DUNDALK’S FREE NEWSPAPER
Wednesday, 12th March, 2025. Vol. 18, Issue 11 • 9A, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 932 0888 | Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
‘Dutch’ of class from superstar Kate Dundalk athlete makes history in the Netherlands By Paul Byrne 24-YEAR-OLD Kate O’Connor took a huge leap forward in her athletics career with a magnificent bronze medal winning performance at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. The Belfry Gardens native and former St Vincent’s student had already introduced her talents to the world stage three years ago when she claimed silver for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. But on a memorable Sunday for Irish athletics, O’Connor showed she has improved immeasurably over the last couple of years as she made his-
tory by becoming the first Irish athlete to win a senior multi-events medal. The Pentathlon consists of five events and O’Connor managed to shatter her own Irish Pentathlon record with a total of 4781 points, achieving personal bests in four of the five events. She began the competition running 8.31 in the 60m hurdles, before overcoming a sticky start in the high jump where she failed twice at 1.75m before clearing it on her final attempt. After that scare she went on to clear 1.84m which put her well and truly in the running for a medal. The third event saw her throw 14.32 metres in the shot put before yet another personal best A delighted Kate O’Connor celebrates her bronze medal with father of 6.27m in the Long Jump. and coach Michael O’Connor. Pic Credit: Athletics Ireland. Continued on Page 2
HOME INSURANCE IN DUNDALK HAS JUST GOT CHEAPER! Some of our quotes are 60% cheaper than last year Check out our sample prices
Building/Contents...................................................Our Price €200,000/€20,000..................................................€245 €300,000/€30,000...................................................€335 €400,000/€40,000..................................................€399 €500,000/€50,000................................................. €499 T’s & C’s apply. Quotes apply to new business only. Single payment only for full premium amount. 3 years claim free. Offer ends 31st March, 2025.
Paddy Greene, QFA
Sinead McAvinney, QFA
YoMo, Thomas Street, Dundalk. Call now on 042-9340660. AJP Consultancy T/A YoMo is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.