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Kiernan winner of TV3 Local Legend
Sixth class pupil, Kieran Lennon, from Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Kilkerley, has scooped first prize in the TV3 ‘Local Legend’ competition.
Land of Legends race day attracts vistors from afar
Dundalk Stadium hosted their ‘Louth Land of Legends’ event in conjunction with The Gathering 2013, last weekend and it was a great success.
Ardee biodiversity project launched
ARDEE Tidy Towns, Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire, and Ardee Library recently took part in an Eco Tribes Biodiversity Challenge.
Percentage of Nathan Carter concert will go towards the charity
The National Council for the Blind is sent to benefit from the Nathan Carter headlined Táin Summer Festival Open Air Concert, as concert promoters Oriel Events confirmed this week that a percentage of the concert proceeds would be donated to the charity.
The abortion debate
THE comments by Fr Tony Flannery about the Catholic Church’s criticism of the Government and the bizarre veiled threat of excommunication of legislators who may vote in favour of the Abortion bill should be noted.
Dundalk Tidy Towns have given us a lot to be proud of
DUNDALK has won five gold medals in the National Tidy Towns competition in the last five years.
Ardee school goes for a national flag record
ARDEE Educate Together is set to gain a fourth national environmental flag, the first school in the country to do so.
Bay Estate ‘Wall of Hope’ takes 1st place
Scoil Mhuire na nGael were delighted to find out they were the winners of this year’s Wall of Hope competition.
Punters flock to Carlingford for the fast birds
Don’t cry fowl if you see a number of hot birds in the Carlingford area, as it is likely they will be going as quack as they can in a bid to win this years National Poultry Race which takles place on the 19 May at Folklore Park.
Dromiskin students celebrate Europe Day
THE pupils of St Peter’s National School Dromiskin celebrated Europe Day on Thursday 9 May with a visit from their local MEP Mairead McGuinness.
Given chance to get back on straight and narrow
A 39 year old man who was given a three year suspended sentence, following the discovery of two sawn-off shotguns, ammunition and a smoke grenade, in his home last week avoided having the sentence activated at Dundalk Circuit Court.
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Dublin rock quartet The Riptide Movement are hitting the Spirit Store stage next Thursday, May 23.
Comedian Neil Delamare returns to the Spirit Store
One of the biggest names on the Irish comedy scene, Neil Delamere is back on the Spirit Store stage this summer with his highly anticipated brand new show, DeleMere Mortal.
Louth choirs and singers required
Choirs and singers from across Louth are being invited to participate in the second International Gospel Choir Festival taking place in Kilkenny this June.
Louth Beekeepers meeting
THE next meeting of the Louth Beekeepers Association will take place on Thursday 23 May at 8pm.
No charges to be brought after four-year probe
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has rejected criticisms of the force by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission following its investigation after alleged collusion between members of the force and Kiernan Boylan from Ardee who was arrested in 2005 in connection with the seizure of drugs worth 1.7 million euro.
Summer soccer schools
The FAI’s largest grassroots programme, the eFlow FAI Summer Soccer Schools are back for 2013 and this summer Dundalk will see 2 venues, Bellurgan Utd and Dundalk Football Club, host the summer schools.
Probation Act for publican who assaulted staff member
A 50-year-old publican who admitted assaulting a barmaid in his own premises has had the charge dismissed under the Probation of Offenders Act after paying e2,000 to the victim.
Crisps used to identify assailant
A 22 year old local man who assaulted a teenager during a mugging was subsequently identified by gardai as he was carrying a tube of Pringles crisps at the time, Dundalk Circuit Court heard last week.
Fergie’s last signing?
The Dundalk Democrat can reveal that one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s signing my have been for a Dundalk soccer player.
Councillors blast banks
ARDEE Town Councillors have expressed their anger at the poor quality of service available at Ardee banks.
Author teams up with tour company to promote book
From Leprechauns to an International Folk Festival, Kevin Woods whose vision of eventually bringing The World Folk Festival to Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula came a step closer this week.
Free breast screening clinic
The National Breast Screening Programme is currently inviting women aged 50 to 64 from Dundalk, Ballymascanlan, Carlingford, Greenore and surrounding areas for a free BreastCheck mammogram (x-ray) in the BreastCheck mobile digital screening unit located in the grounds of Louth County Hospital.
Fitspatrick backs fodder extension
FINE Gael Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney that he is extending the imported fodder transport scheme for a further two weeks and doubling the fund to €2 million.
Local gardener will represent Dundalk at this year’s Bord Bia’s Bloom
Bord Bia has announced the return of Bloom, its hugely successful gardening, food and family festival, which will take place within a 70 acre site in the Phoenix Park, Dublin this June bank holiday weekend.
Legendary folk singer Christy Moore will be in Dundalk this weekend
Legendary singer/song writer Christy Moore is coming to the Dundalk and will give a rare public performance in The Fairways Hotel on Friday, May 17 along with special guest Declan Sinnott.
Rents stable in Dundalk but drop in Louth
RENTS have slightly reason in Dundalk but dropped across Louth as a whole new figures have revealed.
Great support for David Carney night
A BIG crowd turned out for the David Carney benefit night this at The Grove House Dunleer.
Three-year strategic plan already in the pipeline
MR Paddy Matthews is the new president of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and Holly Dance has been elected vice president.
County Show for Bellurgan Park venue
The County Louth Agricultural show will take place in Bellurgan Park this year, on Sunday June 16.
Cycle Against Suicide in Ardee
THE Cycle Against Suicide stopped at Ardee Community School where the competitors were hosted by the Ardee Cycling Club.
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The National Grand Prix weekend at Ravensdale Lodge will take place once again from Friday, May 24 until Sunday, May 26 The profile of this established Grand Prix weekend at Ravensdale Lodge has grown in stature over the past few years with increased prize fund and sponsorship on offer with each year that passes.
Off the road for three years
A 26-year-old man who had appeared at Dundalk Court on charges of drunken and dangerous driving has paid over a final e1,600 of a total of e8,564 in compensation due following his collision with three parked cars.
Good luck to Monastery boys
THE Monastery national school Ardee, who won the FAI North Leinster five-aside soccer competition for medium sized schools, are in the Leinster final at the MDL grounds at Navan this Thrusday 16 May.
e1000 paid to assaulted tax driver
Two men who beat up a taxi driver in a row over a fare will have to find further compensation on a sum they have already offered by way of compensation, Judge Flann Brennan said at Dundalk Court.
Bus Eireann strike hits students and workers
There was widespread disruption to Bus Eireann services from Sunday as more than 1,000 drivers around the country went on strike against cuts to their overtime and pay.
Neighbours rushed to help Owen
THE accidental death from injuries in a fire at his home, of Mr Owen Carroll, Sandylane Blackrock, has caused widespread shock throughout the Blackrock area.
LEADER grants x200,000 for first willow processing plant in the county
LOUTH Leader Partnership, the body that promotes local industry, has approved funding of €200,000 to Mr Tony McGuinness to construct a willow drying and processing plant at his farm at Richardstown Ardee.
Sharkey welcomes decision on burial
LOUTH County Councillor Tomás Sharkey has welcomed the news that non-coffined burials are to be allowed in this country from next month.
Getting at Taste of Carlingford
The Taste of Carlingford festival took place last weekend and visitors flocked from all around to sample some of the wonderful local produce, served in the destination that has become well known for its dining out.
Louth students attend Agri Aware Farm Walk
Students from Bush Post Primary School in Riverstown were among the large attendance at the Agri Aware ‘Farm Walk and CAP Talk’ event held at the Teagasc research centre at Grange in Co Meath.
Senator wants bridge to go ahead
FIANNA Fáil Senator Mary White is hopeful Stormont Minster for Finance Sammy Wilson will reconsider his rigid position on the Narrow Water Bridge scheme at Carlingford Lough and ‘Green Light’ final funding from the Stormont Executive.
Inter-generational project at Scoil Mhuire na nGael continues to benefit both young and old
The fifth class pupils of Scoil Mhuire na nGael visited St Oliver’s last Monday morning as part of their regular visits to their friends in St Oliver’s Community Hospital.
Jeweller to receive commission on ring
A jeweller is to receive a 5pc commission on the sale of a 8.38 carat diamond ring he sold belonging to the wife of Collon developer John McCabe.
Turas is a welcoming confidential service
TURAS Counselling Services was founded in 2005 to help people with addiction problems.
Woman shoplifted goods worth over e2,600
A woman who was caught shoplifting from local stores on 11 separate occasions to feed her drug addiction, was sentenced to eight months at Dundalk district court.
Chamber President highlights concerns
DUNDALK Chamber of Commerce President Paddy Malone has said the the Gateway Report for Dundalk highlights a number of concerns.
e1000 raised by Dundalk Gaelscoil
The entire school community of Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan and Naíonra Dhún Dealgan was delighted to present Peter Stewart with a cheque for €1000 which he accepted on behalf of the Irish Motor Neurone Association. Rang 6 raised the money recently by hosting a bake sale, at which they also had a face-painting stall, and other attractions.
People urged to return housing forms
DUNDALK Town Council housing applicants should return the housing needs assesment forms sent to them even though the closing date has expired.
Cat Show and Craft Fair come to Dundalk
TírNaTICA, an Irish cat club, are holding a two day TICA Cat Show and Craft Fair in the Fairways Hotel, on May 25 and 26.
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