Deaths in Dundalk - Friday 21 August 2026
Recent deaths in Dundalk and surrounding areas in Louth
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Louth Tidy Towns group condemns vandalism of community library
Volunteers said plants beside a bench had also been trampled and pulled up
Louth Weather: Bright and sunny start to the day
Highest temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees in light to moderate northerly winds.
Four arrested in probe into organised burglary gang
Gardai said they believed the men were part of a group who carried out burglaries across the country.
Motorcyclist dies following road crash in Co Cork
It happened on the N71 at Caha pass just before 3pm on Thursday.
Plans progressing for student accommodation in centre of Dundalk
Decision now due within weeks on plans for a student accommodation facility at Wrightson's Lane in Dundalk
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PHOTOS: Arthur's Archive - Reeling in the years across Louth
Photographer Arthur Kinahan takes our readers on a trip down memory lane
One of teens killed in motorway crash was ‘in the care of Tusla’
The child and family agency also confirmed that two of the other teens who died were known to it.
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Laura Sullivan is new artist-in-residence in Dundalk's Creative Spark
Artist and farmer Laura Sullivan recently relocated from the Champlain Islands on Vermont’s Canadian border to the island of Ireland
Louth sees increase in home starts but growth remains slow
Work commenced on 383 new homes in Louth in the first six months of this, up from the same period last year, but down on the four years prior to that
Exhibition by local artist Ciara Agnew coming to Dundalk's Downtown Hub
Solo exhibition ‘Linear Horizons’ by visual artist Ciara Agnew will open on Thursday, September 10th atCreative Spark Downtown Hub
Louth County Council warns against fraudulent emails seeking payment
Scam Warning: Fraudulent Emails Seeking Payment of Planning-Related Fees or Development Contributions in Louth
People suffering from rare disease ‘beg’ for life-changing medicine
The HSE Drugs Group decided to recommend that the drug Skyclarys, used for Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), should not be covered by the HSE.
Fuel Allowance return date confirmed as thousands in line for payment boost
The payment has increased from €33 to €38 per week following a measure introduced in Budget 2026
TikTok declines to attend public hearing of media committee
The social media giant instead offered a private briefing to members of the Oireachtas committee.
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Drogheda United and Healthy Louth team up for Not Around Us Campaign
Not Around Us is a national awareness campaign that encourages people not to smoke or vape in places where children and young people are present
‘Extreme content’ being allowed to ‘sit’ on social media, minister says
There has been renewed focus on videos of dangerous driving following a fatal crash on Sunday.
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Search for missing 34-year-old woman stood down as Gardaí issue tragic update
Megan Phillipson was reported missing from her home in Kildare on August 13
Louth brands announced as finalists for national awards
Three Louth brands announced as finalists for the 10th annual Irish Made Awards, presented by Irish Country Magazine.