O’Callaghan Insurances set to reopen on Stapleton Place
While all too often we hear of businesses closing in Dundalk, there may be one opening in Stapleton Place quite soon. Talk of the Town understands that O’Callaghan Insurances are set to reopen their...
View ArticleAll-Ireland Poc Fada finals this Saturday
The All-Ireland Poc Fada finals take place this Saturday on Annaverna. The 53rd running of the event, this year will also mark the 10th anniversary of the Camogie All-Ireland Poc Fada. Former...
View ArticleDundalk Schoolboys’ League make winning start in Milk Cup
Dundalk Schoolboys’ League won their opening game of the 2014 Milk Cup in Coleraine when they defeated American team Global Premier Soccer thanks to a Shane Gregory free kick just before half time....
View ArticleKirk describes latest PSO levy increase as unfair and unjust
Seamus Kirk TD Fianna Fáil TD for Louth Seamus Kirk says the latest increase in the PSO levy will put additional financial pressure on families across Louth. Earlier this week, the Commission for...
View ArticleGlyde Rangers to host Junior Louth’s Got Talent contest
Glyde Rangers GFC are set to host a talent show called ‘Junior Louth’s Got Talent’ in their clubrooms in Tallanstown in September. The first round of auditions will take place between 2pm and 4pm on...
View ArticleWork begins on Kearney brothers’ Dublin 4 pub
Work is underway at Bellamy’s at present to get it ready for its opening The Kearney brothers – Rob and Dave – have moved a step closer to becoming publicans after it was revealed that work has begun...
View ArticleDelayed payment for public service staff this morning
Bank of Ireland has confirmed it is experiencing technical difficulties which have resulted in funds not going through to the bank accounts of some civil servants, teachers and gardaí. The problem is...
View ArticleDowdallshill GF&AC golf classic next month
Dowdallshill GF&AC will hold a golf classic in Ashfield Golf Club in Cullyhanna, Co Armagh on Saturday August 30th. The four ball scramble is €120 to enter for a team and food will be served on...
View ArticleDundalk Dog Rescue to host annual Picnic in the Park event next month
Dundalk Dog Rescue will host their annual Picnic in the Park event at Ice House Hill Park on Sunday August 17th at 2pm. Kicking off at 2pm, this year’s event promises to be a memorable day out for...
View ArticleDundalk IT accommodation list now available
One of the on-campus accommodation units at Dundalk IT Students planning to attend Dundalk IT next year can start their search for accommodation now. The college’s accommodation list went live this...
View ArticleLocal MEP to host celebration night in Carrickmacross tomorrow
Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy will mark his recently election to the European Parliament with a celebration night this Friday at the marquee behind Fiddler’s in his native Carrickmacross. The night gets...
View ArticleGovernment confirm that Narrow Water Bridge project will not proceed
An artist’s impression of the Narrow Water Bridge The last remaining hopes of rescuing the Narrow Water Bridge project appear to be dead in the water after the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport...
View ArticleThe Market Bar prepares for Bank Holiday weekend Fiesta
The Market Bar in Clanbrassil Street are hosting an August Bank Holiday weekend Fiesta from Friday to Sunday. There will be food and drink specials over the course of the weekend as well as music from...
View ArticleKennedy Wilson pays €120m for Elliott loans and Marshes Shopping Centre
The Marshes US-based property investment group Kennedy Wilson announced yesterday that it had agreed to acquire the Elliott loan portfolio and the Marshes Shopping Centre in Dundalk for a combined €120...
View ArticleMoran encourages local families to speak up on nursing home standards
Senator Mary Moran Labour Senator, Mary Moran, is encouraging local people with family members in nursing homes to have their say on national standards for the care home sector. She was speaking as...
View ArticleBarry the first Dundalk motorist with an ‘N’ plate
Barry Kerr with his new ‘N’ plate after passing his driving test on the first attempt today Barry Kerr became the first motorist in Dundalk to secure the new ‘N’ plate after passing his driving test on...
View ArticleSportsman’s on the market for €350,000
The Sportsman’s The Sportsman’s Bar and Restaurant in Ravensdale has been placed on the market with an asking price of €350,000 with local estates REA Gunne Property. Located on four acres of land just...
View ArticleIFA call for reduction of property tax in Louth
In a submission to Louth County Council, Louth IFA Chairman Matthew McGreehan has sought a reduction in the property tax to reflect the level of services provided and to ensure that there is no further...
View ArticleAnnagassan 10k Coastal Run scheduled for next weekend
The Annagassan 10k Coastal Run will take place on Saturday August 9th at 11am. The race will be dedicated to middle distance Olympian and local legend Noel Carroll with registration now open at...
View ArticleBus Stop Bar sold
The Bus Stop Bar in Park Street has been sold. The public house, which also traded as Russell’s, has been on the market for some time with estate agents Property Partners Laurence Gunne. However, a...
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