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Dundalk company invents ‘Cool Brain’ device that could save lives
The ‘Cool Brain’ device A Dundalk-based firm, in collaboration with researchers from Trinity College Dublin, has invented a ‘Cool Brain’ device designed to cool the brain in the event of a stroke,...
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Solicitor defends Smithwick Tribunal
Chief Supt Harry Breen and Supt Bob Buchanan, who were murdered in an ambush just over the border after leaving Dundalk Garda Station in 1989 A solicitor for the family of an RUC officer whose murder...
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Further flood warning issued for Blackrock and Dundalk later today
The flooded street of Blackrock, as captured by Blackrock Tidy Towns yesterday A further flood warning has been issued for later today in Blackrock and Dundalk. Louth County Council issued the warning...
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Annagassan man in third place in Yukon Arctic Ultra
Brian Bell Annagassan man Brian Bell is currently in third place in one of the world’s toughest races, the Yukon Arctic Ultra. Sponsored by Pugwash Bay – who run childcare facilities in Annagassan,...
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Substantial sum stolen during break-in to Dundalk business premises
A substantial amount of cash was stolen when a safe was removed from a warehouse premises along the Ramparts Road over the course of the weekend. The break-in happened sometime between Friday evening...
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Cllr Dearey calls on Government to show leadership on flooding problems
The scene at the Spirit Store yesterday, with water coming up to the entrance of the premises, as captured by Cllr Dearey Mark Dearey Green Party councillor and local businessman Mark Dearey has called...
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Video emerges showing fighting on the streets of Dundalk
A controversial video of people fighting in a residential street in Dundalk in broad daylight has emerged online in the past 24 hours. The video on YouTube, which appears to be in O’Hanlon Park, shows...
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This week’s Dundalk Democrat
This week’s Dundalk Democrat focuses on the theft of the watches that Stephen Carroll had left for his two sons prior to his death late last year. According to the paper, there is now a €5,000 reward...
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Debate reignited over future of Hill Street Bridge in Dundalk
A train heading for the Barrack Street freight yard when trains used to go under the Hill Street Bridge The debate over whether or not to knock the Hill Street bridge has been reignited. Dundalk Town...
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Paddy Mac and the Long Riders to perform at this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade
The Long Riders Paddy Mac and the Long Riders will be performing live in the Market Square this St Patrick’s Day. The band, comprised of Paddy McEneaney, Gino Berill and Tubby Corrway, will take to the...
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Floats stolen following break-ins to local businesses
The float of a shop in the Ballykelly area was stolen during a break-in in the early hours of last Thursday morning. The incident happened between 3am and 4am, with a passing driver seeing two men...
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Dundalk mansion has price cut by a whopping €700,000
Deerpark, Kilkerley has had its priced dramatically reduced A unique Dundalk home, which went on the market last June for a whopping €1.65 million has had its asking price cut by more than 42%. The six...
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Dundalk man missing in Thailand is found and on the way home
A photo of Francis O’Brien taken while he was in police custody The Dundalk man who has been missing in Thailand for the last few days while suffering from memory loss has been found and is on his way...
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Sinn Féin reps meet with local Superintendent to discuss crime in Dundalk
Cllr Edel Corrigan Sinn Féin president and local TD Gerry Adams met with Superintendent Gerry Curley at Dundalk Garda Station last Friday, along with councillors Jim Loughran and Edel Corrigan. Many...
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Ogle to leave role as ESB union boss
Brendan Ogle Respected union boss Brendan Ogle, the Secretary of the ESB Group of Unions, is leaving ESB and his position as Group Secretary. Mr Ogle, who hails from Marian Park in Dundalk, represented...
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Coes Road in Dundalk to be split into East and West sections
This section of the Coes Road will now be known as Coes Road West East Side! West Side! No it’s not dialogue from an Ali G script, it’s the new names being added to split up the Coes Road. Dundalk Town...
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In Off The Post to feature reaction from Louth v Armagh
Louth boss Aidan O’Rourke will give his reaction to the draw with Armagh on tonight’s In Off The Post Tonight’s In Off The Post GAA show on Dundalk FM will have all the reaction from last Sunday’s...
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Issues for wheelchair users in Dundalk needs to be tackled, insists Cllr Morgan
Cllr Oliver Morgan Dundalk Town Council have been encouraged to address safety concerns raised by wheelchair users in the town as soon as possible by Cllr Oliver Morgan. A report was recently presented...
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One in three cigarettes smoked in Dundalk is contraband
One in three cigarettes smoked in Dundalk is contraband, according to new figures released by Japan Tobacco International (JTI). JTI are one of four big players in the Irish cigarette market, along...
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Eight local areas at risk of “significant” flooding
A map that has circulated in recent days predicting areas of Ireland and England that would be under water by the year 2100 due to rising sea levels. This is very much a worst-case scenario and...
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