RTÉ’s North East correspondent Richard Dowling has shared the following picture on Twitter of the new RTÉ studio in Dundalk IT.
The station moved last month from their old home on the Ramparts Road to a new studio in the local IT as part of a cost-saving measure by the State broadcaster.
RTÉ prepare to move to Dundalk IT (talkofthetown.ie)
A nine day walk called the St Brigid’s Way Pilgrimage will be held between Sunday July 7th and Tuesday July 16th.
Local women Dolores Whelan and Karen Ward are inviting people to join them on walking pilgrimage from St Brigid’s Shrine in Faughart, Co Louth to her monastic city in Kildare town.
Amongst the stops they will take in include Fairhill Ringfort, Mount Oriel, the Hill of Slane, the Hill of Tara, Clarkstown Enclosure and The Curragh of Kildare.
Brigid’s Way is an alignment of ancient and sacred sites in Ireland which stretches from Brigid’s Well in Faughart, County Louth to Kildare.
This alignment was discovered by former Dundalk Democrat editor Anthony Murphy and his co-author Richard Moore during research for their book ‘Island of the Setting Sun’.
The route passes through some of the most prominent sites of Irish pre-history and Christianity, including the Hill of Tara and the Hill of Slane, Mount Oriel, Beauparc Motte, Realtoge Moated site and ends very close to a ringfort in the Curragh of Kildare.
This alignment of sacred sites reflects the Cygnus (Swan) constellation which was prominent in the skies at the time of Brigid’s birth in the 5th Century AD and is its reflection on earth of a heavenly configuration.
It might have formed an ancient “sightline”, pointing out the place on the northern horizon where the cross-shaped swan constellation (Cygnus) was rising in ancient times.
The pilgrimage will set out from Faughart at 2pm on Sunday and people are invited to join for even one day only.
Full details of how to get involved and where to stay (if required) ca be found on www.stbrigidsway.ie
Louth boss Aidan O’Rourke clearly doesn’t think much of Lions coach Warren Gatland’s decision to leave Brian O’Driscoll out of the British and Irish Lions squad for Saturday’s crucial final Test with Australia.
At least Louth’s players will know their place is safe if the manager refers to their good character in future.
Source: Aidan O’Rourke (Twitter)
In this week’s Argus, there’s a report on a number of dead sheep that were found rotting on commonage land in a picturesque part of North Louth. There’s also a warning that people will die on the streets of Dundalk following the closure of The Gatehouse night shelter. There’s also reports on the retirements of two popular local teachers, while there’s all the reaction from Louth’s All-Ireland Qualifier win over Antrim on Saturday.
All that and more in this week’s Argus… on sale now!
Thanks to Kerri-Ann Woods for sharing this superb shot of the view of Carlingford Lough, as captured from the Long Woman’s Grave.
Source: Kerri-Ann Woods (Instagram)
The Army Bomb Disposal team says an object found in Ardee last night was not a hoax or viable device.
The item was found in a laneway off Tierney Street shortly before 9 o’clock last night.
A number of homes nearby were evacuated and residents were allowed return home after bomb disposal experts examined the object at around 11.10pm.
The bomb squad also attended a security alert in the Rathmullen Park of Drogheda in the early hours of yesterday morning, which was subsequently declared a hoax.
The new and revamped Studio 8 Nightclub at the Fairways Hotel will open its doors for the first time on Saturday August 3rd at 10.30pm.
The nightclub has been completely revamped in recent weeks and will feature a new VIP area and cocktail bar, as well as a stage for live bands.
The new venue will be open eight Saturday night and Bank Holiday Sundays.
Admission on Saturday nights is €5 before midnight and €10 after midnight.
Admission on a Bank Holiday Sunday – the next of which falls on August 4th – is €10 all night.
A live band will perform in the club each night from 10.30pm to 12.30am and this will be followed by a DJ until close.
Drinks promotions and specials have also been promised every night.
Previously: New nightclub to open in Dundalk
The Commercial Court has been told that a settlement has been reached between Dundalk musician Jim Corr and ACC Bank in relation to a judgment against the musician of €1.4m.
The bank secured the judgment in February 2011, after debts arose following the collapse of an investment business partnership involving Mr Corr.
He had claimed it was unfair that the bank was pursuing him for all the debt, when he had been involved in a partnership with two other men.
In cross-examination in May, lawyers for ACC accused Mr Corr of selling a property in order to put it out of reach of the bank.
The musician was due to face further questioning this morning, but the Commercial Court was told agreement had been reached between the parties.
Lawyers for the bank said the parties had had a “useful engagement” since the last hearing in May, and that details of an “agreement in principle” would be brought before the court this afternoon.
Amy Broadhurst with the tricolour
Current European Junior champion Amy Broadhurst added another European medal to her CV following a quarter-final win at the EU Women’s Senior, Youth and Junior Championships in Kezethey, Hungary today.
Dundalk southpaw Broadhurst edged out Turkey’s Urguya Us on a split decision to book her ticket into the last-four.
The front page of this week’s Dundalk Leader
In this week’s Dundalk Leader, Paul Byrne reports on the town’s growing drug problem, there’s an interview with Realt na Mara NS principal Mary Hession as she retires after 39 years at the school and there’s news of local protests following the releases of the Anglo Tapes.
Find all that and more in this week’s Dundalk Leader, which is available to read online from here.
People the length and breadth of the country have done little else today other than discuss Brian O’Driscoll’s exclusive from the British and Irish Lions squad for Saturday’s crucial final Test against Australia.
With that in mind, we thought this piece of advertising from local DIY store Hoey’s was worth sharing.
Previously: In the name of BOD…
Kilkerley Emmets will host their inaugural four-mile road race and fun run on Friday August 30th at 7pm.
The event will set off from the Kilkerley Emmets clubrooms and all are invited to get involved.
Further details are available from any committee member.
Local musicians Zoe Conway and John McIntyre are set to host their popular series of summer concerts in Carlingford’s Heritage Centre for a fourth consecutive year.
The husband and wife duo will perform between 4pm and 5pm each Sunday for six weeks from July 21st to August 25th, with a special guest appearing with them each day.
Amongst the guests this year include Riverdance composer Bill Whelan and Planxty star Donal Lunny.
Yesterday wasn’t a day that we reckon Jim Corr will look back on with much fondness.
Just moments after leaving the Commercial Court, where it was revealed he had reached a settlement over debts owed to ACC Bank, the above exchange occurred.
We reckon one member of The Corrs will be pushing for a reunion tour more than anyone in the coming months!
Source: Richard Chambers (Twitter)
Previously: Jim Corr reaches settlement with ACC Bank
This year’s Blessing of the Graves ceremony in St Patrick’s Cemetery in Dowdallshill will take place on Sunday July 21st.
That gives people just over a fortnight to get their loved ones’ graves ready.
Thanks to Sharron McQuaid for sharing this superb shot of Earl Street in years gone by. Clearly visible is the old Queen’s Hotel, which now lies virtually empty with the exception of a few offices, including that of local solicitor Catherine Fee. RQ O’Neill’s also forms a prominent part of the street – which was then open to traffic. It remained there until 10 years ago when it was gutted by fire.
Previously: RQ O’Neills to relocate from the Long Walk
Thanks to the good folk over at InstaDundalk for sharing this superb shot of the Enterprise parked at Clarke Train Station in Dundalk.
Source: SuperTed_Ed (Instagram)
Grace Fellowship in Dundalk
A local church has been granted planning permission by Dundalk Town Council to retain its facility at the North Link Retail Park on the Coes Road.
Grace Fellowship had converted the retain warehouse into a church that included a Starbucks coffee shop, school and function rooms.
The church was fined last February after the building was described as a “firetrap” by district court Judge William Hamill.
The case had come before the court after the county council brought a prosecution against Grace Fellowship’s Hassan Boyle, alleging that changes to the building had started without a commencement notice and without a fire safety certificate.
Work was carried out earlier this year to render the building fire safe after the facility was briefly closed down last December.
Grace Fellowship now has full permission for the facility, thus ensuring the future of their Coes Road headquarters.
The Louth County Board has announced that this year’s Louth Senior and Intermediate Football Championships have been postponed until the county side are finished competing in the All-Ireland.
The club championship had been expected to get underway this day week but will not now take place until Aidan O’Rourke’s side are eliminated from Qualifiers.
The junior championship will go ahead, starting on Friday July 12th, with a double header in Ardee featuring St Kevin’s v Dowdallshill and St Finbarrs v Hunterstown Rovers.
Louth will face Kildare in the next round of the Qualifiers in Newbridge at 7pm on Saturday July 13th.
Thanks to Sharron McQuaid for sharing this vintage shot of the old chip wagons parked on Clanbrassil Street, waiting to feed people leaving the pubs and dance halls of Dundalk.
The Sing Li van, albeit an updated version, can still be found parked at Park Street most weekends, outside the old Dunnes Stores but sadly McCourt’s and Jack’s Snacks are no longer around.
