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Dowdallshill Mothers and Others are New York bound Page 11
Carl to bid farewell to town following sale of Car-L-Parts Page 8
Wednesday, 18th June, 2025. Vol. 18, Issue 25 • 9A, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 932 0888 | Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
Ken’s legacy lives on James raises over €6k for Irish Cancer Society in memory of his late father By Paul Byrne
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RATHCOR native James McBride shed a tear as he completed his first ever 10K last weekend in the scenic surroundings of the Cooley peninsula. James was running the race in memory of his Dad, Kenneth McBride, who sadly passed away in March 2024 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year earlier just shy of his 60th birthday. Kenneth served as chairman of Glenmore Athletics Club from 2019 until his passing last year and his father Michael was one of the club’s founders in 1969, so the McBride name is truly woven into the fabric of the club. When he died, Glenmore AC paid tribute to him calling him ‘the heartbeat of our club’
“Kenneth’s commitment to our club was very evident from the start as an outstanding athlete, coach and mentor. In 2019 when the club celebrated 50 years, he took great pride in being involved with the commemorations and in the writing of “The Life & Times of Glenmore Athletic Club”. “He embraced the role of chairperson with great pride and enthusiasm. He generously gave his time supporting all levels of the club and constantly promoting athletics in the local area. He had so much left to do. “Kenneth, you are the heartbeat of our club and you will be sorely missed,” read the tribute from GlenNewly crowned Miss Ireland Caoimhe Kenny celebrates with her Dad Stephen ‘KIng’ more AC. Continued on Pge 2 Kenny, former manager of Dundalk FC and Ireland. Full Story Page 6.
The King and The Princess!