Dundalk FC underage goalkeeper Lee Morris has been named in the Republic of Ireland U15 squad for an upcoming International Tournament in Spain.Morris is one of two goalkeepers in head coach Jason Donohue’s 20-man squad for the games against Spain, the Netherlands and Hungary at the Pinatar Arena. T
Dundalk Tidy Towns have issued an appeal to motorists to watch out for hedgehogs on local roads at present.The warning came after a hedgehog’s remains was discovered on the Avenue Road in Dundalk earlier today having been struck by a vehicle.The Tidy Towns’ group said: “Please take care driving hedg
The European Commission’s chief spokesman says it is “obvious” that there will be a hard border in Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit.Margaritis Schinas made the comments at the Commission’s daily media briefing.If he was pushed to speculate what might happen in a no-deal scenario, he said it
Patients requiring ambulance services today face potential disruption as 500 ambulance personnel belonging to the Psychiatric Nurses Association stage a ten-hour strike.Local ambulance personnel are amongst those who have taken to the picket line today. Above is a picture captured by Tony Murphy of
Louth Tidy Towns Together and Louth County Council are hosting their annual Trashion Fashion event on Wednesday night in The Carrickdale Hotel.Now in its seventh year, this annual event showcases couture outfits made from materials destined for the bin.All proceeds raised on the night go back into t
Insland Fisheries Ireland has launched a recruitment campaign for seasonal fisheries officers in Louth and across the country. The seasonal positions offer an opportunity to protect and develop Ireland’s rivers, lakes and waterways during the summer months.The roles are available on a six month basi
A technical examination is being carried out on bones which were discovered at Templetown Beach in north Louth on Sunday morning.A member of the public was out walking when they came across bones which are thought to be those of a human hand.Gardaí attended the scene after being altered to the disco
Gardaí are investigating a break-in to a business premises in Blackrock in which a substantial amount of cash was taken.The incident occurred at around 5am on Monday morning at Blackrock Leisure amusements on Main Street.Entry was gained through the roof after a ladder was used to gain access to the
The 1918 Centenary exhibition ‘It is resolved that …’ will be on display to the public in the Louth County Council offices, County Hall, Dundalk from today Tuesday January 22nd to Thursday January 31st.It will then travel to venues throughout County Louth such as local libraries or public buildings.
Homes in Blackrock are the most in-demand in Co Louth.That’s according to The Irish Independent’s House Price Survey which was published at the weekend.According to the paper, the average price of a home in the Wee County now stands at €250,000, up 8% on this time last year.Further growth of 5% is a
Dundalk Musical Society will begin rehearsals for their annual cabaret show ‘Showtime’ next Monday January 28th.Rehearsals will take place at 7.30pm in St Nicholas’ Hall in Philip Street, Dundalk.New members aged 16 years are over are always welcome with rehearsals taking place on Monday and Wednesd
Creative Spark has just launched a new Print competition for Dundalk and surrounding areas.The ‘Inspired by the Greats’ competition is open to those aged between 10 and 18 with application forms available by emailing hello@creativespark.ieCreative Spar Print Studio co-ordinator Grainne Murphy explai
Border Communities Against Brexit will hold a major demonstration this coming Saturday at Carrickcarnon to highlight what lies ahead in the event of a hard Brexit.The group claim those at the coalface of Brexit along the border are being forgotten as the UK plots its March 29th exit from the Europea
Louth had the inauspicious title of having the most takeaway/restaurant closures per head of population last year.That’s according to new data from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland which shows that there were six closures of food businesses for hygiene reasons in the county in 2018, spread acros
Expect plenty of frosty nights this week.That’s the verdict of Louth Weather in their latest forecast for the week ahead.Some snow is likely in the mountains as early as today but it is unlikely to fall at lower levels.The forecast for the next week is as follows:“BACKGROUND: A slow moving area of h
Young people in Louth will be given greater opportunities to experience life at sea, thanks to new Government funding.The Department of Defence has announced the provision of funding to Sail Training Ireland (STIRL), a charity that funds the development and education of young people by providing the
Sunday’s competition was a Four Man Scramble with 24 teams taking part following a shotgun start.A good balance of handicaps proved to be crucial for the winners as low men Colin Roche (5) and Eddie Rogers (3) linked up with Brendan Cleary (24) and Sean Gallagher (21) to take first prize with a fina
Dundalk Fire Service were called to deal with a car fire close to the border last night.A car was set alight on the Faughart to Jonesborough Road, between the Dublin to Belfast Railway line and the border around 9.40pm.The car was destroyed in the blaze.
Dundalk FC head coach Vinny Perth has been confirmed as a participant on the FAI’s UEFA Pro Licence course for 2019/20.Perth is one of 19 who will participate on the course, which is a requirement to manage in the League of Ireland.Amongst the group are former Republic of Ireland internationals Robb
The spectacular Super Blood Wolf Moon astronomical event appeared over Ireland last night and local photographer Patrick Murtagh was on hand to catch the stunning image above before the clouds rolled in.The total eclipse was visible when the moon was in the earth’s shadow in the early hours of this
Work will begin this week on installing kerbing and associated drainage works along the roadside grass verges in Blackrock.According to the Blackrock Tidy Towns’ group the work will take place at The Loakers (from the “Fáilte Blackrock” feature to the first bend beyond) and at Coast Road (from Rock
The M1 motorway is closed soundbound at J16 Dundalk following a road traffic accident which occurred around 8am this morning.There’s a car overturned and emergency services are dealing with it.Motorists are being diverted off the motorway as a result.
23 new houses are planned for Seabrook on the Commons Road in Dromiskin.Adonis Enterprises Limited have submitted a planning application to Louth County Council seeking the go ahead for 20 two storey semi-detached three bed houses and three single storey three bed houses.Each of the properties would
Online registration is now open for this year’s Fitzer’s 5k Run which is scheduled to take place on Saturday February 23rd.Organised by local TD Peter Fitzpatrick, this is the eighth year of the event which just like recent years is being run in aid of the Maria Goretti Children’s Respite Centre in
