18,000 COPIES WEEKLY Wednesday, 23rd January, 2013. Vol. 6, Issue 4 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: [email protected]; [email protected]Junior Chef Challenge winners Page 2 Young macra footballers in action Out and about in Dundalk Page 6 Pages 6, 10 & 19 Dundalk family with big hearts A DUNDALK family is paying tribute to the memory of their late father with a generous donation to the Lourdes Hospital. The generous gesture by the Doyle family has seen them provide the hospital with five reclining chairs so that families can enjoy greater comfort when they stay close to loved ones as they get treatment. Noel Doyle, and his brothers Patrick, Damien and David as well as sister Jacqueline Grant raised funds to buy the hospital five comfortable chairs after spending long periods of time there with their late father, Thomas Doyle. Mr Doyle was hospitalised in March last year after a fall that brought about a stroke. His family stayed close to him day and night in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. But at night they found that there were no facilities for families who wanted to stay with their loved one. “We stayed with him round the clock, but we were sleeping on the ground. It was a place where people Continued on Page 8 The Doyle family presenting the chairs in memory of their late father, Thomas DUNDALK Institute of Technology will not be pursuing Technological University (TU) status it said this week. The Insti- tute say that its position in a Regional Cluster would be of most benefit to all the stakeholders in the region. The issue of the local col- lege seeking to attain university status has been discussed on many occasions over the past number of years, but this development sees that debate now put to bed. Last week, the presidents of Ireland’s universities who are opposed to the establishment of TUs, proposed that Dundalk Institute of Technology become part of a region- al cluster also. The pro- posals came from the Irish Universities Associa- tion responding to calls from Education Minister Full story on Page 2 DkIT rule out university status By Niamh Kirk By Niamh Kirk
Dundalk family with big heartsA DunDAlk family is paying tribute to the memory of their late father with a generous donation to the lourdes Hospital.
The generous gesture by the Doyle family has seen them provide the hospital with five reclining chairs so that families can enjoy greater comfort when they stay close to loved ones as they get treatment.
noel Doyle, and his brothers Patrick, Damien and David as well as sister Jacqueline Grant raised funds to buy the hospital five comfortable chairs after spending long periods of time there with their late father, Thomas Doyle.
Mr Doyle was hospitalised in March last year after a fall that brought about a stroke. His family stayed close to him day and night in Our
lady of lourdes Hospital. But at night they found that there were no facilities for families who wanted to stay with their loved one.
“We stayed with him round the clock, but we were sleeping on the ground. It was a place where people
Continued on Page 8
The Doyle family presenting the chairs in memory of their late father, Thomas
DunDalk Institute of Technology will not be pursuing Technological university (Tu) status it said this week. The Insti-tute say that its position in a Regional Cluster would be of most benefit to all the stakeholders in the region. The issue of the local col-lege seeking to attain university status has been discussed on many occasions over the past number of years, but this development sees that debate now put to bed.last week, the presidents of Ireland’s universities who are opposed to the establishment of Tus, proposed that Dundalk Institute of Technology become part of a region-al cluster also. The pro-posals came from the Irish universities associa-tion responding to calls from Education Minister
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representatives say that it gave careful consideration prior to making its submission to the High Education Authority in July and feel that a cluster in
the north east would be best for the college and the area as whole.
DkIT’s president Denis Cummins says that the IT is in a prime location to take full advantage of the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor which is one of the key axes of economic development in Ireland.
“ n o r t h - S o u t h political progress, the development of the all-island economy and the emergence of the Dublin-Belfast Corridor as Ireland’s main economic driver provide the impetus for a significant partnership between DCU and DkIT so as to provide the primary education and research
foundations for this economic region,” he said.
The relationship with the research-intensive Dublin City university which DkIT formalised in July should help the development of the regional cluster.
Mr Cummins said that this in turn will provide pathways of progression for DkIT
students and will allow for DkIT to continue to maintain its university Level Activity.
“Both institutions share a key focus in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship and have an established track record of collaboration in a number of areas,” said Mr Cummins.
DkIT in conjunction
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out on top against fierce competition in the an-nual event promoted by the local Tony Kierans Butchers.
The hospitality wing of the local DkIT was the destination for the young aspiring chefs of the future and celebrity Chef Jenny Bristow was the main judge.
Seamus Spaight of Tony Kierans Butchers invited all the surround-ing schools to select two pupils who they thought had what it takes to produce a two course meal in 90 minutes to be judged by Jenny and Seamus.
The brief was simple - a healthy family meal for a family using fresh produce locally sourced with a budget of €20.
Jenny Bristow said, “Junior Chef Challenge is an inspirational com-petition, the vision of Seamus Spaight, to ac-knowledge and support the high standard of good food, local pro-duce and culinary skills throughout the area of Dundalk.
“The standard was excellent throughout with each school adding their own special twist
Seamus Spaight and they picked up the win-ning trophies.
and interpretation of the brief.
“I enjoyed sampling all the various dishes and with the standard so high the ultimate winners were Aoife and Katie from St Vincents School who cooked up a most innovative dish of Crispy Beef with Broc-coli Starter with a Thai Chicken Curry Main Course which were cooked and presented to perfection.”
Seamus was also full of praise said “The im-agination of the pupils was brilliant and left it very difficult to believe that the average age of all the contestants, was only 15.”
For their endeavour Aoife and katie won €1,000 for their school, which was presented to St Vincent’s principal Deidre Matthews by
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A WOMAn who was born in Carrickmacross and collected by her adoptive parents in louth is hoping to trace her biological parents whom she believes are from this area.
Margaret norton, who was brought up in Dublin and now living in long-ford, has been searching for information on her parents for a number of years without success, and is hoping that some-body will help her make the breakthrough.
Her birth certficate states that she was born on March 28, 1972, and the adoption was arranged by the late Dr Irene Creedon when she was only three days old. Margaret only
knows that she was col-lected in either Dundalk or Drogheda and taken to her new home.
Due to the lack of documentation at the time she has been unable to make any further progress in the hunt.
Her search began in 2011 when after all other avenues were explored Margaret turned to social networks to spread the word. Although there was a great response, in the end there were no leads.
However, Margaret is certain that someone knows something but it is a case if them realising how important it is that they come forward.
Margaret was only a
few days old when she was handed over to her adoptive parents in a ho-tel car park on the out-skirts of either Dundalk or Drogheda. “My mother and father were looking for a child, it solved the problem at it seemed to be perfect solution at the time,” she said.
From a very young age she was aware of the fact she had been adopted but it wasn’t until after hav-ing children herself that she felt compelled to look into her own past.
Both of Margaret’s adoptive parents died in the past year which has fuelled the search.
“There are no doctor’s notes and we have found it very hard to get medi-
cal information. We are relying on someone who might have information to come forward,” she said.
Margaret thinks that it is highly likely that her biological mother was young when she gave birth and estimates that she would be likely to be around 60 years old now if she is still alive.
Margaret is convinced that someone has infor-mation. “It is not going to do anyone an injustice by telling any of us anything. Even if someone knew where to look. If they could point us in the right direction,” she said.
To get in touch you can email [email protected] or contact the Dundalk Leader.
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Woman recovers after acidenta 75-year old woman is recovering after being knocked down by a car on the Demesne, Dundalk on Saturday evening. The road around the area was sealed off for a period of time and an ambulance attended the scene. The woman was taken to Our lady of lourdes Hospital where is in a stable condition.
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John Coyle and Paul Teague at the Spirit Store on Saturday night
A lOCAl volunteer, Brendan Moore, from Pearse Park, Dundalk has been nominated in Volunteer Ireland Awards 2012.
Brendan works close-ly with the Post Polio Support Group which he joined just over four years ago. For all his
Brendan nominated for volunteer award
good work he was listed among the volunteers up for winning the award in the Health and Dis-ability category at this year’s Volunteer Ireland Award. .
Brendan, with the help of his partner and other volunteers, has raised thousands of euro to help the Post Polio Support Group meet the
needs of their service us-ers. Brendan said that he is grateful to all the peo-ple who volunteer with the group for their hard work.
The local volunteer added that he is also very grateful to the retir-ing CEO of the charity, Eamon Farrell, as he has been a great help through the years.
However, he wel-comed the groups new CEO Ruth Barron.
Brendan was told by the Chief Executive of Volunteer Ireland, Yvonne McKenna that he was a outstanding volunteer and that he has made a difference. “We are delighted to hon-our your hard work and commitment,” she
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Dundalk Leader 23rd January 20136
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The Aspire Programme aims to place high calibre graduates with eligible busi-nesses for a 12 month period during which they will work with the owner-man-ager to make positive change in the business. Key areas of potential input may include [but are not restricted to]:
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If you are an owner-manager of a small business in the East Border Region [Councils of Ards, Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Down, Newry and Mourne and North Down or Counties Louth and Monaghan] and are looking for a high calibre, low cost graduate to help you to make positive change in your busi-ness, contact us on [email protected]/Conor Boylan at Full Circle Man-agement Solutions Ltd – Tel 02890 691027 – for more information on the Aspire Programme.
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competing in Macra na Feirme all-ireland competition
A DunDAlk woman who had only had her licence restored six months ear-lier was disqualified from driving for having no in-surance when stopped by Gardai on May 28 last year.
Catherine Fergus of 1 Aghameen Park, Muir-hevnamor, told Dun-dalk District Court that she had the use of her brother’s car on the day in question. She had only had her licence restored
the previous november.Judge William Hamill
stated that “the court gave back your licence and within a few months you are driving with no insurance”, as he imposed the disqualification.
Pleading not guilty to chargeA DunDAlk man who is plead-ing not guilty to two public order charges was remanded on continu-ing bail until April 17 next.
Finbarr Markey of 17 St Fursey’s Tce, Blackrock, appeared at Dun-dalk District Court following an incident on October 16, 2012.
Disqualified from driving
lOuTH had two soccer teams in the All-Ireland finals of the Ladies’ and Men’s National Dairy Council Indoor Soccer competitions. The teams came out on top of the Co Louth competitions and went on to the All Ireland final which
was held in Gormanston College, Co Meath. There they competed against 35 other teams for the title.
Sadly they didn’t win but benefited none the less. Macra National President, Alan Jagoe said “Competitions like
indoor soccer are a great hobby for young people along with being great fun. Macra, along with the NDC, encourages members to get involved in sports as great exercise and a way of meeting new people.”
Ladies’ team: Pictured at Macra’s NDC Indoor Soccer All-Ireland final are the team from North Louth Macra. (Back l-r:) Maria O’Reilly, Jo McCann, Helen McCann, (front l-r:) Caroline Hanlon, Jane O’Reilly and Rose-Anne O’Reilly with Macra National Presi-dent, Alan Jagoe
Pictured at Macra’s NDC Indoor Soccer All-Ireland final are the
team from North Louth Macra. (Back l-r:) Conor White, Gavin Mul-
lin, Martin Toner, (front l-r:) Aidan McCann, Alan O’Reilly and Tho-
mas McCann with Macra National President, Alan Jagoe
Rebecca O’Donovan, David McHugh, gintare imbrasaite and Daniel Mcguigan. eamonn cooney and Siona Mccourt.
cathy O’Farrell and Kevin carroll.
Thomas and ian Tennyson.
Peter Pritchard and Danny Reilly. Sean lucas and Peadar McKeown.
Saturday night @ The Spirit Store
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Free computer classesThere are free computer classes for over 50s taking place in DkiT starting Thursday February 21. Those interested can contact ann egan 9321699 for information on the classes.
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Emma Shields and Deirdre Ruane McAteer making their presentation to Louth VEC
Pictured are: Sheila Callan, Collon Credit Union; Sarah Garland, Grant Thorn-ton Debt Solution and Tommy Bannon, Collon Credit Union, as Grant Thornton presented a practical perspective on how the debt solutions can help people back on the road to recovery from debt at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
Bush Young Scientists praised forTHE Bush Post-primary School students who scooped a top award at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technolo-gy Competition at the RDS in Dublin attended the January meeting of Co. louth VEC to give an outline of their project.
The Leaving Certifi-cate girls, Emma Shields and Deirdre Ruane McAteer, won the best group project section and were runner-up to the overall winning school. This is the high-est accolade for Co. Louth in the competi-tion since 2000. As run-ners-up they received a trophy and a cheque for €1,200. The girls were accompanied at the meeting by their Sci-
ence teacher Emma Mc-Mahon, and the school principal, Kevin Joyce.
The students present-ed their winning project to the VEC, “A further study of differing social attitudes towards moral issues between border-ing counties”.
The project com-prised a detailed analy-sis of the views and opinions of students on both sides of the border on issues such as abor-tion and religious be-lief.
A presentation was made to both Emma and Deirdre, along with their teacher, Ms Mc-Mahon, by the CEO of Co. louth VEC, Dr. Pádraig Kirk, who said, “such is the enormity of the girls win, it is fitting
that their achievements be recognised at the highest level within the VEC. They are true am-bassadors for their school, and we are all very proud of their achievement”.
Both girls now plan to concentrate on their Leaving Certificate studies and progress to university following their examinations in 2014.
The VEC also paid tribute to students Meg-an O’Connor and Catri-ona Irvine from Bush Post-primary School, and Darren Coburn, Craig Thornton and David Reilly from O Fiaich College, who also represented their schools at the competi-tion.
Brigid of Faughart Festival 2013A MAJOR celebration of Brigid of Faughart will take place at the end of this month, from Thursday January 31 to Sunday February 3.
The festival celebrates Brigid of Faughart as both Christian saint and as Pre-Christian goddess and the ancient festival of Imbolc, which heralded the beginning of spring in the Celtic year.
The emphasis of this unique festival, according to its organisers, is to revisit and reclaim some of the richness of the traditions associated with Brigid of Faughart, in ways which are relevant to people’s lives in the 21st Century, through myth, landscape, folklore, spiritual customs, poetry, music and dance.
The festival takes place in Faughart and Ravensdale and includes a range
of workshops, talks, St Brigid’s Cross Making, Eucharist for St. Brigid’s Day, Dance, Pilgrimage Walk from Dundalk to Faughart Shrine, Walk exploring the Sacred Sites of Faughart, Spring Gardening Workshop, a Day of Healing and a Ritual Celebration of Brigid and Imbolc.
The launch of the new Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage from Faughart to Kildare, a special event for the Gathering, will also take place during the Festival.
A new event is a Celebration of Spring Concert in Dundalk Gaol on Saturday February 2 at 8pm, with an array of wonderful talent in song, story and poetry. Details from Roisin Cotter on 087 136 3224. Everyone is very welcome.
Volunteers needed for lollipop dayTHE Oesophageal Cancer Fund is looking for volunteers from Louth to help them fundraise this February. lollipop Day is in its 12th year and involves thousands of people across Ireland selling lollipops.
The charity aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of oesophageal cancer and to provide money for research so as to improve the outcomes for sufferers.
The charity say that many patients
are diagnosed late when the disease is advanced and that it is important to recognise the the significance of difficulty in swallowing just as we all have become aware of the sinister nature of a breast lump or of a mole which changes in colour.
For more information on lollipop Day, to volunteer or to make a donation, go to www.lollipopday.ie or to volunteer call Noelle on 087 2997820.
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Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems Registration
By protecting our water, we protect our environment, our health and our jobs. The Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012 introduces a new registration and inspection system for septic tanks and other domestic wastewater treatment systems.
Am I liable?
If you own a property connected to a septic tank or other treatment system you need to register your system by 1st February 2013. The one-off registration fee is €50. You will not receive an invoice.
When will I be inspected?
The risk-based inspections will commence during the year, you will be notified in writing by your Council in advance of an inspection. Fines of up to €5,000 may apply for systems not registered.
How do I pay?
Online: You can pay by credit/debit card at www.ProtectOurWater.ie
By Post: Application forms are available from City/County Councils, libraries and Citizen Information Centres or by calling LoCall 1890 800 800. Your cheque/postal order/bank draft should be made payable to ‘Protect Our Water’ and posted with your form to: Protect Our Water, P.O. Box 12204, Dublin 7.
Local Authority: In your City/County Council Offices by cash/cheque/postal order/bank draft (no administration fee applies).
Are there remediation grants available if my system fails the inspection?
Yes, however, if you do not register your system before 1st February 2013 you will not be able to apply for financial assistance.
For more details:
www.ProtectOurWater.ie or LoCall: 1890 800 800
Final Notice for Registration of Septic Tanks
1st February 2013 is the deadline to register your septic tank/domestic waste water system
The model of The Titanic that Thomas (inset) built.
THE Gathering tourism initiative is taking off as this week funding for events associated with the year-long project were announced.
Thirty-nine Gathering events, along with three community events, from Co louth have been approved for funding from the De-partment of Transport and Tour-ism. One of the county’s premier annual events, The national lep-rechaun Hunt in Cooley, is among them.
Welcoming the announcement Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick said “2013 is shaping up to be a big year in tourism for this country and with today’s announcement of €2m in funding for Gathering activities nationwide, people right across Louth can get involved and encourage friends and family liv-ing abroad to come home and cel-ebrate these fun-filled events.”
Last week two Dundalk locals
Harry Lee and Jason McGee in conjunction with Louth County Museum announced a unique au-dio history project documenting The Gathering over the coming year.
Their aim is to create an archive of stories about The Gathering told by people who participated. Interviews will be edited and col-lated along with photos and other material, as Harry explained.
“Many people who left this county have gone on to make big names for themselves on the world stage, be it in sport, entertainment, business or other walks of life. Others who have perhaps worked in the background have nonethe-less made a significant contribu-tion in their chosen countries.
“It will be fascinating to speak to these people of their time in louth, their reasons for leav-ing, their stories of their adopted homelands and their feelings on returning to Louth.”
Curator of louth County Mu-seum Brian Walsh said it was a living history project where “those who are returning to louth during The Gathering can contribute to their county’s history and provide a permanent record of their fam-ily’s contribution to the area as well as their new home”.
Hoping that people would give up some of their time while visit-ing Co Louth, Jason McGee said “As far as we know, this is the first project of its kind and is some-thing which could eventually be rolled out throughout Ireland.”
The Gathering History Project will be launched in March and run from March 11 to 16.
However, it is hoped that the project will continue throughout the year offering further potential for expansion.
For further information, e-mail [email protected] or contact Jason McGee at 086 3844472.
CluID Housing, who pro-vide homes for those in great need, announced it housed 58 families and individuals in Co louth last year.
Kath Cottier, Cluid’s region-al director for Louth said that everyone was thrilled with the results and to be able to offer affordable homes for life to these individuals and families. Some of the clients, she says
have been living in substand-ard housing for a very long time and some have been expe-riencing very difficult financial circumstances.
The organisation say that they aim to continue their good work and aim to tackle the housing waiting list which in-creased by 127% in Co Louth in just four years.
Meanwhile, spending on social housing was cut in Ire-land by 72% between 2008
and 2012. The Government’s Housing Policy Statement shows that the future of social housing in Ireland will be in the hands of private funders.
By using private finance Clúid say it is making a small amount of capital funding go a long way. They are confident that private finance will deliver a growing number of high qual-ity affordable homes for those in need in coming years.
In the face of changing gov-
ernment policy Cluid remain focused on helping create com-munities. “While Clúid is com-mitted to delivering housing, our tenants will always remain at the centre of our work, no matter what changes lie ahead” said Ms Cottier.
Since 1994, Clúid provided 3,664 houses and apartments to low income families and single people, older people, people with a disability and Traveller families all over Ireland.
Gathering initiative is taking off
Housing help for 598 families in louth
From Page 1were very ill but there were no facilities for the family,” said Noel.
Sadly, Mr Doyle, who was originally from O’Hanlon park, passed away last year. He was well regarded for his talent for building model boats. Since the 1960s Thomas crafted model boats freehand using only pictures of the vessels and raw materials he gathered himself. Among his collection is the first he constructed in 1960. As is the most recent one, the largest he ever made at 8ft long was the Titanic. His children resolved that other families who will go through a similar difficult experience will do so in more comfort.
“It took a lot out of us and we thought it would be good for people to have somewhere to sleep when they were staying there. It was
also a thank you, the staff there were very good and did whatever they could for daddy,” said noel.
In April last year with the help of Brendan Marmion and the lisdoo, a night was arranged in conjunction with the over 40s event. A night on the dance floor was a fitting way to raise the money said son noel as both his father and mother were very good dancers.
Thomas and his
wife Agnes, who passed away in 1995, taught many Co louth natives how to glide across the dancefloor. Both were teachers of the Waltz and the couple regularly entered competitions. They were also annual visitors to Blackpool in the UK for their season of competitions.
All the funds raised and the ticket cover charge went to the family’s effort to give comfort for those
supporting ill loved ones.
Their aim was to provide a chair for each of the rooms in unit 2 in Our lady of lourdes.
The family officially handed the comfortable reclining chairs over to the hospital over the Christmas season. Margaret Swords, Group General Manager, louth/Meath Hospital Group, welcomed the donation and the generosity of the family.
ashamed By actionsa man was disqualified from driving for two years after pleading guilty to a drink driving charge at Dundalk District Court. Christopher Gray, 5 Farn-dreg, Dundalk, was ob-served by an off-duty Garda drving on the Red Barns Road before he col-lided with a roundabout. He was arrested by Gardai and a sample showed he was over the legal limit for driving. Solicitor, Dermot lavery, stated that his cli-ent was ashamed by the in-cident and asked for credit for his early guilty plea. Judge William Hamill also imposed a €150 fine.
no insurance For Scootera 24-year-old man who was stopped by Gardai riding a scooter with no insurance was disqualified from driving for two years at Dundalk District Court. The court heard that Mau-tas Bielskis of 20 Riverside Drive, Dundalk, apologised and realised that he should not have been driving the scooter on May 14 last year. It was stated that he had only purchased the vehicle, went for a spin and got caught. He has since sold the scooter. His so-licitor stated asked for his client to be dealt with as leniently as possible as he had prospects of finding work as a welder. Judge William Hamill imposed a fine of €350 along with the disqualification.
St Brigid TriduumThe Solemn Triduum in honour of St Brigid will take place in St nicholas Church, Dundalk, com-mencing on Wednesday January 30. On Wednesday and Thursday there will be Mass at 11am and 7pm.
On Friday February 1 there will be Mass and Blessing of the Sick at 11am, Can-dlelight procession and Mass and Closing Ceremo-ny at 7pm. Preacher each evening will be Fr Mark O’Hagan.
Free Bus To Holiday ShowMatthews Coach Hire are laying on a free return coach trip to the Holiday World Show at the RDS this Saturday, January 26.The local company are offering local people the opportunity to travel to and from Ireland’s larg-est annual exhibition in style.To avail of the free coach, bookings (on a first come, first served basis) must be phoned to Mat-thews Coach Hire on 042 978188 by Friday January 25 at 1.0pm.The bus will pick up at 10am at The Marshes Shopping Centre Dun-dalk, and 10.30am at Mc-Donald’s, Drogheda and will return from the RDS
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Together We Dancelocal Zumba Fitness instructors niamh nic aodha, Heather Gordon, Sharon Duffy and luis Barbudo will host a “Together We Dance”™ Zumbathon in aid of augie’s Quest to cure Motor neuron disease on February 16. This fundraising dance event will be held in knockbridge Parish Centre from 3 to 5pm.Tickets are €10 each and are available in advance from the participating instructors or by contacting niamh on 087 4101953. Tickets will also be available on the door on the day. There will be a raffle also to raise additional funds for local Motor neuron Disease charities and of course additional donations are very welcome. Motor neuron Disease (MnD) is a progressive disease that robs sufferers of the ability to move. This event is part of a Zumba Fitness® initiative worldwide to raise funds to aid research that will help eventually find what causes this disease so a cure can be found.
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The trailer filled with toxic waste
DunDAlk Simon Community in conjunc-tion with Rehab Care and Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick have organ-ised a 5k fun run to raise funds for local projects. The event is scheduled for February 23 in Dun-dalk town centre.
Rehab Care and Si-mon Community work
together on the Food Garden Project which teaches participants how to grow, prepare and cook organic fruit and vegetables. The group make healthy and nutritious meals for the food the produce in the Community Garden. The aim is to increase understanding of nutri-
tion but also of self suf-ficiency.
Such is the success of the project that they plan to roll it out into lo-cal primary schools. The hope is that it will help educate younger people about the importance of eating fruit and veg-etables and the achieve-ment of growing their
own food. The funds raised
in Fitzer’s 5k fun run will go towards fund-ing these projects. The Simon Community are encouraging sports clubs and groups to get involved and help sup-port a local project.
The event will be chipped and timed.
Fun run for local charities
AnOTHER trailer filled with containers of toxic diesel sludge was dis-covered dumped at the Customs Post Carrick-arnon, North of Dundalk on January 17.
Last week 24 inte-grated bulk containers (IBCs) were found in-side a trailer left at the side of the road.
Paddy Donnelly from Louth County Council said that it was lucky that the containers did not burst and end up releasing the toxic mate-rial.
Toxic Sludge causes trailer to collapse
Such was the weight of the IBCs inside the trailer, the legs collapsed under the strain.
The area was cleared the following day and the ouncil’s contractor moved the IBC’s to a new trailer. They will be
exported to Germany for processing at a cost in excess €20,000.
last year there was a drop in the amount of IBCs and total volume of the of toxic sludge that was dumped in the county.
The fall in the number of trailers being left at roadsides was consid-ered to be a significant contributing factor to the overall decrease.
It was the second trail-er dumped in the area in the past three weeks.
By Niamh Kirk
Dundalk Leader 23rd January 201310
Success for cobra Kan students
THe morning of December 15 saw a huge on honour earned by two cobra Kan stu-dents, Daire lawless and Philip corway, when they graded to their first Dan Black Belt. a huge amount of training is required to achieve this as it involves teaching classes, being tested on a number of moves and katas, and a true understanding on the sport of Kickboxing.
Both students have been heavily involved within cobra Kan and kickboxing for a large part of their lives and they were tested on all these areas of kickboxing and passed successfully.
also in late november cobra Kan held a club competition in St. gerard’s Hall, this for many juniors is their first time fighting in a competition, over 40 students competed on the day. all fighters made it a difficult fight for either to win, showing commitment to training, learning and fitness.
instructors Patricia McQuillan and Bernard Duffy would like to congratulate all stu-dents and are extremely proud of all students in the club for their performance of late.
MoviesIn what classic movie would you hear the line ‘Play it Sam’?geographyThe country of Ceylon is now known by what name?BooksWhat former cook kept a parrot called Captain Flint perched on his shoulder?Dress senseWhat name is given to the traditional house-coat worn by Japanese women?ShowbizWhich comedian made the liverpool suburb of knotty ash famous?MythologyWhich Irish saint is claimed to have sailed to america a thousand years before Chistopher Columbus?localIn what Dundalk street can annaville Terrace be
found?The PressWhich london daily newspaper is printed on pink paper?SportWhich English football league club play their home matches at High-bury Stadium?Rock and PopWhat was the last pop video that Jimmy Savile appeared in?This Week’s StinkerWhich superstar first appeared on television in 1983, had a little brother called Reggie and an unscrupulous agent called D’arcy de Farcy?
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1. Casablanca 2. Sri Lanka 3. Long John Silver 4. Kimono 5. Ken Dodd 6. St Brendan 7. Chapel St 8. Financial Times 9.Fleetwood Town 10. This is the way to Amarillo – Peter Kay and Tony Christie. Stinker – Roland Rat.
MulTI millionaire louth businessman Larry Goodman whose APB Foods, is the Silvercrest parent company, broke his silence on the horse meat scandal over the weekend.
Silvercrest Foods say that they are continuing to investigate the source of contamination in burgers processed at its Monaghan plant.
Horse DnA was found in beef burgers processed in its at the factory following a survey by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. So far their investigation has centred around two third party suppliers in Europe.
Talking to the Financial Times Larry Goodman said that he could understand people’s concerns but claimed that his company was not to blame.
Operations were suspended last week at the Silvercrest plant in Monaghan which processed the burgers for Tesco, LIdl, Aldi, Iceland and Dunnes Stores. Production was ceased after further laboratory results taken at the plant by the Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety Authority tested positive for horse DnA.
Of 13 samples of finished burgers
tested, seven proved positive for the presence of equine DNA. Further tests and investigations are being carried out internally by Silvercrest and by the Department of Agriculture.
A statement for the company said they anticipate that the factory would be closed for several days to complete a sanitation process during which time staff will be continued to be paid.
The news made headlines across the world and Bord Bia is currently studying how much damage the controversy may have done to the industry. However Board Bia said initial indications were that the damage was limited.
In a statement last week Fine Gael TD for Louth Peter Fitzpatrick said that there was “no question as to the quality of Irish beef, which is renowned as being of highest standard throughout the world. However, in this particular incident, it appears that imported ingredients used to make the beef into burgers contained the equine DNA.
“I would like to reassure the people of louth that resolving this issue is a matter of top priority for Minister Coveney and the FSAI and that there is no health risks to the products involved.”
Company responds to horse meat claims
By Niamh Kirk
alice in chains cover band, angry chair played to a full house at the Spirit Store on Sat-urday night
Daniel Mcguigan and gintare imbrasaite
catherine clarke and Roisin Reynolds
Sean McKenna, logan Murphy and Darren Woods
Kris Rogers and Sarah Hartigan Jessica McMahon and alison Hughesenjoying their night out in the Spirit Store on Saturday
Saturday night at The Spirit Store
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DRIVERS who are tempted to take uninsured cars home following a period of repair in a garage were warned that they appear to be at a high risk of being stopped by Gardai according to Judge William Hamill.
“It seems remarkable how Gardai from Dundalk stop people on the first day of driving a car home from a garage”, he stated at Dundalk District Court.
He made the remarks during a case against Remigijus
Samulevicius, 49 Ferdia Park, Ardee, who was convicted of driving with no insurance on June 22 at Drumleck, Castlebellingham.
Judge Hamill was surprised to hear that the defendant did not realise the consequences of driving home from the garage without insurance.
Noting that Mr Samulevicius has been in the country for nine years he pointed out that if he was aware that insurance is
required in his native Lithuania, it should come as no surprise that he needs it here.
The court heard that the defendant was not employed full time any more but was anxious to keep working.
As a result he has been buying cars, repairing them and selling them on. He admitted that he has made a mistake on the day in question.
Judge Hamill imposed a €500 fine.
Uninsured drivers face a big risk
DunDAlk is gearing up for the next major event on the calendar with plans for the St Patrick’s Day Festival already underway.
The official launch of the festival will take place in February with the parade’s emphasis on reminding people what a great place Dundalk is to live, work, visit and invest in.
The parade will commence at 1pm at Patrick Street turning right onto Clanbrassil Street in the traditional manner and with family entertainment taking place afterwards.
Organisers hope to welcome a wider range of cultures and community groups.
Entry forms are now available and organisers are inviting those who feel they can bring a bit of extra sparkle to the St Patricks
Day parade this year. The deadline for applications
is Friday March 8 and the parade is open to non-commercial entries only. The emphasis is on community and culture. Parade organisers reserve the
right to reject any entry at any time should it be determined to detract from the basic purpose of the St. Patrick’s Festival and the pleasure of the parade audience. For information contact 042 9336343.
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A scene from the 2012 St Patrick’s Day Parade
tested, seven proved positive for the presence of equine DNA. Further tests and investigations are being carried out internally by Silvercrest and by the Department of Agriculture.
A statement for the company said they anticipate that the factory would be closed for several days to complete a sanitation process during which time staff will be continued to be paid.
The news made headlines across the world and Bord Bia is currently studying how much damage the controversy may have done to the industry. However Board Bia said initial indications were that the damage was limited.
In a statement last week Fine Gael TD for Louth Peter Fitzpatrick said that there was “no question as to the quality of Irish beef, which is renowned as being of highest standard throughout the world. However, in this particular incident, it appears that imported ingredients used to make the beef into burgers contained the equine DNA.
“I would like to reassure the people of louth that resolving this issue is a matter of top priority for Minister Coveney and the FSAI and that there is no health risks to the products involved.”
lOCAl students are be-ing encouraged to get their submissions for this year’s Junk Kouture competition in as soon as possible. The dead-line for entering is Janu-ary 31.
The fashion and art competition for second level students demands and a flair for fashion as it asks students to design a high-end wearable outfit using recycled goods. The aim is to in-spire creativity in younger people whole educating them about the importance of recy-cling.
last year, two teams from St Vincent’s, Dun-dalk made a big impres-sion. Aoife Clarke, Rachel Bothwell and Michaela Begley made it through to the grand final with their design CD-rella. The industrial ball-gown was created from discarded CDs and
DVDs. From the same school
Christina McManus and Chiara Mischo created a funky dress from drink
cans and electrical wires.
Elizabeth O’Donnell, founder of Junk Kouture said: “We’re always in-
trigued to know just what the students will come up with at the competition’s regional heats, but we’ve been really blown away at the standard and levels of creativity as well as the cool things which these kids have done with other people’s junk.
The top prize this year iincludes a €2,500 in cash for the winning school, €1,000 of IT equipment, €500 cash and a one week course in the Grafton Academy of Design for the win-ning team. The other top prizes that students will be competing for are the Glamour Prize to attend the Cannes Film Festi-val 2013 and The Red Carpet Prize to attend the Royal Film Premiere in London 2013.
The regional finals which take place in March will involve 80 pieces, the 20 best of which will go through to the final.
cycling club serve up mudfest
Cuchulainn Cycling Club served up a mud fest for the Irish Cyclocross Champion-ships. The wet weather meant that the course in Muirhevenva Park was very muddy which while entertaining for the spectators made for a slippy and dirty day for the riders. The main event served up a classic duel as expected between Bandridge’s Roger Aiken and defending champion Dublin’s Robin Seymour, but local man, Ray O’Shaughnessy, also performed superbly to finish 5th. There was further success in the Mens Vets championship as Johnny McCabe finished third. The club claimed a medal when Aaron McCann took bronze in the Junior Race, with clubmate Aimh-rigin O Brannigan in fourth.
The Junk Kouture awards are proving very popular
Beekeepers MeetingCounty louth Beekeepers association will hold a registration night for beginners with the details of night classes for aspiring beekeepers will be held in the Teagasc Centre, Dundalk on Thursday January 31 at 8pm.The night is planned to provide all the information needed and will including demonstrations of typical equipment used by beekeepers. The evening will end with a Question & answer session. The night is just for beginners, and people interested taking up beekeeping. Entry is free.
A lOCAl shop owner who admitted a charge of selling alcohol to a minor had the case against him adjourned to allow CCTV footage of the sale to be viewed by Dundalk District Court.
Declan McEneaney, 17 Elm Grove, Bay Estate, Dundalk, appeared in court following an incident at the XL Shop, Avenue Road, where a 16-year-old bought four cans of lager without being asked for identification.
The incident on April 12 last year was part of a test purchase case supervised by a Garda.
Solicitor Paul McArdle, stated
that the sale was made by an employee who apologised to the court for her error. “She is known as a woman who is very strict when it comes to matters like this, but on this occasion she was distracted and the sale went through”, he stated.
Mr McArdle explained that she was distracted by the presence of an older woman who was in close proximity to the teen and thought they might have been together.
Inspector Martin Beggy explained that the older woman was a Garda but that she would not have been standing with the purchaser.
As Judge William Hamill
considered the penalty, Mr McArdle, asked that he would consider not recording a conviction that would result in a temporary closure of the shop.
In view of his client’s unblemished record he asked if the judge might deal with the issue in terms of a contribution to the Court Poor Box.
Judge Hamill agreed to consider this request but wanted to see the CCTV footage to examine the claim that the employee was distracted. He stated that the employee would have to appear in court as he adjourned the case to April 10.
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DunDalk Youth Centre are presenting an Opera night in an Tain in Dundalk on Saturday February 9 to raise much needed funds to maintain services in the centre. This show will consist of well known songs from various operas, and will suit a wide audience of music lovers. The performers are the Good Works Opera will be laura Gilsenan (Soprano), Joyce Byrne (Mezzo Soprano), Pa-tricia Hyland (Tenor), Rory Musgrave (Baritone) and Pi-anist David O’Shea. Tickets are €20 each.
DunDalk library is planning a host of events and activities for the year ahead. new services in the library include WiFi access; a joint membership initiative with DkIT library; availability of E-audio books to download; the Europe Direct In-formation Centre based at Dundalk library; Parent & Toddler group. Some upcoming events include:Oral Hygiene Information Talk for Parents on Thursday, January 31 at 11am. This is an opportunity for parents to receive up to date evidenced based health informa-tion on all aspects of babies and children’s oral health. This event is being held in conjunction with the parent & toddler group which meets every Thursday morning in Dundalk
library at 11am.Exhibition on Exploring the Magic and Mystery of Water will be held from January 25 to February 2. This exhibition of images coincides with the Brigid of Faughart Festival.an Introduction to Screenwriting will take place on Tuesday, February 5 at 6pm. This workshop will focus on the basics of screenwriting and provide an exciting, accessible introduction to anyone interested in writing for the screen in either TV or Film. The workshop will cover the following ar-eas, amongst others: The workshop Tutor is DkIT Writer-In-Residence Ferdia Mac anna.For information on any of the events or library services in general please contact 042-9353190
youth centre concertThe centre provides a Youth Creativity Centre for peo-ple aged between 12 and 18 years of age as well as a
Youth Cafe which is open on week days. They also provide a youth counselling service and youth arts pro-
grammes including music and drama. For more details on the cen-tre call 042-9329532.
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lOuTH cOunTy cOuncil—We, Mc-Gahon Partnership, intend to apply for planning permission for revised devel-opment granted under Ref no. 08/240 and 12/439. The revised development will consist of 26 dwellings including 6 semi-detached, 8 terraced and 12 de-tached houses and associated site works at Hamilton, Rock Road, Black-rock, Co. louth c/o McGahon archi-tects ltd., 19 Jocelyn Street, Dun-dalk, Co. louth. This planning application may be inspected or pur-chased at a fee not exceeding the rea-sonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Fri-day. a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the authority of the applica-tion and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.
DunDalK TOWn cOuncil—We, Dundalk ICTu Centre, intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of use from Snooker/Billiards hall to Community Resource/Educational use together with signage over en-trance doorway along with all associ-ated site works at 30 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co.louth. (formerly Potters Snooker Centre) Within an ar-chitectural Conservation area. This planning application may be inspect-ed or purchased at a fee not exceed-ing the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dundalk Town Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Mon-day to Friday. a submission or obser-vation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writ-ing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 Signed; Paraic Mc kevitt MRIaI (agent acting on behalf of ICTu)DunDalK TOWn cOuncil—We Ea-mon Bishop & Sons ltd intend to ap-ply for Planning Permission for De-commissioning Existing underground Fuel Tanks and Installation of three new 40,000l underground Fuel Tanks and ancillary Works, at Texaco Service Station, newry Road, Dundalk, Co. louth. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dun-dalk Town Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. a submis-sion or observation in relation to the application may be made to the au-thority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.
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DunDAlk Youth Theatre members experienced a rare and exciting event recently when they were treated to a Film and Screen all-day workshop facilitated by Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) writer-in-residence Fer-dia Mac Anna and professional cameraman Fergus Tighe.
In the morning the young peo-ple, created, scripted and work-shopped character based mono-logues under the supervision of Ferdia and the group’s own facilitators Edwina Albrecht and Pat McKenna.
In the afternoon they had to display their writing and acting skills in front of the camera. Af-ter filming they were able to sit back and watch the replays while getting helpful hints from Ferdia and Fergus as to how their per-formances could be improved in future stage or screen work.
The workshop finished up
with an evaluation session, most of which was taken up with ques-tions as to how one would get work in television and film.
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in a series of interactions be-tween DkIT writer-in-residence Ferdia Mac Anna and local com-munity groups.
Big treat for Youth Theatre
A DRIVER was told that he can’t expect the courts to keep giving him chances after ap-pearing at Dundalk Dis-trict Court on a charge of having no insurance.
Anthony McGuigan, Ardaghy, Omeath, was disqualified from driv-ing for two years and
fined €500 after plead-ing guilty to driving without insurance on April 22, 2012.
The defendant’s so-licitor apologised for the incident and stated that his client needed his licence as he works in a public house which is 12 miles from his home.
However, Judge Wil-liam Hamill was not im-pressed by the solicitor’s claim that this would not happen again, given that he had previously appeared to answer a similar charge.
“That flies in the face of what this court has learned”, he stated and
in response to a plea that the defendant needed a car for work, the judge added:
“He knew that already and although the court gave him a chance, he went out and did it again. He can’t expect the court to keep giving him chances”.
Told not to expect another chance from court
From left to right standing: Edwina Albrecht, Naoise Murphy, Ryan Sheerin, Ellie-Mae Trewmaun, Laura Rahill, Fergus Tighe, Bridget Slevin, Mercedes Miavel, Ferdia MacAnna, Ailish Brassil; sitting: Liam Fergus, Josh O’Reilly, Sean Loughnan, Pat McKenna, Jim Donlon.
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THE action continued in the Dundalk and District Darts League over the past few days with some great matches.
With the top game in the Premier Division between Macs and The Stags postponed the chasing pack had the chance to close the gap.
The Fairways Falcons travelled to the North End bar to face The Martlets. John Andrews for the Fairways secured the win in what was a great game against Hamilton Smith.
In the game in the Commercial club Gerry Rice was in fine scoring form for the Stags Black but his team were runners up on the night.
The Commercial with Alan McMahon throwing well had to fight off wins from Gerry and Kenneth Rogan to gain the points on the night.
Harrisons were looking to build on last weeks great result against one of the teams from the Stags Head by beating the another team. This time it was the Stags Gold who had to deal with the Blackrock men.
The standard was once again very high but Harrisons were just pipped at the post.
In the First Division the cat was put amoung the pigeons when the top two teams lost. O Connells were beaten by Harrys bar who had great finishing by Liam Byrne and Chris Lennon to thank. Liam hit 101finish while Chris hit an under pressure 96.
The Avenue Inn were beaten by the Stags green who are making a late charge
for the title of league Champions.In the other games in the Division,
Gormleys A had a great game against Benny Bradys and the spoils were shared while a draw was also a fair result in the game between the Windmill and the Square Bar.
This is probably the closest of all three divisions with a lot of mathematicians trying to work out the permutations regarding different teams over the last two weeks.
In the second division Johnny Masons and the Commercial B played out a very entertaining match with Maurice Brown continuing his winning streak in a highly entertaining game against Dean Enright. Aaron Callan showed he can finish a game in style by taking out a 110 checkout.
With only two weeks left in the league competition. Every game counts and its getting tight at the top and with the league singles to be held soon enough all players are fine tuning their skills to make maximum impact in the competition.
Results for Week 12: Premier—The Stags P vs MacNamees P; Commercial Club 4 Stags Black 2; Harrisons 2 Stags Gold 4; Martlets 1 Fairways Falcons 5
First Divison—O’Connells 2 Harrys Bar 4; Stags Green 4 vs Avenue Inn 2; Windmill 3 Square bar 3; Gormleys A 3 Benny Bradys 3.
Second Division—Castle Bar vs Stags White; Johnny Masons 4 Commercial Club 2.
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New seat leoN opel offersseAT is entering a new era: The new leon is a simply stunning car – with its unique, emotional de-sign, with its dynamic sporting character, with its compelling package of innovative technolo-gies and with its refined quality and premium elegance.
The third generation of the leon is an all-new car developed from the ground up. Its predeces-sors stood for driving fun and outstanding functionality – a tra-dition that the new seAT leon will most certainly continue. like its predecessor, the new seAT leon is also built at the Martorell factory near Barcelona in spain. since the premiere of the first-generation leon in 1999, seAT has sold 1.2 million vehicles from this highly successful range.
The new seAT leon is a strong and emotional personality – it is the most beautiful way to drive a functional car. The five-door is packed full of high-end technolo-gies – in its infotainment, its as-sistance systems, its running gear and its drive. The engines com-bine effortless performance with exemplary efficiency.
every single power unit, all of them state-of-the-art TDI and TsI engines, are the best in their class in fuel consumption and emis-sions. The highlight is the leon 1.6 TDI with start/stop system –
its average fuel consumption is just 3.8 litres per 100 kilometres, equating to 99 grams of Co2 per kilometre.
The inclusion of optional full-leD headlamps is a truly pioneer-ing move by seAT. setting the pace by example, the new leon makes this technology available in the compact segment for the very first time. The full-leD head-lamps combine sleek design with outstanding illumination. light-emitting diodes consume very lit-tle energy and are extremely long lasting. The colour temperature of 5,500 Kelvin places their light very close to daylight thus placing less strain on the eyes.
“The new leon epitomises the seAT brand, combining outstand-ing engineering with striking de-sign,” says James Muir, president, seAT s.A. “The new leon is the
cornerstone of our product offen-sive and for the first time in its history, leon will expand to in-clude a total of three different body styles.”
The new seAT leon also offers a compelling level of functional-ity. Within its compact dimen-sions it offers more usable interior space than the previous model, while the premium materials and perfect workmanship put the leon at the forefront of the com-petitive field. The modern touch-screen infotainment systems mean that it is already well pre-pared to face the future.
It low kerb weight is one of the seAT leon’s greatest strengths; compared with the previous mod-el, it has been reduced by up to 90 kilograms. In its base version, the new leon weighs in at just 1,113 kilograms.
with revitalised pric-ing across its’ range of passenger vehicles, there has never been a better time to purchase an opel. and in addi-tion to the new pricing, opel are absorbing the VRt tax increase an-nounced in the budget on all opels registered before March 31st. and opel will also offer a five year, 100,000 Km warranty across its range of new vehicles.
astra saloon. The new opel astra saloon stays true to the in-spired design of astra range. Viewed from any angle the astra saloon epitomises class, style and grace. and so it should. it has the same qualities you find in the rest of the astra range. with a truly involving chassis, advanced en-gine technology astra saloon makes your ev-eryday commute that much easier. From €19,495. and five year
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right in your hands. all this from €19,995 with five year warranty.
insignia. with its dy-namic design and inno-vative technology throughout, insignia takes opel’s design lan-guage to the next di-mension. Now discover what it can do for you. From €24,995 with five year warranty.
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with stunning new styling, funky new colours and brilliant at-tention to detail, inside and out. a dynamic chassis and punchy pet-rol or diesel engines engineered with Ger-man precision and packed with clever fea-tures, wit can only make life better. wher-ever you go. From €13,795 with five year warranty.
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thaNKs to ground clearance of 180mm and a four-wheel drive system that incorpo-rates a fourth-genera-tion haldex clutch, the skoda Yeti is ideal for those who want to ven-ture off the beaten track.
Škoda Yeti’s four-wheel drive system is based on the same tech-nology introduced in the octavia estate 4x4 and the superb 4x4 ear-lier this year. The elec-tro-hydraulically con-trolled haldex multi-disc clutch is lo-cated in the same hous-ing on the rear axle as the final drive and the rear axle differential.
on dry roads, 96% of the engine’s torque is delivered to the front wheels. however, if Škoda Yeti’s electronic
control unit and its army of sensors detects a difference in speed be-tween the front and rear axles, the haldex clutch can divert up to 90% of the torque to the rear axle. Thanks to the fit-ment of a limited slip differential on the rear axle, drive is also dis-tributed evenly from side to side, ensuring excellent grip and sta-bility on all roads at all times.
The system relies on a network of sensors to deliver data to the cen-tral control unit. These devices constantly anal-yse information coming from the engine control unit (which contains data relating to revs and throttle pedal position), the aBs and esP sys-tems (which also cap-ture information on
wheel speed, brake light switch and acceleration forces), and also the steering wheel turning sensor.
The Škoda Yeti’s four-wheel drive system works in conjunction with both the aBs and esP systems to ensure that safety and stability is maintained at all times. when the esP system is engaged, con-trol of the haldex clutch is taken over by aBs/esP control unit. when the aBs system is called into action, the haldex clutch is decoupled.
to make the most of Škoda Yeti’s four-wheel drive system, Škoda has added an off-road mode, which makes driving on loose sur-faces easier and more secure. Press the dash-board-mounted off-
road button and the aBs, tCs and eDl sys-tems switch to a special off-road setting. once engaged, the accelera-tor responds more sen-sitively when pulling away on loose surfaces, while the operating pa-rameters for the pull-
ing-away assistant and hill start assistant are widened.
The hill start assis-tant also helps out when descending steep slopes. Through gentle, auto-matic application of the brakes, the system maintains a constant
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in the compact sUV segment, the Škoda Yeti encounters seasoned competitors, such as the Kia sportage, the hyun-dai tucson, the Nissan
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torways - which in no way lag behind those of the compact sector - the new Škoda possesses the youngest engine range in the segment. This ensures maximum fuel economy and the lowest possible emis-sions.
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†Excludes delivery & related charges. Models are shown for illustrative purposes only. *Lending criteria and terms and conditions apply. Finance is generally provided by way of a hire purchase agreement. Finance example is based on a fixed rate APR of 3.9% and is inclusive of a once off documentation fee of €63.49 and a once off purchase instalment of €63.49. To qualify for this Finance Offer; a minimum deposit of 50% applies and a maximum term of 48 months. Rate quoted is correct as at 18th October 2012 and is subject to change. This offer is available on all new Kia Rio, Venga and cee’d models registered between 1st December 2012 to 31st March 2013. The credit provider is Bank of Ireland Finance which is a registered trading name of Bank of Ireland.Fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the new cee’d range are: Urban 33.6 (8.4) – 68.9 (4.1), Extra Urban 57.6 (4.9) – 80.7 (3.5), Combined 46.3 (6.1) – 76.3 (3.7). C02 emissions are 145 – 97 g/km. 7 year / 100,000 mile manufacturer’s warranty. See your local dealer or visit www.kiamotors.ie for full warranty terms and exclusions. Full specifications and prices for all Kia models are also available on www.kiamotors.ie. Prices are pre budget and may rise if the government increases VRT rates.
†Excludes delivery & related charges. Models are shown for illustrative purposes only. *Lending criteria and terms and conditions apply. Finance is generally provided by way of a hire purchase agreement. Finance example is based on a fixed rate APR of 3.9% and is inclusive of a once off documentation fee of €63.49 and a once off purchase instalment of €63.49. To qualify for this Finance Offer; a minimum deposit of 50% applies and a maximum term of 48 months. Rate quoted is correct as at 18th October 2012 and is subject to change. This offer is available on all new Kia Rio, Venga and cee’d models registered between 1st December 2012 to 31st March 2013. The credit provider is Bank of Ireland Finance which is a registered trading name of Bank of Ireland.Fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the new cee’d range are: Urban 33.6 (8.4) – 68.9 (4.1), Extra Urban 57.6 (4.9) – 80.7 (3.5), Combined 46.3 (6.1) – 76.3 (3.7). C02 emissions are 145 – 97 g/km. 7 year / 100,000 mile manufacturer’s warranty. See your local dealer or visit www.kiamotors.ie for full warranty terms and exclusions. Full specifications and prices for all Kia models are also available on www.kiamotors.ie. Prices are pre budget and may rise if the government increases VRT rates.
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€20,995† €10,497.50 €10,497.50
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Monthly payMent €233.38
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48 €863.72 3.9% fixed
Monthly payMent €242.38
†Excludes delivery & related charges. Models are shown for illustrative purposes only. *Lending criteria and terms and conditions apply. Finance is generally provided by way of a hire purchase agreement. Finance example is based on a fixed rate APR of 3.9% and is inclusive of a once off documentation fee of €63.49 and a once off purchase instalment of €63.49. To qualify for this Finance Offer; a minimum deposit of 50% applies and a maximum term of 48 months. Rate quoted is correct as at 18th October 2012 and is subject to change. This offer is available on all new Kia Rio, Venga and cee’d models registered between 1st December 2012 to 31st March 2013. The credit provider is Bank of Ireland Finance which is a registered trading name of Bank of Ireland.Fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the new cee’d range are: Urban 33.6 (8.4) – 68.9 (4.1), Extra Urban 57.6 (4.9) – 80.7 (3.5), Combined 46.3 (6.1) – 76.3 (3.7). C02 emissions are 145 – 97 g/km. 7 year / 100,000 mile manufacturer’s warranty. See your local dealer or visit www.kiamotors.ie for full warranty terms and exclusions. Full specifications and prices for all Kia models are also available on www.kiamotors.ie. Prices are pre budget and may rise if the government increases VRT rates.
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The new Kia cee’d sportswagon joins the all-new cee’d family, and like the second-generation five-door hatchback, is more sophisticated, more effi-cient, more refined and delivers a more engaging driving experience than its predecessor.
While offering the same range of engines, trans-missions and running gear as the cee’d five-door hatchback, the cee’d sportswagon offers increased passenger and cargo space, with enhanced practical-ity. With a new roof, side panels, rear doors and tail-gate, the sportswagon is 195 mm longer (4,505 mm) and 15 mm taller (1,485 mm), while the 2,650 mm wheelbase, one of the longest in the C-segment, is common to all cee’d variants. When open, the new tailgate rises to 1,888 mm to allow easy, unimpeded access to the cargo bay.
Cargo capacity is 39% greater than the cee’d five-door hatchback (528 litres compared to 380 litres) with the rear seats upright and 25% greater with the rear seats folded and the cargo bay loaded to the roof (1,642 litres compared to 1,318 litres). The higher roofline ensures that headroom is increased, by 21 mm (front) and by 2 mm (rear).
“The original cee’d wagon was hugely popular, ac-counting for more than half of cee’d sales in some markets and for over 40% of the 430,000 sales in Western europe recorded by the first-generation cee’d family,” comments Benny oeyen, Vice presi-dent Marketing and product planning, Kia Motors europe. “now, the second-generation sportswagon model represents another leap for our brand – both in terms of the capability and sophistication of the vehicle, and what it will do to drive our continuing sales momentum in europe.”
Depending on individual market preferences, the new cee’d sportswagon is available with a wide choice of engines offering power outputs from 90 to 135 ps. Across most of Western europe there are two gasoline engines – a 1.4 MpI and a 1.6 GDI produc-ing 100 and 135 ps respectively – plus two diesels – a 1.4 WGT with an output of 90 ps and 1.6 VGT diesel offered in two versions (110 and 128 ps).
Kia anticipates that its top-of-the-range diesel – the highly-efficient 1.6-litre variable geometry turbo unit – will be the most popular choice in most mar-kets. Generating 128 ps and 260 nm, the engine is offered with a choice of six-speed manual or auto-matic transmissions and accelerates the new sports-wagon to 100 kph in 11.2 seconds. fuel consump-tion is just 4.3 l/100 km on the combined cycle (4.2 l/100 km for cars fitted with Kia’s fuel-saving IsG technology), and Co2 emissions start at just 109 g/km.
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Corsa from
€13,795
Astra from
€18,995
Insignia from
€24,995
Terms & conditions apply. RRP excludes delivery and related charges. Offer available at participating Opel dealers. Warranty is 5 years/100,000km full warranty – terms and conditions available in warranty and service handbook. Models shown for illustrative purposes include Astra SRi 1.4i (100PS) RRP €23,945 inc. options. Fuel economy L/100km: Urban 5.3 - 9.9, Extra Urban 3.6 - 5.5, Combined 4.2 - 7.1. CO2 emissions 106 - 124 g/km. Corsa SE 1.2I (85PS) RRP €19,254 inc. options. Fuel economy L/100km: Urban 5.4 - 9.8, Extra Urban 3.7 - 5.9, Combined 4.3 - 7.3. CO2 emissions 110 - 172 g/km. Insignia SRi 1.4i Turbo (140PS) RRP €30,297 inc. options. Fuel economy L/100km: Insignia: Urban 6.3 - 17.1, Extra Urban 4.0 - 7.9, Combined 4.9 - 11.3. CO2 emissions 119 - 272 g/km.
Kommen see the stunning 2013 Opel range across all Opel dealerships nationwide. At Opel, we’re holding our incredible 2012 price tags until March 31st 2013. Like the Astra from €18,995, the Corsa from €13,795 or the Insignia from €24,995, all with 5 years warranty.5 years
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Corsa from
€13,795
Astra from
€18,995
Insignia from
€24,995
Terms & conditions apply. RRP excludes delivery and related charges. Offer available at participating Opel dealers. Warranty is 5 years/100,000km full warranty – terms and conditions available in warranty and service handbook. Models shown for illustrative purposes include Astra SRi 1.4i (100PS) RRP €23,945 inc. options. Fuel economy L/100km: Urban 5.3 - 9.9, Extra Urban 3.6 - 5.5, Combined 4.2 - 7.1. CO2 emissions 106 - 124 g/km. Corsa SE 1.2I (85PS) RRP €19,254 inc. options. Fuel economy L/100km: Urban 5.4 - 9.8, Extra Urban 3.7 - 5.9, Combined 4.3 - 7.3. CO2 emissions 110 - 172 g/km. Insignia SRi 1.4i Turbo (140PS) RRP €30,297 inc. options. Fuel economy L/100km: Insignia: Urban 6.3 - 17.1, Extra Urban 4.0 - 7.9, Combined 4.9 - 11.3. CO2 emissions 119 - 272 g/km.
Kommen see the stunning 2013 Opel range across all Opel dealerships nationwide. At Opel, we’re holding our incredible 2012 price tags until March 31st 2013. Like the Astra from €18,995, the Corsa from €13,795 or the Insignia from €24,995, all with 5 years warranty.5 years
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