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Niall O'Reilly of Glenmore AC, with Shaun McGrath and Andy Carter of Vale Royal AC, Cheshire, at the Trafford Athletic Stadium, Manchester, where he competed in the U-17 400m, finishing 4th, cementing the association between the club and Vale Royal.

Scouts take part in Medieval Day

MEMBERS of 8th Louth Slieve Foy Scouts, took part in the Carlingford Medieval Day last week. This is an annual fundraising day for the Scout Group who dress in Medieval style for the day and many thanks to all who contributed to the event. The group raised over € 1,500, which will be used to purchase much needed new equipment for the group and help with purchases of material for the soon to be launched new adventure programme.

Bridge Club re-opens

THE Carlingford Bridge Club re-opens after the Summer break on Wednesday evening, 8th September, in the Four Seasons Hotel.

Kickhams lotto reaches €12,800

THE Cooley Kickhams lotto draw took place in the club rooms at Monksland on Monday night last.

Challengers take to hills

THE hills of the Cooley Peninsula will be alive with weary trekkers when the Ireland Trailtrekker takes place on Saturday and Sunday next.

Conor breaks world record

LOCAL man Conor Brennan has been setting the headlines creating a new world record for distance travelled by sea on a paddle board.

ICA ladies were busy over summer

THE ladies of Blackrock ICA have been busy over the summer organising 'Rock of Ages', a one day inter-generational programme of activities as apart of Positive Aging Week between September 24th to October 2nd.

Garrett takes on trek challenge for Oxfam

GARRETT Mallon, |hairman of Cuchulainn Gaels GAA club, is | taking on the sporting challenge of his life this weekend as he walks 100km from Newcastle to Carlingford as part of the Oxfam Trailtrekker challenge.

Bumps and Babies group on the move

THE Bellurgan Bumps and Babies group are relocating from Bellurgan National School after a stay of almost 10 years.

History quiz

CARLINGFORD Lough Heritage Trust has organised a postal quiz in conjunction with the 8th centenary celebration of King John's Castle. There are three prizes, a 1st prize of € 5,000, a 2nd prize of € 300, and a 3rd prize of € 200. The entry fee of € 5 is payable by postal order or by cheque made out to Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust. The closing date for entries is Saturday, October 16th and the winners will be announced on Saturday October 23rd .

Young women join on cross border course

YOUNG Women from Ca r l in g fo rd , Mullaghbawn, South Armagh and Short Strand in Belfast came together to take part in a 10 week programme exploring the theme of Peace and Reconciliation.

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