- Warning over varied solicitor fees
- Higgins to visit London Games site
- US firms create 485 jobs in Ireland
- Three more arrests over 2010 murder
- De Valera's daughter dies aged 93
- Call for calm after drive-by murder
- Customer details on stolen laptops
- Last trawler sinking victim found
- Family sue over pilot's crash death
- Vigilantes force dozens out of city
- Staff levels spark suicide concerns
- Five held in cannabis factory raids
News
RTE Prime Time lifts the lid on Dundalk’s sex trade
LAST week’s RTE Prime Time Investigate’s show has lifted the lid on the sex trade in Dundalk, suggesting that the town is a hotspot for the brothel business.
Pole dancing in the Cooley Mountains
The Slieve Foy, Co. Louth is the highest mountain in the Cooley/Gullion area, the perfect location to discover the outdoors on foot with fabulous scenery and walks for all abilities.
New building approved for Ardee Educate Together school
THE new eight-room purpose built Ardee Educate Together school, which has been approved by Department of Education, will be built on a four-acre site on the grounds of St Joseph’s Hospital Ardee and will be completed by September 2014.
Dundalk boys in TV adventure
THREE young boys from Dundalk are set to appear in the new science adventure series ‘The Mountain’ on Friday, February 10 on RTÉ Two at 5.30pm.
Dundalk film-maker to have documentary aired on Setanta
LOCAL Film-maker Niall McCann is about to have his first documentary aired on Setanta Ireland at 10pm on Monday.
Sport
McCaffrey’s men to face Banbridge on Saturday
Dundalk play their first pre-season game of 2012 when they take on Banbridge Town at Crystal Park on Saturday, February 11 at 2pm.
McCaffrey’s men on show this Saturday
Dundalk fans will get their first opportunity to see Sean McCaffrey’s new look side in action when the Lilywhites play their first pre-season friendly of the year when they take on Banbridge Town at Crystal Park on Saturday, February 11 at 2pm.
Fitzer makes four changes for Galway trip
THE Louth team has been named ahead of Sunday’s Allianz National Football League Division 2 game in Galway on Sunday.
Ferris cleared to play as Earls returns for French clash video
The return of Keith Earls to the Irish starting 15 is the only change being made by Declan Kidney for this weekend’s daunting Six Nations trip to Paris.
Local clubs book National Cup last 16 place
It was a good weekend for the remaining Dundalk Schoolboys League clubs competing in the SFAI National Cup competitions.
Video
Ferris cleared to play as Earls returns for French clash video
The return of Keith Earls to the Irish starting 15 is the only change being made by Declan Kidney for this weekend’s daunting Six Nations trip to Paris.
Lifestyle
Period style bungalow with potential
The location is discreet and the property impressive to say the least. For sale with Gunne Property, this superb detached bungalow on the Point Road, Dundalk will instantly impress viewers.
An Tain to stage ‘Skullduggery’ in Dundalk
THE Cuchulainn Players are staging an original musical comedy entitled ‘Skullduggery’ by Tony de Barra in An Tain Theatre from February 16-18 at 8pm.
Medal for 25 years service
THE organist at St Patrick’s Cathedral was presented with a St Patrick’s Medal by Cardinal Sean Brady in recognition of his 25 years service to the church.
Tony gets date on Take Me Out
A YOUNG Dundalk man is set to appear on TV3’s popular dating gameshow with a difference ‘Take Me Out’ on Friday, February 10 at 9pm.
Film selected for sci-fi festival
A SHORT film made by four Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) students has been selected for the International Sci-fi Film festival.
Community
600 Dundalk students sing in St Pat’s
SIX hundred primary and secondary school students from the Dundalk area joined forces for the first time for Seinn 2012 as part of Catholic Schools Week.
Sludge finds sky rocket
SINCE the new year as many as twelve toxic sludge dumps have occured in Couth Louth according to figures from the Louth County Council.
Team invents the Currizza
SEVEN students from St Mary’s College Dundalk have invented the ‘Currizza’ for a Pizza Apprentice competition being run by Eno’ until April.
Sharkey slams Garda inaction
LOUTH County Councillor Tomas Sharkey has told the Democrat that he is concerned not enough forensic investigation is being done to catch diesel laundering criminals.
Twice daily traffic chaos
Dundalk Town Councillor Oliver Morgan has called for the Road Traffic Management staff of the Council to carry out a detailed evaluation of the twice daily traffic chaos at the front of St Vincent’s School.
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Saturday 11 February 2012
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Light rain
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