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Congratulations to all the Tidy Towns Groups in Louth who recieved an increase in marks once again this year and to Medal Winners Tallanstown (Gold), Blackrock (Gold), Dundalk (Gold), Drogheda (Gold), Ardee (Silver) and Knockbridge (Bronze). Congratulations also to the Special Category Awards Winners – Stabannon for the Gum Litter Taskforce Award, Dunleer for the Tree Project Award, Carlingford for the Waste Prevention Award and Blackrock who were runners up in the Sustainable Development Award. For anyone interested in joining Dundalk FM as a volunteer you are invited to an Information Evening on Thursday 12th October from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. We are also hosting a Radio Documentary Idea Generation Workshop at the station on Thursday 5th and 26th October from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Interested? Then drop in to have a coffee and a chat with our documentary makers. Rev Dr Father Oliver Brennan will be signing copies of his latest book – a co-edited international anthology of the best contemporary poems written about faith, belief and wonder in the 21st century. The hardcover edition, published by the London press Eyewear, has received glowing reviews in America, Ireland and the UK, and features poems by many major poets. The book reception will feature Dr Brennan and his Canadian co-editor, Dr Swift (currently of Cambridge University) briefly discussing poetry in the current age, reading a few poems from the book, and then signing the book, during a drinks reception. At over 350 pages, and handsomely Rape Crisis North East are now providing a FREE specialised professional counselling service for teenagers who have experienced any form of sexual violence in their lives. The service will be run by Michelle Daly a highly trained and experienced Psychotherapist with expertise in the field of sexual violence and working with adolescents. If you have any queries or would like further information please contact us on 042 9339491, 1800212122 or info@rcne.ie. Dundalk retains its clean status, with no heavily littered sites.  Very good sites in Dundalk included the County Museum, Dundalk Grammar School and Oriel Park Football Stadium – all were well presented and maintained. It was noted that Castleblaney Approach Road was better than previous surveys but it is still some way off the top litter grade. Dundalk Institute of Technology was let down by the cigarette butts at the entrance – this took away from an otherwise very freshly presented campus.   Dundalk Grammar School: Grade A. The high grade in previous surveys has been sustained at Dundalk Grammar School. Fresh from their success at the Irish International A Cappella Festival, Ardú return home to An Táin Theatre and Arts Centre, Dundalk for an evening of jazz! Accompanied by a Jazz trio of piano, double bass and drums, the solo voices of Ardú combine to create a unique re-styling of all your favourite jazz classics. The programme will include Mack The Knife (Kurt Weill), My Baby Just Cares For Me (Nina Simone), Perdido (Juan Tizol), Libertango (Pizzolla), and Mr Bojangles (Jeff Walker) to name but a few! All ages welcome – Booking highly recommended! Tickets €15/12 available now from antain.ie — Ardú Vocal Ensemble Ardú Dundalk Tourist Office in association with Geological Survey Ireland would like to invite you on an Urban Geology Field Trip of Dundalk led by geologist Dr Siobhán Power from 11am – 1pm on Thursday 24th of August
Learn about the geological treasures you walk on and by every day – some of local origin and some from far away.
The meeting point on the day is Dundalk Tourist Office on Market Square – this event is free but places are limited, for more information or to book contact Sinéad on 042 93 52111 or info@dundalktouristoffice.ie
Kind Regards, Sinéad Roche
Dundalk Tourist Rape Crisis North East is inviting you to come along to their Car Boot Sale on Sunday 13th of August, 2017 in McEvoy’s Car Park, Bachelor’s Walk entrance, Dundalk. Admission for buyers is €2.00 per person, free entry for children attending with parents. Organised by Rape Crisis North East, the event takes place from 10:00am to 4:00pm and sellers with their cars can set-up from 8:30am at a fee of €10.00 per car and €15.00 per van. This is a great opportunity to sell on some of your used equipment and bits and pieces and perhaps purchase some other much needed items. All proceeds will Sinead McNally from Dundalk has been announced as the winner of the Fresh Supermac’s Jingle Competition. She was selected from a shortlist of 9 entries have made the shortlist from over 500 entries. Sinead will get a one-thousand-euro cash prize plus a professional recording session at Windmill Lane.
Listen here –Â https://supermacs.ie/jingle/
THERE will be a Game of Thrones themed night on Tuesday July 18th in An Tain Arts Centre (Dundalk Town Hall) from 8pm -12. The night will consist of GoT board games, GoT fancy dress, lively debate, table tennis, food, hot drinks, soft drinks, prizes and much more. Don’t miss out! Non alcoholic social event, a good opportunity to meet new people in a more relaxed atmosphere. |