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Be careful out there
Gusts of up to 175kph are expected throughout Leinster tonight with people warned to be cautious and only travel if absolutely necessary. While conditions in Louth are not as bad as elsewhere, they are...
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Sharkey calls on County Manager to deliver report on housing inquiry before...
Departing County Manager Philomena Poole Sinn Féin councillor Tomás Sharkey has called on Louth County Manager Philomena Poole to deliver her report on the conduct of council management before she...
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New fuel marker to cut down on fuel laundering business
Revenue chairman Josephine Feehily A new fuel market is set to be introduced by customers officers on both sides of the border to help clamp down on the multi-million euro fuel laundering business. The...
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Garda numbers in Louth at their lowest in six years
A breakdown of serving gardaí in Louth from 2008-2013 The number of gardaí operating in Co Louth has fallen to its lowest level in six years, according to new figures. As of last year there were 286...
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Table quiz in memory of Mary Bishop on Friday week
The first annual Mary Bishop Memorial fundraising table quiz will take place on Friday February 21st at 9pm in The Lisdoo. The event will be held in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital and all...
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Good news for Dundalk as Cycle Shop reopens on Clanbrassil Street
The Cycle Shop at 46 Clanbrassil Street There was good news for Clanbrassil Street earlier this week when The Cycle Shop reopened its doors. While the store’s premises burned to the ground just three...
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Tree blocking Carlingford Road
A tree is blocking the Carlingford Road (R173) at Bellurgan, according to reports on AA Roadwatch. Motorists are urged to be cautious in the area.
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Dundalk men to take part in Shave or Dye campaign
Local Shave or Dye competitors who last year broke a World Record for the largest number of mohicans in one area. Included are Aidan Duffy and Mark McArdle (both far right) who will dye their hair...
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Louth pledges one of the fewest number of jobs on Hireland
Employers in Louth have pledged one of the fewest number of jobs in the country under the job creation initiative Hireland. The initiative, which got underway in January 2012, allows employers...
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Dundalk awarded Premier Division licence for 2014
Dundalk FC were earlier today, as expected, awarded a Premier Division licence for the forthcoming season. In total the Independent Club Licensing Committee of the FAI awarded 14 Premier Division...
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Louth County Council disposed of 79 horses last year
Louth County Council humanely disposed of 79 horses last year, according to new figures from the Department of Agriculture. In total there were 3,101 horses disposed of across all local authority areas...
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Dundalk set up Towns’ Cup clash with Enniscorthy after victory over Naas
Dundalk RFC coach Ene Fa’atau in action against Enniscorthy on Sunday. Picture: Mark Webb / Photonua Dundalk RFC will travel to Enniscorthy in the third round of the Provincial Towns’ Cup after seeing...
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This week’s Dundalk Democrat
This week’s Dundalk Democrat leads with the story of the patrol car being rammed on the M1 motorway on Sunday night. There’s also reaction to the fight in the Marshes Shopping Centre involving a...
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Retired gardaí hit out at Smithwick Tribunal for casting a cloud of suspicion...
Retired gardaí have accused the Smithwick Tribunal of inflicting a lifelong injustice on many of their colleagues. They claim the tribunal’s finding of collusion by unnamed gardaí with the Provisional...
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Nice day for a stroll in the garden
After a few weeks of miserable, rainy, wet and windy weather we had a decent enough morning today with a bit of a sunshine brightening things up. Needless to say, few places looked better than the...
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Pearse Óg presentation night
Pearse Óg Hurling Club will hold their presentation night on Saturday March 1st in the Spirit Store. On the night the senior team will be presented with their championship medals and the under 12 team...
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Fairways Hotel wedding fayre this Sunday
The Fairways Hotel will host their annual wedding fayre this Sunday from 2pm. The event gives you a chance to come along and plan your big day and see all that the Fairways has to offer. There will be...
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McCourt family hoping Stephanie makes it big in UK music scene
The daughter of a Dundalk man is hoping to make a big impression in UK music circles this spring when she releases her debut EP. Stephanie with her dad Christopher McCourt Stephanie McCourt, who last...
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Louth TD to travel to Germany for St Patrick’s Day
Minister Fergus O’Dowd Louth TD Fergus O’Dowd will be amongst 27 government ministers travelling abroad this St Patrick’s Day. The Drogheda man will be visiting Germany to try and promote the country...
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Dundalk duo nominated for FAI awards
Richie Towell Dundalk FC’s Richie Towell has been nominated for the SSE Airtricity League Player of the Year award ahead of next month’s 3/FAI International Awards. The talented midfielder, who was...
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