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Magnificent SEVEN Seventh consecutive major medal for superstar Kate

Newly crowned European champion, Kate O’Connor, received a heroes welcome at her homecoming on Monday evening as Dundalk came out in the rain to congratulate their hometown hero. The homecoming which fittingly took place at the brand new Athletics track … Continue reading →

‘The GAA belongs to everyone’ – Cllrs call for Championship games to be free to air

The wee county’s recent run to their first All-Ireland senior football semi-final since 1957 gave supporters a summer few are likely to forget, but supporters following their county from home can find some games available only through a paid streaming … Continue reading →

30th anniversary film on lifting of the Dundalk Central Signal Cabin

In 1996, after many years of dedicated service, the Dundalk Central Signal Cabin was retired from operational use as it was no longer required. Recognising its historical importance, the then Station Master, Brendan McQuaid, arranged for the cabin to be … Continue reading →

Oran and Gareth to cycle 1000kms for Down Syndrome Ireland

Two years ago, Louth Village man Oran Colgan set off on a journey of a lifetime as he cycled almost 2000 miles to Athens, Greece to help raise money for the Irish Red Cross and help their efforts to provide … Continue reading →

Chance to watch rare solar eclipse

Millions of people will have their gaze fixed firmly skyward this evening as a rare solar eclipse sweeps across Europe. More than 90% of the sun will be obscured across Ireland between 6pm and 8pm this evening in what can … Continue reading →

Chloe ready to bloom in Tralee

Louth Rose Chloe Moran has thanked the people of Louth for their unwavering support since she was chosen to represent Louth at the prestigious Rose of Tralee Festival which begins tomorrow. The Festival takes place all weekend before the Selection … Continue reading →

Kilcurry families face anxious wait for school bus places

Families in the Kilcurry area are facing an anxious wait to find out whether their children will have a place on a school bus to Bush Post Primary School when the new term begins. That is according to Fine Gael … Continue reading →

Unstoppable Kate to take on Europe

Dundalk’s Kate O’Connor has added another remarkable chapter to her glittering athletics career after producing a commanding performance to win heptathlon gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. And next the local medal machine will be looking to make it … Continue reading →

The Sarah Fagan Women’s Lap of Louth Returns for Sixth Year

Cuchulainn Cycling Club have now finalised plans for this Year’s Sarah Fagan Women’s Lap of Louth which will take place on Sunday 16th August 2026. Now in its 6th Year, this annual “ladies only” cycle, attracts female cyclists from several … Continue reading →

Gardaí shoot man with knife with ‘less lethal round’ in Dundalk

On Monday evening (20th July 2026) at approximately 9.30pm, Gardaí responded to an incident involving a male armed with a knife at Dunnes carpark in Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk. Frontline Uniform Gardaí were supported by Armed Support Unit personnel. Gardaí engaged … Continue reading →