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Dundalk joint captains Stephen O’Donnell and Andy Boyle lift the SSE Airtricity League trophy after the Lilywhites’ 2-0 win over Cork City in Friday night’s title decider at Oriel Park. 12-page pull out on page 39.
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New figures suggest car sales rise in consumer confidence have gone up a staggering 43 which was much needed but per cent in Louth. it will help create more jobs in TRAGEDY RECALLED The society of the Irish Motor icantly the motor boost industry the economy and signif in -
Thesinking Industry (SIMI), in association the region.” with DoneDeal, has released The review shows that the
oftheSS their third quarter motor in- upturn in the Motor Industry dustry review for 2014. continued in the third quarter
Dundalk The review has shown a 43 with sales for 2014 now lookper cent increase in new car ing likely to exceed 95,000, sales in Louth for the first nine which is 15 per cent ahead of Don Baldwin of Dundalk Sub Aqua months of this year, compared the Industry’s expectations 12 Club recalls the tragedy of the to 2013 figures. So far in 2014 months ago. sinking of the SS Dundalk in 1918 2,061 new cars have been sold This increase has seen the Economist and Author of the Report Jim Power, Alan Nolan Director General and recounts the recent dive by as opposed to 1,441 last year. exchequer collect €902million of the SIMI and Cathal Cremen Commercial Manager Done Deal. Dundalk Sub Aqua Club to pay Nicky Smith, SIMI Cen- in VRT and VAT from new and their respects to the striken ship tre chairman for Louth said; used car sales during the first new car sales in the first nine lowest with an increase of 22 and those who died in it. “The 43 per cent increase in 9 months of the year which is months of 2014 has been in per cent, although Dublin has car sales in Louth this year so 27.9 per cent higher than the Cavan, with an increase of the biegest percentage share of SEE PAGE 24 far is a massive boost to the corresponding period in 2013. 54.8 per cent compared to sales at 40.3 per cent. area. Not only does it reflect a The biegest increase in last year, while Dublin has the NEWS
Sinn Fein councillor acknowledges that he knew about allegations against IRA member
sexabuseallegationstotheGardai McGeough advised family to report
G<?< Y>;< A?= IA? CA@<;>? gations made against an IRA “Over the intervening pe- sued , a number of Sinn Fein it is clear that is a job for the member but he stressed that riod I have continued to sup- councillors spoke to the Dun- gardaí or the HSE authorities. Sinn Fein county councillor to he the advised Gardai the . brothers to go them port the to go family to the garda and advise í. With did dalk not Democrat know the and name said of they the not “ have This could happened not and .” should Pearse McGeough has issued “I am aware of the case of the agreement of one of the Sinn Fein representative to The latest allegations have a statement about his knowl- alleged abuse that has recently alleged victims I arranged to whom the alleged abuse had increased the pressure on edge of allegations of sexual appeared in the press,” Cllr Mc- accompany them to the garda been reported. Sinn Fein following the con- abuse made against a member Geough said at the weekend. station to make a complaint. Cllr Jennifer Green, Cllr troversy over Mairia Cahill’s of the IRA in 2002. concerned “I have known for over the 30 family years. meeting However the shortly alleged before victim the rigan Kevin and Meenan Cllr Tom , Cllr ás Edel Sharkey Cor- tried allegations to cover that up sexual that the abuse IRA Two men claim they were When I became aware of the decided not to go ahead at all told this paper that they in its ranks. sexually abused as teenagers abuse allegation I worked to that time. were not aware of who the Newspapers over the by an IRA member in their support the victims. “I am aware a formal com- representative was. weekend claimed that as home, an IRA safe house, in “I was acutely aware that plaint has been made and a Representing Sinn Fein many as ten alleged abus-Co Louth. the best agency to deal with garda investigation is under- councillors in Louth, Tomás ers fled Northern Ireland to It was claimed last week the maSer were the gardaí and way. I hope that this will lead Sharkey said: “Sinn Fein rules Louth, Donegal and other that the men reported their advised the family to report the to some closure, justice and are very clear. If a representa- counties in the wake of alleallegations to a Sinn Fein maSer to the gardai. support for the family. I will tive or member of party is giv- gations made against them. member and that the maSer “The victims disclosed provide any information I en any information regarding Last week in the Dail, Taoiwas investigated by a so-called the abuse when they became have on the maSer as part of abuse, we must go directly to seach Enda Kenny challenged Cllr Pearse McGeough who IRA kangaroo court. adults and decided not to no- the garda investigation and the gardaí or HSE authorities. Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams issued a statement at the In a statement at the week- tify the gardaí. I fully recognise will continue to support the “It would be wrong for any to reveal whether Republican weekend acknowledging end, Cllr Pearse McGeough that going to the authorities is family,” Cllr McGeough said. Sinn Fein representative or abusers were “exiled” to “safe that he had been informed of acknowledged that he had huge step for victims and sup- The day before Cllr Mc- member of the public to con- houses” in Louth, Donegal or the allegations made by two been made aware of the alle- ported their decision. Geough’s statement was is- vene an investigation when Dublin. brothers from Louth against an IRA member.
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A Dundalk dance teacher has described winning a global KPop competition in South Korea as a ‘life changing event’.
Kelly Murnaghan and her dance crew entered the competition last August on a whim, but little did they know that they would end up performing in front of 25,000 screaming South Korean fans on one of South Korea’s national television stations. scribe a wave of new South in Dublin hired interpreters tech rehearsals and camera
“It’s been completely sur- Korean pop music which has and language coaches for the rehearsals. real,” says Kelly, who spoke to exploded in popularity since girls, ader re-shooting a vid- “We also had to practice the Democrat just ader land- the release of the ‘Gangnam eo and making improvements, singing in Korean and trying ing Ireland. Style’ song in 2012, which they learned that they would to learn bits of the language
“We never thought we had swept the pop charts the flown out to South Korean to for television experiences.” a chance of winning.” world over. compete. “But everyone was so help-Kelly, a teach- A Youtube vid- “ We were over the moon to ful and they all knew we were er at Funky Feet “We were over the eo of their first just to get to Korea. All our ex- really tired. It was such an inon entered the Coe the ’s Road com- , moon Korea just to !” get to the can social be viewed media on , the penses Korean were Embassy paid by . KBS and tense The week big ! moment ” for GGC her p et dance i t io n all w girl i th Kelly Murnaghan group and features dancing the at and “First we got we to landed see some in Seoul sights , they came got on Sunday to perform night in , when front Kelly Murnaghan. d a n c e g ro u p, the Grand Canal there and then in Changwon. of over 25,000 K-Pop fans in GGC Crew. Docks in Dublin. It was the bifgest culture Changwon sport arena.
“We set the band up to en- “That was great but then we shock in our lives, especially The girls, which includ- tion, including entries from The girl returned last to a ter the competition. Origi- were told that they (KBS, the the food! ed Lisa Craddock, Jennifer America, the UK, Australia, rapturous welcome at Dublin nally we sent in a video of our South Korean television sta- “But there was a huge Purdy, Niamh Carroll, Ali Japan, Chile, Finland, Mexi- airport. dance, but then we had to go tion) wanted us to sing, which amount of work to be done. Flood, Kellie Murnaghan, co, Greece and even Mongolia. “It’s been one of the best through a number of different was a huge shock as none of us We were up really early, had Jessie McGovern and Sally- “It was surreal when we experiences of my life. It’s rounds.” speak Korean obviously!” to do loads of rehearsals, in- Anne Burke, had beat off a won. It was beyond our wild- been a life changing experi-K-Pop is a term used to de- The South Korean embassy cluding dress rehearsals, truly global field of competi- est dreams!” ence!”
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TwoDundalk Democrat morn ing.The book is available later in July 1980. www,dundalkdemocrat.ie stories made the book: “Giant in all good book shops and on slugs invade Dundalk’ and ‘‘Re- from all major online retailers. lief as Kenny Jumper returned’. The new book from Ronan Casey. NEWS
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Cole;e from Fr Murray Park takes on her first Dublin marathon
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ami.connolly@dundalkdemocrat.ie my brother Derek and neigh- “I feel now is the time to bour MaW McAlevey.” give a liWle back aYer all the Dundalk native ColeDe Woods ceived ColeWe a kidney ’s brother transplant Derek re a - Beaumont amazing work Hospital the IKA do and for Miele was one of over 14,000 few years ago and her friend their patients.” people who took part in in yes- and publican MaW McAlevey, You can still donate to terday’s Dublin City Marathon. who runs The Railway Tav- Coletee’s cause by lo[ging on ern, has enjoyed a good qual- to www.ika.ie/coleWe-miele-ColeWe, who is from Fr Mur- ity of life since his receiving dublin-city-marathon. ray Park but lives in Castlebel- his kidney transplant over 20 If anyone wishes to relingham, was joined by some years . ceive an organ donor card of her running friends from Sadly this kidney has re- simply freetext the word DOthe North East Runners in cently failed which means NOR to 50050 or visit the web-Dundalk . Running to raise that MaW is back on dialysis. site www.ika.ie. money for the Irish Kidney “Exactly ten years this Octo- It is also possible to down-Association, she said want- ber my brother Derek had his load an organ donor card on ed to show her gratitude to transplant with MaW having smartphones by searchthe families of deceased or- his transplant 22 years ago,” ing for ‘Donor ECard’ at the gan donors for kidney trans- ColeWe explained. iphone store or Google Play plants which her brother and “Both Derek and MaW have Store. a friend received. had a liWle setback in the past Your wishes to be an or-“I’ve decided time is right few weeks with Derek having gan donor can also be includto take on the challenge of to go for surgery within the ed on the new format driving Dublin City Marathon and next few weeks. licence which is represented raise money for the Irish Kid- “Meanwhile MaW has to go by Code 115. ColeDe on the far right ran her first marathon yesterday (Monday).
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Event sheep giant rabbits , llama, , alpaca pygmy , goats as well , pet as tre housed while in seasonal the Clanbrassil scents Cen will - Titan the Robot will feature manager O’mahony , “and , Dundalk we hope BIDS eve- Titan the Robot and an animal a small Plus falabella why not pony take and your cart. the permeate Market the Square air around with during the festival. festival ryone will .” enjoy the two-day farm peHing zoo are among own pets along for the animal sweet and savoury “It can be difficult when the aHractions are this year’s blessing on Saturday. tastes catered for at budgets are tight Festival of Light and Culture in Sponsored by PetSafe, this the food market. but I do believe we Dundalk. support FREE Animal of the Farm Louth has Society the full t a i L n iv m e e en nt te i r s - have cessful been in bring suc - - The event, which is the oÿcial for Prevention of Cruelty to o n c e a ga i n ing a number start of the town’s Christmas Animals and donations may be playing an in- of fantastic celebrations, takes place on made to this very worthwhile tegral part in free events Friday and Saturday, 28 and local cause. this festival s u c h a s 29 November with a two-day Those who are busy writ- twith stages t h e A n ipacked programme of events, ing their Letter to Santa will to be located mal Farm, set against the brightly illumi- be interested to know that at the court- Titan the nated buildings of the town the Dundalk Festival of Light house side of the Robot the centre. and Culture will have a desig- Market Square L et te r t o
Celebrations on Friday nated Le\er to Santa Postbox and also on Santa post night will include the switch- this year. Park Street. b ox a n d o f ing on of the town Young letter B lu e course our centre illumina- “We hope as many writers may be Moose will live music, to mas tions tree and Christ along - get people to enjoy as possible the 2 dayelf lucky or two and collect see an - the h ea live d l i mu n e - the complement Dundalk launch with the of official Dun- festival’ to ing be what sackload is sure af- 28 sic November on Friday . kets on Ice etc , . mardalk-on-Ice. ter sackload of post over the Boasting a fantas- “I would en-Titan the Robot, who made two days. Plus rumour has it tic following in Dun- courage everya huge impression last year re- Santa may take time out of his dalk, there’s sure to be a one to spread the turns to Dundalk and will be hectic schedule and turn up great turnout for what is Ire- word about the festival and get meeting his fans both in the to collect some of the post in land’s most in demand cover behind, what is, a main com-Dundalk Town Centre and person. band. tractions that Dundalk Festi- and atmosphere of thetown. munity event in Dundalk’s cal-The Marshes Shopping Cen- After posting your let- A simple walk up the town val of Light and Culture has to The festival will close on endar.” tre over the two days of the ter why not head over to Earl will entertain during the offer plus visiting the many Saturday evening with a spec- Dundalk Festival of Light & Festival. Street where there will be Dundalk Festival of Light & shops in Dundalk. For the two tacular fireworks display at Culture takes place on Friday
This year’s festivals see a plenty to amuse including Culture, Fire eaters, unicy- day Festival there will be a free the Marshes Shopping Cen- 28 and 29 November. number of new a\ractions. carousels and a Disco Dome. clists and other street per- Festival train running through tre, lighting up the Dundalk For further details and reg-
An Animal Farm will be Christmas Markets contin- formers will keep everyone key points between the town skyline ular programme updates ‘like’ held in the Demesne. Visi- ue to be featured at the festi- entertained on the main thor- centre and The Marshes Shop- “The Dundalk Festival of the Facebook Page ‘Dundalk tors to the Farm will have the val. A market showcasingthe oughfare. ping Centre. See Dundalk Lights committee has put a Festival of Light and Culture chance to see many different best of local cra_s and offer- Don’t worry if your feet get from a different perspective lot of effort into this exten- and follow the Festival of Twitanimals including chickens, ing unique gift ideas will be a bit weary enjoying all the at- and soak in the lights, aromas sive programme,” said Edel ter @dlkfestival.
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bitesthedust A 28-year-old man who had vehicle on the road and did had two previous driving not know that a valeting area disqualifications imposed was a public place within the on him was caught driving The meaning court of was the law told . the de-The annual Halloween fire- Ardee body has replaced it again when he drove a vehi- fendant had been disqualiworks night in Ardee will not but its budget has not yet been cle across the forecourt of fied for four years in 2010 go ahead this year because implemented, so the sky will a petrol station but did not and disqualified again last funding is not available. remain dark over Ardee this know that this was a public year for six years. Judge held The fi at reworks St Mary display ’s GFC which ground is “ Halloween The money . will not be there,” place and that he was not to Flann perform Brennan 120 ordered hours com him - every year, was paid for by the said independent Cllr Jim entitled to do it, Dundalk Dis- munity service in lieu of six Ardee Town Council which Tenanty, chairman Ardee Mu- trict court heard. months’ imprisonment. has now been abolished. nicipal District. Mark Riordan, Kingswood, He put the case back to 21 The event was introduced “It is because of the changeo- Rock Road, Dundalk, faced a January 2015. some years back as a response ver in local government. But number of motoring charges that to the was anti rampant -social behaviour at Hallow- do we something will have the special money for the to qualified including and driving having while no dis in- - COURT COVERAGE een in previous years. youngsters at Christmas.” surance. +TURN TO PAGE 26 FOR COVERAGE The council wanted a family Fine Gael councillor Dolores Solicitor Conor Breen said FROM THIS WEEK’S DUNDALK CIRÎ night out and organised the Minogue who is also a mem- his client was not driving the CUIT COURT ....... annual event which became ber of Ardee municipal couna huge success with childrne cil, has also expressed regret dressing up for the event. that the firework night will not A new municipal district of go ahead. Cllr Jim Tenanty Colour & cut Full head of hilites Cut & blowdry €50 & cut €99 €30
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The Cooley Kickams annual firework display is this Friday, 31 October at 7pm. Every year it is a great success and the Cooley club welcomes any members of neighbouring clubs, Cuchulainn Gaels and St. Patricks, who would like to aZend.
Cooley kickboxing
Kickboxing in the Cooley Kickams Sports Complex will begin soon with sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. LiZle Dragons Kickboxing for 4-6 year olds is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.45-6pm, 7-13 year olds are from 6.30 to 7.30pm and senior Kickboxing/fitness from One of the murals at Quay Street depicting the entrance to Connick’s coal yard. 7.30-8.30 pm. Quay Street art work Bird talk in the Spirit Store
provesarealsuccess Breffni Martin will deliver an illustrated talk entitled ‘The Love Life of Birds’ at 8pm on Monday, 3 Novem- G545 Y365 view and . architectural point of also Dundalk played a Tidy major Towns role in has the this a concern project of has local been people warmly so Store ber upstairs . The talk at the will Spirit cover gene.yore@dundalkdemocrat.ie This is a series of com- seVing up of the anti-dog foul- welcomed throughout the lo- the fascinating variety and missioned photographs and ing devices in the town. cality . complexity of the love life The Quay Street refurbish- original murals buildings which recreate in the Quay the March The project and has was proved set up suc last - launched Last year Dundalk a very successful Tidy Towns nesting of birds , covering display, courtship territory, ment project in Dundalk Street area. cessful. It includes an anti-dog Dundalk Tourism DVD which and rearing young. carried out by Dundalk Tidy Research was carried out to fouling audio device. was a collaboration between Entry is free. Towns and the former town ensure the refurbishment was The areas included are: Ice Dundalk Tidy Towns and the council has been completed. an as historical accurate as and possible architectural from Castletown House Hill, Road Philip , St Street Mary’s , at Creative DkIT. Media department
RedemptoristOrdertalk point of view. road, Fair Green, Mount Av- It has been used successfully The project consists of a The rejuvenation project enue, the Navvy Bank, River- on tourism websites to proseries of commissioned pho- was undertaken by Dundalk side Walk and Red Barns Road. mote Dundalk not just in Iretographs and murals which Tidy Towns group on some old The message is: Keep Dundalk land but around the world. FR Clermont McManus will give a talk on the history of recreate the original buildings buildings. clean and tidy. The group also launched a the Redemptorist Order in Dundalk in St. Gerard’s Hall in the area. It’s an example of what can This area is being monitored coluring book designed to beside the St. Joseph’s Church on Wednesday, October 29 A great deal of research was be done on a collaborative ba- for dog fouling. the fine for promote the town and it also at 8pm. carried out to ensure the re- sis to enhance the environs. allowing your dog to foul in a carried an anti-liVer message. The Order was founded in Dundalk in 1876 by the Most furbishment was as accurate It shows the area as it was public place is €150. The book was sponsored by Rev. Dr. McGeZigan. Everyone is welcome to aZend the as possible from a historical in the mid 20th century. Dog fouling has long been MaVhews Coaches. talk which is being presented by the Old Dundalk Society.
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Council pushed ahead with €1.1m land purchase without department funding
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This week the Dundalk Democrat examines in detail how Louth County Council proceeded with a €1.1 million purchase of land using council funds, despite no green light for its funding from the Department of Environment, Housing, Local Government and the Gaeltacht (DEHLG).
The four acre plot of land at Plaster, Kilkerley was purchased in 2008 for social housing despite numerous questions being raised along the way about the price paid for it, its suitability and why the plot of land was chosen for such a project.
Documents obtained by the Dundalk Democrat show the purchase of the land pro- The plot of land in Kilkerley which remains idle, and has done so since it was purchased for €1.1million. ceeded despite numerous council executives raising concerns about the land’s charges, they would be selling gue the case with the Dept. in project was to be fully funded overall cost of the project had ing source prior to Departsuitability for development for €400+. Would you pay this due course”, adding that any by the department. been estimated at €4.3 mil- ment approval was suogested and despite the fact that the for a semi-detached house?” shortfall in funding between Fr Conlon stated in an email lion. This estimate would rise by Louth County Council execplanned development did By October the price what the council pay for the sent to Patsy Fitzsimons, he to €4.8 million and eventually utives, and an email was sent not meet a number of the De- had dropped to €1.1 million, land and funding would be stated that the “deficit greatly €5.3 million. to a number of executives quepartment of Environment, though Mr Curran once again recouped through selling off inhibits the imagination and In July 2008 ,Louth Coun- rying where such funds could Housing, Local Government told the priest that it was “too a ‘couple of affordable/private creativity that such a project ty Council made its first sub- be found. and the Gaeltacht’s (DEHLG) expensive”, as the private sec- houses’. demands” and “I would urge mission to the Department. In July 2009, Department guidelines for the project. tor wouldn’t pay it. The County Manager’s re- that you make immediate and In response the DEHLG out- officials and Louth County
The project started back in Crucially, the plot was al- sponse to this suogestion was urgent representations to the lined reservations about the Council were having discus-2006, with the establishment so not zoned for residential “That sounds great!”. Department”. project including the number sions around the suitability of Kilkerley Housing Asso- development, having been Five days later on May 28 By August 21 2007, the pur- of units involved, the need for of the project. The Departciation who wanted to build classed Zone 5 under the 2007, the sale was agreed in chase of the land had been housing in the area, the inevi- ment’s key concern accordhousing for the elderly in Kil- Louth County Development principle, and by July a depos- completed, still without a table contravention of the De- ing to County Council Senior kerley. Plan. it of €110,000 was paid. commitment from the DEHLG velopment Plan, and the lack Project Manager Paul Kelly
Heading the association In November 2006 an in- A few weeks later, Louth to fund the project. of infrastructure in Kilkerley was the lack of services in the was Fr Malachy Conlon, who ternal memo from Execu- County Council Senior En- The housing association to cater for that number of village for 20 housing units. was the driving force behind tive Planner Laura Ward gineer Raymond McKenna had envisaged that the devel- homes. The delay was of some conthe the purchase 4.4 acres of of Crucially the plot view expressed that such the vey would on carry the site out . the He fi split rst sur the - lage opment square would with include a “shop, clinic a vil- to start In March construction 2009, the of idea the sociation cern to Kilkerley . In a leler Housing to Louth Asland, and went was not zoned for a de ve l o p - site into two sections, X and and communal space”, and the project using another fund- County Council in October on to negotiate residential ment would not Y, and described part Y, which the purchase be- development “therefore be consisted of roughly half the tween the land- p e r m i tte d o n site, as “swamp area, heavily owner and the t h e s e l a n d s”. overgrown and largely inaccouncil. This effectively meant a ma- cessible.”
The land itself, which was terial contravention of the De- The land had been purat the time owned by a local velopment Plan was needed chased for €275,000 per acre. farmer, is in the heart of Kil- if the project was to go ahead. Another major difficulty kerley. In May 2007, executives to arise from the proposed
Fr Conlon had begun nego- then met with representatives developed was highlighted in tiations with the farmer who from the department who ex- January 2008, when Fr Conlon owned the land and an asking pressed their reservations was told that the maximum price of €1.5 million was on the about the project. Yet despite threshold for department table, a price Director of Serv- these reservations, by the 23rd funding for the purchasing ices Michael Curran immedi- of May, it was suogested that of a plot for a development ately shot down. the council push ahead with of this kind was €40,000 per
In an email to Fr Conlon, the purchase of the site with- unit. This would mean that at Curran stated: “He (the land- out the green light for funding a price of €1.1 million, 28 units owner) won’t get these mon- from the department. would have to be built. ies in the private sector as In an email to then County The housing association’s they will only get ten houses Manager Martina Maloney, plan at this stage was to build at max at site A.” and “...they Senior Executive Oÿcer Pat- 20 two bedroomed houswould cost approx [sic] 150+ to sy Fitzsimons said “My recom- es for use by elderly people, build and site (would cost) cost mendation was to go ahead which would have resulted in 150 along with development and buy in any event and ar- a shortfall of €315,000 if the SPECIAL REPORT
‘I want Louth County Council to have a full inquiry into why this purchase went ahead.’ 2009. Fr Conlon wrote vent- of the site confirmed our be- put questions to Louth Coun-
CllrTomásSharkey ing frustrations at the pace lief that it was going to be ap- ty Council regarding the purof the project. “Surely, if the proved. “ chase of the site without Department had such strong Fr Conlon said that the as- department funding as well reservations about this de- sociation was not aware that as future plans for the site , velopment, their concerns the purchase was to go ahead but no response was forthshould have been raised with without the Department giv- coming. Louth Council at the outset ing the green light for funding A spokesperson for Deand certainly before the the for the project. partment told the paper on site was purchased.” Fr Conlon says the “the fig- Friday: “If a site was purchased However reservations had ures were largely managed by Louth County Council for been raised and the council by the council” and were the whatever reason, then any ishad continued with the pur- ‘market value’ but admits that sues re the decision made, the chase. it struck him as odd that he basis for the decision, the use The final meeting on the was the man to negotiate the of the site, etc. are maVers for development was held in Oc- price with the land owner. them. tober, aYer which the project “I was enthusiastic about “The Department does not was permanently put on hold. the project, as was the board direct any County Council in The site now lies idle in Kil- at the time and we wanted to such matters. The Departkerley. do anything to move it for- ment deals with all applica-The Dundalk Democrat ward. tions under its social housing spoke to Fr Conlon, who was “It was never made clear to programmes based on objectransferred from Kilkerley to me at the time why, given the tive assessment criteria and Cooley in 2011. He says the fail- fact that council had approved technical assessment. ure of the project was a ‘huge such an expenditure, that the “How projects are selected The land as it stands today. disappointment’ to the hous- funding wasn’t made available and prioritised prior to being ing association. to complete the project. submiVed to the Department “I have no involvement in “We checked the need in are again maVers for each in- Martina Moloney as to why land which was not zoned, had ous regulations and criteria. It it since I’ve been transferred the area (for homes for older dividual local authority.” she signed off on this pur- road visibility problems and seems the criteria for this land to Cooley and have no input at people) and we believed there Cllr Tomás Sharkey had chase. question marks over its drain- were ignored. all since I leY. was suÿcient need in the ar- raised the issue of the land at “I want Louth County age was bought for a price that “We in Sinn Féin are proud “I was very disappointed ea. It was also an opportunity previous council meetings. Council to have a full inquiry a Director of Services believed of the fact that we question acand the board were very dis- to create a sense of communi- “The €1.1m used to buy the into why this purchase went was too high. tions of the Council. We have appointed. ty in Kilkerley. Our motivation land belonged to the people ahead. I want the Public Ac- “This happened at a time in the past been prevented “We were confident for a was very definitely communi- of Louth. There are serious counts CommiVee of the Dáil when disabled applicants for from asking questions by our good while that we were going ty orientated.” questions to be answered by to call the officials responsi- house adaptations were re- political opponents.” to get funding. The purchase The Dundalk Democrat our former County Manager ble to account for the fact that quired to comply with rigor-
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Dundalk Chamber of Commerce president Paddy Matthews braved the elements as he spent a nigth sleeping rough to raise €6,500 in aid of a homelessness charity.
And big-hearted Paddy isn’t stopping there, after spending one of the harshest nights of the year sleeping on cardboard and being lashed Samantha Leslie from Castle Leslie by the elements in Dublin’s and Paddy MaNhews Iveagh Gardens.
Paddy’s aim is to raise ception tent. €10,000 for Focus Ireland by “The ground was very sog-Christmas and the MaYhews gy and the bi]gest issue was Coach Hire managing direc- finding somewhere semitor is confident of achieving firm to put down your cardthat aim. board.
“The weather was brutal – “However, once that was er there word was for no oth it,” - ‘The weather was gradually sorted, the eased rain said Paddy of the brutal - there was off and we just Paddy MaNhews, managing director of MaNhews Coach Hire, who joined other business leaders in sleeping out in Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens for Focus Ire- recent storm- no other word’ got the occasion- land’s Shine A Light Night. Ireland l a s h e d Fo Shine c u s Paddy Ma5hews al soaking “ Yo u r . f ac e around you. But this is what for the people who have con- Christmas and can be made Focus Ireland aim to break A Light Night, and arms were people who are homeless tributed so far and hope to hit at www.focusireland.ie in the the cycle of homelessness by where he joined other busi- exposed from the sleeping have to go through. a target of €10,000 by Christ- sponsor a participant in the giving people access to inness leaders in raising much- bag, and you just had to keep “I had a bed to come home mas. Shine A Light section. formation, housing, childneeded funds for the charity. drying yourself off as best you to the next day – the tragedy “I was blown away by the “Alternatively, donations care and a range of education
“The rain was lashing, the could. for these people is that there spirit of the staff at MaYhews made out to Focus Ireland services throughout Dublin, wind howling and the last “I got about an hour’s sleep is little or no respite from who all went beyond expecta- can be sent to me at MaYhews Cork, Kilkenny, Limerick, thing that we wanted to do – it’s not a sound sleep as you these conditions. tions in their donations. Coach Hire, Callenberg, Inni- Sligo, Waterford, Clare and was leave the safety of the re- are conscious of everything “I am extremely grateful “Donations are open until skeen, Monaghan.” Wexford.
Relay For Life
raised to date by Over €350,000 PHOTO: ARTHUR KINAHAN
Relay For Life
The fifth Relay For Life in Dun- This year’s event was kicked dalk took place over the bank off on Sunday a[ernoon with holiday weekend at the Dun- of a special honour cancer . survivors’ lap dalk Race Course Stadium. The event not only gives com-To date the event has raised munities a chance to celebrate over €350,000 for Irish Can- the lives of people who have cer Society. baYled cancer but to remem-This year’s event was bi]ger ber lost loved ones, and fight and better than ever with a back against the disease. large number of teams sign- “Our aim is to help raise funds ing up and running a range so that lives can continue to be of fund raising events to help saved”, Paul Carson, chair of raise money for the Irish Can- Relay For Life Dundalk and cer Society. North East said. Relay For Life events involve “This was an even bi]ger event a 24-hour walking relay for than years gone by and raised which funds are raised in sup- much needed money.” port of the fight against cancer.
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newCarlingfordestate Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has urged graduates to consider a career in the public service. The Government has lifted the moratorium on public service recruitment in a targeted and focused way and is I:8 C:96578 now providing opportunities for ian 042 .cameron 9395606 @dundalkdemocrat.ie graduates and those at the early
stages of their careers. Louth County Council chair- sitions “At least are to 250 be filled graduate over po the - man Cllr Oliver Tully carried next two years. These include out a tree planting ceremony 50 graduates in the civil service, at the oÿcial opening of ten 15 specialist economists in the new family homes at Carling- Irish Government Economic ford last Friday. and and Evaluation 200 graduates Service in the (IGEES wider )
Cuchulainn Heights is public service. a partnership project be- “Recruitment for some of tween Louth County Council these positions has begun and and Túath Housing Associa- details are available on www. tion which has resulted in the publicjobs.ie. Closing dates for long term leasing of ten new receipt of applications are 28th homes in Carlingford. October 2014 for the graduate
“I am delighted to stand economist competition, and here today alongside Túath 30th October 2014 for the Pub-Housing who have worked lic Service Graduate campaign. tirelessly with my colleagues “It is encouraging that public in Louth County Council to sector recruitment has begun by deliver ten houses of a very targeting graduates and young high standard,” Cllr Oliver people and giving them oppor-Tully said at Friday’s opening. tunities to contribute to the
The not-for-profit housing future of the country, while proassociation were on hand to viding them with stable employpromote the importance of ment. The Public Appointments collaborative working to meet Service is focused on securing the ever increasing need for the highest quality candidates social housing throughout Cllr Oliver Tully taking part in the tree planting ceremony at the opening of the new houses in Carlingford. for these positions and here in the country. According to Louth, we have a ready supply Túath’s spokesperson, Bron- to provide ten homes within deliver these homes. We were for families in County Louth,” ward this proposal to Louth of highly skilled graduates from agh D’Arcy, the key to the suc- an area of significant housing delighted to receive approv- he said. County Council to lease units DKIT. I would encourage anyone cess of the project was the need,” Cllr Tully said. “I would al to lease these properties The need for social hous- at Cuchulainn Heights. In ear- who is interested to consider collaboration between Louth like to give particular thanks from O’Hare and McGovern ing is at an all-time high in ly 2014, the collaborative ef- this route as a career. County Council, Department to the council and the Depart- and see ten households off Louth with a housing waiting forts of Túath, Louth County “In addition to opportuniof the Environment, Commu- ment for the Environment, the housing waiting list and list of 4,500 applicants and Council, O’Hare and McGov- ties for graduates, interviews nity and Local Government, Community and Local Gov- in their new home. the lack of suitable units in ern and the Department of for approximately 300 Clerical Túath Housing and the Devel- ernment for their efforts in “I look forward to work- Carlingford has been a grow- the Environment, Commu- Oÿcer roles, which will also be oper, O’Hare and McGovern. facilitating this leasing initi- ing with Túath Housing in the ing issue in recent years. In nity and Local Government filled over the next two years are
“We have worked together ative and supporting Túath to future to deliver more homes response, Túath brought for- led to the successful delivery. currently underway. “
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Last week saw Dundalk Insti- to change this.” explained Andrew Griÿths talked about “We have research capacity, tute of Technology throw open Edel Healy, Head of School of the importance of volunteer- life-long learning opportunitheir doors to the community Health and Science. ing in all aspects of our society ties and a large team of stusector as they launched Com- Edel and staff from across and how much the volunteer dents and staff. We are already munity Connect at DkIT. the College and the Region- gets back from getting in- hugely involved in fund-rais-
“DkIT has been a driving al Development Centre are volved. ing for the local community force for good in the North seeking to create a clear way President of the Student through college events and East for the last 40 years. We for the community and volun- Volunteer Society, Rebecca campaigns. But now we want have played an active role in tary sector in the North East to Somers and lecturer, Anne- community groups from right community life in cross-bor- tap in to the resources at DkIT. Marie McHugh delivered a across the North East to talk to der projects, arts, sport, di- The launch event, called brilliant joint speech on the us about the challenges they versity, aging and life-long Community Connect at DkIT: opportunities that volunteer- face and how we might help.” learning. But not everyone in Engaging People, featured a ing presents for students and Working in conjunction they the community can get involved knows with how ing seminar and experienced with a host of speakers inspir- staff Edel . explained the vision Louth with John Volunteer Cotterell Centre of , the the (l-r) Pictured at the launch of CommunityConnect@DkIT.ie are Kate DkIT and access the resourc- from across the campus and for what Community Con- event also featured the first Morris (Campus Engage), Irene McCausland (RDC), John Cottrell es that we have here. Com- the voluntary sector. nect at DkIT will be and how ever DkIT Staff and Student (Louth Volunteer Centre), Dr Edel Healy and Bernadette Brereton munity Connect at DkIT aims Chair of Governing Body it might evolve in the future. Volunteer Fair. (DkIT) “THE COMPLETE INSULATION COMPANY” • CAVITY WALL INSULATION • ATTIC INSULATION • FLOOR INSULATION • AIR TIGHTNESS • TIMBERFRAME INSULATION • 25 YEAR GUARANTEE • SPRAY FOAM INSULATION USE MEEGAN INSULATIONS & SAVE MONEY, SAVE HEAT & LIVE IN COMFORT GRANTS STILL AVAILABLE Tel:0429378470/0879537426 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US ON ANY OF THE BELOW Email : info@meeganinsulations.Ie TALK TO US
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ATasteofLouthreturnsto The next Mumstown parent and baby coffee morning will take place on Thursday, 6 November from 10am to 12 noon
theMarshesnextmonth at the Bagel Bar in the Marshes Shopping Centre. There will be a free bouncy castle for the kids, product samples including skincare goodies and free bagel bites from Bagel Bar There will also be a chance to enter the monthly raffle when you make purchase at Bagel Bar. This event is free for all parents, child-minders, grand- PHOTO: ARTHUR KINAHAN able to get involved in the ac- parents and anyone who is looking a\er children. There is A>: C;<<;??= tion with a colouring compe- no need to book, just come along. ami.connolly@dundalkdemocrat.ie tition. For further details see www.mumstown.ie. The poster to be coloured will
Fibromyalgiasupport Considered to be an annual schools be distributed in the Louth to all area primary and event at this stage, the popu- a prize giving ceremony will lar ‘A Taste of Louth’ returns be held over the weekend. The to Marshes Shopping Centre competition is sponsored by Dundalk Fibromyalgia Support Group are holding their on Saturday, 15 and Sunday 16 dalk the Crowne . Plaza hotel, Dun- local next meeting community on Wednesday oÿces at The , 5 November Ramparts, at Dundalk 7.30pm . in the November. The festival is organised by There will be a talk on nutrition, given by the resident The aim of A Taste of Louth is the parents and friends of the naturopathic nutritionist. to celebrate the high quality Cross Border Orchestra of Ire- The same talk was held in the past and was very well and diversity of superb local land and is supported by the aYended so please book your place early as places are artisan food producers and Dundalk Institute of Tech- limited. You can book your place by contacting Anne at the versatility, talent and skill nology, Dundalk Chamber of 087-9750899. of local craW producers. Commerce and the Louth Eco- These meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every In addition the Chefs Kitchen nomic Forum. month and the group wish to raise awareness of the syn- will be free to the public with If you are a trader and would drome and give people a beYer understanding. cookery demonstrations from like to take part in the artisan
Suicideawarenessnight local chefs throughout the food and craft fair, or if you weekend. are interested in becoming a There will also be some great sponsor of this event, please prizes to be won on the day. contact Martina Morrow via A whole host of top class arti- email info@tatseoflouth.ie or Louth GAA are hosting a Safetalk Suicide Alertness night san producers from the north by telephoning 086-6005306. in St. Patrick’s Clubrooms at Lordship on Tuesday, 11 No- east will feature at the festi- Martina and Brian Morrow at one of the previous years of the festival. Above all, please come and see vember. val to ensure that you can get for yourself the high quality Anyone interested in aYending are asked to contact 087- everything you need for the Scrumptious Homebaked The county’s secondary and food and crafts that are pro- 8052389. Christmas season- from local Cookies and Cookie Dough, primary schools can get in- duced here in the wee county culinary delights to bespoke Chapel Cross Cakes – Bespoke volved with the cup cake com- with such skill and care.
Books,bagandblingsale crafts and unique gifts ideal Celebration Cakes, Emma’s petition which is being run for Keep an eye on the festival for family and friends. Eco Soy Candles, Red Dog secondary school students. website at www.tasteoflouth. The event is once again grate- Foods - Chilli Sauces & Jams, This popular annual event ie and their Facebook page for ful to have been sponsored by Coole Swan – Cream Liquor, has traditionally seen entries news of other traders who will Marshes Shopping Centre and Keogh’s Crisps, Lily’s Tea of a very high standard and joining the food and craW fair. Women’s Aid Dundalk are holding a books, bag and bling McArdle Meats. Shop, The CraWy Fraulein and the judges are looking for- You can also follow them on sale this Friday, 31 October and Saturday, 1 November in Local artisan producers par- Shell’s DriWwood to name but ward to seeing what creations twitter using the handle @ the Longwalk Shopping centre (beside Welby’s). ticipating at the event include a few. students will whip up in the tasteoflouth. They are asking people to donate any old books and un- Daisy’s Pantry – Homemade There is something for every- kitchen this year. wanted bags or bling to the sale. All proceeds go to the Jams & Chutneys, Kookee – one at this festival. Local primary schools will be women and children who use their service.
THE WIDER VIEW: Is it too early to have Christmas decorations up in shops?
Eimear Curtin and Adam Daly hit the Marshes to find out what your views
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“No I don’t think it’s too early. “‘I think from the 31st of October “Yes I think it’s too early to have “Y es, just go home and turn on the “Possibly, but if you owned a shop, “Yes it is definitely too early for the It makes people happy and people onwards is okay, for Christmas them up. telly, it’s been Christmas films for you’d want to sell them, everyone decorations to be up. need to start buying presents.” decorations but anything before It’s not even Halloween yet.” the last two weeks. has their own reasons.” Especially for the kids’ sake. that is too early.” Christmas should be like a leap I have four kids and it’s all they’ve year, once every four years.” been going on about.” TALK TO US
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Dundalk PHOTO SUBMITTED competition The annual Soapbox competition at Louth county libraries will take place
blooddonors at Drogheda library on Thursday 5 November. The motion for debate in
needed this year’s event is “The Internet does more harm than good” and is open to both under and over 18’s. Anyone interested in taking part in this event There will be an opportu- The Irish Blood Transfu- should contact Drogheda nity to give blood at the IBTS sion Service (IBTS) provides Library Tel: 041-9876162. mobile clinics which will be the blood and blood prod- Pick up an entry form in various Dundalk locations ucts needed in hospitals to at your local library, or next week. help these patients. email libraryhelpdesk@ The first clinic will be at So far this year Our Lady louthcoco.ie. the Fiarways Hotel on the of Lourdes Hospital, Droghe- You can also register Dublin Road on Monday, da has required 2,145 units online at www.europe- 3 November from 5pm to in 2014. direct.ie @ 6.30pm. The 8.30pm. You can donate blood event has previously The clinic will be station if you are fit and healthy, aaracted huge interest at the Crowne Plaza Hotel aged between 18 and 65 (be- from schools. Dundalk on Tuesday, 4 and tween 65 and 70 years if you from Wednesday 5pm to 8 , . 5 30 November pm. years have donated ) over 7st in .12 the lbs last (50 ten kg) Christmas show be at The the chanc clinic e at to the donate Clan will Na last and 90 have days not . donated in the and dinner dance nGael GAA Centre on the Ec- You must eat at least a Owen Gray’s Christmas co Road on Thursday, 6 No- light snack in the three hours show and dinner dance The fifteen St Louis students who competed in the region heats of the Poetry Aloud competition. vember from 5pm to 8.30pm. before donating. will take place in Dun-
StLouisgirls Please make a special ef- For further details, please dalk Golf Club on Friday, fort to come along on these contact John Healy, area 12 December. Special days. manager at the Ardee Re- guests will include Paddy One in four people will gional Oÿce on 041-6859994 Cole, Paudie Breen, Tom need a blood transfusion at or the lo-call Donor informa- O’Rourke and Rocabilly
impressat some point in their lives. tion line at 1850-731137. Stars Reily and the Moon Every day, patients in hos- You can also visit www. Rockers. Tickets are €40 pitals throughout Ireland re- giveblood.ie. which include your meal. quire blood transfusions. To booking contact 087-9440042 or Dundalk Golf
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poetrycontest Triduum Mass in disease A meeting ) Louth of the Area COPD Branch (chronic will obstructive take place in pulmonary the Confer- the Friary ence Centre, Coaage Hospital, Drogheda on Friday, 7 No- The Triduum in honour vember at 2.30pm. of St Martin de Porres This meeting is open to anyone affected by COPD whether will take place at the A@< C=>>=AA? competed at the heats. All four senior students se- it’s somebody that has or is caring for a person/relative. Friary from Saturday, 1 ami.connolly@dundalkdemocrat.ie Juniors recited a prescribed cured their place at the re- Also, if anybody is suffering from asthma or other breath- November to Monday, 3 poem (‘Heirloom’ by Gerard gional finals in the National ing related illnesses are also welcome to aaend. November. Mass times Smyth) and one other poem Library in Dublin also. are 10am and 6.15pm on Fifteen St. Louis students chosen by the students them- Of the ten students going SPOTTED ON THE footpath Saturday, 12am on Sun- competed in the regional Ciara selves. Duffy Three , junior Kerri students McKen- , from through the to heats the regional seven fi were nals on day Monday and 10am (anointing and 6.15pm of heats of the prestigious ‘Po- na, Elena O’Kereke, made it from St Louis. the sick). etry Aloud’ competition which through to the regional finals The students were mentored The preacher is Fr Mau- was held recently in Mullin- in the National Library, Dublin by their English teachers rice Colgan OP. gar. In at the the end senior of November category . com- The Deirdre Louis Smith girls and Lynne did them Rice - . the Eleven junior students category competed with four in students petition recited was stiff a prescribed and again them selves the proud best and of luck we in wish the Charity event for students in the senior cate- poem (‘St. Kevin and the regional finals in the National Simon Community gory. Blackbird’ by Seamus Heaney) Library next month. Over one hundred students and a chosen one. The annual ladies lunch and fashion show in aid
MusiceveningatStadium of Dundalk Simon Community, will take place on Sunday, 30 November at the Ballymascanlon Hotel at 12pm. There will be a Dundalk Stadium is hosting pany. This delightful musi- ception and canapés. This champagne reception, an evening of music, song and cal experience will feature evening i s pleasantly priced at live music and a fashion exquisite cuisine in Champi- many cherished movies mo- €60pp to include wine recep- show featuring clothes November on’s Restaurant 2014. on Sunday 30 Lakme ments, ’ with s ethereal highlights Flower such Duet as and tion, operatic canapés, performance tasting menu . Drugs paraphernalia Kids from , Neola Tony Mc , Ozone Donnell , Tag Guests will be treated to beau- from True Romance, and Mo- Reservations: Dundalk Sta- A horrified reader sent in photos of used needles on the and Rapport. Tickets are tiful arias and ensembles zart’s Sull’aria . dium on (042) 9334438 Ext.1, footpath in the Avenue Road area over the weekend. €50 and can be got at the performed by the superbly The evening begins as 5pm or bookings@dundalkstadi- “I just want to let people know what is happening around shops or hotel reception. talented Opera Theatre Com- with a sparkling wine re- um.com this area, some young child could pick these up,” the read- Contact Johanna at 087-er stated 7811581 for details. ‘WHERE SERVICE COMES FIRST’
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Applicationsare in 2014. This is an increase on the six held Interested parties should for all of 2013, but a marked decline on the 28 held in 2009. (1) register now as a supplier on the etenders website the Details Department of the statistics of Enterprise were released last week by invited for the (2) immediately set-up automatic business alerts (for transport-
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GeneralManager 25 The companies figures released visited Louth show that with in the 2010 IDA , 60171000-7 Hire of passenger cars with driver compared to 26 in 2011 and 12 in 2012. The statistics released also reveal that a ed total by of the 1,802 IDA full in Louth time jobs while are a total support of 23 - Treoraithe/Oifigigh This companies is an increase are IDA on clients the 2009 in the fi county gure of . (Magnet Centre Dundalk) ( Eolais Poist Shealadacha Shéasúracha ) supported 20 companies by the . That IDA year in Louth 1,317 . jobs were Ogra Dun Dealgan Community Training Centre Tá Treoraithe/Oifigigh Eolais Shéasúracha á Noting that the full figures for 2014 were n-earcú ag Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí. not yet available, Minister for Enterprise This programme requires suitable candidates with fosta Tabhair íocht do shealadach d’aire, le do ach thoil d’iarrth , nach óir dtairgfear í rathúla he and Action Innovation Plan Richard for Jobs Bruton 2014 includes said that a strong management skills who are flexible, multi- de bhun an chomórtais seo. commitment to develop a framework for disciplined and experienced in leading quality training Ba chóir go mbeidís seo a leanas ag iarrthóirí ar spéis leo an obair seo – a Regional Enterprise Strategy to beVer and education provision for early school leavers.A high • feasacht ar oidhreacht, velopment integrate the agencies efforts of and the other enterprise regional de- degree of motivation and commitment to a student- • • scileanna taithí bhainteach maithe cumars oibre, áide, stakeholders in supporting enterprises. centred model of training and education is essential. • cumas maith oibriú mar chuid d’fhoireann, be “My developed intention on is that a pilot the basis framework initially will , fo- All details and application form available from • líofacht sa Ghaeilge le haghaidh Láithreáin Ghaeltachta. cusing on the Midlands region, and in- IARRATAIS: volving the agencies under the remit of www.etbjobs.ie Ba chóir d’iarrthóirí logáil isteach ar www.opw.ie chun an t-iarratas my own Department – Enterprise Ire- a fháil. (Tabhair do d’aire, le do thoil, go mbeidh do sheoladh land, IDA Ireland and the Local Enter- ríomhphoist agus d’uimhir PSP de dhíth ort). D‘fhéadfaí iarrthóirí prise Oÿces,” he explained. a chur ar ghearrliosta le haghaidh agallaimh ar bhonn an eolais a “The objective is to enhance synergies chuirtear ar fáil sna foirmeacha iarratais. between the agencies and their client Ní ceadmhach iarratais a sheoladh ar ais ach tríd an bpost agus ní companies and build on the competitive mór dúinn iad a fháil faoi mheán lae, Dé Máirt 11 Samhain 2014 ar strengths of the region to maximise the a dhéanaí. potential for job creation. “The role which other public bodies in Ní ghlacfar le hiarratais dhéanacha. the region can play in working towards Is féidir breathnú ar na téarmaí agus na coinníollacha a bhaineann leis this objective will also be examined as an gceapachán seo ar ár suíomh gréasáin ag www.opw.ie the project develops. The aim is that this framework will serve as a model for other DÍCHÁILEOFAR DUINE MÁ DHÉANTAR STOCAIREACHT. regions of the country.” Is fostóir comhdheiseanna í Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí.
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Kieran’s Avenue Pharmacy opened its doors on 4th partnership between Amy Kieran and Justin Nevin. Amy’s ambition was to be a pharmacist which she has fulfilled. A natural extension was to open her own pharmacy. The result is a modern, bright and spacious premises at the top of the Avenue Road in what was the former Bacon factory building.
The profession is one that runs in Amy’s family with one of her sisters also a qualified pharmacist. Amy enjoys it and loves the interaction with customers and it is that aspect that heavily influenced her decision to open an independent outlet. Amy is keen to embrace the traditional role of the pharmacist in this country who forge a strong and friendly relationship with customers, offering a sensitive and caring listening ear to problems and worries of customers and provide the best professional advice appropriate to each individual in how to deal with sickness, aches and pains, and also how to cope with medical conditions, as well as protect one’s self against malaises, as well as provide a comprehensive prescription dispensing service. Amy intends to do just that. She strongly believes in the health benefits of vitamins and supplements, and taking protective measures against ailments like the common flu. She runs a flu vaccination service which is free of charge to medical card holders or €15 to private patients. Other services provided include delivery of prescriptions, blood pressure measurement One typical example of the way that the pharmacy strives to help customers is the provision of free of charge of “blister packs”. These aid customers by organising their medication into a tray divided into morning, lunch, tea time & night time. They then know when to take their medication and ensures they have taken their medication properly at the times prescribed. Justin hails from nearby Blackrock and currently works in Lavelle Solicitors in Dublin but can be found in the shop most weekends. Amy also has close links with the town with her mother Ruth Roche from Dundalk. She also while her family lived in Ardee, aSended the nearby Grammar School. Amy has six years experience working in the profession, and has a very capable and experienced and friendly staff helping her run her well stocked store . It is fully geared to cater for all the medical, hygiene, skin care, toiletry, cosmetic, and giUware requirements of the large
10%offvoucher surrounding population and of the wider Dundalk catchment area, with a wide selection of all leading and recommended brands in the different sections. Ably assisting her are Lisa Copas who has considerable experience in the pharmacy business in which she has worked for seven years in town and Linda Nevin who provides her particular expertise as a valid from 30th Oct- 1st Nov only qualified beautician. September this year. A joint Amy supports as much made literally as possible on her Irish doorstep made products by local , company including Ovelle skin care , Brooke products & excludes medicines, prescriptions & Shoals skin care organic from Strandhill Irish candles Co. & Sligo diffusers recently and featured Voya premium on RTE organic ’s items already discounted Nationwide.
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Wishing Kieran’s Pharmacy every success The pharmacy stocks Declèor Paris a luxury There is also a sizable first aid department, which aromatherapy skin care range. One to one private carries a wide selection of sports bandages such as consultations and mini treatments can be arranged kinesiology tape. Plus a wide selection of minerals in store. Also from France there is Eau Thermale and vitamins, on which she has special offers as Avène in stock this is a skin care range designed well as good value throughout the store. for problem skin such as psoriasis, eczema etc. The store opens every day, including the weekend, Kieran’s are the first pharmacy in Louth to stock this to suit customers, especially those who work range which is recommended by the dermatology all week, to give them access to a health care department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. professional when they are off work. The opening The pharmacy also carries the MeMeMe & W7 hours are 9am to 6.30 Monday to Wednesday, with make-up range, an extensive choice of jewellery, late opening to 8pm on Thursday and Friday, and This Works Deep Sleep range, Jellycat London on Saturday from 9am to 6pm and on Sunday 11am teddy bears, Avent, Tommee Tippee, bBold, Cocoa to 2pm. Brown, a range of fragrances, and other beauty products.
Opening Offers We offer an emergency service, free secure parking To celebrate the official opening of the and a dedicated pet shop with selected products for pharmacy, a general 10% discount on products small and large animals, all withina facility that has will apply over the week-end beginning been developed for functionality and convenience. Thursday, October 30. Medicines, prescriptions and items already discounted are excluded Christmas stock now in store from the reduction. There will be goody bags, give aways & a raffle throughout the weekend. A representative from Irish organic company Our services Voya will be in store on Thursday between include: 11am and 4pm. Customers are invited to attend Dentistry, and gain some valuable tips and advice. They Laboratory In-House , also might find it worthwhile in other ways. Kennel Wards & Boarding, As part of the opening celebrations a Best Micro Chipping, Dressed Halloween competition for adults and Modern children will be held on the Friday. There will be Operating Theatres, Neutering, Obesity Clinic, Pet Passports, free face painting on Friday between 2-4pm. Puppy Classes, Radiology and Ultrasound Scanning.
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supporterstomarchagainstwaterbills Sinn Fein keeps the pressure on by urging
Water charges up the to matter an individual , and said or a it house was I(% C(&'#$% pay whether . or not they decide to ian 042 .cameron 9395606 @dundaldkemocrat.ie The issue of the controversy over the fall-out of Sinn Fein have said they want was Mairia not Cahill raised ’s at allegations the meet- to unite people against Irish ing. When he spoke, Depu- Water but have fallen short ty Adams stuck firmly to the of asking them not to pay the topic of water charges. controversial charges. clear “Sinn . We Fé are in’s completely message is
At a meeting convened opposed to domestic Water at the Order of Malta Hall, Charges North or South,” Mr Dundalk, a group consisting Adams said. of Deputy Gerry Adams, Cllr The Sinn Fein president Tomás Sharkey and Cllr Edel also claimed that the party Corrigan hosted the meeting was blocking water charges which was largely attended in the North and not merely by members of deferring them. the party and its ‘Sinn Féin govern- “ S i n n Féi n supporters T h e m . e s - ment has blocked in the North the the government North has in party sage from to its sup the - introduction of tro blocked duc t io the n in o f - porters was to domestic Water d o m e s t ic warow in behind Charges and we will ter charges and c the h a rge anti s -water c a m- government reverse them in if this in them we will if reverse in govother paign, than though at- State. state ernment ,” he said in this . Sinn Fein MP Conor Murphy, Cllr Edel Corrigan, Cllr Tomás Sharkey and Deputy Gerry Adams. tend at a protest “We will opon November 1 at the Market pose tooth and nail any at- to citizens and ever mounting erted in communities, on the ter of not just being willing Corrigan also heard Mr Ad-Square, they did not speci- tempt to privatise water taxes on strujgling families. streets and in the Dáil. to pay. ams call for the bijgest posfy an exact tactic for how to services. “Water charges can be de- “With unity of purpose The public meeting was sible number of people from fight the charges and refused “Irish Water has become feated at the ballot box but it and determined action, wa- also addressed by Sinn Féin across Louth to attend the to encourage people not to synonymous with everything is vitally important that cit- ter charges can be defeated.” MP and former Minister for ‘Right2Water’ protest in Dunpay the charge. that is wrong with the Fine izens throughout the state Cllr Tomás Sharkey point- Regional Development in the dalk on November 1.
Deputy Gerry Adams said Gael-Labour Government: continue to mobilise and ed out that in many cases peo- North, Conor Murphy. People are expected to that the party were not call- cronyism, political manipu- campaign for their abolition. ple simply could not pay the Louth county councillors protest around the country ing for mass dissension on lation of state boards, threats “Pressure needs to be ex- charge, and it wasn’t a mat- Tomás Sharkey and a Edel on that day.
Farming Farming
Louth farmers join protests at drive Lamb welcomed consumption meat plants over beef price gap Louth IFA Sheep chairman which had operated on the Farmers in Louth joined “In the last number of weeks, must rise to fairly reflect the on the beef specification is- comed Brendan the Rafferty announcement has wel- years French .” market for the last 5 thousands of farmers around prices in the UK have in- very strong increase in UK sues and the Minister’s failure by the Minister for Agricul- Brendan Rafferty said Ireland yesterday, Monday, to creased by over €100 without caele prices, where Irish beef to insist that the factories im- ture Simon Coveney of a new the new programme will protest at 30 meat plants over any increase in Irish prices. sales are up 20% this year. plement the Quality Payment EU lamb promotion cam- promote lamb by encourag- the price paid for beef. EU Irish average prices . are now below the R Current grade steers prices are in Britain running for at way System in line or price with grid their in agree a fair - across paign to six drive of Europe consumption ’s main across ing people six countries to cook with : Ireland lamb ,
“This is very unfair and farm- the equivalent of €4.74/kg incl ment with suppliers. consumer markets for lamb. UK, France, Denmark, Bel-IFA President Eddie Downey ers are right to react with pro- vat, which is €1/kg higher than Henry Burns said IFA has re- He said the programme will gium and Germany. The prosaid farmers are very angry tests across the country. the €3.73/kg Irish price. peatedly requested Minister involve €7.7m in promotion- gramme is a joint application over the massive €350 per The IFA President said for the He called on the meat facto- Coveney to deal with a number al expenditure between 2015 involving Bord Bia in Ireland, head caele price gap that has past 12 months, farmers have ries to reflect the improved of issues on beef including re- and 2017. EBLEX in the UK and Internow opened up with our main being hammered with loss- market situation in beef pric- solving the problems for the Brendan Rafferty said IFA bev in France and is supexport market in the UK. making prices and specifica- es to Irish farmers without any live trade to the North, the has been working hard with ported by matching funding “Beef farmers have had a tion cuts that have decimated further delay. need for more competition European colleagues in CO- from the EU promotion fund. very tough year, and with our their incomes. IFA National Livestock chair- and transparency in the trade PA and at the EU Sheep Ad- Brendan Rafferty said IFA main markets now recovering “Farmers cannot continue to man Henry Burns said live- and for increased monitoring visory Committee on this had lobbied hard at Europestrongly they are not prepared sell caele at a loss. Teagasc fig- stock farmers are very angry and controls on carcase trim, programme in Brussels over an level to get the Commisto tolerate loss-making prices ures show that on our most ef- with the failure of the Minister weights and classification for the last two years. He said, sion to include lamb in their any longer”. ficient farms, producers need of Agriculture Simon Coveney farmers in the factories. “There are real challenges on promotional funding. Eddie Downey said nobody a base price of at least €4.00/ to tackle the factories on the Teagasc has confirmed that lamb consumption and IFA The IFA sheep farmers’ can explain to farmers why kg.” beef issues that have seriously livestock farm incomes are was determined to have an man said the fall in lamb our beef prices are €350 be- Eddie Downey said farm- damaged the sector and farm down 13% to 22% last year, EU promotional programme consumption across the EU hind those paid to farmers in ers are very determined that incomes since last January. ranging from €9,469 to to replace Agneau Presto, is very worrying. our main UK market. beef prices at the factories He said farmers feel let down €15,595.
FEATURE
Former drug addict from Dundalk now helping others beat their addiction
“Once somebody wants to change, there is real hope”
M=:87; G:=;8 train others to would Dublin drive to buy or it get . the mgdundalk@gmail.com “Slowly it started spreading across the country. Now A former Dundalk drug addict with the whole heroin country and drugs is fl . ooded has turned his life around and “I am told from people that is now head of a drugs rehabil- come into the programme that itation programme in Dublin. there is an endless supply of
drugs available in Dundalk.”
Sean Rogers, from Cead- Sean became addicted to erwood Park, Coxs Demesne, heroin and started commit-Dundalk, left the town five ting crimes to fund his addicyears ago to seek help for his tion. drug addiction. “ My l i fe we nt dow n-Since then he hill from then. I has around turned and his life he “My life went h started ou s e s , robbing s h o p s hopes to inspire downhill from and people in the th o s e battl i n g then.” street. drug addiction. “I was in prison
Sean told The when I was just 19. Democrat of his baZle against I was in and out of prison for a drugs, how he is lucky to be number of years. It was a horalive and his new way of life. rible time for myself and my
Growing up as a young family. teenager in Dundalk was a dif- “While I was in prison my ficult time for Sean. father died suddenly. It broke
“I was just your kid,” said my mother’s heart and I didn’t Sean. “I went to the Redeem- help things.” er Boys School and grew up in A heroin overdose resulted Coxs. in a near death experience for
“When I went to secondary Sean. school I got into a bad crowd “I was taking heroin with a and that’s when my life went few others when I overdosed. Sean Rogers and his wife Alison. The couple now run a recovery home for addicts in Dublin. downhill. They ran off and I was le] ly-“It first started out as ing on the ground for 18 hours. smoking, drinking and sniff- “I was partially paralysed ing. But as time went on, they from the waist down and suf- I wanted to do it for myself. I homeless and drug addicts in by Andy last week. Together “If I can change, than anygot old and we started trying fered kidney failure. wanted to have a better life. Dublin City Centre. He has they run a recovery home in one can do it.”. different things. “I was in hospital for near- But I also done it for my moth- travelled to America and Can- Dublin. Sean posted information
“I then took ecstasy and ly six months. I was then in a er. ada on different programmes “We take both men and about the recovery home on cocaine. But I was just sixteen wheelchair for over a year and “I cut off all drugs and went run by Outreach. women into our residential Facebook last week and alwhen I first took heroin. That’s on stilts for a year.” through the programme for 18 “I am now drug free since recovery home straight away,” ready a number of people what hooked me. That is what Sean sought help from the months. It was a disciplined March 2010 and have never said Sean. from Dundalk have contactdestroyed my life. Victory Outreach Dublin, a programme that changed my looked back.” “This is the same recovery ed him.
“Back then it was the new church and rehab for drug ad- life. Sean met his wife Alice in home that I came to. God de- “Once somebody wants drug to the country. It was diction in March 2010. “I then went on to work the programme and they cel- livered me from the drugs and to change, there is hope,” he hard to get. Myself and a few “It really changed my life. for Outreach and helped the ebrated the birth of their ba- lifestyle I lived,” he stated cludes.
FearsexpressedoverHalloweenbonfires News
The dangers posed by Halloween bonfires and the dy potential arising for from disaster these bon or trage fires - . town the other , and on the the same south in of Dun the - Bon waste fires . were not for dump- T Director Daly said of a Services number Mary of in- aware CEO Joan that Martin the previous said she coun was - risk to health and safety was Councillor Frank Godfrey ex- dalk and Ardee to reduce the ing waste, leaving the local au- spections had been carried ty manager su`gested organis- raised by councillors at the pressed the concern “we could dangers to health and safety. thority to clean up a]erwards. out since August 14 and 4,123 ing oÿcial community events. October monthly meeting lose a whole row of houses” Councillor Paul Bell said a re- He asked was there a desig- tyres had been removed from The council hadn’t at this of Louth County Council last with material being stored at al problem this year was the nated person assigned to premises. stage organised anything and week. He the back said of young houses people . in ried amount round of the pallets streets being . car- was deal at with the Halloween weekend this which year it During also came inspections to light that last farms week for it now this was year probably . It would too take late a While councillors were keen Drogheda were collecting pal- He understood these were “who calls the shots” were being targeted. It was re- fairly substantial provision to point out that they did not lets since early September. coming from organisations Last year there was a serious ported by Gardai it was a case in the budget. want to be killjoys, they ex- He mooted holding official (businesses) in the area, facil- public safety issue in Droghe- of the]. pressed their fears about the bonfires, one on the north and itating them in the disposal of da, he said FEATURE
remainsetchedonthetown’spsyche Doomed final voyage of the SS Dundalk
Don Baldwin of Dundalk Sub a German Sub on the 16th of Aqua Club recalls the trag- regular December sailing 1917 to England when, on , she a edy of the sinking of the SS was a_acked in the war zone. Dundalk in 1918 and recounts Captain O’Neill called for full the recent dive by Dundalk steam ahead, and with a zig- Sub Aqua Club to pay their re- zadging manoeuvre , the can- spects to the striken ship and into ny Irishman the safety brought zone off his the ship Isle those who died in it on that of Man, escaping his German fateful night. adgressor.
AAlas, fate continued to stalk the ‘S.S. Dundalk’ and chill wind swept on a cold October night as she across the moon- sailed from Liverpool out into lit deck of the ‘SS the Irish Sea, tragedy finally Dundalk’ as she struck. steamed steadily The torpedo struck the for home, oblivious of the tor- ship amidships, exploding in pedo which raced toward her the engine room and blowing with unerring accuracy. away the whole centre sec- It was the 14 of October tion of the vessel, practically 1918. The torpedo smashed in- breaking her in two. It is prob- The SS Dundalk ,a nd inset below: Captain Hugh O’Neill to the doomed vessel , violently able that the Captain who was splitting the ship asunder as on the bridge, and the engine side and began sinking imme- then driaed away. I never saw away from us,” said Kearney. “ I ble weather window, that six the savage explosion erupted room staff, who were on du- diately. Mr. Hidgins and an- the ‘Dundalk’ go down”. While could see a man standing near divers from the Dundalk SAC into the night sky, illuminating ty at the time, were killed in- other crew member got into they remained at the devastat- the conning tower and one of gathered early on a cool Sepwith cruel clarity the hellish- stantly, as were those in their one of the lifeboats, and hav- ed scene they spo_ed another our crowd shouted at him, ask- tember morning, as a golden ness of the brutal scene. With berths. ing cleared the steamer they of the ‘Dundalk’ boats and he ing him to save our lives. He sun full of promise hung low grim military efficiency, the Immediately the ship was began picking up the remain- believed that there were sev- paid no a_ention. Never spoke in the eastern sky. Our div-German U Boat commander struck, the men on deck in- ing survivors from the frigid en men in it, however, in the and in a short time went down ing gear, wreaths, and plaque, surveyed the torpedo’s man- stinctively rushed to the life- water, following their cries for darkness they drifted apart into the submarine”. looking strangely out of place gled aaermath of angry flames boats, and two of these boats help. and he never saw it again. At The emotional impact on among the fish boxes and loband twisted metal from the were successfully launched. The perilous plight of Mr. about 4.30 on the following af- Dundalk was deep felt, com- ster pots stacked on the quiet conning tower of his surfaced Two men got into one of the Hidgins and the six other men ternoon, a seaplane flying over pounded by the loss of the Clogherhead Pier. It was from sub. Content with his bloody boats and picked up five others in the small boat can scarcely Mr. Hidgin’s boat noticed their ‘Leinster’ four days earlier. here that we got quickly unwork, the U Boat Captain or- from the water, and the second be imagined. For seventeen signal. The trawler ‘Storm- A special stained glass win- derway to cross the Irish Sea dered his sub to dive, stealing boat got away with five men. grueling hours they barely cock’ came to their assistance dow and plaque in memory on the fine cruiser ‘Clogher a final glance at the remains of Both lifeboats remained in the kept afloat, rowing constant- shortly afterwards and of the twenty souls who Dawn’, Captained by the jovial the tenacious Irish ship which vicinity for some time hoping ly and continuously bailing took the survivors on perished in the disas- Aidan Sharkey, ably assisted had evaded him for the very to pick up other survivors, but out their damaged boat which board. ter was erected by by Mark O’Reilly. We translast time. it was apparent that all the oth- repeatedly filled with water. Another sur- the Dundalk and ferred in turn to Steve Cowley’s The ‘S.S. Dundalk’s’ proud ers on board the ‘S.S. Dundalk’ They had no food and precious v iv o r , Pa tr ic k Newry Steampack- Dive vessel the ‘Endeavour’ at outline had become a familiar were lost. li_le fresh water. The rigors of Kearney of Dow- et Company and the Isle of Man, and proceeded sight on both sides of the Irish John Hidgins of Broughton the constant rowing and bail- d a l l s h i l l , w a s can be seen in St. south with five of his most ex-Sea, as she plied her trade. Street, Dundalk, who was act- ing throughout those seven- a s l e e p i n t h e Patrick’s Cathe- perienced divers to the site of Transporting whiskey to Scot- ing mate on the ‘SS Dundalk’ teen hours, to avoid sinking deck cabin with dral, Dundalk. the SS Dundalk. land , pelts and animal hides to on the 14 October 1918, said on a bitter October day, took four others and To d ay t h e It is always with a deep England, and fatefully ca_le, that they had left Liverpool its toll on the sorry survivors. w a s a wa ke n e d wrecked remains of sense of respect that a diver deor ‘meat on the hoof ‘ to Britain at 5 p.m. and everything went When asked later if he by a tre m e n d ou s the ‘S.S. Dundalk’ now scends to the ghostly remains as an integral part of their war well until 11 p.m. at which had seen the submarine Mr. noise. Wearing only lies at its final resting of a wrecked ship. When the effort, as the world stadgered hour he was going to his cab- Hidgins replied: “Not until his shirt and trousers, Kear- place fiay six meters down, lives of fellow townsfolk have through the inhumanity of the in, having been relieved by she struck us - when we were ney rushed to the deck and seventeen miles southwest of been lost there, that respect is First World War. the Captain on the bridge. drifting around in the small found the vessel split in two Langness off the Isle of Man. tinged with reverence and a The ‘S.S. Dundalk’ had its Just then the ship was hit in boat the submarine remained and sinking fast by the head. After 91 years on the bottom sense of duty when entrusted first hostile encounter with the engine room on the port on top for about five minutes While running on deck he of the Irish Sea, it was time for with the prayers of the relaobserved Captain O’Neill on Dundalk to finally pay its re- tives. Split asunder and bare- Memebers the bridge but never saw him spects, personally. It had long ly perceptible in the gloomy of Dundalk again. He and his compan- been the desire of the Dun- light, the remains of the SS Sub Aqua ions in the deck cabin, Frank dalk Sub Aqua Club, with the Dundalk are now no more than Club Deery, Joe Fox, James Tuite, involvement of the families, to a mangled memory of the sleek pictured and J. Mulqueen all rushed to pay tribute to those who tragi- vessel of yesteryear. Never- with the the lifeboats. By the time Kear- cally lost their lives on that ter- theless, it was with a great plaque ney had reached the lifeboat rible night. Dundalk County sense of pride and honour for the SS the deck of the stricken ship Council had been quick to that Dundalk SAC placed the Dundalk was under water. come on board the project, brass plaque and sealed con- :Don In the lifeboat Kearney had sponsoring an engraved tainer of mementoes on the Baldwin, heard the cries of the survivors brass plaque on behalf of the stricken ship, while reclaim- Paul and managed to pull two men people of Dundalk. Through ing two brass portholes for the Meehan, into the boat that had been extensive local media cover- Dundalk Museum. Frank Berg, clinging to floating wreckage age, relatives of the deceased Finally, with a simple Paddy for dear life. One of the men were contacted, wreaths and prayer which caught in the Agnew, had been laid up with influen- mementoes collected. throat, we laid the wreaths on Finbar za and was seriously ill. He was Each family’s poignant tale a calm sea, quietly recalling all Dillon, only wearing underclothes recounted, as they proudly those who had lost their lives centre: and suffering very badly from displayed medals, faded news- on that tragic night, hopeful Bernie Mc the cold when he was hauled paper cu_ings, and old photos that our efforts might have Donnell. helplessly into the boat. “ The of those they had lost. brought healing and a sense of submarine then came along- So it was with prepara- closure, to all those touched on side only about thirty yards tions complete, and a rare sta- that fateful date. NEWS
Famous Fianna Fail TD’s War of Independence Major
Frank Aiken’s guerilla survey graduates on
wardaysinnorthLouth Louth employers ranging from SMEs to multinationals are being asked to have their say in a major national survey to gauge their satisfaction with the quality of graduates G8:8 Y978 emerging each year from Irish gene.yore@dundalkdemocrat.ie higher education institutions. The National Employer
Newbookcovers Survey on Graduates in Ire-There have been so many land is a partnership be-
hisearly stories written about the tween the Higher Education strudgle for Irish Independ- Authority (HEA), SOLAS - the
republican ence it’s difficult to imagine Further Education and Trainhow there is room for more, ing Authority and Quality and
daysandhis but a new work on Frank Aik- Qualifications Ireland (QQI), en is a real addition to that with the online survey being
controversial oeuvre. conducted on their behalf by Frank Aiken’s War - The Insight Statistical Consulting.
roleasleaderof Irish Revolution 1916-23 by The survey will provide a Matthew Lewis paints a viv- snapshot of employer opin-
theIRAin id picture of the War of Inde- ion with the results helping to pendence and the Civil War in form policy direction across in Armagh and Louth. It is the further and higher education.
Armaghand first real a_empt to examine A smaller-scale pilot study the early years of this extraor- conducted two years ago
thenorthLouth dinary republican revolution- found Irish employers were ary and politician who was a generally satisfied with grad-
area. TD in Louth for 49 years, top- uates’ skills but less so about ping the poll in every election their written communicaalmost to the end. tions, business awareness Although Aiken went on to and entrepreneurship skills. become Minister for External Respondents also expressed Affairs, making a vital contri- concern about graduates havbution to UN debate and poli- ing the ‘right a_itude’. There cy, his early years, as Ma_hew was also less satisfaction at Lewis points out in this book, the speed at which course conremain relatively obscure. tent adapts to reflect changes This book is an account in the external environment. of those years and the part Frank Aiken addressing the United Nations. He went from revolutionary to world statesman. “As the economy recovplayed by Frank Aiken, re- ers and a growing number of publican organiser, Sinn Féin then as it was when the Trou- in Clanbrassil Street - where ence in other parts of the Lemass was trying to build companies look to recruit adlocal government representa- bles arose in the 1970s. An IRA AIB Bank is now- when three country, but here it was par- bridges with the North, this ditional personnel,” said Tom tive, and commandant of the attack during the War of In- members of the staff, Protes- ticularly prominent. sectarian slaughter was still Boland chief executive of the IRA’s Fourth Northern Divi- dependence was frequently tants, were killed. On the oth- The killing of seven Prot- fresh in Northern minds. HEA. “It is important that sion. followed by a reprisal. er side homes of nationalists estant civilians at Altnaveigh, Frank Aiken’s War - The their voice is heard in the de-One interesting point One of the worst exam- were burned. and the involvement of Aiken Irish Revolution 1916-23. bate about how graduates are which Lewis makes clear is ples of this was the burning of There was sectarianism and his men, is still contro- University College Dublin equipped for work.”
that sectarianism was as bad Thomas Craig’s drapery store during the War of Independ- versial. In the 1960s, when Press. €28.
to delegation International Rural transport
Cooley bus
study rural water schemes route to stay
The Louth Group Water for drinking water, while to- Council in implementing the taken a lot of hard work and
Schemes (GWS) hosted a vis- day there is 100% compliance rural water programme was there will always be challeng- A potential threat to the ing to be sufficient funding it by an international delega- with the same standards.” explained to the delegation as es to overcome, but there is a future of the rural transport to run the service to the end tion to study quality drinking Mr MacDonald explained will the challenges that have growing appreciation within scheme from Cooley to Dun- of year and naturally people water supply to rural commu- that there has been grow- been encountered over the rural communities that their dalk has been averted, ac- were upset and fearful. This nities last week, ing international interest in years and the steps taken to GWS supply is a resource that cording to Ged Nash, junior would have had a severe im-“Louth provides a good this Irish success story cul- address those challenges. should be valued and protect- minister at the jobs depart- pact on the mobility and inexample of the transforma- minating in this week’s visit Welcoming the visit, Bri- ed. This international visit is ment. dependence of our elderly tion that has been achieved by delegates from statutory an MacDonald described it as a vindication of the dedicated “I received many represen- citizens in particular.
in rural water provision over agencies, drinking water in- “a good news story” for group community service provided tations about this from elder- “I contacted the director the past decade,” said Brian spectorates and commu- schemes everywhere. by successive promoters of ly people in Cooley,” Mr Nash of the National Transport Au-MacDonald, spokesman for nity interest groups from “At a time when there is so group water schemes since said. “These people are very thority and I am glad to say the National Federation of Galicia (in Northwest Spain) much negative commentary the early 1960s, in the case of reliant on this excellent serv- that I have secured assurances Group Water Schemes. and Scotland, as well as the in relation to the provision Louth, and of a national strat- ice particularly at the week- that the service will continue “A li_le over ten years ago North’s Department for the of drinking water, we should egy based on partnership. It is end. to be fully funded and that any most schemes in the county Environment. be very proud that our rural also a vindication of the local “I have also been in regular threat to the service has been were failing to meet the cru- The key partnership role water sector is regarded as a partnerships.” contact with those who runs staved off. “I have seen at first cial bacteriological standards played by Louth County model of best practice. It has the service. It had initially hand how important this servlooked like there was not go- ice is,” Mr Nash said.
COURT
Jailed for three years Tit for tat
incident Takeaway worker in Man shooting injured
mu2ged at knifepoint
A local man who mugged a any and he was pulled into the A 22-year-old man who ad- cident that followed shortly takeaway worker at knife- takeaway, where a demand of mibed being involved in an aeerwards.
point outside the premises money was made but the own- aback on a car shortly before When he was arrested a and then tried to rob the own- er refused and having spobed he was injured in a shooting, month later, James McDon- er who was working behind to the get knife a knife , he went and shouted to the sink at pended was given sentence a two at -year Dundalk sus- aback agh said but he did was not aware accept of the re- the counter, was jailed for the pair to get out. circuit court last week. sponsibility.
three years at Dundalk circuit They lee and a witness who The court heard James The investigating garda court last week. spobed them crouching in his McDonagh of Naughton’s confirmed to the Defence
garden, found a knife stuck in Close, Dundalk, has had no barrister that the criminal The court heard Stephen the ground, a mobile phone further incidents with the damage didn’t come out of Dollard (27) of Oldbridge, To- and a scarf, when he went out car owner, who was the per- the blue and said that gardai berona, Dundalk told gardai to investigate aeer the crossed son who fired the legally- had investigated a number of that he had no memory of the into another garden. held shotgun. tit for tat incidents.
events at Main Street, Black- Aeer CCTV was examined, The court was told last The court also heard that rock on 27 June 2012, as he the accused was interviewed Wednesday there was a se- the car owner, who didn’t had overdosed and had been and told gardai he’d taken an ries of incidents involving know the accused, was acadmibed to St. Brigid’s Hospi- overdose of tablets and was Mr. McDonagh’s family and quitted when the matter tal in Ardee. checked into St. Brigid’s in the family of the injured par- went to trial.
The court heard last Tues- Ardee. ty during the early hours of The court heard the acday that the robbery victim He said he wasn’t deny- 5 September 2010, and later cused had been assessed as was talking to a relative on his ing the offences but said he that morning the car owner being at high risk of reofmobile, shortly before 5.30pm couldn’t remember. Tests heard shouting and banging fending.
when two people approached on items recovered near the outside his home in Slieve However, the defence – one had his face covered scene were a match to Stephen Foy Park. barrister argued that his cliwith a cloth and the other – Dollard’s DNA He went to the front door ent has stayed out of trouble who was the accused, had his The investigating garda Dundalk Courthouse where he saw another indi- and since then has married hoodie up. said the accused had 59 pre- vidual abacking his Toyota and become a father to two
Stephen Dollard grabbed vious convictions, including The defence barrister told and out of control’. Corolla - with James McDon- young children.
the phone, showed the man three for robbery. He said: the court that drink and drugs Judge Michael O’Shea, in agh who was assisting. Judge Michael O’Shea ima knife and took €50 from his “He’s a repeat offender of the were at the heart of his client’s imposing a three-year sen- All but one of the car win- posed a two-year sentence, pocket, while his accomplice worst kind and added I’ve offending. tence, directed the father of dows were smashed along but suspended it on James took a bank card and papers. nothing redeemable to say At that time, his relation- three get credit for the seven with a wing mirror and the McDonagh entering a bond
More cash was sought but about him at all. This individ- ship had broken down and it months he had already spent court heard the defendant to keep the peace for two the man said he didn’t have ual is highly dangerous”. was a period that was ‘chaotic in custody. was injured in a shooting in- years.
Suspended Jailed
Descended from the Robbed man they
bloodline of Christ had socialised with
A man who told Dundalk February 2009. asked the court: “Is there Two local men who mugged tain cocaine. both accused had addiction circuit court that he was de- However, the court heard any chance I could get some a German man they’d been The victim withdrew €150 problems – Kieran Kearney scended from the bloodline that Seamus Cudden had help to try and educate the socialising with, aeer he got from an ATM on Clanbrassil had eight previous convicof Jesus Christ and urged damaged at a car and a win- world”. money from an ATM to buy Street and the three made tions and Shane O’Hanlon Judge Michael O’Shea to dow frame, when he threw He said that the Catho- cocaine, were jailed for a year their way towards the Long had 21.
help him ‘educate the world’, rocks at the home of a garda lic and Protestant churches at Dundalk Circuit Court last Walk, where money was de- Judge Michael O’Shea said had a portion of a suspended sergeant in Drogheda in May wouldn’t listen to him. week. manded from him. it was two against one and the sentence activated last week. 2012. Judge O’Shea said the ac- Kieran Kearney (24) of He told gardai he felt a blow victim was in a helpless and
The judge said it would Then in July last year, he cused comes across as hav- Chlann Chulainn Park, Dun- to the back of his head from hopeless situation and the acbe in the best interests of assaulted a female employee ing very strong beliefs about dalk and Shane O’Hanlon (23) Kieran Kearney who wres- cused were determined to get Seamus Cudden (37) with of Paddy Power in the town his bloodline and while he with an address at Distillery tled him to the ground, where the victim’s money.
an address at Chord Road, when he had diÿculty plac- can’t help him in relation Lane, Dundalk pleaded guilty Shane O’Hanlon landed full- He imposed a two year sen-Drogheda, who had re-of- ing a bed and spat at her to that, he said he does need to robbery arising out of the force kicks to the German’s tence, but suspended the final fended on two separate oc- through the security glass help. incident, during which the face and mouth. 12 months on both men entercasions while he was under and made some threats. The judge said he was victim was hit, kicked and at- The court heard the vic- ing bonds to be of good behava bond to be of good behav- Judge Michael O’Shea going to activate only six tacked with a knife. tim suffered several defence iour for two years aeer their iour. was told that the accused months of the sentence The court was told last cuts to his arms, when Kieran release.
The court was told last has not come to adverse at- and would request that he Thursday that the injured par- Kearney used a blunt “buber- However, he said when a Wednesday that the defend- tention since then and has receive medical assistance ty had met a group of people type” knife on him. place becomes available in ant was bound to keep the had a number of admissions from the authorities in Clo- on Earl Street around 9.45pm The incident ended when the national rehabilitation peace and be of good behav- for psychiatric care. verhill. on May 30th 2012 and went the victim took his wallet out centre for Shane O’Hanlon, iour for three years as part Mr. Cudden said un- He added “It’s a cry for back with them to his apart- of his pocket and it was stolen. who suffered head injuries in of a two-and-a-half year sus- der oath: “I reckon I am the help. Hopefully it will help ment on Anne Street. He also later discovered that a collision, the balance of his pended sentence that was bloodline of Jesus Christ”. Mr. Cudden. He may agree They bought alcohol en his mobile phone and other sentence, would be suspended imposed in October 2010 for He added that US pop or disagree but this order is route and around 3.30am he items were taken. on condition that he complete a charge of endangerment in singer Madonna was too and in his best interest”. lee with both accused to ob- The court was told that the treatment programme. PICTURE SPECIAL
Schools around Dundalk held some special Hallowe’en events last week.
Spooky fun for Hallowe’en
Above: Mary Kate Reilly and Nakisha Murphy Below: Isobellsa Hussane and Lucy Holland Above: Shauna Devlin and Kelsey Gartland. Below: Sarah McCumiskey Nada Mockute and Kaylagh McCaffrey and Abby Murphy Maria Kovalchuk and Victoria Kubicka
Left: Hailie Heaney and Below: Edward Kinvs and Amanda Svilan Jessica Sheerman. at Realt Na Mara Right: Ryland James and Tom Joseph Philip
Laura Jane Hearty Ellen Quigley and Alice Quinn at Realt Na Mara
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Louth County Council Fire and Rescue service have issued an appeal in the runup to Halloween reminding members of the public that bonfires and fireworks are both illegal and dangerous.
Louth chief fire officer, Eamon Woulfe says that the Fire and Rescue services incur substantial costs at Halloween in responding to bonfire related incidents, as well as cleaning up aLer bonfires that take place.
“Bonfires are an illegal, dangerous and costly tradition,” explained Mr Woulfe.
“Bonfires are often built close to houses and other property presenting risks to personal safety and property.
“Halloween is one the busiest times of the year for the fire services and responding to bonfire call outs puts a strain on existing resources.
“I would like people to be aware of the fire safety hazards that arise from illegal bonfires, where the burning hold a valid waste collection “A firework includes all It is illegal to possess any are offered for sale illegally people who in turn will be of highly combustible mate- permit and not to buy, use or those devices which burn fireworks that may have been here have not passed any liable to prosecution. In rials may lead to serious inju- supply fireworks. and explode to give a loud legally purchased outside quality control tests and are addition there is a specific ries or death.” Be aware that it is a crimi- noise and a visual effect – ba- Ire- land and brought possibly defective. offence under law for throw-The chief fire officer nal offence to give your waste sically a typical, traditional back into this Gardaí will confiscate ing any lit firework at a perurged members of the public to any individual who does firework. Bangers are also country. Many any fireworks found son or property. not to supply any waste ma- not hold a current and valid defined as fireworks,” Mr of the fire- in the possesterial to persons who do not waste collection permit. Woulfe said. works that s io n o f
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Looking back at Dundalk’s past, with former Democrat Editor Peter Kavanagh
Star of the Sea church at Rostrevor Question Time
The history of the bronze bell Where was
Lane? which hangs in Rostervor Featherbed
Many people chieiains from the Mourne who have Mountains area in which read the sto- one of them, Fergus believed Which road was once called the building was converted ry about the that he had killed his rival Brewery Avenue? for use as a cinema called the Relief of Ros- Artan while hunting. Fer- This was the old name from Magnet, run by the parochial trevor by Dundalk people in gus had this bell craied and what is now St. Alphonsus clergy. The front oÿces were July of 1903 in my notes of presented it to the monas- Road, probably relating on- used as Government oÿces a couple of weeks ago have tery at Kilbroney founded by ly the portion of it between by the Customs and Excise said that they found it very St. Brónach, a disciple of St. the present roundabout and Service. interesting. Patrick, as reparation for his Seatown Place. The hall it ceased to be used This was because, although believed crime. The name seems to have as a cinema in 1984. their own ancestors may have The story goes on to tell that come from an old brew- Where was Toner’s Lane? been involved, they knew lit- ‘Brónach had the chamber ery which was established This is local name for the tle or nothing about this fa- formed where two branches along the Mill Stream (now short lane that leads down mous excursion by many forked on a young oak which the Rampart River) in about from Hill Street to Gosling’s young men from the town grew near the church and 1770. Terrace, at the side of esque and district county , to Down the pictur village - larly cloisters for the and dead was chief tolled Artan regu- . John An old Brownrilg map, by , The building was ( Richmond Failte House House ). on the eve 12th July 1903 to Years later, however, Fergus, dated 1785, shows converted for use Officially now protect Orange mob it from . attack by an tually discovered killed that Artan he had , who not had ac- have what been appears a sub to - as a The cinema Magnet called East called , it Hill was Street also Few knew either about the survived his wounds and the stantial brewery known as oil painting of the ‘Star of two were reconciled. about where the Hill’s Lane and the Sea’ Church in Rostrevor Fergus f ell dead in the arms Windmill Bar Stands today once had a few of small houswhich hangs in the Town Hall, of Artan but the bell then which existed before the es along it. Dundalk, which expresses tolled sorrowfully. Windmill was built. Where was Featherbed the gratitude of the catholics For a thousand years the bell The road between the Long Lane? of Rostrevor to the people of was heard to chime in Kil- Avenue and Seatown became This was the old name for Dundalk for their support in broney cemetery ‘but from known as the Windmill Road John Street, off an hour of great danger. what exact spot the sound in the early 19th century, Bridge Street, and was prob-Indeed, some of my read- came, no one could tell’. The painting of the church at Rostrevor which hangs in the town hall. named not from the large ably part of the Cam ers have sulgested that this The reason, apparently, was Windmill at Seatown but, (Crooked) Street that ran painting should be publicised that the monastery was raid- wrote a novel about the Span- a large oak tree in Kilbroney probably, from another old from Nicholas Street over to as a tourist aeraction for the ed by Vikings who destroyed ish Civil War ‘For Whom the Cemetery and, in a recess windmill that stood in the the Castletown Gate of the town, with a summary of the the seelement and stripped Bell Tolls’. In 1943 Hollywood in the trunk, was found the middle of the Barrack Street old walled town. story available at the town it of it valuables but did not made an epic movie based on brass bell. Railway Goods Depot, about It was also known as hall. find the bronze bell. Ac- the story starring Ingrid Berg- Crawford says the bell was ex- where the Swimming Pool Market Hill Lane. The idea about the Rostrevor cording to the legend, the man and Garry Cooper. amined by experts in Trinity was built in recent years. story came to me from an old mysterious bell sounded be- Hemmingway had taken College who confirmed that Which local building was Questions for next week? book called ‘Legendary Sto- fore a great storm at sea, to his story title from the writ- it dated from about the time once known as the How much did the Dundalk ries of Carlingford Lough’ by warn the fishermen. It also ings of an English poet and when St. Brónach was sup- Temperance Hall? Democrat cost one hundred Michael George Crawford. sounded before the death of a cleric of the seventeen cen- posed to have lived. The rea- This is the red brick years ago? In this book many legends of prominent person in the dis- tury John Donne, who in his son, he says, the sound ceased building in the Demesne Where in Dundalk was Moyle the Lough area are recount- trict and, seemed to say ‘Bás ‘Meditations’ had penned to be heard was that ‘the ring which is now known as the Castle? ed but it was one entitled do Faghail’ which, roughly the line ‘ For whom this bell holding its tongue had worn Magnet Building. Where was there once a pub-‘The Hidden Bell of Bronach’ translated, means ‘Death ap- tolls; pray that it tolls not for away and the tongue had fall- It was built in 1928 by the lic weighbridge in the ce which most caught my aeen- proaches’ and the sound be- you!’. Donne, it seems, may en down to the boeom of the Dundalk Total Abstinence ntre of Dundalk? tion. came known as ‘The Doom have known the legend of St. recess’. Society and named Where was Dundalk’s first It tells how the ancient Bell of Brónach’. Brónach’s bell. The bell was restored and St. Patrick’s Hall. street Christmas Tree bronze bell in the church at It is this part of the story that A further twist to the story is brought to its shrine in the In 1936 the concert hall in erected? Rostrevor came to be vener- has a modern connection that the sound of its ringing Star of Sea Church in Rosated there. with the film industry. suddenly ceased in the eight- trevor where it can still be
Summertimeends The story is a lengthy one In 1940 the great American eenth century. Then in 1885 seen today. about a rivalry between two author Earnest Hemingway a great wind storm blew over
Old report Summer time ended in the early hours of last Sunday
Anighttoremember? morning and we are back to Universal Time, (formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time) until the end of next March. It is interesting to note that summer time does not end in A report in the Dundalk Dem- bers of Commerce of Ireland. been cratering a road in the cratering unapproved Cross- the US for another fortnight, on November 9. ocrat of October 16, 1971, Gardai baton charged a group Dungooley area of North Border roads had led to a lot For those of us keeping touch with our relatives and states that – ‘There were vio- of protesters who had gath- Louth’. A young British solid- of trouble in South Armagh. friends across the Atlantic, by phone or any other means lent scenes outside the Hotel ered outside as the Taoiseach er was killed during the ac- At one such protest, Paddy of communication, the time gap will be reduced by one Imperial Park Street last Sun- was leaving the hotel.’ tion. O’Hanlon, S.D.L.P., M.P., for hour during that period. day night (October 10) when The same edition goes to on This was a time when the Armagh, was detained by the Speaking of changes there has also been a change of venue An Taoiseach, Mr. Jack Lynch, report that ‘About the same Troubles in Northern Ireland British Army under ‘Inter- for the lecture on ‘The History of the Redemptorist Order aeended a banquet given in time there was an hour-long threatened to spill across the ment Without Trial’ powers in Dundalk’. the hotel during the National gun baele between the I.R.A. Border as the “Direct Rule” on Friday October 15. He was It is now being held in the St. Gerard’s Hall beside the St. Convention of Junior Cham- and British troops who had British Government policy of later released without charge. Joseph’s Church tmorrow night, Wednesday October 29,
at 8 pm.
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WHAT WE THINK
Adams must stop
cherrypicking
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Ad- safe house in Louth. ams has denied he or his There is accusation and party have been involved in counter accusation in the any cover-up in the case of Dail, and outside of it. rape victim Maíria Cahill But the one only thing that who said she was subjected really ma]ers is the truth. to an IRA kangaroo court The latest audit on child hearing and had to con- abuse in the Catholic front her a]acker. church shows that eight re-Gerry Adams said people ligious orders are still not in the North turned to the fully complying with the IRA for help during the regulations set up to pre-Troubles because the RUC vent abuse: they are still could not be trusted. thinking about self-pro-Taoiseach Enda Kenny has tection, about consulting asked if sex offenders were their lawyers rather than moved by the republican thinking about the victim. movement from the North Mr Adams’s first reaction to this jurisdiction, to Don- to the BBC Spotlight proegal or Louth? gramme was to consult And Fianna Fail leader his lawyers. It was only Micheál Martin has said gradually that his stance Sinn Fein-IRA had moved changed. abusers “from parish to He has talked about a truth parish” in a way that was and reconciliation comsimilar to the Catholic mission. church. You cannot have that if you In another case, two men are going to cherrypick the said they were abused as truth. teenagers here in Louth by A truth commission is not an IRA member in an IRA about political survival.
Boo Radley and
Ben Bradley
Readers’PicsoftheWeek In 1963 Harper Lee pub- over the children all of the lished a book called To Kill time. A Mockingbird. Fi_y years It is one of the best loved later it was voted one of the stories to emerge from greatest novels of all time. 20th century America. It A great shot of a sunny day in Dundalk taken by Maria Marselina. It is now on almost every was wri]en at the time the To be featured as Pic of the Week please use the hashtag #dundalkdemocrat or email your photos to darren.rafferty@dun- school curriculum in the civil rights movement was dalkdemocrat.ie western world. emerging. It’s a great story with a Ten years later another moral meaning. It’s the story emerged from Amerstory of Scout Finch and ica. This time it wasn’t ficher brother Jem and their tion, even though it had all widowed father A]icus, the elements of fiction. and a boy called Dill, and Two journalists on the a spooky house where Washington Post, Carl Nathan Radley lives with Bernstein and Bob Woodhis brother Arthur, be]er ward unravelled the bigknown as Boo. gest political story of the Boo has lived there for century: the Watergate years without ever going presidential scandal that outside. eventually led to the resig-In the story, an all-white nation of President Richjury convicts an inno- ard Nixon who turned out cent black man of raping to be the crook we all knew a white woman. This is him to be. the American south in the The editor of the Washing-1930s. The black man is de- ton Post, Ben Bradlee, who fended by A]icus and the died last week, was one of children learn about truth the great newspaper ediand justice and the free- tors chasing a_er the truth dom we all have to make a then. That may sound like moral choice. fiction to some people (Oh, As they walk home from a yeah. journalists? Li]le Halloween party, Jem and egoists with no talent if you Scout are a]acked by the ask me). But like Harper real rapist but rescued by Lee, Bradley really believed Boo Radley whom it turns that “truth sets a man free”. A fantastic shot of Bellingham Castle by Lorraine McVeigh out, has been watching NEWS
Charity event is a big hit
Dundalk Muck Talk Thousands visit Fitzpatrick’s It’s all true... So it is
spooky Halloween village Flash and bang
‘Photobomb’
scarein The organisers of the “Hal- “The event has doubled loween Spook Festival” at Fit- and we expect more people
Dundalklate zpatrick’s for Temple Street and more donations. and the Children’s Respite events “There around are other the country similar Centre in Lordship have been this year, but they are com- overwhelmed by the public mercial businesses.
lastweek support. “All monies raised go directly to the two charities who do great work and fully support Thousands of people have our efforts.” flocked to the award win- This year’s activities includes ning bar and restaurant over haunted trails and there are glimpse the last two of the weeks fascinating to catch fea a - trails two routes . - short and full On Friday afternoon local we “ concluded Aaer a thorough that it search was a tures. The full route leads into a authorities had to deal with hoax. But it was designed Doriena Finnegan of Fitz- spooky graveyard and live ac- ‘a very real and present to create panic and shows patrick’s is expecting thou- tors. danger’ in the shape of a that we are still dealing with sands to visit the event It includes a haunted house, ‘photobomb’ scare, re- some groups who have an “ between The event now has and doubled Halloween in size . plant haunted and street a spooky , a treatment workshop vealed Garda sources. agenda Yet, later .” on Friday night since last year,” Doriena told area. The unnamed insider a photobomb of several peo-The Democrat. Over thirty children have vol- admi_ed that the Gardai re- ple with a surprised dog in “The response from the public unteered their time to act in ceived a coded phone call the background appeared has been brilliant and despite the event. early on Friday afternoon on social media sites and the bad weather, the turn out An outdoor cinema screen which stated that a ‘pho- quickly went viral. Furhas been excellent. is in place and there is a BBQ Part of the haunted house tours at Fitzpatrick’s. tobomb’ had been taken in ther analysis of the photo “There will be a big push over nightly until Halloween be- the vicinity of Clanbrassil showed that it was taken on the next couple of days and we tween 7pm and 9pm. Street. Clanbrassil Street and was really expect huge numbers to In January, owner Danny Fit- “The message was au- probably the ‘photobomb’ visit our Halloween activities.” zpatrick was deeply hurt at a “I had people call in that I nev- “It was lying in a yard for thentic and the authori- in question. Last year the event raised review on TripAdvisor review. er met before saying that we years. I also got a Daimler that ties quickly implemented The Gardai had this to €9,000 for charity, the larg- At the time, Danny decided to should go ahead with the Hal- is over 50 years old.” a range of emergency steps say on the ma_er: est donation from across the cancel all future Halloween loween celebrations.” The Fitzpatrick haunted to clear the area and alert “This was a very serious country, but his year the or- and Christmas events. In preparation for the “Spook house tours are open now people to the potential dan- incident and that fact that ganisers plan to double that H oweve r, he wa s ove r- Festival”, Danny travelled to right through until Satur- ger”, added the source. there was indeed a photoamount. whelmed by public support Mayo to purchase a hearse. day the 1st of November and Having cleared the ar- bomb is very worrying for “This whole event is all for that he decided to continue “I never thought I would be run from 7pm to 9pm each ea that afternoon, Gardai all concerned. We ask that charity, there is no cover with the popular event. in a hearse this soon,” joked evening. quickly set about search- people be vigilant and recharge, we just ask that peo- “The customers wanted the Danny. Come along and join in on ing the scene, however they main alert at all times. It ple donate what they can,” Do- Halloween event to return,” “I got some strange look driv- the fun. It’s all for a good cause! were unable to find any evi- looks like ‘photobombs’ riena said. said Danny. ing it home from Mayo. dence of a suspected ‘pho- are something we will have tobomb’. to deal with in the future.”
Dundalk FC fan now knows where Cork is
A 56-year-old Dundalk FC fan when he was told that is fan revealed last week that in fact also a county. he only recently found out “Ah go way, will ya! Sure where Cork is. Cork is something that you Speaking to Dundalk put in the top of a bo_le. It’s Muck Talk the diehard Lily- also a type of gin. But now it’s white fan expressed his com- a county. Mother of merciful plete surprise when told of faith!” the Second City’s geographi- While at Friday’s title cal whereabouts. decider between Cork and “Seriously?! It’s down Dundalk in Oriel Park, the there? Jaysus, I was con- life-long fan spread the vinced it was somewhere knowledge to all those he
LaunchofLally’snewlyrefurbishedsuperstore down beside Gibraltar or spoke to. the Canaries. Really? It’s in “I felt I had to get this off the south of Ireland beside my chest. It’s amazing - you Kerry? That’s a new one on learn something new every Paddy MaGhews, president of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, cuGing the tape to oÿcally open the recently refurbished La- me, so it is.” single day. lly’s Electrical Superstore | Euronics with Jimmy Lally, Jamie Lally, Chris Reilly, Mary Lally, Dave Healy and David Lally. It got even be_er for the “Happy days.” Property
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Fundraiser in aid of Maria Gore9i Foundation & Temple Street Childrens Hospital News in Brief
St Pat’s Dance
Halloweenextravaganza THE NEXT Monthlyg DancegFriday 31st October 9.30p.m.-12.30a.m.g Music by Michael Cleary & Briege Kelly. Supper served. Admission €10. All are welcome.
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CASAthankthepeopleofCooley time of year when ghosts and goblins appear from their dark hideaways in all their glory! Fitzpatrick’s Restaurant in pulled Jenkinstown out all , the Dundalk stops this have CASA, The Caring and Shar- so full of caring and sharing.gg young mother as she carries looking forward to going to for over 30 years, based on a year to make sure that a visit ing Association would like to In these times when peo- her disabled child to the new their monthly CASA socials.g skeleton staff, no highly paid to their premises will be one express their deepest thanks ple are economically hard CASA Day Centre in Mogotio, A time to mix and make new executives, but enriched with to remember.g to all who supported their pressed to make ends meet, near Kenya.g It is the only place friends, as each disabled per- an abundance of wonderful Themed both inside and recent Autumn appeal for CASA appreciate all the more, where she will find under- son is accompanied by a CA- volunteers. g Halloween out specially season for this ,g Danny scary stock for their chain of char- ful the people generosity whose of the contribu wonder - - standing Facilities for her for special disabled child.g of SA the volunteer social. for Numerous the duration fun been So done much , and good with work contin has - and Dympna Fitzpatrick are ity shops. tions filled that trailer.g It is young people were non-ex- filled Christmas parties are ued support, they have much remembering the sick chil- so heartening to witness this istant when the CASA volun- now being planned.ggg more work to do !! dren and children with spe- A collection took place at wonderful act of kindness and teers first arrived in Mogotio. Many parents look for- CASA would like to thank cial needs. gg Cooley Parochial Hall on Sat compassion.g They witnessed young disa- ward to leaving their child in everybody who donated They are using this Hal- 18thgOct.g Hanlon Transport Not a day goes by that we bled children leaving their the care of the trained staff at goods, promoted the collecloween to ensure that Tem- once more came to the aid don’t open our newspapers or homes atg4 amgin the morn- the CASA breakhouse in Mala- tion among their family and ple Street children’s Hospital of this charity by providing hear on radio, stories of doom, ing, struhgling to walk the hide for four day breaks.g Won- friends.g will receive funding to provide them with a trailer and deliv- gloom and sadness.g Surely a dusty road track, in order to derful week-ends will be spent Thanks to the Dundalk life saving equipment andgthey ering the donations to Dublin story such as this, will lif our be in school forg7 am.g CASA there, playing games, going to Democrat for their endless are also supporting the newly the morning after the col- Spirits and renew our faith in swifly provided them with a the cinema, and taking part in supply of much needed publicopened Maria Goredi Founda- lection.gg CASA would like to the Human race as we recog- minibus, so now those chil- lots of social activities.g CASA ity.g Thanks to Hanlon Transtion Children’s Respite Centre thank them for the wonderful nise that our ability to care dren can travel in comfort to is providing them with a plat- port, their staff and friends for in Lordship. ggg support which is always very for another is both strong and get their education.g form to do what everybody delivering the goods to Dub-With Halloween just much appreciated. flourishing.g Many heart wrenching else takes for granted, be in- lin and helping to off-load it.g around the corner, there is no In the weeks leading up to So many people will now scenes were witnessed when dependent, find their own Thanks to the eager team of beder way to get into the trick the collection, as people be- reap the rewards of this won- CASA first arrived in Mogo- friends, and become their own volunteers who helped to load or treat mood, than a visit to came aware of the appeal and derful act of caring and shar- tio.g They were heartbroken to person.g All the time creating the trailer.gg the Halloween extravaganza of the good work carried out ing.g The rails of the CASA see young disabled children awareness that disabled peoat Fitzpatrick’s Restaurant.g by the Caring and Sharing As- charity shops are now heav- locked securely in lidle sheds ple need to be treated as real For further info on CASA, Please come along, and expe- sociation,g donations began to ing with bargains.g all day while their mothers people, not just ‘the person in visitgwww.casa.iegor telephone rience the magic of Hallow- flood in for the charity.g In a time when so many were forced to go off working the wheelchair’. 01 8725300gg CASA welcomes een while making a donation Not alone did they come families find themselves to earn money to feed her fam- All of this ‘Caring and donations to their charity to these very worthy causes.g It from Cooley and surrounding homeless, this is surely a’ God ily.g Thankfully those children Sharing’ happens simply be- shops all year round.g This is even bihger and beder than areas, they came from North- send’ for youngg mothers who have now been released from cause people care enough to charity does much good work, last year’s event.g Be WARNED, ern Ireland, Dundalk and fur- struhgle to dress their chil- their dark dungeons and are place their unwanted clothes, and yet there is so much more it is not for the faint hearted!!! ther afield to donate.gg It was a dren in warm clothes and spending happy days in the shoes, etc into a plastic bag work to be done. !! To make a Opening hours will begOc- humbling and proud moment shoes for the winter.g In far new CASA day centres. and donate them to CASA.g The donation, or have an item coltober 23rd – 26thgfromg7pm for the team of volunteers to off Africa, underneath the gAll over Irelandgon Sun- charity shops are CASA’s life- lected from your home, conto 9pmgandgOctober 27th – witness the big back doors of burning sun,g in a place that daygafternoons, minibus’s blood as they quietly carry out tact Anne 086 3938289 31stgfromg6pm – 9pm!!! For Hanlon Transport’s trailer fi- straddles the Equator, a ha- filled with smiling disabled all this good work.g A charity g more call Fitzpatricks Bar & nally being closed to a trailer ven of refuge awaits another children and adults will be which has been in existence Restuarant on 042 9376193. Wrifen by
RoundtheRock Janet Johnston
Contact Janet Johnston on 086-6027904 Email: cooleynews@gmail.com
Local athletes take part in endurance event News in Brief
TownsTableQuiz Blackrock Tidy
BLACKROCK Tidy Towns annual fundraising Table Quiz takes place in Dundalk Golf Club onkThursday the 6th of November. Entry this year is €25 per team of up to four, and there will be prizes galore as usual.
International Blackrock AC goes
A GROUP from Dundalk spectators, the sun was blazalong with several Blackrock ing - 23kdegrees to be exact, AC members flew to Munich which made it even more of last weekend to take part in a challenge for thosekused to the “Munchner Stadtlauf running in the Irish weath-2014” or Munich Marathon, er! but everyone completed Half Marathon and 10km thekchallenge, some even in Run - they were Rachel Gra- record times and some nonham, VictorkGraham, Sarah runners of the groupkeven Williamson, Ulrike Wangn- walked it & have vowed to er, Alan Graham, Maeve Hog- come back next year as run- The Blackrock group who braved the elements at Tough Mudder recently an, MarkkMc Donagh, Brona ners - you knowkwho you are.
BlackrockAthletestake Mc Donagh, Angela Brown & It was an incredible expe-Emma Singleton. rience for all of us taking part This was a huge event - in such a wellkorganised, fun an estimated 7500 runners & impressive event, but the took part in thekmarathon highlight for most, waskfin-
onToughMudder itself, 7000 in the half mar- ishing the distance by runathon & 4000 in the 10km ning through the marathon run! The atmosphere was gates of thekMunich Olympic incredible - there were sam- Stadium! We truly felt like ba bands on the streetskalong Olympians! with thousands of cheering
IF you’re into your gent of eager athletes from cold disorientated people fears alike. One mile from
Localdancetroupe physical fitness you Blackrock AC/Rock Fitness were pulled from this torture home and two major obstaundoubtedly like to were among the first to sign at the far end. This is one mile cles stood in the way. The first, set yourself chal- up. Punchestown Racecourse in. Eleven more to go. aptly named “Everest” was a lenges and take part in in Co. Kildare was the host for Onwards the challenger’s huge wall which curved up-
wowatTalentShow events to keep up your moti- this inaugural lunacy and on powered and high walls, dark wards that forced already exvation and enjoy the experi- arrival at the break of dawn, water filled tunnels, muddy hausted participants to sprint ence. the anxiety levels were pal- swamps, barbed wire, more at full tilt up the slope and If it’s a 5k fun run or a full pable. As it was an American freezing water and miles and hope that someone already triathlon a sense of trepida- company a strong American miles of rough terrain con- up there would grab your outtion is always present in those presence was everywhere and spired to slow or even stop stretched arm. The last obstawho take on the challenge for aier a “good ol’ motivational progress. Respite came with cle, 200 meters from the finish kIT WAS with much trepidation that local dance troupe the first time. There are very warm up” the hooter sounded a few water stations where line, was a muddy sprint over KKLA headed for Tallanstown on Sundaykevening to compete few events, however, that send and sent the terrified partak- a quick drink and brief rest haphazardly placed hay bales in “Tallanstown Got Talent” competition. KKLA is made up those trepidation levels into ers into the unknown. strengthened resolve. De- and through trailing electri- of four young girls Keela, Kim, Leah and Aoibhinn, all aged orbit like “Tough Mudder”. Fourteen members of spite this, however, the path cal wares that delivered a final nine and ten years old. Tough Mudder is an endur- Blackrock AC/Rock Fitness to freedom was littered with shock to war weary warriors. The girls had rehearsed well, but knew that standards ance event in which partici- took off in the morning mist victims suffering from cramp At the start of this chal- were high and competition was fierce. Having got through pants afempt a 12-mile-long and the game plan was clear- and hyperthermia and “Tough lenge the American motiva- the auditions and the first round previously, it was now a military-style obstacle course. -stick together and work as a Mudder” was showing little tional guy said that this was question that only the votes from the judges and audience The organisers are 2 British team. Aier a mile or so of run- mercy. The organisers thank- not a race but a team event. could answer, could KKLA get through to the semi-finals? citizens living in America ning and jumping over mud fully had a lot of medical care The teamwork, support and Thankfullykafter a fabulous performance they did get and the event was designed ditches the first big challenge on hand and they were kept downright gusto of the Black- through, much to the delight of all their supporters in the hall. and created by British Special faced the group. Worryingly busy. No one from Blackrock rock AC/Rock Fitness contin- KKLA are pupils of Crystal Ice Dance Academy (Emmanuella Forces to test mental as well called “Arctic Enema”, it con- AC/Rock Fitness required gent was outstanding. This Salako) kand also Starmakers Stageschool (Amanda Lane). as physical strength, with ob- sisted of two troughs of head their help. is one event that will remain Starmaker Stageschool had another dance troupe competstacles oien playing on com- high muddy water with ice At about the eight mile in their memory for a long ing in the same competition and they clocked up maximum mon human fears, such as fire, floating in it which shocked marker the groups’ confidence time and has strengthened votes from the Judges. This group dances under the name water, electricity and height. bodies and pulled the air out was high and they knew they friendships and commit- Starmaker Stageschool. Saturday 4th October saw of lungs. A barrier half way were going to make it. They ments alike. Tough Mudders Dates for the semi-finals will be announced next week.k the very first “Tough Mudder” across forced people to duck kept together and trudged on indeed……………………….. Final to be held in An Tain theatre. Best of luck to all those event in Ireland and a contin- their entire bodies under and facing the challenges and their competing in the coming weeks. kGo KKLA. AROUND THE VILLAGES
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DARVER/ to break sing on or . play Anyone an instrument who likes last of Stephenstown been sek for Thursday Pond has Oc at - ary ference Maid Centre Coffee and Shop The are Di- DROMISKIN is most welcome to join in for tober 30. Tickets cost E10 per ideal venues for family par-7.30 p.m. Mass on Saturday person and includes beverage ties, events and celebrations. T7> B2@6< nights.. If you require further and BBQ. Music starts at 8.00 Ideally located for catering, , T > 5A > N ; 7 2@ =( 6 ( < 1 ? )( 5 ) * , 297 54> > @* . A :5,. details please call 085-1569147. p.m. To 10.00 p.m. photography,safe parking, For further details please playground on site (superphone Shane or Roddy on vised by their parents/guard- Community 087-2351480 or 087-2765859 ians). Contact the project Parish LoRo Initative or 042-9379019. team (Shane, Philip, Roddy) The numbers drawn in Darv- Knockbridge Community for further details and coster/Dromiskin Parish Loko of Initative are delighted to be ings for your family event at October 13 were 8,14,15 and 27. hosting another “gathering of Massive Charity 042-0379019 or 042-9379873. The jackpot was not won and it Old Friends” at Stephenstown Auction now stands at €8000. Joan Mc Pond on Wednesday October On Sunday November 2 a Ardle picked three numbers 29 from 11.00 a.m. To 12.30 monster auction will be held SOSAD and won €200. p.m. An invitation is extend- in Inniskeen Community Cen- SOSAD is working to creed to all ladies and gentlemen tre to raise money for the Par- ate suicide Safer Community”. Pictured at the 2014 IFA / FBD European Scholarship trip are Brian Scully to come along for tea/coffee ish #Development fund and You don’t have to cope alone. FBD, horticultural farmer, Inaki Larrea Ibanez, Riona Meehan from Castle- Apostolic Workers refreshments and catch-up the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A full range of services and bellingham winner of the Louth IFA Scholarship tour and James Kelly, IFA Branch with friends. All welcome. For A huge amount of items, big supports are available to an- Director of Organisation. The Branch wish to thank more details please contact us and small, will be available yone who may be affected by everyone for their support for on 086-8479033. with something for everyone. suicide or depression. There their 2 recent Display&Cake Viewing will be from 11.30 a.m. is no cost involved. Sales. Total from Cake on Sunday morning with the Sale&Honorary Membership Auction starting at 1.30 p.m. came to €1810. Raffle winners Children’s Everyone is welcome to come 10th Louth Cu- were, Harry Reynolds, Fr Pen- Halloween Party along and pick up a bargain. Chulainn Scouts tony, Maureen Sheridan, Den- A Children’s Halloween We meet on Wednesise Morgan, Mc Caul Family. party will be held at Stephen- day nights in Glyde Hall Talstown Pond on Tuesday Octo- Creative Writing lanstown form 7.00 to 8.30. ber 28 from 3.00 p.m. To 4.30 Classes Boys and Girls welcome aged New Pharmacy p.m.. Booking in advance is Knockbridge Creative between 11 and 15.Contact Best wishes to the proprietor essential as numbers are lim- Writing Classes with the Dave 0864422989 or Steve and staff of Dromskin Phar- ited. Cost is E5 per child or award winning’ The Write 0871224053 macy which opens its doors to adult akending (children will Space’ will be held in the St. the public on October 23. It is receive a Halloween goody Bride’s Clubrooms on Thursnext door to the Daybreak Su- Bag/ Witches Supper). Or days starting from 3.00 p.m. Knockbridge permarket. family rate is as follows: Fam- To 4.00 p.m. For children Taekwondo ily of four (2 adults and 2 chil- aged 7 to 14 years. Fee E10 per Knockbridge Taekwondo Martin Roper (Technical Director, EIQA), Catherine Hughes, David Clarke, dren) will cost E15 with a cost child. Contact Brenda to se- will commence adult classes AnneUe Conlon, Bryan Lynch and Angela Lynch at the 2014 National Q Mark Birches Day Centre per person (child or adult) cure a place on 086-8104927 from Wednesday April 24 in Awards in Dublin. Insight into Dementia-Infor- E3 thereafter (goody bag for or log on to the website www the Parish Centre from 6.45 mation& Empowering Fam- children will include crisps, thewritespace.ie for more in- p.m. To 7.45 p.m, and every ily Carer’s- Free Training for sweets and a bar). Spooky Ma- formation. Wednesday thereaner. 3683586. Faughart Social family carer’s on Thursday gician will entertain the chil- C h i l d re n’s Ta kewo n- Club November 6/23rd, December7 dren. Also taking part in the do classes will now run on From 3rd November the and 20( check for accurate fun events of the anernoon is St. Bride’s G.F.C. Wednesdays from 5.45 p.m. Bingo fitness instructors will have dates). For further informa- our good friend “Patricia the The Following numbers To 6.45 p.m. And on Saturdays The Parish Bingo contin- a musical accompaniment tion ring 012073834 or e-mail Witch” who will read a story were drawn on Monday Oc- from 10.00 a.m. To 11.00 a.m. ues every Thursday night in for their classes. A date to re-Christine.carr@alzheimer.ie for the children and local art- tober 20 2014 for the Jackpot For more information contact the Parish Centre at 8.30 p.m. member is Monday 8th Deist and craft worker, Marga- of €6,400.The winning num- Darren on 086 3414929 or fa- 550 Euro in cash prizes every cember when we have our ret Donnelly, will be around bers were 7,13,21,28. There cebook knockbridgetko. week and a raffle. annual Christmas party night Joe’s LoRo to show her wonderful new was no winner,and there in the Kilcurry Resource Cen- The numbers drawn in the “Fairy Doors” and accessories, were 2match three match tre. Further details later. Joe’s GFC Lotto of October which will be available for the winner, Patricia Hoey and Al- The Guides Irish Dancing The members of Faughart 19 week 152 were 3,7,23 and Christmas Market. They are lan Ross. They won E100 each. The Ladybirds meet on a Irish dancing classes con- Social Group wish to extend 25. The jackpot was not won all individual hand made and Next Lotto draw will be held Wednesday night from 5.50 p. tinue in the Parish Centre eve- their deepest sympathy to and it moves to €15800. The can be ordered and person- on Tuesday October 28 2014. to 6.50. P.m. in the St. Bride’s ry Monday evening from 6 to 7 Tess Woods on the death of following picked three num- alised for each child. Really The Jackpot will be ,E6,600. Meeting rooms. The Brownies p.m. New members welcome her sister Mary Hipgins. May bers and share €200, Patsy fantastic work and well worth If you are not in you can not follow at 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. she rest in peace. Mc Entepgart c/o Aine Neary, seeing. Margaret will also dis- win.!Tickets (Priced €2 per and the Guides also meet from Dromiskin Dearbhla Mc , Gailey Ronan c & /o Sinead Centra bokles play her . To personalised reserve your place wine from line, € Mac 5 for Namee three lines ’s Bar ) on , Gio sale - in 7.00 the p. Bride m. to ’ 8 s . Meeting 30 p.m. All Rooms meet . FAUGHART Christmas Fair Coyne c/o Pat Coyne, Declan for the Children’s Halloween vanni’s Chipper, Brodigan’s Will take place on Sunday O Sullivan c/o Club Bar. Party on October 28 please Shop, Cluskey’s Bar, any Com- 7th December in the Resource phone 042-9379019 (during mikee Member or play online Bereavement St Vincent de Paul Centre, Kilcurry. Anyone office hours) places are fill- at www.stbridesgfc.com. We Support A little reminder that our wishing to book a table can Volunteers ing up quickly and numbers wish to thank you for your Bereavement Support on Church Gate collection hap- do so by ringing Nuala on 085 Required are limited to 80 persons (that continued support. a One to One basis – confiden- pens on the first weekend of 750 1077 For the Dundalk Cardiac includes adults and children) tiality assured-can be had in every month. Thank you for First Responders. Training places for under 2 are free of the Armagh Diocesan Pasto- your continued support which Music classes will be provided. Contact To charge. BBQ food will be on Trips ral Centre, The Magnet, Dun- enables us to help people in Dundalk Piano School at 0860684771. sale weather permitting al- Makhews Coaches are of- dalk on Thursday mornings our own community. teach piano classes in Comso fresh home cooking from fering the following trip, to between 10.30 to 12.30. No munity Centre. They have the Dairy Maid Coffee Shop. Knit and Stich in the R.D.S. On appointment necessary. For highly experienced and qual- KNOCKBRIDGE So home you cooked can enjoy apple a slice tart of and hot Dublin November Christmas 1. Return markets fare E14, 9336393 more information . call 042- Roche U18 League Emmets Semi- GAA Final vs levels ified teachers , all stages, and and teach all styles all . cream or toasted Halloween December 6. Return fare E14, St Mochtas in Louth Village on Classes run Monday to Friday M@2< C@05< Brack. Belfast Christmas Markets Sunday 26 October at 2:00pm. 3-30 to 8-30pm and Saturday + > - @ ) 2 3/ < - 9 { @ = 05 +). <+)?.7,>@*A.97> Henry Mac and McCollum December 14. Return fare E15. Aerobics All fixtures & results avail- from 10am to 5pm. Brothers at Stephenstown For more information contact Aerobics classes are held able from our website www. Pond. Marie at 042-9378188. on Tuesday mornings at 10.00 rocheemmets.ie and facebook The eagerly awaited re- a.m. in Knockbridge Com- page www.facebook.com/ro- Church Youth Choir turn of Henry Mac and the munity Centre. All fitness cheemmets. The Youth Choir has re- McCollum Brothers to play Party Celebrations levels welcome. For more desumed after their Summer at the lovely intimate seking Stephenstown Pond Con- tails contact Nancy on 086-
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FAUGHART CONT’D Glyde Ultimate Rangers Dance G.F.C. The Off Ulti- three “A” of the league. REAGHSTOWN.
mate Dance Off is taking place
on Saturday November 22nd Club Draw J.EM@A80. Kilcurry Bowls Club macross in Nuremore . It promises Hotel Carrick to be a - was The clubs held in fundraising Eamos Lounge draw / EEG 1-:37 .H + ;, 5{ .EE /5. @G80F;.8@>E.A;0.
great night out and tickets are on Saturday 18th with a large
The following Bowls com- €20 available in Lennon’s Bar, crowd in aiendance the club petitions are on during the Smyth’s Spar, Smyth’s Louth would like to thank most sin- Be Alert next few weeks. Arms, Suzie’s Newsagents Ar- cerely all who supported the AS Halloween approaches I
Knockbride Bowling Club dee and Finnegan’s Day Break draw. The winners were as fol- would ask you all to be vigilant Pairs Tournament in Tun- Louth Village. lows. First prize of €5,000 was to the assembling of any matenyduff Community Centre Peter Byrne Emmlagh, Derick rials including tyres in your ar-Knockbride (west) Baillie- Englishby, Mullacrew was the ea for the purpose of creating boro Co Cavan. Nights of Play: Tidy Towns Report winner of the second prize of bonfires. Any evidence of this Sun 2nd, Mon 3rd, Tues 4th, 2014 €2,000 and third prize winner should be reported to Louth Wed 5th November at 7.30pm Tidiness and Liier Control. Joe Leech from Drogheda also County Council immediatesharp. Final Tues 11th Nov. Well done on your ongo- received €2,000. ly. Thanking you, Pat Flynn, LMFM Breakfast DJ Chris Murray with John and Edward Grimes Jedward. Entry fee €10 per pair incl ing success in Louth Litter The tem €100 prize winners Garda. supper. League, unfortunately some were Shane Lennon, Tony
Darver Community Cen- liier was noted on the day of King Ballyoran, Ted Pepper tre Open pairs tournament, adjudication on the Reaghs- Louth Village, Matthew and Westerns GFC nights of play Tuesday 4th, town Road and an outbreak Brianna Little Tullycahon, WESTERNS lotto jackpot Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th was also spotted in Maguire Sean Hoey, Paddy the mechan- was not won weekending Ocand Friday 7th of November. Park. It looked like most of ic, Breffni O’Rourke Chan- tober 16th. Numbers drawn Final on Wednesday 12th No- the residents of Glydeview nonrock, Jamie Duffy Rock were 4, 6, 15, 27 and the folvember. Play begins at 7.30pm were out painting the fence Inn, Oliver Deasy and Marga- lowing won €20 each in the sharp nightly. off the green as the adjudica- ret Roddy. Congratulations to subsequent draw; Eamon
Ladies Keep Fit Classes tor passed on a sunny Friday them all. Maguire, Bríd Finn, Elaine with Noel on Wednesdays evening – great teamwork! Smyth, Hannah Kearney and 7-8pm. Everybody welcome. The Post Box would benefit Terence Sweeney. Thank you
from a fresh coat of paint and very much for your continued
perhaps the corner sign at Sympathy support for our weekly loio. Social Dancing Smyth’s could be refreshed for There was depp sadness You can buy your Westerns
We will have two dances in next year’s competition. The around the area at the news Lotto ticket(s) in advance November. Our next dance uniformity of wine and white of the death of popular local 5wks, 10wks, 20wks etc. in will be on Saturday 8th No- paintwork on hanging basket lady Lily Brennan, Baileland, Hughie O’Neill’s Menswear vember when Michael Cleary standards and bins is cohesive Ardpatrick, Louth. Although Ardee, The Station Ardee, Post and Briege Kelly will provide and has high impact. not in the best of health this Oÿce Ardee, Brady’s Bar, Edthe music. Our second dance Residential Streets and Hous- while her death still came as a mondstown, John and Edward Grimes Jedward Try there Hand at Broadcasting during will be on Saturday 22nd No- ing Areas. shock. Lily was a quiet decent The Danny Boy, Reaghstown, their Promotional Tour at LMFM Radio. vember with Brendan Lee Congratulations to the resi- lady who was liked by all who Aclint Community Hall or supplying the music. Danc- dents of the Glyde Road cot- knew her. from any commiiee member. ing from 9.30pm and supper tages on their recent success Her popularity was very much If you’re not in, you can’t win. will be served. We are looking in winning the best overall in evidence at the large crowd This week the lotto jackpot support Ardee Hospice. tainers on the night who were forward to your company. Housing Estate in County who attended her funeral has reached a magnificent Young and old danced through Ray Murtagh and Derek Ryan.
Louth. The adjudicator in par- Mass which took place last €13,600and the draw took the aisles and women were Together they produced a suticular admired Lilly Coiage Friday week to the Church of place in The Danny Boy, result even known to change their perb show which captivated Kilcurry and Rose Coiage with blooms the Immaculate Conception, of draw here next week. name once ‘Kiss Me Mary’ their audience, had some- Community in abundance. The charming Louth and burial in adjoining was aired! thing for all the ages and sent Resource Centre coiages at Rathbrist are cer- cemetery. It would be impossible to the people home happy. Fi-The centre is available for tainly an asset to Tallanstown. Lily will be sadly missed by all Peoples Club thank everybody that played nally and most importantly meetings and events etc, to Similarly Castleview, Tallans- who knew her but none more MEMBERS of The Peoples a part in the evenings events we would like to thank you, the book please ring 042 9329 862. field Manor, Chestnut Grove so than her loving family to Club for the Actively Retired by name as so many gave their people who bought the tick-To submit info to Faughart are playing their part with whom she devoted her life. have been enjoying Art Les- time willingly to aide an or- ets whether aiending or not; Notes please contact 087 643 well-maintained open areas She was predeceased by her sons given by a Russian lady ganisation that makes such a who supported and continue 9546. in various stages of late husband Desmond and is Olga McArdle on Wednesday difference to people’s lives, but to support this annual event
development. survived by her sons, Thomas, mornings for the past few we shall try. which is run to aid the vital
Desmond, Robert and John; weeks. To the doormen and women support services provided by
her daughters Debbie and Hopefully we in the Aclint who helped on the night, to all Ardee Hospice. GLYDESIDE LOUTH VILLAGE Peogy Lisa, Brother and Briege John . Sons , Sisters in law, can Art Exhibition hope for new Committee paintings who those gave young their and not time so to young sell Elite Boxing Championships . AT the AIBA Jeju World , Ko- MUSINGS Daughters in law, grandchil- from these students in our tickets, to the generous small rea, November 13/25 Ireland
G;88C CGE<B;HH dren and great grand children. 2015 exhibition. And Peoples business who all said yes when will be represented by AAA; : P2>A;: /19:/1/{9D1. /19 31D +919 To all her family friends and Club members are also tak- asked to donate prizes (which Michaela Walsh, 51kg (Holy E:MG.H: 6HC=;4.=;F;.8@>E.A;0 relations we send our deepest ing part in Line Dancing con- were valued at in excess of a Family), Joanna Lambe, 57kg
sympathy. ducted by Rosita Sheckleton thousand euro), to Pat Duig- (Carrickmacross), Katie Tay-
Disco on alternative Thursdays; next nan and the wonderful staff lor, 60kg (Bray) and Claire Glyde Rangers GFC A reminder that the school date Thursday November 6th at the Nuremore Hotel, to Grace, 69kg (Callan). Joanna The Glyde Rangers lotto re- parents committee are run- Xmas Party at 11am. the wonderful and hilarious Lambe is daughter of Peadsults for Tuesday October 21st ning a Halloween disco in While we are only at Hallow- MC, Paddy Ward. To the lo- er Lambe and the late Peogy are as follows, numbers drawn the Community Centre from een it may seem early to be cal transport companies of Lambe of Toomes, Corcrewere 2, 4, 11 and 18. There was 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock this thinking about Christmas par- Line Dancing Sherry’s Cabs, Flexibus Rural aghy. no jackpot winner. The three Wednesday night (29th). Ad- ties but this is an advance note EVERYONE is welcome to Ros- Transport and Finlay’s Coach- Her late mother was Peogy winners of match three re- mission children €3 adults to announce this years parish ita Sheckleton’s Line Dancing es who ensured the crowds got nee Rafferty of Knock Abbey ceived €35 each and they were free. party will be held on Sunday classes in Aclint Communi- home safely. where Joanna’s uncle Harry, Noel McKeever, Lorraine Beg- 14th December more details ty Hall on Friday evenings at Also Brendan Campbell for aunt Kathleen and sister Louley and Mary Farrell. at a later date. 8pm. the tickets and posters, and ise live. So here’s a hearty best €20 house draw was won by St. Mochtas Robert McArdle for the web- wishes to Joanna and her team P Lennon and the €20 seller’s No luck for the minor team site. Eddie Caffrey and Der- mates from Knock Abbey and prize was won by P Lennon. who were beaten in the “C” Thanks mot Finglas of LMFM for all Reaghstown! Next week’s draw will be worth final of the championship by ON the 9th October the Nure- their help. €10,550 and the draw will take a very strong Naomh Martin more hotel came alive to the Thank you for your continued place in Smyth’s. Thank you side. The team were in action magical sounds of Derek Ry- support which helps make for your continued support. again on Sunday last when an and his band, but more im- this event better each year.
they played Roche Emmets portantly the Louth/Meath It would also be remiss not to
in the semi-final of division community came together to thank the wonderful enter-
AROUND THE VILLAGES
All the news and happenings from the local villages Local photos
INNISKEEN facilitate be in before the next haulage weekend arrange to - The Whist Whist is held each Tuesments. day night at 8pm in the Social Kilsaran Cemetery K355F LAEEBE Club and new players are al- The cemetery in Kilsaran is
ways welcome to come along reaching it’s full capacity and
Young @ Heart and join in. On Tuesday night arrangements will soon be Monster Auction Active Retirement October 21st results as follows, necessary for it’s extension. In On Sunday November 2nd Yoga class continues on Tues- highest score Maureen Byrne, the meantime, in an effort to a Monster Parish Auction is day in Social Club at 2.30pm highest lady Jeanette Con- conserve space, advance purbeing held in the Communi- Annual Craj Fair Sunday 16th nolly, 2nd lady Mary Conroy chasing of burial plots will not ty Centre here in Inniskeen November in Inniskeen So- & Ann O’Reilly, highest gent be possible. Also, in general, and bidding gets underway cial Club 2.00pm to 6.00pm if Sheila O’Hare, 2nd gent Tom sale of plots will be confined at 1.30pm sharp. Members you would like to have a stall Rogers, lowest score Sheelagh to parishioners, both current of the organising commiiee @ €15 contact Bernadeie on Finnegan, sweep Eileen Hol- and past. are calling on all homes in the 087 2488654. land, and longest sit Phil Raf-Parish seeking your help with Shopping trip to Dundrum ferty & Heather Christmas. cles donations , musical of furniture instruments , bicy- , 3 Town rd December Centre on with Wednesday tea on KILKERLEY NEWS Paul Mongey, Francis Ledwidge Museum and Elma McMahon, LMETB with household items, bathtubs, way home €25 pick up in In- Inniskeen GAA LoRo the LedwidgePoetry Award. clothes, suitcases, handbags, niskeen Carrick and Dooley’s Results W3KK3A Q13;KAF 46>6--6{-: old phones, pictures, mirrors, Restaurant if interested con- This week’s draw took place on 3 , BE 3KK .B 3 = A ; .?13;KAFI1E35A57A1E@ unwanted presents, garden tact secretary on 086 8892241 Tue 14th Oct and there was no furniture, etc etc. No TV’s, members and none members winner, the numbers drawn Beds, Pillows or Mattress’s. welcome. were 9: 13: 20: 22 All items to be in good con- €20 Lucky dip winners were: Cancer Quiz ditions please. For further Tommy McKenna, Drumboat A fundraising night in information contact Tom Bingo (TMcK), The Farrelly family, Kennedy’s Bar, Carrick Road, Lennon 0879779472, Jemmy Bingo as usual time at 8.30pm c/o Callans Shop, Duindalk takes place this Keenan 0879088767, P.J. Boy- this Saturday night in the So- B Mc Gahon, Killybegs (PMP), Thursday October 30 at lan 0868161428 or Micheal cial Club. The usual Prizes Gemma Woods (GW) and Pa- 8.00pm in aid of the Irish Can-McArdle 0879888948. View- and a Jackpot of €1,000 on tricia Murray, Inniskeen (CK). cer. Society. Finger food will ing is on the Sunday morning offer this week, increasing Next week’s Jackpot will be be served and spot prizes to 11am. monthly by €50, this week a whopping €11,700, and the be won along with a Trad Seson 45 numbers. Books €5 and draw will take place on Mon sion. Please come along and
Sheet €2. Bonus Number not 20th of Oct. support this worthy cause. Parish Mass Times won on this week, increas-As and from the weekend of es by €10 weekly. Bus from November 8th and 9th Mass Carrickmacross each night School News niskeen times will . The change Saturday here in Vigil In- High leaving field Convent entrance Lands 7.47, Main 7.45, KILSARAN/ kerley Scoil , is Mhuire now accepting gan Smá enrol l, Kil - - Super slimmer Sharon Miller from Slane with actor Will Mellor who she Mass will be at 7.30pm and on Street at Keegan’s 7.50, O’Neill STABANNON ments for September 2015. met after reaching the semi-finals of a national slimming competition. Sunday morning at 10.00am. Street near the Church at 7.52, Please contact the school at Please note change of time. Cloughvalley 7.55 and Dundalk JBA MDGAA 042-93 37187 or visit our web-Road 8.03. 0 462 BAG G> 4 486 HD : ; > AAI;HJ3K.DBH. October site www 31 .kilkerleyns , 2014. .ie before Vacancy Sproai Scor Success Inniskeen West Louth De-Group Congratulations who took to 1st our place Ballad at This Pick week 4 the numbers drawn O’Connell’s G.F.C. Foroige a velopment Caretaker have /Environmental a vacancy for KILLANNY/ Spraoi Scor in Clontibret on were 8, 14, 16 and 20 and there O’Connell’s loio for Tues- Kilkerley Foroige club meet workers in Kilkerley. Com- STONETOWN Friday last. Representing our was no outright winner of the day 21st October 2014.Num- this Friday night as usual in munity Employment Eligi-Inniskeen Graians Club were Jackpot of €1,300. €20 prize bers: 15, 20, 27, 28.No jackpot the Community Centre. Last bility applies to this position. Kyra Mc Grath, Lara Mc Grath, winners were Sinead Byrne, winner.1 match 3 winner re- week members took part in If you are interested please EHJ3K KB139A@HJ=.AFI7B5@ Dearbhail O’Rourke, Ciara Tu- Drummond, May Mulhol- ceives €200. Next week’s jack- activity night in Oriel Park.. contact Cathriona O’Rourke TAK HJ3K : 462 .DBH G>6->{:/ 4<8G<8:-6G melty and Ceola Walsh. Well land, Ballintra, Joan Sheridan, pot €19,400. More volunteer leaders still 0872055119 / 042 9378521 in done girls. Bliiogue, Peter Connolly c/o needed so if anyone is inter- the Community Employment Well done to all our other par- K. Boylan and Neil Maguire ested please contact paddy on Oÿce Inniskeen or any Kilkticipants who took part also 14 Deery tce. This week the Social Dancing 0861614512. You don’t need to erley Tidy Towns Commiiee Louth Champion Solo Singing: Kali Mc Ardle, Jackpot is €1,400 and to be in There will be social danc- have a child in the club to act as member. Recitation: Jessica O’Rafferty, with a chance get your entry ing on Bank Holiday Monday a volunteer and training will LOCAL lady Joanne Lambe Music Group: Aoife Greene, from any member of Innis- 27th October in our clubrooms be provided for volunteers. ,retuned to her first love of Lauren Burke, Shane Mc Ga- keen Ladies GFC, Blackstaff from 9.00pm, Music by Brian Emmets GFC athletics.Joanne competed hon, Oonagh Quigley and Ceo- Parents association or the De- McDermott, admission €10 The senior team went in the 4000metres race at la Walsh. velopment Group. and refreshments will be Wedding Bells down by 1-11 to 2-6 against DKIT grounds and finished Quiz Team: Shane Mc Gahon, served. Congratulations to Karen Sean O’Mahoney’s at home by 150 meters ahead of the Jessica O’ Rafferty, Kali Mc Ar- Quigley, Cortial on her mar- on Thursday night last with field, quite impressive for her dle and Ceola Walsh. Social Club riage on Friday last to Peter Shane Lennon hiiing all the first competive race in some We are working on our repre- Social Club lounge is open as Bingo McKenna from Drumboat, scores. Its Mattock Rangers time. Joannes result helped sentation for the Inniskeen usual every Saturday night. Bingo will continue in our also to Alan McGeough from away in the last round her club win the team event Graians Club for Scor na Nog This Saturday October25th clubrooms this Wednesday Cortial on his marriage on Joanne is now in training with which takes place Saturday 22 The Lone Ranger provides the 29th October at 8.00pm, jack- Saturday last to Sarah McCa- the Irish boxing team in Dub-November in Ardaghey. If you entertainment. On Saturday pot €4,700 in 48 numbers. All rthy from Mullaharlin. Good Brownies lin ahead of the world champiare under 17 and would like November 1st our own Mickey welcome health and best wishes to all. The Ladybirds meet on Fri- onship in KOREA. to participate please contact the Butcher. Two great nights day evenings at 6.00pm in the Sean Walsh 087 7593792 or Pe- of lively music for all to enjoy. Community Centre followed ter Dooley 085 8406167. Stabannon Parnell’s Bowls by the Brownies at 7.00pm. RDS CraS Show
GFC Bowls each Wednesday
Sunday Dancing Loio results for Wednes- night in Community Centre MATTHEWS Coach Hire is Shoebox Appeal On Sunday night the usual day 22nd October 2014.No from 7.45pm to 10.00pm. New Dancing in Centre offering the following: Knit-Eileen Meegan, Drummond, is fun Dancing from 10 pm to 12 winner.Numbers drawn were; members and former mem- Dancing in the Commu- ting & Stitching 1st Novemappealing to parishioners for midnight in the Social Club. 4, 7, 17, 24. 9 match 3 winners bers invited to join current nity Centre this Sunday No- ber RDS Dublin - €14 return. her annual Shoebox of Gifts Be there to enjoy a lively nights this week. Ciara&Aoife Lynch, members for a pleasant night vember 2 with music by Blue Please contact our office on for the Children of Moldova. fun dancing. This Sunday Oc- Seamus Daly, Gerard Mackin, of indoor sport so do come Magic. Curtis Magee plays on 042 9378188 to book your seat. You can contact Eileen at 087 tober 26th you dance the night Padraig Lynch, Willie Farrelly, along. Lots of information on November 9, Country Storm 9756058 if you need further in- away to the lively sound of the Gerard Kerley, Maura Levins, Bowls at www.orielzone.com. on November 16, Showbud on formation or there are infor- Big Pat. On Sunday November Crew B Syndicate, Noelle Ho- November 23, J and S Sound mation sheets available in the 2nd Harmony. ey.They receive €25 each. Next on November 30. Dancing Church Porch. All Boxes to week’s jackpot €10,000. from 9.30pm to 12.30am. LA DÉCIMA Dundalk beat Cork City to secure a 10th league title
SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE OF IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION TITLE DECIDER
On Saturday, April 19 2014, Stephen O’Donnell was told his football career was over. 188 days later, he was instrumental in helping Dundalk become league champions
FAIRYTALEENDINGAS MEMORABLE NIGHT AS KENNY’S HEROES END A 19;YEAR WAIT
TOWNTOTHETITLE O’DONNELL DRIVES THE
DUNDALK FC 2 came colour out and to noise warm when up and the the teams first to play Higgins second and fiddle co, however to Colin Healy , had area on the . Hands edge of looked the Cork to City be involved penalty CORK CITY 0 was big cheer announced of the night that O came ’Donnell when was it former for the remainder Irish international of the half. was The needed but Dundalk on nights got the like stroke this and of luck the G%()$ M*L%&,'+)$ named in the Dundalk team; Kurtis instrumental in the middle of the midfielder’s lay off was swept home Reports from Oriel Park Byrne making way for the skipper. park, finding Billy Dennehy in a in style by the left foot of O’Donnell. gavin@dundalkdemocrat.ie For the visitors, there were pocket of space again with a great Dundalk upped the tempo and Ladies and gentlemen, boys when more than the a team few - eyebrows sheets arrived raised pass, but the shot lacked direction. headed pushed for just a second wide from and O a ’Donnell Hoban and girls, children of all ag- in. notably whe it emerged that WIDE OF THE MARK cross before Daryl Horgan tested es….Dundalk FC are champi- Michael McSweeney, a summer The game came to life in the 33rd McNulty again with a well struck ons again. arrival from UCC, started in place minute. Healy did brilliantly to dis- a]empt.
of John Kavanagh. possess O’Donnell, before feed- As the minutes elapsed,
A season that, at times, entered Gearoid Morrissey, who missed ing John O’Flynn on the right. His Caulfield emptied his bench and into the realms of fantasy got the the previous three games through cross deserved to be tucked away two of his substitutes almost comfairytale ending it deserved against injury, was also included in the City but Mark O’Sullivan, under pres- bined for an 81st minute equaliser Cork City on Friday night as Stephen engine room and he was immedi- sure from Gartland, could only di- that would have tilted the title back O’Donnell marked his first start ately involved, getting stuck into vert it wide. in Cork’s favour. John Kavanagh since mid-April with an inspira- O’Donnell after just two seconds, Seconds later, Dundalk were powered his way down the right tional display to lead the Lilywhites drawing one of the quickest fouls asking questions at the other end. and supplied a vicious cross but to their first League of Ireland title of the 2014, and indeed, any other Darren Meenan, who endured a Rob Lehane’s header just whistled Dundalk’s Ruaidhri Higgins gets the beFer of Cork City’s Mark O’Sullivan in 19-years. season. frustrating first-half, flashed in a past the far post.
O’Donnell - who was told his ca- Dundalk started at a brisk pace cross from the right but O’Donnell
reer was over, less than 24 hours but it was the league leaders who couldn’t keep his effort down. Daryl SECOND GOAL
after sustaining a serious knee in- created the clear cut openings. Horgan then shot over the top be- The miss was to prove even more jury against Shamrock Rovers on The home side were fortunate fore McNulty got down well to stop crucial as Dundalk all but secured Good Friday - scored Dundalk’s first early on when Buckley capitalised a Dane Massey drive as the home the league championship a minute goal and helped drive his team to- on a misplaced Gartland pass to slip side looked to seize the initiative. later. Cork City failed to clear a wards the ultimate prize. His per- Billy Dennehy in but his touch let him Their bid to gain the upper hand Higgins free-kick from the left and formance not only earned him the down and the ball rolled harmlessly almost went up in smoke in the 39th Gartland popped up in the ensuing man of the match award but, in this through to Peter Cherrie. minute. Andy Boyle’s foul on Garry goalmouth scramble - as he did in writer’s eyes, cemented his place With so much at stake, it was in- Buckley allowed Billy Dennehy the the fixture at Turner’s Cross in Aualongside the likes of Barry Kehoe evitable that tempers would flare chance to have a pop at goal. The gust - to remain calm and find the and Tom McNulty in the club’s list of and Buckley found himself in ref- free-kick beat Cherrie but not the bo]om corner.
all action midfield heroes. eree Neil Doyle’s book for a crude woodwork, the bu] of the post de- Healy saw a half volley go wide
Dundalk knew that only a win foul on O’Donnell after just four min- nying the Tralee man his 18th goal as the visitors tried to find a way would be good enough for them utes. Darren Dennehy followed sec- of the season. back into it but Dundalk saw it out to take the title and the pendu- onds later, under the instruction of The first-half ended with Hor- to end their 19-year wait for the tilum swung their way in the 48th the assistant on the near side, much gan’s purposeful run forcing his old tle with Oriel Park playing host to minute when the Galway man’s to the annoyance of Cork City boss club back into their own half. The scenes of mass jubilation amongst left footed effort nestled in the John Caulfield. ball broke to Richie Towell but his the majority of the 5,500 packed bo]om corner of Mark McNulty’s Caulfield’s opposite number half-volley landed in the temporary into the old ground at full-time.
net. Brian Gartland’s 10th goal of was forced into a reshuffle after stand behind the goals and the half In 33 league games, Kenny’s the campaign secured the crown nine minutes when combative mid- came to a close with Cork City still side racked up 74 points, 22 wins, for Stephen Kenny’s men; the Lily- fielder Chris Shields limped off. He in pole position. eight draws and lost on just three whites ending the season two was replaced by Ruaidhri Higgins, occasions. They scored 73 goals points ahead of their opponents at who, like his manager, had unset- TWIST and conceded 24, the goal differthe summit. tled business with Cork City, dat- The defining twist in the title race ence a massive 23 be]er than Cork
ing back to the final day of the 2005 arrived three minutes after the City’s. The league table never lies, SEA OF COLOUR season when the Leesiders pipped restart. Towell showed great Dundalk are worthy, fine champi- Stephen O’Donnell is congratulated by Brian Gartland after his goal put Oriel Park was already a sea of Derry City to the title. strength to hold a Higgins pass up ons. Dundalk in front on Friday night POST-MATCH REACTION
Hoban: Coming to Dundalk was the best decision of my career
G%()$ M*L%&,'+)$ night’s title win over Cork City. @ gavin McLaughlinGavin @dundalkdemocrat.ie “When I did sign, I remember looking at an article that
somebody wrote saying that if I League champion, League Cup was the kind of player that Dunwinner, joint top scorer in the dalk were signing then they had Premier Division and a place no chance of winning anything, in the history books assured as but I think I’ve proved people the club’s record goalscorer in a wrong, the lads have proved single top flight season. Thank people wrong and Stephen has God Patrick Hoban decided to proved people wrong.” come to Dundalk. They certainly have. Un- Cork City’s Gearoid Morrissey and Dundalk’s Richie Towell fight for possession It wasn’t an easy move for der Kenny’s influence, Hoban PICTURES BY CIARAN CULLIGAN the Loughrea lad. Released by has gome from strength to Bristol City - where he often strength, hiRing 42 goals in two played as a defensive midfield- seasons and becoming a huge er - Hoban was plying his trade hit with Dundalk supporters. in the First Division with Mer- “Stephen has improved me vue United when Stephen Ken- so much as a player and it’s all ny arrived in the west to run the down to him why I’ve this medal rule over Hoban. around my neck.
“He came down to watch me “I came to Dundalk to prove play for Mervue United against myself and I think I have. It has Salthill in a nothing game at the been the best decision I have end of the 2012 season. What- ever made.” ever he seen in me that day, I do The fear for Dundalk fans is not know.” that Hoban’s form will not have
Kenny made his interest gone unnoticed across the waknown but Hoban remained ter. The 23-year-old was honest unsure about a move to a club enough to admit that he would still trying to get back on its feet like another crack at an English aTer a brush with relegation. club but if nothing is on offer, He paid a couple of visits to the he is only going to play his foottown before deciding to put pen ball with one League of Ireland to paper but even then, his ar- club. rival was hardly greeted with “Don’t get me wrong, it’s my fanfare. dream to play in England again.
“I took a massive chance I won’t beat around the bush coming to Dundalk. I drove up and lie to you about that but if here twice before I signed just it doesn’t come, it doesn’t come to look around. I was very unde- and if I’m in Ireland, I’m staying cided,” said Hoban aTer Friday with Dundalk.”
SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION TOP TWO
Team P W D L F A Pts Dundalk FC 33 22 8 3 73 24 74 Cork City 33 22 6 5 51 25 72
Dundalk’s Patrick Hoban gets away from Cork City midfielder Colin Healy Andy Boyle outjumps Cork City’s Mark O’Sullivan SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE OF IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION TITLE DECIDER
MATCH STATS Minutes after securing the league title, Kenny gavin G%(@ )$ dundalkdemocrat M*L%&,'+)$ .ie the tion years was understandable that followed the . ti In - @McLaughlinGavin tle success of 1995, Dundalk DUNDALK FC 2 was already looking ahead to next year Forget the League of Ireland perch FC not , only it fell slipped , face down from out its
THTROPHY: KENNY CORK CITY 0 title won with Bohemians of the cage. Embarrassing re- in 2003 and the numerous sults on the pitch were bad Brian DUNDALK Gartland FC:Peter , Andy Cherrie Boyle, Dane ; Sean Massey Gannon ; , League Cups and FAI Cup suc- club enough oRen but resembled off the pitch a badly the Stephen Chris Mountney Shields O’ 76 Donnell ) ( , Ruaidhri Richie ; Darren Towell Higgins Meenan , Daryl 9), Horgan (John ; dalk cess manager with Derry Stephen City, for Kenny Dun- , run “The circus club . were in the First Patrick Hoban (Kurtis Byrne 89). Unused Friday night’s title win was the Division for seven years and
ONHIS10IS THIS McDermo subs: Kurtis ü, Byrne Marc Gri , Mark ÿn, Rossiter Gabriel Sava , Donal (GK). most satisfying of his career. nobody, nationally, was yearn- CORK CITY:Mark McNulty; Michael ing for Dundalk to be back in McSweeney, Dan Murray, Darren Dennehy, With a managerial career the top flight,” said Kenny. John Kavanagh Dunleavy 63), ; Colin Gearoid Healy Morrissey , Garry Buckley (John nineties stretching , you back would to the think late in a “Two relegation years play ago - they off and were , if ( 63 Rob ), Mark Lehane O’Sullivan 73); John , Billy O’Flynn Dennehy (Josh . Unused O’Shea that Kenny has seen almost they had’ve been relegated, subs: Gavin Kavanagh, Dave O’Leary, Liam everything there is to see in nobody outside of Dundalk ATTENDANCE Kearney, Kevin : O 5, ’ 300 Brien . (GK). the football tunnel . However at Oriel , Park speaking on Fri in - Very would few have people batted would an eyelid have . HOW WAS THE MATCH day night, as over 5,000 people cared about it.” celebrated Dundalk’s first title Things changed in the win-
MYBEST 4 SHOTS ON 1 win in 19-years, the Dubliner ter of 2012 when Kenny was tried to put into words just offered the job at his house in 7 SHOTS OFF 6 how taken aback he was by the Donegal by new owners Paul football heartbeat in the town. Brown and Andy Connolly. 3 SHOTS BLOCKED 4 “There is a rawness here, Under their leadership, the a raw passion. I don’t want to club have been revitalised, 2 CORNERS 1 use the word aUgression but culminating in a league title you know what I mean. There win that will live forever in the 10 FOULS CONCEDED 11 is a real edge about things. The memory.
ONEYET people here love the team and “The club lost a genera- 2 CAUGHT OFFSIDE 1 they have real passion. This tion of support but there is means everything to this a capacity to improve. The MAN IN THE MIDDLE town The .” outpouring of emo- such owners humility , Andy and and are Paul amaz have -
Neil Doyle (Dublin)
Stamped his mark on the game early on by booking Cork City duo Garry PICTURES BY CIARAN CULLIGAN Buckley and Darren Dennehy inside the opening five minutes and he never really had any problems after that.
IN THE BOOK
4 0 4 0
Meenan (39) Buckley (4) Higgins (61) D Dennehy (5) Sava (85) Murray (50) Cherrie (87) B Dennehy (79)
SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION FINAL LEAGUE TABLE
Team P W D L F A Pts Dundalk FC 33 22 8 3 73 24 74 Cork City 33 22 6 5 51 25 72 St Pat’s Athletic 33 19 8 6 66 37 65 Shamrock Rovers 33 18 8 7 43 26 62 Sligo Rovers 33 12 7 14 44 36 43 Limerick 33 12 5 16 37 45 41 Bohemians 33 9 13 11 42 43 40 Derry City 33 9 11 13 42 41 38 Drogheda United 33 10 6 17 40 63 36 Bray Wanderers 33 5 11 17 28 61 26 UCD 33 6 7 20 27 71 25 Athlone Town 33 4 10 19 35 56 22
HOW THEY RATED
Daryl Horgan, Dane Massey, Peter Cherrie and Richie Towell all became ever presents when the teams were confirmed. The big news was the return of O’Donnell, who passed a latefitness test.
7 Cherrie 6 8 8 7 Gannon Boyle Gartland Massey
9 6 6 O’Donnell 8 Shields Horgan 8 Meenan Towell 8 8 O’Sullivan 6 Hoban 6 O’Flynn B Dennehy 8 7 7 Healy Buckley Morrissey 7 7 6 6 Dunleavy Murray D Dennehy McSweeney
7 McNulty
Dundalk substitutions
Ruaidhri Higgins (8) for Chris Shields, 9 mins. Kurtis John Mountney Byrne (6) ( for 6) for Patrick Darren Hoban Meenan , 89 mins , 76 mins . . Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny pictured with the SSE Airtricity League title Gannon praises the fans for playing their part “THE PEOPLE and win win three the games title is in unheard Europe HERE LOVE THE of. TEAM AND THEY young “It’ players s the best that this group coun of - padraig P)0/) .whelan &, W( @ . dundalkdemocrat -)+ .ie venue for their a cauldron warm-up of , the noise Carrick and colour Road . PASSION HAVE REAL . THIS themselves years try has and seen they . in are a number a credit to of Sean @PWhelan Gannon 88 paid tribute to the back- you room could “I an was hour hear sitting before them in singing the the game dressing , so loud and . TITLE MEANS myself “ANer at what Shamrock happenedto Rov- races ing his on side Friday received night, from enabling the ter the - That sends doesn you on ’t to make the pitch you nervous full of con , it - EVERYTHING TO ers, I’ve had to draw huge Lilywhites to claim a dramatic final fidence and makes you want to get THIS TOWN” build strength this to team come in back the mir and - long day victory in the memory over Cork . City that will live Gannon out and afterwards get going,” . said a delighted Stephen Dudalk manager Kenny them I ror pushed of and my them own they philosophy are and an pushed abso- . close pubs Such en their route was doors the to , volume Oriel two hours Park of support before had to , away Friday “The all , as season whole they have town , and done got now behind home they us have and on his Sean second Gannon league pops winner the cork ’s medal on the in victory ing champagne all but one. lute credit to themselves.” kick-off, while those who did cram their reward, the whole place will be as many years after enjoying victory “This one means more because The next step for Kenny into Oriel Park, temporary stand and in lockdown and I’m sure there will with St Pat’s last season. I’ve played so much more games and and his players? A tilt at mak- all, created a continental atmosphere be tumbleweeds around the town for However, he says this success is I really couldn’t be happier. I got so ing people. My first instinct ing real progress in Europe that would not have looked out of days to come,” he laughed. sweeter given that he chalked up just many more opportunities and it cul- was not to take the job but next year. place in a Serie A stadium. Flags were The full-back, who was voted in- 13 appearances last year in Inchicore minated in what was such a special I knew my next job was go- “It’s not asking too much,” flown and songs were sung before to the PFAI Team of the Year because compared to appearing in every sin- night for the club.” ing to very important. They said the Dundalk boss. “We the players even reached the pitch of his performances, was collecting gle league game this time, and start- came to see me at my house were very unlucky in Hajduk and made it clear they want- Split. They were hanging on
SSEAIRTRICITYLEAGUEOFIRELANDPREMIERDIVISION ed me and they wouldn’t ad- against us. Technically we vertise the post. I knew then are great and we have the I had to take it. fitness levels which is what
Outofcontractstarsayshewantsto “What we have done this you need at that level. year is unprecedented,” he “I would expect us to get been constantly linked with a continued. “To have a group better but we can’t be cer- move back across the Irish Sea
stayatDundalkbutmayhavetomove of players, bar Stephen tain of hanging on to all of with Cardiff rumoured to be his O’Donnell, who haven’t won our players so we have hard next destination. Towell said he
Towellleftina anything to come and dom- work ahead. But let me as- would like to stay at Oriel Park but, inate the way we did, score sure you, there will be no with the prospect of no fixed in- 100 plus goals, win two tro- stone leN unturned.” come coming his way for the fore- phies, get to another final, seeable future, he said he also had to consider his options. “It’s really hard to be honest.
dilemmaover We’ve won the league tonight but, realistically, on Monday I am out of a job. The whole squad is in the same boat. I need to think of the bigger picture. Hopefully in the next few days I can sit down with the club and see where we
hisOrielfuture can go from there. I love being at Dundalk and I don’t want to leave.” Occasions like the one witnessed at Oriel Park on Friday night would certainly be an incentive for anybody to stay with the club. Over 5,000 people crammed into the old ground, making it a cauldron of noise. “It was incredible tonight,” remarked Towell. “In the two years gavin G)'@ &+ dundalkdemocrat M1L)*,(-&+ .ie I’ve been here I’ve never seen it @McLaughlinGavin like that. You just wish it was like that all the time. I know that’s not A league winner on the Friday and possible because people have out of work the following Tuesday. work commitments and things First-team coach Vinny Perth plants a smacker on the SSE Airtricity As the saying goes, only in the like that but it was great to see League trophy League of Ireland. them come out in force tonight.” That is the predicament Rich- The players fed off the energy ie Towell and his Dundalk team- of the crowd, and led by ‘Captain mates find themselves in. When, Fantastic’ Stephen O’Donnell, or should that be if, the celebra- they claimed the win they needtions die down, the best crop ed take the title. of players in the country will be “To think that he had his caready to join the dole queues. It reer wriYen off and told he would just wouldn’t happen in any other never play again, to come back profession. seven months later and score a As the bars in the Lilywhite goal in such a crucial game was Lounge and the Enda McGuill amazing. We’re lucky to have Suite took a hammering following somebody like that at our club,” Dundalk’s coronation as League said Towell of his midfield partner, of Ireland kings, Towell spoke O’Donnell. to The Dundalk Democrat in the The build up to the game saw empty visitors dressing room, many people question Dundalk’s vacated by runners-up Cork City. character. One term that was reg-Beaming with pride and anx- ularly used last week was ‘boYle’ ious to ‘let his hair down’ after a with some suggesting that Towell long season, which saw him play and co had lost theirs. in every league game, the con- “We’ve had the best defensive versation, as it always does with record, we’ve scored the most Towell, meandered to his plans for goals . Anybody who says we are next season. bottlers are talking nonsense,” Stephen O’Donnell is mobbed by Dundalk supporters Richie Towell proudly displays his league winers medal The former Celtic player has he stated. Dundalk FC :: 2014 SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Champions Pictures by Ciaran Culligan SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE OF IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION TITLE DECIDER
LATEFITNESSTEST TOP SIX TABLE O’DONNELL ONLY GOT THE GREEN LIGHT TO PLAY AT 6PM
It is inevitable that the matches be-
COSTSCITYDEAR tween title contenders will play a major role in determining where the honours will ultimately reside. Comprising the six teams that, at the beginning of the season were seen as the strongest, the year’s Top Six League Table, covering a total of 45 games, amply demonstrates the significance of these six-pointers.
Against their leading five opponents, Dundalk harvested a grand total of 32 points while only conceding eight points to the same opposition. Crucially with three wins, the Lilywhites collected nine points from Cork, conceding nothing.
Only St Patrick’s Athletic matched Dundalk over the three matches with each team taking four points. With all the other teams, Dundalk had significant surpluses between points gained and those conceded.
Record v Top Six - Cork City (W9 C0), St Pat’s (W4 C4), Shamrock Rovers (W5 C2), Derry City (W7 C1), Sligo Rovers (W7 C1).
LEAGUE GOALS
In the 28 seasons (1987-88 to 2014) since the introduction of the 33-match league, only three teams have managed to beVer an average of two goals per game. The great Derry team of the late 1980s did it twice while winning the title in 1988-89 (70 goals) and the following year with 72 goals when they were runner up to St Patrick’s Athletic.
In more recent times, Sligo’s 73 goals in the 36-match 2011 season wasn’t suÿcient to overcome that year’s champions ahead of Shamrock Rovers who had four points to spare at the finish.
Dundalk’s 73 League goals this season is the best scoring rate in those 28 years.
Furthermore, in the past 75 seasons only one club have scored more - in the 1977-78 year when Bohemians went one beVer with 74 goals.
Dundalk captain Stephen O’Donnell pictured with the SSE Airtricity League title Champion Cherrie: Words can’t describe this
P)0/)&, W(.-)+ but obviously Garts’ goal gave P)0/)&, W(.-)+ “It is unbelievable and just padraig.whelan@dundalkdemocrat.ie us a cushion and there was no padraig.whelan@dundalkdemocrat.ie hasn’t sunk in yet at all. In the dress- @PWhelan88 way we were going to lose it @PWhelan88 ing room before it, we were confi- from there.” dent we would do it. I suppose some Stephen O’Donnell produced The celebrations at the end Peter Cherrie was almost lost for thought we might bocle it but we an inspirational captain’s dis- brought a long week of metic- words as he looked at the league have shown what a team we have play against Cork City on Fri- ulous preparation to an end. winner’s medal slung around his and that we have had all season. day night and then revealed After two successive draws neck amidst glorious celebrations I am absolutely delighted for the afterwards that he had only against Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park on Friday night. boys.” been passed fit to play less and Bray Wanderers, people Shrugging off the attentions, Few could argue that Cherrie than two hours before kick- questioned Dundalk’s ability momentarily at least, of admirers in particular deserves this success off! to handle the pressure, but looking for his gloves, boots, shin- more than most. The Scot was part O’Donnell underwent a O’Donnell said the players pads or anything else they could of a team in 2012 that broke records fitness test with Dundalk were always confident ahead get their hands on, he reflected on for the wrong reasons. Long win- Strength and Conditioning of the do-or-die clash. just what it meant to him to top the less runs, littered with heavy de- Coach Graham Byrne at 6pm, “We were confident and standings this season and when it feats - 63 goals found their way FROM A RELEGATION PLAYMOFF TO THE TITLE : Survivors from 2012, Pe- less than two hours before the had talked all week about was put to him that he could now past him that year - led to Dundalk ter Cherrie, John Mountney and Chris Shields all or nothing title decider with playing the match and not the call himself a league champion, flirting dangerously close to relega- Cork City, and got the all clear occasion. We said ‘we have bet- he struggled to find the words to tion. Two years on, under Stephen cause he doesn’t put any pressure the guys do. There are no nerves to make his first start since ter players than them and if we match the feeling. Kenny’s influence, the club has been on us. It is a case of ‘go out, express there whatsoever and I am so hap- April 18. play well we will beat them’. “There is no words that can de- reborn. yourself, show them what you’ve py that we have done it. The cele- It came to Cork’s detriment “It is a great feeling, to do scribe that….. “It is all down to the gaffer be- got and have fun’ and that is what brations can start big time.” as the Lilywhites skipper de- it on the last day, especially servedly won the man of the after people questioned our match award and scored the character. I knew if we played
SSEAIRTRICITYLEAGUEOFIRELANDTITLESHOWDOWN all important opener that set to our potential we could win his side on the way to their the game and we are absolutely first league championship in delighted,” he said.
Birthdayboyfinallygetshishandsonthatelusivemedal 19 years. Few would have pictured “I hurt my calf against the former Shamrock Rovers Bray,” explained O’Donnell af- star in such a situation when he
Higgins:Everybody terwards. “I tried to train with sustained a serious knee injuit on Monday and tweaked it ry - that he was told would end so I didn’t train all week. Six his career - against the Hoops o’clock, before the game was on Good Friday. O’Donnell, the first time I ran on it since though, has worked like a dethen. mon behind the scenes and he “Thankfully, I didn’t feel got his reward on Friday, scor-
playedtheirpart anything. I got a bit worried ing, leading and then geZing to when I felt a twinge in the li\ the trophy with Andy Boyle. warm up but there was no ill ef- “This is what has kept me fects. I felt good for the 90 min- going for the past five or six utes and it helped, I think, that months,” he said. I didn’t have a game to worry “I knew that I would only about next week. The adrena- have a couple of weeks when line probably got me through I got back to come in and do it and I didn’t have any qualms something. I worked really about it.” hard to be fit and try and help minute O’Donnell opener ’s crucial brought 48th to I when just had I could a sneaky and, you feeling know all , gavin G)'@ &+ dundalkdemocrat M1L)*,(-&+ .ie mind his last gasp strike away week that something might @McLaughlinGavin to Coleraine in the Setanta Cup happen tonight,” he added earlier this season in its execu- with a twinkle in his eye. After a couple of painful near tion. The importance, though, “It’s the best moment of misses with Derry City, birthday was somewhat different. my career, absolutely. If you boy Ruaidhri Higgins finally got his “It was a bit better strike think last season, 20 stran- hands on a league winners medal than the one in Coleraine,” gers turned up on January on Friday night. laughed the smiling Galwe- 15 and to do as well as we did The cultured midfielder, who gian. “This one wasn’t great and then this year, get to the turned 30 the day before the title though, I think it got a little Setanta Cup final, win the EA decider with Cork City, beamed nick to help it move from right Sports Cup, beat Hajduk Split with pride when he spoke to The to le\ but it was a great feeling. away and then win the league, Dundalk Democrat afterwards “I thought we had been it is phenomenal. and the first thing he did was grinding them down before “Tonight was such a unique lavish praise on those who have then and they were getting occasion. It was winner takes worked tirelessly behind the deeper and deeper so we knew all for the league and you prob- scenes. we would create our chances,” ably won’t see that again for “The whole backroom staff he continued. years. If there is a way to win it, deserve a mention because eve- “The last 20, 25 minutes we that’s the way to do it but hope- rybody involved, not just the play- lost our way a little bit. Your fully we will have it wrapped ers, has really played their part,” natural instinct is to start de- up by 10 points next season!” he said. fending and we got a bit edgy he laughed. “Graham Byrne, Noel Walsh, our kitman, Paul Cheshire, Dr Samir, Steve Williams, Adam Kelly, Ruaidhri Higgins (right) celebrates his first league title success LEAGUE OF IRELAND WINNERS Laura Coulter, they have all been an absolute credit to themselves. curing Dundalk’s title after being have been close a few times but Like every Dundalk player FRIDAY’S 10TH LEAGUE ticulous “Gerry man Spain behind is the the most scenes me- 9 introduced th minute following from the bench an injury in the to like it’s my it was 30th meant birthday to be and .” it feels wards who spoke , Higgins to the was press also eff after usive - TITLE WIN MAINTAINED that I have ever seen. I enjoy talk- Chris Shields and the Limavady Higgins now has a full set in his praise for captain, goalscor- DUNDALK’S POSITION AS ing to Gerry because he talks a lot man seized the opportunity, play- of domestic winners medals, er and man of the match, Stephen THE MOST SUCCESSFUL of sense and he knows the game ing a part in both goals. not bad for somebody who was O’Donnell. PROVINCIAL CLUB IN THE inside out. Vinny Perth has been “I wasn’t fully tuned in when I deemed surplus to require- “The only word I can use to de- COUNTRY. around the block and he knows came on,” admiced Higgins. “Nor- ments at Derry City prior to the scribe him is a ‘freak’. He’s a cred- ONLY SHAMROCK ROVERS what he is talking about. mally when I come on I have been campaign. it to himself and tonight showed BOHEMIANS (17), SHELBOURNE (11) HAVE (13) WON AND er. He “And has then had there his final is the day manag heart- - but able I to settled read the down tempo and of I hope things I for releasing “I’d like to thank me from Roddy Derry Collins City He why is he a huge is the game captain player of our and club he . MORE LEAGUE OF IRELAND especially break before for him so .” I’m delighted done “I myself finally proud have a . league win- medal so I could !,” said get my Higgins league with winners more con stood fidence up tonight to go and on and gave win us the the CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES Higgins played his part in se- ners medal around my neck. I than a hint of sarcasm. game.” THAN THE LILYWHITES. SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE OF IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION TITLE DECIDER
ATTENDANCES
Friday night’s match against Cork City (5,300) and the EA Sports Cup final against Shamrock Rovers (4,500) drew the largest crowds of the season. Four other matches drew an audience in excess of 3,000. Three of these were in the league, including the two games against Shamrock Rovers (3,364 and 3,012) and St Patrick’s Athletic (3,135) in June. The Europa League match against Hajduk Split also topped the 3,000 mark (3,014). This year’s league average of 2,535 per game was up by 28% on the 2013 average of 1,973.
DOUBLE FIGURES
His goal against Cork City - his tenth of the season - saw Brian Gartland became the fifth player Patrick Hoban and Chris Shields celebrate
DundalkcentrebackAndyBoyleishopingthatFriday to join the 2014 double-digit goal club, joining Hoban (24), Towell (15), McMillan (15) and Byrne (10). their closest challengers time The Championship-winning and time again.
tocome ’sleague 1981-82 season was the last time “When you score the most
nightADundalk had four who finished in goals in the league and con-
titlewinisthefiERA NEW double figures: Mick Fairclough cede the least, you are deserv-
rstofmanymoreOF (20), Leo Flanagan (14), Hilary ing champions. The best team Carlyle (12) and Sean Byrne (10). will always win the league and You have to go back to the thankfully, we did it. 1960s to find five double-digit “I think a lot of people scorers, when the feat was last doubted us after the two achieved in 1967-68 by Ben Han- draws the previous week but nigan (20), Danny Hale (16), Kevin I always maintained we have Murray (13), Paddy Turner (11) and enough characters in this Derek Stokes (10). squad to win a league. A team DISCIPLINE DOMINATIONest is only player as and good we as don its ’ weak t have - many of those. “At the start of the season, we were backing ourselves and I thought we were well deserved winners and nobody can take that away from us. “I think people did want to see us fall,” he added. “After P$'($&+ W%)*$# That’s definitely the plan,” he him to come back from a ca- “Title deciders are always last year, it would have been Not only did they finish top of the padraig.whelan@dundalkdemocrat.ie told The Dundalk Democrat. reer threatening injury and going to be nervy. The fans easy to label us one season SSE Airtricity League table but @PWhelan88 “I’m a bit speechless as I’ve put in the performance he were just unbelievable to wonders but that was never Stephen Kenny’s men also finished never experienced this before did, it just sums up the man,” make that the atmosphere going to be the case when you League above the . Calculated rest in the by Penalty multiplying Points Dundalk centre-back Andy taste in my of career one of but them once you you want get a he said “He was of his always team- in mate the . gym warm it was. up When they we were went singing out to brought look at the in.” players the gaffer the red cards total by three and Boyle is hoping that Friday a lot more. I really hope we working hard and never felt and I think they made it so He continued: “He made adding the yellow cards, Dundalk night’s league title win will can keep everyone together sorry for himself. It shows difficult for Cork,” Boyle re- some great signings and no were winner by a distance. kickstart a new era of Lily- and go on and dominate this what a captain he is, he led us marked. maOer what the results were, 2, Total Table : 43 - Dundalk ); Shamrock (Yellow Rovers 37, Red whites dominance. league Boyle for a lifted while to the come tro .” - py throughout for him geOing and I was that so goal hap . It - ing “I a know big crowd they were but expect I don’t - we “ always Just look believed at what . we did (Yellow 44, Red 4, Total 56); UCD At the age of just 23, Boyle phy alongside club captain was a real honour to lift the think they expected it to the outside the league, the results (Yellow 41, Red 5, Total 56); Cork showed maturity and lead- O’Donnell and he was quick trophy with him because he extent that it was.” in Europe like beating Hajduk City (Yellow 48, Red 4, Total 60); ership beyond his years to to deflect praise for himself is a top bloke.” Dundalk have attracted Split away. They are not to be Limerick (Yellow 55, Red 2, Total captain the side in Stephen and direct it to the man who The former UCD defend- plenty of praise for their style sniffed at. 61); Bohemian (Yellow 44, Red 7, To- O’Donnell’s absence and he defied the doctors by making er, who played in every single of football and Boyle said they “Split was so loud and tal 65); Derry City (Yellow 60, Red is now eyeing continued suc- a comeback from a horrific league game bar one this sea- were deserving league cham- deafening and that game 3, Total 69); Drogheda Utd (Yel- cess in the white jersey. knee injury. son, also stressed the impor- pions. shows the character we have, low 60, Red 4, Total 72); Sligo Rov- “It was an unbelievable “It was a great honour to tance of the support in Oriel The league table and the coming from behind there to ers (Yellow 62, Red 4, Total 74); St night and an unbelievable captain the side in Stevie’s ab- Park on the final night, be- statistics back it up. Dundalk win. That epitomises us.” Patrick’s Athletic (Yellow 54, Red 7, feeling to win my first league sence and in some big games lieving that the volume and were the league’s heaviest hit- It epitomises them alright: Total 75); Bray Wanderers (Yellow medal and I hope that we will too, the European ones and level of noise surprised the ters, had the most miserly de- champions. 54, Red 10, Total 84); Athlone Town go on and win many more. cup finals stick out, but for visitors. fence and convincingly beat (Yellow 74, Red 8, Total 98).
Rossi:Youngsterscan Ireland is at a different level to fessional that he is, he admi[ed where we were playing in 2008 he could have no complaints
playatahigherlevel and 2009 with Bohemians. Peo- and said he would be delighted ple across the water see that. to extend his stay at Oriel Park There is a lot more credibility for a third season. about it now. “I’ve been used to being in “Look at Brian Lenihan, who the team for most of my career gavin G)'@ &+ dundalkdemocrat M1L)*,(-&+ .ie Richie Towell and Andy Boyle, went from Cork to Hull and sud- but I’ve had to learn to be a team @McLaughlinGavin they have the world at their denly popped up in the Irish player and take on a new role. feet,” said Rossiter. “There squad. The Irish starting XI it- The back four have been brilis nothing to hold these lads self is made up of five or six lads liant. Champions are built on Mark Rossiter feels that the on- back.” who started in the League of Ire- great defences and we have a ly barrier that could stop this Rossiter was part of a great land, so the top players in this fantastic back four. current Dundalk side from po- Bohemians side under Pat Fen- league can easily play League “The last two years have tentially becoming one of the lon at the back end of the last One or the Championship or been brilliant. I go into the off greatest ever will be the depar- decade but he feels the League even higher.” season and don’t really worture of some of the club’s young- of Ireland is a much more com- Rossiter endured a frustrat- ry about contracts now, but if er players to clubs in England. petitive arena now than it was ing season, finding himself on Stephen wants me to stay at “When you think of lads like five or six years ago. the bench for most of it. Howev- Dundalk then we will definite-Sean Gannon, Patrick Hoban, “Physically the League of er, being the consummate pro- ly iron something out.”
SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE OF IRELAND TITLE SHOWDOWN
Celebrations continue in the dressing rooms
DEFENDER FINISHES THE SEASON IN DOUBLE FIGURES
Gartland proves to be Cork’s scourge
Marc Griÿn gets the party started
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Winning leagues is not just a team effort, it is a club effort, of that there is no doubt. But if one man can lay a claim to seriously swinging the destiny of the title his side’s way, it is Brian Gartland. As part of a rock solid PLAYER OF THE YEAR YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR central defensive part- PATRICK HOBAN SEAN GANNON nership with Andy Boyle, Gartland helped his side What a season the self-con- Given the youthfulness of keep 16 league clean sheets fessed “hurling lad from this Lilywhites side, the and finished up with 10 Loughrea” has had. His 20 majority of the key figures goals in all competitions. league goals were crucial could lay claim to this One of those was a late in bringing the league title award but outstanding winner away to Cork City in to Oriel Park while his gen- 23-year-old full-back Gan- early August while the other eral play was pivotal and he non takes it, having turned was the goal which clinched added a further four in cup himself from a relative un- the championship when he competitions. Top class. known into a key player. pounced to prod home. Will they be remembered as the two most important he ever scores? “Hopefully not,” he grinned. “But, if they are, I can’t really complain, can I? I suppose every goal we have scored this season has been Brian Gartland celebrates after scoring the goal that clinched the championship for Dundalk important, whether it was my one at Turner’s Cross or Stephen O’Donnell’s be wrapped up with time Aside from the goals because we have some of GOAL OF THE SEASON MEMORY OF THE SEASON in Coleraine. Even if you to spare by Dundalk but ‘Garts’ got throughout the the best technical players SEAN GANNON V ST PAT’S(A) HAJDUK SPLIT AWAY aren’t scoring goals, look Gartland was pleased with year, he played a key role in the country, but I believe at the contributions. Dar- the way it panned out, the in the squad, o]en talking in myself. More than a goal, this ef- Trailing by a goal at half- ren Meenan has 32 assists! championship secured on the less experienced play- “I know my limits and I fort was a work of art that time and with a deafening That’s incredible, incred- a night of tension when new ers through games and rev- know my strengths. I know saw Dundalk complete 36 Stadion Poljud expecting ible. He probably doesn’t heroes were born at the Car- elling in a role of being the that one of those is organis- precise passes with every more, Dundalk stunned get the praise he deserves rick Road venue. man the squad would look ing, communicating, being outfield player touching their hosts with a second outside the dressing room. “If you have a choice, this to in times of need. vocal and things like that, the ball before Gannon vol- half display of character All over the park, everyone is the way you want to do it: Of his own outstanding but we have leaders every- leyed in at the back post. and class that saw their has played a part.” at home, in front of your season, he offered: “Techni- where and that was just an- It showcased everything hosts applaud them from At one stage, the league crowd, sold out, against the cally, I might not be as good other reason why we did so about Kenny’s style of play. the field. Truly heroic. title looked like it would team who are top.” as some of the other lads well.”
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Captain Fantastic leads the CORK CITY REACTION way on a night of euphoria
He struggled through the swaying masses towards the makeshift presentation podium, adoring arms stretched out in an aBempt to touch him - a holy relic amongst a team of them on Friday night. Captain fantastic, Stephen O’Donnell, along with the rest of the title-winning Dundalk FC team, had done it.
In the euphoria just after the Caulfield praises champions match had finished, victorious manager Stephen Kenny cor- Cork City boss John Caulfield put aside his dismay at fail- ralled his troops and led them ing to pick up a league winner’s medal in his first season at away from the explosion of joy the club to label Dundalk as ‘good champions’. towards the sanctity of the dress- Speaking aPer his side’s final day loss, the exciteable Lee- ing room. siders boss said: “We are disappointed because we came
Under the din from the stand here to try and win the game but that’s how it goes. above, in a quiet moment after “I felt we needed the first goal and we had chances when victory, he spoke. The words are the ball came across to Mark O’Sullivan and he missed and private and for their ears only, but then the free kick from Billy [Dennehy] which was close.” they will be remembered, wheth- Stephe Kenny and Patrick Hoban embrace at the full-time whistle He admiMed his side struRgled to deal with Dundalk in the er they are back next year for a second half and acknowledged they were worthy winners. shot at reclaiming the title or not. said a few worried looking heads. Cork looked up for it and we The eyes were barely re-fo- “At half time, I felt we had did okay but then we lost a bit
The only absentee was top ‘We’ve home advantage, it’s all started to worry when Billy cused on the pitch when Stephen of concentration for the goal and it was diÿcult aPer that scorer Patrick Hoban. He had huge’, said another, slightly more Dennehy found himself close in O’Donnell broke the deadlock because they played so well, they are good champions. become lost from the rest of the optimistic wag. on goal, but a bad case of ‘two le_ with a rifled drive past Mark Mc- “To be fair, they dominated the second half too.” team and made his way, on his ‘They don’t travel’, was anoth- feet’ spared an early Liliywhites Nulty. O’Donnell was on the scrap
GAVIN’SGAMBLE own, to the newly constructed po- er one levelled at the Cork City heart a^ack. heap just six months before, now dium on the pitch at Oriel Park. team. The game started to find it’s he had grown men huaging other He waited, surrounded by ador- Whatever. Less of the analy- grove soon enough - nervy and a men with abandon as Oriel Park ing fans, a lone hero amongst a sea sis, let’s just get to the terrace and lot like a cup final - but before long went bananas. Children watched of black and white. savour an atmosphere not seen we were watching through fingers their fathers display the kind of OUR €25 TREBLE THIS WEEK IS charges Soon , enough via a human , Kenny tunnel and his , boy at Oriel was for it something a long, long . In time flated . And ba- agony as Chris . Attention Shields hit reached the ground him in before outbursts . of emotion never seen Manchester Southampton United (21/20 (3/ ) 1) and pushed headed out towards of the dressing where Hoban -room - nanas it was , fl all ares going and on Richie as we ’ reached s towels destined quickly, but for we the all treatment knew he table was the 1 half -0 Dundalk to hold . Only off the the Rebels rest of . ToZenham (6/5) waited. Stephen Kenny spotted our perch under the floodlight at - a bad omen? C’mon the town! ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE his missing soldier and grabbed the side of the main stand. The appearance of a black But as if the shackles were now
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Moira Conlon, from KIlcurry, celebrated her 70th birthday with friends and family at the Lisdoo recently.
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Bernie Conlon and Patrick Sarsfield Pauline McEneaney and Catrina WaMers Moira Conlon from Kilcurry ewith her husband Sean celebrating her 70th birthday in the Lisdoo Maureen Callan ColeMe Callan and Bernie Gartlan Sheila Hanlon Maura Callan and BernadeMe Joyce Enjoying Moira Conlon’s 70th birthday party Marie Roe , Ann McParland and Tereasa McShane Michael and Iris Marmion
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The late May Clarke The late Katrian McQuillan
revolved A lady of tireless Katrina’s life energy and industry around family
Avenue May Clarke Road Mountainview died peacefully , which amalgamated to be- McQuillan The sudden at death her home of Katrina at at Blackrock Abbey Nursing had come a part warehouse of ABC at which Dis- 31, The Laurels, Dundalk on Home on October 5th last. tillery Lane where Jimmy September 20th has left her She was a native of Gra- then worked. Altogether he family heartbroken for she but narogue lived , most Carrickmacross of her life in the worked two for firms 44 years before between he suf- revolved loved her round family them and her . life Dundalk where she came to fered retire a stroke . in 1977 and had to work at the age of 14 and May was a lady of simple Aged 52, Katrina was the met her husband and seUled pleasures, her one indul- only child of Jim and Molly Ec- at Avenue Road where she gence being to smoke five cles from Riverside Crescent. was well known and highly cigarettes a day. She liked She attended Castletown regarded. out nothing in her better garden than which to was be trained Girls school as a hairdresser , acer which . she her pride and joy along with Katr i n a wo rke d i n a The late Katrina McQuillan Small in stature she was her home. number of local salons that a lady of tireless energy and She is survived by daugh- included Maa Murphy, Nellie very industrious. She was a ter Maria, cousins, nephews, Brennan and Muriel Leonard, mother-in-law, and by relareal home bird who was al- nieces, relatives, friends and and was very well regarded in tives and friends. ways busy about her house, neighbours. her profession. Having reposed at her and invariably was to be seen The late May Clarke After reposing at home, In more recent times she home, Katrina’s remains were in her garden doing jobs and her remains were removed worked as a home help in her taken to St. Nicholas Church it was a common sight to see aid of a walking frame largely As she grew up in Carrick- to the Church of the Holy locality, and her dedication where Requiem Mass was her up on a ladder cutting through her own determina- macross she aaended Cool- Family on the Tuesday. Req- to her work, and the manner celebrated by Rev. Garrett hedges. tion when she broke her hip fore School before moving uiem Mass was celebrated by in which she looked acer her Campbell, C.C., who gave the No job was beyond her. over a year ago, which re- to Dundalk to take a live-in Father Jim O’Connell Adm. patients earned Katrina wide- eulogy. She engaged freely with quired a lengthy stay in hos- job in Avenue Stores on the and was followed by burial in spread recognition. The Readings were givneighbours, friends and pas- pital and then was admiaed Avenue Road and remained Saint Fursey’s cemetery Hag- Married to Tom for 32 years en by friends, Hugh Macksersby, and will be remem- to Blackrock Nursing Home. there for ten years. gardstown. the couple lived in McSwiney in and Joan Farrelly and the bered for her friendliness. She was greatly apprecia- She moved then literal- Her four nephews Fran- Street and Riverside Crescent Prayers of Intercession were She enjoyed gardening and tive of the support of neigh- ly round the corner to work cie, Gerry, Pat and Jimmy before sealing in The Laurels led by friends, Ciara Farrelly, was able to take over the bulk bours who regularly visited in the Villas Cash Stores on acted as pall bearers. The where she had many kind Tracey Kelly, Orla Nelson and of the upkeep of her home during her time in the nurs- Saint Alphonsus Road where Readings were given by Moira neighbours and friends. Michelle Carroll. and gardens when husband ing home. Her parting re- she spent another ten years. Johnston and Seamus Bren- Katrina’s sudden death has Katrina’s son, Shane and Jimmy suffered a debilitating quest each time was “you’ll S h e m a r r ie d J i m my nan, with prayers of the faith- lec a major void in the lives of daughter Niamh presented illness and assumed full re- be back,” and invariably they Clarke, who was a nephew ful read by John Clarke. The her family for she was totally the Offertory Gifts and the sponsibility when he passed were. of the owner of the Avenue Offertory Gics were present- dedicated to their well being, soloist for the beautiful muaway in 1990. She was the last surviving Stores. The couple moved ed at the altar by Vincie Reilly and will be greatly missed by sic was Mary O’Hanlon. The couple shared 25 sibling in the family of the late in to live with her husband’s and Maureen Dawe, while the her family and many others. After Mass burial took years of happy married life James and Mary Rafferty. She father on the Avenue Road. music was provided by Deir- Katrina is survived by her place in St. Patrick’s cemetery and had one daughter Maria. was predeceased by brother This was to become her per- dre Morgan. husband, Tom, formerly from and the large aaendance at the Her willpower and pow- Paddy in 1997, sister Annie manent home for the rest of Month’s Mind is on Sun- Mountpleasant, son, Shane Mass and interment reflected ers of recovery confounded in 1999, and her other sister her life. day November 16 at 11am in (Dundalk), daughter, Niamh the genuine sympathy for the medical opinion as she man- Bridgie six weeks prior to Husband Jimmy worked the Church of the Holy Fam- Mackin (Knockbridge), grand- family at Katrina’s death and aged to walk again with the her passing. in Carolan’s Earl Street, ily. children, Sophie and Seamus, the regard by which she was son-in-law, Kenneth, broth- held. ers-in-law, sister-in-law,
The late Peggy Gernon
Pe4gy was very involved in the community
Peggy Gernon (née Quigley), An outgoing person, Peg- ters-in-law, sons-in-law, 15 who gave the eulogy. non provided the commentary Fatima Court, Dundalk died gy was very much involved in grandchildren and 5 great- The Readings were pro- on the significance of the gics peacefully in the loving care of her community in Fatima and grandchildren. vided by Louise Caulfield in Peegy’s life. the staff of Carlingford Nurs- Strawberry looked forward Fair where to the she annual ran her She husband was predeceased , Tom, daugh by - Prayers and David of Intercession Gernon while were the provided The beautiful by soloist music , Susan was ing Home on September 24th. the ‘lucky dip’ stall with her ter, Mary, father and mother, led by Barry Garvey, Patricia Dixon and the organist was Formerly of O’Hanlon late friend, Margaret McArdle. Tommy and Annie, sisters, Connelly, Ciarån Caulfield, Brendan McCourt. Park, Peegy was one of a fam- Peegy loved her bingo and Eileen, and Teresa who died Michelle Garvey and Amanda A Communion Reflection ily of ten of Tommy and An- the ‘craic’ at the Women’s Club at a young age, Kiay and Rosie, Gernon. was given by Brian Garvey. nie Quigley and is survived by in the area. brothers, Tommy and Patsy. The Offertory Gifts were Burial took place after three sisters, Mary, Annie and She is survived by her son, Having reposed at the presented by Marian Caulfield Mass in St. Patrick’s ceme-Brigid. Tom (Louth Village), daugh- home of her daughter, Mar- and Brigid McCabe and the tery and the large aaendance Peegy worked in the Tweed ters, Marian (Seafield Lawns), garet at the Annies, Kilcurry, gics that symbolised Peegy’s at the Mass and interment factory until she married her Ann (Ballsmill), Breda (Mona- Peegy’s remains were taken life were presented by Grace reflected the deep regard for husband Tom. Sadly their ghan), Margaret (Kilcurry) and to St. Joseph’s Church, Fati- and Caoimhe Kelly, Rachel Peegy and her family in the first born, Mary died at the Linda (Kilcurry), sisters, Mary, ma where Requiem Mass was McNamee, James Garvey and community. Peggy Gernon 1926 - 2014 age of six. Annie and Brigid, daugh- celebrated by Rev. Fr. Vinod Brigid McCabe. Thomas Ger-
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The late Oliver Molloy, a gifted musician and manager The late Eamon Kinch 1940-2014
revolvedaround Oliver’s life A man of integrity who worked for fairness and justice
hisfamilyand Eamon Kinch, Avenue Road, Dundalk who died peacefully in the Louth County Hospital on September 22nd made a huge contribution to public service and education in the county, and had a lifelong commitment to Irish language
hismusic and culture. Aged 73, Eamon was the only child of Jimmy and Cecilia from St. Clement’s The death occurred peacefully All the while he continued to Park and died aher a relatively short ill- at our Lady of Lourdes Hospital perform as a musician, playing ness that he bore with great fortitude. Drogheda on September 27th of in many of the local pubs at night He was educated by the De La Salle Oliver Molloy The Arch, Seatown time He while and still wife working Nuala resided . at ing Brothers Certifi where cate in he the completed late 1950 his s. Called Leav- Place who was head of one of the lower end of the town when to primary teaching in St. Patrick’s Col- the town’s most talented musical they married before settling in lege, Eamon initially rejected a career families who rose to worldwide Beechmount Drive where they in teaching to work in the ESB, but he fame. lived prior to the family moving soon returned to education, to study at
abroad. The family also resided in UCD, where he took his degree in Eco-Oliver who was a gihed vocal- Monaghan for a time nomics, Irish and History. ist and guitar player in his own Oliver was predeceased by his Eamon joined the staff of Dundalk right, managed the band com- brothers Sean, Gerard and Wil- Regional Technical College (now Dunprised of his four daughters and lie, the latter passing away only dalk Institute of Technology) when Eamon Kinch 1940 - 2014 one son that was best known as in March, along with his sister it opened in 1971, and he remained a “Who’s Eddie” and also performed Bernie. loyal and valued member of staff until Eamon worked throughout his life for under the name of The Molloys. He is survived by wife, Nuala, his retirement in 2004. He lectured in fairness and justice, and the knowl-He was involved in the running daughters, Sharon, Jacqui, Orla Business Studies, Economics and Mar- edge, experience and commitment to of their affairs right up to his de- and Dara, all Dundalk , son, Keith, keting, and was very highly regarded the many public boards on which he mise as decades aher they hit the Dundalk, grandchildren, great by colleagues and students, making served was invaluable and appreciated. headlines they still are a popular grandchildren, sons-in-law, sis- friendships that endured aher his re- His death aher a relatively short illact. “Take me Up” and “Right Now” ters, Marie, New Jersey, Loreeo, tirement. ness will be deeply felt by many, espewere two of their hit songs that The late Oliver Molloy Newtownbalregan, brother, Joe His commitment to education, and cially by his wife, Patricia, and family for made it into the top five of the mu- Doylesfort Road, sister-in-law, to ensure that there was a level playing he was a loving presence and an inspirasical charts in the ‘90s. he retained an involvement in the nephews, nieces, relatives and field for all in the national educational tion in their lives.
Oliver was the guiding light day to day running of the band. friends. programme, was well known. That in- Eamon is survived by his wife Patriand driving force in his family’s Top impresario Louis Walsh was He leaves a big void in the volvement did not end in the lecture hall cia; children: Bláthnaid Harmon (Washcareers, grooming them from an involved in managing the band for life of his wife and family as he for he served with distinction on many ington), James (Dublin), Fionnuala early age as their talents blos- a while at this time. was loving presence who was so educational boards. D’Arcy (Dundalk); grandchildren: Liam, somed from taking part in talent The band collectively and indi- much involved in their lives and He was a former chairman and a Conall, Saoirse and Dearbhla; relatives contests with his active encour- vidually continued to make their the moulding of his offspring’s member of Louth Vocational Education and friends. agement. Then he took the bold mark, with in recent years son musical careers, and so closely Commieee (VEC) for 25 years; a mem- Having reposed at Quinn’s Funerand risky step in his late 40s with Keith the co-writer of “We ‘ve got involved in guiding and directing ber of the Board of Management and the al Home, Bridge Street, Eamon’s rehis wife to sell the family home the World” performed by Mickey them. His life was taken up by his Governing Body of DkIT; and an active mains were taken to the Church of the and buy a van and PA system and Harte which came 11th in the Eu- family and music, and had a very member of the Teachers Union of Ire- Holy Family where Requiem Mass was move abroad on a musical adven- rovision Song contest in 2003 in cheerful and sociable disposition. land (TUI) on which he served as a board concelebrated by Rev. Paddy Stanley, ture that lasted ten years and bore Riga. Fieingly his funeral Mass was member for 15 years. He also served on S.M., who gave the eulogy, Rev. Jimmy fruit in a big way. Oliver also until quite recently a touching tribute to not just his Léargas as chairman for 15 years and his McElroy, S.M., St. Mary’s and Very Rev.
At that stage the family ranged continued to perform enjoying impact on his family but also the time on the Board of Management of Malachy Conlon, P.P., Cooley. in age from their mid teens to their doing gigs with his great friend wider musical community in Ardee Community School, of which he Readings by daughters Bláthnaid early 20s. Mae Murphy on the local pub cir- Dundalk and further afield, with was also chairman, saw Eamon becom- and Fionnuala and the Prayers of Inter-They set off to Denmark and cuit, such as Donnelly’s and Cor- his friend Mae Murphy and other ing involved in the Association of Com- cession were led by sons-in-law, Peadar then moved onto Germany and bee’s in Seatown and the Century local musicians Martin Reilly and munity and Comprehensive Schools. and Shane and daughter-in-law, Ciara, were there when one of the great Bar in Jocelyn Street. Kevin McCourt with close ties to Eamon was actively involved in poli- and Vincie Cunningham. The Offertory epoch making events in history He hailed from the town’s Doy- Oliver and his family joining with tics at local and national level for he was Gihs were presented by granddaughter took place with the removal of the lesfort Road, one of five sons and his family in a musical celebration a commieed supporter of Fianna Fail Saoirse and Eamon’s cousins Aidan and Berlin wall and the unification of three daughters of the late Mary of his life. and while much of his work for the par- Pauline Kinch. The soloist for the beau-East and West Germany. and William Molloy. He grew up After reposing at home Oliv- ty was behind the scenes he did stand tiful music was Roisin Crawley, and af-
A number of local musicians in the area and from an early age er’s remains were removed to the for election as a candidate for the party ter Mass a Communion Reflection was accompanied the band, including music was a big part in his life and Church of the Holy Family on the in the local elections on one occasion. given by Eamon’s son, James. Paddy Walker and Bobby Robert- went on to become a member of Monday. Father Jim O’Connell His commitment to the Irish lan- The pall bearers were James, Peadson, Jim Corr and Kevin McCourt. a number of local showbands, Adm. concelebrated the Mass with guage and culture was renowned and ar, Shane, lifelong friend, Mick Carroll, Kevin stayed with the band for headed by the like of Declan Gib- Father Colm O’Mahony of the Au- he was a driving force behind the estab- cousins, Paul Kinch and Terence Woods many years and was like part of son and the Conlon family. gustinian Order, a family friend lishment of Colaiste Lú and was deeply Burial took place in St. Patrick’s the family. He married Nuala Begley at the Oliver’s nephews and nieces along involved in Foras na Gaelige. cemetery and the large aeendance at
The band’s travels took them age of 24, and the couple spent 60 with his grandchildren and great An avid reader, especially of history; the Mass and interment reflected the to the southern end of the world years together, 54 as a married grandchildren took part in the European and American; Eamon be- regard by which he was held and the to South Africa in 1984 before re- couple. He held various occupa- Mass. lieved in giving back to his community contribution that he had made to eduturning to Ireland in the early 90s. tions, qualifying as carpenter and and served for a time with the St. Vin- cation and public service in the county.
The family had agents but Ol- worked as a welder, lorry driver, Cremation followed in Mount cent de Paul in Dundalk. A guard of honour was provided at iver was mainly in charge of their salesman among other jobs. Jerome Crematorium. He was a great lover of animals, es- the church by pupils from Coláiste Lú affairs and while he retired as He also owned and ran a fish pecially dogs. A man of deep integrity, and Ardee Community School. manager when they came home, and chip shop in Bridge Street. FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS
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MC CABE, MAURA WATTERS, PADRAIG BYRNE, (nee O Hare), Kitty CONLON MARY 8th Anniversary
In loving memory of my sister in law Kitty, who died on November 2nd 2006.
A smile for all a heart of gold, One of the best this world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind.
Sadly missed by Margaret, Colin and family
Birthday Remembrance Watters Padraig , 's his Mum brothers and Paul Dad , , Tom Dorothy and Jade and , Pat his 2nd Anniversary the Birthday Lane, Remembrance Dromiskin whose of my birthday dear wife occurs Maura on , brothers sisters, Gr in áinne law, nephews and Eileen and , nieces sisters , wish in law to , Byrne, Kitty Channonrock In loving memory , Dundalk of , Mary Co. Louth Conolon who died late on of the 2nd of November sympathised express our with sincere us on gratitude our sad to loss all of those our dear who Kitty the 5th November 2012. And God a saw cure you was getting not to tired be, , who Son and attended Brother the , funeral Padraig and . We called thank to our everyone home, Remembered Dear sister, auntie with love and friend always . . We In the sit quiet and think of the of evening you, , And So he whispered put his arms come around with me you , , messages we are grateful of condolence to all those and who flowers sent . mass To cards those , Arthur, Vera, nieces and nephews Of Turning things the we book used of to memories do, , And With saw tearful you eyes pass we away watched , you, Palliative who made Care generous . We also donations thank you. towards We wish the to Our And eyes as we are turn dimmed the pages with , tears, We Although could we not love make you you dearly stay, , friends extend and our kind warmest neighbours thanks for to your our relatives help and , But Knowing can't we bring have back memories the years , , Hard A golden working heart hands stopped at rest beating , , will support be . very Your much continued appreciated kindness . is and always Byrne, Kitty We A million know because prayers won we've 't bring tried, you back, He God only broke takes our the hearts best to . prove to us, The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be offered Kitty Precious memories of a much loved sister We Neither know will because a million we've tears cried , , Lots of Love. for the intentions of all. whose 8th anniversary occurs on the 2nd of They say that hearts don't really break, November 2014 But we know that's untrue, and Happy family Birthday xxx from your loving husband Jack IN MEMORIAM Sadly missed but never forgotten from your Our For the hearts day just God broke took in Mary two. away, sister Ellen and brother in law Sean Always loved and never forgotten by your loving ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS family and friends. Anniversary mass will be held on Wednesday the BYRNE, (NEE O HARE), KITTY BYRNE Philip 5th of November at 7pm in Church of 11th Anniversary Immaculate Conception, Louth Village. R.I.P. xxx In loving memory of a dear father, Philip Byrne, FOSTER MARGARET late of 29 Fatima Drive, Dundalk.
When you lose someone special But The when pain is it hard is your to hide father DURNIN, TOMMY The hurt goes deep inside May the wind of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear How much we love and miss you Dad 8th Anniversary At this special time of year.
In loving memory of Kitty, a devoted wife and Sadly missed your daughter Julie The family of the late Margaret Foster (nee mother, late of Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk who Madden) Carol Mead Dundalk and formerly of died on November 2nd 2006. Grandad Dillionstown, Drumcar, wish to express our You were always there heartfelt gratitude for the kindness, support and Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday When we needed you sad sympathy loss. which Our was sincere shown thanks to us on to our all recent who the 1st of Holy November Redeemer at . 7:30 pm in the Church of With No task willing to great hands or and small a loving heart 27th Anniversary We supported would like us in to so say many a special ways. word of thanks Fr. You did so many things for us, Our For us hearts you are did full it all of memories Patrick In loving 's Tce memory , Dundalk of Tommy who died Durnin on , the late 28 of th St of . and Mark to O the 'Hagan choir for for the the beautiful beautiful funeral singing mass and And Your when heart we was needed kind and someone true, , Though With pride life we goes speak on without your name you October 1987. A music special throughout word of the thanks mass to . all the staff in St. Although We could we always ’ll always count miss on you you , , It will never be the same But No longer in our in hearts our lives you are to share always , there, the Peters excellent Nursing care Home of in Margaret Castlebellingham in her last for For We know you are your watching not alone over , us, Always remembered by Edward, Philip and John To Your love memory , to cherish is our and greatest keep forever treasure . , fourteen months. Also thanks to Dr. David From a place you now call home. Grandad she Connolly was living and his in Carol staff who Mead attended . her while Sadly missed by your loving husband Seamus As Silent time memories unfolds another keep you year near Geraldine Loved and , Margaret remembered and always Bernadette by his and daughters family Our thanks to Dr. Christopher Fingleton and Fr. and son Fergal. Out of our lives you may have gone Phelim McKeown who attended her in St. Peters But in our hearts you still live on The Nursing family Home would , Castlebellingham like to thank . Rosemary and Lots of love from your granddaughter Josephine the staff of McGeoughs funeral directors for the BYRNE, (nee O Hare), Kitty and great grandson Tiernan xxx carried dignified out and Margarets caring funeral manner and in to which the grave they In loving memory of my beautiful sister Kitty Grandad diggers. He left us quietly As it is impossible to thank everyone Softly the years of memories fall, His thoughts unknown individually, we hope that this acknowledgement Gently we gather and treasure them all, But he left us memories expresses our sincere gratitude to all those who Some may forget now you are gone, We are proud to own supported us at this sad time. The holy But I will remember no matter how long. Treasure him lord sacrament of the mass will be offered for all In your garden of rest your intentions. Much loved and missed so very much by your When he was on earth sister Eucharia brother in law Joe and nieces he was one of the best Margarets Months mind mass will be held Joanne, Orlaith and Emma Sunday the 16th November at 11.30am in St. Always remembered Shauna and Sean Patricks Cathedral Dundalk In memory of my sister Kitty who died on Grandad November 2nd 2006. Your name is always mentioned Our thoughts are still with you A page in our book of memories is gently You haven't been forgotten turned today. And you know you never will We hope that you are happy Always remembered with love, sister Christine, In our heavenly home above brother-in-law John and nephew Sean On this your anniversary We send you all our love
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IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM GAMING ACT
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FOLEY, KENNETH MC GEE, MICKEY RAFFERTY, FR. DOM Take notice that all or part of the following townlands surrounding Dundalk, in Co.Louth is preserved by the above club under the 1976 and subsequent acts: Feede, Carrickaheena, Aghnaskeagh, Monascrebe, Carrickedmond, Raskeaghg, Faughart Upper, Faughart Lower, Plaster, Mountpleasant, Kilcurry, Annies, Whitemill, Carn More, Carn Beg, Red cow, Ballynahatin, Navan, Aghaboys, 12th Anniversary 12th Anniversary 8th Anniversary Ballymascanlan, Strandfield, Glebe, Sportsman's late In loving of Mountain memory View of my , Point dear Road husband , who Kenneth died on , late In loving of Ceaderwood memory of Park my , who dear died husband on the Mickey 4th of , Earlsquarter In loving memory , Riverstown of our . beloved brother, late of Farrandreg Hall, Dowdallshill , Accareagh , Lisdoo , Marshes , Marsh lower North , Marshes , the 28th of October 2002. R.I.P November 2002. Upper, Marsh South, Donaghmore, Lisnawilly, Anniversary mass on Tuesday the 28th of Anniversary mass in Holy Redeemer Church on the Anniversary 1st of November mass will in be Our celebrated Lady, on Star Saturday of Sea Mounthamilton, Cabricville, Fairhill, Kilally, Church October at 2014 8:30 , am in St Joseph's Redemptorist Saturday the 1st of November at 7:30pm Church, Boher at 10:00am Priorland Gibstown . , Haynestown, Mullagharlin, Crumlin, Nothing on earth can ever replace, A A lot lot in in life life is has new changed , , We We talk think about about you you too always , , The The smile sound on of your your face voice , , Are But one memories thing that we have will never of you change . , But We have we wish so many we still memories had you , . The club extends our continuing thanks to the How No verse much , no I miss flowers you , no everyday tears can . say, farmers and landowners for their kind permissions. son Always , daughters remembered , grandchildren by your loving wife and Rosie great , Remembered always by your family. All club members are fully covered under the Loved forever Marie. xxx grandchilren xxx NARGC compensation fund and landowners are fully indemnified under the scheme.
MATHEWS 71st Anniversary , ALICE TONER, PATRICK PUBLIC NOTICES
In loving memory of our dear sister Alice, who NEASY JOSEPH AND IMELDA Ardsallan died on , the Annagassan 31st of , October 1943, late of Tallanstown District Gun Club Sweet Jesus have mercy. Masses offered The land held by the above Club is the following townlands Louth Hall, Church Park, Rosey-Brook Every day in many ways, and Woodbrook, Pepperstown, Streamstown, We Memories never have bring or you never near will , , Dowdstown, Springhill, Donal Murrays land Forget you Alice dear. Springhill, Arthurstown, Rathnestin, Rathbrist, James Taffe Farm and Corbollis are strictly sisters Always and loved brother , never forgotten by your loving 5th Anniversary preserved and anyone found trespassing in pursuit of game will be prosecuted. In loving memory of Patrick, whose Anniversary Members are requested to carry membership In loving memory of our dear parents Joseph and occurs on the 24th October 2014 cards as bonified proof. MCCABE , PADDY Imelda who died 3rd of October 1979 and 21st Why... Lisrenny estate part of the lands of Rathnestin November 2002, late of Lower Kilsaran, Just the average family and Louth Hall are game sanctuaries and Castlebellingham. We didn't ask for more shooting therein is strictly prohibited. All members On their souls sweet Jesus have mercy. With Then that life was the knock changed upon completely our door are covered by NARGC compensation fund.
Always remembered by their Family. And You And This were we none awful didn never of thing ' us t say coming knew had goodbye happened why back again The Lands of SON PRESERVATION NOTICE /POI PLANNING NOTICES Carrickalust Reaghstown & Dis- LOUTH COUNTY O'BRIEN, ELLEN (NELLIE) Our world just fell to pieces Gun Club are trict gun Club. The COUNCIL 8th Anniversary We We cried had to in stick disbelief together preserved strictly in above lands gun held club by the are intend I, James to apply Kieran for In loving memory of Paddy whose 8th To overcome our grief with accordance , the and strictly anyone preserved found planning permission, of anniversary Marsh Road occurs , Bellurgan on November and Tullamore 1st 2014, late It We all 'll seems never understand so unfair it Wildlife Act of trespassing game will in be pursuit pros- consisting for a field entrance of two , Anniversary mass on Saturday November 1st at And We wish see you we'd standing hear that there knock again trespassing (1976) No in ecuted. The said gun concrete piers, sepa- 6:30pm in Redemptorist Church pursuit of take club this would opportunity like to two rated by 6 gates metres and at But Time silent will thoughts pass and and fade memories away, stay, Mary Always , Anne loved Reenan and missed and all the by Reenan Pauline, family Carl , , club game would . The like said landowners to thank for all their its dalk Heynestown , Co.Louth , . Dun- But No longer in our in hearts our lives you are to share always , there, 15th Anniversary partners and family xxx to this thank opportunity all its and kind to co assure -operation them This planning appli- To Your love memory and cherish is our and greatest keep treasure forever. , ( In Nellie loving ) O' memory Brien, late of of our 127 dear Marian Mother Park, Ellen who their land-owners kind co- for bers that all are of fully its mem cov- - inspected cation may or pur be - died on the 29th of October 1999. R.I.P. operation and ered by the NARGC chased at a fee not Vincent Always , remembered Joelene, Suzanne by , Geraldine Debbie , and Teresita their , To us who always loved you Mammy, that to assure all of its them FUND COMPENSATION . able exceeding cost of the making reason a - families xxx The Your years parting go brought by quickly such , pain, fully members covered are Louth copy at County the offices Coun of - So But always we miss stay you beside just the us, same, by NARGC cil from 9:30am to It helps that you are there. Compensation 4:30pm Monday to
Whensomeone fund and Friday. A submission Leo Love , you Helen always and Carmel John, Maryann and Tony , , Margaret Kathleen and and insurance personal . relation or observation to the appli in - you love becomes Kevin Noel, , Thomas your and grandchildren Trisha, Naily, and Paddy great and Signed Patsy cation may be made
amemory,the grandchildren. xxx Kirk (Secretary) to the Authority in writing within a peri- O'Brien, Martin od of 5 weeks from memory becomes Birthday Remembrance of our dear brother BETTING ACT I the the date Authority of receipt of the by
atreasure. on Martin the 26 (Chico th of ) October whose . 55th birthday occurs Road John , Blackrock Kelly, Rock am application and on applying for a Cer- payment of the pre- Author Unknown sisters Lovingly , nieces remembered , nephews by and your in laws loving xxx brothers, tificate of Personal scribed fee of PLANNING NOTICES PLANNING NOTICES PLANNING NOTICES PLANNING NOTICES PLANNING NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES FOR SALE
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Ve h i c u l a r tion may be inspect- Total number of units entrance, rear car fee ed, not or purchased exceeding at the a cation This planning may appli be - from proposed 42 ( has under reduced plancation The Planning may Appli be - site port & all development associated reasonable cost of inspected or pur- ning ref 04/1451 & inspected/purchased, works. offices making a of copy the at plan the - exceeding chased at the a fee reason not - 12/75) to 29. the at a reasonable fee not exceeding cost of tion The may planning be inspected applica- ning authority during able cost of making a B) The promaking a copy, at the or purchased at a fee hours its public . opening Louth copy, at County the offices Coun of - now posed to comprise house types of 1 County offices of Monaghan Council, reasonable not exceeding cost the of A submission or cil, Town Hall, no. terraced block (5 County Offices, The making a copy at the tion observation to the application in rela- dalk Crowe , from Street 9. , 30 Dun am - terraced units type A block 1), 1 no (6 . ing Glen, Monaghan the hours dur- ning offices Authority of the Plan at - may be made in writ- to 4.30 pm Monday units type A2), 2 no. 9 : 1 5 a m . - 5 : 0 0 p m Town Hall, Crowe authority ing to the on planning payment to Friday. units terraced type blocks A3 each (2 x - 6 5 Monday (incl. lunch to Friday hour), , Louth Street, during Dundalk its , pub Co - . of the prescribed fee, A submission or apartments & 1 excluding bank holi- lic opening hours and od ÿ20, of within 5 weeks the begin peri - - tion observation to the application in rela- detached duplex), 6 no. houses semior days. observation A submission in observation a submission in rela or - ning on the date of may be made in writ- (type SD1). cation relation may to the be appli made - may tion to be the made application to the ity receipt of the by application the author , - authority ing to the on planning payment C) All associ- ASTROLOGY in writing to the Authority in writing or and observations such submissions will ÿ of 20 the .00 prescribed within the fee works ated site including development modpayment planning of authority ÿ20 with on - prescribed on payment fee of within the planning be considered authority by the in beginning period of on 5 the weeks date out ifications previously to road grant lay- - Fortune Teller Available weeks in the beginning period of on 5 beginning the period on of 5 the weeks date making a decision on of receipt by the ed. ty the the of date planning the of application receipt authori by . - application Authority of receipt . of by the the may planning the application grant permission authority . 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Curiosity Corner St Pats’ best shot not good enough in Tullamore
TRY THESE 3 objecting Olympic Games to New in Zealand Montreal ’s , lost Coming one so of their soon aSer colleagues they’d , Pat wasn ’s ’ not t undeserved given away , but a goal had of weird Rhode refereeing ’s four-point decisions in- . 1: Name the venue for horse participation. They were an- it was always going to be dif- early on and had only one of terval lead was extended to racing’s Breeders’ Cup, next gered by the All Blacks rugby ficult for St Patrick’s in their the many potshots they took eight points with the game weekend. team touring South Africa. Leinster Club Champion- at the Rhode goal gone in as inside the final quarter. But 2: Which two teams qualified ship first round meeting with they chased the game in the Pat’s wouldn’t concede, and for the 2014 World Series in FIND THE PREMIER Rhode in Tullamore. last quarter, there’s a chance deserve a lot of credit for the 3 baseball : Who has ? played more first LEAGUE SIDE the Adding Louth champions considerably ’ diffi to - similar the result to when could the have sides been last finish In addition they turned to picking in. off team matches with Manches- Sticky Toe (5, 4) culties was the expert marks- met at the same venue, two some nice points, they put the ter United than any other Irish- manship of the Offaly side’s years ago. Rhode goals under serious man? THE NAME IS ace forward, Niall McNamee, Pat’s needed a bright start pressure, hiRing the post and IT’S TRUE, YOU KNOW (ALMOST) THE SAME ing their scores own away penchant and taking for giv on - in and front they aSer got it, about going ten 0-3 to min 0-1 - Rhode Dessie on Finnegan Sunday in action against defenders then the crossbar into making and forcing goal-
A member of the 1990/’91 board more than a fair share utes. But just as they seRled line saves.
Kilkenny’s senior hurlers have League of Ireland-winning of bad luck. It ended with into the game, a misplaced ing a series of frees from out Pat’s were called upon twice had to come through the Dundalk team and a former Rhode showing five points in pass let Rhode in for a goal. around the 45-metre mark. from a variety of quarters to back door to reach the All-Ire- Scofish international who won front, 2-9 to 0-10. It was then that McNamee Some of them were needless- give it their best shot. That land final. The first time was in league and FA Cup medals with The home side’s win went on the rampage, point- ly conceded, others the result they did is beyond question. 2004, when they were beaten Tofenham.
OrielParkdramacapturedbeautifullyontelly by Wexford in Leinster, before
going on to lose the final to HE SAID
Cork. Then two years ago they
were beaten by Galway in the “We’d spar in Johnny Connor’s
provincial final, before aveng- Holy Family Gym in Drogheda. The next best thing to being at Oriel Park last light. Indeed, I’ve often stood on the terraces ing that defeat, on a replay, on We stayed at the Rosnaree Ho- Friday night was to follow the drama on telly. with them at away matches. No boardroom the big day. tel and we’d run down to Bet- I’d considered making a first visit to the half-time beverages for them.”
tystown, run along the beach venue since the day I put the spotlight on Like many others, Jim paid tribute to Diego Costa’s seven goals in his and run back again.” Barry Stephen Kenny’s predecessor, Darius Kier- Stephen Kenny. “What a job he has done. He first five games is not a Premier McGuigan on the Irish team’s ans, for the question-and-answer feature pieced together a panel comprised of play- League record. Wayne Rooney preparations for the the 1980 which used to figure on this page, but aban- ers either considered not good enough for scored nine in the same peri- Olympic Games in Moscow. doned the idea when I heard of the scram- other Premier League clubs or playing in the od in 2011/12, and in the same Having picked up an injury in his ble for tickets. The vacant seats behind the First Division and moulded them into a team season, Sergio Aguero nefed opening bout, the Clones boxer Carrick Road goals left me regretting my that has made this season its own. Goals have eight times. went out in the second round. decision. CHAMPIONS AGAIN: Dundalk FC come from all over the field – in fact, goal-RTE did a magnificent job. The introduc- keeper Peter Cherrie is the only one who Louth senior footballers had THERE’S SOMETHING tion, the coverage of the game, the celebra- There are now ten league pennants at Ori- doesn’t figure on the season’s scoresheet.” 2007 seven . There championship were three outings match in - WRONG HERE that tions what and the was analysis being said (delivered , and not in such those a who way this el; this magnitude one deserves couldn a ’ special t have been place envisaged . A win of for Jim If it was , what a night must when it have dreams been for came Stephen true es with Wicklow before Wex- Turlough O’Connor was com- were saying it, was the important thing) were by even the most optimistic of followers a few O’Donnell? Out for six months with a knee ford ended Leinster title hopes. pleting a League of Ireland six- excellent. Best of all, however, on a night when seasons ago. Until Paul Brown and Andy Con- injury that threatened to end his career, the The qualifiers yielded wins over timer when he led Dundalk to the SSE Airtricity League was there for the nolly took over there was a real threat of the big man was given the nod by Kenny and Limerick and Kildare on the victory in 1990/91. He was man- taking was the result. club going out of business. Their man, Ciaran celebrated by not only breaking the dead- way to a narrow defeat by Cork ager as Tom McNulty scored There wasn’t, after all, a ‘Devon Loch’. Bond, took on the role of chairman. lock with a splendid early second half goal, for a place in the quarter-finals. that memorable title-clinching Whereas jockey Dick Francis couldn’t get up The part the lads have played is acknowl- but was named man-of-the-match. He also Cork went on to be beaten by goal at Turner’s Cross, having off the ground with the winning post in sight, edged by Jim McCourt in a message that shared the captaincy with Andy Boyle.
Kerry in the All-Ireland final. seen the famous pennant come Dundalk turned their back on the indiffer- winged its way to where this is being wrifen Tommy McConville, the first anniversary
to Oriel three seasons prior to ent form they’d shown over the previous few the day after the night before. This out-and- of whose death occurred over the weekend, Jim Culloty became the fourth to that. His other two wins as man- weeks to fashion a win that saw them come out Orielite, following the black-and-white would have been on many people’s thoughts train the winner of the Chelten- ager came when he was with his from behind to edge out a gallant Cork side in for almost sixty years, remarked: “We were at Oriel. There to share in a great occasion ham Gold Cup having previously native Athlone Town. He won a photo-finish. Thirty-three rounds of match- on our knees when Paul and Andy came in,” were other great favourites from days gone been successful in the big race two titles as a player with Bohe- es coming down to the very last of them - it said Jim. “These men are true football fans. by, the likes of Ken Finn, Joey Malone and as a jockey, when Lord Winder- mians, and it was while playing couldn’t have been more dramatic. They have never been there to seek the lime- Jimmy Dainty.
DundalksalesmanchosetheCrossmaglencolours mere triumphed last March. He with Bohs, Dundalk and Millwall
had three winning rides aboard that he won seven full Interna-Best Mate. Fred Winter was first tional caps.
to do the double (trained Midnight Court/rode Saffron Tar- WHY JACK FEARED No other colour has been carried was emphasised at the Armagh Ath- lected the senior title. In 1909 they Pat tan and Taaff Mandarin e (Captain ), followed Christy/Ar by - GARY’S SAND SHOTS ty to victory and club in the games GAA’s over biggest the coun past - when letic Grounds Rangers on dawdled Sunday to week a county last lowing won the year intermediate fielded two , teams and the in fol the - kle, Fort Leney and Ten Up) and “From grass you’d expect him 20-years than the black-and-amber. final win over Harps, scoring 4-14 senior championship and another Jonjo O’Neill (Synchronised/ Al- to pitch close. From a bunker Ten All-Ireland wins, to go with sev- and conceding just nine points and in the junior.
verton and Dawn Run). you’d expect him to hole out.” eral more in the league, underline no goals. Coming from a club with such a
Jack Nicklaus on his great rival, just how dominant Kilkenny hurlers It’s not known how the Cats – or, proud record, Pat was always likely To qualify for the 1984 Europe- Gary Player, every time he saw have been - and along with farming indeed, any other county – came to to get hearing from the Traynor’s pub an Championship finals stages, him in a bunker. the Armagh county title almost to the select their colours, but in the case gathering, and when he suggested Spain needed to win their last exclusion of all other teams since the of Cross, it was a Dundalk man who adopting the same name – and col- qualifying match by 11 goals. ANSWERS middle of the 1990s, Crossmaglen was instrumental in the choice of Crossmaglen legend Paul Hearty ours - as the Louth champions, there They played Malta, and after go- Rangers, other wearers of the fa- black-and-amber, and, indeed, the were, seemingly, no objectors.
ing in at the break 3-1 up, eventu- Try These 3: 1 Santa Anita, 2 mous stripes, have six All-Ireland name Rangers. footballer of note, leading Dundalk What Crossmaglen have ally won by 12-1, thus qualifying. San Francisco Giants and Kan- titles to go with the ten they’ve won Crossmaglen first competed in Rangers to a Louth Senior Champi- achieved since constitutes an Ar- The Republic of Ireland, man- sas City Royals, 3 Tony Dunne, at provincial level. Armagh football in 1887, and won the onship win in 1908. The same year he magh record that might never be aged by Eoin Hand, played in 535, between 1960 and 1973. Kilkenny might have Henry Shef- county title for the first time in 1906. captained the Louth seniors, beaten broken - the recent McKillop Cup the same group and beat Malta Find The Premier League Side: flin, but down in Cross they wouldn’t The next win came two years later; narrowly by Kildare in the Leinster win was the club’s 41st. Indeed, if they 8-0. Spain went on to reach the Stoke City. The Name Is (Almost) swap Paul Hearty for anyone else. but it wasn’t until 1909 that ‘Rang- semi-final. were ever to go for a name-change, final, in which they were beaten The Same: Dave Mackey (Dun- The big goalie has been ever-present ers’ was added to the club’s name Rangers were one of Louth’s ‘Invincibles’ wouldn’t be out of place. 2-0 by France. dalk) and Dave Mackay. There’s for all of his side’s recent county ti- and new colours adopted. strongest clubs at the time. They Dundalk Rangers? Another in-
Something Wrong Here: Tur- tles, 18 McKillop Cup wins among A meeting was held in Owen won the Junior Championship in termediate title came their way in Twenty-three countries re- lough O’Connor played his Eng- them; and who’s to say he won’t add Traynor’s pub, and aaended by Pat 1905, the year after it was contested 1913, but eight years after that they fused to compete in the 1976 lish League football with Fulham. to his collection before packing it in. McCusker, a salesman whose ar- for the first time, and regained the ti- were out of business, never to be
That he remains as vigilant as ever ea took in Crossmaglen. Pat was a tle in 1908, the same year as they col- heard of again. SPORT LOCAL ROUND,UP
Boxing Queens Cup Boxing International Pool Round-up
topofDivisionOne Eagles soar at the
CastleTraders after 5-0 rout of
The much anticipated top man’s captain Barry Keane of the table clash between and after Shane produced Castle Bar Traders and the a great five ball clearance to defending champions Av- win the first frame, Barry enue Inn Eagles was the bounced back to win the next pick of last week’s games in two frames to put the Sportsthe Tuborg Dundalk Pool man’s 2-1 ahead.
League. Patrick McArdle secured It was the Eagles who took the victory for the Sportstheir chances with all of their man’s when he beat Olof players recording 2-0 victo- Berg 2-0 but Dermot Hanries to complete a 5-0 win. non gained a bonus point
Localgirlsshineonthe Clann Naofa’s Rebecca Gorman who won a bronze medal representing Ireland at the Queens Cup Boxing event in Germany The Eagles’ winners were for Castle Bar Sling when he Wayne Rogers, Alan Thomp- beat Dominic O’Connor 2-1 son, Paul Kelly, Graham Bait- in the last match to leave the son and Des Reenan. final score 3-2 in favour of the Also in Division One, Sportsman’s.
internationalstage Avenue Inn Rovers enter- Also in Division Two, Avtained bottom of the table enue Inn United entertained Harrison’s Blue and it was Jackie Murphy’s and it was the home team who record- the visitors who started best ed a 4-1 victory. Rovers won when Dermot Connolly beat the first four matches with Aidan McLoughlin 2-0. The victories for Declan Brady, scores were level when Dar- Local Clann Naofa Boxing start of round one, Rebecca both throwing every punch ulations on to Amy for her bril- and John Stephen Dugdale Gorham , Pat Brady and ting ren Mackin display gave to beat a great Colm pot- Academy fighter Rebecca showed her dominance with and combination they could liant achievement. the lone scorer for Harri- Connolly 2-0.
Gorman was in action for her body and head combinations in a real tit-for tat ba^le. The Ireland fared well at the son’s was Paul Kearney. This Jackie Murphy’s regained country week as she repre- she and had by the put end so much of round pressure four, to Clann be edging Naofa prospect the fight seemed and the the tournament three-day and event at the , eight end of of second victory in moves the table Rovers . up to captain the lead Kevin when Soraghan their team beat sented Ireland at the Queens on the Kazakh girl that the Leinster team coaches felt the nine Irish girls came home In the other Division One Ciaran Sullivan 2-0 and Unit- Cup Boxing International in judges scored the fight 3-0 in it was going her way but the with medals: four golds, two match, Windmill Red trav- ed levelled the match again Germany. Rebecca’s favour. judges scored the fight that silvers, two bronze and elled out to Knockbridge to when Shane Gorham played Rebecca was one of nine fe- The following day saw Re- close they had to go to a count two Best Boxers awards, a play Soraghan’s with both some brilliant pool to beat male boxers selected by the becca enter the semi-finals back with the Kazakhstan great result for Leinster and teams looking to record their Richard Hennessy 2-1.
Leinster Boxing Council to fly against another boxer from girl just edging the win, leav- Ireland. second win of the season. The deciding match feathe Irish flag in a tournament Kazakhstan, Balaussa Muzdi- ing Rebecca to bow out with a Rebecca would like to It was the home team who tured the United captain that involves 14 nations and man. Muzdiman was a silver bronze medal. thank her coaches at Clann started best when Brendan Jonathan Smith and Gerry features some of the top and medalist in the World Cham- Dealgan ABC was also rep- Naofa, Jim O’Neil, Hugh Mc- Dullaghan beat the Wind- Mernagh and it was Gerry upcoming boxers in Europe. pionships earlier this year and resented at the tournament Mahon and Eamon Fitzsi- mill captain Tony Bellew 2-0 who won the first frame on-Fighting out of the Youth both girls went toe to toe from with Amy Broadhurst fight- mons, Clive and Mickey for the and their lead was doubled ly for Jonathan to respond by 54kg class, the Dundalk box- the very start with Rebecca ing her way to a gold medal Gym and her protein sponsor, when Barry Soraghan beat winning the second frame. er’s first fight was against winning the first two rounds. and the Youth Boxer of the NX Sports Nutrition. Without Eamonn Boyle 2-0. In the decider it was Gerry highly rated Kamila Yeshova The next two a_er that saw Tournament award. Rebecca them all she feels she wouldn’t Richard Keeley then gave who held his nerve to win from Kazakhstan. From the both girls go head on, with would like to pass her congrat- have come this far. the Windmill hope when he his match 2-1 and this combeat Martin Lambe 2-0 to pleted a fine 3-2 victory for leave the score at 2-1 in fa- Jackie Murphy’s.
vour of Soraghan’s but Tom-
Equestrian my O’Hare then secured the POOL LEAGUE RESULTS
HugenumberofprizesgivenoutatRavensdaleLodge victory for the home side Cluskey’s 2-3 Designated when he beat Anthony Don- Drinkers; Windmill Warriegan 2-0 and the home team ors 5-0 Fairways; Harrison’s also gained a bonus point Green 3-2 Avenue Inn Swi_s; when Vincent Brannigan Castle Bar Baize 5-0 Sports- It could only be described as a givea- tiative at Friday evening’s Botanica low next week. door arena eventing league which beat Gussie Hearty 2-1 in the man’s Foxes.
way three days at Ravensdale Lodge International indoor horse & pony Competitions seWle back to nor- has a start time of 2pm for the 70cm final match to leave the final
as the centre celebrated a bumper training league and Saturday af- mal next week with SJI registered class, 3pm for the 85cm class and score 4-1 in favour of Sora- NOVEMBER 3 FIXTURES
bonus bank holiday weekend. ternoon’s Horse First indoor arena indoor show jumping for horses 4pm for the 1m class. Horse First ghan’s. Soraghan’s v Avenue Inn There were eight signature eventing league. Sunday afternoon on Thursday. There are six modi- sponsor the weekly product prizes Rovers; Avenue Inn Ea- Ravensdale Lodge rugs, eight also saw the last but one of the popu- fied classes from 80cm to 1.30m for all classes and once again there DIVISION TWO gles v Harrison’s Blue; Cas- Ravensdale Lodge saddle pads, lar bumper bank holiday shows run and a start time of 11am. Botanica are points to be gained towards In Division Two, Castle Bar tle Bar Traders v Windmill 14 Botanica International bags, 14 at Ravensdale Lodge with big num- International sponsor the indoor overall league standings. Sling entertained Sports- Red; Designated Drinkers v Horse First bags, 14 Mackins Horse bers turning out for this Halloween horse & pony training league which Both Friday evening’s and Sat- man’s Ravens and it was the Jackie Murphy’s; Cluskey’s v feeds vouchers, seven Moorhill event. There were seven classes takes place on Friday evening from urday afternoon’s shows are part of visitors who started best Sportsman’s Ravens; Avenue Saddlery prizes, seven trophies, from X poles to 1.10m on the day, all 5.30pm with classes from X poles to the Smart Leagues initiative which is when Ciaran Lavelle beat Inn United v Castle Bar Sling; roseWes and enough sweets to fill a of which were timed thus ensuring 1.10m. There are some great weekly now in its second year. As well as the Benny McAleavey 2-0 but the Sportsman’s Foxes v Mind shop given out over the three days. some tight turns and competitive ac- class prizes of Botanica product on fantastic array of prizes on offer for scores were level when Bryan Boaglers; Windmill Warriors As if that were not enough tion against the clock. Results from offer at this show as well as points league and final winners there are Crowe beat JP Toner 2-0. v Avenue Inn Swi_s; Harri- there were bonus points awarded this and all other weekly shows can towards the league. some super smart hi-tech tablets The third match featured son’s Green v Fairways; Cas- towards the Smart Leagues ini- be viewed below or on the centres Saturday afternoon sees the to be given away at the end of this Shane Dillon and the Sports- tle Bar Baize Bye.
website, a full show report will fol- continuation of the Horse First in- indoor series in December. Golf Around the Fairways
MANNAN CASTLE this The year scheme . is open to any
golfer whose club uses How-Results of the Ladies 18 Hole DidiDo - a free-to-use, web-Stableford held on October based social network for 22 - 1st: Gill Rouiller 37; 2nd: golfers - and anybody playing Kitty Sharkey 36; 3rd: Nuala in oÿcial club competitions is Mulholland 36; CSS: 70. Re- eligible. Currently, more than sults of the Midweek Open, 1,800 clubs use the website. held on October 23 - 1st: Ter- Stephen Brydon, commerry Doherty 40. Results of the cial director for MGS Distribu-Winter League, Gents 18 Holes tion, the oÿcial licenced UK Stableford White - 1st: Damien distributor for BOSS Watch-Garland 43; 2nd: Lenny McKit- es, said: “Congratulations to terick 42; 3rd: Ciaran Carragh- Harry on achieving golf’s Holy er 40. Grail of a hole-in-one.
DUNDALK ateur “To golfers the majority , recording of am a -
hole-in-one will be the most Results of the Singles Stable- memorable thing they achieve ford held on Sunday, October in golf - a once-in-a-lifetime 26 - 1st: Barry Cunningham experience probably - and (13) 42; 2nd: John McCann (17) we want to ensure they have 40; 3rd: Dennis Cunningham much better memories than (10) 38; 4th: Aidan Gaughran merely a dent in their bank (16) 37/18; Juvenile: Cathal Pur- balance after buying drinks cell (25) 32; CSS: 72/36. in the clubhouse.
CLOVERHILL is available “The exclusive only to BOSS golfers watch who
record a hole-in-one. It will David Hamill (16) capped off a Dundalk lady captain Anne Doohan (centre) with Ger Hoare, winner of the bronze medal and Jacinta Foran, winner of the silver medal provide a constant reminder terrific year of golf which has of the achievement and also seen his handicap drop from help to ensure they’re never 20 to 14 by picking up the an- late for a tee-time again.
nual final major competition “We also hope it might add of the year sponsored by Trin- a frisson of extra excitement ity Print. David came home to club competitions for golfwith 24 points to go with an ers who may not be in with a outward 19 for a winning to- chance of winning the event, tal of 43 which was three clear for they know that every time of second placed Colin McPar- they stand on the tee on a parland (11). three, they are just one shot
Third place went to David away from winning a stunning Pilkington (4) on 39 whilst his timepiece.”
brother Colin (4) picked up the In addition to the limited-Gross Prize. 23 points won the edition watch, Whelan is also Front Nine by a point for Niall awarded membership of the Smyth over Noel Magill with exclusive BOSS Watches H1 Mickey Rushe beating Seamus Club which offers its mem-Keenan on the countback on bers access to exclusive ben-20 points for the Back Nine. efits and merchandise.
emerged Graham the McNally comfortable (12) DUNLEER GS
Gold Medal winner on Sunday as he returned a ned 61 to The AGM of the Dunleer Golf claim victory to go alongside Society took place in the Grove his Individual Matchplay ti- Winners of the Halloween Spirit competition at Dundalk Ladies Inn, Dunleer on Friday, Octotle captured a few weeks ago. ber 17.
Graham This caps who a great is also season down to for a petition. to the mix by winning round presentation. ARDEE by Tony The meeting Sharkey, was the retiring opened single figure handicap of nine. The best five cards from four with 29 points for the 12 Lady Captain Anne also captain, and a minute silence Michael Concannon Jnr (15) the eight will count in the in- holes. Joe Hazzard was run- presented all outstanding The time was right for Ardee was observed for members was runner-up. dividual league table, with ner-up with 27 which took him prizes including the Silver golfer Harry Whelan when he and family who passed away
The Last Chance Singles the best four cards out of six to joint overall leader with a Medal won by Jacinta Foran scored a hole-in-one during a during the year.
Stableford brought a welcome counting weekly in the team round to go. and the Bronze Medal won by recent club competition to be Reports were presented return to form for Raymond event. Entry fee to be involved The first winner of the Ger Hoare. The Silver Spoons rewarded with a limited-edi- by Turlach King, the retiring Flynn (17) who hit 43 points in the team competition is £10 club members draw was Paul were won by Gillian Mc Don- tion Boss watch as recognition honorary secretary and Paul to take first place. Seamus and is £2 per card for the fol- Owens whose number 50 nell. for the achievement. Mulcathy, the treasurer. The McParland (13) was a point lowing seven weeks. Those not was drawn by club captain The full results of the Hal- Seventy-two year-old captain gave his address in shy of the winner with third wanting to play in the league Brendan Tierney on Sunday loween Spirit were as follows Harry scored his ace on the which he formally introduced placed Mark Shevlin (16) next will pay £3 per card to play for following the golf. Paul wins - Class A winner: Mary Carthy 176-yard, par-three at the mid- Hugh Callaghan as the captain with 41 points. the three festive prizes on of- free membership for 2015. (18) 37; Runner-up: Gret Man- Louth club and the 17-handi- for 2015.
The Winter League com- fer each week. The next draw will take place ning (19) 31; Class B winner: capper was rewarded with The Dunleer Golf Society mences this week and will The fifh and final round of on Sunday, November 30. Emily McLoughlin (25) 40; membership of the exclusive was formed in 1995 and 2015 The run for competition the next eight , over weeks just 12 . Thursday the Seniors at takes 10am place with next over DUNDALK LADIES 39 Runner ; 3rd: - Geraldine up: Ger Minogue Hoare ( ( 26 23 ) ) a Boss specially Watches -commissioned H1 Club and , milestone represents in the an society important ’s hisholes, is a repeater and runs half a dozen players still in 32 (on back nine from Cath- commemorative timepiece. tory. Tony also thanked all from Monday to Sunday each with a chance of landing the The last of the season’s 18 erine Duff ); Class C winner: The luxury German brand the members who had proweek. Like last year there is a overall prize. Hole Singles competitions was Pat Cleary (32) 31; Runner-up: has once again pledged to vided assistance in his period team event and a singles event With the best four cards played on Saturday, October 18 Joan McAdam (36) 28; 3rd: reward club golfers with an of oÿce. The various oÿcers running side by side, and cou- counting out of the five weeks and Tuesday, October 21 when Anne O’Callaghan (34) 27 (on exclusive watch for every hole- were elected, including Gary pled with that there are week- of competition, there are on- the ladies played for the Hal- back nine from Mary Connor in-one recorded during a club Broughton as the new honorly festive prize vouchers for ly four points between the loween Spirit prizes. and Mary McGinnity); Sen- competition in 2014 afer giv- ary secretary.
first, second and third and top half dozen players follow- The winners were thrilled ior Ladies: Ann Kirk 12; Two’s ing away £600,000-worth of The final event of the Year those prizes will be replicated ing the conclusion of the pe- with the hampers full of Hal- competition winners: Una limited-edition mementos in will be a Turkey Shoot in Arin the overall singles and team nultimate round. Raymond loween goodies all put togeth- Kelly on the 5th and Elizabeth 2013 - and Whelan is among dee GC on Saturday, Novemplacing at the end of the com- McCumiskey got himself in- er in a lovely display for the McGuinness on the 9th. the latest to achieve the feat ber 8. Louth Athletics: Weekly News
BLACKROCK AC
On a super day for cross country running, Blackrock AC had just four athletes travel to Avondale House in Wicklow to run in the even ages Leinster Championships.
It was a fantastic cross country course with tough hills throughout the 1,000m lap. First up was Ciara O’Brien in the U10s who aeer a fantastic 5th place last week in the Louth U11s was competing for the first time in a cross country championship.
With over 100 athletes belting out of the start, Ciara got away very well and was well up in the field when unfortunately she had a bad fall which ended her race prematurely. There will definitely be many Blackrock AC’s Annabelle Morris (centre), representing St Vincent’s major medals for Ciara in the School, receiving her gold medal after her great victory in the Leinster future. Dunleer AC’s Leinster U12 Boys team who won bronze medals last weekend Schools Senior Girls Pentathlon in AIT
Next up were two of Blackrock’s brightest athletes Neasa Reilly and Aoife O’Brien who are still only U12 but who over the years have never been put off by some of the country’s toughest cross country courses.
Over a hilly 2,000m course Neasa ran a really strong race to come in 4th in a very fast 7:21 and first home for Louth.
Aoife ran the race of her life to finish in 13th in a super 7:42. Aoife was one place outside automatic qualification for the National finals which take place in DKIT on November 23. Hopefully she might get a call up between now and then as Ardee & District AC athletes who represented Ardee Community School at it would be just reward for her the Leinster School combined events last week. L-R: Conor McMahon, Tara Dunleer AC’s Oisín Cheshire Glenmore AC’s Alice Ferguson and Nicole Barry dedication and hard training. McGuinness, Amy Manning, Abbie Sheridan and Jonathan Commins
Last up was Kelly Breen in the Girls U14 who ran a gutsy race coming home in the top the more remarkable when Seaghna Campbell ran strong- the 200m and Long Jump, in Leinster race. race over a tough 3,000m to 30 in the U16 Boys 4,000m. you consider that the entire ly in the U16 races, as did Jack both of which he was ranked The U12 Girls were up next place in 40th. Kelly, who aeer Well done to all for competing team are all U11 athletes Boylan in the Boys U18. second in the huge field of 41 with a gruelling 2,000m in a great track season is find- amongst the cream of Leinster The next team to make In the U10 race that pre- competitors. which Eireann Hoey, Rebecca ing the step up in distance a athletes. the podium was the boys U14 ceded the championship rac- Liam Fussey, a student in McCarron and Seana Donegan big challenge, like Aoife and Good luck to our seniors team. They ran very well to es, Oisín Cheshire ran well Scoil Uí Mhuirí, Dunleer, also all competed a year out of age Neasa has toed the line in eve- who are running in the Dub- take bronze. The team con- among a large field to take 4th. performed very well to finish along with Emma Gillespie. pionship ry major cross for the country last number cham- High lin Marathon Cashell, : Shane Karen Lynch Neary, , Peter sisted of Meegan Danny O (19 ’Brien th), Conor (17th), ST PETER’S AC Boys 13th in ’ event the Intermediate with a total of ( 1872 U17) selves The girls well all , finishing acquitted in the them top - of years. Stephen O’Connor and Tony Mathews (20th) and TJ Do- points. half of a large field.
In two weeks time it is the Mulligan. heny (28th). They were sup- Two athletes from Dromiskin- His marks in the five events Abbie Sheridan proved age odd ages championships in Tickets will be available at ported by Cathal Butler (38th) based St Peter’s AC produced were 26.0 in the 200m for 505 is only a number when she too Adamstown, Co Wexford. It track for our annual fundrais- and Neal Hodgins (58th). some excellent performanc- points, 9.00m in the Shot Pud competed one year out of age would be great to see the club ing pub quiz in Ferguson’s Bar, The Ladies novice team al- es while representing their for 426 points, 2:23.75 in the in the U14 girls 3,000m. with more competitors there. Gyles Quay on November 7. so took 3rd place. Nicola Welsh schools last Wednesday. 800m for 401 points, 4.59m in Abbie showed fine grace Ciara, Aoife, Neasa and Kelly, Please see www.glenmoreac. badled hard over the testing The occasion was the Lein- the Long Jump for 306 points and style when she ran a fanyour coaches and club are com for further details. course and finished strongly ster Schools’ Indoor Pentath- and 11.94 in the 60m Hurdles tastic race to finish ahead of proud DUNLEER AC to take Four 11th places place. behind her were lon Championships staged in the AIT , which Inter- for Liam 234 points ’s Shot . Put perform- spot all others on the and podium she took and the the top GLENMORE AC was country novice cham- national Arena in Athlone. ance ranked him ninth in that Leinster title .
Dunleer AC took home three pion Karen Costello. Sandra Gabriel Bell, in the colours event among the even bigger Abbie is eligible to contest Glenmore athletes travelled sets of medals from the Lein- Doheny made a welcome re- of De La Salle, Dundalk, fin- field of 42 competitors who the title in her own age, U13 to the beautiful Avondale in ster Cross Country Cham- turn to form aeer injury to fin- ished a magnificent third in participated in this age group. level, on November 9. Leinster Wicklow Championships for the even ages on Sunday pionships last. in Avondale on Courtney ish in 41st completed position and the Nicola quar- with the Minor a total of (U 2132 14) Boys points ’ event , just ARDEE & DISTRICT AC McGuinness Sisters Tara also and went Niamh one Sunday, October 26. First off were the Boys U12 tet in 44th place. nine points behind the silver year up to run in the U16
First up for the club were who were led home by coun- In addition to the fine runs medallist. Ardee & District AC athletes 4000m. Tara came into the Alice Ferguson and Nicole ty champion James Russell from the teams there were fine He registered 9.99 in the travelled to Avondale in Co. finish in 12th place just ahead Barry, U12, who ran great in 9th place. Next home was individual performances, the 60m Hurdles for 543 points, Wicklow to compete in the of Niamh. times on a tough course. Joe O’Brien in 22nd position, most notable of which was 26.4 in the 200m for 475 Leinster Cross Country Cham- Tracy McCarron, after
Maeve White and Ciara one place ahead of club mate Theresa Russell in 6th place points, 9.28m in the Shot Put pionships for even ages. helping to organise the juve-Quinn flew the flag for Glen- Patrick Farrell. in the Girls U14. She was sup- for 443 points, 4.99m in the The day’s proceedings nile members for their races, more along with other Louth Completing the team was ported by Katie Mathews, Long Jump for 380 points and started with an U10 non- took to the track to compete athletes from Blackrock and Blake Kennedy running his Jessica Welsh and Aoibheana 2:32.70 in the 800m for 291 championship race. Jack Mc- in the novice ladies race. Dunleer in the U14 Girls race, first championship race at Campbell, the team finishing points. Carron, Samantha McCarron Tracy ran well among a large again clocking great times in a this level. Their combined outside the medals on the oc- In terms of his perform- and Ruth Gillespie all took the number of novice ladies. tough 3,000m race. score earned them a well-de- casion. ances vis-a-vis his opponents, race in their stride gaining val-Tadhg Leahy ran a strong served second place, a feat all Diarmuid McKeown and Gabriel’s best events were uable experience running in a
RACING DUNDALK STADIUM
Greyhounds Greyhounds Dundalk Stadium Coursing
All the Coursing weekend’s chairman’s greyhound delight
results Dundalk & Dowdallshill Coursing Club chairman David Hoey Friday, October 24 day said night he was ’s race thrilled night with at Dundalk Satur- Race 1: Quarterland Nico Stadium. won in 28.51 for Michael J “I would like to to thank all Hynes and Crumlin trainer those who were instrumental James Hynes; Race 2: in making this, our first Dundalk Brockagh Paddy won in Stadium Benefit Night, a great 19.01 for Cieran Fitzger- success,” he said. ald (Coalisland); Race 3: “The night would not be pos- 28 Kilcurra .83 for Brasso James won Slevin in and sponsors sible without , nominators the support , anony of the - Navan trainer Jamie Slevin; public mous contributors and of course , the the paying hard Race 4: Play It Up win in work put in by the committee 21.82 on 3rd aaempt for members of Dundalk & Dow- Mines-a-pint-syndicate and dallshill Coursing Club. I would Mornington trainer David also like to acknowledge the Reynolds; Race 5: Shen- Race 5 at the Dundalk & Dowdallshill Coursing Club Race night , the Marie Heaney Memorial A1 400 was won by Cloughtaney Gift in 21.60 by ½ length for commitment of Dundalk Stadi-
Noonetoshouttheoddscreatesanunwantedrecord ick Chico won in 29.05 for owners Martin Lanney and B Clare from Navan and trained by Martin Lanney. Hugh Heaney and family present to the winning connections um to the success of the night. Paul Coleman (Skerries); “We took the opportunity to in Race 21.79 6: on Cockle 2nd aaempt Island won for and raise decided funds for to invite a local the charity local Harry Eastwood (Cooks- J$& C'##$%% reflected throughout the coun- gest crowds of the year. ning the final of the Park Rac- We GAA thank clubs sincerely to become those involved who . hem town won ); Race in 29 7: . Manilla 19 on 4th May- @ joebellurgan DundalkDemocrat 2014@yahoo.ie greyhound try, at race stadiums tracks as . Only well the as same Six number finals to of go above with -aver the - ing Ferdia & Michael Amhic Tiernan was out 525. the a did fun and relay hope on it the culminates night. with aaempt for owner/trainer An unwanted record was cre- major horse racing festivals age graded races made for a back as the strong-fancied “The fundraising exercise Deirdre Walsh (Newry); ated at Dundalk Stadium on are retaining the numbers; very a_ractive card, and to add Bua Milan made an early bid has been undertaken to com- Race 8: Barefoot Barney Friday night last. For the first but even on the big greyhound spice to the night, a relay race for glory. The lead was still plete necessary updates and won in 22.55 on 1st aaempt time in the 82 years since the nights, Derby final night at – for humans – took place. It in- the same approaching the last changes at the Coursing Field for owner/trainer Jamie sport was first practised in Shelbourne Park included, the volved members of local GAA turn, but by now Ferdia was in and Green Road, Dromiskin Slevin (Navan). makers town there in a_ were endance no , which book- with line-up a few doesn years ’t compare ago. in size traps clubs , , the and Louth a`er bolting Village quar from - than full flight anything . Finishing else, the stronger local spectacle in order to that provide a well organised the great Saturday, October 25 wanted meant, of to course bet could , anyone only do who so line With be_ing the – increase though that in has on- built tet, representing a lead which St the Mochta others ’s, prehensive runner got up win to score in a career a com- - Coursing “I would Meeting like to remind can be. every- Race 1: Gairloch Phantom on the Tote. only a minimal affect on grey- couldn’t peg back. best 28.76. one that our Coursing Meeting won in 29.40 on 2nd at- In recent times just three hound racing - some observers Kevin Commins, a dash- Hip Hop Harry was another takes place on December 26/27 tempt for Colin Jackson bookies have been laying the are predicting a racing scene ing half-back in his days as a to keep followers of local run- and would invite those who and Portaferry trainer Dav- odds at Dowdallshill, and it without bookmakers in about Sean McDermott’s clubman, ners happy. Brian and Lau- haven’t been , to come along and id Ritchie; Race 2: Ferdia has o`en happened that there ten years. has long turned his a_ention rence Jones’ home-bred had enjoy the sport that we are pas- Amhic won in 28.76 on 4th were just two of these present, Just as well there were to breeding and racing grey- the inside trap in the Suzanne sionate about. If you have an in- aaempt for Kevin Commins and sometimes one. On the bookies present for Saturday hounds. Ferdia Amhic is the Robinson/Noel Flannery 525 terest in any way, shape or form bey (Ardee Lena ); Race win in 3 28 : Drumna .98 for - in night 2003 of , 16 the pitches track’ were s opening in op- , a night bene ’s fi local t for meeting the the . Dundalk This was kennel latest to , and represent when it his was Ardee most it final to eke , and out he a hard made -earned the best win of , me please on 086 do not 864 hesitate 0278 to to see contact if that Keith McMenamin (Cas- eration This . decline in numbers is and & Dowdallshill it a_racted Coursing one of the Club big- Bound needed broke , the son his duck of Ferdia , win- of finishing Cleveland well Rebow to get the in 29 be .07 _er . right interest area can .” be channelled in the tlederg); Race 4: Sheelin Dancer won in 28.68 for Joseph Adams (Mountnugent); Race 5: Cloughtaney Horse Racing Dundalk Stadium
AnothervictoryonIrishsoilforSirMaximillian Gift won in 21.60 for Martin Lanney and B Clare and Rathkenny trainer Martin Lanney; Race 6: Skryne Mac won in 29.24 for Dominic J Hegarty (Tara); Race 7: Hip Hop Harry won in Ireland has been a happy hunting There was a decent prize for Seamie Heffernan soon had 29.07 for Laurence & Brian ground for Sir Maximilian this year the Book Your Christmas Party At Adeste Fideles (2-1 favourite) on Jones and Carrickmacross and the gutsy sprinter won on his Dundalk Handicap and it went to the front end in the Floodlit Friday trainer Laurence Jones; travels for the third time when tak- top-weight Captain Joy, who had Nights At Dundalk Maiden and the Race 8: Darby Hollow won ing the feature Mercury Stakes at slipped down the ratings and was hitherto frustrating filly cleared in 36.94 for Patrick Dev- Dundalk. ending a drought going back to his away to score by four and three- aney Snr (Dublin); Race 9: The five-year-old, a winner at first start last year. quarter lengths. for Peads Christy Tango Nugent won in ( 21 Keady .56 ); summer the Curragh when and handled Tipperary by Tim in Pia the lins Pat -trained Smullen grey had sharing the Tracey the lead Col- her With belt the three Adrian unplaced Keatley runs -trained under Race 10: Sheikh Mahead based and now Ian Williams with Worcestershire , was sent off the - the with way Strait on of and Zanzibar commiaed for much early of in self Anonymous on a winning Lady mark (9-1) in found the www her- . won in 30.07 for Stephen 7-4 favourite for the Listed contest the straight before the 5-1 favourite dundalkstadium.com Nursery and Quinn and Conor Campbell in the hands of regular pilot Stevie ran on strongly to hold Rummaging was driven into the lead in the final (Coalisland); Race 11: Quare Donohoe. by a length. furlong by Billy Lee to score by half Morning won in 28.86 for Abstraction went off in front Gretzky had plenty to do at the a length. Robbie Downy brought Teresa Maguire (Roslea); and had everything bar the winner top of the straight in the Crowne The Dancing Lord (6-1) with a late Race 12: Freffans Buz- cooked entering the final furlong, Plaza Race & Stay Handicap, but charge to grab the first leg of the zard won in 34.06 for John but Sir Maximillian collared the Connor King weaved his way apprentice handicap, while Dylan Jayne Hegarty Hegarty and Trim . trainer at leader Tipperary close , home to win , by just what as he was had a shot through grabbed and Mattie Hardstone Smith on ’s 20 the -1 second Robinson version repeated on 8 the -1 chance trick in War the
cosy head in the end. line, winning by a short head. Room. Sir Maximilian won the feature Mercury Stakes at Dundalk Stadium on
Friday night Greyhounds Finals night winners
Pictures from Dundalk Stadium
Race 3: The Maisie Molloy Memorial A3/A4 525 Final won by Drumnabey Lena in 28.98 by five lengths for owner and trainer Race 7: The Suzanne Robinson/Noel Flannery (Monasterboice Kennels) A3/A4 Dog Final won by Hip Hop Keith McMenamin from Castlederg. Liam Molloy and family present to the winning connections Harry in 29.07 by a head, owned and trained by Laurence and Brian Jones from Carrickmacross
Race 6: The Barry O’Brien Bookmakers and FastFix A3/A4 525 Race 12: The Barber Kennels (Pups and Saplings) A1/A2 620 was won by Fref- Final won by Skryne Mac in 29.24 by 1½ lengths for owner and fans Buzzard in 34.06 by one length, owned by John Hegarty and trained by trainer Dominic Hegarty from Tara. Andy Connolly, represent-Jayne Hegarty from Trim ing FastFix, presents to Dominic Hegarty
Race 10: The Aiden McAllister/Lenny McKinney Transport-Race 4: The Hairdressers Challenge A3/A4 (Bitch) Final won by Sheelin Dancer, owned and ers A1/2 550 Final won by Sheikh Mahead in 30.07 by 3ae trained by Joseph Adams from Mountnugent, in 28.68 by one length. L-R: Ollie Fanning, lengths for owner and trainers Stephen Quinn and Conor Race 2: The Park Racing and Michael Tiernan A5/A6 525 Final won by Ferdia Ahmic, owned Charlie Adams, Joseph Adams, Ciara Adams and sponsor’s representative Eamon Ki- Campbell. Mary Casey of Dundalk and Dowdalshill Cours- and trained by Kevin Commins from Ardee, in 28.76 by 2ae lengths. Michael Tiernan erans. Race sponsored by Sharper Image, Hodgins and Indigo all based in Drogheda ing Club Secretary presents to winning connections presents to Kevin Commins
RUGBY DUNDALK RFC
Rugby Firsts All Ireland Junior Cup First Round
Dundalk progression Dominant Dundalk ‘Arrr’ far too
strongforPiratesintheCup pleasing for coach Fa’atau
DUNDALK RFC 51 Fa Dundalk ’atau was RFC pleased player with /coach his side Ene ’s COBH PIRATES 8 play, especially in the second half, in their That victory win came over Cobh off the Pirates back . Dundalk comfortably beat of an excellent unbeaten run of Cobh Pirates 51-8 in the first league form with their 51-8 success round of the All Ireland Junior against the Cork side their biggest Cup at the Mill Road on Satur- victory “It of was the a campaign good game to date and . a day afternoon. great win,” the number eight told Dundalk were simply a much be[er The Dundalk Democrat. “In the first side and too strong for the Munster half, we maybe made it a liüle hard men and ensure it was an excellent for ourselves with our handling but weekend for teams from the town in the second half we were beüer. against their Cork counterparts.
“Some of the stuff we work It took a very focused Dundalk hard on in training came off very side just three minutes to get off well so we are certainly moving in the mark when Lotu Nuku, the Dun- the right direction for us.” dalk hooker, scored the first try of
The game did not come without the game which Ultan Murphy nar- a price for Dundalk who lost Mike rowly missed with the conversion. Bentley, a try scorer on the day, to a Persistent pressure from Dun- nasty concussion and he now faces dalk saw Mike Bentley over the line two to three weeks on the sidelines almost unopposed for another try, although Stephen McGee is close to converted this time by Ultan Murphy. recovery from his injury worries. Even when the visitors did break,
Fa’atau continued: “We had a the tackling from Dundalk however good chat on Tuesday night about was faultless as Johnny Grey, Paul this very thing, talking about the Meegan and Thomas Campbell tack- confidence at the moment. led everything in play while MJ McK-
“We are confident in what we evi[, Chris Scully and Owen McNally are doing and when you win, it put a stop to Cobh’s a[empts of pen- is part and parcel of that but we etration out wide. know it could easily be the other Stephen Murphy was carving way if you aren’t working hard but through the Cobh defence every the way we are playing does give us time he got the ball and scored two great belief.” tries form tremendous solo efforts. Ene Fa’atau giving support to Lotu Nuku during Dundalk’s All Ireland Junior Cup clash with Cobh Pirates at the weekend.
He added: “Staying grounded Dundalk’s ability to retain con- and humble is something we have trol of the ball and recycle and recy- Scully over for a try. the result in no doubt. dying minutes to bring the Dundalk DUNDALK RFC: Owen McNal- talked a lot about too because we cle again made life difficult for the Returned again and gathered by After 70 minutes an uncharac- score to 51 points in comparison ly, Stephen Murphy,Chris Scully, haven’t won anything yet and there visitors and it was evident from the O’Hagan who once more couldn’t be teristic mistake in the Dundalk de- with Cobh’s eight. MJ McKevitt, Rory O’Hagan, Ultan is a long way to go.” sideline that Cobh could only sustain caught for pace eased through the fence allowed Cobh steal a ball and It was a rather diÿcult game to Murphy, Thomas Campbell, Jonath-
Part of what has contributed so much of this relentless Dundalk Cobh defence, laying off to Derek get over for a try of their own and measure Dundalk against, certainly an Grey, Lotu Nuku, Ciaran Branni- to the success this season, he be- pressure. Williams who scored another try. allow them return to the southern ball control was good and the ability gan, Enda Murphy, Michael Bentley, lieves, is the strength of the sec- From a simple maul Dundalk A brace of tries from Tiernan shores with at least one try on the of the pack to work as a unit proven Paul Meegan, Stephen Martin, Ene ond squad pushing the firsts on passed the ball through the hands Gonnelly, converted by Ultan Mur- board. again, with their backs also work- Fa’atau. Subs: Robbie Shields, Rob- and lending greater competition. of the backs in what was a simple phy, meant that pride was all the Ultan Murphy went over for a try ing well but against be[er opposi- bie Farrell, Derek Williams, Tiernan
That has been in evidence al- training ground move to allow Chris Cork side had left to play for, with which he himself converted in the tion this team will face greater tests. Gonnelly, James McConnon. ready this year and it something
ActionfromDundalkU9’sfirstblitzoftheseason that was perhaps not the case in previous seasons. “It is true that having really strong competition is maybe something we have been missing in recent years,” he remarked. “Depth is a really big thing and with the second team doing so well, that is great for the first team and the second team who have been great so things are going along nicely.”
A tough run of games lie ahead for Dundalk but the New Zealander is not looking past a return to league action this weekend against Cill Dara at home.
“We have some really big games coming up, starting with Cill Dara, who it would be fair to say have been a bit of a bogey team for us.
“They really come at you and it will be a very tough, physical game but hopefully we will be at our best and keep our run going.” Tomas Quinn & David Crilly move in for a tackle Scrum time against Boyne Max Ward, Joshua McGill and Daira
Thomas
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A look back at the sporting past
Patsy Connolly during his refereeing days in the 1980’s
Gerry Farrell along with Dan and Patrica McDonald at a function. A primary school league presentation of the Keelan Cup with Fr Keelan
Tommy McConville at the opening of his new sports shop in Church Street Louth line up for the national anthem inDrogheda in a game against Cavan. But what year was it?
FOOTBALL FASTFIX DUNDALK SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE
Football U17 League
Fast Dundalk fix Eolain’s late stunner rescues a
pointforDrominatAlbion Schoolboys League Results
PICTURES BY ARTHUR KINAHAN Quay U10 Division Olympic One 3 Glenmuir ALBION ROVERS 2 Celtic 0. DROMIN UNITED 2 U11 Division One Redeemer Woodview 0 Celtic . 1 A late strike by Eolain Aiken U12 Premier gave Dromin United a share of Shamrocks 0 Rock Celtic 1. the points with Albion Rovers U15 Premier in this mid-Louth U17 league Quay Celtic 3 Glenmuir match played in Monaster-Celtic 0. boice last Wednesday night. U16 League the Both league sides and remain currently unbeaten share in Rock Celtic 3 Shamrocks 0. joint third spot in the league Glenmuir Utd 5 Woodview table after only three games Celtic 0. played due to both sides in- U17 League volvement in the FAI Umbro Albion Rvs 2 Dromin Utd 2. U17 The Cup home . side and their SFAI National Cup Results m id - L outh n ei g h b ou r s U15 National Cup matched each other all the way Rock Celtic 5 Glen- in an end-to-end affair. Shots muir Utd 1. Albion Rvs 2 came thick and fast early on Woodlawn/S 3 AET. the with target the home twice in side the finding first 18
Fastfix minutes. Gary Maher put Albi-
Dundalk on ahead on seven minutes when he scored direct from a
Schoolboys corner kick and Albion doubled their advantage 11 min-
League utes later when a low shot by Jack Latvis found the corner of the Dromin net. The visitors
Fixtures reduced the deficit five minutes before hal_ime when the lively Eolain Aiken fired home Tuesday, October 28 from the edge of the penalty U10 Division One area Dromin . pressed for the Redeemer v Glenmuir Ath, equaliser in the second half Glenmuir’s Yan Petrovsky beats Rock Celtic’s Kizito Ekwueme to this ball in the U15 National Cup game at Sandy Lane Bellew Pk 6 15PM. and Albion looked to extend U12 Division One their lead with chances cre- game when the former Ardee Walsh, Conor Brady, Mark Mc- Hoey. Ciaran Davis, Ciaran Scully, Woodview Celtic v Bel- ated at both ends. Celtic player’s strike from 20 Cullough, Evan English, Shane D RO M I N U N I T E D : Cathal Ma^hews, Cillian Mc- lurgan Celtic, Bellew Pk 7 half The arrived only goal with of the just second eight of yards the Albion flew into net the for top the corner equal- Carthy Morgan , , Jack Leo Devlin Latvis, , Jack Jack Mc Mc - - em Michael , Enda Bothwell McKeown , Liam , Eolain Ker- Murphy Cullough , Michael , Lee Crosbie McArdle , Dean . 00PM. minutes remaining when iser. Carville, Gary Maher, Paddy Aiken, Patrick McGrane, Ci- REFEREE: Brian Murphy.
Aiken scored his second of the ALBION ROVERS: Isaac Callan, Cillian Shevlin, Jack aran Khan, Patrick Clarke, Wednesday, October 29
SchoolboysLeagueRoundUp U15 Premier Quay Celtic v Albion Rvs, Clancy Pk 7 15PM. U11 Division One Bellew Woodview Pk 7 Celtic 00PM v . Bay Utd, U15 NATIONAL CUP U17 FAI CUP U12 PREMIER U15 PREMIER table.
Rock Celtic qualified for the Dromin United have received Quay Celtic U15’s continued DUNDALK FC Saturday, November 1 National 3rd round Cup of the a_ Under er their 15 com SFAI - round a home of draw the FAI in Umbro the second Chal- winner Gavin Gilmore for Rock was Celtic the match U12’s a their fine good 3-0 win run over of form Glenmuir with The Schoolboys League would U11 Premier prehensive win over Glenmuir lenge Cup. in Bellew Park on Tuesday Celtic in Clancy Park on like to extend a huge congratu- Rock Celtic v Glenmuir United in Blackrock last Mon- They will now play against night to send the Blackrock Wednesday night to continue lations to Stephen Kenny and Utd, Blackrock 10 00AM. day. Liffey Valley on Saturday, No- side into second place in the their excellent start to the new the Dundalk FC team on win- Bellurgan Utd v Ardee tin Two gave goals Rock from a 2-0 Aidan lead at Cur half - vember 8 at home. came league Shamrocks table when in they a closely over- - season James . Prendergast scored Premier ning the Division League last of Ireland Friday Celtic Blayney , Bellurgan Academy 10 v Quay 00AM. ter time the and break two from more Kizito goals Ek af - - U11 FIRST DIVISION fought Shamrocks encounter striker . Niall lead early , Glenmuir to give the pressed home side for 1 an -0 Cork night City with . a 2-0 victory over Celtic, Ballybay 10 00AM. wueme and Oisin Murtagh Dillon McArdle was Wood- Lennon was denied by the equaliser but it was the home It would be fantastic for U11 Division One completed the scoring. view Celtic’s match winner Rock Celtic post 12 minutes side who finished on a high the many Dundalk School- Ardee Utd v Shamrocks, play The Dublin Blackrock side Cordu side ff FC will in winning on Tuesday strike evening to help with earn the key from gave time a man while -of- Luke the-match Mar- Gorham when Ronan added Sands two more and Luke goals all boys support League Dundalk footballers FC who if a Ardee 10 00AM. Redeemer the third round at Sandy Lane three points over Redeemer in performance in goal for Sham- in the last five minutes in a late little visit from some of the v Quay Olympic, Gorman on Saturday, November 8. a closely fought U11 encounter rocks in an entertaining game flurry of goals. players with the league tro- Pk 10 00AM. played on the all weather pitch between two very good sides. The win sends Quay to the phy to Bellew Park could be
in Muirhevnamor. top of the Premier Division arranged? FOOTBALL FASTFIX DUNDALK SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE
Football
Fixtures
U10 Division One Quay Ath v Bellurgan Celtic, Clancy Pk 10 00AM. Rockville v Woodview Celtic, Blackrock U13 League Ardee Celtic v Bellurgan Utd, Ardee 11 00AM. Quay Celtic v Rock Celtic, Clancy Pk 11 00AM. Glenmuir Utd v Quay Olympic, Glenmuir Pk 11 00AM. Blayney Academy v Bay Utd, Ballybay 11 00AM. Rockville v Redeemer, Blackrock 11 00AM. Woodview Celtic v Shamrocks, DKIT. U15 Premier Rock Celtic v Glenmuir Celtic, Blackrock 12 30PM. Shamrocks v Ardee Celtic, Fatima 12 30PM. Glenmuir Utd v Bellurgan Utd, Glenmuir Pk 12 30PM. U15 Division One Woodview Celtic v Redeemer, DKIT 12 30PM. Quay Olympic v Dromin Utd, Clancy Pk 12 30PM. Rockville v St Dominic’s, Blackrock 2 00PM. U17 League Albion Rvs v Setanta, Monasterboice 2 00PM. Donacarney v Albion Utd, Castlemartin 12 30PM. Dromin Utd v Glenmuir Utd, Dromin 12 30PM.
The Rock Celtic U15 team who beat Glenmuir in the National Cup at Sandy Lane last week Sunday, November 2 U10 Premier Woodview Celtic v Glenmuir Utd, DKIT 10 00AM. Quay Celtic v Shamrocks, Clancy Pk 10 00AM. Bellurgan Utd v Ardee Celtic, Bellurgan 10 00AM. U10 Division One Muirhevnamor v Quay Olympic, Muirhevnamor 11 00AM. Glenmuir Celtic v Ardee Utd, Glenmuir Pk 10 00AM. Bay Utd v Bellurgan Celtic, Rock Rd 10 00AM. Rockville v Redeemer, Blackrock 10 00AM. U12 Premier Bellurgan Utd v Ardee Celtic, Bellurgan 11 00AM. Glenmuir Utd v Muirhevnamor, Glenmuir Pk 1100AM. Quay Celtic v Rock Celtic, Clancy Pk 11 00AM. Shamrocks v Redeemer Celtic, Fatima 11 00AM. U12 Division One Bay Utd v Woodview Celtic, Rock Rd 11 00AM. Ardee Utd v Redeemer Utd, Ardee 11 00AM. Rockville v Quay Olym, Blackrock 11 00AM. Rock Celtic’s Aidan Curtin beats Glenmuir goalkeeper Martin Byrne to The Glenmuir U15 team Blayney Acad v Bellurgan Celtic, score for the Seasiders in the U15 National Cup game at Sandy Lane Ballybay 11 00AM. U14 Premier Woodview Celtic v Bay Utd, DKIT Results gan 12 30 Utd PM , . Glenmuir Glenmuir Pk Utd 12 v 30 Bellur PM. -
Thisweek’supcomingMDLgames U14 Division One Bellurgan Celtic v Quay Olympic, Bellurgan 12 30PM. Rockville v Blayney Academy, Blackrock 12 30PM. St Dominic’s v Woodview, Premier Thursday Division , October 30 - 8pm foundwell ley. Woodview , Muirhevnamor Celtic v New , P - 11 Sunday .15am , November 2 - U Friary 16 League Field 12 30PM. Woodview Celtic v Newfound- McGeown. Kilmessan Shield Glaslough Glaslough 2 Villa 00PM v Bellurgan . Shamrocks Utd, own well, . Glenmuir Park, P McGe- Quay Premier Celtic Reserve v Duleek, P Burns Pierce Torro . v Square United, C 30 v Muirhevnamor PM. Ardee Celtic , Fatima v Glenmuir 12 Jnr. Division One Utd, Ardee 12 30PM. Woodview Friday, October 31 - 8pm Ardee Celtic v Kingscourt, Celtic v Rock Celtic, DKIT 2 00PM. FAI Junior Cup Saturday, November 1 - 3pm 11.30am, J Dyas. Dromin v Glenmuir Celtic v Quay Olympic, Muirhevnamor v Edenderry Premier Reserve Quay Celtic, 11.30am, G Don- Glenmuir Pk 2 00PM. Quay Celtic Town, D Dullaghan. Kentstown Rovers v Ardee nelly. v Dromin Utd, Clancy Pk 12 30PM. Tully Bookmakers Cup Celtic, M Byran. Bellurgan U18 League Rock Celtic v Kells-Blackwa- United v Muirhevnamor, J Wednesday, November 5 - Bellurgan Utd v Ardee Celtic, Bel- ter, P Oliphant. Gorman. Rock Celtic v Trim 8pm lurgan 2 00PM. Muirhevnamor B Premier Division Celtic, T Maher. Woodview Premier Division v Muirhevnamor, Muirhevnamor Boca Rovers v Bellurgan Celtic v Parkvilla DkIT, N ScoQ. Muirhevnamor v Navan Cos- Rock Celtic’s Liam O’Callaghan breaking from midfield in their U15 Na- 2 00PM. Slane Wds v Shamrocks, United, MDL Astro, J Craw- mos, B Gillespie. tional Cup game with Glenmuir at Sandy Lane Slane 2 00PM.
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MDL Premier MDL Premier Division
Trim stun ‘ Celtic Mor with McSorley on song for champs
astheyba@lepastBellurgan dramatic late fightback
MUIR’MOR 2
PICTURES BY CIARAN CULLIGAN TRIM CELTIC 3 BELLURGAN 1
Muirhevnamor were left WOODVIEW 4 kicking themselves after lead they slip let a at 2- home 0 second to Trim half Woodview Celtic have firmly Celtic to end up with noth- put their sluggish start to the ing from an exciting game. season behind them as they servedly Sean Maguire led 1-0 at ’s half side time de- clinically saw off Bellurgan having opened the scoring United at Tom Flynn Park. midway through the first The visitors got off to a flyer half when Jimmy Cooney on two minutes when Mickrounded off a super peri- ey O’Kane and Ger McSorley od of dominant play with linked up for the former to set a great finish. up Barry Carr to shoot into the
Early in the second half bo^om corner. the home side doubled Bellurgan shruaged off this their advantage when Sean early setback and Stephen Conlon delivered a corner Finnegan and Donal O’Connor kick into the heart of the both tested Padraig Gorham. Trim penalty area and On 10 minutes, Robert Philip Duffy with a majes- Arthur made an excellent stop tic header made it 2-0. at the feet of McSorley after
Trim responded imme- Nathan Murphy had played diately and they reduced him in and from the save, Belthe arrears to make it 2-1 lurgan immediately launched through Darragh Scannell a counter a^ack that saw Darbut the home side were giv- ryn Gaynor shoot narrowly en a golden opportunity to wide from a good position. restore their two goal cush- Shortly afterwards the ion when Brendan Hughes same player missed a sitwas upended in the penalty ter when he headed tamely area a_er he was played in into Gorham’s arms after a by Cody Magill. Stephen Finnegan brilliant
However, the normal- delivery. ly reliable Jimmy Cooney The second half was only failed to convert from the five minutes old when Nigel Ardee’s Bernard Osbourne and Conall McArdle of Quay Celtic in action during Thursday night’s MDL Division 1 clash in Clancy Park. spot and the visitors took Stanley’s deft header from full advantage of the let off Gaynor’s inswinging cross Within five minutes, and Alan McCartney. guiding the ball wide of Arthur Finnegan. as they responded quickly grazed an upright but they Woodview were back in front Woodview went 3-1 up and inside the right hand post. WOODVIEW CELTIC: through Mark McCorma- did draw level on 57 minutes. when McSorley played a clev- when McSorley rounded his BELLURGAN UNITED: Padraig Gorham, Ray Mcck to get on target and draw There appeared to be li^le er ball to the overlapping Ray marker before delivering Robert Arthur, Owen Traynor, Cann, Nathan Murphy (Chris the sides level. danger when Keith Finnegan McCann and from a tight angle the ball to the back post for Damien Connor (Patrick Caulfield), Alan McCartney,
There was still time for picked up an Aoghan McGuin- his effort sailed over Arthur’s Stephen Fisher to thump a Sheelan), Nigel Stanley, Don- Paul Gartland, Johnny Lynch the home side to win the ness pass 35 yards from goal head to the net. Woodview header past Arthur. al O’Connor, Keith Finnegan, (Owen Armstrong), Stephen game and they almost did yet Finnegan set his sights be- kept up the pressure and The final word was left to Aoghan McGuinness, Ciaran Grimes, Ger McSorley, Barry just that when a clever ball fore unleashing a thunderbolt Arthur made two excellent McSorley who weaved his way Sheelan, Darryn Gaynor, Carr (Colin Finan), Mickey from Thomas McShane that flew to the top corner. stops from Stephen Grimes into the Bellurgan box before Stephen Finnegan, Shane O’Kane, Stephen Fisher. sent Adrian Rafferty’s
Meath&DistrictLeagueRoundUp clean through on a one on one with the Trim goalkeeper but he saw his effort strike an upright.
Incredibly, Trim scrambled the ball clear to launch QUAY COME UP SHORT Down to 10 men, their mis- Winters, Robbie Gavaghan, Gavin Ardee regained the lead ly, Mikey Nulty, Barry Kelly (Conor just a quick six counter minutes a le ^ack _ on with the AGAINST ARDEE MEN Connor ery was compounded stroked home when from Alan the Kerr Donnelly , Stefan (Ronan Zlokapa Cunningham (Sean Mathews ), Dano ). home when a William Shaun O Woods ’Connor headed cross Shaun Lynch), O Oisin ’Connor McGee , Jonathan , Ciaran Deegan Flynn , , clock, resulting in them Ardee Celtic took all three spot and he made it two shortly and Ray Hamilton put Ardee Paul Carrie, Bernard Osborne (Niall snatching a win from points last Thursday night as a_er, this time with a free kick. WANDERERS ARE three up a_er sidestepping a de- Taaffe), Raymond Hamilton, William winning scored the jaws the goal of fi defeat nal when , dramatic as Aaron they the Quay The season Celtic in-form continued ’s stu mid ^ering -Louth . start men to through when They Woods made on goal sure sent and of O the he ’Connor points made DEESIDERS SLAIN BY DEADLY the fender The back and second of the rifling net half . his was shot more into WOODVIEW Woods. IN Cooney Ryan slotted in the home past David goal. taken started the well lead and a_er should three have min- no mistake ARDEE. CELTIC: Alex Reilly, 100 Ardee % start Celtic to maintained the league season their ner one saw way Ciaran traffic Flynn , an Ardee tap home cor- SEVENTH HEAVEN
MUIRHEVNAMOR: utes when Shaun O’Connor was Mikey Nulty, Barry Kelly, Oisin Mc- with a 7-1 demolition of Slane the rebound a_er his initial ef- Woodview Celtic Reserves tri-David Cooney, Adrian Raf- denied by a fine save and he was Gee, Alan Connor, Shaun O’Connor Wanderers at Townparks on fort was saved and Woods got umphed 7-3 with an excellent ferty, Philip Duffy (David guilty of missing two more de- (Ciaran Flynn), Jonathan Deegan, Paul Sunday morning. his second of the game when he display against Trim Celtic in Donaghue), Brian Begley, cent chances. Carrie (Jamie McCormack), Bernard They took the lead on eight got on the end of Mikey Nulty’s the Premier Reserve. Cody Magill, Derek Rogers, As Ardee looked to turn their Osborne (Niall Taaffe), Ray Hamilton, minutes when Jonathan Deean cross. Young Conor Mackin gave Jimmy Cooney, Thomas control into a second half lead, William Woods. played Raymond Hamilton Bernard Osborne made it six a man of the match perform-McShane, Gary Clarke, they were presented with a gi_ QUAY CELTIC: Berraat Turk- through and he slo^ed past the when his free kick sailed into ance while Fra McCann and Sean Conlon (Michael Ber- when the Quay centre back er, Vinny Smith, Paddy Connor, Dean keeper but Slane, against the the roof of the net while Woods Eimhin Caldwell both hit hatgin), Brendan Hughes (An- recklessly went through the Sheil, Micheal McDonnell, Conall run of play, equalised soon af- sealed his hat-trick. tricks to go with a goal from ton Webb). back of Woods in the box. McArdle (Liam McKenny), Jonathan terwards. ARDEE CELTIC: Alex Reil- Paul Gartland. FOOTBALL MEATH & DISTRICT LEAGUE
MDL Premier
Rock fail to take opportunity to close the gap in Kentstown loss
ROCK CELTIC 2
KENTSTOWN 3
Kentstown caused a big upset when they beat Rock Celtic under the floodlights at Sandy Lane in their Premier Division meeting last Thursday. The visitors, who had not been at their best so far this season, caught the Seasiders cold in the opening five minutes as they scored through Aled Ingmann. Rock responded as the threw everyone forward and they deservedly drew level when Sean WaTers scored the equaliser with a neat finish. However, once again the visitors went in front following a penalty kick that was calmly sent to the back of the net by Rob Coombes. The home side’s defence was dealt a major blow when Quay Celtic’s Robbie Gavigan and Oisin McGee of Ardee Celtic in action duringThursday night’s MDL Division.1 clash in Clancy Park influential centre back Watters picked up a knock and had to go off injured, having to be replaced by David Asare. Shortly aVer this reshuffle, Kentstown took full advantage to make it 3-1 before the interval with Coombes again on the scoresheet for his second and ensure it would be a long way back for Rock. The second half saw the home side control the game as they camped in the visitors half but the visitors defended in numbers until the 70th minute when the home side gave themselves hope after David Ward found the back of the net. Rock continued to place pressure on the visitors defence although a combination Ardee’s Paul Carrie and Robbie Gavigan of Quay Celtic Ardee Celtic’s Shaun O’Connor and Paddy Connor of Quay Celtic of sterling defending and good fortune earned the visitors a fine win. ROCK CELTIC: John Rog- MDL Division 1 ers, Paddy Reilly, Sean Wat-
SquarefalltodefeatinNavan ters (David Asare), Stefan McKeviT, Ed Maguire, Shane O’Callaghan, Mark McGeown, Chris Connolly, David Ward, Derek Delaney, Sami Osobe.
NAVAN TOWN 2 vered Jim and McLaughlin they were ’s side rewarded perse- the Square defenders end line stopped fell on deaf and ears Navan as Integral Fitness MDL SQUARE UNITED 1 after when Alan Dell Minogue Kirk had scored caused a panic beauty in proved took full to advantage be the winner to score . what Premier Division the Navan defence for the striker to With time almost up, Brian Corc- Team P W D L F A Pts Square United suffered a 2-1 defeat fire home through a crowd of bod- oran had strong claims for a penalty Boyne Harps 7 6 0 1 12 2 18 away to Navan Town as their recent ies. Before the half time whistle kick waved away as he made his way Woodview 8 5 1 2 21 14 16 unbeaten run came to an end. sounded, Kirk himself rattled the into the penalty area and so it was a Trim Celtic 8 5 0 3 17 17 15 The home opened the scoring woodwork with a thunderous 25 very disappointed mid-Louth side Navan Cosmos 7 4 2 1 23 14 14 in their first aXack in controversial yard effort. that made their way home. Duleek 7 3 1 3 10 10 10 fashion when their goalkeeper Paric Square continued to look for a SQUARE UNITED: Paric Malone, Rock Celtic 7 2 3 2 12 14 9 Malone was left injured and need- potential winner in the second half Darren Henry, Paudi Clarke, Mar- Bellurgan 7 2 2 3 12 11 8 ing treatment when he appeared to yet they were caught out as the tin Duffy, Ferghal Diamond, Andrew Kentstown 7 2 2 3 13 15 8 be fouled as he came for the ball but Meath men hit the front. Egan, Robbie Leavy, Brian Corcoran, Muirhevnamor Newfoundwell 6 7 2 1 1 1 4 4 10 11 19 16 4 7 much to the annoyance of the visi- The visitors’ appeals that the ball Dell Minogue (Eamonn Callan), Alan Boca Rovers 9 0 3 6 9 18 3 tors the goal was allowed to stand. appeared to go out of play over the Kirk, Kian Moran. Ardee’s Oisin McGee and Stefan Zlokapa of Quay Celtic. Football Come on you Lilywhites
Dundalk FC supporters came out in force for the title decider with Cork City last Friday night
Happy Dundalk fans on their way to Oriel Park for Friday night’s title decider Gavin Moran and Conor Moran on their way to Oriel Park Trevor Sullivan and Gary Moran Sean Kerr and Peter Kerr
Michelle McEneaney and Ciaran McConnon Dublin Lilywhites Daniel and Mark Kehoe Jason Kelly (second from right) and his gang on their way to the match
Bar men James Gardiner and Kevin Murphy in Tony and Margaret Curtis Conall McArdle and Gavin McGee Jimmy’s, Park Street Stefan, Ross and Sharon McKeviL Dundalk FC 2-0 Cork City
Pictures by Ciaran Culligan and Arthur Kinahan
A colourful group of Dundalk supporters looking forward to the match Conor Stevenson (L), Sean McGuinness and Alex McGuiness A group of young fans gets set to enjoy the action. Fans in full voice during the match Donal Lavery and James Haughey The celebrations in full swing for the Dundalk fans. Dundalk supporters toast the club’s title win in Jimmy’s Bar, Park Street Stephen and Hayden Mulholland Happy Dundalk supporters pictured on their way up Anne Street Dundalk fans savour the moment of their club’s success Ryan Doran and Rory McLaughlin GAA Digest
COOLEY KICKHAMS Monday They now November play St. Nicholas 3 at 7.45 on in
Darver. Well done on a great Jiving Lessons on Mondays team performance.
at 8:00pm in the Cooley Hall. Badminton continues very Lessons for Beginners and Ad- Monday and Thursday evevanced dancers. No partner nings in the Club. Beginners required. All welcome. Come welcome to participate at all along for a good night’s fun! ages. Children sessions eve-For more details, contact ry Monday from 7pm to 8pm. Declan on 087 7557163 Adult sessions every Monday
Little Dragons Kickbox- and Thursday evenings from ing age 4-6 every Tuesday and 8pm to 10pm. For further in-Thursday 5.45- 6.30pm formation contact Christy
Juniors Age 7-13 6.30 to Donnolly on 087 8223805.
7.30pm Entertainment continues
Senior Kickboxing/ Fitness every Saturday night in the 7.30- 8.30pm Club House Bar, all welcome
Our annual fireworks dis- to come up and join.
play will be held on Friday 31st
October Safety at is 7. a 00 priority pm. at this WESTERNS
event, with all spectators seated in the stand and the fire- Lono Jackpot €13,600. No winwork display on the opposite ner of Thursday night’s draw side of the field 23rd October. Numbers drawn
This is always a popular were: 02, 07, 09, 14. 5 people event with families from the Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire, Ardee Winners of the Corn Oriel at the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol recently.. were drawn at random who whole peninsula, and we wel- each receive €20!
come any members of our Please visit http://www. lainn neighbouring Gaels and clubs St Patricks Cuchu- Away, 5.00pm. 3,8,13,18. No winner. 4 x €25 CAMOGIE house on Saturday November Oct westernsgfc _Dec.php .ie for /2014 details _Lotto . Next _ who would like to anend. Halloween: Children’s Hal- winners; 1 at 9pm where the boxers will week’s draw will take place in
There is no entry fee, how- loween fancy dress on Sunday Gerard Martin c/o Stephen A Coaching the Tackle Work- find out who their opponent The Danny Boy on Thursday ever donations can be made at October 26 in our clubrooms Martin; A & B o Callaghan c/o shop will be held on Wednes- is. All welcome (free admis- 30th ctober @10:30pm with a the gate on the night to help was well anended. Prizes for Pat Rogers; Pat Toner c/o self; day November 5 in Mattock sion). Full bar and music on JACKPOT of €13,700. Thank cover the costs best costume and many more Seamus DeLoughry c/o MNS. Rangers GAA Hall, Collon, Co the night. you for your continued supsurprises were awarded on the Jackpot next week €4,600. Louth at 7pm - 9pm. port.
ST BRIDES night Social . Dancing: There will bers Mass and for friends deceased will mem take - underage Please pass and on adult to all team your ROCHE EMMETS ticket You (s can ) in buy advance your Lotto from
be social dancing ever Mon- place on Monday November 3 club coaches; also encourage O’Neill’s Menswear Ardee, The Lono: The Following numbers day in our clubrooms from in the clubrooms at 7.30. All in- at least 1 member from each RESULTS: U14 C Competition Station Ardee, Post Oÿce Arwere drawn on Monday 20th 9.00pm, vited to come along and enjoy management team to anend. Semi-Final: St Nicholas 7-4 Ro- dee, Brady’s Bar Edmonstown, October 2014 for the Jackpot Music by Brian McDer- a cup of tea aperwards. Coach Education: Coach- che Emmets 6-3 Danny Boy, Reaghstown & of €6,400. mott, admission €10 and re- Club AGM will take place ing the Tackle U18 C Competition Final: from any player or commit-The winning numbers freshments will be served. on Thursday November 24 in Date: Wednesday Novem- Roche Emmets 5-4 Na Piar- tee member.
were 07, 13, 21, 28. No winner. Bingo: Bingo will con- clubrooms. All members and ber 5. saigh 1-5 Westerns Girls
Match 3 numbers €100: Pat- tinue in our clubrooms this parents of underage players Venue: Mattock Rangers Junior 4B Playoff Semi- The Westerns have an u10 rica Hoey; Allan Ross Wednesday at 8.00pm, jack- are invited to anend. GAA Hall, Collon, Co Louth Final: Geraldines 1-12 Roche and u12 girls team and will
The lotto resumes next pot €4,600 in 48 numbers. All Congratulations to sen- Time: 7pm - 9pm Emmets 1-6 have an u14 team next year. Tuesday October 28 2014 with welcome. ior player Eamon Duffy and The aim of this session is to FIXTURES: U18 League New players always wela jackpot of €6,600. If you’re Action: It looks like it will his wife Joanne on the birth help coaches plan sessions for Semi-Final vs St Mochtas in come, Contact Catherine 086 not in you can’t win! be November before we play of their second child, Patrick ‘Coaching the Tackle’. The ses- Louth Village on Sunday 26 8123489.
Ticket (Priced €2 per line, our last game in the division last week. sion will be a practical session October at 2:00pm. Wild Goose Chase is back €5 for three lines) on sale from one league and at this stage Follow the club on our Fa- on what to coach children at OTHER: Nominations for 2014
Mac Namee’s Bar, Giovanni’s we would just like to get it over cebook page to keep up to date different age groups. Meeting to take place in Ro- Christmas is coming and Chipper, Brodigan’s Shop, with. We still have a chance with all news. This is a coach the coach- che Clubrooms on Tuesday 11 the Goose is gening FIT!
Cluskey’s Bar, any Commit- to make the top four of the es’ session, it will show club November at 8:30pm. Westerns GFC together www tee Member .stbridesgfc or play .com online at so league there if we is still win something our last game to , ST JOSEPH’S games coaches on specific what to activities coach chil / - bers Mass and relatives for deceased to take mem place - are with delighted Ardee Hospice to announce Homecare the
We wish to thank you for play for. dren in an indoor environ- in Roche Clubrooms on Thurs- 3rd annual Wild Goose Chase! your continued support. 50th: Congratulations to Joes Website Relaunch…. ment. We will also show how day November 13 7:30pm. This event which is becom-St. Anne’s Camogie Club who More New Videos added to modify these activities to Mr & Mrs Competition ing widely recognised as the O’CONNELL’S niversary are celebrating this year their . 50th an- ed is The the latest goals video from to the be 2010 add- participants make it easier . / harder for the rooms to take on place Saturday in Roche 22 Novem Club - - mas best will way take to get place fit for on Christ Satur- -
Clocks: O’Connell’s wall Minor Championship Win. Please confirm your at- ber. Tickets at €10 available day the 22nd November at O’Connell’s lono for Tuesday clocks available, ideal gip, one Check it and all the other new tendance by emailing me on from any comminee member. 1.30pm in the beautiful coun-October 21 2014. can be seen behind the bar in videos out on the link below: gerard@camogie.ie Annual General Meeting tryside around Reaghstown.
Numbers: 15, 20, 27 & 28. our clubhouse or contact big http://www.thejoesgfc. to take place in Roche Club- Located between Ardee and winner No jackpot receives winner 200 . 1 euro match . 3 tails Jim Connolly . for further de- com The /gallery Lotto _video numbers .php for ARDEE ST MARY’S 25 rooms at 8:00 on pm Tuesday . November main Carrickmacross Dublin to Derry just road off the .
N e x t w e e k s j ac k p ot Zumba-Fitness: Zumba fit- week 153 (October 19) were 3, All fixtures & results avail- Come and run, jog, walk or 19,400euro. ness classes in our clubrooms 7, 23 & 25 Youths disco in Ardee St. Mar- able from our website www. crawl in this family friendly
Bingo: Bingo will con- every Tuesday at 7.00pm and There was no winner of the ys GFC clubhouse on Fri day rocheemmets.ie and facebook fun event with a choice of eitinue in our clubrooms this again at 8.00pm with Heather €15,600 Jackpot which now October 31 at 7.30pm. Fancy page www.facebook.com/ro- ther a 10k or 5k routes. All lev-Wednesday October 29 at Gorden 087-9835279. moves to €15,800 Dress optional cheemmets. els of entrants are welcome, 8.00pm, jackpot €4,700 in 48 Slimming World: Slim- €200 was split between: Ardee St. Marys GFC are whether it’s your 1st or your numbers Fixtures . All welcome : Under . 14 C clubrooms ming World every will be Monday in our Aine 1. Patsy Neary Mc . Enterqgart c/o ing holding Event a White on the Collar November Box- O’RAGHALLAIGH’S 50th Costs ! : 10K - €20 / 5K - €15 Competition S/F, Thurs- from 7.00pm with consultant 2. Dearbhla Mc Gailey c/o 8 in Ardee Parish Centre. Under 16’s - €5
day 23/10/14, Glen Emmets, Kayleigh 087-0615775. Centra Dromiskin. Commencing at 8pm. This The O’Raghallaigh’s GFC Visit our website for more Monasterboice, 6.30pm: Un- 3. Ronan & Sinead Coyne promises to be a great nights would like to congratulate information:
day der 25 16 / C 10 Competition /14, O’Raghallaighs , Satur- , DOWDALLSHILL c/o 4 Pat . Declan Coyne. O Sullivan c/o at entertainment €20. , tickets for sale ers our who U16 beat players the and O’Connell manag ’s - , ie/Wild http: _ / Goose /www _ .westernsgfc Chase_2014. . Gaelic Grounds, 5.00pm: Un- Club Bar. There is a launch night for Stabannon and Mitchell’s php
der 18 Division 2a S/F, Monday Club lotto October 21: Jack- Ardee St. Marys GFC Boxing amalgamation 3-12 to 2-3 to …and book your space on 27/10/14, Cooley Kickhams, pot €4,500. Numbers drawn Event in Ardee St. Marys Club- reach the C Competition final. Run Ireland: GAA Results/Fixtures/Digest
DIVISION 1 year this is having Andy just ’s breakthrough nailed down
a permanent position at left THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, half back for Louth in 2014. A Venue: Páirc Emmití, (Round: dedicated hurler, this award Round 10), Kilkerley Emmets was won, not just on the play-2-6 Sean O Mahonys 1-11 ing field but in the gym and in
the kitchen, a fine example of DIVISION 3 SHIELD tion the commitment set by the very and best dedica inter -
county players throughout the SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, country. Pearse Óg have a fine Venue: Páirc Chaoimhín Nao- tradition of All Stars and Andy fa, (Round: Final), Sean Mc- joins Brian Hassei and Shane Dermois 4-14 John Mitchels Callan (bout 10 awards) on the 0-7 illustrious list
DIVISION 4B ARDEE ST MARY’S
PLAYOFFS All Weather Pitch, Ardee St.
Marys GFC offers a multi- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, ple state-of-the-art astro-Venue: Geraldines, (Round: turf, floodlit, and partitioned Final), Geraldines 3-8 Naomh pitches, available to everyone Fionnbarra 1-10 to rent by the hour.
These superb football U14 ‘C’ our pitches fantastic are clubhouse supported with by CHAMPIONSHIP Tallanstown National School, Sciath Mhic Raoise winners at the Allianz Cumann Na mBunscol competition recently. stantial changing car facilities park. , and Our a state subof the art pitch facilities are THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, made from synthetic grass Venue: Pairc Naomh Mair- and are completely covered O tin ’Connells , (Round /Stabannon : C comp s Par /f ) - , Emmets S/F3A), St 2 Mochtas -6 4-19 Roche U16 DIVISION 4 in ber taking 21, any up person a position interested in the CLAN NA GAEL more over with chasing nets after so there footballs is no nells/John Mitchels 1-2 Glen Venue: Páirc Uí Mhuirí, Dun- committee for 2015 is asked that go astray!
Emmets 7-8 leer, (Round: S/f3B), Naomh SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 to make themselves known. Well done to all Clan na Gael Our outdoor pitches are Venue: Pairc Naomh Mair- Fionnbarra/Lannleire W/O Semi Final The committee badly needs ladies who were involved with the best quality pitches betin, (Round: C comp S/F), Dreadnots/O’Raghallaighs - St Nicholas v Glen Emmets new young blood to join either Louth teams in 2014, and what cause their unique synthetic O’Connells/Stabannon Par- Venue: Páirc Naomh Bríd, Time: 2 00 PM (E.T. Available) male or female for the club to a successful year it was! grass design is guaranteed to nells/John Mitchels 1-2 Glen Dowdallshill, (Round: S/F 3 B), , Venue: Jimmy Pentony Park continue to progress. Please At senior level we had Sine- give you an absolutely even Emmets 7-2 Sean O’Mahonys/Dowdallshill Referee: Liam O’Neill consider this before saying no ad O’Hagan who made the bounce time aler time.
W/O Glen Emmets - all new members will be wel- breakthrough this year and No maier what age you are, U16 ‘C’ Semi SATURDAY Final NOVEMBER 1 for come everyone . There is on also Tuesday a club mass No- ture has de ahead finitely of her got . a bright fu- perience you will have - everything an enjoyable from ex- CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES O C ’ uc Raghallaigh hu l a i n ’s n G ae l s v vember 25 in the clubrooms. represented At minor level by Chloe the club Waiers was events football or leagues kids birthday to company par- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, AIB LEINSTER , Time Venue : 2 : 00 Páirc PM Naomh (E.T. Available Lorcan ) NAOMH this and team Stacey won Mc the Cartney Leinster and Div the ties most is centred from on your you football geiing . ( Venue Round: : C Gaelic -Competition Grounds Semi , CLUB IFC 2014 Referee: TBC FIONNBARRA were 2 title to . The suff two er horrendous girls however in- playing So grab football some friends at a level and and get O Final ’Connells ), O’Raghallaighs /Stabannon Par 3-12 - SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 U18 Saturday November 1 - A social seasons juries which . We very curtailed much their hope you a place , For that more ’s just info, right ring 041 for nells/John Mitchels 2-3 Sean Quarter O’ Final Mahonys v Castle- CHAMPIONSHIP fantastic event to end year what on and has off been the a successful that the girls rehabillitation will have a very and 7728101 6858691 . or call Brian on 087 U16 Time knock : 2 30 PM (E.T. Available) , MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, disco pitch in in Togher The Grove . Fancy - Hallow Dress - experiences come back stronger . for their
CHAMPIONSHIP Referee Venue: Clan : Noel na Mc Gael Kenna , Dundalk ( Ve Round nue: : Da B-Championship r ve r P i tc h 2 , tumes een Weekend about so . Admission plenty of cos is - seen The ever Louth improving under 12 Eryn team STABANNON
Final), St Marys V St Kevins/ only €10 so get a gang togeth- Traynor Niasha Mackin Erin PARNELLS
Venue MONDAY : Darver , OCTOBER Pitch 20 3, , (Round: AIB LEINSTER lin Glyde Halligan Rangers 20:00, Ref: Co- Cup er and will come be on along display . The . Nixon all Gray line and out Aoibheann for the reds Browne . This Club Loio Result October 22. dalk B-Championship Gaels 2-15 St Marys Final), 2 Dun -5 - CLUB JFC 2014 blitz team . The won foundations the Leinster for Div this 2 No Numbers match 4 drawn winner 4 . , 9 7 match , 17, 24 3 .
DUNDALK GAELS ST PATRICK’S win was laid by Paula Harrison each receive €25. Cara+Aoife U16 DIVISION 4 Replay SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 Loio for Tuesday October 21. St Patrick’s Gfc youth club agement who was involved of this team in the . man- Mackin Lynch Charleville Bolies, Padraig , Gerard Lynch
Oliver Plunketts V Craobh Numbers drawn 2,3,16,27. No returns tomorrow Friday Finally pride of place goes Stabannon, Willy Farrelly Riv- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, Chiarain GAA CLUB jackpot winner . one match 3 7.30pm to 9pm . to the Louth U14 team. Un- erstown, Gerry Kerley Man-Venue: Jimmy Pentony Park, Time: 2 00 PM (E.T. Availa- Tom Keenan c/o Heinz. Next All primary school chil- der the guidance of our own fieldstown, Maura Levins (Round: Round 10), St Nicho- ble) , Venue: Gaelic Grounds, week’s jackpot will be 7900 dren are invited to attend Chris Doyle this team was nar- Clogherhead, Seamus Daly. las 5-4 Cuchulainn Gaels 3-7 Drogheda euro. every Friday. €2 per night . rowly defeated in the Div 2 All Crew B Syndicate Tara Mines,
Referee: TBC The senior team have still Registration is €5. This a fun Ireland Final and U14 All Ire- Noelle Hoey Clogherhead, Sea- U18 DIVISION 2 league one more against match Naomh to play in Mar the - and and is games fully supervised night for all kids gether land Blitz with . Keadie the fantastic Gartland Ciara to- € mus 10000 Daly. Next weeks Jackpot
LEINSTER CLUB tins, as yet no confirmed date A Meeting on Drug Aware- Woods and Lee Lawlor were all Just over 3 weeks lel until Venue SUNDAY : P , OCTOBER áirc Naomh 26, Feichin, SPECIAL JHC 2014 ing has like been it will fixed be but around it is mid look – - Wednesday ness will take night place in tomorrow Mullagh- part of this magnificent team er Stabannon night on 125 November Gala Fundrais 8. Find - W (Round /O Clan : S Na /F Gael 2b), St - Fechins SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 drawn November out season at this at stage this a stage long . commencing buoy Communiuty at 8pm Centre . The PEARSE OG details Delighted on poster to . announce
Quarter Final Congratulations to our un- meeting will discuss means of “The Seducers” will be pro- U18 DIVISION 3 Time St Patrick : 2 30 ’s PM v Pearse (E.T. Available Og ) beat der 16 St team . Mary and ’s in mentors their cham who - Drug identifying Abuse and . There dealing will with be a Andy Congratulations Mc Crave who to Pearse has won Óg’ a s on viding the night music . Buy entertainment your tickets
, Venue: Stamullen pionship final last week. number of relevant speakers 2014 Rackard All Star. by 31st October & be included SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, Referee: Danny Harrington The AGM is scheduled to on the night. This is an impressive in a draw to win a weekend for Venue: Páirc Mochta, (Round: take place on Friday Novem- achievement considering 2 at Lough Rynn Castle.
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OLIVER PLUNKETTS 1<10
CRAOBH CHIARAN 1<10
Louth Junior champions Oliver Plunketts played out an enthralling draw in their first round Leinster junior club championship clash with Dublin side Craobh Chiarain on Sunday aeernoon. Louth and Knockbridge hurler
The match went all the David keDle way to extra time, but the sides still could not be sep- Louth hurling star David arated. Played in Parnell Kettle was part of the Ire-Park in Clontarf, the home land Shinty panel that beat
Crawleydoesitagain side eased into a four point Stephen Kilcoyne of Sea n O’Mahony’s in action earlier this year against Naomh Malachi Scotland at the weekend to lead at the break, however win the overall series by 38-a more spirited Droghe- 31. da side emerged from the Goals in either half dressingroom aeer the in- from Westmeath’s Eoin terval and tore into Craobh Price propelled Ireland to a Chiarain with Cian Mat- 16-point victory over Scotthews leading the charge land in the second hurling/ from the front. shinty test at Newry.
Both teams had chanc- Michael Walsh’s chargas es to the win conditions it in normal tested time SEAN O’MAHONY’S 1<11 goal when of he the claimed night to his edge second them pressed The Dundalk for O’Mahony side were ’s. the Keith nan Byrne McLaughlin , Michael (0-1 Clarke ), John , nine es trailed points the going visitors into the by match the players went , however the distance the KILKERLEY EMMETS 2<6 ly into up a . But lead Crawley with time , once practical again - , led becer by four side points in the fi at rst the half break and . Brennan O’Brien, Alan , Liam Wacers Dullaghan , Shane , wrong clash aeer side fi of nishing the 3-14 on to the 2-8 all and over they again will have on Saturday to do it A late late Conor Crawley goal hit Six a vital players goal. shared the second However half a more display encouraging from the Mulligan Conor Finnegan (0-1), Barry (0-4) Mackin , Garry Saturday scoreline . in Inverness last at the Gaelic Grounds. handed this league victory to O’Mahony’s scores on the home side saw Kilkerley edge (0-3), Stephen Fisher (0-1), IRELAND: E Reilly (Laois), D
OLIVER PLUNKETTS: Colm Sean O’Mahony’s againsts Kil- night, but Shane Lennon was their way back in, and with Conor Martin. Subs: Conor McInerney (Clare, 0-2), D English McTaggert Duffy; Cillian , Mickey Matthews McDonald , Davey , kerley last Thursday night. man Kilkerley and maybe Emmets that lone tells hit a most Lennon landed on top a much form, needed they al- gan Crawley Stephen (1-0 Kilkcoyne ) for G Mulli for B - M (Carlow Whelan ), N (Laois McAuley ), L McLoughlin (Antrim), Frank Daly, Sean Brassil, Garry It was deep into injury time story in itself. victory. Mackin. (Cork, 0-1), D O’Connell (Kerry), J Keogh, Robbie Brodigan (0-1), at the end of an entertaining On a diÿcult night to play However Leinster title KILKERLEY EMMETS: Egan (Kerry), M Burke (Meath), P Connor Early (0-1), Brian Fitzpat- clash when O’Mahony’s sub football, given the poor condi- chasing Sean O’Mahony’s con- Cillian Quigley; M McGeown, Divilly (Kildare), P Maher (Tipperric (0-1), Frank Taaffe (0-2), Ste- Crawley got on the end of a tions, both sides made a val- tinue their great form and now Niall Mulholland, Fintan ary), E Price (Westmeath, 2-5), C ven Keeley, Dean Carolan (1-0), long ball and blasted the ball iant acempt to move the ball have a clash with Dublin side Clarke, Barra McCarthy, Ro- Lehane (Cork, 0-7), S Nolan (Ker-Adam Brodigan (0-2), Cian Mat- beyond Cillian Quigley in the around and play football. Castleknock to look forward nan Lennon, Sean McElroy, ry). Subs: P Dermody (Kildare), C thew (0-3). Subs: John Marroney Emmets net. Conor Finnegan was once to this weekend in the provi- Kieran Quigley, Cathal Bellew, McCann (Antrim, 0-1), J McCuskfor Frank Taaffe; Kenny Hurley for Shane Lennon looked again in top shooting form, nicial competition. Donal McElroy, James Fegan, er (Down, 0-2), B Murphy (Kerry), Connor Early; Frank Taaffe for Ste- to have won it for Kilkerley sending over four points, SEAN O’MAHONY’S: Ben- Ciaran Bellew, Cormac Bellew, D Kettle (Louth). ven Keeley. though just minutes earlier while Barry Mackin also im- ny Traynor, Pat O’Brien, Ro- Shane Lennon (2-6), R Hand.
GAA Division Three Shield Final
Evergreen McGahon shines as McDermo>s take shield
SEAN MCDERMOTTS 4<14 only the Ballybailie score of the lads first got half their . chance At half . time the score was Duffy neaney , David , Ian Corbally O’Neill, , Brendan Emmett JOHN MITCHELS 0<7 evergreen The Sean Brendan ’s started McGahon with the Mitchels Sean mcDermotts 0-1. 2-9, John hon McGahon , (2-2) , Peter (1-1) Kevin Osborne McMa , (1 - -
in the middle of the field and With the wind in their 1) Aaron Myles, (0-2) Cormac Sean McDermott’s ended he put in a mighty shie in what backs the Mitchels did put Walsh, TJ Duffy, Kevin Carroll, their season on a high with a he says was his last match for in a much becer effort in the (0-3) Lorcan Ludden, (0-5). Subs: fine victory over John Mitch- the club. second half, but the Sean’s de- Eoin Lynch, Alan O’Neill. ell’s in this entertaining match He posed all sorts of prob- fense, with Ciaran McMahon JOHN MITCHELS: Brendan played at Philipstown on Sun- lems for the Mitchels rear- in commanding form, easily McMahon; Aaron Kane, Mark day. guard and was rewarded with dealt with the expected high Rooney, Anto Coyle; Mitchell
Playing with the aid of a a neat goal just coming up to ball restricting the Mitchels Keenan, Rory Durnin, Ryan strong breeze, it was the Sean’s the break. to just six points. Carroll, Alan Mackin, Robbie who had much the becer start This was quickly followed While at the other end the Coyle (0-2); Kevin Gallagher (0- with a fine long range point by a scorcher of a goal from Pe- Sean’s added a further 2-5 to 3), Aaron Keeley, Brian Coyle; from Kevin McMahon gecing ter Osborne, who gathered the their first half tally to leave the Phil Smith (0-1), Stephen Coyle the scoring underway. ball around the middle of the final score Sean McDermoc’s (0-1), Jason Mackin. Subs: Gary
This was quickly followed field and made his way to the 4-14 John Mitchels 0-7. Aylward for A Keeley; Sam Bing- by an equally impressive Aar- forty yard line before unleash- SEAN MCDERMOTTS; ham for J Mackin; Bob Durnin on Myles point and two Lorcan ing a rocket of a shot which David Brennan, Danny Reilly, for R Carroll; Aaron Knowles for Ludden pointed frees before gave the Mitchels keeper no Ciaran McMahon, Mark McE- B Coyle. Sean McMahon of Sean McDermoDs in action in the championship this year
GAA ALLIANZ CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL
County’sschoolsba0leitout GAA Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Lu Finals Day
The first Autumn finals day of The girls from Ardee had tast- the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol years ed defeat ago but in the were same determind final two to Lú competitions in County Louth hold onto their reign. The girls took place in glorious weather from Ardee dominated pro- conditions in Pairc an Chuinnigh ceedings and built up a 5 point in Knockbridge on Saturday lead going into the break. The October 18. with second St. half Marys was replying a tighter with affair a Five finals were played out with goal and two further points but boys and girls from represent- Ardee ba[led on and scored two ing schools from all over the goals ensuring that Corn Oriel county taking part. would return to Scoil Mhuire na
In the final of the Corn Trocaire Ardee for another year. Chólaiste Bhríde, the girls Final score 3-3 to 1-5 from two Cooley schools bat- Sciath Uí Dhuinneachdha tled it out, as last year’s cham- saw the very welcome return pions, Monksland N.S. faced of Walshestown NS to our fi-Scoil Naomh Bríd, Ardaghy. nals. They were taking on the Monksland raced into an early might of the men from Carlingfirst half lead showing great skill ford NS, strong winners in the in scoring an impressive three June finals. goals and four points. . They lead A thrilling first half display at the break 3-4 to 0-0. The sec- from both sides saw four goals ond half saw a determined Ar- and four points being scored, daghy side refusing to lie down with the Peninsula team go- Above: Monksland NS, Corn Cholaiste Bhríde winners. Below: Carlingford NS, Sciath Uí Dhuinneachdha winners. scoring a goal, but in the end, ing into the second half with a Monksland’s strength and ex- scoreline of 3-3 to 1-3. Walshes- a tight finale. Tallanstown ralperience shone through as they town rallied in the second half lied and sent four points over ran out 4-6 to 1-0 victors. showing great determination the bar and one in the back of
The girls of Kilkerley N.S. and skill sending another three the net over the course of the and Tullydonnell N.S. played points over the bar and one in second half. out the final of the Corn Setanta. the back of the net. The Knockbridge side Like the Corn Chólaiste Bhríde, Carlingford furthered their added a goal and two points to the reigning champions were tally with another goal and four their tally but as the final whisdefending their crown, but Tull- points leaving them victorious tle blew Tallanstown had just donnell found it tough going in as the final whistle blew. A great done enough to edge out the the first half as Kilkerley scored display from both sides in what home team with final score of five points. was described as an enthralling 2-4 to 2-3. A hard defeat for the
But, just before half-time, final. Final score was 4-7 to 2-6. boys from Knockbridge, but Tullydonnell found the back of The last final of the day saw both teams should be proud of the net to put them on the score- old rivals Knockbridge NS and the skills and determination board. Going into the break, Tallanstown NS ba[ling it out they displayed during this fanthe reigning champs had a two to win Sciath Mhic Raoise. It was tastic final. point lead in this exciting final. true to be said that we saved the Cumann na mBunscol Lú Despite Tullydonnell’s best ef- best for last as nothing could wish to thank St. Brides GFC forts, in the second half scoring seperate these teams in what for the use of their facilities, a further goal and a point, Kilk- was truly a nailbiting final. A and the referees, parents and erley powered through with a first half goal by Knockbridge supporters who came out on flurry of goals making sure that was quickly replied by the Tal- the day to cheer on their teams. the cup would remain in their lanstown side. Well done to all. The Autumn fitrophy cabinet. Final score was Both teams fought hard and nals continue on November 8. 3-9 to 2-1. a further point by Knockbridge
The final girls’ final of the day ensured they had the lead going was between St. Marys Droghe- into the second half. Tensions da and Scoil Mhuire na Trócaire, were high as the boys took to Ardee in the Corn Oriel final. the field in what promised to be
Ardee captain Caithlin Carroll receiving Corn Oriel from vice chairperson Tallanstown captains receiving the Sciath Mhic Raoise Carlingford ‘s Conor McAvinney receiving the Sciath Ui Dhuinneachdha John Weir GAA AIB LEINSTER INTERMEDIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW GAA AIB LEINSTER INTERMEDIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW
GAA Sean O’Mahony’s v Castleknock (D) - Sunday, 2.30pm - Clan Na Gael Park GAA Leinster Club Preview
Nixontoreturnin ManagementteamkeytoO’Mahony’ssuccess will come up with that side for a team that has yo-yoed in of the game as they have done the past. all year and they will work out “It would be painful to go
timeforbigclash BATTLEWITHDUBS the best way to deal with them. through your playing days How to get at them and if cer- without getting that reward tain players need special at- for all the hard training and tention. For us as players we effort put in. Now that’s done just need to focus on our own it’s all about competing at Sengame and get our own prepa- ior,” the O’Mahony’s man adds ration done.” sagely. Dullaghan has been a key “We don’t want to be fightplayer this year - hi^ing points ing relegation battles every D$&') L*#(%
UPNEXTFORSEANS at crucial moments and bar- year as in the past, we feel we David@dundalkdemocrat.ie relling through the opposi- are well able for Senior Cham- @DavidLynch28 tion from deep in his own pionship football and we want defence. Like a lot of the pan- to give it a good go and give a The Castknock GAA panel Katonah, in upstate New York, el his own personal good form good account of ourselves.” is a picturesque white picket- has coincided with the Sean Before the interview fin- fence community with a tan- O’Mahony’s renaissance. The ishes up we come back around gible homespun quality that secret? to the pride Dullaghan feels perfectly encapsulates all “Hard work in training,” in being part of this club. The things wholesome about Amer- adds the defence forces mem- kinship and community has ica - sure wasn’t Martha Stewart ber. “It’s a cliché, but I always gotten the Point Road club born there. look to give my best in train- through the less successful pe- It’s not quite a million miles D David $&@ ') dundalkdemocrat L*#(% .ie Championship quarter final celebrate a successful season first so we are just taking it one suits our team. Cathal is quite ing and I think it shows when riods of recent years and the from Clan Na Gael Park, but it’s @DavidLynch28 with Castleknock of Dublin. for a week or two longer - any game at a time now.” meticulous when planning you are on the pitch. My best current success is, deserved- close. “It’s great to see him enjoying real progress a mere distrac- The addition of O’Rourke how to beat a team and covers a^ribute is probably fitness so ly ,being enjoyed by everyone T h a t ’ s w e r e S e a n Liam Dullaghan was reared himself and hopefully my two- tion. to the management set-up this all angles.” I try to run as much as I can, be within the c lub. O’Mahony’s midfielder Peter less than a stone’s throw from my year footsteps -old son will .” soon follow in Sean That O’ ’ Mahony s not the ’s case this year with . a year revelation has been . Alongside nothing short man of - knock With will that present in mind numerous , Castle- ers it tracking or ge^ing back forward , hassling to add play a - was “I a ’m kid playing and have here some since great I visit Nixon his is at aunt present was planned . A holiday and to the Sean O’Mahony’s field on Not to put any pressure on There’s the unmistakeable ager Brendan Nordon now, challenges for O’Mahony’s. few scores. memories along the way. booked a while back. Peter Nixon in action against Young Irelands in the championship the Point Road. the younger Dullaghan, but af- whiff of a club and team want- it seems that O’Rourke is the The Dublin champions were “Brendan (Nordon) has got There’s great banter and slag- And in fairness, at the time, Every morning he’d pass the ter this year, they’re going to ing more. Dullaghan agrees missing piece of the puzzle for first founded in the same year us focused before matches, ging in the team and that’s all it seemed the perfect moment pitch on his way to school. be big footsteps to thread in. wholeheartedly. a club that has threatened over that O’Mahony’s last won the giving instructions and tell- part and parcel of it. for it - a long season would be sonally for me and I can put it outtheyear.BrendanandCathal Then, later on, to his place of Picking up the Seamus “You have to believe in the years, but never achieved. Intermediate Championship ing us to enjoy it also. I think “You’ll always look af- just ÿnished and it would be a down to a lot really,” he begins. “I reallyhavegiventheteamshape work just up the road in Aik- Flood trophy just over two yourselves that you can go “Cathal O’Rourke has - 1998. They may be youthful, our whole team performance ter each other on and off the nice way to unwind and reYect. worked really hard on my ÿtness and tactical awareness which en’s Barracks. It’s been a part weeks ago was a sixteen year out and beat teams from other been brilliant,” nods the but the club has proven its has improved so much and is field. When you’re young you Except the season isn’t over and nutrition in the off season, has stood to us. So everything of his life for a generation now. dream fulfilled for all involved counties,” offers Dullaghan di- O’Mahony’s defender. “He has pedigree in recent years with a now more consistent.” don’t realise the hard work the for Sean O’Mahony’s; and Nixon really concentrating on a ham- really has fallen into place at the It’s been a part of his family for with the Point Road club. It rectly. “The O’Connell’s made made a huge difference this Leinster Junior Club Champi- While a run in Leinster is clubmen put in to running the will be on his way back across string issue that has been lin- right time of the year.” even longer. And, by the looks could have been the feather the final in 2012 and the Ger- year. He and Brendan work onship title just two years ago. an immediate priority, Dulla- club so it’s great to repay them the Atlantic just in time for Sun- gering over me for ÿve years so There’s no doubt in Nixon’s of it, it’ll be a big part of the in the cap of a wonderful sea- aldines won it last year, so why very well together. They have Nordon and O’Rourke ghan, at 30, has been around with a championship and see- day’s clash with Castleknock getting it sorted was huge. mind that a Leinster title isn’t Dullaghan future too. son, and that might have been not. Back in the summer our instilled in us a belief that on haven’t revealed much of their the block enough times to ing the community come to- in the Clans - it ain’t over till it’s “Also I swapped positions just a pipedream. It’s a very real “My nephew plays with that for 2014. coach Cathal (O’Rourke) said our day we can beat any any- scouting work to the panel just know that next year Senior gether as it has done.” over, says you. into midÿeld were I have been possibility. Once which would the U10’s,” begins a relaxed A provincial challenge can he believed there was a county one. Training has been great, yet according to Dullaghan. county Championship foot- Now on to Sunday and a Nixon, a standout in a team getting on the ball more. That create legends for the ages on Dullaghan, speaking ahead sometimes be seen more as a championship in us and a Len- a lot of ball work, tactics and But they will. ball is vital for the club - and Leinster quarter final - heady full of them this year, laughs at and the coaching I have been the Point Road. But it’s not just of Sunday’s Leinster Club victory lap and an excuse to ister too. We already have the working on a game plan that “Our management team staying at that level is essential days for all. Conor Crawley’s goals have been a vital part of O’Mahony’s success the situation he ÿnds himself in getting both at the club and al- daydream fantasy talk from Nixwhen speaking from across the so at home from my dad has all on - there is a very recent precpond late last week: “I’m home gelled together this year for me edent for their belief. on October 30. So I’ll be watch- so I have really enjoyed my foot- “I think, after what the Gering what I’m eating and maybe ball this year.” ildines achieved last year, it getting a run in to keep the body The kernel for this year’s has shown that it is possible for right.” success lies at the tailend of Louth clubs to go on and win a The championship this year the 2013 season, according to Leinster Club Championship. ÿnally saw the O’Mahony’s mid- Nixon. There is a great feeling in the ÿelder reach the kind of levels “Well there was a lot of club and community right now he knew he was capable of. It’s growthandencouragementtak- and it is felt in the dressingroom. been a frustrating few years for enfromlastseasonwhen weÿn- Also the management and the 24-year-old on the injury ished third in the senior league coaching that we had this year front. He feels this is his time and I feel that that started us has instilled belief in the squad. at long last. His performances off on the right note this year,” “So yes we feel its deÿnitely to date would tend to back that reveals the 24-year-old. “Also achievable.” suggestion up. managementandcoachingcon-“Yes its been a good year per- tinued to get stronger through-
GAA Castleknock
A new club with big dreams for the future
Although Castleknock GAA pitch, an all-weather facility Club was founded as recent- and a hurling wall. The club ly as 1998, the club is already is currently raising funds to one of the bi]gest in the capi- build their own clubhouse. tal, catering for 1,500 mem- The last few years have bers in the Carpenterstown been marked by incredible and Castleknock areas of growth and progress both on Dublin 15. and off the field. Castleknock are based With Dublin star Ciarán at the splendid Somerton Kilkenny playing a key role, Ciaran Kilkenny in action for Grounds which straddles the Castleknock won the Féile na Castleknock Liffey Valley, with the Wick- nGael Division 1 title in 2007 low Mountains providing a and made the final of the Castleknock earned their stunning backdrop to the AIB All Ireland Junior Club place in the provincial com-23-acre site. They have two Championship in February petition this year by beating Sean O’Mahony’s star Liam Dullaghan going toe-to-toe with Peter Brennan of St Joseph’s in this year’s Intermediate Championship Shane Brennan of Sean O’Mahony’s on the run against Geraldines senior pitches, a juvenile of this year. Fingallians by five points. GAA :: AIB LEINSTER CLUB SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
After a diÿcult few weeks Lordship side St Patrick’s started their Leinster club championship campaign on Sunday down in Tullamore against the Offaly champions
STPAT’SRUNOUTOF REEL’S SIDE FOUGHT HARD NEAR THE END, BUT IT WASN’T ENOUGH
‘RHODE’ AS LEINSTER TILT ENDS IN OFFALY
side up for a tilt at the pro- posts from over 50 metres a simple free a[er just three tic minutes. But an elusive goal, Sean Cumiskey for P Mallon. RHODE (OY) 2>9 vinical crown. Having won out. His first arrived after minutes. or even two goals, were beyond RHODE: Ken Garry; Jake Kavan- ST PATRICK’S 0>10 ty everything ’s own backyard in the Wee in the Coun past - out five Paddy minutes Keenan and cancelled ’s opener. nous It was for St starting Patrick to ’s look . Rhode omi- , fi Pat rst ’s. hurdle The end . of Leinster at the Ciaran agh, Eoin Heavey Rigney , , Garth James McNamee McPadden , ;
three years, a Leinster title Then Danny O’Connor and sensing they had their op- But it’s only football. Eoin Byrne; Alan McNamee, Conor Reporting D$&') L* from #(O % ’Connor Park, Tullamore remained illusive. Keenan once again had the ponents firmly on the ropes, ST PATRICK’S: Sean Connor; Des- McNamee (1-0); Niall Darby (0-2, David@dundalkdemocrat.ie They were never going Louth men ahead by two pushed at them. They made sie Finnegan, Darren O’Hanlon, Kevin 1f), Pauric Sullivan, Darren Garry;
to be anybodies favourites points. They seemed to be a mockery of the notion that Toner; Ray Finnegan, Colin Goss, Paul McPadden, Anton Sullivan It was a return to provin- the though know . Bookies looked and to the those Dub in - and dealing moving with the difficult ball with wind in- factor the wind as they might held be a the decisive Lord- 5 Owen , 1f), Paudie Zamboglou Mallon ; Paddy ; Eoin Keenan O’Connor (0- Subs (1-1) : , Glenn Niall O McNamee ’Connell for (0 D -6 Garry , 5f) , . cial maAers after a year’s lin and Kildare sides more telligence too. ship men in check. (0-1), Karl White (0-3, 2f), Evan White; Stephen Hannon for N Darby, Ruairi absence and a return to the than the Wee County for an But as if to torpedo that Even when Paddy Keen- Aidan McCann, Danny O’Connor (0- McNamee for P McPadden, Shane scene of their last Leinster overall winner. Not that that thought almost immediately, an did get a shot or two off at 1), Daragh Lafferty. Subs: Eoghan Laf- Sullivan for G McNamee. success too on Sunday. and stopped scheming Reel from for it preparing . Rhode a mix up their at the opening back goal handed and even the posts his , range he found and it the beyond ball Goss ferty for , Ross E White Murphy , Eamonn for D Breen O’Hanlon for C , (Longford REFEREE ). : Patrick Maguire But a lot has changed for St But, as he stood outside McNamee and Anton Sullivan was scampered away. Patrick’s in a short space of chaZing a[erwards you felt raced in on the beleaguered Knowing the game was time. that, in the end, what has Sean Connor in the Pat’s goal slipping beyond their clutch-Sunday’s result, no maZer come to pass was ultimate- and it was Sullivan who ap- es, Reel’s side managed to fiwhat it might have been, was ly out of his hands, and not plied the finishing touch. nally come good soon enough always going to be thrown in- meant to be. Whether the Sil- Thereafter the Offaly though. But it seemed that to sharp relief by the events of verbridge man remains on at champions pushed on. Ni- there was something wrong the past month. the helm in Lordship is still all Darby hit a free just three even then. Aidan McCann
St Patrick’s, tragically open for debate. minutes after the goal and latched on to a lovely ball over missing one of their number, Just over four weeks ago they were two points to the the top from Daragh Laffermustered themselves for a it was a dead cert that he’d be good. Keenan replied to end ty, but his shot was brilliantly shot at a Leinster Club Cham- heading off into the sunset for that purple patch, but it was saved by Rhode keeper Ken pionship. Yet, with the excep- another challenge elsewhere. merely an unwelcome inter- Garry - the first of several imtion of the last ten minutes, But it’s not so crystal clear ruption as Rhode, once more, portant interventions from when they threw everything now. A Cardinal O’Donnell stepped it up and fired over the netminder. at the Offaly side and hit eve- Cup is still there for the tak- three unanswered points; the A goal mouth scramble afrything bar the back of the ing. It’s no consolation for an- best coming from that man ter a well placed Keenan free net, Fergal Reel’s side never ything that has happened of McNamee, with a wonderful into the square came to nothreally got to grips with the late, but it’s a distraction. And over the shoulder effort from ing with twenty minutes le[ match, the conditions or the next year is also there too. tight on the le[. and still, Rhode managed to Rhode tactics. B ac k to Su n d ay a n d Struggling and getting get a point on the board.
It’s a defeat; but it is just Rhode, for their part, hit the no respite from the breeze, With five the difference football. When all is said and front early and never really St Patrick’s were unable to and ten minutes left, the done, tomorrow brings with looked back. County man Ni- counter the Rhode threat. game still just about had a it another day for these play- all McNamee, a veteran at this Eoin O’Connor did point with pulse from a Pat’s perspecers. A few might be calling stage, was the axel around two minutes to go to the small tive, but then Conor Mctime on their long illustrious which the side spun. He whistle. But, again, McNamee Namee raised a second Rhode club careers when the curtain dropped deep time and again reinstated the home side’s green flag and the reality was finally comes down on 2014, in the first half to dig out the four point lead into the break. starting to dawn. but they’ll know not to feel too ball and lo[ over frees from The hope that a stirring In fairness, the Louth sore over this one. distance. half time talk and a breeze champions did go down with
It’s just football. The strong breeze to Mc- to their backs would reignite all guns blazing. The post, the
Fergal Reel made little Namee’s back afforded him the Pat’s challenge was quick- crossbar and keeper Garry secret of his desire to set his the opportunity to split the ly banished when Darby hit were all hit in the final fran- Paddy Keenan looking for options against Rhode on Sunday in Tullamore David Lynch talks to Fergal Reel
Reel applauds his
gallant troops after
Tullamore defeat
There have been far darker ended well, but the middle days of late. And Fergal Reel section was their undoing. knows that beIer than many Reel knows his team are betothers. On Sunday he picked ter than what they showed. his way out of the St Patrick’s “I think we prepared very dressingroom and presented well and we went into the himself for the local hacks. game confident and buoy-It was an interview in ant. But we just didn’t play which everything was al- at the level we’re capable of ready put into context and and that’s the disappointing an interview which was a thing.
mere formality. Yet, there’s “We began well, we were little doubting the close- one up or two up, but then ness Reel has with this team. conceded a poor goal and a The St Patrick’s panel stand shoulder to shoulder for a minute’s silence for the late Eamon Carroll before Sunday’s game in O’Connor Park, Tullamore There’s also little doubting poor point before half time his dedication to them and which we inflicted on ourvice versa. selves and it seemed to drain
The Silverbridge man the energy from us, especialwas at pains to applaud his ly the goal early on. We didn’t side for their fight and their play as well as we can play,” preparation and their nev- he added.
er-say-die aIitude near the The Pat’s boss saw some end of Sunday’s clash in Tul- similarities between the way lamore. Rhode played and the way he
“We hit the post and hit sets his own side out to play. the bar and Paddy once went The Offaly men used the over,” began Reel. “But ifs elements more effectively and buts, Gaelic football is though.
made of that. We’re disap- “They probably do what pointed. We prepared well we do, they put the pressure and the boys put in a mas- on up front and then kick the sive effort and in the cir- ball long into the spaces and cumstances you can’t ask we vacated that space a bit for more. They’re great lads too much in the first half. But regardless of today and al- they probably used the wind ways will be. beIer than us and crowded
“It just didn’t happen out the second half and made on the day, but hats off to it diÿcult for us.
them, they’ve nothing to be “But we did make a fight ashamed of and they don’t of it in the end, but we always owe anything to anybody.” expected that. The boys,
Sunday’s game was one they’ll play to the end every which Pat’s started well and day, super lads.”
Eoin O’Connor baDling for possession against Rhode as Colin Goss looks on during their Leinster Club Championship clash in Tullamore on Sunday. Paudie Mallon looking for an opening on Sunday in Tullamore
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Dundalk joint captains Stephen O’Donnell and Andy Boyle lift the SSE Airtricity League trophy after the Lilywhites’ 2-0 win over Cork City in Friday night’s title decider at Oriel Park. 12-page pull out on page 39.
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Ardee St. Mary’s GFC are the best quality pitches holding a White Collar because their unique syn-Boxing Event on the 8th thetic grass design is guar-November in Ardee Parish anteed to give you an ab-Centre, commencing at solutely even bounce time 8pm. This promises to be aaer time. No ma`er what a great night’s entertain- age you are, you will have ment. Tickets for the event an enjoyable experience -
Tencompaniestake From left : Shauna Sullivan, Kayleigh McHugh and Jasmine Maher of KJS Crafts. are on sale at €20. everything from football There is a launch night leagues to company events for Ardee St. Mary’s GFC or kids birthday parties is Boxing Event in Ardee St. centred on you ge ing the Mary’s Clubhouse on Sat- most from your football. So
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COOLEY KICKHAMS Monday They now November play St. Nicholas 3 at 7.45 on in
Darver. Well done on a great Jiving Lessons on Mondays team performance.
at 8:00pm in the Cooley Hall. Badminton continues very Lessons for Beginners and Ad- Monday and Thursday evevanced dancers. No partner nings in the Club. Beginners required. All welcome. Come welcome to participate at all along for a good night’s fun! ages. Children sessions eve-For more details, contact ry Monday from 7pm to 8pm. Declan on 087 7557163 Adult sessions every Monday
Little Dragons Kickbox- and Thursday evenings from ing age 4-6 every Tuesday and 8pm to 10pm. For further in-Thursday 5.45- 6.30pm formation contact Christy
Juniors Age 7-13 6.30 to Donnolly on 087 8223805.
7.30pm Entertainment continues
Senior Kickboxing/ Fitness every Saturday night in the 7.30- 8.30pm Club House Bar, all welcome
Our annual fireworks dis- to come up and join.
play will be held on Friday 31st
October Safety at is 7. a 00 priority pm. at this WESTERNS
event, with all spectators seated in the stand and the fire- Lono Jackpot €13,600. No winwork display on the opposite ner of Thursday night’s draw side of the field 23rd October. Numbers drawn
This is always a popular were: 02, 07, 09, 14. 5 people event with families from the Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire, Ardee Winners of the Corn Oriel at the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol recently.. were drawn at random who whole peninsula, and we wel- each receive €20!
come any members of our Please visit http://www. lainn neighbouring Gaels and clubs St Patricks Cuchu- Away, 5.00pm. 3,8,13,18. No winner. 4 x €25 CAMOGIE house on Saturday November Oct westernsgfc _Dec.php .ie for /2014 details _Lotto . Next _ who would like to anend. Halloween: Children’s Hal- winners; 1 at 9pm where the boxers will week’s draw will take place in
There is no entry fee, how- loween fancy dress on Sunday Gerard Martin c/o Stephen A Coaching the Tackle Work- find out who their opponent The Danny Boy on Thursday ever donations can be made at October 26 in our clubrooms Martin; A & B o Callaghan c/o shop will be held on Wednes- is. All welcome (free admis- 30th ctober @10:30pm with a the gate on the night to help was well anended. Prizes for Pat Rogers; Pat Toner c/o self; day November 5 in Mattock sion). Full bar and music on JACKPOT of €13,700. Thank cover the costs best costume and many more Seamus DeLoughry c/o MNS. Rangers GAA Hall, Collon, Co the night. you for your continued supsurprises were awarded on the Jackpot next week €4,600. Louth at 7pm - 9pm. port.
ST BRIDES night Social . Dancing: There will bers Mass and for friends deceased will mem take - underage Please pass and on adult to all team your ROCHE EMMETS ticket You (s can ) in buy advance your Lotto from
be social dancing ever Mon- place on Monday November 3 club coaches; also encourage O’Neill’s Menswear Ardee, The Lono: The Following numbers day in our clubrooms from in the clubrooms at 7.30. All in- at least 1 member from each RESULTS: U14 C Competition Station Ardee, Post Oÿce Arwere drawn on Monday 20th 9.00pm, vited to come along and enjoy management team to anend. Semi-Final: St Nicholas 7-4 Ro- dee, Brady’s Bar Edmonstown, October 2014 for the Jackpot Music by Brian McDer- a cup of tea aperwards. Coach Education: Coach- che Emmets 6-3 Danny Boy, Reaghstown & of €6,400. mott, admission €10 and re- Club AGM will take place ing the Tackle U18 C Competition Final: from any player or commit-The winning numbers freshments will be served. on Thursday November 24 in Date: Wednesday Novem- Roche Emmets 5-4 Na Piar- tee member.
were 07, 13, 21, 28. No winner. Bingo: Bingo will con- clubrooms. All members and ber 5. saigh 1-5 Westerns Girls
Match 3 numbers €100: Pat- tinue in our clubrooms this parents of underage players Venue: Mattock Rangers Junior 4B Playoff Semi- The Westerns have an u10 rica Hoey; Allan Ross Wednesday at 8.00pm, jack- are invited to anend. GAA Hall, Collon, Co Louth Final: Geraldines 1-12 Roche and u12 girls team and will
The lotto resumes next pot €4,600 in 48 numbers. All Congratulations to sen- Time: 7pm - 9pm Emmets 1-6 have an u14 team next year. Tuesday October 28 2014 with welcome. ior player Eamon Duffy and The aim of this session is to FIXTURES: U18 League New players always wela jackpot of €6,600. If you’re Action: It looks like it will his wife Joanne on the birth help coaches plan sessions for Semi-Final vs St Mochtas in come, Contact Catherine 086 not in you can’t win! be November before we play of their second child, Patrick ‘Coaching the Tackle’. The ses- Louth Village on Sunday 26 8123489.
Ticket (Priced €2 per line, our last game in the division last week. sion will be a practical session October at 2:00pm. Wild Goose Chase is back €5 for three lines) on sale from one league and at this stage Follow the club on our Fa- on what to coach children at OTHER: Nominations for 2014
Mac Namee’s Bar, Giovanni’s we would just like to get it over cebook page to keep up to date different age groups. Meeting to take place in Ro- Christmas is coming and Chipper, Brodigan’s Shop, with. We still have a chance with all news. This is a coach the coach- che Clubrooms on Tuesday 11 the Goose is gening FIT!
Cluskey’s Bar, any Commit- to make the top four of the es’ session, it will show club November at 8:30pm. Westerns GFC together www tee Member .stbridesgfc or play .com online at so league there if we is still win something our last game to , ST JOSEPH’S games coaches on specific what to activities coach chil / - bers Mass and relatives for deceased to take mem place - are with delighted Ardee Hospice to announce Homecare the
We wish to thank you for play for. dren in an indoor environ- in Roche Clubrooms on Thurs- 3rd annual Wild Goose Chase! your continued support. 50th: Congratulations to Joes Website Relaunch…. ment. We will also show how day November 13 7:30pm. This event which is becom-St. Anne’s Camogie Club who More New Videos added to modify these activities to Mr & Mrs Competition ing widely recognised as the O’CONNELL’S niversary are celebrating this year their . 50th an- ed is The the latest goals video from to the be 2010 add- participants make it easier . / harder for the rooms to take on place Saturday in Roche 22 Novem Club - - mas best will way take to get place fit for on Christ Satur- -
Clocks: O’Connell’s wall Minor Championship Win. Please confirm your at- ber. Tickets at €10 available day the 22nd November at O’Connell’s lono for Tuesday clocks available, ideal gip, one Check it and all the other new tendance by emailing me on from any comminee member. 1.30pm in the beautiful coun-October 21 2014. can be seen behind the bar in videos out on the link below: gerard@camogie.ie Annual General Meeting tryside around Reaghstown.
Numbers: 15, 20, 27 & 28. our clubhouse or contact big http://www.thejoesgfc. to take place in Roche Club- Located between Ardee and winner No jackpot receives winner 200 . 1 euro match . 3 tails Jim Connolly . for further de- com The /gallery Lotto _video numbers .php for ARDEE ST MARY’S 25 rooms at 8:00 on pm Tuesday . November main Carrickmacross Dublin to Derry just road off the .
N e x t w e e k s j ac k p ot Zumba-Fitness: Zumba fit- week 153 (October 19) were 3, All fixtures & results avail- Come and run, jog, walk or 19,400euro. ness classes in our clubrooms 7, 23 & 25 Youths disco in Ardee St. Mar- able from our website www. crawl in this family friendly
Bingo: Bingo will con- every Tuesday at 7.00pm and There was no winner of the ys GFC clubhouse on Fri day rocheemmets.ie and facebook fun event with a choice of eitinue in our clubrooms this again at 8.00pm with Heather €15,600 Jackpot which now October 31 at 7.30pm. Fancy page www.facebook.com/ro- ther a 10k or 5k routes. All lev-Wednesday October 29 at Gorden 087-9835279. moves to €15,800 Dress optional cheemmets. els of entrants are welcome, 8.00pm, jackpot €4,700 in 48 Slimming World: Slim- €200 was split between: Ardee St. Marys GFC are whether it’s your 1st or your numbers Fixtures . All welcome : Under . 14 C clubrooms ming World every will be Monday in our Aine 1. Patsy Neary Mc . Enterqgart c/o ing holding Event a White on the Collar November Box- O’RAGHALLAIGH’S 50th Costs ! : 10K - €20 / 5K - €15 Competition S/F, Thurs- from 7.00pm with consultant 2. Dearbhla Mc Gailey c/o 8 in Ardee Parish Centre. Under 16’s - €5
day 23/10/14, Glen Emmets, Kayleigh 087-0615775. Centra Dromiskin. Commencing at 8pm. This The O’Raghallaigh’s GFC Visit our website for more Monasterboice, 6.30pm: Un- 3. Ronan & Sinead Coyne promises to be a great nights would like to congratulate information:
day der 25 16 / C 10 Competition /14, O’Raghallaighs , Satur- , DOWDALLSHILL c/o 4 Pat . Declan Coyne. O Sullivan c/o at entertainment €20. , tickets for sale ers our who U16 beat players the and O’Connell manag ’s - , ie/Wild http: _ / Goose /www _ .westernsgfc Chase_2014. . Gaelic Grounds, 5.00pm: Un- Club Bar. There is a launch night for Stabannon and Mitchell’s php
der 18 Division 2a S/F, Monday Club lotto October 21: Jack- Ardee St. Marys GFC Boxing amalgamation 3-12 to 2-3 to …and book your space on 27/10/14, Cooley Kickhams, pot €4,500. Numbers drawn Event in Ardee St. Marys Club- reach the C Competition final. Run Ireland: GAA Results/Fixtures/Digest
DIVISION 1 year this is having Andy just ’s breakthrough nailed down
a permanent position at left THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, half back for Louth in 2014. A Venue: Páirc Emmití, (Round: dedicated hurler, this award Round 10), Kilkerley Emmets was won, not just on the play-2-6 Sean O Mahonys 1-11 ing field but in the gym and in
the kitchen, a fine example of DIVISION 3 SHIELD tion the commitment set by the very and best dedica inter -
county players throughout the SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, country. Pearse Óg have a fine Venue: Páirc Chaoimhín Nao- tradition of All Stars and Andy fa, (Round: Final), Sean Mc- joins Brian Hassei and Shane Dermois 4-14 John Mitchels Callan (bout 10 awards) on the 0-7 illustrious list
DIVISION 4B ARDEE ST MARY’S
PLAYOFFS All Weather Pitch, Ardee St.
Marys GFC offers a multi- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, ple state-of-the-art astro-Venue: Geraldines, (Round: turf, floodlit, and partitioned Final), Geraldines 3-8 Naomh pitches, available to everyone Fionnbarra 1-10 to rent by the hour.
These superb football U14 ‘C’ our pitches fantastic are clubhouse supported with by CHAMPIONSHIP Tallanstown National School, Sciath Mhic Raoise winners at the Allianz Cumann Na mBunscol competition recently. stantial changing car facilities park. , and Our a state subof the art pitch facilities are THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, made from synthetic grass Venue: Pairc Naomh Mair- and are completely covered O tin ’Connells , (Round /Stabannon : C comp s Par /f ) - , Emmets S/F3A), St 2 Mochtas -6 4-19 Roche U16 DIVISION 4 in ber taking 21, any up person a position interested in the CLAN NA GAEL more over with chasing nets after so there footballs is no nells/John Mitchels 1-2 Glen Venue: Páirc Uí Mhuirí, Dun- committee for 2015 is asked that go astray!
Emmets 7-8 leer, (Round: S/f3B), Naomh SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 to make themselves known. Well done to all Clan na Gael Our outdoor pitches are Venue: Pairc Naomh Mair- Fionnbarra/Lannleire W/O Semi Final The committee badly needs ladies who were involved with the best quality pitches betin, (Round: C comp S/F), Dreadnots/O’Raghallaighs - St Nicholas v Glen Emmets new young blood to join either Louth teams in 2014, and what cause their unique synthetic O’Connells/Stabannon Par- Venue: Páirc Naomh Bríd, Time: 2 00 PM (E.T. Available) male or female for the club to a successful year it was! grass design is guaranteed to nells/John Mitchels 1-2 Glen Dowdallshill, (Round: S/F 3 B), , Venue: Jimmy Pentony Park continue to progress. Please At senior level we had Sine- give you an absolutely even Emmets 7-2 Sean O’Mahonys/Dowdallshill Referee: Liam O’Neill consider this before saying no ad O’Hagan who made the bounce time aler time.
W/O Glen Emmets - all new members will be wel- breakthrough this year and No maier what age you are, U16 ‘C’ Semi SATURDAY Final NOVEMBER 1 for come everyone . There is on also Tuesday a club mass No- ture has de ahead finitely of her got . a bright fu- perience you will have - everything an enjoyable from ex- CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES O C ’ uc Raghallaigh hu l a i n ’s n G ae l s v vember 25 in the clubrooms. represented At minor level by Chloe the club Waiers was events football or leagues kids birthday to company par- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, AIB LEINSTER , Time Venue : 2 : 00 Páirc PM Naomh (E.T. Available Lorcan ) NAOMH this and team Stacey won Mc the Cartney Leinster and Div the ties most is centred from on your you football geiing . ( Venue Round: : C Gaelic -Competition Grounds Semi , CLUB IFC 2014 Referee: TBC FIONNBARRA were 2 title to . The suff two er horrendous girls however in- playing So grab football some friends at a level and and get O Final ’Connells ), O’Raghallaighs /Stabannon Par 3-12 - SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 U18 Saturday November 1 - A social seasons juries which . We very curtailed much their hope you a place , For that more ’s just info, right ring 041 for nells/John Mitchels 2-3 Sean Quarter O’ Final Mahonys v Castle- CHAMPIONSHIP fantastic event to end year what on and has off been the a successful that the girls rehabillitation will have a very and 7728101 6858691 . or call Brian on 087 U16 Time knock : 2 30 PM (E.T. Available) , MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, disco pitch in in Togher The Grove . Fancy - Hallow Dress - experiences come back stronger . for their
CHAMPIONSHIP Referee Venue: Clan : Noel na Mc Gael Kenna , Dundalk ( Ve Round nue: : Da B-Championship r ve r P i tc h 2 , tumes een Weekend about so . Admission plenty of cos is - seen The ever Louth improving under 12 Eryn team STABANNON
Final), St Marys V St Kevins/ only €10 so get a gang togeth- Traynor Niasha Mackin Erin PARNELLS
Venue MONDAY : Darver , OCTOBER Pitch 20 3, , (Round: AIB LEINSTER lin Glyde Halligan Rangers 20:00, Ref: Co- Cup er and will come be on along display . The . Nixon all Gray line and out Aoibheann for the reds Browne . This Club Loio Result October 22. dalk B-Championship Gaels 2-15 St Marys Final), 2 Dun -5 - CLUB JFC 2014 blitz team . The won foundations the Leinster for Div this 2 No Numbers match 4 drawn winner 4 . , 9 7 match , 17, 24 3 .
DUNDALK GAELS ST PATRICK’S win was laid by Paula Harrison each receive €25. Cara+Aoife U16 DIVISION 4 Replay SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 Loio for Tuesday October 21. St Patrick’s Gfc youth club agement who was involved of this team in the . man- Mackin Lynch Charleville Bolies, Padraig , Gerard Lynch
Oliver Plunketts V Craobh Numbers drawn 2,3,16,27. No returns tomorrow Friday Finally pride of place goes Stabannon, Willy Farrelly Riv- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, Chiarain GAA CLUB jackpot winner . one match 3 7.30pm to 9pm . to the Louth U14 team. Un- erstown, Gerry Kerley Man-Venue: Jimmy Pentony Park, Time: 2 00 PM (E.T. Availa- Tom Keenan c/o Heinz. Next All primary school chil- der the guidance of our own fieldstown, Maura Levins (Round: Round 10), St Nicho- ble) , Venue: Gaelic Grounds, week’s jackpot will be 7900 dren are invited to attend Chris Doyle this team was nar- Clogherhead, Seamus Daly. las 5-4 Cuchulainn Gaels 3-7 Drogheda euro. every Friday. €2 per night . rowly defeated in the Div 2 All Crew B Syndicate Tara Mines,
Referee: TBC The senior team have still Registration is €5. This a fun Ireland Final and U14 All Ire- Noelle Hoey Clogherhead, Sea- U18 DIVISION 2 league one more against match Naomh to play in Mar the - and and is games fully supervised night for all kids gether land Blitz with . Keadie the fantastic Gartland Ciara to- € mus 10000 Daly. Next weeks Jackpot
LEINSTER CLUB tins, as yet no confirmed date A Meeting on Drug Aware- Woods and Lee Lawlor were all Just over 3 weeks lel until Venue SUNDAY : P , OCTOBER áirc Naomh 26, Feichin, SPECIAL JHC 2014 ing has like been it will fixed be but around it is mid look – - Wednesday ness will take night place in tomorrow Mullagh- part of this magnificent team er Stabannon night on 125 November Gala Fundrais 8. Find - W (Round /O Clan : S Na /F Gael 2b), St - Fechins SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 drawn November out season at this at stage this a stage long . commencing buoy Communiuty at 8pm Centre . The PEARSE OG details Delighted on poster to . announce
Quarter Final Congratulations to our un- meeting will discuss means of “The Seducers” will be pro- U18 DIVISION 3 Time St Patrick : 2 30 ’s PM v Pearse (E.T. Available Og ) beat der 16 St team . Mary and ’s in mentors their cham who - Drug identifying Abuse and . There dealing will with be a Andy Congratulations Mc Crave who to Pearse has won Óg’ a s on viding the night music . Buy entertainment your tickets
, Venue: Stamullen pionship final last week. number of relevant speakers 2014 Rackard All Star. by 31st October & be included SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, Referee: Danny Harrington The AGM is scheduled to on the night. This is an impressive in a draw to win a weekend for Venue: Páirc Mochta, (Round: take place on Friday Novem- achievement considering 2 at Lough Rynn Castle.
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IIG CIHEDFG six The acre group site want and buildings to bring the in- building lan, “the has site been and remaining allowed to ian 042 .cameron 9395606 @dundalkdemocrat,ie to community ownership, in deteriorate into further derorder to protect it from fur- eliction over the last 30 years. The Farney Community De- ther The deterioration workhouse . site holds house “Carrickmacross embodies so much work of - velopment Group has issued famine graves and is a list- the history and heritage of the an appeal to the people of Car- ed protected heritage area people of south Monaghan,”
OutandaboutinCarrick rick to help take a plot of land and zoned educational for civic, use community . crat he told this the week Monaghan . Demo- that holds the workhouse and “Despite it’s listed protec- a number of Famine graves tion status,” said workhouse back into public ownership. co-ordinator Kevin Gart- SEE FULL STORY PAGE 9 Caroline Mullan, Chárine Keenan, Nicole Callan and Ruth Kennedy at Vanity in Carrick on Saturday Night. Photo: Thomas Whyte.
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pleaded A 23-year guilty -old man to assault who - the incident took place during Judge MacBride described ing two men in an incident 25 a wedding th last and reception it was claimed on April as the “worse behaviour than of any the animal accused ” at a wedding reception was that one of the victim’s was and said he would give him ordered by a judge at Carrick- since receiving treatment as until March 3rd next to pro- macross District Court to pay Clarke a result on of his a bite leg in during flicted the by he vide had the ordered compensation for both which as- sum one of of the €15 assault ,000 in victims compensa the - Garda fracas. Inspector Kevin Gav- sault He also victims directed . that Clarke St. Louis pupils support Donal Walsh ‘Live tim tion the and sum to pay of the €1,000 other . vic- other igan, prosecuting victim received , said facial the community be assessed service for 100 as hours an al- Life’ Foundation injuries when Clarke “clawed” ternative to a none months’ Pictured above are ‘Rang Aodain’ fiOh year students from St. Louis Secondary School, Car- Stephen Clarke (23) of Corhol- him with his finger-nails. jail term. rickmacross, making a presentation to Elma Walsh from The Donal Walsh ‘Live Life’ Foun- man, Kingscourt, pleaded Defence lawyer Catherine Judge MacBride added he in- dation. Elma visited the school on Thursday 16th October to talk to all senior students guilty to charges of assaulting Taaffe said Mr Clarke had tended to impose a 12 months’ about suicide prevention. The school donated €540.65 to the foundation which will be two men at Hotel Nuremore, excessive drink on the occa- suspended sentence if the di- used to promote Donal’s anti-suicide message as well as helping to provide age appropri- Carrickmacross. sion and had “no recollection rectives he set were complied ate teenage facilities in hospitals and hospice centres around the country. Judge Sean MacBride was told of what happened”. with by Mr. Clarke.
Man (41) charged with assaulting 79-year-old mother and a Garda oÿcer
A 41-year-old South Mona- Michael Connolly, of gan said that gardai were called arrived at the house, Connolly home in the future, under any this man to be released....he is ghan man was remanded Greaghlane, Corduff, Carrick- to the home of the defendant’s then attacked Det-Garda Do- circumstances. of a violent propensity and is in custody after appearing assault macross on , was his charged mother with , Kath an - Connolly parents, Patrick , both 79 and years Kathleen old, af- herty on the by side striking of his head him a with blow a port Having presented read a to medical the court re- , extremely Judge MacBride dangerous remanded ”. at Carrickmacross District leen Connolly, and also on De- ter it was alleged that Michael closed fist. Judge Sean MacBride said Mr Connolly in custody until a Court on charges of assault- tective-Garda John Doherty at Connolly had physically at- Judge Sean MacBride was he could not agree to release further hearing at Carrickma- ing his 79-year-old mother, their home on October 15th tacked his mother. informed by the inspector that Michael Connolly on bail. cross District Court on Novem- and a garda oÿcer who was last. When Det-Garda John Do- the defendant’s parents did not The judge told the court: ber 5th. called to the family residence. Garda Inspector Kevin Gavi- herty and Garda Paul Everard want their son residing in their “There is no way I would allow
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042 9395606 Ballybay based TD Sean him. ian.cameron@dundalkdemocrat.ie Conlon was once again in This is contested by Ms national headlines a`er he Shevlin. Farney Community Develop- was accused of bullying a The former secretary ment Group Ltd is launch- former Cathy secretarial Shevlin made assistant the . June worked 2011 for until Mr he Conlan dismissed from ing a funding appeal at home claims at an unfair dismissal her in March 2013 over what and with the Irish diaspora case at the Employment Ap- he said were breaches of her overseas to save the Car- peals Tribunal. contract. rickmacross Workhouse and Mr Conlan said that Ms Ms Shevlin was on sick its surrounding mass famine as Shevlin a TD and undermined claimed she him di- 2012 leave until from her 28 dismissal September in burial site. vulged confidential informa- 2013. The group t want to bring the tion to people who would not The case is set to resume six-acre site and buildings in- be politically sympathetic to on 4 December next. to community ownership, in order to protect it from further deterioration. The six-acre workhouse site, which holds the famine graves of our ancestors and kinfolk, is a listed protected heritage area zoned for civic, community and educational use. living today had ancestral rel- punts. ies Society.In December 1988, According to Workhouse atives seeking relief or shelter A`er the formation of the the then minister for health Co-ordinator Kevin Gartlan within the workhouse walls, Irish Free state the work- sold the six-acre workhouse the remaining semi-dere- throughout the great hun- houses were transferred to site to lough egish co-opera-
TYCoachingawards lict building, comprising of ger. Many hundreds of our the care of the new central tive, for £1,200 punts. 26,000 sq . is also a protect- ancestors died as a result of Health Board, who leased “Any donation is greatly aped listed structure. malnutrition and related dis- them for various purposes preciated,” said Kevin, “and if “Despite it’s listed protec- eases and are buried in mass before state acts of 1930 and you require further information status, the site and re- graves at the rear of the work- 1962 passed all workhouses to tion on the project please conmaining building has been house site. local health boards. tact me” at workhouse.com Congratulations to the transition students who completed the allowed to deteriorate into “Many hundreds more Carrickmacross work- Transition Year Coaching Award facilitated by Colin Malone further dereliction over the were forced to emigrate from house housed the first voca- of Monaghan GAA last Tuesday 14th October. These students last “Carrickmacross 30 years,” said Kevin Work . - it.” The six-acre site was pur- early tional 1930 technical s and was school also a in base the CONTACT for will first now students co-ordinate wishing training to play and Gaelic help football run an internal . They will league also house embodies so much of chased in 1839 by the Poor for a farmer’s co-op - fane val- +INFOäCARRICKMACROSSWORKÎ be working in collaboration with Monaghan County Baord the history and heritage of the Law Commissioners for the ley co-operative, in 1952. HOUSE.COM and assisting coaching in local primary schools. PICTURED people of south Monaghan. erection of a workhouse for Fane valley later merged 042 966 4540 ARE: Rachel Gargan, Aoibheann Farrelly, Michelle Duff, Ni- “The majority of Irish fam- the Poor Law Union of Car- with the Lough Egish Co-op- amh Jones, Sarah Capaldi, Sinead McDermott, Nicola Walsh, ilies from south Monaghan rickmacross for a sum of £622 erative, Agricultural and Dair- carrickmacrossworkhouse.com Imelda McCabe, Siobhan Keenan, Lauren McNally, Emma Thorton, Aoife McArdle, Renee Ubaldo, Sarah McEnaney Saffron Holland Boylan and Katie Sexton.
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COOLEY KICKHAMS Monday They now November play St. Nicholas 3 at 7.45 on in
Darver. Well done on a great Jiving Lessons on Mondays team performance.
at 8:00pm in the Cooley Hall. Badminton continues very Lessons for Beginners and Ad- Monday and Thursday evevanced dancers. No partner nings in the Club. Beginners required. All welcome. Come welcome to participate at all along for a good night’s fun! ages. Children sessions eve-For more details, contact ry Monday from 7pm to 8pm. Declan on 087 7557163 Adult sessions every Monday
Little Dragons Kickbox- and Thursday evenings from ing age 4-6 every Tuesday and 8pm to 10pm. For further in-Thursday 5.45- 6.30pm formation contact Christy
Juniors Age 7-13 6.30 to Donnolly on 087 8223805.
7.30pm Entertainment continues
Senior Kickboxing/ Fitness every Saturday night in the 7.30- 8.30pm Club House Bar, all welcome
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October Safety at is 7. a 00 priority pm. at this WESTERNS
event, with all spectators seated in the stand and the fire- Lono Jackpot €13,600. No winwork display on the opposite ner of Thursday night’s draw side of the field 23rd October. Numbers drawn
This is always a popular were: 02, 07, 09, 14. 5 people event with families from the Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire, Ardee Winners of the Corn Oriel at the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol recently.. were drawn at random who whole peninsula, and we wel- each receive €20!
come any members of our Please visit http://www. lainn neighbouring Gaels and clubs St Patricks Cuchu- Away, 5.00pm. 3,8,13,18. No winner. 4 x €25 CAMOGIE house on Saturday November Oct westernsgfc _Dec.php .ie for /2014 details _Lotto . Next _ who would like to anend. Halloween: Children’s Hal- winners; 1 at 9pm where the boxers will week’s draw will take place in
There is no entry fee, how- loween fancy dress on Sunday Gerard Martin c/o Stephen A Coaching the Tackle Work- find out who their opponent The Danny Boy on Thursday ever donations can be made at October 26 in our clubrooms Martin; A & B o Callaghan c/o shop will be held on Wednes- is. All welcome (free admis- 30th ctober @10:30pm with a the gate on the night to help was well anended. Prizes for Pat Rogers; Pat Toner c/o self; day November 5 in Mattock sion). Full bar and music on JACKPOT of €13,700. Thank cover the costs best costume and many more Seamus DeLoughry c/o MNS. Rangers GAA Hall, Collon, Co the night. you for your continued supsurprises were awarded on the Jackpot next week €4,600. Louth at 7pm - 9pm. port.
ST BRIDES night Social . Dancing: There will bers Mass and for friends deceased will mem take - underage Please pass and on adult to all team your ROCHE EMMETS ticket You (s can ) in buy advance your Lotto from
be social dancing ever Mon- place on Monday November 3 club coaches; also encourage O’Neill’s Menswear Ardee, The Lono: The Following numbers day in our clubrooms from in the clubrooms at 7.30. All in- at least 1 member from each RESULTS: U14 C Competition Station Ardee, Post Oÿce Arwere drawn on Monday 20th 9.00pm, vited to come along and enjoy management team to anend. Semi-Final: St Nicholas 7-4 Ro- dee, Brady’s Bar Edmonstown, October 2014 for the Jackpot Music by Brian McDer- a cup of tea aperwards. Coach Education: Coach- che Emmets 6-3 Danny Boy, Reaghstown & of €6,400. mott, admission €10 and re- Club AGM will take place ing the Tackle U18 C Competition Final: from any player or commit-The winning numbers freshments will be served. on Thursday November 24 in Date: Wednesday Novem- Roche Emmets 5-4 Na Piar- tee member.
were 07, 13, 21, 28. No winner. Bingo: Bingo will con- clubrooms. All members and ber 5. saigh 1-5 Westerns Girls
Match 3 numbers €100: Pat- tinue in our clubrooms this parents of underage players Venue: Mattock Rangers Junior 4B Playoff Semi- The Westerns have an u10 rica Hoey; Allan Ross Wednesday at 8.00pm, jack- are invited to anend. GAA Hall, Collon, Co Louth Final: Geraldines 1-12 Roche and u12 girls team and will
The lotto resumes next pot €4,600 in 48 numbers. All Congratulations to sen- Time: 7pm - 9pm Emmets 1-6 have an u14 team next year. Tuesday October 28 2014 with welcome. ior player Eamon Duffy and The aim of this session is to FIXTURES: U18 League New players always wela jackpot of €6,600. If you’re Action: It looks like it will his wife Joanne on the birth help coaches plan sessions for Semi-Final vs St Mochtas in come, Contact Catherine 086 not in you can’t win! be November before we play of their second child, Patrick ‘Coaching the Tackle’. The ses- Louth Village on Sunday 26 8123489.
Ticket (Priced €2 per line, our last game in the division last week. sion will be a practical session October at 2:00pm. Wild Goose Chase is back €5 for three lines) on sale from one league and at this stage Follow the club on our Fa- on what to coach children at OTHER: Nominations for 2014
Mac Namee’s Bar, Giovanni’s we would just like to get it over cebook page to keep up to date different age groups. Meeting to take place in Ro- Christmas is coming and Chipper, Brodigan’s Shop, with. We still have a chance with all news. This is a coach the coach- che Clubrooms on Tuesday 11 the Goose is gening FIT!
Cluskey’s Bar, any Commit- to make the top four of the es’ session, it will show club November at 8:30pm. Westerns GFC together www tee Member .stbridesgfc or play .com online at so league there if we is still win something our last game to , ST JOSEPH’S games coaches on specific what to activities coach chil / - bers Mass and relatives for deceased to take mem place - are with delighted Ardee Hospice to announce Homecare the
We wish to thank you for play for. dren in an indoor environ- in Roche Clubrooms on Thurs- 3rd annual Wild Goose Chase! your continued support. 50th: Congratulations to Joes Website Relaunch…. ment. We will also show how day November 13 7:30pm. This event which is becom-St. Anne’s Camogie Club who More New Videos added to modify these activities to Mr & Mrs Competition ing widely recognised as the O’CONNELL’S niversary are celebrating this year their . 50th an- ed is The the latest goals video from to the be 2010 add- participants make it easier . / harder for the rooms to take on place Saturday in Roche 22 Novem Club - - mas best will way take to get place fit for on Christ Satur- -
Clocks: O’Connell’s wall Minor Championship Win. Please confirm your at- ber. Tickets at €10 available day the 22nd November at O’Connell’s lono for Tuesday clocks available, ideal gip, one Check it and all the other new tendance by emailing me on from any comminee member. 1.30pm in the beautiful coun-October 21 2014. can be seen behind the bar in videos out on the link below: gerard@camogie.ie Annual General Meeting tryside around Reaghstown.
Numbers: 15, 20, 27 & 28. our clubhouse or contact big http://www.thejoesgfc. to take place in Roche Club- Located between Ardee and winner No jackpot receives winner 200 . 1 euro match . 3 tails Jim Connolly . for further de- com The /gallery Lotto _video numbers .php for ARDEE ST MARY’S 25 rooms at 8:00 on pm Tuesday . November main Carrickmacross Dublin to Derry just road off the .
N e x t w e e k s j ac k p ot Zumba-Fitness: Zumba fit- week 153 (October 19) were 3, All fixtures & results avail- Come and run, jog, walk or 19,400euro. ness classes in our clubrooms 7, 23 & 25 Youths disco in Ardee St. Mar- able from our website www. crawl in this family friendly
Bingo: Bingo will con- every Tuesday at 7.00pm and There was no winner of the ys GFC clubhouse on Fri day rocheemmets.ie and facebook fun event with a choice of eitinue in our clubrooms this again at 8.00pm with Heather €15,600 Jackpot which now October 31 at 7.30pm. Fancy page www.facebook.com/ro- ther a 10k or 5k routes. All lev-Wednesday October 29 at Gorden 087-9835279. moves to €15,800 Dress optional cheemmets. els of entrants are welcome, 8.00pm, jackpot €4,700 in 48 Slimming World: Slim- €200 was split between: Ardee St. Marys GFC are whether it’s your 1st or your numbers Fixtures . All welcome : Under . 14 C clubrooms ming World every will be Monday in our Aine 1. Patsy Neary Mc . Enterqgart c/o ing holding Event a White on the Collar November Box- O’RAGHALLAIGH’S 50th Costs ! : 10K - €20 / 5K - €15 Competition S/F, Thurs- from 7.00pm with consultant 2. Dearbhla Mc Gailey c/o 8 in Ardee Parish Centre. Under 16’s - €5
day 23/10/14, Glen Emmets, Kayleigh 087-0615775. Centra Dromiskin. Commencing at 8pm. This The O’Raghallaigh’s GFC Visit our website for more Monasterboice, 6.30pm: Un- 3. Ronan & Sinead Coyne promises to be a great nights would like to congratulate information:
day der 25 16 / C 10 Competition /14, O’Raghallaighs , Satur- , DOWDALLSHILL c/o 4 Pat . Declan Coyne. O Sullivan c/o at entertainment €20. , tickets for sale ers our who U16 beat players the and O’Connell manag ’s - , ie/Wild http: _ / Goose /www _ .westernsgfc Chase_2014. . Gaelic Grounds, 5.00pm: Un- Club Bar. There is a launch night for Stabannon and Mitchell’s php
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DIVISION 1 year this is having Andy just ’s breakthrough nailed down
a permanent position at left THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, half back for Louth in 2014. A Venue: Páirc Emmití, (Round: dedicated hurler, this award Round 10), Kilkerley Emmets was won, not just on the play-2-6 Sean O Mahonys 1-11 ing field but in the gym and in
the kitchen, a fine example of DIVISION 3 SHIELD tion the commitment set by the very and best dedica inter -
county players throughout the SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, country. Pearse Óg have a fine Venue: Páirc Chaoimhín Nao- tradition of All Stars and Andy fa, (Round: Final), Sean Mc- joins Brian Hassei and Shane Dermois 4-14 John Mitchels Callan (bout 10 awards) on the 0-7 illustrious list
DIVISION 4B ARDEE ST MARY’S
PLAYOFFS All Weather Pitch, Ardee St.
Marys GFC offers a multi- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, ple state-of-the-art astro-Venue: Geraldines, (Round: turf, floodlit, and partitioned Final), Geraldines 3-8 Naomh pitches, available to everyone Fionnbarra 1-10 to rent by the hour.
These superb football U14 ‘C’ our pitches fantastic are clubhouse supported with by CHAMPIONSHIP Tallanstown National School, Sciath Mhic Raoise winners at the Allianz Cumann Na mBunscol competition recently. stantial changing car facilities park. , and Our a state subof the art pitch facilities are THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, made from synthetic grass Venue: Pairc Naomh Mair- and are completely covered O tin ’Connells , (Round /Stabannon : C comp s Par /f ) - , Emmets S/F3A), St 2 Mochtas -6 4-19 Roche U16 DIVISION 4 in ber taking 21, any up person a position interested in the CLAN NA GAEL more over with chasing nets after so there footballs is no nells/John Mitchels 1-2 Glen Venue: Páirc Uí Mhuirí, Dun- committee for 2015 is asked that go astray!
Emmets 7-8 leer, (Round: S/f3B), Naomh SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 to make themselves known. Well done to all Clan na Gael Our outdoor pitches are Venue: Pairc Naomh Mair- Fionnbarra/Lannleire W/O Semi Final The committee badly needs ladies who were involved with the best quality pitches betin, (Round: C comp S/F), Dreadnots/O’Raghallaighs - St Nicholas v Glen Emmets new young blood to join either Louth teams in 2014, and what cause their unique synthetic O’Connells/Stabannon Par- Venue: Páirc Naomh Bríd, Time: 2 00 PM (E.T. Available) male or female for the club to a successful year it was! grass design is guaranteed to nells/John Mitchels 1-2 Glen Dowdallshill, (Round: S/F 3 B), , Venue: Jimmy Pentony Park continue to progress. Please At senior level we had Sine- give you an absolutely even Emmets 7-2 Sean O’Mahonys/Dowdallshill Referee: Liam O’Neill consider this before saying no ad O’Hagan who made the bounce time aler time.
W/O Glen Emmets - all new members will be wel- breakthrough this year and No maier what age you are, U16 ‘C’ Semi SATURDAY Final NOVEMBER 1 for come everyone . There is on also Tuesday a club mass No- ture has de ahead finitely of her got . a bright fu- perience you will have - everything an enjoyable from ex- CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES O C ’ uc Raghallaigh hu l a i n ’s n G ae l s v vember 25 in the clubrooms. represented At minor level by Chloe the club Waiers was events football or leagues kids birthday to company par- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, AIB LEINSTER , Time Venue : 2 : 00 Páirc PM Naomh (E.T. Available Lorcan ) NAOMH this and team Stacey won Mc the Cartney Leinster and Div the ties most is centred from on your you football geiing . ( Venue Round: : C Gaelic -Competition Grounds Semi , CLUB IFC 2014 Referee: TBC FIONNBARRA were 2 title to . The suff two er horrendous girls however in- playing So grab football some friends at a level and and get O Final ’Connells ), O’Raghallaighs /Stabannon Par 3-12 - SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 U18 Saturday November 1 - A social seasons juries which . We very curtailed much their hope you a place , For that more ’s just info, right ring 041 for nells/John Mitchels 2-3 Sean Quarter O’ Final Mahonys v Castle- CHAMPIONSHIP fantastic event to end year what on and has off been the a successful that the girls rehabillitation will have a very and 7728101 6858691 . or call Brian on 087 U16 Time knock : 2 30 PM (E.T. Available) , MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, disco pitch in in Togher The Grove . Fancy - Hallow Dress - experiences come back stronger . for their
CHAMPIONSHIP Referee Venue: Clan : Noel na Mc Gael Kenna , Dundalk ( Ve Round nue: : Da B-Championship r ve r P i tc h 2 , tumes een Weekend about so . Admission plenty of cos is - seen The ever Louth improving under 12 Eryn team STABANNON
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Venue MONDAY : Darver , OCTOBER Pitch 20 3, , (Round: AIB LEINSTER lin Glyde Halligan Rangers 20:00, Ref: Co- Cup er and will come be on along display . The . Nixon all Gray line and out Aoibheann for the reds Browne . This Club Loio Result October 22. dalk B-Championship Gaels 2-15 St Marys Final), 2 Dun -5 - CLUB JFC 2014 blitz team . The won foundations the Leinster for Div this 2 No Numbers match 4 drawn winner 4 . , 9 7 match , 17, 24 3 .
DUNDALK GAELS ST PATRICK’S win was laid by Paula Harrison each receive €25. Cara+Aoife U16 DIVISION 4 Replay SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 Loio for Tuesday October 21. St Patrick’s Gfc youth club agement who was involved of this team in the . man- Mackin Lynch Charleville Bolies, Padraig , Gerard Lynch
Oliver Plunketts V Craobh Numbers drawn 2,3,16,27. No returns tomorrow Friday Finally pride of place goes Stabannon, Willy Farrelly Riv- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, Chiarain GAA CLUB jackpot winner . one match 3 7.30pm to 9pm . to the Louth U14 team. Un- erstown, Gerry Kerley Man-Venue: Jimmy Pentony Park, Time: 2 00 PM (E.T. Availa- Tom Keenan c/o Heinz. Next All primary school chil- der the guidance of our own fieldstown, Maura Levins (Round: Round 10), St Nicho- ble) , Venue: Gaelic Grounds, week’s jackpot will be 7900 dren are invited to attend Chris Doyle this team was nar- Clogherhead, Seamus Daly. las 5-4 Cuchulainn Gaels 3-7 Drogheda euro. every Friday. €2 per night . rowly defeated in the Div 2 All Crew B Syndicate Tara Mines,
Referee: TBC The senior team have still Registration is €5. This a fun Ireland Final and U14 All Ire- Noelle Hoey Clogherhead, Sea- U18 DIVISION 2 league one more against match Naomh to play in Mar the - and and is games fully supervised night for all kids gether land Blitz with . Keadie the fantastic Gartland Ciara to- € mus 10000 Daly. Next weeks Jackpot
LEINSTER CLUB tins, as yet no confirmed date A Meeting on Drug Aware- Woods and Lee Lawlor were all Just over 3 weeks lel until Venue SUNDAY : P , OCTOBER áirc Naomh 26, Feichin, SPECIAL JHC 2014 ing has like been it will fixed be but around it is mid look – - Wednesday ness will take night place in tomorrow Mullagh- part of this magnificent team er Stabannon night on 125 November Gala Fundrais 8. Find - W (Round /O Clan : S Na /F Gael 2b), St - Fechins SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 drawn November out season at this at stage this a stage long . commencing buoy Communiuty at 8pm Centre . The PEARSE OG details Delighted on poster to . announce
Quarter Final Congratulations to our un- meeting will discuss means of “The Seducers” will be pro- U18 DIVISION 3 Time St Patrick : 2 30 ’s PM v Pearse (E.T. Available Og ) beat der 16 St team . Mary and ’s in mentors their cham who - Drug identifying Abuse and . There dealing will with be a Andy Congratulations Mc Crave who to Pearse has won Óg’ a s on viding the night music . Buy entertainment your tickets
, Venue: Stamullen pionship final last week. number of relevant speakers 2014 Rackard All Star. by 31st October & be included SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, Referee: Danny Harrington The AGM is scheduled to on the night. This is an impressive in a draw to win a weekend for Venue: Páirc Mochta, (Round: take place on Friday Novem- achievement considering 2 at Lough Rynn Castle.
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Football SSE Airtricity League title decider
KING KENNY Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny pictured with the SSE Airtricity League trophy following the Lilywhites’ 2-0 win over Cork City o Friday night. See pages 39-51 for more.
Picture: Ciaran Culligan