Ghan House recognised as one of the country’s top wedding venues
Ghan House Carlingford’s Ghan House is the only Co Louth venue included in One Fab Day’s 100 Best Wedding Venues 2014 guide. The second edition of the guide was launched last week, featuring their...
View ArticleWarning over bogus collectors operating in Dundalk
A number of warnings have been issued about bogus collections for charities in the Dundalk area. People have been warned to be wary of individuals claiming to collect on behalf of the Irish Lung...
View ArticleDonohoe murder suspect quizzed in Australia
The front page of today’s Herald As the first anniversary of his murder approaches this weekend, there are numerous reports in today’s paper about Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. The Herald claims...
View ArticleGeraldines prepare for All-Ireland semi-final this Sunday
The Geraldines celebrate their Leinster title success in December Geraldines will take on Truagh of Moanghan in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club semi-finals at Crossmaglen this Sunday. Throw-in for...
View ArticleDundalk man presents himself to gardaí with cannabis and asks to be charged...
Mark Fitzsimons with a quantity of cannabis A local campaigner who has had both his eyes removed due to glaucoma has handed himself into gardaí with a quantity of herbal cannabis in a protest designed...
View ArticleDundalk leading Louth’s property revival
Dundalk is leading the property revival in Co Louth, according to the ‘How Much Is Your House Worth? 2014 price survey’ in today’s Irish Independent. The guide, which spoke to estate agents around the...
View ArticleGarda Commissioner warns detective’s killers to “keep looking over your...
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan addressing the media in Dundalk this afternoon Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan today warned Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe’s killers to “keep looking over your...
View ArticleThe search is on for Ireland’s Safest Young Driver
Mayo GAA star Cillian O’Connor is supporting the Ireland’s Safest Young Driver competition Young drivers across the country are being urged to sign up to take part in a major road safety challenge...
View ArticleAdams rejects “unfounded” allegation he or Sinn Féin know Garda Donohoe’s...
Cllr Ritchie Culhane Local TD Gerry Adams has rejected as “unfounded” an allegation today by Drogheda-based Fine Gael councillor Ritchie Culhane that he or Sinn Féin has any information on the death of...
View ArticleDundalk lose out to Barnsley in first pre-season outing
Dundalk began their pre-season campaign with a 4-1 defeat against English Championship side Barnsley at Oriel Park last night. The Lilywhites had started the brighter of the two sides with Darren...
View ArticleSpinal Injuries Ireland the biggest recipient from Court Poor Box in Dundalk
Dundalk Courthouse Spinal Injuries Ireland were the biggest recipients of money lodged in the Court Poor Box in Dundalk, according to new figures from the Courts Service. The information, which were...
View ArticleDundalk schools prepare for North East League finals
Two local schools will compete for North East League honours next week at finals in Oriel Park. Dundalk Grammar School will be first in action when they take on Beaufort College of Navan in the FAI...
View ArticleDundalk café receives over 300 applications for handful of jobs
The desperation for work in the area has been highlighted by Belles Tea Rooms, who were advertising for a handful of positions recently. Before Christmas, the Blackrock-based business – run by Mark...
View ArticleTribute acts to rock Dundalk Stadium on St Patrick’s weekend
Dundalk Stadium will be rocking over the St Patrick’s weekend with an amazing line-up of Ireland’s top tribute bands for the Tribute 2 Festival. Led Zeppelin (Zepraphonic), Black Sabbath (Supernaut...
View ArticleSharkey insists council have lost the confidence of the people despite award win
Cllr Tomás Sharkey Louth County Council might have won the Council of the Year Award at the Local Authority Managers’ Assocation (LAMA) awards in Dublin at the weekend but according to Sinn Féin...
View ArticleDundalk take on Wexford Youths tonight
Dundalk FC will continue their pre-season campaign with a home match against Wexford Youths at Oriel Park tonight (kick-off 7.45pm). This will be the second outing for Stephen Kenny’s side as they...
View ArticleThe Dundalk queue for Garth Brooks tickets has begun
The local queue for tickets to Garth Brooks’ Croke Park concerts next July began this morning – despite the fact that tickets don’t go on sale until 9am on Thursday. A small group of women have...
View ArticleTickets required for Louth’s National League opener against Armagh
Louth boss Aidan O’Rourke Louth kick-off their National Football League campaign against Armagh in Drogheda on Sunday, with those hoping to attend the game reminded that it is an all ticket affair. The...
View ArticleFirearm and knives seized following arrest of man in Barrack Street
A man was arrested in Dundalk yesterday evening after becoming violently aggressive towards Gardaí in the Barrack Street area of the town. Gardaí seized a firearm from the 33-year-old after responding...
View ArticleMairead McGuinness nominated for European Parliament elections
Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick with Mairead McGuinness MEP at last night’s event in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Local MEP Mairead McGuinness was last night nominated to represent the Midlands-North-West...
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