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Wednesday, 10th April, 2013. Vol. 6, Issue 15 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

By Niamh Kirk

A Louth teenager volunteering in Guyana was arrested and charged with threatening to shoot the country’s president. 17-year-old Cillian Crosson appeared before a magistrate on April 1 when his defence solicitor told the court Cillian was drinking with friends when he joked about shooting and killing Guyana’s President, Donald Ramotar. Two of the Leader’s bodyguards were in the bar, City Boy Club, at the time and the comments were also heard within earshot of a government official on Good Friday. Cillian, who is from Lambtown, Ardee took a gap year after completing his leaving certificate last year in the De La Salle travelled to Guyana in August 2012 to volunteer

Cillian Crosson’s sense of humour was not appreciated

as a teacher before starting college this September. He had been teaching maths and science subjects in the remote village of Shulinab in the Southern savannah of

Guyana. Over the Easter weekend he went with a group of volunteers to celebrations at a Rodeo in the southern town of Lethem. Crosson was arrested and

charged with the misdemeanour offence of using threatening language, which carries a maximum sentence of a fine under €800. He spent See Page 4

Alan aims to be Mr Personality By Paul Byrne ALAN O’Reilly will represent Louth at the eighth annual Mr Personality Festival which is being organised by Kilkenny Macra na Feirme and will take place April 19 and 20 in the Springhill Court Hotel. Alan believes he will make a good representative for Louth because he is funny, up for a laugh, loves the idea of Macra and what it stands for, and would like to promote it. The 22-year-old farmer/ fishmonger from Cooley reveals that his hobbies and interests include big interest in trucks, farming and keeping fit while also enjoying a few drinks and a bit of a dance. “I heard about the competition through the chairman of my local Macra na Feirme See Page 7

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Fyffes continue to support Dundalk Dundalk Football Club has announced that local company, Fyffes, will continue as main sponsor for the 2013 season. Fyffes have been a valued sponsor of the club for many years and Dundalk FC are delighted that they have confirmed their commitment to the Oriel Park club. Dundalk FC Chairman Ciaran Bond spoke of his delight at the continuation of this sponsorship deal with “an internationally-recognised brand and business”. “Fyffes are a local company that have grown to be an internationallyrecognised brand and business”, Bond stated. “We feel that Fyffes’ commitment to this partnership is a strong endorsement of Dundalk FC and the new management structure we have at the club. “We survived a tough year last year but now we have a new manager, a new squad and we are ambitious to develop over the coming seasons.” Ciaran Sweeney, Marketing Executive at Fyffes was also delighted to see the association continue. “Fyffes are delighted to support

Ciaran Sweeney of Fyffes, 2nd from left with Stephen Kenny, Dundalk FC manager and Dundalk FC players, l/r: John Dillon and Tiarnán Mulvenna with Fyffes announced their continuing as main sponsors of Dundalk FC for this season

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Abbie Rose Moley, Erin O’Connor and Lexi Sheelan at the Leprechaun Hunt in Carlingford on Sunday. See pages 8 & 18

Laura Maguire fundraiser A Dundalk carer is trying to raise money over the forthcoming weeks as she tries to raise money for a trip to Tanzania, where she will work and study as part of the Louth charity ‘Development Perspectives’ overseas project. Laura Maguire hopes to travel to Tanzania this year having travelled to Zambia last summer helping out the poorest communities in the poverty stricken African country. Laura who works as a carer for people with disabilities says she has always been interested in volunteering work and decided on helping out abroad after speaking to representatives in the Appletree Foundation. ‘I do quite a bit of voluntary work around Dundalk, and I was interested in doing some volunteering abroad.’ “I got talking to the people in Appletree who put me in touch with ‘Development Perspectives’ here in Dundalk and it started from there really”

explained Laura. “I have to raise money to go on the trip and I’m hoping that people will come out and support me as I organise various fundraisers over the next few weeks” she added. Development perspectives was founded in 2006 and is designed to challenge and involve people from all over Ireland in examining issues related to development whether it’s climate change poverty or any of the other subjects that affect people all over the world. Laura is currently busy organising a table quiz on the 19th of April which will be held in the Punters Bar (formerly Gormleys) on Park St. The quiz will commence at 9pm and will cost €20 for a table of four or €5 a head. Anyone who would like to donate to Laura Maguire’s voluntary work in Tanzania can contact her on 086 0383264.

This partnership directly supports Fyffes aim to promote healthy eating across all age groups. Fyffes were particularly impressed by the resilience displayed by the club and its support-

ers during trying times last year and subsequent revival. We hope that our continued association will enable Stephen Kenny and his team to push on to further success in 2013.”

Planning applications on the rise in Louth The latest edition of the National Housing Construction Index compiled and issued by Dundalk based Link2Plans illustrates a rise in planning applications but a marginal fall in housing construction activity across Louth. The National Housing Construction Index measures every submitted Planning Application and Planning Commencement. The Index gives a direct comparison with the exact same period in 2012.

One positive finding in the research is that the number of planning applications has risen in County Louth by 8% compared to the same period in 2012 with 43 project applications made. This is being viewed as extremely positive news when compared to the previous index. While the last index reported a growing number of planning applications in one county only (Donegal), the latest figures show a marked increase in eleven countries with Roscommon (65%),

Leitrim (67%) and Monaghan (75%) showing the biggest rise. Although the most recent edition of the National Housing Construction Index illustrates the continued decline in housing construction activity across the country, according to Managing Director of Link2Plans, Danny O’Shea, there are significant positive signals from this report. Nationally planning applications are down by 3% and commencement notices have fallen by 14%.

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Grammar school students make Formula 1 finals again

The chequered flag is in sight for the Grammar Schools Team Infinity F1 now they have made it to the final 25 of the latest 2012-13 season of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge. As the only team from County Louth involved in the competition they now go onto represent the County in the National Finals taking place at the end of the month. Over the Easter break , Infinity F1, were busy preparing their National Finals Portfolio and were out seeking sponsorship for their massive project. The team’s very own Ross Brawn, Project Manger Erin

Grammar students getting ready for the final

Maguire, was keeping everyone in check and making sure everyone was ready for the next stage of the competition. She said “It was just like Christmas, no rest, just get the job done and do it right, only this time we are competing for the opportunity of a lifetime to represent Ireland at the 2013 F1 in Schools World Finals.” The team will undoubtedly be hoping to repeat previous success by making it beyond the national finals and onto the world stage and be in with a chance of traveling to Austin Texas, where the finals will be held in November. To win the Bernie Eccle-

stone F1 in schools trophy the team must design a scaleddown Formula One model racing car for the future, on 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software called SolidWorks. The Technology Challenge encourages the students to learn about all the components that make up a successful Formula One team, everything from engineering, physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacture to the branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, and media skills must be covered. Infinity F1 are currently budgeting for the finals and

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the offence. Solicitor Conor MacGuill stated that his client – who had 24 previous convictions – would like to be considered for Community Service once again. He had paid €200 compensation and thought that would be the end of the matter. Judge William Hamill stated that as Community Service doesn’t seem to deter him, he would impose a two-month sentence which was suspended for nine months.

raising sponsorship to fund research, purchase materials, uniforms, travel and accommodation. The estimated cost to compete at the National Finals level is €3,000. With less than three weeks to go to the National Finals, these four sixteen year old transition year students are currently seeking sponsorship from any local businesses to help them achieve their dream. To contact the team you can email f1@dgs.ie, visit their Regional Finals award winning website @ www.infinityf1.com or call the school and speak.

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LAST week Gardai discovered weapons, explosives and heroin after searching a rundown property in the Castlebellingham area. As part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity, Garda

from Co Louth carried out a search operation in the Castlebellingham area on April 4, 2013. During a search at a derelict building a sawn-off shotgun along with a number of cartridges, four viable

improvised explosive devices and other material used in the manufacture of explosives was uncovered. Heroin with an estimated street value of €45,000 (pending analysis) was also seized. The scene was attended and

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and the property was recovered on February 17 this year. The court was told that the 28-year-old married man is expecting his first child in the coming months and although he had served time in prison for more serious offences, there had been no Community Service Orders against him. Barrister, Irene Sands, stated that since completing a sentence 18 months ago, this was the

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American football touches down The American football craze is coming to Dundalk

By Niamh Kirk

The newest team to join the ranks in Dundalk sporting circles, American Football team the Dundalk Mavericks are now recruiting players. The team was recently inducted into Irish American Football League, with a one year grace period. During this time the team must recruit and prepare for the end of season tournament that will decide whether they are ready to enter the competitive league. It all came about because of the head coach, Sarah Matthews, competitive streak. After playing American football with a friend on a computer game, and losing, her interested was spiked. “I went and learned about the game, the rules, the history and strategies, I realised that I love this game” she said. Sarah has been a keen sportsperson her whole life and the move from screen to

pitch was a natural progression. It was not long before she noticed she already had many of the skills needed for the game. She also knew that Dundalk was a town steeped in sport and that there was great potential for the game to take hold here. “A lot of the game is catching and there is a lot of accuracy needed with how you move on the pitch. The skills in Irish sports are very transferable to American Football. Some European players who started in other disciplines are in the American league,” she said. The team play by American college football rules, which are very similar to that of the National Football League (NFL) in the US. The kit is the same, but Sarah assures that getting used to it does not take that long. “Some of the team had tried other sports and were looking for something different. We have about 20 or more at the training

sessions but we ideally need about 40 to 45 people. You really need a minimum of 33 for a game,” she said. For now you must be over 18 to join but it is hoped that once the senior team sees success, a junior team will follow. The ambition for this year however, is to get the Dundalk Mavericks playing competitively. They have been entered into the league for a grace period and will compete in a tournament at the end of the year to show their potential to be granted full status and start playing against some longer established teams. It does not matter if you know much about the sport as the team are training and teaching the game at the moment. “All you need is a pair of boots and a water bottle and we’ll teach you the rest,” she said. Anyone interested in getting involved should get in touch at dundalkmavericks@gmail. com.

the weekend in custody and pleaded not guilty to the offence and was released on bail of about €240 after appealing to return to help students with upcoming exams. He is required to report to Lethem Police Station every Monday until returning to the court at the end of the month. The prosecution lawyer objected to Cillian’s bail, claiming that as he is a foreign national he may flee the jurisdiction. Project Trust, the charity who Cillian travelled with, said that it is working closely with Cillian and his family and “is in constant contact with the Irish Consul and the British High Commission.” Cillian travelled to the South American state with Project Trust to teach some of the most underprivileged rural areas. Before travelling, he told the Dundalk Leader that it was the remoteness

Cillian Crosson

of the country that appealed to him. “The remoteness, with no phone, no internet would be a better experience for me. I think I’ll get more out of experiencing that than if I went somewhere more similar to what I’m used to,” he said. The incident made headlines around the world but was barely reported in the country’s national daily newspaper, the Guyana National Chronical.

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Irish Dancers impress at World Championships

Eoghan Murphy who came third

By Paul Byrne

Irish dancing school ‘Scoil Rince Móna Ní Rodaigh’ put Dundalk on the map once more with exceptional results at the 2013 World Championships in Boston, USA last week. The task of bringing almost 50 dancers to the USA was a momentous one but to come home with three globes, a cup and 48 medals exceeded the hopes and dreams of all involved. “We worked so hard in the months running up to the championships” said Mona, principal of the school. “The dancers, their parents and the school’s teachers gave it their all in preparation for what we knew would be a mammoth challenge- initially in raising the necessary funds and then in competing at the highest possible level. I really am so proud of the school” Success came early with the youngest team – u11 girls coming in second place and bringing their first globe back to Dundalk. The girls are the current Ulster and Irish National champions but to come second in the World

The U-11 team that came second in the World Championships

championships was the icing on the cake for this young team. From Lennonstown to Cooley, the girls attend class in St Nicholas’ hall every weekend and have shown incredible commitment in recent months. Lots of medals followed with Shauna Murray (Ravensdale) bringing home a recall medal U11 (20th place) Lauren Murray (Armagh Rd) bringing home a world medal (20th) in the U13 age-group. Roisin McManus (Dromiskin) also

took a recall medal u15. The U 13 girls team placed an impressive 8th out of 90 teams and the u16 girls team were thrilled to place 6th out of 106 teams. “The American teams really brought their ‘A-Game’” said Mona. “We don’t often get to compete against the best US teams as they don’t really travel this side of the pond- we were astonished at the calibre of their Ceili dancing and thrilled to be up there with the best of them.” Great excitement came in

the middle of the week when Olivia Murray (Armagh Rd) placed fifth out of almost 200 girls. Alannah Murray also brought home a recall medal and both girls were part of the u16 mixed Ceili who brought home the school’s second globe of the week with a second place finish. More success followed towards the end of the week with Shauna Hodson and Sinead Nolan bringing home recall medals and on Saturday – another highlight of the week when Farndreg native Eoghan Murphy brought home yet another globe with his third place finish in the Lauren Murphy with her medal u18 men’s championship. Eoghan is sitting his Leaving Cert this year so to place so highly is a credit to him and his dedication. “We really are so proud of all of our dancers- both with how they danced and how their sportsmanship was displayed. Each and every one of them proved to be excellent ambassadors, not only for our school but for the town of Dundalk and for our country”, added Mona who thanked all involved in making the event a success. Olivia Murray on the podium

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Adams criticises HSE cuts Louth TD Gerry Adams has hit out at Health Minister James Reilly and the HSE saying that they are putting lives at risk in Co Louth by cutting ambulance cover. Under new proposals from the HSE, Dundalk will be down to having only one ambulance during the day when previously there had been three. Drogheda will have only one ambulance for night cover but will have a response car in its place, but this will not be ready until May. This ambulance will cover all of Drogheda,

ry reply from James Reilly to the Louth TD last week. “It would appear that the savings will be found in petrol or diesel costs but this decision will mean that people in urgent need of expert care or those who need to be taken to hospital immediately, may have to wait significantly longer for assistance,” he said. The TYD expressed concerns that the plans to replace the ambulance Deputy Gerry Adams. service with a car which as well as the hinterland will be manned by one area as far as Dundalk. paramedic do not comThe move was re- pensate for the removal vealed in a Parliamenta- of fully trained para-

medic teams. In doing this the HSE and Minister are putting the safety of patients at risk he said. “I believe that the best care is provided by experienced and trained paramedics in a fullequipped ambulance, and that is the preferred resource to respond to emergencies,” he added. The TD said he is waiting for the Minister to specify what risk assessments have been carried out on this proposal and also if he engaged in any consultation with the relevant

stakeholders including the unions and local representatives. “The decision to remove an Ambulance from service in the North East area is a huge mistake,” he finished. The HSE responded saying that discussion are still ongoing in relation to the level of resources in Louth and various deployment models along with the appropriate skill mix are currently being examined. There is no change in the level of cover at present and discussions are ongoing.

A man, with a colourful past, who forgot he had tried on a hat in a local shop and left without paying for it escaped a conviction at Dundalk District Court. Yuri Solod with an address at Commons Road, Dromiskin, pleaded guilty to the offence at Woodies DIT on March 18 this year.

Solicitor, Sean T O’Reilly, revealed that the Ukranian national, who has residencey in Ireland, had served with the Soviet Specialist Forces in Afghanistan before coming to Ireland where he worked for a number of years. He had returned home to set up a business but worked sea-

sonally in Ireland for a number of years. He had also completed degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Economics. Mr O’Reilly added that an injury in Afghanistan had left him unable to see properly for three months. He stated that on the day in question his cli-

ent had entered the store and tried on the hat. He continued to walk around and ended up buying a lunch box but walked out still wearing the hat. He had been sitting in his car when the security man approached him. Mr O Reilly stated that he advised his cli-

ent, who has no previous convictions, not to plead guilty to the offence as he simply forgot about the hat, but he had been anxious to deal with the matter. Judge William Hamill accepted a contribution of €200 to the Court Poor Box and dismissed the case under the Probation Act.

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A mother of five who had previously admitted lying to court was told by Judge William Hamill that she had achieved what she had been attempting to avoid as he disqualified her from driving for two years on a no insurance charge. Talanikawo Akande, 96 Woodlands, Dunleer, was told that she could not be dealt with in the same was as somebody who hadn’t lied and also had her ability to run a car on a very low income questioned by the judge. “I can’t treat her the same way as I would someone who told the truth as that would send out the wrong message”, stated the judge who heard that the defendant was a student who had to support her children

on €345 per week. “She told her solicitor that she was taking two sick children to hospital and then it was established that she was going in the wrong direction and that the hospital didn’t treat children. “I could have dealt with this under contempt of court but I didn’t”, he added. Judge Hamill stated that in the event of an appeal he wanted it brought to the court’s attention the circumstances of the case. “It is estimated that it costs €4,500 to run a car per year and I wonder how she can do so on that income as well as feed five children”, added the judge. A previous court sitting had heard the facts of the case where the defendant was stopped

by Gardai on July 1, 2012, and pleaded guilty to a number of charges including having no insurance, no tax and no NCT. She stated that she had only been driving because she was taking two children to the Louth County Hospital but later admitted that she had not been at the hospital. After a brief adjournment, the defendant’s solicitor revealed that her client had been leaving a friend to the bus station in Dundalk on the day in question. She had lied because she was afraid that she would lose her licence as it was vital for the single mother who needed a car to complete a placement with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in Dublin.

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Credit Union Draw Mary Carroll and Gerry Keegan winners of €2,500 each in the Dundalk Credit Union Cash draw receiving their cheques from Martin Hegarty and Marie McCartney of Dundalk Credit Union.

Diverse Leaders’ Project makes funding awards Co Louth VEC has announced that five local projects have been awarded funding allocations totalling up to €40,000.00 under its PEACE III funded ‘Diverse Leaders’ Project’ 2013. Minority faith groups, a Civic Trust, a Polish Group and Muirhevnamor Community Council are just some of the groups that will be directly involved in the projects. The Diverse Leaders’ Project’s vision is to negate any culture of

racism and sectarianism in Co. Louth, to build the capacity of minority groups to engage more fully in local society and to enable the emergence of peace building leaders within local minority groups in the county. The five lucky recipients include Dundalk Muslim Community, Muirhevnamor Community Council and Simul Polonia, along with Drogheda based Islamic Foundation, Drogheda Civic Trust. The awarded

projects will help develop the capacity of the membership of each group to address issues such as isolation and identity, while strengthening local intercultural initiatives. Over the coming weeks, each of the projects will engage in a training programme in peace building and leadership skills. In this manner, the Diverse Leaders’ Project is helping to build relations at a local level.

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A I Grow Your g D Own A new “Grow Your Own” t Course will take place in the e County Museum, Dundalk, E

from Saturday April 20. The course is aimed at anyone t who is interested in growing c their own food but doesn’t t know where to start. The six week course which will run c from 11am to 1pm each L Saturday and all materials W will be supplied. For more N information, please contact Roisin Cotter on 087 136 e 3224 or email rcotterdlk@ t gmail.com.

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An Afghan National who is r seeking asylum in Ireland m was fined €75 after entering i the state without proper i documentation. Shakoor d Jaan, with an address c at Apartment 1, Church Road, Freshford, Kilkenny, was stopped by Gardai t at Dromad on October 8, 2012, but had no passport for travel visa. The court was told the 24-year-old had come to Ireland in A 2009 and was refused t asylum. That decision was t now being appealed and it j was pointed out that he has no means and is surviving o thanks to the generosity of t a friend.

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Roller hockey hits town A new Dundalk Junior Inline/Roller Hockey group has started in Dundalk on Saturday afternoons in the Redeemer Resource Centre, Ard Easmuinn. They train from 2.15 to 3.30pm and the group consists of kids under the age of 18 and are coached by Vytautas Lukosevicius, the Irish Women’s Ice Hockey National Team coach. Anyone with experience of inline can come to the older group from 1pm to2.15pm The group is currently looking for new members and everyone is welcome. For more information email dundalkjrinline@gmail. com. So anyone who wants to learn Inline hockey

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Patsy Kelly remembered with 5k run The success of last year’s inaugural Clan na Gael Patsy Kelly 5K run was a fitting tribute to the man who served both the Clans and the local running community with such distinction. Patsy from Legion Avenue, just a stone’s throw away from the Clans pitch, had a very successful career with his local team winning a Cardinal O’Donnell Cup and the ACC title before joining Mountpleasant Athletics Club where he competed both at individual and team levels winning numerous titles at both disciplines. When Mountpleasant was

no longer able to field teams in races, Patsy joined the North East runners running with them for the last ten years of his life. Patsy could be seen training most days up at the Furry Glen at the back of Oriel Park where he met up with his many running friends. According to North East running legend Jim Gonnelly, Patsy is greatly missed by the running community around the town. “They say that only your family truly remembers when you are gone and it is true that Patsy’s family

miss him greatly, however they need to know that the running family miss him also.” said Jim “We miss him on a cold frosty morning in the Furry Glen or on a summer’s morning going around Faughart where he would be able to tell you the history of the area. “The time flew by when running with Patsy. You could be running for an hour and it felt like you were only out for 20 minutes. It was a privilege to know Patsy and we are very grateful for the memories he has left us.” he added.

Patsy is also fondly remembered in the Clans clubrooms where he was a player, supporter and groundsman before his untimely death back in 2010 when he died whilst out running with friends near the Ballymac roundabout. Clans chairman Aidan Kirk echoed Jim’s words saying that Patsy was deeply missed by all involved with the club. “Patsy loved the club and when he became groundsman here the pitch was very precious to him. He always had it in immaculate condition. We got a lot of

high profile games here because how well he kept the pitch and when the County Final was played here between Pats and Cooley the surface was like a carpet” explained Aidan. “He was also an exemplary human being and if you had a problem around the house Patsy would immediately volunteer to fix it or he knew somebody who could help you out. He is sorely missed. “When he passed we immediately set about thinking of ways to remember him and we eventually decided that the

5K race would serve as a fitting tribute to the man. We were delighted with the response last year and we are confident this year will be just as good” added Aidan. Anybody interested in taking part in this year’s Patsy Kelly 5K run should download an application form from http://www. clannagaeldundalk.com/ patsy_kelly_5k.html and return it to Adrian in the bar. There are also entry forms for the PK5K in Felda. Just give them back to Paul Gray or Jim Gonnelly from the North East Runners.

Weston turns in another impressive display Another week and another win for Cuchulainn and Sé Weston in the IVCA race in Batterstown, Co. Meath. The race was a handicapped affair, held over 80km and Cuchulainn had Martin Gray, Jimmy Flynn and Ray Fedigan all race alongside Sé Weston. The groups came together after 30km and the riders started to attack on mass to try and get away. Sé managed to find himself in a group of 10 Sé Weston

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riders that worked well together to establish a gap on the main bunch. Their cause was helped by a crash in the main bunch that brought down all the Dundalk men, luckily none of whom were hurt. As the lead group approached the line Sé knew that he would not be the strongest sprinter so he attacked with 1km to go and in a gutsy display held over his fellow breakaway riders to take an impressive win. Also in action on Sunday were a number of club riders in Balbriggan for the Ben McKenna Memorial race, held in memory of Ben McKenna, a winner of the Rás in 1957. In the A4 race Dermot Keelan had a superb ride to take thirdrd in the race, with team mate Paul Creighton also in the top 10. In the main race Colm Quinn was part of the winning break and continues to build ahead of the Rás

in may, but didn’t make it into the top 5 in the end. On Saturday Bryan McCrystal in the Tour of Ards Classic, which was a 100km loop around the Ards penisula, came home in 4th position as part of the winning break. The club’s leisure cyclists were also out over the weekend with almost 50 club riders completing the Tour of Carlingford. The scenic but challenging saw the riders tackle 80km of rolling countryside setting off from Silverbridge in Armagh. A Afterwards tea and coffee along with a great spread of food was well enjoyed in the SIlverbridge clubhouse. Some of the club’s riders used the tour as training for longer events such as the Wicklow 200 and rode from Dundalk out to Silverbridge and home again, adding another 30km to the route.

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in Brief Louth Beekeepers meeting

The next meeting of the Louth Beekeepers will take place on Thursday April 18 from 8pm to 10pm at the Teagasc Centre Dublin Road, Dundalk. A lecture and discussion, entitled, “My Beekeeping Year” T will be given by Keith Pierce. This talk will be full of practical information on beekeeping and everyone is encouraged to ask questions during the lecture rather than wait until it is over. All D are welcome and bring a t friend. Free admission.

w t T t A free drama workshop D will be held on Saturday a April 13 in The Barbican, t Drogheda, from 10am to i 5pm. A drama facilitator will use theatre games and a exercises to encourage r

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participants to tell their own stories of living in the n North and the Southern c Border Counties and M how they may have been B affected by the conflict. b Even though the workshop will be looking at stories and memories around the theme of the conflict, it will also appeal to people with an interest in drama, as participants will learn how the techniques of drama can be applied to telling a story on any theme, which they might then find useful in their own lives and work. The workshop is completely free of charge and to book a place, people should email info@ smashingtimes.ie or phone 353 (01) 8656613 and ask for Freda Manweiler.

Geraldines Road Race The Geraldines GFC / MACE 4 Mile Road Race / Fun Run, which was cancelled last month due to poor weather conditions has now been rescheduled for Sunday April 28 at 2pm. The race will take place on a road course from the Geraldines grounds in Haggardstown to Blackrock and back. This event is open to everyone and is a timed & chipped event, with an AAI permit granted. This event is also open to joggers and walkers and promises to have something for everyone, from elite runners to casual walkers. The cost is €10 payable on the day and includes refreshments. Registration is available on the day. More details on www.Facebook.com/ OperationGersformation, gersformation@gmail.com or 086 3224508.

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The Gathering tournament proved to be a great success

Dundalk under-13 Gathering

a great success with Brighton eventually winning out beating Dundalk FC took part in Hibs 3-2 in a thrilling final havthis year’s “Gathering” last ing been 2-0 down at half time. At the presentation awards week as they held a soccer tournament held in Oriel Park. on Friday Dundalk FC’s genThe joint initiative between eral manager Paul Johnston the FAI, Dundalk FC and The praised all the teams for the Dundalk Schoolboys League high standards displayed by all aimed to create a great soccer the teams as well as the respect tournament and social gather- shown by everybody involved. Winning Brighton coach ing for Irish people home and abroad to enjoy, have fun and Michael Bridges praised Dundalk FC for putting on such reconnect with friends. The under 12 Soccer Tour- a great tournament saying it nament took place with lo- compared favourably to undercal teams from Dundalk and age competitions his side had Meath as well as English club taken part in abroad in places Brighton and Scottish club Hi- such as Holland and Italy. In addition to the teams and bernians taking part. Bohills 15.5cmx8 22/03/2013 6:34 pm Page 1 The tournament proved to be family’s from overseas who By Paul Byrne

pieces I intend to use to impress the judges but I’m keeping them under my hat for the moment” he laughed. The weekend itinerary will see contestants arrive at the Springhill Court Hotel at 7pm with the on-stage Interviews starting at 9pm. Former Macra President Matt O’Keeffe will be conducting the interviews. This will be followed by music from Adams Locker and D.J. til late. Alan will have an early start on Saturday morning as contestant challenges take place in the hotel ballroom starting at 9am. After lunch each contestant will be interviewed by the judges and then on Saturday evening after photocall with the sponsors, the Informal Banquet will take place starting at 8pm. The Mr. Personality 2013 will be announced at about Midnight.

spent a few days in Dundalk it was a wonderful opportunity Alan O’Reilly for friends and family of all the the County Louth section of the teams involved to visit Oriel competition back in January and Park, one of Ireland’s Premium its all systems go for Kilkenny at League Soccer Stadiums. this stage.” explained Alan. Michael McCabe from There will be about 25 or 26 Louth County Council spoke of us going down to Kilkenny also thanked Paul Johnston for the finals so if nothing else and Dundalk FC for organising we’ll have a great laugh down the tournament whilst praising there. I’m not sure exactly what the Gathering events in Louth to expect but I’m thinking it will for encouraging the diaspora to be a similar set up to the Rose come for a holiday in 2013. of Tralee. I’ve a couple of party “We have over 90 gathering events in Louth this year and Louth County Council are delighted to be associated with this event and we are delighted Car Boot Sale for the Lordship, Co Louth on Refreshments available 0876479715. to see so many young people in- Irish Heart Foundation Sunday April 14 from at the Car Boot Cafe. All are welcome to in St Pat’s GFC Hall, 10.30 to 3pm. volved” added Mr McCabe. Call 0872559405 or attend this event.

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Alan O’Reilly will represent Louth at the eighth annual Mr Personality Festival which is being organised by Kilkenny Macra na Feirme and will take place April 19 and 20 in the Springhill Court Hotel. Alan believes he will make a good representative for Louth because he is funny, up for a laugh, loves the idea of Macra and what it stands for, and would like to promote it. The 22-year-old farmer/ fishmonger from Cooley reveals that his hobbies and interests include big interest in trucks, farming and keeping fit, while he also enjoys a few drinks and a bit of a dance. “I heard about the competition through the chairman of my local Macra na Feirme and I thought that it would be a bit of craic to enter it. “Somehow I managed to win

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1 Pot Luck What is the name of the biggest dog show in Britain and Ireland? 2 History George Washington was the first president of America, who was the second? 3 Books In the Roal Dahl story, what do the letter BFG stand for? 4 Local What name is given to the mountain overlooking Dundalk, on which the RTE transmitter is stationed? 5 Nature What term is given to a young whale 6 Song and Dance Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley is a native of which US city? 7 Food and drink How many pieces of bread are used to make a club sandwich? 8 Movies

Of what type of creature is Indiana Jones terrified? 9 Geography The Cape of Good Hope is at the southern tip of which country? 10 Television The Sky TV sitcom Mooneboy is set in what Irish county? This weeks stinker: In the Elizabeth Taylor movie National Velvet what is the name of the horse which Velvet rides to be the first pas the post in the Grand National?

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Old Dundalk Society

A lecture on the Burning of the Big houses in Ireland during the War of Independence and Civil war 1919 -1923 is to take place in the County Museum on April 17 at 8pm. The talk will be delivered by Dr Ciaran Reilly, NUI Maynooth, whose father is a native of Ardee. During this period many of Ireland’s stately houses were burned or destroyed. Refreshments served after lecture. Voluntary contribution at the door. This should be of interest to people in the local area as many of the ‘big houses’ which were destroyed were in North Leinster.

Dundalk Healthcare company Servisorce was awarded Irish Homecare Agency of the Year award 2013. The

company employs more than 50 people in the area. The award was accepted on behalf of Myhomecare.ie by General

Manager Majella Savage who was accompanied on the night by her husband Declan Savage.

Fined for having no insurance A man who told Dundalk District Court that he needed his licence in order to bring his 10-year-old sister to school, take his pregnant wife to medical appointments and his mother to vis-

it his father in jail, escaped a driving ban after admitting a no insurance charge. James McDonagh of 119 Glenwood, Dundalk, was stopped by Gardai at Anne St on September 7, 2012.

The 22-year-old father of one, whose wife is expecting their second child, was described as the only one in the family who could drive. Judge William Hamill, who said he wondered how

someone on Social Welfare could afford to do all this driving, stated that in light of the guilty plea he would not disqualify on this occasion. He imposed a €400 fine.

Volunteers Week

National Volunteering Week takes place May 13 -19 And the Louth Volunteer Centre want organisations to get involved in this week long celebration event. It is an opportunity to recognise the work of your volunteers make to your organisation and be part of this nationwide event on volunteering. To register a project contact Barbara or Kayleigh 042 939 2934 | 087 607 1127 (mon / thurs) before May 3.

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Prima aprilis, dzień żartów – obyczaj związany z pierwszym dniem kwietnia, obchodzony w wielu krajach świata. Polega on na robieniu żartów, celowym wprowadzaniu w błąd, kłamaniu, konkurowaniu w próbach sprawienia, by inni uwierzyli w coś nieprawdziwego. Tego dnia w wielu mediach pojawiają się różne żartobliwe informacje. Prima Aprilis zaczął być popularny w późnym średniowieczu. Prawdopodobnie nawiązuje on do dawnych starorzymskich praktyk. Niektórzy uważają, że geneza zwyczaju ma związek z rzymskim zwyczajem Cerialii, obchodzonym na początku kwietnia na cześć bogini Ceres. Według jednej z legend, kiedy poszukiwała ona swojej porwanej córki została wyprowadzona w pole. Grecy wiążą historię tego dnia z mitem o Demeter i Persefonie. Persefona miała zostać porwana do Hadesu na początku kwietnia. Matka Demeter, szukając jej, kierowała się echem głosu córki, ale echo ją zwiodło. Prawdopodobna wydaje się również wersja, że obyczaj ten wywodzi się z rzymskiego święta Veneralia, połączonego często ze świętem Fortuny Virilis i Cerialiami, obchodzonego 1 kwietnia. W tym dniu dozwolone były żarty, wygłupy i kawały.Kwiryci odstawiali komiczne występy, mężczyźni przebierali się w damskie okrycia, zakładali peruki, tańczyli na ulicach. W Reims, Normandii, Poitou, części środkowej i wschodniej Francji Nowy Rok świętowano 25 marca, a w Paryżu w Niedzielę Wielkanocną. W późniejszych wiekach 1go kwietnia, co zależało od ruchomej daty Wielkanocy. 25 marca witano nowy rok również w Anglii (w latach 1155-1752). Kiedy w 1582 roku, Grzegorz XIII wprowadził nowy kalendarz dla świata chrześcijańskiego, a Nowy Rok zaczął obowiązywać w dniu 1go stycznia, nadal prezenty noworoczne otrzymywano 1go kwietnia. Jednakże byli ludzie, którzy nie słyszeli lub nie wierzyli w zmianę daty i nadal obchodzili Nowy Rok 1 kwietnia. Inni w tym dniu robili im kawały nazywająć ich „kwietniowymi głupcami”. Dzisiaj nazwa Prima Aprilisa we Francji nawiązuje do przypinania do pleców kartki z rybą, wtedy kiedy się kogoś nabierze (zwyczaj znany również we Włoszech – Pesce d’aprile). Pierwotnie w zwyczaju tym osobom nieświadomym kazano iść po świeżą rybę w czasie, w którym połowy były zakazane ze względu na okres tarła. I choć w tym roku Prima aprilis wypadł w Lany poniedziałek mam nadzieję, że żarty Wam się udały. Pozdrawiam – Agnieszka Boniewicz

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New micro-chip technology will help identify missing pets By Niamh Kirk

Animal welfare officer Fiona Squibb has welcomed a new micro-chip initiative that will help identify pets. Fiona has been dealing with the lost and abandoned animals in County Louth for more than ten years. During that time she has seen many initiatives and technologies that promised to stop the daily flow of dogs and cats going into the pound she runs. Microchips that would help identify a dog’s owner were welcomed as the best

possible answer, they are advertised by the companies who make them and animal welfare groups as ‘the most effective and secure way of permanently identifying a pet.’ With the help of microchips Fiona and the other volunteers in the kennels at Louth SPCA have reunited pets with grateful owners. But not all, and some ‘chipped’ dogs have been lost to their owners forever. Last week the members of LSPCA welcomed the announcement that legislation

requiring all dogs to be micro chipped but also have their details stored on a central database was coming in. The move is a big step, as there are a plethora of databases storing animal and owners information. The situation is “not ideal” says local Veterinary nurse Tara McGuinness who helps the LSPCA. “When we get the dog in and find it’s chipped ,we’re delighted,” she said. The chip is scanned for the ID number. With this they search through a number of online databases. When no

corresponding owner information can be found, they then take it to the Europewide search engines that trawl through more databases. However not all databases are online as some are by phone call only. The situation led to some dogs never being reunited with owners. If the registered details on an animals chip cannot be found, (frequently this is because the owner has not registered or updated the information) the dog is rehomed, and the new owners’ details are registered instead.

The situation also means there is no alert system for stolen animals. Damien and Siobhan Walsh have recently lost their beloved Springer Spaniels, Daisy and Duke. Ms Squibb who has been helping with the effort to find the pets says a central database would be an ideal alert system for stolen dogs like Daisy and Duke – when a vet or welfare officer comes across a stolen animal, the dog could be detained until the issue is cleared up. The new legislation will come into effect in 2016.

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Music fans are in for a real treat this month when legendary bands, The Animals and The Troggs, take to the stage for a special show in the TLT, Drogheda. The Troggs have always been remembered for this 60s anthem ‘Wild Thing’, but it is just one of their many UK hits. ‘With A Girl Like You’, ‘I Can’t Control Myself’, ‘Anyway That You Want Me’, ‘Give It To Me’ and ‘Love Is All Around’. The latter covered to huge worldwide success by Wet, Wet, Wet. Still featuring founder member and guitarist Chris Britton and bassist Peter Lucas (who first joined the band in 1974) and drummer Dave Maggs, who has been with the band over 25 years. Singer Reg Presley had already been retired over a year following the news of his illness and sadly, recently passed. The band have featured Guest vocalist Chris Allen, formerly of the Denny Laine band and The Animals since Reg’s retirement. When originally released, all these further hits followed in rapid succession to give The Troggs world-wide acclaim. Dubbed by many as the “first British punk band” they have continued playing in their own uncompromising style of good basic rock music, continuing to gather new fans to this day, numbering REM amongst them. Meanwhile, The Animals achieved legendary status for a series of hits including, ‘House of The Rising Sun’, ‘We Gotta Get Out Of This Place’, ’Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood’ and ‘Boom Boom’ (as featured in the James Bond movie, ‘Skyfall’). The show will feature original members, John Steel and Mick Gallagher. In 1964 a wave of new energetic rock

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and roll swept over the youth of the world. On the crest of this wave was The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and of course The Animals. From the banks of the River Tyne came the North East’s offering; a brand of rhythm n blues that the whole

world seemed to grasp greedily. Bruce Springsteen recently revealed on stage in the USA that it was The Animals, not The Beatles or the Stones who were his favourite British Invasion band.” Their singles were the first

full-blown class-consciousness I’d ever heard”. After playing a short burst of ‘We Gotta Get Out Of This Place’, Springsteen then confessed: “That’s every song I’ve ever written.’Born To Run’, ‘Born In The USA’, all of them”.

The Animals were the second British band to top the American charts after The Beatles with the now multi-million selling and legendary anthem, ‘House of the Rising Sun’. The band subsequently achieved over

twenty global Top Ten hit records, many of which gained the Number One slot in various parts of the world. In Britain alone, the band had no less than twelve chart entries. The Animals were the first British band to tour Poland and Japan.

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Ardee Concert Band Beat all

Saturday April 6, proved to be a momentous day for both Ardee Concert Senior and Intermediate Bands when they both took part in the Irish Association of Brass and Concert Band National Competitions in Limerick. A total of 100 members and supporters travelled the long journey to wish the bands the very best of luck.

Up first was the 35 strong Intermediate Band who took second place out of five in Section 4 Concert under the baton of John Gaynor, their conductor. For their piece of own choice the Youth Band performed John Williams Trilogy by John Williams. Their test piece was Juan for the Road Composed by the days Adjudicator, Philip Sparke.

Ardee Concert Youth Band received 126 marks out of a possible 150 for their performances. The 45 member senior band were entered in the Section 2 Concert under the Baton of Brendan Breslin. The programme began with the Band playing their own choice piece first entitled, ‘El Camino Real’ - “A Latin Fantasy” by Alfred Reed, based upon the style of Spanish Flamenco music with its fiery and

brilliant Tempo’s, they received 47 marks out of 50 for this piece. For their test piece, ‘The Four Noble Truths’ by Philip Sparke, A piece that reflects the stresses of life through music, they got 91 marks out of 100 so they received a total mark of 138 out of a possible 150. St. James Brass and Reed band fell by one point behind Ardee with 137 points out of 150. Boherboy Brass and Reed Band from Limerick got

a total of 130. Ardee also took prizes for the Test Piece trophy and overall first prize in the section 2 and 3. It was a long but very rewarding day for all, young and old.A day that will be remembered for years to come. For anyone attending this event it was a wonderful day’s music. Banding is very much alive and well in the hands of Ireland’s next generation.

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Successful darts year comes to an end After the success of the Divisional Singles in Dundalk Darts, the Open Shield was the final team competition to be contested for the year. After some exciting darts, it was Commerical Club A who came through to meet Stags in the final. The match saw the Commercial take a 2-0 lead with the first game of Alan McMahon fighting back to beat Tommy Haughey and John O’Brien getting the better of Ollie Thompson and the Commercial men started believing it could be their night. But alas the experience came through on the night and lady luck shone on the Stags as doubles where missed and bounce outs tormented the remaining players from the club. Ray Campbell was at his best taking out 160 checkout to dispatch Brian Fitzpatrick who had been throwing well throughout the game. The Stags took the trophy but the Commercial men had the experience of the final under thei belt to build upon for next year.

With all the team competitions completed the Dundalk and District league doubles was the remaining title up for grabs. The Premier Division was full of familiar faces in the local darts world at club and county level while the first and Second Division combined to make a very competitive event which had a number of new faces and a few past masters who wanted the pairs title. In the Premier Division pairs Gerry Rice and Alan Rogan played Ray Campbell and Paddy Kearney for the pairs title in an all-Stags Head final. In the end it was the Rogan with Rice that was on the Premier Division menu on the night and the two men from the Stags were only adding runners up prizes to their trophy haul for the year. The combined First and Second Division saw players from both leagues show that the standard is improving throughout the league as a whole. Liam Byrne and Stephen McQuillan

played Bob Morgan and Barry Dillion in the final and the second division pairing held there nerves to take the title back to the Castle Bar. Dundalk and District League Roll of Honour 2013: Premier League Champions - MacNamees Warriors, Runners Up - The Stags; Premier Singles Winner -John Donnelly, Runner Up - Daniel Dunn; Divisional Cup Winners The Stags, Runners UpMacNamees. First Division League Winners- O’Connells, The Stags winners of the Open Shield Runners Up - Stags Green; First Division Singles- Stephen Bailey, Runner Up - Tony Fenton; Divisional Cup Winners - Avenue Inn, Runners Up - O’Connells. Second Division Winners- Courtneys, Runners Up – Castle Bar Knights; Second Division Singles - Ciaran Dunne, Runner Up- Barry Dillion; Divisional Cup WinnersCourtneys, Runners UpCastle Bar Knights. Open Shield Winners - The Stags, Runners Up - Commercial Club A.

Commerical Club runners up in the Open Shield

News

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Man took cannabis while at a low ebb

A Dundalk man who was driving after taking cannabis was banned from driving for four years at Dundalk District Court. Alex Maguire of 8 De La Salle Tce, was stopped by Gardai at Carrick Road, Dundalk, on June 13 last year. A blood sample was taken which returned a reading of zero for alcohol but indicated the presence of a cannabinoid in his system. Solicitor, Conor MacGuill, stated that his client was at a low ebb in his life at the time as he had been working in a supermarket until its closure. He took a chance he shouldn’t have. Judge William Hamill imposed a fine of €300 along with a four-year disqualification.

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Carlingford Leprechaun Hunt

Lawrence, Annie and Conor McVeigh

Jamie, Chris and Scott Carthy hang out with some Leprechauns in Carlingford

Matthew Clark has a dance with a leprechaun on Sunday

Amy, Ellen and Molly McGuire show off the leprachaun they found at the Leprechaun Hunt

Aine Woods, Anna Healy, Julie Shields and Megan Woods; front: Patricia and Denis Healy with Laura Shields

Rory Duffy and Cathal Grogan

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NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Thanks for favours received, Jesus Mary & Joseph the Sacret Heart, Saint Martin, Saint Theresa. God of The devine Mercy. D.R.

Behold me kneeling at your feet Our lady of the Sacret Heart. You know why I make this Novena. I come exhausted with fatigue to show you the crushing weights of my trials. You are powerful, O Mary, and can come to my assistance. (Here mention your request) I feel confident by the thoughts you can help. I have reason to expect any favour from a mother who is at once so powerful in the name of the love which you ever had for your divine son. Our lady of the sacret heart, Queen of Peace, pray for us. This Novena will grant you any request. Publish prayer immediately. Also thanksgiving to the Sacret Heart. Thanks to the Sacret Heart for favours. S.J.

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Members of the Dundalk No Name Club who travelled to the National Youth Awards recently. One of the local members Sean Hoey was among the 10 finalist at the awards where 1200 young people attended. Sean didn’t win but he did the club and town proud.

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The new two-wheel drive Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC will go on sale in the autumn of 2013; it is powered by a diesel 120PS/300Nm 1.6 litre diesel unit which emits 119 g/km of CO2. The 1.6 litre diesel engine is already used in the Civic model and according to Honda is the lightest

engine in its class. Like the Civic it features Honda’s ECON mode which helps to minimise fuel consumption and the Eco Assist system which advises drivers on how their driving style is impacting on fuel economy. Idle Stop technology will also be standard on the new CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC, which as it suggests when

the engine is at idle in a traffic queue or level crossing for example it switches off and then when you pull away it automatically restarts – to save fuel and lower emissions. We will publish full specifications for the two-wheel drive Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC closer to launch date.

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The face lifted Superb features a new front and rear design – The front has been completely made over up to the ‘A’ pillar, there is a wider front grille/logo and the head lights, fog lights, bumpers, front wings and bonnet are all new. And now the bi-xenon headlights where fitted are integrated with the LED daytime running lights. Two new metallic paint finishes have been added to the line-up: Meteor Grey and Moon White and there are new 16-18 inch alloy wheel designs. On the inside there are new interior fabrics, designs and patterns for the seat covers. There is a new brown-ivory colour scheme available for the top of the range Skoda Superb Laurin & Klement (L&K) models. According to Skoda the Superb offers the class-leading space in the upper-middle segment, with the largest boot

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The new Nissan Note is scheduled to go on sale this autumn. The New Note is moving away from being a Honda Jazz rival and is aiming to be more of a Fiesta challenger. The new Note has the same overall footprint of its predecessor but there will be more luggage room – a sliding rear bench allows owners to alternate between maximum luggage space and maximum passenger legroom. Technology will be at the forefront of the Nissan Note – and options will include a Blind Spot Warning system, Lane Departure Warning and an advanced Moving Object Detection system. All three systems operate using data from the rear wide view camera, which delivers a clear image no matter what the weather thanks to an in built wash and blow dry function. There will be Around View Monitor (AVM) which gives the driver a multi-camera helicopter view to aid parking. These systems are incorporated into the new Note’s enhanced Connect satellite navigation, Bluetooth and audio system. Now benefiting from a larger 5.8-inch touch-screen display, the latest system includes Google® ‘Send to Car’ navigation software

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