Piloxing Barre masterclass in Dundalk this Saturday

Letterkenny-based SM Fitness will host a Piloxing Barre masterclass in Dundalk this Saturday.

The two hour double header gets underway from 10am at the Community Centre in Blackrock with master trainer Eva K Moltrasio and guests Heather Marie Gordon and Sarah Marie McDevitt.

All are welcome to attend with further details available by calling 086 790 0554 or visiting www.smfitness.ie

Number of items stolen from Muirhevnamor Community Centre

Muirhevnamor Community Centre

A number of items of equipment were stolen during a break-in to containers at the Muirhevnamor Community Centre last night.

Amongst the items taken were petrol lawnmowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, as well as other equipment..

A spokesperson for the Community Centre described the equipment as “very valuable to servicing our community.”

Anyone who knows of anything about the break-in or who hears of people trying to sell the items on is asked to contact either the Community Centre on 042 9357230 or Dundalk Garda Station on 042 9335577.

A reward has been offered for the return of the items.

Sinn Féin launch Gaza Toy Drive

JJ Quigley of Sinn Féin

Louth Sinn Féin has established a number of drop off points for those who wish to donate items to aid the children of Gaza.

Spokesperson for the party, JJ Quigley said: “We are asking everyone to search their homes and hearts and give generously to the Gaza Toy Drive. Our local councillors and I have been approached by lots of people who are outraged and feel helpless at what is happening in Gaza especially to the children. We all have items in our homes that we don’t use and instead of disposing of them why not give them to the children in Gaza.”

Quigley – who narrowly missed out on a seat on Louth County Council in the recent local elections – said: “There is a ship going from Ireland, England and Denmark at the end of August to Gaza and we need to fill it with essential supplies. We have organised several drop off points throughout County Louth and ask that you donate what you can over the next couple of weeks. We need to have everything boxed up and in Dublin before the ship goes.”

The items needed are:

• First Aid kits; bandages, dressings and plasters
• Nappies, cotton wool, baby wipes
• Toys and books for all ages
• Children’s bikes with pump and repair kit if possible
• Clothes for babies and children up to 18 years old.

Sinn Féin ask that you don’t donate cream liquids or tablets. If you wish to donate money, they ask that you purchase some of the above items and then donate them.

The collection points are:

• Community Centre, Muirhevnamor (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)
• Redeemer Family Resource Centre, Ard Easmuinn
• Office of Gerry Adams TD, Crowe Street, Dundalk
• Long’s Pub, Grange, Carlingford
• Office of Gerry Adams TD, West Street, Drogheda (Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm)

“We really appreciate anything you can spare,” said Quigley

The Dance Kids gearing up for Anything Goes

An Táin Theatre is the place to be on Friday the 20^th and Saturday the 21^st of June when the Dance Kids unveil their latest show ‘Anything Goes’.

Never ones to sit still, the Dance Kids have been rehearsing for ‘Anything Goes’ since January, and have promised that this year’s show will be a perfect night out for all the family, with performances to suit all ages.

The talented dancers aged from just four years of age are promising to stage a ‘show-stopping performance’ of the hit classic, ‘Mary Poppins’, as well as many favourites from ‘The Muppets’ and ‘Calamity Jane’.

The night of entertainment will also include hit songs from ‘Little Mix’, ‘Teen Beach Movie’ and Olly Murs. If that wasn’t enough An Táin Theatre will then be transformed into the Emerald City where Glinda and Elphaba perform to the favourites from the Broadway musical ‘Wicked’.

“We are so excited about this year’s show ‘Anything Goes’,” said Freda Hearty.

“Everyone has worked so hard, these kids are so talented and they really know how to put on a show-stopping, first class performance. After the huge success of our sold out Christmas show ‘Jingle All The Way’, ‘Anything Goes’ is going to be the show of the year and is not to be missed. Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.”

‘Anything Goes’ takes place in An Táin Theatre, Dundalk, on the 20th and 21st of June and is not to be missed. Book your tickets today at An Táin Theatre’s box office on 042 9392919.

The Dance Kids also have two exciting summer camps planned, which take place in Kilkerley Community Centre from the 14^th – 18^th of July and in Inniskeen from the 28^th of July until the 1^st of August.

Participants will take part in a number of exciting activities such as dance, costume making, singing, drama, sports, arts and craft and much more.

The summer camp is open to children of all ages and limited places are now available.

Contact Katie on 0830090297 for more information.

New community centre for O’Hanlon Park

Secret Millionaire John Fitzpatrick with members of the O’Hanlon Park Boxing club, who will benefit from the new community centre if and when it is built

The O’Hanlon Park and Hillview Residents’ Association have applied to Dundalk Town Council for planning permission to demolish the existing community centre in the estate and to replace it with a new centre more suitable to their needs.

The proposed new development will be 391sq m in floor area and the overall height of the building will be 7.745 metres.

It will accommodate the local boxing club, amongst others, having gained extensive exposure from featuring on RTÉ’s Secret Millionaire with New York hotelier John Fitzpatrick still fundraising for the area.