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THE streets of Dundalk were packed last Friday night with local families who turned out despite the rain for the Frostival Winter Festival. The annual festival took place on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18, marking the start of … Continue reading →

Anord Mardix, a global leader in the critical power industry, has officially commenced construction of a second facility in Dundalk, called D2. Situated close to its sister site (Tanola House), D2 is located on IDA Business & Technology Park and … Continue reading →

The retail sector in Dundalk have overwhelmingly got behind a massive fundraiser by The Townhouse Bar and Restaurant for local toddler Daithi McCann who has been diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome. Over 40 local businesses have got behind the … Continue reading →

Debi Does Damage Clean up continues after county hit by Storm Debi Almost four thousand homes in the Dundalk district were without power on Monday after Storm Debi passed through the county in the early hours of Monday morning. Louth … Continue reading →

Dealgan Boxing Club in Marian Park will celebrate their 85th anniversary this year with a fundraising dinner show in the Gateway Hotel on November 25th. The fundraiser will help raise money to send 20 Dealgan boxers to an international tournament … Continue reading →

A new comprehensive book on County Louth will be launched at County Hall in Dundalk at 7p.m. on Thursday 23rd November. Published by Geography Publications and edited by William Nolan (Emeritus Professor, UCD), it contains 900 pages and is richly … Continue reading →

Eoghan recognised with Garda Special Achievement award Dunleer man Eoghan McCabe was the recipient of a well deserved Garda Special achievement award for his extraordinary charity work. Eoghan raised an astonishing €55,585 for Williams Syndrome by holding a charity tractor … Continue reading →

Dundalk native Paddy Lennon has written a new, definitive history of the famous London Irish rugby club. The 350 page, illustrated book was published on 24th October to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the first match ever played by … Continue reading →

THE Manager of Carlingford Horse Riding School has spoken about the “utter devastation” caused to the business by recent floods. Charlene Meegan, manager at Carlingford Horse Riding School, told the Dundalk Leader that the business was flooded Halloween night. “We … Continue reading →

Locals described the flooding in North Louth as the worst that can be recalled in living memory as they surveyed the damage following torrential rainfall on Monday evening. According to Louth Weather (a popular local weather forecaster on social media) … Continue reading →