Jimmy’s turns three this weekend

Jimmy’s Bar in Park Street is three years open this weekend and to mark the occasion they are having a party.

On Saturday, they will be showing the Champion’s League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid followed by music from Simon O’Driscoll at 9.30pm and DJ Baz from 11pm.

Then on Sunday from 4.30pm I’m A Rocker with Francis Higgins will be performing while there will also be a free BBQ from 4-6pm.

All are invited to join in with Vincie and friends as Jimmy’s celebrates making it to three.

O’Connor completes London Marathon in aid of children’s charities

Stephen O’Connor with Michael Owen

Local businessman Stephen O’Connor completed the London Marathon at the weekend in a time of 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Stephen, a former Louth GAA PRO, was running the race in aid of the Clic Sargent Children’s Cancer Care and The Children’s Respite Home in Lordship.

The O’Connor & Co Insurance Loss Assessors boss had raised thousands of euro since the start of the year for each charity and will be making a presentation to both shortly.

As part of the day, Stephen also got a selfie with former Liverpool, Real Madrid, Man Utd and England striker Michael Owen.

Well done Stephen!