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Corr set to be questioned over missing €4m
Jim Corr Dundalk musician Jim Corr will be asked to explain what has happened to €4 million in cash he once had on deposit in Irish and US banks when he returns to the Commercial Court next week....
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Blackrock Raft Race
Thanks to InstaDundalk for sharing this superb shot from Justine Whately of last Sunday’s Blackrock Raft Race and Family Fun Day. Source: Justine Whately (Instagram)
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The M1 motorway
Check out this superb shot from Alan Smyth of the M1 motorway at Dunleer, captured at twilight last night.
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Public warned not to swim at Clogherhead Beach
Louth County Council has advised bathers not to swim at Clogherhead Beach until further notice due to concerns over the quality of the water. In a statement on its website, the council said they “will...
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Before there were cycle lanes…
Thanks to Sharron McQuaid for sharing this superb shot of Stapleton Place in years gone by, before it was butchered in recent years and converted from being one of Dundalk’s widest streets to a shadow...
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O’Boyle elected new chair of Dundalk Town Council
Cllr Eamonn O’Boyle Fine Gael councillor Eamonn O’Boyle has been elected the new chairman of Dundalk Town Council. The Ard Easmuinn man was appointed to the position unopposed at last night’s annual...
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Don’t be surprised if you come across this today
The Google mapping car is reported to be in Dundalk today. They must be going to update the street view of Dundalk on Google Maps. The last mapping took place over four years ago in May 2009 and a...
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This week’s Argus
In this week’s Argus, local TD Peter Fitzpatrick admits he is wrestling with his conscience over what way to vote on the abortion bill, there’s news of Frazer Ferries’ application – previously...
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Murphy earns shot at Poc Fada title
Diarmuid Murphy, Naomh Moninne is presented with his first prize for winning the Louth Poc Fada final by Paraic O’Connor, Chairman of Louth County Board, Also in photo from left, Padraig Rath, Francis...
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This week’s Dundalk Democrat
In this week’s Dundalk Democrat, there’s a report on the Garda investigation that has been launched into the discovery of a body at North Marsh in Dundalk at the weekend. There’s also pictures from...
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Sadlier recalls run in with Staunton in Copper Face Jack’s
Newspaper criticism of Staunton following the narrow win over San Marino RTÉ soccer pundit Richie Sadlier has revealed that the then Ireland manager Steve Staunton squared up to him in Dublin night...
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Lack of hospice services in North East highlighted in new report
A new report from the Irish Hospice Foundation has shown that the North East – which comprises Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan- has no hospice service, at a time when up to 2,500 terminally-ill...
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Are you going to the Strawberry Fair?
The ever popular Strawberry Fair takes place in Fatima this Sunday with a big day planned for the 25th anniversary of the event. As well as the best of local strawberries there will be a host of...
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Joe’s prepare for parish family day and BBQ
St Joseph’s GFC will hold a Gathering event this weekend when they host a Monster Parish Family Day and Daybreak BBQ in Cluskey Park. Sunday’s event gets underway at 3pm and will feature...
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Happily married in Cyprus
Congratulations to local couple Claire Boylan and Gerard Murphy, who tied the knot last week in Cyprus. Here’s hoping they have a lifetime of happiness together.
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Meanwhile, at Dundalk Rifle Range
Thanks to Alan Smyth for sharing this superb shot of steel wool, which he captured last night at Dundalk Rifle Range. Source: Alan Smyth (Twitter)
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New Dundalk bingo hall to open in August
The grand opening of new local bingo hall Let’s Bingo has been scheduled for Tuesday August 6th at 5.30pm. The new bingo hall, which will be located at the former Sportsbowl bowling alley on the...
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You can bank on long queues in Dundalk
Fiona McLaughlin has reported that an old man has just collapsed while waiting in a queue at the AIB branch in Dundalk. Apparently the problem was exasperated by the failure of staff to open another...
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Dundalk native Duffy is new CEO of Longford/Westmeath VEC
Dr Christy Duffy The Louth VEC might have wrapped up this week but one local man is set to play a prominent role in the future of the education committee in the Midlands. Dundalk native Dr Christy...
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Man who suffered severe injuries in Dundalk accident is awarded €5.2m
The Industrial Park in Dundalk where Mr Crabbe’s accident occurred A young man who suffered brain damage and other devastating injuries while working in Dundalk yesterday secured €5.2m damages in a...
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