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Dundalk Ravens made history as they defeated defending champions Limerick Celtics 71-63 after overtime to win the U20 Men’s National Cup at the National Basketball Arena on Sunday. It is a first National Cup title for the Dundalk club which … Continue reading →

Brendan Marmion will celebrate 40 years trading on Clanbrassil St. this year. The popular paint shop owner still works in the shop alongside three of his four daughters daughters (Emma, Gillian and Lyndsey) while fourth daughter Lisa works with Safe … Continue reading →

Independent Councillor Ciarán Fisher has called for a motion to central government to make a portion of the Apple Tax surplus available to municipal councils for discretionary funding to help get make a real difference and ensure proposed projects receive … Continue reading →

Hundreds of people turned up to a candlelit vigil in Blackrock to offer prayers and support to hugely popular local GP Dr Sean Owens, who is recovering in ICU after he was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver last Monday … Continue reading →

The long running saga of the proposed N52 Ardee Bypass took another twist last week with the news that a group calling themselves ‘Friends of Ardee Bog’ have lodged an appeal with the Supreme Court to review the An Bord … Continue reading →

Long waits at hospital emergency departments and a lack of GPs in Louth are impacting on patients, Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has said. The Sinn Féin deputy was speaking after the HSE’s Regional Executive Officer for Dublin and North … Continue reading →

Thirteen year old Dundalk girl Doireann McNally’s star continues to shine with the St Vincent’s student landing a plum role in new Hallmark movie ‘Love of the Irish’. Doireann is no stranger to landing big roles having previously starred as … Continue reading →

Dundalk have jumped a massive 19 places in the latest Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) latest survey which ranks 40 towns and cities across Ireland in a national performance table. Dundalk finished in 39th place this time last year before … Continue reading →

As part of its long-term plans in Ireland, MSD has agreed to acquire the WuXi Vaccines manufacturing facility located in Dundalk. The acquisition signifies an investment of over €500 million, which comes on the back of the company’s recent announcement … Continue reading →

Louth County Council has condemned the vandalism of the public playground at St. Helena Park in Dundalk, Co. Louth, overnight on 20th December 2024. The park, which had only reopened a week ago following a €480,000 refurbishment, was extensively damaged … Continue reading →