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Net Gains for Dundalk! 20 year lease signed for Ireland’s First Indoor Tennis Arena

Dundalk is set to become the home for Ireland’s first ever indoor tennis arena. On Monday Tennis Ireland announced an exciting development in Irish sport with the establishment of the country’s first indoor tennis arena. This ambitious project is being … Continue reading

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Great Northern Haven resident feels abandoned

A resident in the Great Northern Haven in Barrack St. has spoke out at the feeling of abandonment felt by the majority of the people living in the apartment complex. A resident recently contacted the Dundalk Leader claiming that the … Continue reading

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Civic Reception for Kate O’Connor and Eve McCrystal

Kate O’Connor and Eve McCrystal were formally honoured by Louth County Council at a Civic Reception held on Thursday, 10th April at County Hall, Dundalk. The event, attended by nearly 150 guests, celebrated the extraordinary achievements of two of County … Continue reading

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Dundalk Chamber calls for cool heads following Trump’s tariffs

Paddy Malone from the Dundak Chamber of Commerce has urged local businesses to keep calm and not panic following last week’s announcement by the President of America, Donald Trump that he was putting a blanket 20% tariff on most EU … Continue reading

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David Keenan revealed as composer for major movie

Local singer songwriter David Keenan has been revealed as the composer for upcoming crime drama Salvable. Salvable is an upcoming British boxing crime drama film directed by Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta, written by Franklin and starring Shia LaBeouf. The … Continue reading

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Ardee Bog Row rumbles on. All parties in Ardee Bypass row call for talks to end stalemate

The seemingly never ending saga of the proposed Ardee bypass took another turn this week with both sides of the argument agreeing that constructive engagement is the only way to bring an end to the impasse. The proposed N52 Ardee … Continue reading

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Lourdes hospital strike action suspended following talks

Strike action that was due to take place at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda tomorrow has been suspended following an exhaustive round of talks at the workplace Relations Commission between unions and hospital management. Fórsa and the Irish … Continue reading

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Morale low in understaffed ambulance service

A local man who works for the ambulance service has warned that morale amongst his colleagues is at an all time low following recent decisions made by National Ambulance Service director Robert Morton. In a letter to staff last month … Continue reading

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Irish Red Cross Delivers First Aid Training to Dundalk Schools Empowering Young Humanitarians to Respond in an Emergency

Sixth class pupils across Louth will be given valuable skills which could potentially help them to save lives thanks to an ambitious initiative which is being rolled out by Red Cross volunteer Pat Sheridan. Pat, a recently retired ambulance paramedic … Continue reading

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Local TD’s welcome new Womens Aid Refuge plans for Dundalk

Local TD’s have welcomed the news that planning permission has been granted for a new domestic violence refuge in Dundalk. Dundalk is one of 18 priority locations identified for domestic violence refuge development as part of the Government’s work under … Continue reading

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