez naszych rycerzy ponad 600 lat temu w drodze na bitwe pod Grunwaldem. Bitwę wygraliśmy, a Bogurodzice odśpiewaliśmy wspólnie. Porzuciliśmy średniowieczne utwory i wysłuchaliśmy historii naszego hymnu. Następnie przenieśliśmy się w początek XIX wieku, gdy Polska walczyła z okupantem pod zaborami; choc w dzisiejszych czasach patriotyzm przestaje byc modny to słowa Roty znał każdy z gości, a ta pieśń powstała na 10 lat przed odzyskaniem przez
Changes will be made to cycle lanes º
Lata I Wojny Światowej to też najpopularniejsze pieśni legionowe, które wszyscy znamy z akademii szkolnych. Odśpiewanie tego repertuaru poszło nam gładko, na wesoło i w rytmie. Chociaż nie jedna z nas uroniła łezkę przy „Rozkwitały pąki białych róż”. „Szumi dokoła las” czy „Czerwone maki na Monte Casino” to już czasy II Wojny Światowej. Piosenka „teraz jest wojna” z 1940 roku ukazuje polskie poczucie humoru, mimo wszystko i to, że zawsze dajemy sobie radę. A w powojennej Polsce... seriale o wciąż wojennej tematyce, wraz z nimi takie hity jak: „deszcze niespokojne”, „był taki czas”, „pieśń o małym rycerzu” i moja ulubiona piosenka tamtego okresu – motyw filmu „jak rozpętałem wojnę światową” – „Róża czerwona”. W walce o Polskę demokratyczną też towarzyszyło nam masę piosenek. Miedzy innymi znanych z Festiwalu Piosenki Żołnierskiej Kołobrzeg, odśpiewaliśmy większośc z nich. I gdy już myślałam, że więcej atrakcji nie może nas spotkac, wtedy otworzyliśmy ostatnią stronę śpiewnika: „a gdy zabrakło amunicji, znów najlepszą pociechą były słowa piosenki. Koleżeńskiej, żołnierskiej, prostej...” Utwór „hej młody gwardzisto” z 1981 zakończył nasze śpiewy, ale nie nasz fantastyczny wieczór. Dziękuję Wszystkim i do zobaczenia już w ostatni piątek września, tym razem z okazji Dnia Chłopaka wspólnie oglądamy Seksmisję! Agnieszka Boniewicz
trauma surgeries, raising concerns around the provision of acute services in the area. A long list of options are being considered at Lourdes Hospital including closing beds and entire wards. The proposals could also effect cancer patients with a reduction of oncology services. Endoscopy unit hours are being cut meaning they will take around 25 fewer patients per week. Escort nurses for planned procedures is also to be reduced across the hospital group and the assistance should be provided by ambulance staff. However it goes on to admit that they too are “having difficulty in providing a two man crew for many of these transfers resulting in the requirement for a Nurse or HCA.” The reassignment of nurses and
By Paul Byrne
Town engineer Catherine Duff has confirmed that there will be changes made to the layout of cycle lanes around Dundalk but has insisted that given the scale of the project there were always going to be teething problems. She also confirmed that the controversial red markings at the Jocelyn St/Chapel St junction will be removed in the coming weeks while the council are looking at alternatives to the bollards on Chapel St. Speaking at a town council meeting to review the controversial cycle lanes Miss Duff spoke of the difficulties in finding the right balance and trying to please everybody when installing the cycle lanes. “We are the first town nationally to take on a cycle scheme of this magnitude and it shows just how difficult it is when you are doing something for the first time.” she explained. “We are building 3.94km of cycle track and it is very difficult to do this without affecting businesses or commuters. Our job is to try and find the right balance to keep everybody happy but
that is not always easy” she insisted. Responding to Cllr Harry Todd’s suggestion that the businesses around Chapel St and Jocelyn St had not been consulted with regards to the cycle lanes she insisted that the town council had gone above and beyond the call of duty in keeping residents and businesses in the loop. “There was a substantial amount of work done by council staff prior to this work starting and they put in a Trojan effort in trying to resolve any issues that came to light. We actually called around to their houses and businesses to hear their issues and I feel that we have addressed the majority of those issues so I would take exception to any accusations that we haven’t listened to people” she said. When asked by Cllr Maria Doyle how much this extra work will cost the town engineer said it was hard to put an exact figure on it as it was still unclear how much work would have to be done. She confirmed however that consultants would be paid for any additional work done on the project.
Car boot sale in aid of Ardee hospice
There is a Car Boot Sale and used furniture sale on Sunday September 23 at Noon in Readypenny Inn car park. €10 per car boot. Proceeds in aid of Ardee Hospice. Contact : Margaret 0862381030.
Health staff is also being considered. The document stresses the importance of keeping the plans secret until the stakeholders are consulted. However, Tomas Sharkey from the Louth Hospital Group said that they posted a copy of the document online because they believe that the public do have an interest in knowing about the proposals and to give them an opportunity to have their say. “This flies in the face of commitments made to the people of Dundalk by Government politicians. “Is there to be a waiting list for trauma surgeries?” he questioned “ are patients going to have to get splits sitting on chairs? Will they
be standing getting stitches? The Lourdes was not built to withstand this. ” The changes do stand to seriously impact on the provision of health services in the area. Figures from Trolley Watch at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital show that there has been a 123% increase in the amount of people who had to wait on beds in the hospital since 2012 when the A&E closed in the Louth County. The examination of data showing the number of people waiting to be admitted to the Lourdes each day since 2010 displays a general increase in people having to wait on trolleys. With further cuts looming it is expected that pressure on the Lourdes will increase.
Glenn Humston and David Sally in Carlinn Hall
Nightmare in dream home From page 1 But the two families have documents more than 60 days without either. The Humstons’ property is adjoined to an uninsulated building and they turn to electric heaters to keep their home warm during winters. The heating is not the only problem in living in the unfinished estate. Glenn Humston has hand built a device that collects rain water and uses it to flush the sewage system which is not connected to the mains meaning it backs-up and needs to be cleared manually. And despite the extensive hoarding and fencing, access to the unfinished building site is easy through an open gap beside one of the family homes. After four years of living in the estate, the two families are equally frustrated with the
challenges living there present on a daily basis. But as yet they still don’t know how their problems will be resolved. The development is up for sale and until a buyer is secured they do not know if the site will be finished. Both would be happy to take their money back or be provided with a replacement home, but each have invested more than just the sale price in their homes and can find no other alternatives. The development, which was to consist of 234 units of apartments and both detached and semi detached houses, was supported by the SEI under the Houses of Tomorrow Programme. Local counsellor Tomas Sharkey has repeatedly called for them to recoup the funding given to the failed project.
Senator Mary Moran who visited the estate recently expressed her horror at the conditions. “I called to David and Glenn who showed me around and I was absolutely shocked at the conditions they were being asked to live in. These people were sold their dream homes but now have been left out to dray. “There are young children involved and serious health and safety issues but in 2012 it is incredible that people are expected to live in such conditions”, said Mrs Moran. “I have to admire how the families are coping but it shouldn’t happen and I am determined to do something about it. “I have begun contact with the receivers and I will raise it in the Seanad”, she added.
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Exciting new venue for Blackrock
Tucked out of the way in the Secret Garden behind Blackrock’s sea front, The Brand New Opry is an intimate acoustic gig in a magical setting dripping with atmosphere. It will be launched on Friday September 28 with music from three great artists, Stewart Agnew, SJ McArdle and special guest
Danny Britt who makes the trip all the way from Austin,Texas. Neither Stewart Agnew nor SJ McArdle are strangers to local audiences, both are known for their onstage charisma and the intensity of their performances and both are regarded as being amongst the best songwriters in the country. Danny Britt isn’t as well
known here but he’s shared the stage with the likes of the Dixie Chicks and Guy Clark so expect to make a new friend. There will be special treats on the night as well as a quirky raffle with all proceeds in aid of Cross Cause. Admission is €8 and feel free to bring your own picnic.
Local businesswoman, Kate King, pictured with
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Dundalk group’s protest song Dundalk based punk rock band The Gakk along with a number of other new media entrepreneurs in the local area have been showing their support for the people of Co Mayo with their track and video called ‘Section 24’. Dedicated to the Shell to Sea campaign which
has seen the community in Kilcommon Mayo battle to prevent Royal Dutch Shell Statoil and Vermillion Energy Trust constructing a pipe line and refinery in the parish. Opposition to the pipeline has been ongoing for more than 12 years and a constant presence has
been established since 2005 in Rossport. The band penned the song after watching the award winning documentary film The Pipe, where they were outraged over the arrest of local fisherman Pat O’ Donnell. Gardai boarded Mr O’Donnell’s boat and
arrested Mr O’Donnell under Section 24 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act as he and his fellow campaigners attempted to prevent Shell’s boat Solitaire from laying pipeline. In the wake of the treatment of Shell to Sea Protesters by Gardai prompt-
Bumper harvest at Dulargy
Pupils from Dulargy NS Sixth Class
Sixth Class gardeners at Dulargy National School were delighted with their bumper vegetable harvest last week. Despite one of the worst summers on record, the young growers produced a wonderful crop of carrots and parsnips. The crops were harvested and shared out, with plenty for all to bring home for dinner that evening. The Gardening Project in Dulargy National School is now in its third year and going from strength to strength. Coordinated by parent Roisin
Cotter, with assistance from Tara Mullen and Ann O’Hagan, the project gives each child in the school the opportunity to sow seeds and watch their plants grow, until they are ready to be brought home. Each class grows flowers or vegetables or both. This year Junior Infants grew sunflowers, Senior Infants grew tomatoes, 1st and 2nd class grew strawberries and onions, 3rd class grew courgettes and pumpkins, 4th class grew salad crops, beetroot and poppies, 5th class grew carrots, parsnips and turnips
and 6th class grew cabbages, broccoli, lettuce, scallions, celery and marigolds. A wonderful addition to the project this year was the installation of four raised beds in a lovely new school vegetable plot, all expertly made by school caretaker, Jimmy Quigley. This has been a great bonus, as now 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th classes all have permanent beds for planting each year at school. The harvest continues this week when this year’s 3rd class will be lifting their red onions to bring home.
ed the local musicians to ask “what part of Section 24 relates to me?” The song was written a performed by Dundalk Punk Rock outfit The Gakk, produced and mixed by Jason Varley while the video was shot and edited by Fiona Thompson.
Niamh Browne, daughter of Fra and Freda, Dundalk, and Paul McCloskey, son of Sean and Kathleen, Dundalk, who were married on August 6 in St Brigid’s Church, Kilcurry
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Family Notices
In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements.
Local workers get fruity after launch of new iPhone By Niamh Kirk There is a lot of hype and perhaps a bit of hysteria that surrounds the release of a new Apple product. And with the launch of the iPhone 5 the people over at Total Produce in the Ramparts, Dundalk decided to create a giant iPhone 5 made entirely from fruit. On the company website they have a video showing the efforts of two ‘fruity iPhone’s designers’ as they make up the smart-phone from the company fresh produce. This version
of the iPhone took eight hours to make over night in used 35 cases of fruit and vegetables including aubergines, bananas, grapes, oranges and a
little ironically, plenty of blackberries. “We know there is a lot of excitement surrounding the launch of the iPhone 5, and
we are mad about fruit here at Top Fruit. So we thought, why not build an enormous iPhone 5 using our very own fruit?” said a representative .
Five containers filled with toxic sludge were found dumped in the county last week. The IBC containers contain around 100 litres of the toxic fuel each and were found dotted around the north part of Louth last
week. The first three containers were discovered at Carrickarnon on the morning of Friday September 14, while two more were found at the car park at Ravensdale Forest Park on Wednes-
day September 12. The sludge is usually dumped in rural areas but last week the local authorities received reports that one had been left on the side of the road in Blackrock. During an early morning bin collection
a liquid was found to be leaking from bin lorries. Oxigen advised the Enforcement Staff of Louth County Council who were investigating the matter that they have cleaned the site, and are repairing the lorry in question.
Total Produce workers construct a new iPhone
We are now taking More toxic sludge found in county Family Notices. Our weekly Deadline is 4pm Fridays prior to Wednesday publication, contact Niamh or Noeleen for further information. Tel 042 9320888
PREMISES TO RENT/FOR SALE Attention BER’s now required for Better Energy Home Grants. For BER certification at affordable prices contact Robert Mulholland 087 6091906. www.louthber.ie Advertise your House/ Premises for rent or sale to 60,000 readers a week from €€5 Telephone Dundalk Leader 042 9320888 TO RENT new to market Retail Unit. Main St. Ardee (near Credit Union). Tel. 086 1633691. ROOMS TO LET. 2 bedrooms, 1 single, 1 double. 2km from DKIT and M1. Tel. 086 2489460. 4 Bedroom house to let in Ard Na Mara, Blackrock, furnished or unfurnished Tel 087 4186079. ARTICLES / ITEMS FOR SALE BEDS & FURNITURE DIRECT. Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, chests, lockers, pine beds etc., also furniture removals call 086 8704908 anytime. Bed & Mattress Sale, beds from €99, mattress from €69. Massive range on show (free delivery) The Bed & Sofa Store, Northlink Retail Park, Dundalk 042 9320927 Collon Furniture – Probably the most interesting shop in the North East. Arriving regularly: container loads of quality Dutch furniture. A wonderland of household furniture including leather & fabric suites, dressing tables, kitchen tables and chairs, pictures, mirrors, bedroom furniture. Open 364 days a year- you’ll pick up a bargain at Main Street, Collon. Tel 041-98 26484. The only Dutch furniture shop in the North East. 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. Good deep super memory foam mattresses included. Everything brand new. Can deliver. €89. 086-820-8303 Dealgan Furniture Longwalk, Dundalk (inside The Paint Store), for a wide range of New & Used Bedroom, Dining room and Kitchen furniture, great deals on Beds & Mattresses. Water proof mattresses in stock. Suite reupholstery and furniture fixing service
available Tel 042-9329111 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 086-2052108 Meditation/Relaxation Classes in Dundalk. For everyone, including beginners. Special classes for healing and pregnant women. Phone Mary. 0876342800. Facebook: Dundalk Meditation Class. Line Dancing: New beginners class starting Tuesday 11th September 8-9pm. Fairways Hotel. 087-2618773 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. Starting Tues 11 Sept 8-9pm. Fairways Hotel. Phone 0872618773 YOGA CLASSES Thursday @ 4pm - 55+ group. Thursday @ 8pm - beginners and improvers. Free trial. 8 Roden Plce, Dundalk. Phone 085-7347133. yogawell@ gmail.com CHI Reflexology: Helps clear and balance the seven major chakras of the body. Bring balance to all the systems of the body. Recharge the mind, body and soul. Contact Paul Levins @ 0863446944 Meditation for beginners: Classes are for complete beginners who would like to learn how to meditate. Learn how to take control of your mind and thoughts. Relax and de-stress. Contact Paul Levins 086-3446944 Life Mentoring: Vision Design for your life / revealing the real you. For more info visit www.mariefayinspiration.com or phone Marie 087-2778844 ANGEL NIGHT: Learn how the angels can help improve your daily life. Relaxation, meditation, relaxation and healing circle. Six week course commencing 4th Oct 7.30 - 9pm. Phone 087-2107116 SPECIAL SERVICES Hughie McElroy Builder: All types
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PLANNING NOTICES LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL: We, Maurice & Edel O’Connell, intend to apply for Outline Planning Permission for one number dwellinghouse along with all associated site development works at Rock Road, Blackrock, Co.Louth. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 Signed; Paraic Mc Kevitt MRIAI (Agent acting on behalf of M & E O’Connell) LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL, IDA Ireland intends to apply to Louth County Council for permission for the erection of 1 no. wind turbine with hub height of up to 65m, blade radius of up to 28m and overall height from ground to tip of blade of up to 88.5m, construction of 1 no. electrical substation, internal site tracks and all other associated works at their lands at Mullagharlin, Dundalk, Co. Louth. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00. An Environmental Report and Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application, and these will be available for inspection, or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council during the office hours specified above.
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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 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.
The Louth Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is in need of plasterers who can donate a bit of time to prepare some of the walls in the new facility for tiles. The group of volunteers are continuing to get the new
shelter for abandoned animals ready before winter sets in and are hoping to hear from a few more volunteers with skills in the near future. To get involved with volunteering contact 042 93 35045.
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Thomas O’Donoghue from Dundalk Co Louth has won €20,000 as the Dream Player on last Saturday’s (15th September 2012) National Lottery Winning Streak TV game show held in RTE. Pictured the presentation of winning cheques were from left: Thomas O’Donoghue winner. Peter Plunkett Head of IT, The National Lottery and Marty Whelan, game show host.
Man suffered after crash Man suffered after escaping from Gardai. A man who crashed his motorcycle on the same day that he refused to stop for Gardai was said to have suffered enough by Judge Flann Brennan who found the facts proven and dismissed the case against him at Dundalk District Court. Adam McCann, Canal Road, Mooretown, Dromiskin, pleaded
guilty to road offences on July 11 this year, including failing to stop for Gardai at Dublin St. Although he made his escape, he was later injured in a crash on the motorbike he had taken on a test drive. He made a contribution to the Court Poor Box and Judge Brennan stated that he has suffered enough as a result of the accident.
Dundalk FC/SODAD fashion show Oriel Active was the place to be seen where a spectacular Fashion & Health /Beauty extravanganza took place on Friday Septemer 14. The Ladies who planned this event would like to extend a
special thank-you to the fashion outlets that took part and the businesses who supported the raffle and the Best Dressed competition prizes, along with everyone who helped out or took part.
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PORSCHE DIESEL The new V8 twinturbo Porsche Cayenne S Diesel will go on sale in 2013. With performance aligned to good fuel consumption, the V8 twin-turbo diesel is bound to attract a strong following
taking sales from the petrol line-up. Powered by a 4.2-litre twinturbocharged V8 diesel engine, it produces 381 hp, delivering 850 Newton metres of torque. This will propel the Cayenne
from 0-100kph/062 mph in a respectable 5.7 seconds and then on to a top speed of 253kph/157 mph. It features auto start/stop to aid fuel consumption and emissions - According
to Porsche you should expect 8.3L/100km - 34 mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 are recorded at 218 g/km. The potential range from the 100 litre fuel tank is 745 miles. The Cayenne S Diesel features Porsche’s Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive system. Which under normal conditions powers the rearwheels. When needed torque is automatically directed to the front wheels precisely according to the driving situation to improve
stability and traction. The optional Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) further hones this dynamic performance. Standard equipment on the Cayenne S Diesel includes Porsche Traction Management (PTM) allwheel drive, leather interior, dual-zone automatic climate control, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, audio system with seven-inch touchscreen, eight-way powered front seat adjustment, front and rear electric windows, 18” alloy wheels and a threeyear warranty.
NEW KIA PRO_CEE’D The world premier of the all-new Kia pro_cee’d threedoor hatchback is set for the 2012 Paris Motorshow on the 27th September. The Kia pro_cee’d is due to go on sale in the
spring of 2013 and is the third model in the new cee’d line-up with the five-door hatchback and Sportswagon already on sale. According to Peter Schreyer, Kia’s Chief Design Officer. “You know
from a single glance that this is a car you want to drive, not just own. Kia is on a distinctive design adventure and the all new pro-cee’d spearheads this forward looking journey.”
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MINI PACEMAN
MINI have just launched the seventh model in their line-up, the MINI Paceman based on the Countryman the Paceman coupe is MINI’s answer the Range Rover Evoque, a baby BMW X6. There will be four versions at the launch, including a Cooper S Paceman which is capable of 0-100kph/062mph of just 7.5 seconds. The MINI Paceman is a four-seater coupe built on the Countryman
platform, which nearly identical footprint at 4,109 mm (4,115mm for MINI Cooper S Paceman and Cooper SD Paceman). Like the Countryman there is a choice of either two or four wheel drive and MINI are promising their trademark go-kart handling via the Paceman’s standard lowered sports suspension. You can at no cost to opt to have regular ride height and suspension. At launch
the MINI Paceman will have the option of four four-cylinder engines, two petrol and two diesel. All come with a six-speed manual gearbox, or the optional sixspeed automatic with Steptronic function for manual control. The petrol range includes the MINI Cooper Paceman featuring a 1.6-litre 122bhp unit offering a 0-100kph/0-62mph time of 10.4 seconds, fuel economy of
6L/100km - 47.1mpg with CO2 emissions of 140 g/km. The MINI Cooper S Paceman uses the same engine, tuned to deliver 184bhp. It will sprint to 100kph/62mph in 7.5 seconds. Fuel economy is 6.1L/100km - 46.3mpg and emissions are 143g/km. or those who prefer diesel, the MINI Cooper D Paceman uses a 1.6-litre 112bhp turbocharged engine with a 0-100kph/0-62mph time of 10.8 seconds. That according to MINI is capable of 4.4L/100km - 64.2mpg fuel economy and 115g/km emissions. The flagship diesel is the MINI Cooper SD Paceman, which gets a 2.0-litre 143bhp engine. Its 0-100kph/062mph time is 9.2 sec-
onds. Fuel economy is 4.6L/100km - 61.4mpg with an emissions figure of 122g/km. Four-wheel drive (MINI’s ALL4 system) is available on the Cooper D, SD and Cooper S Paceman, models. A Cooper Works Paceman version is in development. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is standard across the range, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) including Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) on the MINI Cooper S Paceman, Cooper SD Paceman and Cooper D Paceman ALL4. There is the option of eight exterior paint colours including the new Brilliant Copper and Blazing Red. And there is Starlight Blue which is unique to the Paceman.
Renault Finance Celebrates €40 million Renault Finance today celebrates a year in business in Ireland and the fact that to date it has lent €40 million to both individual and business customers. To celebrate its first birthday, Renault Finance is offering 0% Finance and a Five Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty on 2012 Megane and Fluence models. This fantastic offer will run for the month of September.
Renault Finance entered the Irish market a year ago in a very difficult economic environment and made motor finance accessible to all. Currently eight of ten customers are approved for loans for commercial and passenger vehicles. A l e s sandro Garzia, managing director, Renault Finance: “It’s been an interesting and challenging year for
Renault Finance, however the good news is that we have lent €40 million to Irish customers since this time last year. We want potential car buyers to know that we are open for business and lending and this month our 0% finance offer across Megane and Fluence with a five year unlimited mileage warranty is a great reason to check out Renault Finance”.
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