Cooley Uplands project needs to be supported

A call for potential supports for the Cooley Uplands project was made at the Dundalk Municipal District meeting.

Cllr. Ruairi Ó Murchú put forward a motion asking for Louth County Council to examine potential supports for the north Louth project.

He told the meeting that the project was currently in need of funding for a major programme of bracken removal, but added that there were a series of initiatives which needed support.

An increase in common grazing areas was also being sought by the group behind the Uplands Project.

Cattle grids installed on mountains could reduce some of the fire risk in these areas, he said.

The project was also hoping to see speed restrictions in a number of areas reduced.

Cllr. Erin McGreehan told the meeting that it was ‘not an issue of Louth County Council not working with the Cooley Uplands project,’ but added that there were a number of initiatives being explored which would need support.

One of the key concerns was bio -diversity protection for the area, amid an increase in bio-diversity tourism.

There was, for example, said Cllr. McGreehan, some heather on the Cooley mountains which is unique to the area.

She added that it was understood this was ‘a really big project,’ which ‘multi-agency and multi-faceted’ saying it would be a very beneficial project for Louth County Council to engage with.

Cllr. Antoin Watters said he would support the project, but added that it was important to liaise with landowners who would be affected by any of the initiatives.

A council spokesperson said: ‘It is understood that the EU funding application for the project was unsuccessful, but Louth County Council officials will meet with the organisers to explore any possible assistance.’

The St. Patrick’s lotto draw took place at their club rooms at Lordship on Thursday night last, December 5, for a jackpot of €8,400.

The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 14 and 23 but no one matched these numbers to claim the top prize. There were no ‘match three’ winners and the five winners of the lucky draw were; Frances Rice, Aghmeen, c/o McCrystals; Sean Crilly, Ravensdale, c/o Crillys; Barry Ellis, Dawestown, c/o Lumpers; Audrey O’Rourke, Castlecarra, c/o Station House; Jim Hoey, Dromiskin, c/o Geoffrey Hoey.

This week’s draw is on Thursday December 12 for a jackpot of €8,600. Lotto tickets are available from committee members, Sheelan’s Shop, Crilly’s Shop, Station House Cafè, Londis Bellurgan, McCrystal’s Shop, Lumpers Bar or online. €2 a line or 3 for €5.

As Christmas fast approaches and you get stuck into the mince pies, Christmas parties and selection boxes, fear not, as Operation Bush4mation has you covered to get 2020 off to a healthy start.

Entering into its 7th year, Glenmore AC and Bush Parents Association are excited to bring some new elements to our 2020 venture. The programme commences on Monday 6th January and runs for four weeks, offering a broad range of activities to suit people of all levels of fitness who are over 18 years.

The choices on offer for 2020 include 0-5k walk, jog or run on the floodlit, all weather running track, pilates, yoga, zumba, bums n tums, simply cooking, and look good feel good.

New workshops on Saturday mornings at 10am include, art, mindfulness and flower arranging. We also make use of our stunning surroundings in the beautiful Cooley Peninsula and offer a weekly guided walk on Sunday mornings at 8.30am with ANAM Tours, meeting at Carlingford tourist office.

A very exciting New LIFT course Leading Irelands Future together, increase your levels of positive leadership skills facilitated by ANU Change, for more details check www.

The collection point for new toys and gifts as part of the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Toy and Gift Appeal in the Omeath area is Mulligan’s Corner House. All toys must be in by Wednesday December 11.

Carlingford Lough Artists, Patricia McAteer and Maura Muckian, are exhibiting Paintings, Prints, Cards, Calendars and more in Carlingford this December.

Their next exhibition is on Sunday December 15 at he Ghan House, Carlingford. Admission is free and all are welcome.

The Cooley Credit Union Annual General meeting will take place in St. Mary’s Hall, Cooley, on Monday next, December 16, at commencing at 8.30pm. There will be a free draw for cash prizes among those members who attend on the night.

Glenmore AC will be hosting the Goal mile on St. Stephen’s Day, Thursday 26th December at 11am at the Bush track. Why not come down and support this very worthy cause!

Greenfield and Glen United met in the special Christmas Cup competition organised during the Winter break in the North Louth Winter League.

The match took place at Muirhevna on Sunday last. Both teams had chances in the opening stages but it

The Cooley Kickhams Lotto draw took place on Tuesday night last, December 2.

There was a jackpot of €3,800 on offer but the numbers drawn were not matched and no jackpot winner emerged. The drawn numbers were 4, 21, 26 and 30. There were two ‘match three’ winners, Dermot O’Grady c/o Brian Rafferty, and A. Lennon c/o N. Rafferty who share the €100.

The jackpot for this week’s draw is €4,000.

The Cuchulainn Gaels lotto draw took place on Wednesday night last, December 4.

The numbers drawn were 5, 12, 14, and 22 but no one matched those numbers to claim the jackpot. There were three ‘match three’ winners, J. McKeown, T. Elmore and E. Hughes.

This week’s draw takes place on Wednesday December 11 in Howes Bar at 7pm. It has a jackpot of €20,000 and the new reserve jackpot is €2,200. Tickets are on sale in the following shops/businesses: Cafe Rosa, Cornamucklagh House, Granvue, Howe’s, Mace Omeath, Omeath Post Office, Omeath Fuels (TOP) and Sister Chips Chippy, Main St., Omeath. They are €2 per line or €5 for 3 lines. You can also play online.

Thank you for your continued support from Cuchulainn Gaels Lotto Committee.

Cúchulainn Gaels AGM will be held on Thursday December 12 in the Granvue Hotel, Omeath, at 8pm.

The club is currently looking for a manager for their senior team and any interested persons should contact the club through its Facebook page or through Chairman - Roddy McQuaid at 087 933 0149.

The Christmas Carol Service in the Parish of Lordship and Ballymascanlon takes place in St. Mary’s Church, Lordship, on this Tuesday December 10 commencing at 7.30pm.