Liam McCarthy Cup will be in Dundalk next Thursday
The Liam McCarthy Cup, the prize given for winning the All-Ireland Hurling Championship, will be in Dundalk next Thursday. The coveted trophy, which Clare and Cork will do battle for next weekend, will...
View ArticleLocal wine business expands
Alan MacGuinness MacGuinness Wine Merchants in Williamson’s Mall has expanded in recent days. The business, run by Blackrock man Alan MacGuinness, has operated as a warehouse-style shop since being...
View ArticleKnockbridge Vintage Rally to take place on September 15th
The annual Knockbridge Vintage Rally will take place on Sunday September 15th. Anyone who would like to get involved in any of the attractions please contact any member of the Knockbridge Vintage Club...
View ArticleMeanwhile, at Parkes Bar
Parkes are running a karaoke night tonight but it appears they may have been enjoying a few of their cocktails themselves judging by their attempts to spell ‘tonight’.
View ArticleAn ode to the Dundalk Shopping Centre
The shopping centre in years gone by With the ongoing demolition of the Dundalk Shopping Centre, a number of people have been sharing their memories of the old place over on the Dundalk Northend and...
View ArticleTowell in the running for Player of the Month award
Dundalk will be aiming to make it a two in-a-row in terms of Player of the Month awards after midfielder Richie Towell was nominated as one of the contenders for the August prize. Pat Hoban clinched...
View Article500 tonnes of diesel waste dumped in North Louth
Gardaí at the Cavan Hill site two years ago More than 500 tonnes of hazardous waste was dumped at a quarry in north Louth following an illegal diesel washing operation, according to RTÉ. The amount of...
View ArticleDundalk Democrat report on Council staff selling their own properties to the...
In this week’s Dundalk Democrat, there’s an explosive story of how a senior executive officer in Louth County Council’s planning section represented the local authority while it was in the course of...
View ArticleDundalk’s cup tie with Shelbourne set for Friday week
Dundalk’s FAI Ford Cup quarter-final clash against Shelbourne has been confirmed for Tolka Park on Friday September 13th at 8pm. Should a replay be required it will take place in Oriel Park on Monday...
View ArticleCuchulainn cyclists perform well in last open event of the year
The Leinster Junior Podium from last week’s race. From left, second placed Ray O`Shaughnessey, first placed James Davenport, and David Whearty and Brian Aherne, joint third Cuchulainn Cycling Club...
View ArticleHappy birthday LMFM
LMFM is celebrating 24 years in business today and to mark the occasion we thought we’d publish this newspaper clipping of the original team, along with the first line-up of shows. LMFM first hit the...
View ArticleSt Joseph’s unveil new sponsors
Photo: L-R Eamonn Neary, Conal O Hanlon, Ben Mulligan (senior captain), Eamonn Mc Ginn of sponsors Country Fresh, Aidan Gorham (chairman), Philip Kinahan, Tommy Yore (junior captain), Robbie Arthur St...
View ArticleDundalk cleans up its act slightly in litter league
Dundalk has cleaned up its act a bit, according to the latest IBAL Anti-Litter League survey. In the previous survey the town was found to be moderately littered but has moved up to 29th on the table,...
View ArticleBlackthorn shoes back on sale in Dundalk
Jim McDonnell and Conor Connolly with two of the Blackthorn shoes that are on sale in Tony McDonnell Menswear in Earl Street Blackthorn Shoes are back on sale in Dundalk, 12 years on from the company’s...
View ArticleThis week’s Argus
In this week’s Argus, the main story focuses on the demolition of the Dundalk Shopping Centre. There’s also pictures aplenty from the huge turnout at the 27th Battalion’s 40th anniversary parade, the...
View ArticleDundalk Motorshow this weekend in aid of North Louth Hospice
The Dundalk Motor Show will take place at the Fairways Hotel this Sunday. The event will feature modified cars, motorbikes, vintage cars and bikes, trucks and tractors. There will also be bouncy...
View ArticleThis week’s Dundalk Leader
In this week’s Dundalk Leader, Niamh Kirk reports on the discovery of a drugs deb in a shed at the former Rice’s Shop on the Castletown Road. There’s also news of Luke Martin’s bid to change a piece...
View ArticleMarket Square to host Dundalk Brocante this weekend
A French style event, labeled the Dundalk Brocante, will take place in the Market Square this Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Organised by Dundalk Tidy Towns, the event has been described as a community...
View ArticleGlen Hansard to play The Spirit Store
Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Glen Hansard will perform in The Spirit Store in Dundalk on Tuesday October 22nd. The former Frames frontman, whose songs won an Oscar for the film Once, is playing a...
View ArticleNew restaurant opening at the Lisdoo this Friday
The new restaurant at the Lisdoo on the Newry Road will open its doors for the first time this Friday. Blackstone Restaurant will be open from 6pm from Wednesday to Saturday and will feature a four...
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