Louth Economic Forum chairman joins board of UTV
Padraic White The chairman of the Louth Economic Forum, Padaic White, has joined the board of UTV Ireland. UTV are planning to enter the Irish television market in January 2015 with an application...
View ArticleLive Register figures in Dundalk at their lowest for three years
The number of people claiming social welfare payments in Dundalk is at its lowest level in three years, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office. The latest Live Register figures...
View ArticleLand opposite Dundalk Stadium close to being sold
More than 32 acres of zoned development lands adjacent to Dundalk Stadium is close to being sold after going sale agreed with local auctioneers, Sherry FitzGerald Carroll. The land holding at...
View ArticleChristmas comes early for lucky local couple as they scoop six-figure sum in...
Bishop’s Garage on the Newry Road where the lucky €6 ticket was bought that matched five numbers in Tuesday’s Euromillions draw Christmas has come early for a lucky local couple after they scooped a...
View ArticleAdams pays tribute to Mandela
Local TD Gerry Adams has paid tribute to former South African president Nelson Mandela on his Twitter page. The Sinn Féin president met Mandela on a number of occasions and this morning described him...
View ArticleLouth take on Derry tonight in the O Fiaich Cup
Louth will begin their preparations for 2014 when they take part in the O Fiaich Cup from this weekend. The Armagh County Board and Crossmaglen Rangers have revived the competition, with fixtures...
View ArticleFamily may not be able to return home for Christmas after tree falls on house
The fallen tree at Kilcurry yesterday Three generations of a family in Kilcurry may not be able to return home for Christmas after having to leave their home yesterday after a large tree crashed down...
View ArticleAdams rejects claims he blamed RUC officers for their own deaths
Gerry Adams Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has said it is nonsense to suggest he blamed two of the most senior RUC officers killed by the IRA for their own deaths. The local TD said those who attack...
View ArticleMcCormick’s Butchers offer Fiver Friday deals today
McCormick’s Butchers in Church Street and the Long Walk Shopping Centre are getting behind Joe Duffy’s Fiver Friday today. The following offers will be available throughout the day in both stores so...
View ArticleShop and deli given the go ahead at EK Fuels on Armagh Road
EK Fuels on the Armagh Road in Dundalk EK Fuels on the Armagh Road in Dundalk could soon have its very own convenience shop with hot and cold deli after having planning permission for the development...
View ArticleDundalk FM to host open forum regarding radio drama group
Dundalk FM are holding an open forum next Wednesday to explore the idea of setting up a radio drama group at the station. The event takes place in the studio at 7pm and all are welcome to attend....
View ArticleDVD released on Louth 1957 team
A new DVD has been put together commemorating the Louth 1957 All-Ireland team. The new release, which also features interviews with greats from St Mary’s GFC, was put together by the Ardee-based club....
View ArticleCV Help offer €5 cover letter for Fiver Friday
Local company CV Help have a Fiver Friday offer running today, which may be of interest to local jobseekers. For just €5 they will supply you with a full cover letter. The offer is valid today only so...
View Article€80,000 in funding granted to 10 local organisations
Ten local organisations are set to receive €80,000 in funding from the National Lottery. The funding was announced yesterday by Minister for Health James Reilly and was welcomed by local TD Peter...
View ArticleDundalk RFC to conclude their year with full day of activities at the Mill...
The 2013 senior competitive rugby calendar year concludes for Dundalk RFC at the Mill Road on Saturday with an extravaganza of rugby and festivities. All three senior teams will be in action, followed...
View ArticleThe Square in the ’50s
Thanks to Old Ireland Pics for sharing this old picture of the Market Square in the 1950s. The cars and general lay-out of the Square aside, not much has changed in terms of the area’s appearance in...
View ArticleThis week’s Dundalk Leader
In this week’s Dundalk Leader the main article is on Dundalk’s World Record success from last Friday’s Santa Run. There’s also news of local actors hitting the big screen, all the latest from the...
View ArticleGeraldines running buses to Leinster final replay
The Geraldines will be running buses to this Sunday’s AIB Club Leinster IFC final replay against St Olaf’s in Parnell Park. The bus will be leaving the Gers clubrooms at 11am on Sunday morning, with a...
View ArticleDundalk Shopping Centre closing for good this weekend
Traynor’s Butchers’ new temporary unit on the Avenue Road, which they will move into on Monday The Dundalk Shopping Centre will close for good this Sunday Tesco will be relocating to their new...
View ArticleFee plans big changes to Fagan’s
Local businessman Colin Fee is hoping to extend and renovate Fagan’s Public House on the Castletown Road having taken over the business earlier this year. Mr Fee, who runs a number of Mace stores in...
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