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Hauliers, farmers and transport firms warn of diesel crisis
Louth hauliers, transport firms and farmers are demanding government action over escalating fuel costs as they warn of rising prices. With diesel hitting over €2.05 at some pumps in the country, the impact of the crisis in the Middle East is being...
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O’Connor family make donations in a loving tribute
Funds raised in memory of the O’Connor family who died in a tragic incident at their home outside Louth Village last September, have been presented to two organisations that were close to their hearts. Louise and Mark O’Connor and their youngest son,...
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‘We’re praying and the candles are lit’– Mother of soldier shares her concerns
“We’re praying and the candles are lit,” the mother of a 22-year old Louth soldier serving as a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon said. Medbh Burns from Old Muirhevna, Dundalk is anxiously watching news of the war in the Middle East unfold and wants the Irish...
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Football is biggest loser
The scandalous acts of vandalism on Friday last when Drogheda United supporters threw lit flares onto the just officially opened playing pitch at Oriel Park has been universally condemned. The wanton act of vandalism - which was seemingly pre-planned...
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‘Deeply Disturbing’ 100-minute ambulance wait time
Concerns have been raised about the length of time that it is taking ambulances to respond to calls in Dundalk. The issue has been highlighted by former councillor Michael O’Dowd who describes the wait time of approximately 100 minutes for an...
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€1.2m flood damage across county as storms lash Louth
It’s been a stormy start to 2026 with the bill for severe weather impact on Louth coming in at €1.2 million, the council have confirmed. The figure was revealed at Monday night’s meeting of Drogheda Borough District, where councillors were told that...
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AI ‘FloodWatch’ system launched in Blackrock to boost coastal awareness
A new local flood awareness system, FloodWatch, has been launched as a pilot in Blackrock village to help residents and visitors better understand when coastal flooding conditions are expected. The announcement came as flooding caused road closures...
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‘Laughing gas’ cans discovered every day
Large, empty cans of nitrous oxide can be seen ‘every day of the week’ in public areas in Dundalk, according to a Louth TD Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú highlighted his concerns in the Dáil during a debate on a bill to regulate the sale of what is more...
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Town will have no parade this St Patrick’s Day
The streets of Dundalk are set to be a lot quieter this St. Patrick’s Day with no parade planned for the first time in many years. The “hugely disappointing” news emerged at the January meeting of Louth County Council, where Cllr. Maeve Yore said she...
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