Several businesses left without water on Francis Street due to burst pipe

Ruby’s is one of the businesses worst affected by the burst pipe

A burst water main has left a number of businesses in the Francis Street area of Dundalk without water just a week before Christmas.

The problem arose after a pipe was burst by Irish Water workers, with businesses notified of the problem this morning.

Irish Water insist the problem will be rectified by 7pm this evening but this is likely to cause major problems for the likes of Ruby’s Tea Rooms and, in particular, hair salons Déjà vu and The Hair Shop who rely heavily on water for their day-to-day trade.

Charity night organised in Dundalk in aid of Crumlin children’s hospitals

A charity night in aid of the Children’s Heart Centre and Ronald McDonald House in Crumlin will take place in Clan na Gael hall next Friday at 9pm.

The event has been organised by local couple Kieran Conachy and Leanne Gallagher as a thank you to staff for the support shown to them since the birth of their baby boy, Shea, seven months ago.

Born in April this year with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, where the chambers valves and blood vessels on the left side of the heart are not properly formed, Shea has needed highly specialised treatment to overcome these early challenges.

Now his parents Kieran and Leanne are fundraising for the charities and organisations which have been at the centre of their son’s life.

On the night there will be performances from Voice of Ireland winner Brendan McCahey and local dance group, Crystal Ice.

There will also be a raffle for over €2,000 worth of prizes with one lucky person winning a meet and greet with former Westlife star Nicky Byrne on his 2FM radio show.

Tickets, priced €10, are available from Deja Vu hairdressers in Francis Street or Fatima Stores in Fatima Court.

Alternatively contact 087-3865650.

Deja Vu relocate to new premises on Francis Street

Inside the new salon

Deja Vu Hair and Beauty Salon in Francis Street have recently relocated across the road from its former premises beside Seven’s Cabs to the former Mise Beauty shop at 6 Francis Street.

The new salon opened its doors last week with the hair design business now catering for the likes of make-up and nails as well.

The salon is run by sisters Eileen Conway, Deborah Wynne and Nicola Gallagher and has been in operation since 2008.

For further details call 042 9331952.

Teenage disco in Deja Vu this Friday

 

A teenage disco will take place in Deja Vu nightclub this Friday at 8pm.

A battle of the DJs will take place on the night with the event open to all those aged 13-17.

Deja Vu is the former Studio 8 nightclub at The Fairways Hotel, which reopened at the weekend under the management of Paul McGee.