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Wednesday 25th January, 2012. Vol. 5, Issue 4. 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888 You can now read the Dundalk Leader Online at www.dundalkleader.com
By Eunan Whyte and Niamh Kirk
A Dundalk man is on the brink of being part of the next big dance sensation after storming through to the semi-final of the hugely popular reality talent show ‘Got to Dance’ on Sky1. Darren Casey, from Fatima, is hoping to get the support from local people in order for his group ‘Prodijig’ to make it through to the final from Sunday night’s show. The group has received rave reviews since making its first appearance on the show with their style of Irish Dancing to modern music tipped to follow in the footsteps of Riverdance as a worldwide phenomenon. The 22-year-old is one of seven in the group of five men and two women and his parents, Tom and Linda, are call-
Dundalk’s Darren Casey (second left) is hoping to make the final of Got To Dance
ing on the people of Dundalk to get their votes in on Sunday night. The group must get through the semi-final stages to make it to the grand finale
where 30 acts will battle it out for a £250k prize. “Hopefully people in Dundalk will tune in and vote for Darren as it would be bril-
liant if they got through to the final. The band is made up of five Irish and two English dancers who got together and Continued on Page 10
Fitzpatrick assaulted at rally By Niamh Kirk Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick says he was ‘physically assaulted’ by a woman at a rally against the cutting of health services in Drogheda. Deputy Fitzpatrick, Fergus O’Dowd, both Fine Gael TD’s, and Labour TD Ged Nash attended the Save Drogheda Cottage Hospital rally on Sunday evening in Drogheda. The march started at the college where Deputy Fitzpatrick said he walked in solidarity with the community to retain services at St Josephs in Ardee and the Cottage Hospital Drogheda. The group marched to West Street where a platform was erected. However the three Government TDs refused to sign a pledge in support of retaining the long-term services. The signing of such a pledge committing to vote only for the retention of service could bring the three TDs into conflict with their party. The organising committee say prior to the rally that it was agreed they would not be permitted to speak publically as they would not sign the pledge. Continued on Page 2
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dalk Circuit Court last week. Vera Murden (40), Fatima Court, Dundalk had pleaded not guilty to the charge of danger-
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ous driving causing the deaths of her nephew Jayden Murden (1) and niece Jenna Murden (4). The children were fatally injured when the Hyundai SUV in which they were travelling lost control and struck the wall of Dixons Bar and the Maxwell Row and Newry Road junction in January 2009. They were two of five children in the car at the time. Both children were treated at Crumlin Children’s Hospital but died later, Jenna on February 24 and Jayden on March 10.
Murden’s defence argued that problems with the vehicle caused it to lose control. Consultant Engineer, Dr Denis Wood, who examined the vehicle, told the court that he found deposits of oil on the engine intercooler. He said that various issues including problems with the oil in the engine could have caused the SUV to accelerate out of control. The car was estimated to have been travelling between 81-110kph when it crashed. Prosecuting Council Jonathan Kilfeather ar-
gued that the defence had failed to produce sufficient evidence of the engine having overrun or surging and that technical examinations had found no defects in the car’s engine, breaks or steering that would cause a vehicle to speed out of control. A jury took just over two hours to return the guilty verdict. Murden was remanded on continuing bail and will be sentenced in April. Judge Michael O’Shea ordered the preparation Caroline Middleton with Paschal and Galina Lambe at Educo Gym and The Joint of a probation and wel- open day fare report to be completed until said date.
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It was while he was leaving the platform he says a woman walked up to him and struck him across the face. Deputy Fitzpatrick said he simply looked at his attacker in disbelief and walked on. “She was very emotional, I understand that, but it was not acceptable what she did. I am only glad my family were not there to see that. It is a terrible thing to do to anyone”, said Deputy Fitzpatrick. He added that he had made no decision yet in relation to brining the matter to the Gardaí but expressed his
disappointment that the person that struck him had made no contact since. “I couldn’t sign the pledge; the pledge would ask me to vote against the party but we went there to give our full support. We are doing our best and have met with Minister Reilly on a number of occasions over the past few weeks on this issue. Nothing has been decided yet and it is so important that we work together. I will still fight for the retention of services there and will look at all the options.”
TD assaulted at rally Opposition TDs Seamus Kirk for Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams both signed the petition and were free to address the 700 strong rally. However Peter Fitzpatrick was given the mic and spoke briefly before having the mic taken off him and escorted off the platform with the other Government TDs as the crowd began calling for the TDs to sign the pledge.
Joe Carroll honoured Former Monaghan footballing great and Dundalk resident, Joe Carroll,will be inducted into the Monaghan Hall of fame this Friday in an awards ceremony being held in the Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan. Joe, who started his Monaghan career in the late 1950s played with the Farney men until the 1970s winning a Railway Cup medal in 1965 Although originally from Inniskeen, Joe has lived in Dundalk for 30 years and played his
Joe in his playing days
club football with Sean O’Mahony’s. The awards ceremony begins at 8pm on Friday January 27 in the Hilgrove hotel in Monaghan.
SOSAD seek volunteers
Local suicide support group SOSAD (Save our Sons and Daughters) is currently looking for volunteers for some basic administration work. The group’s aim is to prevent and raise awareness of suicide in Ireland. Their trained volunteers offer 24 suicide emergency support as well as a range of preventative and intervention initiatives. A representative from SOSAD said that they are a community organisation working with other agencies to help anyone affected by suicide. Anyone interested in helping out can contact their offices in Williams Place, or phone 9327311.
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Aim to get more women in politics By Niamh Kirk
Two of Dundalk’s Councillors attended the ‘How to Elect More Women’ Conference held in Dublin Castle last week. Like all who attended the conference Marianne Butler and Maria Doyle put any party differences aside and looked at how to get more women involved in politics at both local and national levels. Currently less than 14% of the Dail is female, leaving Ireland 85th (of 134) in the world classification of equal repres entation. Marianne Butler is the Dundalk Town Council Chair and sits on Louth County Council and is one of the county’s most active female political figures. The conference focused heavily on the introduction of measures to get more women on ballot papers. In all future national elections 30% of party candidates will have to be women, or parties face a 50% cut in state funding. However Ms Butler explained that the measures may be extended to a local level before the 2014 local elections following support for the measure at the conference. A brief look at female representatives in the local authorities shows that with only three of Dundalk Town Council’s 27 elected members being women; only 11% and far below that national average of 22%. However co-options allowed for the number rise to an impressive 25% when Maria Doyle and Jennifer Green took seats. Louth County Council is in poor condition in this regard with only two women being elected, which is only 8% of the council. Marianne Butler took a place on Louth County Council upping the number to 12% but that is still far below the national average. Louth County is also the only county to have never elected a female representative to the Dail. Marianne Butler is only Dundalk Town Council’s third female chair and Louth County Council has had only one, Jackie McConville. Marianne Butler noted that “If you have experience of local politics you are most likely to be successful in the General Election. If you start as a local politician you already have experience you have a track record of effecting change within your community.“ Marianne also welcomed anyone interested in getting involved in politics to get in touch with her.
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More toxic sludge found in three locations Louth County Council environmental officers have made three separate finds on toxic sludge in North Louth on the same day. Two of the three finds were leaking the noxious liquid, the affected area was cleaned immediately. The locations
of the newest finds were Mountpleasant, New Inn on the old Newry road and Tateetra. Louth County Council has had to deal with the illegal dumping of this highly dangerous fluid on a 16 times already this year, with the
latest being a find of 48,000 ltrs abandoned in a curtain sided trailer along the M1. Within the first 13 days of 2012 Louth County Council had spent approximately €70,000 on clean operations. They estimate it costs €1000 per tonne to clear up the
toxic waste. While the local authority will recover costs from the Department of Environment it does place a strain on the authorities cash flow and directs key environment staff from more productive work within the community.
The Local Authority has said it welcomes reports from local residents and road users in reporting sightings of such materials dumped and would encourage the general public to report any suspicious activities around material to the gardai.
Coláiste Rís debaters in All-Ireland Dundalk will be represented in the All-Ireland Final of Comórtas Díospóireachta Uí Chadhain for the ninth consecutive year tonight (Wednesday) by the students of Coláiste Rís. The Chapel Street School will travel this evening to propose the motion gur rud maith é go bhfuil deireadh ag teacht le cultúr an tí tabhairne in Éirinn – it is a good thing that the culture of the public house in Ireland is coming to an end. Comórtas Uí Chadhain is the All-Ireland debating competition, organised by Gael Linn, for schools where students are taught through the medium of Irish, and tonight’s debate will be held in the auspicious surroundings of the Examinations’ Hall at Trinity College, Dublin. The local school will be battling for the All-Ireland title against schools from An Cheathrú Rua and Indreabhán, Co. na Gaillimhe and old rivals Scoil Chaitríona,
Sionainn Glenholmes, Emer Ní Fhionnachtaigh and Caoimhe Ní Shuibhne Glasnevin, Baile Átha Cliath. The Dundalk students are expecting a very tough battle but are not without hope that they can take the title home. Coláiste Rís last won an All-Ireland title in 2006. The team is made up of captain Sionainn Glenholmes, Emer Ní
Fhionnachtaigh and Caoimhe Ní Shuibhne. This is the same team who appeared in the Junior Final three years ago and team mentor, Seán Ó Coigligh, is very hopeful that his charges can use the vast experience they have to win the school’s first senior title in twenty years.
“The girls are on a fantastic run this year, having had convincing wins in Letterkenny, Monaghan and Drogheda, and we are all very proud of their achievements to date. But we would dearly love to get our hands on the cup tonight”, added Sean.
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Council’s community smoke alarm scheme commences LOUTH County Council is pleased to announce the roll out of its Community Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Scheme for 2012, which funds the installation of smoke alarms in vulnerable households nationwide (excluding local authority housing). The cost of purchasing the smoke alarm is funded by the Department of Environment,
Community and Local Government with other costs funded locally. Under the Scheme, Louth County Council, with the assistance of the Louth Community and Voluntary network, will identify vulnerable households, including the elderly and people with disabilities, where no alarms are fitted. They will arrange for the supply and where
necessary the installation of the self-contained smoke alarms or Carbon Monoxide Alarms. If your Community & Voluntary Group wishes to participate in the scheme, full particulars can be obtained from County Development Board Secretariat, Louth County Council, County Hall, Dundalk, Co. Louth, e-mail dce@ louthcoco.ie
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in Brief VEC back counsellors
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Co Louth VECs Guidance Counsellors are set to discuss the impact of imminent cutbacks to guidance and counselling services in its post-primary schools. The CEO of the VEC, Dr. Pádraig Kirk, informed the most recent meeting of the VEC that he has set a date for a meeting of the scheme’s full cohort of Guidance Counsellors for later this month.
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Cannabis has appalling affect Cannabis has an “appalling affect” on people, Judge Flann Brennan warned a 19 year-old local man stated to have great sporting ability and capacity. Niall Cooney of 130, Apartment Block B, Ath Leathan, Racecourse appeared before Dundalk Court as a result of being found with €336 worth of the drug. The Judge as he was a first time offender didn’t record a conviction against him, applying the probation act. He wished him the best in his sporting future, urging him” to have
nothing to do with cannabis or any other drug in the future.” Inspector Martin Beggy said that the case arose after Gardai stopped a motor car at the car park at Main Street, Blackrock on January 6th. They found 28 grams of the drugs in his possession. Defence solicitor Frank McDonnell said that Cooney had the drug for his own use. He explained that the defendant fell into company in the last while which gave him access to the drug and use of it. Judge Brennan underlined the se-
rious consequences to Cooney of being involved in cannabis and warned that it could jeopardise his future if he wanted it in sport. He advised Cooney to cross the road or turn and walk the other way if he encountered those he was associating with, and said cannabis caused as much trouble in the court as heavier drugs like cocaine or heroin. He added that those involved in the drug trade were the “lowest of the low that ruined the fabric of society. They are the kind of people who you want to have nothing to do with.”
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in Brief Award for Diarmuid
Diarmuid Ó Coimín, - a native from Louth Village in Dundalk and his team, have been given national recognition for their efforts to improve the future for patients in Ireland. ‘Improving End of Life Care in the Mater Hospital’ is one of 14 initiatives shortlisted in this year’s Astellas Changing Tomorrow Awards 2011. This programme was one of the three projects shortlisted in the Leadership category. As a result of being shortlisted Diarmuid and his colleagues from Mater Misericordiae University Hospital will be invited to attend the Astellas Changing Tomorrow Awards ceremony in Dublin on Monday January 30 where each of the winners of five categories will receive a specially-commissioned At the Civic reception for the DLS order in Dundalk to mark 112 years in the town from trophy and a €1,000 left Br Reymond McKeever Cllr Marianne Butler Chairperson Dundalk Town council educational/research presenting the scrool to Br Francis Manning Br Probincial DLS Order Cllr Jim Ryan grant. Vice Chairman Dundalk Town Council Br Adrian Shortall
Civic reception for De La Salle brothers By Paul Byrne
Glowing tributes were paid to the De La Salle brothers last Tuesday evening as Dundalk Town Council held a civic reception in their honour. The civic reception was awarded to the brothers for the contribution they made to Dundalk during their 112 year stay in the town. A number of councillors paid tribute to the Brothers with Councillor Eamonn O’Boyle telling the large crowd that the brothers had made a huge contribution to the town whilst dedicating their lives to educating children in the town.
Dundalk native Brother George Whyte thanked the council for a great night and paid tribute to the work of De La Salle brothers throughout the world. “I was glad to be
present at the civic reception given by Dundalk Town Council last Tuesday evening. I think it was nice to remember the work of Brothers in Dundalk over more than a hundred
years” said Bro George. “It is only right that we remember the lives and work of the 14 native Dundalk Brothers in Ireland and throughout the world” he added.
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Friends organise massive 1980s charity fundraiser Dust off your leg warmers and dig out your 80s gear one more time as last year’s highly successful ‘Back to the 80s’ party returns to the rugby club on Saturday February 4. Last January a group of friends organised a massive charity fundraiser in the Rugby club which was attended by over 400 people in full 80s costume. The night raised €9,600 for three cancer support groups and the ladies behind the venture - Karen Coan, Sandra McCourt, Margaret Gamble, Ursula Martin, Jill Gallagher, Gillian Keoghan, Lorraine Malone, Zita Dempsey and Jennifer Conlon have very personal reasons for getting involved, as Karen explained. “As a group we have two close friends who are mothers of young children and who have gone through treatment for
Sandra McCourt, Margaret Gamble, Jill Gallagher, and Keeping Order is the nuns Sr Karen Coan and Sr Ursula Martin
cancer. It’s an incredibly tough time for them and as their friends we wanted to help”, said Karen. “We thought the best way to do that was to give them a brilliant night out and raise money for the cancer support groups which have been giving them such brilliant practical and emotional
support, so that’s where it started”, she added. Meanwhile, Margaret pointed out that last year was such a success that there were many requests to do it again. “We decided to do it one last time but this year there’s a slight twist, we’re running a school disco so everyone can dress up in
school uniform, as teachers, as 80s teenagers, or a secret pop idol of the era. Anything goes, it’s easy but great fun”, she said. Tickets cost €20 and include free transport to the Rugby Club and home courtesy of Halpenny’s coaches and in addition to that everyone is invited to meet in the Clermont, Blackrock and the Garden, Park St Dundalk where all ticket holders will receive a free drink on the night to get the party started. Then it’s off to the Rugby Club on the party bus for happy hour, spot prizes, raffle, tons of extras and of course dance the night away to all those favourite 80s tunes Check facebook at ‘back to the eighties’ or contact Karen on 087 659 0667, Margaret 087 903 9662 on or Sandra on 086 106 3320 for tickets.
Men accused of filling station robbery Two young men accused of a robbery at a filling station on the outskirts of town were remanded on continuing bail to await directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Judge Flann Brennan put the case of Anthony Connolly (19) 20 Clooneevan, Haggardstown and Darren McEntee (21) Nollagh, Shercock, Co Cavan back to April 25.
They are charged with the offence at Flanagan’s Esso Garage on October 3 last. Judge Brennan at a previous sitting of Dundalk Court refused to deal with the case.
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Over to you Do you think the pedestrian crossings at The Square are safe?
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John Mostyn No I don’t think that they are very safe. I haven’t a clue why they changed it in the first place. They should have left it the way it was.
Pastor Daniel I’m happy with it now. It was confusing at the beginning alright but I think it’s pretty clear now.
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I don’t think it’s very safe the way it is at the moment. It’s confusing for both drivers and pedestrians the way it is now. Hopefully they’ll put a couple of orange globes up to alert people that these are pedestrian crossings.
It is a bit confusing the way it is. Fair play to them for putting so much effort into the Square but it just needs to be a bit clearer for pedestrians and for drivers.
Yes it could do with being a little bit clearer. Sometimes when you’re crossing the road you’d be scared the cars aren’t going to stop.
Tried to prevent Gardai taking car Two local men appeared at Dundalk Court over their behaviour towards Gardai who attended an incident involving the driving of a vehicle at a car park of a licensed premises in Louth Village. Garda Inspector Martin Beggy recalled that the Gardai went to the Ploughmans Inn on August 28. Padraig Finnegan (23) 27, Feran Drive and Ian McDonnell (20) Tullycahan, both Louth Village who were passengers in the vehicle, were each prosecuted with failing to obey a Garda
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and threatening abusive and insulting behaviour. McDonnell also faced a further count of obstruction. The Inspector said an issue arose over the keys of the vehicle. Finnegan said no way the Gardai was taking the vehicle, saying he would smash every window. McDonnell tried to close the gate of the car park to prevent the towing of the car. The Inspector said they were drinking wine, and both were aggressive and insulting to the Gardai.
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A 28 year-old woman is alleged to have had custody or control of counterfeit currency at a local restaurant. Mary Cash of 12, Rose Cottages, Wraysbusy, Staines, England is charged with the offence at the Jade Garden, Park St on December 27 last.
Judge Flann Brennan applied the probation act in the case of McDonnell, a trainee mechanic, warning him he would want to watch how he drank. He said in the occupation the defendant was to pursue being on the right side of the law was very important. He said the Gardai have to enforce the law and that was what they were doing in this instance, and he should understand and appreciate that. The Judge requested a probation act on Finnegan who was stated to have previous convic-
tions. He adjourned the charges against him to April 25. Sean T O’Reilly said that Finnegan wished to apologise to the court and the Gardai. He should not have got involved as the incident had nothing to do with him. Alcohol has been a problem for the defendant. Frank McDonnell appearing for McDonnell, said his client had a peripheral involvement. He intended to leave the country when he completed his apprenticeship. He was drinking and became caught up in what went on.
Educogym trainer Caitriona Ni Dhomhnaill with gym member Ronan Downey at the Educo Gym and The Joint open day
Darren is talk of the dance world
Continued from Page 1 decided to give the competition a go”, explained Tom. “Already there is a huge demand for the group so hopefully this will be the start of something big “Darren has been doing Irish Dancing since he was six having started with Mona Roddy’s Dance School in Seatown. He has danced in many competitions in Ireland and England over the years before joining Riverdance some years ago”, added Tom. It was while working with Riverdance that Darren met up with dancers who went on to form Prodijig. Among those cheering on Darren will be brother, Barry, and sisters, Leanda and Michelle. The show will be broadcast on Sky1 on Sunday with the final scheduled for March 3.
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Praise for young scientists
Ciara Rafferty and Emily O’Reilly, both second year students in St Vincent’s Secondary school in Dundalk, have been praised for their project which took third prize nationally in the Social and Behavioural Sciences section of BT Young Scientists competition. Their project “What is the value of Dundalk’s Age Friendly community initiatives?” involved four months of study, surveying and visiting many of the area’s unique Age Friendly cornerstones. These include the Great Northern Haven (assisted living), The Nestling Project (social inclusion), Cuidigh Linn (support for older people), Cooley Active Retirement Group and the art project at St Oliver Plunkett Hospital. “We discovered through observations, questionnaires, inter-
St Vincent’s students Ciara Rafferty and Emily O’Reilly pictured their award-winning Age Friendly project at the BT Young Scientists Exhibition
views and analysis that these initiatives have a real and lasting value for the elderly participants, and also volunteers and school pupils,” said Emily.
The seeds of their idea were sown way back in fifth class at Scoil Mhuire na nGael in the Bay Estate, and as a result of their efforts, the girls have been invited by the
County Manager, Conn Murray, to present their project in front of the Louth Older People’s Forum this week. “We were fortunate to be part of the inter-generational project which was founded in the school by Martina Rafferty, which meant that we visited St Oliver Plunkett Community Hospital every three weeks,” said Ciara. “We did arts and crafts, had music quizzes and bingo, but most importantly, really got to know the residents there.” “The experience shaped our understanding and gave us a positive image of older people.” Louth County manager Conn Murray was full of praise for the duo and stated: “Nothing embodies the Louth Age-Friendly Initiative better than connections between the generations that enhance all of our lives,” he said.
Celebrations for Feast of St Brigid A number of events have been organised to celebrate St Brigid’s Day on Wednesday February 1. At St Brigid’s Shrine on Sunday January 29 the Stations of St Brigid will be held at 3pm led by Rev Bro George Whyte of the De La Salle
Brothers. On Monday and Tuesday the Triduum will be held in Kilcurry Church at 8pm with Fr David Myers of the Rosminian Order. On Wednesday February 1 there will be Mass in the Oratory at 10.30am,
1pm and 2pm. The Relic of St Brigid will be available for personal blessing at the shrine from 11.30am, to 1pm and from 2 to 4.30pm. Candlelight Procession will take place from Faughart Cemetery to St Brigid’s Shrine at 8pm.
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The Fr McNally orchestra concert Internationally acclaimed local violinist, Rita Manning, will return to her home town to perform the beautiful Bach E Major Violin Concerto with the Father McNally Chamber Orchestra under the baton of the RTE Concert Orchestra’ Conductor Laureate, Proinnsías ó Duinn. Celebrating 40 years of DkIT All proceeds of the gala concert, which takes place at 8.pm on Saturday February 11, in the Faulkner Building at Dundalk
Cycle lane begins in Chapel Street The Fr McNally Orchestra and inset, Rita Manning
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Dundalk’s ‘Smarter Travel Schools Project’ continues in earnest with work due to start in Chapel Street and the surrounding areas this week. The ‘Smarter Travel Schools Project’ is designed to improve pedestrian and cycle infrastructure along the main routes to three target schools and seven observer schools in or adjacent to Dundalk town centre. Aenat NicGabhann, acting SEO for the roads section in Dundalk Town Council acknowledged that residents and businesses would be affected but urged people to stay
patient. “Of course businesses and residents will be affected by these road works but this scheme will be of huge benefit to the community when it finishes.” said Aenat. “There will be a lot of work going on in Chapel St, Jocelyn St and Seatown Place over the next week or two and we will be linking existing cycling infrastructure in town which will immediately benefit St Vincent’s Secondary School, Castletown Girls School and the CBS Primary school. “We would hope that the entire scheme will be completed by the third week in April and when
it is finished we will see a safer town and an improved quality of life for its residents.” explained Aenat. This week’s work in the narrow Chapel St. will see a number of significant changes implemented including kerb build-outs at side streets in order to help reduce traffic speeds and provide improved crossing points where pedestrians will be in a more advanced position with improved visibility and a reduced carriageway to cross. The side streets will also be rearranged to give priority to pedestrians crossing these streets with ramps installed for traffic.
Sports awards on the double
Local sporting organisations are celebrating awards, with both Louth GAA and Dundalk FC recognised for their public relations efforts Louth GAA were honoured with the Programme of the Year award by the Leinster Council, while Dundalkfc.com has been announced as the winner of the 2011 Club Website of the Year Award by the Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland (SWAI). The DFC Trust would like to thank Keith Wallace, who also received a Press Officer of the Year nomination, for his excellent work throughout the year. Keith was presented with his award by Daniel McDonnell, President of the SWAI.
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The Wee County PRO, Ronan Lynch, was nominated for the publication from this year’s Senior Championship Final and the Shelagh native was given the nod ahead of the 11 other entries. Naturally, Ronan, was delighted with the award but was quick to point out that it was not an individual honour. “This award is for everyone on the PR, IT and Marketing Committee who have put in
so much work on the match programmes and all other activities during the year. “We have all put in a big effort to promote all the good work that is being done in Louth at the minute. With the prospect of a new county ground, these are exciting times for us all. “I would also like to thank local journalists and photographers who assisted with the programme”, added Ronan. Dundalkfc.com has been nominated every year since 2006 and had previously won the award in 2007, 2008 and 2009. This year Dundalk FC pipped Shamrock Rovers’ and Cork City’s websites to win the award for the fourth time.
Institute of Technology, will be donated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Rita, a past pupil of Fr Brendan McNally, has a highly successful international solo career that has included performances with orchestras such as the London Chamber Orchestra and the Academy of St. Martin of the Field, where she also acted as co-leader for many years. This concert is part of the celebrations to mark 40 years of DkIT.
“It is fantastic to have the opportunity to work with Rita Manning and Proinnsías ó Duinn’, said Orchestra Director, Briege McGoldrick. “Rita was one of Fr. McNally’s first pupils and many of the members our orchestra are also past pupils of Fr. McNally. “It is a real privilege for us to have Rita and Proinnsías perform with the Father McNally Chamber Orchestra which was established in Fr McNally’s honour”, she added.
The orchestra has been busily rehearsing in the Department of Music and Creative Media at Dundalk Institute of Technology where the Father McNally Chamber Orchestra has been ‘Orchestra in Residence’ since May 2011. Tickets for the gala concert are priced at €15 and are available from Devenneys in Crowe Street, Dundalk. and and also from the St Vincent de Paul (SVP) shop in Clanbrassil Street.
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Weekly Quiz
Sport Who in 1954 became the first athlete to run a mile in less than four minutes? Local In the days of pirate radio, who called himself ‘Ole HH’? Television In the RTE comedy series, what is the nickname of Mrs Brown’s late husband? Folk Music Who wrote and recorded ‘The Streets of London’? Literature What is the name of Harper Lee’s only novel, set in the Deep South of America in the 1930s? Politics Which Minister for Finance in the 1980s was nicknamed ‘Mac the Knife’? The Bible What was Samson’s most lethal weapon? Movies
Who played Dorothy Michaels, an actress, in a 1982 movie? Hobbies Isaac Walton in 1653, wrote the first book on the pleasures of what pastime? Ireland Which Donegal town is closest to Strabane in Co Tyrone? Stinker Which song by the late Johnny Cash was going to be used to promote a proprietary haemorrhoids relief until his family objected?
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Festival to celebrate St Brigid Faughart National School will commence their 50th anniversary celebrations with a series of lessons in making St Brigid’s Crosses ahead of the Saint’s feast day on February 1. The workshops in the school hall are open to everyone and if you are interested in learning how to make a cross then you are welcome to come along. The sessions commence today (Wednesday January 25) from 9.30am to Noon and will continue at the same times on Thursday, Friday and Monday January 30. It will also be held on Saturday from Noon to 3pm. Those who already know how to make crosses are welcome to come along and help out. Refreshments will be served. Meanwhile, a number
Fr Christy McElwee with Faughart NS students, Claire, Sarah, Amy and Ciara Jane
of events have been organised to celebrate this year’s Brigid of Faughart Festival. A workshop entitled “Be the Change“ runs from 10.30am to 4pm on Saturday January 28 in the Magnet Pastoral Centre Dun-
dalk. Further information about this process is posted on www.bethechange.org. uk. The pilgrimage walk from the Peace garden Fair Green Dundalk at 10am on Sunday, while on Saturday Pat O’Rourke shares his
knowledge and passion for the Hill of Faughart at Noon. A community ritual celebration of Brigid and the festival of Imbolc take place in the Community Hall in Ravensdale Dundalk at 6.30pm. This will be facilitated by May Coyle Dolores Whelan and Stephanie O’Hanlon. On Wednesday February 1, Fr Tom Hamill will celebrate a special Eucharist at 1pm in the oratory at Faughart shrine. The final event in this year’s festival is an evening of circle dancing in the Outcomer’s hall Roden Place Dundalk 7.30 –9.00pm. This is facilitated by Stephanie O Hanlon. Phone 086-3059415 for details. Details of all events from Dolores at 0429371901.
Earl to present shovel to Museum The Earl of Roden, Robert Jocelyn is to present the shovel the turned the first sod on the Great Northern Railway to Louth County Museum on permanent loan. The formal presentation of the spade was planned to take place in the County Museum this Wednesday January 25 at 2.30pm.
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The process of securing some commemorative aspect of the Great Northern Railway began last year when a group of employees who had worked on the railway formed the Dundalk Railway Preservation Society. A plaque was erected and unveiled by the current Earl of Roden Robert Jocelyn. On
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that occasion Mr Jocelyn had remembered that his family had retained the spade that had turned the first sod when works began in 1845 and he agreed to loan the spade on a permanent basis. Robert Jocelyn is expected to present the spade in Louth County Museum on Wednesday January 25.
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Jeszcze o Wielkiej Orkiestrze Światecznej Pomocy. Tym razem o ‘’ wielkim graniu ‘’ w Newry. Organizatorem tego przedsiewziecia był MARCIN CENDROWSKI. To on zmobilizował Polaków w Newry , i nie tylko, do przyłączenia się do tej akcji. Zainicjował zbiórkę pieniędzy do puszek w Polskiej Szkole Uzupełniajacej, w sklepach ‘’ Karolina’’, ‘’The Vilage’’, w salonie kosmetycznym ‘’Euforia’’ i zakładzie fryzjerskim ‘’Barber Pol’’. Przeprowadzono rownież aukcje internetowa. Głównym punktem WOŚP w Newry był koncert muzyczny. Mogliśmy wysłuchać go 13 stycznia 2012 roku w NEWRY ART CENTRE. Wzieli w nim udział muzycy z Newry i Dundalk. Cala imprezę prowadzili MARCIN CENDROWSKI i MARTA SZWENIK. Pierwsza część koncertu wprowadziła nas w refleksyjny nastrój, a to za sprawą BARTOSZA THIEDE i KAMILI GRESZTY. Kolejna wykonawczyni, KATARZYNA CENDROWSKA. ‘’ Dziwny jest ten świat’’ w jej wykonaniu poruszyl wszystkich . Jak wymowne znaczenie tego wieczoru miały słowa ‘’... lecz ludzi dobrej woli jest więcej...’’. Wielką przyjemność sprawił słuchaczom występ sześcioletniej LENY. W dalszej części programu wystąpili : saksofonista PIOTR MULAWSKI i raper TOMASZ KOZŁOWSKI. Chwila przerwy, aby do występu mogli sie przygotować następni wykonawcy. A po antrakcie ‘’ mocne uderzenie’’. Na scenie zaprezentowały sie trzy zespoły z Dundalk : ‘’ THE WINDROSE’’, ‘’ EPISODE 6’’ i ‘’ LAST REVIVAL’’. Było bluesowo, rockowo i gotycko. Publiczność bawiła sie wybornie. Były nawet bisy. Dzięki wykonawcom, którzy zaprezentowali różnorodne gatunki muzyczne, każdy mógł znaleźć coś dla siebie. I w i e l k i f i n a ł. Wszyscy wykonawcy zagrali wspólnie przebój ‘’ Moja i Twoja nadzieja’’. I znów słowa ‘’wyśpiewane’’ z takiej okazji jak WOŚP ‘’ nic naprawdę , nic nie pomoże, jeśli Ty nie pomożesz dziś milości...’’, nabierają realnego kształtu. Do wykonania finałowego utworu włączyla sie publiczność. Owacje na stojąco. Dzięki zaangażowaniu dużej grupy ludzi zorganizowanie WOŚP w Newry zakończyło się wielkim sukcesem. Cała akcja pozwoliła zebrać 1029,26 funtow. Swojej pomocy udzielili wolontariusze i członkowie Simul Polonia z Dundalk. ‘’ Moim zdaniem koncert był pod każdym wzgledem świetny : bardzo dobra organizacja, wspaniali wykonawcy, niezwykla atmosfera i przede wszystkim szlachetny cel. Oby bylo tutaj jak najwiecej polskich wydarzen tego kalibru.’’ skomentowała Ma gda. Tą opinię podzielają wszyscy , którzy znaleźli się 13 stycznia 2012 r. w Newry Art Centre. GRATULACJE !!! Tekst: Ewa Toporek
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Declan O’Rourke to perform in Dundalk Latecomer to Ireland’s singer songwriter scene Declan O’Rourke is billed to play in Dundalk premier live music venue the Spirit Store this March 31. The Dublin man’s latest album Mag Pai Zai was released in April 2011 and remained in the top ten albums for four consecutive weeks. The debut single from the album ‘A Little Something’ climbed to No 2 in the Today FM Top 40 chart and was single of the week on its release. The second single ‘Time Machine’ was also named single of the week on the national radio station. He is fresh from his performance at the BBC Last Night of the Philip McGovern and Janke Kelly of Big Mountain Produc- Proms with the Ulster Orchestra in Castle Park, Bangor. tions with Derek Mooney of Who Knows Ireland Best?
Award for local television company
Dundalk-based television production company, Big Mountain Productions has been nominated for the IFTA’s (Irish Film and Television Awards), to be held in the convention centre Dublin on February 11 for their four-part series ‘The Tenements’, presented by actor Bryan Murray. The series was a massive hit for TV3 when broadcast last August and being nominated is a great honour for the company and the production. “Fingers crossed, we’ll do well on the night but to be nominated by our peers in this hugely competitive awards is great,” MD Philip McGovern. Big Mountain is on a roll at the moment as yet another original format devised and made by the company hit RTE screens on Friday. Presented by Derek Mooney, the new game show Who Knows Ireland Best? will run for six weeks. One thousand Irish inhabitants, of every age, from all corners of the country, were asked 100 probing questions about everything from their manners and morals to their beliefs and behaviours such as: have you ever stolen money out of the Trocaire box; and what percentage of the country knows all the words to the national anthem? Big Mountain is headed up by Jane Kelly and Philip McGovern and has many locally-based staff.
Despite starting later on the scene than most, having spent much time in Australia honing his song writing skills, he has made up for lost time having released three albums since 2004’s debut Since Kyabram. Declan regards the comfortably haunting debut as little more than a collection of songs and an introduction to the different styles he subsequently intended to use. “I was also trying to break the ‘moany’ singer-songwriter myth – I definitely didn’t want to be put into that category” Declan said. He released his second album Big Bad Beautiful World in 2007 with the same label who he has since parted with. He commented “I had a great relationship with
the people who worked with me on the first two records. I’d been reading for years about people having control of their own music, so I felt it was time to start. I’m sure I’ve made the right decision.” As a free man he set about writing Mag Pai Zai and the rest, as they say, is history. His performance is great opportunity to enjoy a night with this talented sing-songwriter who offers an occasionally haunting, frequently up-beat (rarely ‘moany’ but what singer songwriter worth their salt doesn’t moan a little bit?) and lyrically brilliant performance.
Declan O’Rourke
Postal Events to launch in Spirit Store After months of planning and organising ‘Postal Events Ireland’ will finally hold their first ever gig in the Spirit Store tomorrow night, January 26. Postal Events consist of duo Donal McGuinness and Steven Short and their aim is to kickstart Dundalk’s music scene back into action. Tomorrow evening’s inaugural gig was due to feature DkIT Guitar Consort but due to unforeseen circumstances they have had to pull out. However as the old adage goes, the show must go on and Donal and Steven have entrusted local band The Mighty Tempest (formerly the
Fourkicks) to fill the void. The Mighty Tempest will be ably supported by ‘Luka Novic’ a four piece band led by the German born Alex Lukanovic who’s voice has been referred to as both “powerful” and “folkloristic”. She is accompanied by the expressive piano playing of Graham McGrane. They are completed by the rhythm section comprising of Niall Starrs on bass and Phil Hayden on drums. The gig will kick off at 8.30 with tickets costing €10 and €8 for students. There will be a free shot of Greenore whiskey for all in attendance. Donal McGuinness and Steven Short
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Outdoor Art Gallery on Dundalk streets Following their successful launch of the ‘Echoes of Dundalk Photographic Project’, Dundalk Tidy Towns Committee in association with the Louth Arts Office and the Town Council have this week launched another significant project- Outdoor Art Gallery on the streets of Dundalk. The project which was recently given the green light involves the display of an artist’s work on banners attached to poles at the junction of Earl St, Francis Street and Park Street. Willie Duffy, of the Tidy Towns Committee says that the aim of the project is three fold and he hopes it will result in more people visiting the town centre. “This project has a three-fold ambition. Firstly, to provide a venue for artists to display free of charge their works in a high
profile accessible location in the town centre and secondly, to encourage visitors and local people to visit the town centre generating footfall for business and activity around the recently redeveloped Market Square. “Finally, this project will expand on the already developed links between Dundalk Tidy Towns Committee, local schools, colleges and Dundalk Institute Technology through the holding of art competitions with winners having their works displayed on the banners”, he stated. The first artist to have his work displayed is local man Marty Garland who said “I’m delighted and honoured to be involved in this project. The banners are a great innovation from Dundalk Tidy Towns and it gives artists like
myself an excellent opportunity to exhibit their work to a broad range of people, it enhances our local community and it’s an item of interest for visitors to the area”. It is envisaged that Marty’s work will remain on display for a period of three months and discussions have already commenced on the second installation by another local artist. Preference will be given to the display of work by local artists, however, the committee will readily accept work from artists outside of the area. The artist is required to present their work in digital format. The selected images are then printed on a banner, two per banner, these then become the property of Dundalk Tidy Towns Committee for use as required.
Aine Mc Cabe and Cian O Naraigh at the Young Irelands fun night
Sean Laverty and Robbie Farrell at the Young Irelands night
The launch of the Outdoor Art Gallery will be another boost to Dundalk
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Property Partners Laurence Gunne have for sale by private treaty, No. 42 Point Road, Dundalk. A compact residence having the benefit of views over Dundalk Bay and the well known beauty spot the Navy Bank and Clancy Park. The property comprises living room, kitchen, two bedroom and bathroom. For full details and appointment to view contact PJ Roddy 042 9334414 or email pjroddy@propertypartners.ie
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Young Ireland Fun Night Skips
Adrian and Julie O’Donoghue and Diane and Joe Hoey in the Castle Bar
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Niall Fergus and Colin Farrell
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