A Christmas Story in Lordship this Sunday
St Patrick’s GFC and Rampark Players will present ‘A Christmas Story’ this Sunday in the St Patrick’s GAA clubrooms in Lordship. The production involves over 65 children and promises to be a great...
View ArticleO’Brien’s Discount Store in Castlebellingham to cease trading after Christmas
O’Brien’s Discount Store in Castlebellingham have announced that they will cease trading after the Christmas period. The business will keep going, however, on a door to door basis with deliveries in...
View ArticleKeep track of Dundalk FC’s 2015 fixtures with Talk of the Town
2015 might be a few weeks away yet but the release of next year’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixtures yesterday has really whet the appetite of Dundalk fans for their league title defence....
View ArticleFrom the jungle to the town
From the jungle to the town… X Factor and I’m A Celebrity star Jake Quickenden was in Dundalk today. The singer, who was runner-up in I’m A Celebrity to Carl ‘Foggy’ Fogarty, stopped off in the...
View ArticleNew menu for Kieran’s Take Away
Kieran’s Take Away in Chapel Street has one of the best reputations for fast food in the town. Over the years the food, particularly the chicken, has been consistently good but in that time their...
View ArticleDundalk complete Finn signing
Dundalk FC have announced the signing of Ronan Finn from Shamrock Rovers. The midfielder, a former Irish U-21 cap, is the latest addition to Stephen Kenny’s squad ahead of the new season. Speaking to...
View ArticleAppeal issued for man last seen at Clarke Station in Dundalk
Seoirse Mac Gabhann An appeal has been issued to trace a 52-year-old missing man from Raheny in Dublin. Seoirse Mac Gabhann was last seen on Tuesday at approximately 3pm at Clarke Station in Dundalk,...
View ArticleO Fiaich now taking bookings for Spring evening classes
Graduates from a recent night class in O Fiaich. Back row – left to right: Padraig McGovern (Principal), Jean Watters, Damilola Rhoda Ogobamidele, Rita McDonagh, Sadie Ward McDermott (Adult Education...
View ArticleGPs asked not to refer patients to Lourdes Hospital
The letter to GPs Sinn Féin councillor Tomás Sharkey has learned that GPs in the area have been asked to stop referring patients to the Acute Medical Assessment Unit of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital...
View ArticleDundalk men in court following explosives find
Two Dundalk men appeared before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin yesterday in connection with an explosives find in Meath on Tuesday. The pair, both in their 40s, were arrested after Gardaí stopped...
View ArticleBody of man last seen at Dundalk train station is discovered
Seoirse Mac Gabhann The body of a missing 52-year-old Dublin man was found yesterday afternoon. Seoirse Mac Gabhann had last been seen on Tuesday, December 16, at approximately 3pm at Clarke Station in...
View ArticleVan set alight at entrance to Farndreg estate
Dundalk Fire Service were called to the scene of a small van on fire at the entrance to the Farndreg estate last night. The Gardaí also attended the scene of the blaze, which was brought under control...
View ArticleDundalk on Ice brings economic boost to town centre this Christmas
The success of this year’s Dundalk on Ice experience has led to an economic boost for the town centre this Christmas season. To date thousands of skaters, of all ages and expertise have taken to the...
View ArticleRotary Club of Dundalk to launch Tree of Remembrance in Earl Street this...
Oliver Nixon, president of Dundalk Rotary Club The Rotary Club of Dundalk will open up their annual Tree of Remembrance in Earl Street this evening, with the tree set to remain there until Christmas...
View ArticleThe Copper Kettle celebrates 10 years in business
Joan and Gerry Byrne of The Copper Kettle The Copper Kettle in the Clanbrassil Centre are celebrating 10 years in business this weekend with the popular restaurant set to open on Sunday to mark the...
View ArticleAdams expresses “grave concern” at overcrowding in Lourdes Hospital
The A&E of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is frequently overcrowded Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams TD has expressed his “grave concern” at the increasing numbers of sick citizens who are confronted...
View ArticleMcGahon commends Young Fine Gael for prioritising mental health
Cllr John McGahon (right) with President of Young Fine Gael Dale McDermott (left), at the launch of Young Fine Gael’s mental health policies In welcoming the launch this week by Young Fine Gael of two...
View ArticleDundalk Musical Society to host Jack and the Beanstalk next month
It wouldn’t be the festive season without the Dundalk Musical Society and this year the popular group are staging ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ in An Táin Arts Centre at the Town Hall from January 6th to...
View ArticleCandlelit vigil in aid of suicide victims in Dundalk this evening
A Light Up The Darkest Day Candlelit Vigil will take place at the Market Square at 7pm this evening. The event is being held to remember those who have lost their battle to suicide and their loved...
View ArticleWinter Solstice sun at Blackrock
Thanks to Gerry Malone for sharing this superb shot of the Winter Solstice sun at Blackrock yesterday.
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