Irish title fight to take place in Dundalk
Anthony Fitzgerald will take on Eamonn O’Hara for the Irish middleweight boxing title in Dundalk on Friday week, July 12th. The two will meet at the Fairways Hotel with Fitzgerald looking for revenge...
View ArticleAmy guaranteed at least a silver as she lands place in European final
Amy Broadhurst, in blue, in action in Hungary Dundalk boxer Amy Broadhurst has earned herself a place in the final of the EU Junior Championships in Hungary, after beating home favourite Krisztina...
View ArticlePat’s move High Kings concert to avoid clash with Louth match
The High Kings will be in Lordship on Saturday August 10th St Patrick’s GFC have pushed back their concert featuring the High Kings from Saturday July 13th to Saturday August 10th. The fundraiser for...
View ArticleAnother day, another dole office!
For at least the third day this week Gardaí and customs officers have set up camp at the dole office/tax office/County Hall/Aura swimming pool. Has anyone an idea as to what they’re targeting here?...
View ArticleDundalk girl Nicola to appear on Sky Sports News this afternoon
Dundalk girl Nicola McGeady is a woman who is slowly making a name for herself in the world of sport. After getting her break a few years ago with local bookmakers Boylesports, working alongside Leon...
View ArticleMcCrystal leading cycling league at half way stage
Bryan McCrystal The FPM Accountants Summer Cycling League is now at the half way stage with nine rounds completed. The new format of two separate divisions competing for one overall winner is making...
View ArticleCrimmins triplets nominated for Miss COED
Dundalk models the Crimmins triplets have been nominated for Miss COED July 2013 by the US-based website aimed at college students. The Miss COED competition monitors the hottest up-and-comers in the...
View ArticleSinead McNally to release new single next Friday
Local singer/songwriter Sinead McNally will release her new single ‘Ballad of the Tiger’ next Friday. The new song from the Knockbridge woman will be available to download on iTunes. Sinead is also...
View ArticleNew Dundalk Town Guide launched
A new Dundalk Town Guide has been launched. Part of the Best of Ireland Series, the complimentary booklet contains many things to do in the area, as well as a map of the town and its surroundings. The...
View ArticleThere’s some losers in Dundalk
Congratulations to the Dundalk Slimming World group, who have been just named District of the Year 2013. The award was issued to group leader Fiona Pepper for their efforts in helping people from the...
View ArticleClanbrassil Street, 1970
Here’s an old photo courtesy of the Dundalk Northend and Friends group of Clanbrassil Street in 1970. You can see some old recognisable shops, including Owen McCaul’s, which was associated for a lot...
View ArticleLate Mulvenna strike sinks Derry
Tiarnan Mulvenna hit a 90th minute winner to give Dundalk a 1-0 win over Derry City at the Brandywell last night. The substitute’s late strike fired the Lilywhites right back into the title race...
View ArticleDundalk Tennis Club open day next weekend
Dundalk Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club will hold an open day next Saturday July 13th to mark their 100th anniversary. A special membership offer of €99 will apply on the day and anyone with an...
View ArticleMcCabe’s Toyota garages go into receivership
Cars are loaded on to transporters at McCabes’ garage in Ardee yesterday. McCabes had invested significantly in new premises, moving to its high-profile showrooms in Ardee in 2005 and Drogheda in 2006....
View ArticleSunset at Greenore
Thanks to our friends over at InstaDundalk for sharing this superb shot from Lorraine McVeigh of the sun setting in Greenore. Source: Lorraine McVeigh (Instagram)
View ArticleAnother local garage closes its doors
Following yesterday’s news that McCabe’s Toyota dealership in Ardee and Drogheda had gone into receivership, it has also emerged that Rogers’ garage in Dundalk Retail Park has also closed its doors....
View ArticleTallanstown fair day takes place today
Declan Nerney will headline this year’s Tallanstown Fair Day today. The annual fun day runs from 12 noon to 6pm and as well as one of Ireland’s favourite country singers, it will also feature bouncy...
View ArticleDundalk boxer Broadhurst claims gold in Hungary
Amy Broadhurst celebrates her win yesterday Dundalk boxer Amy Broadhurst continued her journey to becoming the country’s next Katie Taylor by retaining her European junior featherweight title at the EU...
View ArticleWork commences on Dundalk’s first burrito store
Work is well underway on the Californian Burrito shop, which will open in the next few weeks at 19/20 Park Street – best known as the former ACC Bank branch. The fit-out began recently with the...
View ArticleDundalk IT student Kate narrowly misses out on Miss Irish Sun title
Kate McGlennon A Dundalk IT student has narrowly missed out on the title of Miss Irish Sun 2013. Kate McGlennon, from Co Clare, is currently studying midwifery in the area. She was revealed as being in...
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