This week’s Argus
This week’s Argus leads with the story that local water protestor Maeve Curtis may be set to run in the next General Election. There’s also news of 15 donkeys being dumped and the debate over Louth...
View ArticleRoche ladies to host table quiz this Saturday
Roche Emmets ladies team will host a table quiz this Saturday night in the Barleycorn Bar at 8.30pm. A team of four is €20 and all support for the event is welcomed.
View ArticleDundalk Outcomers produce superb video campaigning for Yes vote on May 22nd
Earlier today Talk of the Town pledged our support for a Yes vote in the forthcoming Marriage Equality Referendum on May 22nd. Incase you are wondering why you should vote yes, check out this superb...
View Article23-year-old arrested in connection with Dundalk murder five years ago
The late Seamus McMahon was shot five years ago this week A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Seamus McMahon in Dundalk five years ago. Mr McMahon, aged 41, was shot at...
View ArticleBridge Street Studios to host Eat Art Talk event tomorrow
Bridge Street Studios will host their third Eat Art Talk on Thursday at 7.30pm. The evening begins with wine and a buffet feast on the top floor of the studios. There will then be a talk and...
View ArticleQuantity of rubbish dumped at the Navvy Bank
A reader of the site sent us in this picture, which she captured on the Navvy Bank today. It shows a litany of rubbish dumped in one of the most scenic areas of the town. Rightly branded a “disgrace”...
View ArticleDundalk band Redtwelve nominated for RTÉ 2XM’s Song of the Week
Dundalk band Redtwelve have been nominated for RTÉ 2XM’s ‘Song of the Week’ for their track Get Away. In order to secure the ‘Song of the Week’ slot, they need your support though by logging on to the...
View Article23-year-old arrested in connection with Dundalk murder is released without...
The late Seamus McMahon was shot five years ago this week Gardaí last night released without charge the 23-year-old man they arrested in Dublin yesterday in relation to the murder of Seamus McMahon in...
View ArticleDamien Dempsey, Mundy and Duke Special to headline new Caravan of Love music...
Damien Dempsey, Mundy and Duke Special have been announced as the headliners for the Caravan of Love music festival in Gyles’ Quay from Friday September 11th to Sunday September 13th. Also set to...
View ArticleYour chance to feature in Jinx Lennon’s video for new single Water Meter Man
Local singer/songwriter Jinx Lennon will be recording the video for his new single ‘Water Meter Man’ this coming weekend and is encouraging locals to get involved. Anyone who would like to be in the...
View ArticleEnd of an era as Maxwell’s Terrace is to be demolished today
Maxwell’s Terrace It will be the end of an era at Maxwell’s Terrace on the Newry Road today as the development is demolished. In total five homes and the former Coogan’s shop, opposite the Lisdoo, will...
View ArticleLiam Adams begins appeal against sentence for raping his daughter
Liam Adams was sentenced to 16 years in jail in November 2013 A lawyer for Liam Adams said that a judge was not sufficiently clear in giving her final direction to the jury which found Adams guilty of...
View ArticleNew micro distillery earmarked for outside Dundalk
Newtowndarver is located close to Readypenny and Darver Castle A new micro distillery is being planned for Newtowndarver, outside Dundalk. Raymond Thornton has applied to Louth County Council for the...
View ArticleWedding band showcase in Cabra Castle this Sunday
A live wedding band showcase will be held in Cabra Castle in Kingscourt this Sunday from 3pm to 5pm. Hosted by www.myweddingband.ie, the showcase will feature The Texas Wildcats, The Urge and The...
View ArticleO Fiaich College triumph in Sky Sports Living For Sport project
Some of the students from O Fiaich College who took part in the Sky Sports Living for Sport project O Fiaich College in Dundalk have been announced as the overall winner of the Sky Sports Living For...
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Paddy Duffy and Aaron Lawless celebrate their recent election success Local men Aaron Lawless and Paddy Duffy were recently voted in as the new president and vice president of the Dundalk IT Students’...
View ArticlePaddy Clarke hosting National Portrait Week event this Saturday
National Portrait Week gets underway tomorrow with a local photographer Paddy Clarke in Jocelyn Street taking part. For just €25, you can receive a desktop sized portrait in a folder, with 100% of...
View ArticleFr Brendan Callanan appointed new administrator of St Joseph’s Redemptorist...
Fr Brendan Callanan Fr Brendan Callanan, CSsR has been appointed the new administrator of St Joseph’s Church in Dundalk. Fr Brendan was ordained a Redemptorist priest in 1972 before departing for...
View ArticleThree changes to Louth side for trip to Armagh
Louth have made three changes to the side which lost out to Tipperary a fortnight ago for Saturday night’s clash with neighbours Armagh in the Athletic Grounds. Derek Crilly, who hit a second half...
View ArticleDavid Keenan releases new video for ‘The Friary’
Local singer/songwriter David Keenan has released the video for his new single ‘The Friary’. Written about Anne Street’s best known location, it is the follow up to the hugely successful ‘El Paso’,...
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