Louth Young Fine Gael to host table quiz in Dundalk next month
Louth Young Fine Gael will hold a fundraising table quiz in McCourt’s Bar on Park Street on Wednesday July 1st. Chairperson of the branch, Shay McArdle told Talk of the Town that funds raised from the...
View ArticleThis week’s Dundalk Democrat
This week’s Dundalk Democrat leads with the story of HIQA’s concern over child protection services in Louth and Meath. There’s also confirmation that long-serving local TD will not stand in the next...
View ArticlePPS correct not to prosecute Gerry Adams for allegedly withholding evidence
Gerry Adams A decision not to prosecute Gerry Adams for allegedly withholding evidence about his rapist brother was correct, a review has concluded. The Sinn Féin leader’s brother, Liam Adams, was...
View ArticleThe Corrs to reform
The Corrs – Sharon, Andrea, Jim and Caroline Dundalk band The Corrs are set to reform with their first album and gig in a decade later this year. The siblings, Jim, Sharon, Caroline and Andrea, will...
View ArticleMore than 1,400 local homes believed to have lead contamination in their...
More than 1,400 houses in Louth are believed to have lead contamination in their drinking water supply, according to figures from Irish Water. The company says it has so far identified 1,453 houses in...
View ArticleFire at dump quickly brought under control
A fire broke out at the local dump in Dundalk yesterday evening. The blaze was quickly brought under control by Dundalk Fire Service but sparked fear for a short time amongst locals that the incident...
View ArticleLocal company Probiotic fined over €40,000 for underdeclaration of VAT
A local company were named in the Revenue Commissioners’ latest defaulters’ list, which was released yesterday. Probiotic (Ireland) Ltd, with an address at the Finnabair Industrial Park in Dundalk made...
View ArticleLights at Xerox junction in Dundalk out of order (again!)
The Xerox junction in Dundalk Motorists are urged to be cautious when approaching the traffic lights at the Xerox junction in Dundalk this morning as they are out of order. This is believed to be in...
View ArticleFour men charged with possession of offensive weapons after car is stopped on...
Four men appeared in Dundalk District Court yesterday charged with possession of offensive weapons. The four – Bernard Joyce (18) and Ciaran Joyce (20), both with an address at 81 Rockfield Manor;...
View ArticleSt Malachy’s students donate part of confirmation money to Maria Goretti...
Pupils from St Malachy’s Girls and Boys School in Anne Street showed there is plenty of goodwill amongst the youth of today by donating funds from their confirmation to the Maria Goretti Foundation in...
View ArticleKirk accuses Government of undermining post office network in Louth
Seamus Kirk TD Local TD Seamus Kirk has accused the Government of continuing to undermine the post office network across County Louth. Deputy Kirk made the comments after the Department of Social...
View ArticleDundalk’s Ben McLaughlin released by Everton
Ben McLaughlin Dundalk footballer Ben McLaughlin has been released by Everton Football Club today. The 20-year-old, grandson of legendary former Lilywhites boss Jim McLaughlin, signed for the Toffees...
View ArticlePaddy Power looking to set up in Ardee
Paddy Power are looking to set up a new bookmakers in Ardee. The company have applied to Louth County Council for planning permission to convert a former bar at the junction of Market Square and Irish...
View ArticleTea and coffee day in aid of Cara Cancer Support Centre this Saturday
A tea and coffee day in aid of the Cara Cancer Support Centre in Williamson’s Place will take place this Saturday in the Men’s Shed headquarters in Seatown. The event runs from 10am to 4pm and all are...
View ArticleLate rally sees Meath deny Louth place in Leinster Junior final
Louth missed out on a place in the Leinster Junior Championship final after Meath staged a dramatic late revival to run out 2-11 to 0-16 winners at Drogheda last night. The Royals had been five points...
View ArticleThe Dance Kids proudly present ‘Summer Lovin’
An Táin Theatre is the place to be on Friday and Saturday June 19th and 20th when the Dance Kids unveil their latest show ‘Summer Lovin’. Never ones to sit still, the Dance Kids have been rehearsing...
View ArticleMore than 400 motorists convicted of penalty point offences in Dundalk in...
More than 400 drivers have been convicted of penalty point offences in Dundalk District Court in the last two-and-a-quarter years. Figures from the Courts Service show that there were 446 convictions...
View ArticleABC Childsplay Creche open day next Monday
ABC Childsplay Creche at Townspark, Castletown Road, Dundalk, will hold an open day on Monday June 15th from 2pm to 4pm. You are invited to come along on the day to see all that the creche has to offer...
View ArticleNew volunteer Stroke Scheme group commencing in Dundalk
The Redeemer Centre in Dundalk A new volunteer Stroke Scheme group is commencing in Dundalk. The group welcomes anyone who has suffered from a stroke to come along to the Redeemer Resource Centre on...
View ArticleSuspected case of BSE in Co Louth
The Department of Agriculture is investigating a suspected case of BSE in Co Louth. Tests were carried out on an animal to see if it has ailment, also known as mad cow disease, with results expected...
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