Dundalk is cleaning up its act
Dundalk is cleaning up its act. That’s according to the latest survey from the business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL). The survey found that Dundalk was the 20th cleanest town in the...
View ArticleGorman clinches Summer Cycling League
Gary Gorman takes the win in the final round of the league and with it the league title Thursday last saw the curtain fall on the 2014 FPM Accountants Summer Cycling League. Over 18 Thursday’s since...
View ArticleNursing courses record points increases at Dundalk IT
Nursing courses were the only subjects to see point increases at Dundalk IT in the first round of CAO offers published this morning. The course that requires the highest number of points in the college...
View ArticleFuneral of Kenneth Fagan to take place this afternoon
Kenneth Fagan RIP The Funeral Mass will take place later this afternoon of Kenneth Fagan, whose body was found last Tuesday night in the Lennon Melia area. The 23-year-old from Ashling Park had been...
View ArticleBig Mountain to bring hit show to the US
Jane Kelly and Philip McGovern of Big Mountain Productions Dundalk-based television production company Big Mountain Productions has got one step closer to bringing RTE hit Craft Master to US audiences....
View ArticleButterflyz and Angelz on the move
Local wedding store Butterflyz and Angelz closed their premises in Park Street on Saturday ahead of their relocation to the Flurry Bridge Business Park, off the M1 at Junction 20 Jonesborough....
View ArticleMatthews Coach Hire to move from Parnell Street stop from next Monday
Matthews Coach Hire are advising passengers that from next Monday August 25th they will not be using the Parnell Street stop in Dublin. Instead, services from Dundalk, Drogheda and Bettystown will...
View ArticleBoland disappointed with manner of Cardinal Brady’s retirement
Brendan Boland’s book ‘Sworn to Silence’ Local abuse victim Brendan Boland (53) has expressed disappointment at the manner of Cardinal Sean Brady’s retirement as Archbishop of Armagh and Catholic...
View ArticleMcMillan goal rescues a point for Dundalk in Sligo
A last gasp goal from David McMillan rescued a 1-1 draw for Dundalk against Sligo Rovers in The Showgrounds last night, keeping the Lilywhites four points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier...
View ArticleFun for all at Gyles’ Quay
Thanks to Ciaran Crawley for sharing these pictures from the Gyles Quay Fun Day at the weekend. The pictures show some of the more colourful characters on the day including Superman and an Oompa...
View ArticleThis week’s Dundalk Democrat
This week’s Dundalk Democrat leads with the story of the recent death of teenager Conor Byrne with the paper claiming that the HSE is refusing to answer questions surrounding his sudden passing....
View ArticleHigh Court due to rule on McKevitt release bid
Michael McKevitt The High Court will decide today if it will deal with a freedom application by jailed IRA leader Michael McKevitt before a Supreme Court hearing on remission on Friday. Mr Justice...
View ArticleBack to school disco in the Fairways this Sunday
A Back to School teenage disco will take place this Sunday night from 6pm to 9pm in Studio 8 in the Fairways Hotel. The event is aimed at 7 to 12 year olds and admission is €5.
View ArticleMemorial Mass for those who have died from suicide in Dundalk
A Memorial Mass for those who have died from suicide will take place on World Suicide Prevention Day – Wednesday September 10th – at 7.30pm in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Ard Easmuinn. The event...
View ArticleDundalk FC Annual Poker Classic details revealed
The Dundalk FC Annual Poker Classic (Draw Poker) takes place on Sunday 28th September, at 6pm in the Lisdoo. Tickets for this year’s event are priced at €50; with €5 buy ins and a €10 top up....
View ArticleDoctor’s surgery could be demolished
The surgery at 33 Castletown Road, beside Castletown Glass and opposite the Beehive shop A doctor’s surgery on the Castletown Road could be set to be demolished to be replaced with a new retail unit...
View ArticleKerr believes Dundalk have the “belief” to take title
Former Ireland boss Brian Kerr believes Dundalk’s tendency to score late goals can give them the “belief” needed to go on and claim the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title this season. The...
View ArticleMeanwhile, at the Market Square
Some young lads have been taking part in the Ice Bucket Challenge. Forgot their clothes too it seems!
View ArticleSOSAD car boot sale this Sunday
Local suicide prevention group SOSAD will hold a car boot sale this Sunday evening in McEvoy’s car park on Bachelor’s Walk. The event gets underway at 11am and all support is welcome. For further...
View ArticleGathering of old friends in Knockbridge
The Knockbridge Community Initiative will host a ‘gathering of old friends’ this coming Wednesday from 11am to 12.30pm at Stephenstown Pond. You are invited to come along on the day for tea/coffee and...
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