Craig Corr (Inset) and wife Danielle lost their baby Aleigha back in April.
Call for memorial stone at Dowdallshill Angels' Plot
craig and Danielle corr lost baby Aleigha last April when Danielle suffered a miscarriage and it was in the aftermath of that experience where craig and Danielle realised that parents of still born children or babies who die in pregnancy have to bury their children in Drogheda given the fact the Angels plot in Dowdallshill has been closed for a number of years.
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By Paul Byrne
A DunDAlk couple who are campaigning for the Angels plot in Dowdallshill cemetery to be re-opened have asked louth county council to let people know if they intend on agreeing to their request for a memorial stone at the graveyard.
“Myself and Danielle did not want to bury our daughter in Drogheda but given the fact there is no Angels plot in Dowdallshill we had to buy a plot in the graveyard which cost us over €1000 to ensure our daughter Aleigha was able to be buried in Dundalk. We would have been forced to bury Aleigha in Drogheda had we not been able to get the money together and that made us want to do something to make sure other grieving parents weren’t put in the same predicament. I got on to local councillors edel corrigan and Maeve Yore who were both very helpful and the matter was brought up at a council meeting in June by edel.
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Hospital where he had been in a critical con dition since the 4th of september after he fell through a perspex roof at a premises in the clanbrassil st./Market st area. He was airlifted from the grounds of the clan na Gael Gaelic football club where he was a player to hospital where he later died. The Clans are flying its flag at half-mast in memory of the youngster. They also posted a message which read- “Our flag is sadly at half-mast today after the tragic loss of our u11 player calvin. From everyone at clan na Gael our thoughts and prayers are with the Gray and curley fami lies at this very difficult time.”As well as being a talented GAA player calvin also played soc cer for shamrocks Fc and they too posted a tribute to their player.
ment.“The council have received a re quest for a Memorial stone to be located at Dowdallshill cemetery and this is currently under considera tion.”
Tributes pour in for ‘treasured’ eleven-year old calvin
Call for memorial stone at Angels' Plot
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“It's with a heavy heart and disbelief that we have to pass on the news that our player calvin has gained his Angel's wings. He was an amazing kid a won derful player and team mate who had the world at his feet. our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this terrible time r.I.p cAlVIn you'll never be forgotten.”
The Angels’ Plot in Dowdallshil Graveyard.
“Fair play to craig and Danielle who are doing some amount of work to turn this idea into a reality. I brought the issue up at a Municipal District Meeting last June and to be fair to the local authority I have re ceived good engagement from Willie Walsh (louth county council’s Act ing Director of services) thus far on the issue. I have been advised that the reason the Angels plot is no longer in use in Dowdalshill is because in ac cordance with national bereavement Guidelines babies must be buried in
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sinn Fein councillor edel corrigan who has been helping craig and Dan ielle with this issue said she is hope ful that louth county council is on board with the idea.
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Bush Post Primary School
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The sixth class re deemer boys pupil was described by his school in an online post as ‘a treasured rbs pupil, whose friendly smile endeared him to every one. His presence will be sorely missed by pu pils and staff in the days weeks and months that lie ahead. The thoughts and prayers of the entire rbs community go out to calvin’s wide circle of family and friends. Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí Air. codladh sámh calvin”. calvin, from coxes Demesne in Dundalk, passed away in Tem ple street children’s
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“since then we have heard noth ing back from louth county coun cil and we just want to know if they intend on working with us to tidy up the Angels plot and allow us to put up a memorial stone to remember ba bies who die in pregnancy or who are stillborn. I have been in touch with the Miscarriage Association of Ire land and they have told me they are willing to donate a Memorial stone to put at the spot where the Angels plot is in Dowdallshill graveyard. It takes twelve weeks for the stone to be made so we are hoping to hear word back from louth county council to tell us if they are willing to work with us on “We’vethis. been waiting over three months now for word back but unfor
the plot of Angels closest to the local maternity hospital which in this case is obviously in Drogheda.
“I think it’s incredibly tough on parents who are already going through a strain emotionally to have to cope with the additional financial strain of buying a plot in Dundalk if they want to bury their baby locally.
The Dundalk leader asked the council for a comment on this story and they sent the following state
TrIbuTes have been paid around Dundalk for eleven year old calvin Gray who died on sunday from inju ries he received follow ing a fall at a premises on clanbrassil st. two weeks ago.
tunately we have heard nothing as of yet.,” stated craig.
All craig is looking for is for the area in Dowdallshill where the Angels plot is situated to be tidied up and looked after and to have a memorial stone erected to remember all babies locally that have died. To have some
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where local for parents to grieve, mourn and reflect is not to much to ask for and I am hopeful that louth county council will work with us to help make this happen,” stated edel.
JoiN DuNDALk Li brary this Friday 23rd of September as we open after hours for a Culture Night celebra tion. The event is free and open to all. To book Tel 042 9353190 or Email desk@louthcoco.ielibraryhelp
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This year’s Garda Tony Golden Memo rial Cycle began on Saturday with a special launch in the Marshes Shopping Centre. The event was launched by local sporting heroes Amy Broadhurst, Eve McCrystal and israel olatunde. The Tony Golden Memorial Cycle is in memory of Garda Tony Golden who was shot dead in omeath in 2015.
Garda Tony Golden Memorial cycle is launched by local sporting heroes
Litle Blue Hero Josh O’Hagan with Paralympic Champion Eve McCrystal, World Boxing Champion Amy Broadhurst, Chief Superintendent Alan McGovern and Irish 100m sprint champion Israel Olatunde at the launch of the LH286 Garda Tony Golden Memorial Cycle in the Marshes last Saturday.
all abilities to contribute whatever distances they want to help complete this year’s chal lenge of 44,288 kilometres over the 8 days of theAnychallenge.distance you can contribute would help us achieve our goal and also provide fi nancial assistance for THE LiTTLE BLuE HERoES.
Paralympic Champion Eve McCrystal, Chief Superintendent Alan McGovern and Irish 100m record holder Israel Olatunde at the Tony Golden Memorial Cycle launch in the Marshes.
The challenge is open to you no matter where you live in the world, as any distance you contribute will be included in the total dis tance. The Little Blue Heroes charity is a not for profit organisation established by Garda staff which financially support families of children with serious illnesses in ireland while also granting the wish of the children who want to become Honorary Gardai.
The challenge is designed for cyclists of
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An event has taken place every year in his memory since his untimely death and this year’s event has been called the ‘Centenary Cycle’ to reflect An Garda Siochaná’s 100 years in existence.
This year’s event will once again be a vir tual challenge with a one Day Sportive on the Final Day. The challenge this time, is for all participants together to attempt to CY CLE 1 kiLoMETRE FoR EVERY MEMBER oF AN GARDA SÍoCHÁNA, GARDA RESERVE AND GARDA STAFF that have served the state since 1922 - a combined to tal of 44,288 kilometres. The recipient char ity for this years cycle will be THE LiTTLE BLuE HERoES.
The event officially began on Saturday and will run until the 24th of September (this coming Saturday). Anybody who would like to register for the event and contribute to the target total of 44,288km can find out more information at https://www.lh286cycle.com/.
Mohamad Marza who studied Computer science & Mobile Apps in Ó Fiaich institute, received a CAO offer to study Computer science in DCU. Maggie Delaney studied Advanced early Childhood Care in Ó Fiaich institute and re ceived a CAO offer to study Childcare in Dkit. Livia Menezes studied nursing studies in Ó Fiaich insti
Owen O Connell. Rebecca Halpenny.
tute and received a CAO offer to study Midwifery in UCD. Owen O Connell studied Pre-Garda & secu rity studies in Ó Fiaich in stitute and received a CAO offer to study Criminology in Maynooth University. rebecca Halpenny studied Photography in Ó Fiaich institute, received a CAO offer to study Photography in tUD. Anita sylvester
There are numerous benefits of doing a PLC Course at Ó Fiaich insti tute, Dundalk. Firstly, this one year course allows learners to have a taste of what studying this sub ject area is really like be
youthwork, photography, hairdressing and beauty just to name a few. For others hoping to progress to universities and i t’s, completing a PLC or PreUniversity Course gives the learner experience on how to complete assign ments, work to deadlines and how to reference properly. Our past OFi students who are now in
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fore embarking on a three year degree at university level. All courses involve work placement which also gives a real life insight into the working world. Completing a course at OFi Dundalk qualifies the learner with a QQi Level 5 or 6 certificate. This cer tificate can lead straight to employment in areas such as childcare, healthcare,
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studied nursing in Ó Fia ich institute, received a CAO offer to study intel lectual Disability nursing in trinity College.
Ó Fiaich institute has more than 50 PLC and Pre-University Courses to choose from. For de tails of these courses visit www.ofi.ie Applications are open now to help you shape Your Future.
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placessPre-UniversityhaveplacesUniversitiesandit’sreserveanumberofcollegeforstudentswhocompletedaPLCorCourse.tudentsareofferedtheseatCAOround0offers.ÓFiaichinstitutegraduatesreceivedarecordnumberofCAOoffersinAugust2022,givingthemastepahead!AstheLeavingCertificateresultsDaydrawscloser,therewillbemanystudentsanxiousabouttheirfuturestudies.Didyouknow,thatdoingaPLCCourseorPre-UniversityCoursecangivestudentstheopportunitytogainupto390CAOpoints.PLCCoursesandPre-UniversityCourseshavegivenstudentsinDundalktheCAOofferstheyhavedreamedofwithofferscominginfromUCD,DCU,MaynoothUniversity,tUD,Dkit,trinityCollegeandmanymore.
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University, have reported how confident they felt starting off because of the experience they gained at PLC level.
The catalyst for div ing back in and trying to learn a cúpla focal was the fact his daughter had chosen to go to coláiste lú, a new post-primary school on chapel street which operated entirely through the medium of Irish (the school has since closed down with a new Gaelcholaiste Dhún Dealgan replacing it next september).Whatstarted out as a quest to improve his Irish skills ended up be ing a wonderful journey exploring the heritage and rich culture of the Irish language that was available on his own doorstep.“When I started learn ing Irish again I began to discover all of this rich history in louth and
Vincent Fagan surrounding counties including Down, Mona ghan and south Armagh. The Irish spoken around louth and the wider ori el region was ulster Irish with a south eastern dia lect and as I delved into the history of Irish in this area I began to find out about the thousands of songs and poems written locally when Irish flour ished as the community language in oriel.
taught about our rich lo cal gaelic heritage when I was at school and I think that if I had then maybe I would have had more of an interest in the language when I was at school,” explained Vin
“He was the crucial link between the genera tion that spoke Irish flu ently and the present day.
“A local musician called colleen savage with help from louth county council, the Arts council and an array of local musicians, singers and oriel Traditional or chestra put on a concert in crossmaglen which showcased all of those lost songs and poems with a concert called ‘lost songs of a border people’.“Ithought the concert was brilliant and I had the idea of seeing could we maybe stage the same concert in Dundalk and seeing if colleen savage would get on board. The national Arts council were looking for some thing locally for culture week and after a few enquiries we managed to book the Green church as well as the oriel Tra ditional orchestra and special guests who will bring back these forgot ten songs for the people of Dundalk this Friday night. I think it’s a great chance for locals even if they have no Irish to cel ebrate our local heritage and listen to the poems and songs of our rela tions who used music and poetry in the local community in times of sorrow, joy, celebration and grief,” added Vin cent.Tickets for “Ár noidh reacht oirialla (our ori el Heritage) are Free, thanks to funding from louth county council and national Arts coun cil and are available on the eventbrite.ie website.
The concert takes place in the Green church this Friday evening (23rd) between 7pm and 9pm. Type oriel Heritage into the search bar at www. eventbrite.ie to get your ticket for the event.
cent.“The local conradh na Gaeilge and people like ciara Hall who is a local musician were very helpful as I began my journey exploring local Irish history and they introduced me to a lot of our local heritage and directed me to some workshops which high lighted the unique and long-forgotten songs of the greater crossmaglen district, north louth and south Monaghan area, dating from the early 20th century. We are very fortunate to have over a thousand transcripts of songs and poems from over a hundred years ago and that is mainly thanks to a roscommon man called John Hannon who moved to crossmaglen where he worked in a shop.“He actually didn’t have Irish at the time but he started methodically
writing down phonetical ly the words from these songs and poems he had become entranced by and it’s thanks to those manuscripts that we still have that music and those poems today.
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“local poets and mu sicians had built up a wealth of poetry, songs and instrumental music and I was fascinated by how much Irish culture was created in this re gion. I was surprised that I had never been
celebrating rich oriel heritage in Green church
THe pHrAse ‘níos fearr déanach ná riamh’ translates into english as ‘better late than never’ and that’s what Dun dalk man Vincent Fagan thought when he decided to re-engage with his na tive language having not particularly enjoyed learning Irish during his school days back in the early to mid 90’s.
John’s early 20th century collection was informed by research work of Dr. Gearóid Trimble who was a very important fig ure also in bringing these songs to light.
Week - September 29th September
(Open Event – For catering purposes register your interest by Monday 26th September to Mary Caldwell on 087 972 3200 and mary.caldwell@cllp.ie )
That’s How it Was Then and Look at Us Now” A collaboration between Drogheda Community Trust and Drogheda Alzheimer’s Society. This event is in conjunction with Positive Ageing Week. (Closed Event by Invitation Only)
11.00am – 2.00pm
Wednesday 28th September 6.00pm –8.00pm
Ping Pong Fitness for Young People” – The Engage4Change youth programme are excited to host an introduction ses- sion to table tennis in partnership with Table Tennis Ireland.
Boomerang Youth Café, Drogheda
Thursday 29th September 10.00am – 12.30pm
Volunteering: Your Experience Counts!” Louth Volunteer Centre is hosting an information talk on Volunteering for Older Adults. Find out about the benefits of volunteering and how to get involved. This event is in conjunction with Positive Ageing Week. (Open Event please contact Louth Volunteer Centre on 042 939 2934 to book a place)
2022 Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th Tuesday10.00amTuesday4.00pmMonday2.00pmMonday1.00pmMonday10.00amMonday3.00pm-Sunday8.45am-September7.00pm25thSeptember5.00pm26thSeptember–11.30am26thSeptember–2.00pm26thSeptember26thSeptember–5.30pm27thSeptember–2.00pm27thSeptember & Thursday
Redeemer Older People Celebrate Positive Ageing Week” – SICAP in collaboration with Louth County Council and Age Friendly Ireland will celebrate Positive Ageing Week with an Older People’s Event including guest talks on Winter Well- being from the SICAP Social Prescribing Officer, Community Safety Talks, Blood Pressure Screening Services, Chair Yoga with Louth Sports Partnership and Music, Song and Dance with Paddy Mc Entertainment. Lunch will be provided.
5.30pm – 7.30pm Holy
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Lives & Louth County Council present an Autumn Medley of Creativity” This Age Friendly Event will host a selection of workshops, information stands, performances and exhibition. There is no cost for the event and older people are invited to join a creative workshop and enjoy experiences such as pottery, crea- tive writing, painting and dance. Light refreshments are served. This event is in conjunction with Positive Ageing Week. (Open Event workshop numbers are limited from 12-15, pre booking not required and for any queries please contact 042 932 4389 and agefriendly@louthcoco.ie )
(Open Event - Registration is required for catering purposes. Please contact ppn@louthcoco.ie to book your place)
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Only) Date / Time Venue Activity
Celebrating Childcare in Social Inclusion Week” – The Holy Family Community Creche celebrates their 28th year anni- versary in this special event that the dedication and commitment of community based childcare. (Closed Event by Invitation
(Open Event please contact Louth Volunteer Centre on 041 980 9008 to book a place)
10.00am – 1.00pm
Volunteering: Your Experience Counts!” Louth Volunteer Centre is hosting an information talk on Volunteering for Older Adults. Find out about the benefits of volunteering and how to get involved. This event is in conjunction with Positive Ageing Week.
Tuesday 27th September
The Dolmen Centre in Omeath DevelopmentDistrictCLG
Activity “Increasing the Diversity of Women in Local Government”- Hosted by Louth’s Public Participation Network (PPN), this seminar will include progressive panel discussions with local and national politicians as well as guest speakers from diverse Local Community Groups. A Light lunch is served.
Stephenstown Pond, Knockbridge, Dundalk
(Open Event – Register your interest to Kathleen by what’s App on 085 862 3423 and kathleen@engage4change.ie )
A Ukrainian Focus Group Explores Design Thinking” SICAP in collaboration with the LEADER Rural Development Pro- gramme’s Innovating Communities Initiative will use the design thinking process to identify and explore the current needs of people from Ukraine who are currently residing in County Louth. (Closed Event by Invitation Only)
Redeemer Family Resource Centre
Tuesday 27th September 27th
Champion Changemakers Social Innovation Event” - Dragon’s Den’ type events will take place over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th September. The event will see teams come together to tackle social or environmental challenges such as Food Waste, Fast Fashion, Climate Change, Education, Housing or Mental Health in local communities in Louth. Our SICAP Social Enterprise Development Officer will be in attendance at the event as a Judge on Sunday 24th September. (Open Event - To register your interest contact ciara@creativespark.ie for details or apply to be a volunteer or sponsor on the Community Enterprise Association Ireland’s website)
Building a Restorative Community Through a Trauma Informed Approach” – The Drogheda Implementation Board will host this event that will draw together people working with the community of Drogheda who have an interest in Re- storative Practice, Restorative Communities and Trauma Informed approaches and practices. The event will showcase best practice and provide the opportunity to feed into plans to build a community of practice in Drogheda. Opportuni- ties for further training will also be provided to attendees. You do not have to have prior training in the field of Restorative Practice or Trauma Informed Approaches to attend this event. Lunch will be provided. (Open Event and booking is mandatory for catering purposes. To book a place please contact Grainne Berrill at implementationboard@lmetb.ie )
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Wednesday 28th September 11.00am –2.00pm
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Friday 30th September
September 2.00pm Downtown Hub Creative TheDundalkClanbrassilSpark,St,BarbicanCentre Drogheda The Oriel Centre Dundalk Gaol Louth Local Development Offices Ardee The Drogheda Library The Barbican Centre, TheDroghedaCrowne Plaza, Dundalk O’Connells DroghedaArdeeCastlebellinghamGFC,ParishCentreCommunity Trust, TheDroghedaDrogheda Library
Dundalk Women’s Shed” – The Dundalk Women’s Shed held its first meeting on the 12th September and encourages local women to join with them every Monday to connect and enjoy a range of purposeful activities. This workshop will host Drawing for Everyone with Susan Farrelly. (Open Event for women over 18+ with a recommended contribution of €3 please contact Dara to book a place on 087 195 5345 and email dara.macgabhann@cllp.ie )
SICAP Celebrates Social Inclusion in Drogheda”- Lord Mayor Michelle Hall launches this exciting Social Inclusion Event on Social Inclusion Week that will showcase some of the positive Social Inclusion initiatives across our Life Long Learning and Community Development Teams in Drogheda and will explore how to get connected and be involved. Light refreshments are served. (Open Event please contact Tara to book a place on 087 918 8517 and email tara.stacey@cllp.ie
Lord Mayor Michelle Hall Launches Positive Ageing Week” Whitworth Social Dance with Drogheda’s elegant lady of country music –Eimear Furlong. This event is in conjunction with Positive Ageing Week. (Open Event – Tickets are €10 and contact the Barbican Centre for tickets and information on 041 980 7416)
Mairead McGuinness MEP launches a Centenary Project 2021 Book and Needlework Exhibition” The Ardee Active Retire- ment Group are pleased to launch their Centennial Project 2021 Book and a Needlework Exhibition within the Louth Local Development’s Office in Ardee. This event is in conjunction with Positive Ageing Week.
(Open Event – Local Community Group members are invited to register their interest in advance to attend by contacting Ageolivia@volunteerlouth.ieFriendlyIreland,Creative
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Friday 30th September 9.30am – 1.30pm
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“New Connections: Understanding Inclusion in your Volunteer Programme” Louth Volunteer Centre have designed and will deliver this programme that aims to upskill Local Community Groups in the area to support volunteers at risk of mental health difficulties, in particular disability awareness, and people that have come through a journey of addiction and recovery and will give participants practical guidance on developing a volunteer inclusion policy and becoming JAM (Just a Minute) card aware.
3–Which oath of ethics taken by doctors is named after an Ancient Greek physician?
peter suresh was a year ahead of ciarán in bush and the rock marshall man said he owed it to himself and his parents to try and earn a Trinity scholar ship when he found out about it.
Scotland?
8–Which soft drink is associatedcommonlywith
examination is not com pulsory, and students must show andcommitment,exceptionaldisciplinemotivationifthey
GAA is called Pairc Esler?
“I don’t know how students do it to be hon est. They are forced to pay extortionate rent and then deal with hav ing to try and get extra money while also keep ing up with their studies.
2–Which former Vice President and one of the founding fathers of the United States is on the 100 dollar bill in America?
shop on Jocelyn St. that closed its doors for the final time this month after being in business for 51 years?
are to display sufficient merit to be elected to the position of scholar. being drawn from all faculties of study in college and having the privilege of residing in rooms on campus for a number of years, scholars are in a unique position amongst the college community in general and the resi dential community in particular.
10–What was the most popular breed of dog in Ireland in 2021?
me to focus on my stud ies. I was actually at home studying online for my first two years in Trinity because of cov id so it has all worked out pretty well for me,” stated ciarán.
1–Which country artist released his first ever single called ‘Much too young (to feel this damn old) on March 6th 1989?
6–Which county’s
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The Stinker: Can you name the presenter of the mid 1990’s RTE quiz show called ‘Dodge the Question’?
It’s been such a great advantage for me and being a Trinity scholar has taken so much pres sure off me and allowed
ing waived and accom modation being free. It was a no brainer to try and earn one. I knew it wouldn’t be easy as there are not that many given out but thankfully I did well in the exams (peter actually ended up getting the highest marks in the exams) and I was named as a Trin ity scholar. I’m study ing Dentistry and I’m in fourth year now so the scholarship has allowed me to focus solely on my studies and not have the stress of looking for accommodation or fees to pay for my
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course. There are other benefits as well such as being able to attend the commons dining room where you are able to get a three course meal every day for free which is nice! We can also put sch after our name but I haven’t really been do ing that to be honest,” laughs peter.
one but two past pupils of bush post primary school in cooley. ci aran Flynn, a third-year student studying Zool ogy and peter suresh, a fourth year student stud ying dentistry are both past pupils of bush post primary and both men have been enjoying the benefits that come with being named a Trinity scholar. According to ciaran the free accom modation and waiving of student fees have been a Godsend to him and he sympathises with other students who have to deal with the stress of finding accommodation when going to college.
lege (up to five years). To become a Trinity scholar, a student must get a first-class honour grade in the scholarship exams of their chosen
I am currently in Halls in rathmines and next year I’ll be allowed to
THe boDY of schol ars of Trinity college is one of the most en during features of the university of Dublin and gives exceptional students the chance to have their course fees waived and to get free accommodation for the length of time they study in the col
stay in accommodation in the grounds of Trini ty. It’s a huge help to me and without having the luxury of free accom modation I would defi nitely be commuting up and down from rathcor everyday which would definitely not be ideal.
Ciaran Flynn Sch. at his scholarship ceremony. Peter Suresh Sch. (left) is a Trinity Scholar.
“I remember doing the exams for the Trinity scholarship in January and not really expecting to get anything out of it. The results of those elected to scholarship are announced by the provost (president) from the steps of the exam hall on Trinity Monday in April. I remember hearing my name called out and I was in shock. everybody else was cheering and stuff when they heard their name but I think I was actual ly in shock at the time!
5– Can you name the popular antique
4–What is the Irish word for a goat?
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9–Coeliac disease is characterised by an intolerance to which protein?
7–Diego Maradona joined Napoli from Barcelona, The hit movie ‘The Karate Kid’ was released and ‘Do they know it’s Christmas’ by Band Aid was number one for Christmas. Name the year.
“The benefits of be coming a Trinity schol ar were so good what with the course fees be
course.There are currently around 350 Trin ity scholars a small and elite group which hap pens to contain not just
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scholars are selected on the basis of a spe cial examination, typi cally taken a little more than mid-way through the senior Freshman (second) year of un dergraduate study. This particularly searching
sarah concludes “The theme of national Wom en’s enterprise Day 2022 is “our Future, our Way”. our mission is to empower and sup port female entrepre neurs across louth and Meath to start and grow really dynamic, sustain able and successful en terprises. register now for national Women’s enterprise Day and see you at citynorth Hotel on 13th october.”
WoMen from across louth and Meath are joining forces on Thurs day, october 13th to celebrate national Women’s enterprise DayThe2022.theme for this year is “our Future, our Way”, encouraging female entrepreneurs and business owners to be ambitious for their business.Thishalf-day, in-per son event will feature a wonderful line-up of local female business leaders. each will tell their story in an inform ative, entertaining and inspiring way. It is also a brilliant opportunity to network with and learn from other female business owners. sarah Mallon of lo cal Enterprise Office louth explains “our host for this event will be Miriam simon, one of Ireland’s leading re tail and business strate gists. Miriam will also share her invaluable in sights into future trends.
she has an incredible ability to break complex and daunting business challenges down and empower entrepreneurs to take really practical action.”caoimhe Delany from Local Enterprise Office Meath continues “our leading lights for 2022 are Marita collier of Drummond House Gar lic and sinéad crowther of soothing solutions. both Marita and sinéad will take centre stage at this event, sharing their wealth of experience andWithadvice.”years of experi ence working as a busi ness coach and mentor, lavina McGahon’s in
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sights into starting and scaling a business are not to be missed. lavi na is now programme Manager for Thrive 4Women, a support for women bringing new sTeM products and services to market. she will talk about devel oping business strat egy, avoiding common mistakes and accessing supports.encouraging local business women to register, caoimhe con tinues “Tickets for this event are priced at just €20, including lunch and a goodie bag, and are available on www. l ocal e nterprise.ie/ louth. Do come along
to national Women’s enterprise Day. It’s a great opportunity for women in business, or thinking of starting a business, to meet oth ers, to network, to learn and to grow.”
now sadly also a weapon of war, the cri sis has also made energy a threat to our democracy”.Wemust ensure that people are sup ported and protected in the face of rising cost of living, protect those most vulner able in society and that budget 2023 must be a cost of living budget which should contribute to helping every household and business in the country. McGreehan proposed a new assistance payment for households on a short term basis, there needs to be more done to support “ strug gling working families who do not qualify for fuel allowance”.
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Ava’s Day committee and friends with all of the cheques donated to local charities.
Louth County Council (LCC) had proposed a 15 per cent increase in the LPT with Cllr Paula Butterly suggesting a 10 per cent increase.Theproposal was defeated with 13 voting for and 15 against the proposal.Councillors subsequently voted against any increase in the LPT, with 23 voting for a 0% per cent increase and five against.
success.“itwas a bittersweet day for the family as we of course missed Ava so much but it was great to see everybody come out and support the event which was all done in our daugh ter’s memory. we raised €34,500 which we shared out between a number of charities and then we got a cheque for €500 donated to us late in the day which we gave to Dundalk Dog Rescue so all in all we raised €35,000. once again we would like to thank all the sponsors and businesses for all their help and we want to give a mention to Ardee Coach Trim who sponsored the jersey’s we got made to wear on the day. we will be selling the jerseys soon with ten euro from each sale going to a charity of our choice and the link for that will be put up on the Ava’s Fun Day facebook page shortly,” added Audrey.
Ava’s Day cheque for St. Oliver Plunkett Graveyard. Hannah Kelly, Vincent McMahon, Jim Fox, John Melia, Audrey Kelly, Mary Reilly, Bernie Ratcliffe, Niall Kelly, and Dan Kelly.
The income from LPT in Co Louth dropped from €9.8 mil lion in 2022 to €9.2 million in 2023.According to LCC, the results of the LPT revaluation for Louth was an overall reduction of €460,000 in income.
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Ava’s Day- Ardee Hospice Dan Kelly Josephine McCartney Audrey Kelly Una Woods Niall Kelly Kathleen McKenny Hannah Kelly
“we were all set to go in 2020 until Covid arrived which meant we had to postpone. we had already raised about €13,000 at that stage so we decided to put it into the bank and keep it there until the pandemic passed. Little did we know that normality wouldn’t return for a couple of years but once the re strictions began to lift we resumed organis ing the event and thankfully it was a great
Ava’s Day cheque for Glyde Community Walkway. Anthony Nulty Ni all Kelly Audrey Kelly Nigel Watters Claire McArdle Mary McArdle
THERE wiLL be no increase in Local Property Tax for 2023 after a clear majority of Louth County Councillors voted against any in crease for next year.
An additional 2,709 newly liable properties were added at a value of approximately €645,000.
Ava’s Day of Fun raises €35,000 for local charities
Ava’s Day- Steveos Journey to Recovery Dan Kelly Niall Kelly Gordon
FIAnnA FÁIl led seanad business this week with a motion on energy poverty. louth senator McGreehan proposed the motion on tackling fuel poverty and the raging energy costs for households and businesses. Minister eamon ryan was present for the important debate in which the major challenges for many was out lined to him by all members who contrib uted to the Introducingdebate.themotion McGreehan not ed “All of a sudden it seems that energy is now the cornerstone of our economy, of the society , of how we survive. Although in reality that has always been the way. The fuel that feeds us the fuel that drives us the fuel that heats us, has always been central to how an economy functions. It is
Ava’s Day-Peregrine House Ardee Dan Kelly Jenny Burke Niall Kelly
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Ava’s Day cheque for Oran’s Foundation. Dan Kelly Niall Kelly Audrey Kelly Clodagh Culligan Teresa Hanratty Hannah Kelly
she stressed that she knows “families just simply won’t be able to pay their bills”.
with) with a monster raffle helping to raise €35,000 in total. According to Ava’s mother, Audrey the day was more successful than an ybody could have hoped for and she thanked everybody who supported the event.
According to LCC, therefore the real reduction is €1.1m. This is due to the new bands intro duced resulting in more people paying less LPT for 2023.
This week president of the european commission, ursula Von de leyon deliv ered the state of the union address to the european parliament. McGreehan warm ly welcomed the news that the european commission were proposing a cap on the revenues of companies that produce elec tricity at a low cost. “These companies are making profits at a level that they ac counted for, they could never even dream of such profits. It is immoral to have such profits on the backs of struggling citizens. In these times, profits must be shared and channelled to those who need it the most. We must provide direct support to house holds and to our businesses and we will take money off those energy companies who are making unjustified gains”.
FRiENDS AND family of the late Ava kelly handed out cheques totalling €35,000 this month thanks to the huge success of their Ava’s Day of Fun fundraiser which took place last month. Ava, from Cardistown just outside Tallanstown was just twenty when she died from a brain tumour on May 26th 2019.She had been diagnosed with the tumour just thirteen months earlier and following her death her friends and family decided to have a fun day in her memory to try and raise money for a host of local charities in cluding Ardee Hospice. Those plans had to be put on hold when Covid arrived but last month Ava’s Fun Day finally took place in Glyde Rangers field (the club who Ava played
“we were overwhelmed with the response to Ava’s Fun Day and i sincerely want to thank all of the local businesses in Ardee, Tallans town and Dundalk who sponsored prizes for the raffle or who helped in any way. Nobody would take any money off me for the food or anything and everybody’s kindness was very much appreciated,” stated Audrey.
“we wanted to have a big day in Ava’s memory as from the age of sixteen she was always talking about doing something special for her 21st and she always had it in her head to go all out and have a great day surround ed by friends and family. Ava was nineteen when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and just twenty when she passed away so she never got to have that big celebratory day she always wanted. After she passed away we as a family were determined to do something to mark her 21st and that was how the idea of Ava’s Day of fun was born.
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The project is a brainchild of Gerald cosgrove, who, pre-covid, staged many fundraising events under the banner “The language of Music”. Gerald’s intention is to inspire people who are struggling with mental health issues to play music while raising funds for local mental health charities.
Elizabeth said of the Headstart Course: “It is the best thing that has ever happened to me, I know the future is so bright for me now. I would highly recommend Headstart to anyone, take the plunge, it is a steppingstone to third level education.”
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helpful.Denise concluded: “I have that hunger for knowledge. I never felt I was good enough but now because of the Headstart programme I know that I can do it.”
Maeve Harkin (Social Inclusion Manager, Louth LEADER) was delighted to report: "To date 76 people have graduated from the Headstart Programme. Louth LEADER and DkIT are thrilled that Headstart graduates are in all 4 years of their DkIT Degrees including programmes such as Social Care, Community Youth Work, Arts, Audio & Music Production, Creative Media, Hospitality Management, General Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
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THe poeTrY cooperative - an online community of poets - in col laboration with musician Gerald cosgrove and many others, as well as Art in Mind, Galway, is running a drive to promote the arts as a means of maintaining good mental health.Thenext fundraising gig and po etry live mic will be staged at the Imperial Hotel, Dundalk on 29 september 2022 and will feature a host of local musicians and poets.
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Another Student who completed the Headstart programme is Denise Burns who hopes to start her Level 8 degree at DkIT this September. Denise said: “Headstart is like being taken by the hand and welcomed in and any questions you have are answered,” as part of the programme includes meeting the lecturers in an informal and friendly environment over a cup of tea, which Denise found hugely
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Dealgan had its very first open day last Thursday the 15th of september. During the day, students and teach ers from coláiste Ghlór na Mara, balbriggan came to support and showcase the wonderful work and achievements of the ‘par ent’ school. students of rang a 5 and 6 from Gaels coil Dhún Dealgan came to visit and experienced workshops in science, Art, Home economics, pe andFromGeography.5:30pm onwards parents, guardians and children began to gather in Gaelcholaiste Dhún Deal gan, which is located in robin House, The ram parts, beside Dpl. They got guided tours of the building by students from coláiste Ghlór na Mara. parents got a chance to speak to teachers and to develop an understanding of Irish medium educa tion. There was an address by caoimhe Héarún (Dep uty principal), Meadhbh Daltún (principal coláiste Ghlór na Mara) and cao imhin Ó heaghra (Ardrúnaí An Foras pátrúnach ta, patron of Gaelcholaiste DhúnGaelcholáisteDealgan). Dhún
These flowers will be a small reminder of home and an assurance of safety and friendship for all ukrainians in the co. louth community.”
The Fun day is open to everyone, not just families from st Fran cis and the organisers have even got together a group of past pupil volunteers to help on the day. principal oreena lawless commented, “After nearly three years of very limited social activity, everyone is de lighted to get behind this event. The organising committee have worked tirelessly in planning the Well-come week
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were kindly donated by D & A blooms. elias Mlimbila, parks superintendant, louth county council, said: “louth county council
Jean Bailey, Brigitte Nelson, Joanne Connolly & Aoife McKeown with pu pils from St Francis N.S, Blackrock launch their Family Fun Day.
louth county council launch sow now Initiative aiming to make ukrainians feel welcome in louth
and the Fun Day and we have been blown away by the phenomenal sup port from parents, staff, sponsors and local busi nesses. The fun day is very much a whole com munity event and not just for families from our school and we are anticipating a great day out for all the family”.
ture.“While the pandemic posed many challenges for school staff and pu pils, it also provided a unique opportunity to recalibrate a focus on wellbeing”, commented principal oreena law less. “This initiative by our parent’s complimentsAssociationourschool
As the national flower of ukraine, the plant ing of sunflowers (sun yashniki in ukrainian) aims to raise aware ness about ukrainian refugees while enhanc ing community spirit, inclusiveness and bio diversity. over 1000 seeds have been sown in both st Dominic’s park in Drogheda and in st Helena’s park in Dundalk. The seeds
St. Francis N. S. Blackrock hosts wELL-CoME week
gry, rawk Foods and barista coffee can help you out. There will be popcorn, candy Floss stand, baked treats, sweets and much more! The entrance ticket will give you some activi ties for free and some are charged at a small fee,” commented Joanne connolly, chairperson of the organising com mittee.The idea of the Well coMe week came about as the par ent’s Association want ed to focus their efforts on wellbeing and build on the work being done in school to embed well ness in to the school cul
THe pArenTs and staff of st. Francis na tional school in black rock are hosting their very first WELL-COME Week this week. It is an opportunity for the school and the wider community to connect and have fun, and at the same time to fundraise for the school’s wellness programme.Throughout the week the school pupils will be busy enjoying a week filled with fun activi ties, including a scav enger hunt around the village, a wellness day hosted by sharon Fen nelly, a local Growth Mindset coach, and an art exhibition from the children entitled ‘kind ness is contagious’. The Well coMe Week will culminate in a Family Fun Day in the school grounds, open to the whole community. pupils will be busy dur ing the week decorating the school with art.
The WellcoMe Week Family Fun Day takes place on the 25th september from 1pm to 5pm at st Francis national school, rock road, blackrock. Tick ets are available for €15 for a family/group up to five people from the school office, or at possible.urgedparkingTherepricesbeAnytickets-410628309327.week-family-fun-day-brite.com/e/wellcome-https://www.eventunsoldticketswillavailableonthegate€5perperson.willbenoon-siteandvisitorsaretocomeonfootif
“next sunday prom ises to be an unforgetta ble day out for families. There will be lots of ac tivities including pony rides with ‘The pony party company’, Yoga for kids, brickx club, karaoke with disco and Mini Athletics with ni all. The pupils of st. Francis are also organis ing some games for the day and we will have large inflatable games from pelican promo tions. If you’re hun louth county coun cil is proud to take part in the lGMA’s soW NOW Sunflower Seed Initiative as a symbol of welcome and support for ukrainian refugees arriving in co. louth.
The SOW NOW initiative is a symbol of support for Ukrainian refugees.
spHe curriculum. We firmly believe that the mental health and wellbeing of our pupils is critical to success in school and in life and we are delighted to have the full support of our par ent’sTheAssociation”.schoolwill use the funds raised from the event to promote Well ness and kindness in the school environment. A full term of yoga classes for all the classes has already been organised and will start this week.
want these flowers to bloom and act as a pow erful symbol of our sup port, and as an invitation for sincere integration into our communities.
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