Talk of the Town calls on people to ‘Get Behind the Giro’
Continuing with our Giro d’Italia theme for the next few weeks, Talk of the Town have updated our Facebook cover photo to encourage more businesses and community groups to get behind the big race....
View ArticleCorr not giving up on plan for Ravensdale estate
Jim Corr Musician Jim Corr hasn’t given up the option of building a small estate on land he owns in Doolargy in Ravensdale. The 49-year-old, who achieved worldwide fame with family group The Corrs, had...
View ArticleCaravan park at Gyles’ Quay set for expansion and upgrade
The caravan park at Gyles’ Quay The caravan park at Gyles’ Quay could be set for a major upgrade and extension. The property at Maddoxland has been popular for years but now owners the Ferguson’s hope...
View ArticleJobs and advice fair set to visit The Marshes next month
A jobs and advice fair will take place in the Marshes Shopping Centre next month. EURES Cross Border Partnership, in association with Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, will host the event on Friday May...
View ArticlePlans for 17 new houses in Stamanaran remain on course
The four bed semi-detached homes at Stamanaran Plans for 17 new homes in the Stamanaran estate on the Old Golf Links Road in Blackrock are still on track after Andrews Construction Limited were granted...
View ArticleWalking tour of Dundalk next Friday
The Mourne Cooley Gullion Geotourism Project will be hosting a walking tour of Dundalk this day week, Friday April 25th. The urban geology and archaeology field trip of the town will be led by...
View ArticleDundalk left to rue late Finn strike
Dundalk supporter David Lennon looks on at Oriel Park last night in front of a packed Shed. Picture: Jason McGee Dundalk squandered the chance to maintain their two point lead at the top of the Premier...
View ArticleEight hospitalised following road crash in Dundalk
Eight people were taken to hospital folllowing a road accident in Dundalk yesterday evening. The incident happened on the Inner Relief Road around 5.45pm. Two cars were involved with all of the...
View ArticleSt Joseph’s GFC hosting bring and buy sale this weekend
St Joseph’s GFC will host a fundraising bring and buy sale in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital today and tomorrow in the Dromiskin Community Centre. The event runs from 1pm to 6pm each day,...
View ArticleDundalk Grammar student elected president of ISSU
Craig McHugh’s election poster 17-year-old Dundalk Grammar School student Craig McHugh was elected president of the Irish Secondary Students’ Union on Wednesday after fighting off competition from...
View ArticlePearse Óg to host The Contender tonight
Pearse Óg Hurling Club will host The Contender white collar boxing fundraiser tonight in The Fairways Hotel. The event is being run in aid of the club’s underage hurling setup, with proceeds from the...
View ArticleGreen welcomes speed calming measures on the Avenue Road
Cllr Jennifer Green Dundalk Town Councillor Jennifer Green has welcomed speed calming measures on the Avenue Road around Medebawn. A number of residents of the estate were concerned about the excessive...
View ArticleSligo rage that Setanta Cup final is not fixed for The Showgrounds
Tallaght Stadium will host the Setanta Cup final on May 10th In a statement issued yesterday, Sligo Rovers have expressed ‘great disappointment’ that their home ground, The Showgrounds, was not chosen...
View ArticleSecond approach to a child in Blackrock being investigated
Gardai have confirmed they are investigating a second approach to a child in Blackrock. The incident happened yesterday afternoon with the child being approached by the occupant of dark blue car. It...
View ArticleMore diesel sludge founded abandoned outside Dundalk
A further quantity of toxic diesel sludge was founded dumped on the outskirts of Dundalk this morning. The find was made along the M1 motorway. Louth County Council are dealing with the problem. The...
View ArticleMaxi reacts to Dundalk’s win over Athlone
Well-known Dundalk FC supporter Mark ‘Maxi’ Kavanagh has posted a video on YouTube giving his reaction to Dundalk’s 1-0 win over Athlone Town yesterday evening. The Lilywhite fanatic said in the clip,...
View ArticleWorld Record for Dundalk Santa Run is confirmed
Organisers of last year’s Santa Run in Dundalk have received official confirmation from the Guinness Book of Records that they set a new world record last November for the world’s largest santa run....
View ArticleDundalk Fire Service battle gorse fires
Dundalk Fire Service battled two gorse fires in the area last night. They were called to Dundalk Golf Club in Blackrock to deal with one blaze at 8.30pm, before dealing with a second in the...
View ArticleNew Dundalk Ticketmaster outlet for Clanbrassil Street
Some of the crowd who camped outside News & Deli for Garth Brooks tickets in January A new Ticketmaster venue is going to be setup on Clanbrassil Street in Dundalk. The town has been left without a...
View ArticleBrendan prepares for Voice of Ireland finals
Local singer Brendan McCahey booked his place in The Voice of Ireland final on Sunday evening after impressing the judges yet again with a version of Sam Smith song ‘Stay With Me’ Brendan’s version of...
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