Punters’ to host charity greyhound derby night this Friday
Punters’ Bar on Park Street will hold a charity greyhound derby night this Friday in aid of the Make A Wish Foundation. The first race gets underway at 9.30pm. There will be six semi-final races and a...
View ArticleLouth the seventh most expensive county to rent in
Louth is the seventh most expensive county in Ireland to rent a property in. That’s according to new figures from the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB), which show that the average monthly...
View ArticleCV workshop in County Library next Wednesday
Dundalk Library The Louth County Library in Dundalk is hosting a workshop on Wednesday April 29th at 11am entitled ’15 Steps to Create A Winning CV’ Anyone who would like to attend can book their place...
View ArticleRussell’s Saloon opens its doors
The new staff of Russell’s pictured on their opening night last night The renovated and rejuvenated Russell’s Saloon opened its doors last night. The pub at 28 Park Street, also known as the Bus Stop...
View ArticleLouth Land League hold twice weekly day centres in Dundalk
The Louth Land League will hold a day centre every Monday and Thursday in the Redeemer Family Resource Centre in Dundalk. The group, who also hold clinics on the same days in the Rathmullen Community...
View ArticleDundalk IT received almost €20m in funding last year
Dundalk IT received almost €20 million in funding for the Higher Education Authority last year. The figure was revealed following a parliamentary question from Deputy John Halligan TD to the Minister...
View ArticleHamilton first home in Dundalk 10k
Paddy Hamilton of Slieve Gullion Runners was the convincing winner of last night’s Dundalk 10k. He finished in a time of 31:31, more than a minute ahead of runner-up Brian McCluskey of North East...
View ArticleNo other suspects in Ciara Breen disappearance
Ciara Breen has been missing since February 1997 Gardaí insist there are no other suspects in the case of the disappearance of Dundalk teenager Ciara Breen 18 years ago. A man in his 50s was arrested...
View ArticleYes Equality bus in Dundalk today
The Yes Equality bus will be arriving in Dundalk later today. The bus is travelling around the country to promote a yes vote in the forthcoming marriage equality referendum on May 22nd. It will be in...
View ArticleWilliamson’s Mall sold at auction for €1,175,000
Williamson’s Mall in Dundalk sold at auction earlier today for €1,175,000. The retail units, which front onto Francis Street and the Ramparts, went under the hammer at the Allsop auction in the RDS...
View ArticleLouth hurlers paired with Armagh in Nicky Rackard Cup
Louth hurlers will face a tricky trip to face Armagh in the opening round of the Nicky Rackard Cup on Saturday May 2nd. A victory in that game would put the Wee County into the semi-finals, while a...
View ArticleDundalk FC boss Kenny signs contract extension with the champions
Stephen Kenny Dundalk FC manager Stephen Kenny has signed a new contract at the club The one year deal will see the 43-year-old remain on as boss until the end of the 2016 season. Kenny became manager...
View ArticleDundalk FC to honour 1995 league winning team
Dundalk FC have confirmed that they will be inviting the 1995 league-winning team back to Oriel Park in the coming weeks for a special function marking their achievement. It was this day 20 years ago...
View ArticleCar burnt out on Armagh Road overnight
The car alight last night A car was burnt out on the Armagh Road outside Dundalk last night. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances and have asked anyone with information on the vehicle to contact...
View ArticlePlans for new Dundalk school moves a step closer
An artist’s impression of the new school Plans to build a new post primary school in the centre of Dundalk moved a step closer yesterday after the news emerged that Louth County Council had secured a...
View ArticleAlltech buys Ridley for €400m
Dr Pearse Lyons US firm Alltech, which was founded by Dundalk native Pearse Lyons, has agreed to pay almost €400m to buy a Minnesota-based animal nutrition firm. Alltech, which has interests ranging...
View ArticleDundalk RFC aiming for senior status tomorrow
Dundalk Rugby Club will play arguably the most important game in their history tomorrow when they travel to Kilternan in Dublin to take on De La Salle Palmerston in the All-Ireland League...
View ArticleOld Garda Barracks at Dromad to be demolished in place of new café, deli and...
The old Garda Barracks and Half Door Restaurant The old Garda Barracks at Dromad is set to be demolished as part of a plan to open a new café, deli and shop close to Junction 20 of the N1 at...
View ArticleSt Joseph’s NS visit Leinster House
Students and teachers from St Joseph’s National School in Muirhevnamor visited Leinster House yesterday. They were greeted on the day by local Senator Mary Moran, who said: “I was delighted to welcome...
View ArticleGo ahead given for expansion of Marshes store ahead of H&M arrival
The Dorothy Perkins/Burton store in the Marshes will be converted into a H&M this summer Plans to expand the existing Dorothy Perkins/Burton store in the Marshes Shopping Centre have been given the...
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