Dundalk Relay for Life committee to host Candle of Hope Ceremony on June 21st

The Dundalk Relay for Life committee are holding a Mid Summer Candle of Hope Ceremony on Sunday June 21st in St Helena’s Park.

The event is a chance for you to remember those who have passed away to cancer and celebrate those you have won their battle with cancer, or to support those who are still battling the illness.

There will be some entertainment from 8pm with The Candle of Hope Ceremony starting at 10.30pm.

Candles will be on sale on the night for €5, with all proceeds going towards the Irish Cancer Society.

Bathers urged to avoid swimming at Bettystown beach

Those availing of the good weather in recent days have been warned not to swim at Bettystown Beach – a popular location for people in this area to visit.

Meath County Council have posted a notice on their website stating that bathers are advised not to swim at the beach due to an increase in the levels of bacteria found in a bathing water sample taken on Monday.

According to the council and the EPA:

To reduce the risk of illness, beach users should take the following precautions:

• Avoid swallowing or splashing water
• Wash your hands before handling food
• Avoid swimming with an open cut or wound
• Avoid swimming if you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system.

Higher levels of bacteria are usually short-lived and most bathers are unlikely to experience any illness.

For further information contact Meath County Council’s Environment Section on 046-9097200.

McConville charity match organised in aid of North Louth Hospice

Tommy McConville RIP

A charity football match in memory of the late Tommy McConville will be played on St Valentine’s Day, Friday February 14^th, in Oriel Park.

The McConville family, who collected a special merit award on their father’s behalf at last Friday night’s SWAI awards in Dublin, have announced that all proceeds raised from the event will go towards the North Louth Hospice.

The family praised the hospice staff for the “very special and loving” care they showed their father during his illness last year and are using the game to express their gratitude.

Further details on the match will be revealed closer to the date.

Tommy, a legend on the Irish football scene and in Dundalk, passed away last October following an illness.