Dundalk FC to be honoured with civic reception in May

A civic reception to honour Dundalk FC will be held in May.

The decision was made at the monthly meeting of the Dundalk Municipal District committee yesterday evening.

The club are set to be honoured for last year’s achievements, which included landing a first league title in 19 years, as well as securing the EA Sports Cup.

Stephen Kenny’s side begin their title defence this Friday night when they host Longford Town at Oriel Park. Kick-off is 7.45pm with the newly-formed Lilywhite Supporters’ Club set to sponsor the game.

Civic reception for Voice of Ireland winner Brendan in Carrickmacross this evening

Brendan McCahey

Voice of Ireland winner Brendan McCahey will be honoured with a civic reception in Carrickmacross tonight.

The 37-year-old landed the coveted title and record deal with Universal on RTÉ last night.

Brendan had been a favourite for the title for some time but ensured his success with an impressive performance of An Emotional Fish’s song ‘Celebrate’ alongside Jerry Fish.

He also performed a cover of The Strypes’ hit ‘You Can’t Judge a Book By The Cover’, which he had also sang earlier in the competition.

Hailing from Shercock in Cavan, Brendan is well known in local music circles having worked for a spell in Beat-It Music in Blackrock where he often sold guitars to his current Voice of Ireland mentor, Bressie.

Indeed, Brendan and Bressie were in the seaside village last week campaigning for support ahead of the final.

He has previously impressed on the show with covers of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Once In My Life’, Sam Smith’s ‘Stay With Me’ and the Roy Orbison classic ‘She’s A Mystery To Me’.

The civic reception begins at 6.30pm, with Brendan set to arrive just after 7pm.