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Plans for major power plant in Louth may be still on the cards
The field in Toomes where the power plant is earmarked for Plans for a major electricity station at Toomes in Louth Village could be still on the cards after Louth County Council renewed Quinn Building...
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Sinead has a famous fan in Amy Huberman
Local singer/songwriter Sinead McNally has a new celebrity fan it seems after receiving a tweet today from model, actress and designer Amy Huberman. Mrs Brian O’Driscoll messaged the Knockbridge...
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Dundalk Dog Rescue BBQ this Saturday in the Spirit Store
This Saturday July 13th a sponsored walk and BBQ will be held in aid of Dundalk Dog Rescue. The walk will conclude at 4pm in the Spirit Store, where a BBQ will be held followed by live music. Everyone...
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Which Sky Sports pundit was in Dundalk last night?
Danny O’Connor has shared a picture on Twitter of Sky Sports soccer pundit Graeme Souness walking down Park Street last night. The former Liverpool player and manager was snapped walking past the...
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All roads lead to Dundalk Stadium for the 12th!
It’s the 12th of July and that means its the big race day at Dundalk Stadium. As well as a full horse and greyhound racing card there’s also ladies day, with plenty of fashion sure to be on show with...
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And another one bites the dust…
The interior of Corcoran and Donnelly There is further bad news of the jobs front in Dundalk following the news that Corcoran and Donnelly have closed up shop. The Castle Road-based office supplies...
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Kirk calls for additional funding for Narrow Water Bridge
Local TD Seamus Kirk has called on the Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar to allocate additional funding to ensure the Narrow Water Bridge project can proceed. Louth County Council announced this week...
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Hoban hat-trick keeps Dundalk on track
Dundalk’s push for the title continued at Oriel Park last night as a Patrick Hoban hat-trick helped the Lilywhites to a 3-0 win over struggling Bohemians. The win leaves Stephen Kenny’s side joint...
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Meanwhile, at McDonalds…
… Not exactly what you’d expect to see at a drive thru! Thanks to Enda Soden for the picture.
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Dana named Best Dressed Lady at Dundalk race day
Dana McNally, centre, with Emma Meehan of Dundalk Stadium and Harry Traynor of the Marshes Shopping Centre Local girl Dana McNally was named the best dressed lady at yesterday’s race day in Dundalk...
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Sure Where Would You Get It?
Thanks to the person who sent us on this picture from Aidan Stewart of Blackrock beach at the weekend with the tide out.
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New karaoke night set to launch in Parkes
Parkes Bar in Park Street are launching a new karaoke night from next Monday July 22nd. In what will definitely be something a little different for the town, it promises to be a fun night out where...
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Leavy’s Chemist, 1939
Thanks to Larry O’Hagan for sharing this picture of Leavy’s Chemist in Clanbrassil Street, as it looked back in August 1939. The chemist still survives to this day.
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The Windmill
Following on from our earlier snap of the old Leavy’s Chemist, here’s a picture of another Dundalk landmark that hasn’t changed much over the years. Thanks to Sharron McQuaid for this picture of the...
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Meanwhile, at Dundalk Garda Station
There’s a strong Garda presence in Dundalk this morning for the funeral of Republican Seamus McKenna in Ravensdale. The 58-year-old died in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin at the weekend, after he was...
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Former National Irish Bank in Dundalk is sold
The former National Irish Bank in Earl Street while it was still operating The former National Irish Bank branch in Earl Street has sold for a six figure sum, estate agents Savills have revealed. In an...
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This week’s Argus
The front page of this week’s Argus In this week’s Argus, there’s news of the hoax at Carlingford on Sunday which saw the coastguard called into action to search for a missing person, there’s also an...
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Finegan to launch Dundalk photo exhibition this Friday
Local photographer Ken Finegan will unveil a new exhibition called ‘Our Town – My Story’ in the County Museum on Friday at 5.30pm. The exhibition, which runs until August 24th, will feature both old...
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McKenna funeral passes off peacefully
Seamus McKenna The funeral of Seamus McKenna, who was suspected of being involved in the Omagh bombing, has passed off peacefully according to RTÉ News. A large garda security operation ensured there...
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LMFM have broadcasting licence extended
LMFM has had their broadcasting licence for the Louth/Meath area extended for another ten years by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. Chief Executive of the BAI Michael O’Keeffe wished the local...
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