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Staunton backs O’Neill for the Irish job
Former Ireland manager Steve Staunton has thrown his weight behind Martin O’Neill to replace Giovanni Trapattoni in the Irish hotseat. The Dundalk native, who won 102 caps for his country before...
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HMV reopening moves a step closer
What the new HMV/Xtra-vision stores will look like Last month Talk of the Town confirmed that HMV would be reopening in Dundalk as a store-within-a-store at Xtra-vision. Following the reopening of four...
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This week’s Dundalk Leader
This week’s Dundalk Leader focuses on the latest lotto winner in the town. There’s also praise for the various Tidy Towns committees in the area following another good showing in this year’s event, a...
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Kearney named new IRUPA chairman
Rob Kearney was yesterday unveiled as the new chairman of IRUPA, the Irish Rugby Union Players’ Association. The Willville man, who was in Dundalk yesterday to launch the Chamber of Commerce’s Santa...
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Butler disappointed after Coes Road waste facility gets the go ahead
Local councillor Marianne Butler has expressed her disappointment at An Bord Pleanala’s decision to give the go ahead to a new waste recovery facility on the Coes Road. Sean Rooney of Bambi Bins...
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New jobs for Digiweb thanks to Belgian acquisition
Local telecommunications company Digiweb has started recruiting additional staff at its IDA Industrial Estate operational centre following the announcement today of its expansion. Digiweb today...
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Extension planned to CBS primary school
The Board of Management of the CBS Primary School in Chapel Street have applied to Dundalk Town Council for planning permission to build a new two storey extension onto the school. The proposed...
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Jack and Jones to host fashion extravaganza
Jack and Jones in the Marshes will host a fashion extravaganza, in association with Heaven Boutique, Clark’s and Name It, on Friday September 27th from 5pm to 9pm. Special guests on the day will...
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Agnew to headline Spirit Store next month
Following the announcement that he will be releasing a new EP next month, titled Candy Floss, local singer/songwriter Stewart Agnew has lined up a headline gig at the Spirit Store on Saturday October...
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Dundalk cruise past Shelbourne to book place in last four of FAI Cup
Richie Towell’s first half double helped Dundalk into the semi-finals of the FAI Cup for the second successive season Dundalk comfortably booked their place in the FAI Ford Cup semi-finals after...
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Ladywell House could be demolished
Ladywell House on the Dublin Road could be set to be demolished. Oliver and Mary McGinnity have applied to Dundalk Town Council for planning permission to demolish the house and replace it with a new...
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A sneak peek at Bellingham Castle
The revamped Bellingham Castle The Corscadden family have given the public their first sneak peak into the revamped Bellingham Castle, which is close to opening following a €4 million investment. The...
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Diversions in place at M1/A1 motorway
The M1/A1 motorway from Dundalk to Belfast is closed just outside Newry at the Forkhill roundabout following an accident (pictured above). Diversions are in place, with the incident affecting both the...
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Meanwhile, in Penneys
There’s still 101 days to go until Christmas but that hasn’t stopped Penneys in the Marshes (and elsewhere) from stocking their shelves with Christmas jumpers recently. Surely this is much too soon?
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The Spirit Store in days gone by
Thanks to Charley McCarthy for sharing this picture over on the Dundalk Northend and Friends Facebook page of the Spirit Store in days gone by. The venue is a lot different now but you can still see...
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Wedding Showcase in the Nuremore today
The Nuremore Hotel & Country Club is hosting a wedding showcase and consultation day today from 2pm to 6pm. On the day the Nuremore will showcase the different options open to you on your wedding...
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Byrne triumphs in Cic Saor
This year’s Corona Cic Saor All Ireland Champion, Declan Byrne, being presented with his cheque for €5000 by Jack O’Shea. Declan Byrne was the winner of the All-Ireland Cic Saor Championship at Oriel...
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New RTÉ studio opens at Dundalk IT
Yesterday evening marked the official opening of the new RTÉ studio at Dundalk IT. The new studio at the institute replaces the previous one, which had been located on the Ramparts Road. At the...
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Meanwhile, in The Argus… Dundalk’s title dream is over
Dundalk head to Richmond Park on Friday for a potentially title-deciding top of the table clash with St Patrick’s Athletic. Not according to The Argus though. According to the local paper, Dundalk are...
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Cigarette quartet are released without charge
The four men arrested by Gardaí yesterday following the seizure of nine million cigarettes at the Applegreen service station near Castlebellingham have been released without charge. The men – aged 36,...
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