On Wednesday last the 2nd of December DkIT senior hurling team did us all proud by becoming

All-Ireland League Champions. This is the colleges first time since 1997 and only third time in the

Colleges history to win this competition, and of course they did it in style.

The match was played in Darver and whether it would go ahead was a

doubt in the beginning due to a very heavy fog, but just as the referee

blew his whistle to call in the captains the fog lifted and both teams were

ready for action. DkIT have come through some tough matches

recently, over coming Sligo by a goal and then seeing off Queens in the

semi final by a margin of 15 points. Going into the game neither teams

knew what to expect as they had not met each other before, but it was

obvious that they were both good teams, as they had reached the final.

I commend our lads on their hard work and dedication and we knew

they would not go down without a fight. This was evident from the minute

the whistle was thrown in, with all players making their presence felt and

stamping their identity on the game – DkIT were not going to lose this

one. We were first to get on the scoring with two fine score from Noel

Kirby and Peter Durnin. Pairic Keough was a rock at midfield, begin fouled on a number of occa-

sions off the ball and even got his Hurley broke due to one of the tackles.

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The continued pressure from midfield and the forwards showed the weak links in DIT‟s defence

and we capitalised with peter scoring three more points form play. Unquestionably the score of

the first half came from Derek Horan (centre back), collecting a pass from Padraig Kelly (podge)

to score off his weaker side, from his own 65 line, against a slight wind.

DkIT did allow DIT into the game slightly allowing them to score four points, which kept

them in touch. Our small lead may be due to a failure to capitalise on a number of frees earned,

and were unlucky a few times to hit the post. Credit to our boys they stuck with it, played as a

team and their dominance was evident with a number of DIT players getting booked.

Half Time; DkIT 0-6 DIT-0-4

In the second half Dundalk were taken a back slightly in the beginning with DIT scoring two

points, making things level. Our lads stuck with it and their hard work paid off when Durnin scored

a goal, getting us back on track. This had been preceded by a point from Danny Maguire.

Throughout the game Eoin Marsh fought hard and was fouled on a number of occasions, espe-

cially in the second half. Durnin took advantage by slotting to consecutive fees over the bar. Our

second goal came from a free in the 44 min by Derek Horan who launched it into the square, al-

lowing DkIT to hit the back of the net again. There is a discussion among the lads as to actually

who got the last touch – super sub Gavin Kerrigan or Danny Maguire???

Unfortunately in the second half our super free taker Durnin had to be replaced by blood substi-

tute Cian Dunne due to an injury on his hand. Cian immediately made a contribution, by catching

a pass and laying it off to the incoming to Danny, who expertly put it over the bar.

All this scoring would not have been possible without the Trojan work of the back line who kept

their forwards very quiet. Captain Michael Walsh led by

example as always, keeping his two corner backs Mark

Wallace, Joey Stenson in check and his half back‟s of

Podge Kelly, Derek Horan and Adrian Wallace. Of

course they were helped greatly by “the joker” James

Connolly, who again kept a clean sheet. As always Mal-

colm O‟Kelly made his contribution at midfield with the

last score of the game. Up front John Shiels and Darren

O‟ Hanrahan as always made their presence felt sup-

plying great ball into Durnin.

Credit to all the subs who came on they played their

part, and a special mention to two of our committee

members; Sean O‟ Docheartaigh and John Lawlor who

have been an important part of the team this past four

years. Congratulations to Michael Walsh on captaining the team and his excellent speech. He

gladly accepted the cup which was presented to him by Coilin Duffy.

Full time; DkIT 2-14 DIT 0-6

Special mention to Shane Darcy (legend) who has worked so hard for both Hurling and Camogie in the college and this was a well deserved reward for him to end this year. Hopefully the Champi-onship will bring him more rewards. Thanks to the GAA committee and to Diarmuid for all their hard work. To Jerry Dunne for helping Shane and stepping in to help manage the team when needed. Thank you to Louth county board for the pitch and to the grounds men for the excellent pitch conditions, to Quiggs our physio and most importantly to the man with the food Martin. Panel; James Connolly, Mark Wallace, Michael Walsh(captain), Joey Stenson, Padraig Kelly, Derek Horan 0-1, Adrian Wallace, Padraig Keough, Malcolm Doyle 0-1, Eoin Marsh, Noel Kirby 0-2, John Shiels, Danny Maguire 0-2, Peter Durnin 1-8, Darren O‟Hanrahan, Philip mc Govern, Cian Dunne, Michael Doherty, Sean Doherty, Gavin Kerrigan 1-0, John Lawlor, Vincent Walsh, David Deane, Edward Kirby, Darren Brennan, Chris Gallagher, Chris Smith, Colin Irwin, Niall Cleary, John Kellaher This has been a great year for DkIT hurling and hopefully it will continue to grow. Keep up the good work lads.

DkIT hosts ‘think tank’ on the Future. DkIT hosts ‘think tank’ on the Future.

On Dec 14th Dec DkIT invites members of the public, staff and students to give some time

to listening to, thinking and talking about the future. The event has a focus on embodying

practice and theories around sustainability.

The event aims to create some time to tease out some of the big issues of our time like sustain-

ability and citizenship for example. The day includes not just lectures but time for a World Café

where all participants can tease out their take on the opportunities and challenges of the future.

DkIT is delighted to have speakers such as Jonathan Healy and Gavin Harte here.

Jonathan Healy is an environmental economist and is currently a Senior Policy Analyst in the Na-

tional Competitiveness, Sustainability and Infrastructure Department in Forfás with responsibility

for environmental and infrastructural policy. He will talk about the Green Economy. This week

Forfas published a new report on Developing the Green Economy in Ireland. It suggests that a

move towards a Green economy could create up to 80,000 jobs in the next decade.

Gavin Harte has been is a high profile spokesperson on environmental and sustainability issues

in Ireland for many years. He was the founder of Ireland‟s first eco-village in Cloughjordan Co Tip-

perary. He has worked as an educator, a TV presenter and a musician and as national director of

An Taisce. Currently Gavin is working with homeowners to help them start Energy Smart Commu-

nities to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

It will be interesting to hear about how the University of Plymouth approaches big themes like

Sustainable Living. DkIT staff are also creating this event and offering their perspectives on

approaches and routes towards the future on topics ranging from energy sources, to global

development, to changing personal habits.

The event is free and you can book at www.dkit.ie/future. It will take place in the Nursing Building of DkIT and starts at 9.30 am on the 14th of Dec. Further information available from Stefanie Ratzky (stefanie.ratzky@dkit.ie).

Please check directions, maps, and parking details

on the DkIT website www.dkit.ie.

Please let others know about this event.

We look forward to talking with you.

Water Is Life: Amazzi Bulamu

School of Nursing, Midwifery, Health Studies and Applied Sciences

Lunchtime Seminars Programme 2009/2010

Time: 1pm to 2pm

Location: Room (TBC) Nursing Building.

The

seminars shall be open to the public

For further details please contact: Project Manager Ms. Arleen Folan

Email: arleen.folan@dkit.ie Tel: +353 42 9391016

Web: http://www.dkit.ie/waterislife

Date Name Title

Monday, 14th December (N122)

Dr. Kevin McGuigan, Dept of Physiology & Medical Physics, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland

„Solar Disinfection of Drink-ing Water - Saving lives with sunlight’

Thursday, 21st January Professor Richard Carter, Head of Technical Support, WaterAid

"Rural water supply: the challenges of achieving permanent service for all’

February 2010 Dr. Jean Clarke, School of Nursing Dublin City Univer-sity

Engaging in fieldwork: the insider, outsider debate'

March 2010 Prof. Martin Downes, De-partment of Biology, National University of Ire-land Maynooth

"Water and the Future of Food Supply"

April 2010 Dr. Paul MacArtain, CREDIT, School of Engi-neering, Dundalk Institute of Technology

‘Bioenergy and sustainabil-ity’

- Ireland's next generation chefs to give traditional Irish recipes a modern 21st century twist -

The Knorr Student Chef of the Year competition is back for a 13th year and this time Knorr has turned up the heat on its competitors with a challenge to reinvent age-old traditional Irish recipes. Old family favourites such as bacon and cabbage, coddle and Irish stew will be given a fresh twist of creative seasoning to produce modern, 21st Century Irish recipes that bear the distinguished hall-mark of traditional Irish cuisine that Ireland has become famous for. The competition, launched this week in the GMIT catering college in Galway, is open to all student chefs in catering colleges across Ireland and there have in the past been plenty of entrants and winners from Dundalk Institute of Technology. The high-calibre judging panel includes several talented chefs including Stefan Matz, the award-winning Head Chef at the five star Ashford Castle hotel and Galway's 'G' Hotel, Willie Somers, Unilever Food Solutions Executive Head Chef and Robert Dagger, Head of Dept Hospitality and Culinary Arts Hotel School at GMIT. To enter, students must create an innovative Irish recipe for both a

starter and main course, using a minimum of two Knorr catering products. Each entry will be evaluated on creativity, technique, workmanship, composition, presentation and the use of local Irish seasonal produce. Closing dates for applications is Friday, 22nd January 2010. The final student chef Final cooking showdown will take place in GMIT on Thursday, 11th February 2010. Commenting at the launch at GMIT, Executive Chef at Unilever Food Solutions, Willie Somers said, "The Knorr Student Chef of the Year competition has become a highly anticipated fixture in the catering college calendar and with more and more people applying for student chef places, we expect the calibre of entries and competition to be at an all-time high this year. By asking students to recreate Irish traditional recipes, we're looking to reinvigorate home-grown enthusiasm and passion for the types of unique, hearty foods that has helped put Ireland on the culinary map of the world. I'm excited about the creative twists on age-old favourite recipes - who knows 'bacon and cabbage' could become the most popular dish on restaurant menus across Ireland in the years to come!" Previous winners of the Knorr Student Chef have gone on to enjoy exciting careers in Ireland's food industry and the opportunity is there for students to follow in their footsteps. This year's competition is an ideal opportunity for chefs of the future to showcase their talent, love of food, creativity and innovation in front of leading food professionals. This year's top prize is a trip to the culinary capital of Germany, the Baden Württemberg region, where the overall winner will be treated to a feast of incredible culinary experiences including dinner in Schlosshotel Friederichsruehe, the world famous five star Michelin-starred restaurant. On their trip the winner will also get to go behind the scenes at Unilever's global R&D Centre of Food Excellence where they will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet some of the most creative chefs in the world who are responsible for creating the ingredient and food innovations of the future. Runners up in the competition will win a set of classic Wüsthof kitchen knives, a world famous brand of chefs' knives used by top chefs in professional kitchens. Students can get more details about the competition on www.unileverfoodsolutions.ie . Deadline for entries is 22nd January 2010 and judges decision on the shortlist is final.

Student competition seeks to boost Student competition seeks to boost

Irish recycling marketsIrish recycling markets

A government-funded body set up to reduce waste and stimulate recycling in Ireland is hoping to tap into the ingenuity of the country's students to build new markets for old materials. rx3, rethink, recycle, remake, formerly known as the Market Development Programme for Waste Re-sources, does for Ireland what WRAP does for the UK. In it's latest initiative, the organisation is asking students to turn trash to cash with the goal of highlighting the opportunities to be had working with waste materials and start changing the Irish mindset about waste. "The focus is to rethink how waste can be recycled to make new products," said Louise Connolly, materials manager for rx3. "By recycled we mean changing the physical property of the waste material so for example, it can be shred-ded, crushed or chopped. "This could then be made into a new product or perhaps just an intermediary product which would undergo a further process to make a final product. "Right now people don't appreciate for example that plastic bottles can make fleeces and yoghurt cartons toothbrush handles- however this is what happens with the waste we export." As well as receiving a cash prize, shortlisted entrants will have their ideas showcased at the Sustainable Innovation Forum which rx3 will be hosting in April 2010.

The competition is open to all students living in Ireland and details can be found on the rx3

website. www.rx3.ie

Trash to Cash Student Competition 2010

rx3 are now launching an exciting student competition seeking the following:

Category one: to demonstrate the most innovative use of recyclable materials.

Category two: to demonstrate a business idea that takes a waste resource and transforms it into something

of greater use and value. Entrants need to demonstrate how waste can be recycled to make new products

or services by turning every day waste into a commercially viable business proposition.

All entrants must work with at least one of the following materials: paper, plastic, organics, rubber, wood,

metals and glass.

Who can enter?

This is open to students of all colleges and any other person who has completed their formal studies in the

years 2008 and 2009. All entrants must be residents of the island of Ireland and be aged 18 years or older.

Students may collaborate across disciplines which means students are free to team up with students in

other colleges eg design colleges and business schools, engineering and/or science faculties

The Prize...

There will be monetary prize funding totalling €5,000 for the entire competition.

All shortlisted entrants work will be exhibited at the rx3 Sustainable Innovation Forum in April 2010 and

afterwards the work will be exhibited in public buildings around the country. Apply online at www.rx3.ie

DkIT 'B' Soccer team qualified for the national regional finals this week even though they were

denied victory by a very resilient Blanchardstown side last Wednesday.

Dundalk started off in the worst way possible, conceding within 5 minutes. A shot from just out-

side the area took a wicked deflection off Paul Drumgoole and caught Keeper McEvoy stranded.

1-0. Five minutes later Dundalk conceded from a corner kick where an unmarked Blanch

player was allowed to scramble the ball home after it fell kindly to him in the middle of the box. 2-

0. Six minutes later Dundalk went 3-0 down. A counter attack by blanch found their striker with

too much room and he curled a sweet left footed shot into the far top corner.

Time for DkiT to wake up.

After this, Dundalk finally got into the match and where creating chances but were unable to take

them. Both John Bingham and Ciaran Qualie went close. However, the move of the match which

started at the back with Brian Fitzpatrick clearance ended up with Zubi Isuguzo's shot being

matched by a good save from the eccentric Blanch keeper. Half time and Dundalk needed words

of inspiration if they where to claw back from this.

DkIT Soccer Team Qualify for Regional Finals

In the second half Dundalk started off brightly and putting plenty of pressure on a resilient Blanch

defense yet where unable to find the breakthrough through Bingham, Martin or his brother Leo.

Dundalk where then denied a stonewall penalty after the keeper hacked Leo Martin on the edge

of the area. Dundalk however did find the breakthrough through Vice-captain Adrian Rafferty af-

ter some neat play by Collie Nolan and a perfectly waited pass by Drumgoole. 3-1. Dundalk then

introduced Kevin Loughlin to the play, and after a superb interception from Simon Honan,

Loughlin found himself latching on to a pass from Bingham and curling the ball into the top

corner.3-2. It was all Dundalk in the final few minutes has they pressed for the equaliser they

desperately wanted but alas was not to be. Thinking that they were out of the competition, good

news soon spread that they qualified thanks to a better head to head record. The players would

like to thank all those who came out to support them during the game and hope it continues.

Once again, this squad has shown great character and from numbers 1-25 will hope to progress

even further!

Handel’s Messiah The Choir and Chamber Orchestra of DkIT Dept of Music and Creative Media will present Handel‟s Messiah, Part 1 in St. Joseph’s Re-demptorist Church, Dundalk on Thursday December 10th by kind permission of the Redemptorist Fathers. The 120 voice choir, the biggest in DkIT‟s history will also present a programme of Christmas music, including two new carols, one by Head of Department, composer Eibhlis Farrell, and the other by Roisín Crumlish, a second year student from Donegal, and winner of the inaugural Éamonn Ó Gallchobhair Prize in Composition. This award commemorates Dundalk born com-poser Eamonn Ó Gallchobhair who had such a seminal influence on the development of Irish music in the 20th century. It will be pre-sented by Rev. Clement Mac Mánius, also from Dundalk who was awarded an MA for his research on Ó Gallchobhair in DkIT in November. Messiah was chosen to mark the 250th anni-versary of the composer Handel, who visited Ireland in 1742 for the first ever performance of this iconic work, on the invitation of his friend Sir William Parsons of Birr Castle. The performance of Messiah will be introduced by the current Earl of Rosse who will speak of his family's association with Handel.

The performance is free of charge, and will start at 8.00pm. To reserve tickets please

contact Ann Coffey at ann.coffey@dkit.ie or 042 9354505.

The Twelve Days of Christmas (Paraphrased)

On the first day of Christmas,

The government took from me, Twelve days of work,

That I now must do for free.

On the second day of Christmas, The government took from me.

More of my wages, And called it a pensions levy.

On the third day of Christmas, The government took from me.

More of my self esteem And caused me great anxiety.

On the fourth day of Christmas, The government took from me.

All of my respect for them, And then gave me apathy.

On the fifth day of Christmas,

The government took from me. A good hospital in our town, The heart of our community.

On the sixth day of Christmas, The government took from me.

All my hope for the future, For my children, I have three.

On the seventh day of Christmas,

The government took from me. But not from the private sector, I‟m a public servant you see.

On the eighth day of Christmas, The government took from me.

And gave it to the bankers, And developers of property.

On the ninth day of Christmas, The government took from me.

Though not from wealthy tax cheats But my wages are P.A.Y.E.

On the tenth day of Christmas, The government took from me.

Faith in their governance And their general abilities.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,

The government took from me. All of my job satisfaction And sense of job security

On the twelfth day of Christmas, The government took from me. All the things I have listed here,

But will come back for more, I fear.

At this time of financial insecurity for the future

of Ireland. We the people serving our country-

men in the public service are being singled out.

We did not benefit from the Celtic Tiger unlike

our counterparts in the private sector. But we

are now being pilloried because we have stayed

loyal to our positions, in times of wealth among

others. Now that we are in times of poverty we

are to be made bear an

unfavorable share of the hardship.

Pairic Duffy 2nd December 2009

To register for the seminar and book To register for the seminar and book

your place in the workshopsyour place in the workshops

Use the web form at http://www.dkit.ie/future

Or

Contact Stefanie Ratzky at stefanie.ratzky@dkit.ie

As part of its Perspectives Series of Talks, DkIT and Drogheda Institute of Further & Higher Education are hosting a lunchtime lecture on ‘Bioenergy Potential in Ireland’. In this lecture Paul MacArtain of CREDIT DkIT, will discuss how Ireland has among the best growing conditions for bioenergy crops and forestry in Europe. The natural resources will be outlined and the potential for Ireland's bioenergy industry to develop will be discussed using European examples. Current Irish examples of bioenergy usage will be described along with the potential development of the industry here. Paul completed his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in the National University of Ireland, Dublin in 2004. He worked in industry until appointment as to CREDIT in 2006. His research interests include natural polysaccharides he is one of the Irish contacts on the INTERREG IVA supported BioMara project coordinated by the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Oban, Scotland focussing on marine bioenergy sources. CREDIT is the Centre for Renewable Energy and is the research centre responsible for the DkIT wind turbine on the campus. This is the first time DkIT has hosted a lecture in the series off campus. The College has strong links with Drogheda, many staff and students commute from Drogheda to DkIT each day. DkIT and DIFE are involved in a number of collaborative projects including the North East Further & Higher Education Alliance (NEFHEA). The current series of talks focus on the theme of sustainability. The talks are open to the public and information can be found at http://www.dkit.ie/speaker_series_2009

This talk in DIFE starts at 1.00 pm on the 15th of Dec and will

be held in Room B 1, Drogheda Institute, The Twenties, Drogheda.

Perspectives Series Talk in Perspectives Series Talk in

DroghedaDrogheda

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The DkItimes can exclusively report in the The DkItimes can exclusively report in the

identity of our mysterious new member of staff.identity of our mysterious new member of staff.

As lecturer Karen Dunne explained, the horse is As lecturer Karen Dunne explained, the horse is

called Troy and he is here to help the called Troy and he is here to help the

veterinary nursing students practice surface anat-veterinary nursing students practice surface anat-

omy, bandaging, taking xomy, bandaging, taking x--rays and the like, due to rays and the like, due to

his exceptionally cooperative his exceptionally cooperative

temperament!temperament!

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Precautions had to be taken today as it was announced Horse Flu was the next big

influenza virus on the rise"

Congratulations Dwayne Daly

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