Felda Health Fitness and Spa on the Dublin Road are hosting a Strut the Floor Up for Comic Relief event this Sunday.
The free event is part of Red Nose Day and gets underway at 12 noon.
It is one of a number of events being held around the country in aid of Comic Relief and all are welcome to attend.
A campaign has been launched to turn Dundalk purple as part of Today FM’s Shave, Dye or Oh My fundraiser in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.
Organiser Orla Crilly, from Pearse Park, is asking all hairdressers and barbers in the town to participate in the event on Thursday March 12th.
Each business is being asked to dye the hair of at least 10 people purple on the day.
Amongst the hairdressers signed up so far are Monet on Dublin Street, The Grafton Barber in the Marshes, Signature Hair in Clanbrassil Street, The Works at the Market Square, Charlie’s Barbers and Chaplin’s in the Clanbrassil Centre and Felda.
Already signed up to get dyed are Spirit Store staff Alan Anderson and Brian Loughran and John Doyle of The Fane Bar.
Anyone who wishes to get involved can contact Orla at 087 2797901. Donations can also be made online here.
A small fire broke out in the spa of Felda on the Dublin Road yesterday afternoon.
Two engines, one from Dundalk Fire Service and another from Ardee, and two ambulances attended the scene but the fire was not serious in nature and the centre reopened later that evening.
No one was injured in the blaze.
One of the homes in Knockshee
The showhouse at Knockshee in Blackrock will be open this Sunday and next Sunday, June 1st and 8th, from 2pm to 4pm.
All interested parties are invited to come along on either day.
Knockshee is located on the Old Golf Links Road, opposite Felda.
A local dancer has become a YouTube sensation after a video of her dancing in the crowd at Sunday’s One Direction concert in Croke Park went viral in the last few days.
Emmanuella Salako was at the concert with Dublin-based Abdul Ibraimoh when they decided to dance along to the Beyonce track ‘Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)’.
Their moves were captured by a fellow concert goer and have since generated over 40,000 views on YouTube with the pair even engaged about media appearances on the back of it.
Living just off the Avenue Road, Emmanuella is well known in Dundalk for her work with the Crystal Ice dance group. She also runs hip hop classes from her studio at the Northlink Retail Park in Dundalk, while she also holds classes at Felda on the Dublin Road.
A former Miss Nigeria Ireland, Emmanuella has also worked as a radio presenter but after gaining such huge publicity in the last few days bigger and better things may lie ahead.
Check out the pair busting their move above.
Emmanuella with One Direction’s Niall Horan after the gig
Sean Loughrane, who will be making his Rás debut on May 18th, finishing stage 2 of the Tour of Ulster, ahead of Ciaran Power, Rás winner in 1998 and 2002
Slieve Gullion
A registration evening will take place in Felda from 5pm to 8pm today for a charity event aimed at create a chain of people up the summit of Slieve Gullion mountain on Sunday May 4th.
With support from family, friends and the general public, South Armagh men Owen Reel and Mickey Treanor are hoping the imaginative idea can raise money for four particularly worthy charitable causes close to home.
Newry and Mourne Diabetic Group, Southern Area Hospice, Musgrave Orthopaedic Unit and the Royal Victoria Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit will all benefit from people’s participation in what sounds like a fun event.
“It should definitely be a memorable day, which can not only raise funds for the four charities but generate a bit of community spirit and create a spectacular sight,” enthuses former Meigh man Owen.
“Our plan is that the event will be held on the morning of the first Sunday in May and we want to create a chain of hands through the summit of the mountain,” explains Armagh GAA kitman Mickey Treanor.
“We’re appealing for all local people to come along and support this worthwhile event. It’s open to all regardless of physical fitness level or mobility as we can slot everyone in where it suits them.
“From initial informal contacts we’ve already got some well known sportspeople expressing an interest in getting involved and I’ve no doubt some of those will be volunteering to go further up,” said Mickey.
The fee for participating in this fun fundraiser is £10 per adult, £5 per child or £30 per family.
“The particular charities are all causes close to our own hearts for various reasons and they’re easy to identify with for the vital work which each is involved in,” said Owen.
“This event is a chance to raise some money to support that work while having a lot of fun in the process. It’ll be a healthy way to spend an early summer’s day out in the fresh air and a great family-friendly social event.”
Anyone who cannot make tonight’s registration event can look the event up on Facebook or attend registration in the Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry on Saturday from 9am to 6pm or in Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry on Tuesday April 29th from 2pm to 5pm or on Friday May 2nd from 9.30am to 12 noon.
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Cuchulainn Cycling Club Dundalk will shortly launch a new women’s only league for 2014.
The league will run every Tuesday evening over eight weeks from Tuesday 6th May and is suitable for women of all abilities from true beginners to advanced racing cyclists since it is handicapped to reflect ability and experience.
Entry is free and you can register on the first night but you must have a Cycling Ireland club competition licence to participate. This is available online at www.cyclingireland.ie
The first night is a five mile time trial from Felda to Castlebellingham and over the next three weeks the club will race on an out and back circuit to Dunleer, covering approximately 30km.
They then plan a 10 mile time trial on week five, followed by two weeks racing a tougher Ravensdale circuit before returning to the Dunleer route to complete the programme of races.
Cuchulainn have been running this league for four years now and have enjoyed inviting local women and girls as well as riders from other clubs including Newry Wheelers and Bohermeen CC. The atmosphere is friendly and sociable with a focus on improving cycling skills and fitness. Most importantly the post-race coffee and chat is always fun!
The club meet every Tuesday evening at 6.30pm at Felda Gym on the Dublin Road and go for a spin to prepare for the league so why not come along and give it a go?
See www.dundalkcycling.com for details or Cuchulainn CC women on Facebook
Cuchulainn Cycling Club are to hold a six week introductory session to cycling in groups next week for people new to cycling and for those who cycle and want to participate in club spins.
The next group runs from Wednesday April 16th to Wednesday May 21st, departing Felda each night at 6.30pm.
New riders are welcome at any time with further details available from Sé Weston at 087 1773175.
Further details on the club and their activities can be found at www.dundalkcycling.com
A table quiz in aid of the Zambian Open Community charity will take place in Dundalk Golf Club this Saturday at 7.30pm.
A group of teachers from across Ireland, including Dundalk, will travel to Zambia later this year to teach in the community and the quiz is aimed at supporting their efforts.
A table of four costs €20, with a number of prizes on offer including three months membership to Felda and vouchers for meals in local restaurants.
All are welcome to attend with further information available from Paul on 087 7571080.
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