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Donard McCabe

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Donard McCabe is a journalist for Iconic News covering the Dundalk Democrat and Louth Live

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There was a fall in the number of people signing on the Live Register in Dundalk in October

Fall in Dundalk but rest of Louth sees rise in number signing on
Live Register figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that there was a fall in Dundalk last month in the number of people signing on but a rise elsewhere in Louth
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Louth's Nash calls for tourist tax to fund local services (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Louth's Nash calls for tourist tax to fund local services

An Coimisiún Pleanála has given the go ahead for a 268 acre solar farm in mid-Louth

Larry Goodman farm loses appeal against 268 acre solar farm in Louth

Padraig O’Hora, Energy Engineer, Louth County Council, leads a guided tour of the recently retrofitted County Archives building at the launch of the Dundalk Blackrock Decarbonising Zone at the Oriel Centre in Dundalk.

New Decarbonising Zone launched for Dundalk and Blackrock

Plans underway to convert popular Dundalk pub to apartments

Plans underway to convert popular Dundalk pub to apartments

Pictured at the launch of the Shared Island Cluster Leadership Conference 2027 are (L to R): Anne Lanigan, Divisional Manager for Technology and Services, Enterprise Ireland; Barbara Orr, Director of Enterprise Development, InterTradeIreland; and Linda Jamison, Head of Collaboration & Clusters, Invest NI

Ballymascanlon Hotel in Dundalk to host major international conference

New plans submitted for 502 homes at Haggardstown

New plans submitted for 502 homes in Dundalk

Plan of the proposed urban recreation park at the Navvy Bank which was rejected by Dundalk councillors

Dundalk councillors reject plans for recreation park at Navvy Bank

Plan of the proposed urban recreation park at the Navvy Bank which was rejected by Dundalk councillors

Dundalk councillors reject plans for recreation park at Navvy Bank

PHOTOS Dundalk IT welcomes almost 1,400 new graduates

Stedfast Shoes Brass Band in Carrickmacross is Irelands last remaining factory band

Irelands last remaining factory band celebrates 70 years

New plans submitted for 502 homes at Haggardstown

New plans submitted for 502 homes in Dundalk
Marina Quarter Ltd has applied to Louth County Council for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) of 502 homes at Haggardstown, Dundalk
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According to Cllr Nash, in Blackrock, particularly around Blackrock Park, large groups of youths were gathering, fireworks were being thrown at people

'A Halloween of fear, not fun' for Dundalk and Blackrock residents

Latest CSO figures show that the Drogheda region is outpacing the Dundalk region in home completions

Figures reveal Drogheda outpacing Dundalk in home completions

Louth County Council has refused planning permission for 57 apartments in Dundalk

Planning refused for new housing development in Dundalk

Charlie Ward, who won a Bronze Medal in Cookery pictured with his mentor Alan McCabe

Dundalk IT celebrates double success at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

According to Cllr Nash, in Blackrock, particularly around Blackrock Park, large groups of youths were gathering, fireworks were being thrown at people

'A Halloween of fear, not fun' for Dundalk and Blackrock residents

The design project will focus on two key areas: Main Street and the area surrounding the former railway station and library buildings

Louth County Council appoints design team for Dunleer regeneration

Cllr Yore highlighted that five years ago, Dundalk had 10, and Drogheda had 12 road traffic policing personnel, but in the last two years this has reduced to 12 in total across the county

Louth's Yore calls for sackings as road fatalities continue to rise

46 new homes at Long Avenue in Dundalk given go ahead by Louth County Council

46 new homes at Long Avenue in Dundalk given go ahead

Decision on 41 new houses and apartment in Dundalk due by 18 November

Decision on 41 new homes at Lower Point Road in Dundalk on the way

Deputy Joanna Byrne at her visit to Drogheda Ambulance Station on Tuesday 27 October, alongside NAS personnel John McKenna, Kathrina Murray, Linda Maher and Jillian Kinahan

Improvements welcomed at Louth ambulance station

Kevin Moran and Stacy McVeigh of Dundalk Youth Centre receive the runners-up award in the Community Youth Initiative category at the IPB Pride of Place Awards 2026, alongside Cllr Dolores Minogue, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, council representatives and Co-operation Ireland officials.

Dundalk Youth Centre recognised at IPB Pride of Place Awards
Dundalk Youth Centre took runners-up honours in the Community Youth Initiative category at this year's IPB Pride of Place Awards
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Photo from last year’s Frostival parade in Dundalk

Dundalk gets ready to shine with two weekends of festive magic

Louth motorists to be hit with hike in M1 motorway toll

Louth motorists face hike in M1 motorway toll

Decision on 41 new houses and apartment in Dundalk due by 18 November

Decision on 41 new houses and apartment in Dundalk on the way

Charlie Ward, who won a Bronze Medal in Cookery pictured with his mentor Alan McCabe

Dundalk IT celebrates double success at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Latest CSO figures show that the Drogheda region is outpacing the Dundalk region in home completions

Figures reveal Drogheda outpacing Dundalk in home completions

The design project will focus on two key areas: Main Street and the area surrounding the former railway station and library buildings

Louth County Council appoints design team for Dunleer regeneration

Louth County Council has refused planning permission for 57 apartments in Dundalk

Planning refused for new housing development in Dundalk

Cllr Yore highlighted that five years ago, Dundalk had 10, and Drogheda had 12 road traffic policing personnel, but in the last two years this has reduced to 12 in total across the county

Louth's Yore calls for sackings as road fatalities continue to rise

46 new homes at Long Avenue in Dundalk given go ahead by Louth County Council

46 new homes at Long Avenue in Dundalk given go ahead

Louth County Council has applied to An Coimisiún Pleanala for approval for a development of 44 houses at the Lower Point Road

Louth County Council reactivates plan for housing at Lower Point Road

Ben McCabe, pictured with members of the Carrickmacross Men's Shed Pearse Callan, Frank Ward, and Hugh Crawley

Carrickmacross Men's Shed contributes to Dundalk IT funded research

PHOTOS: Louth 2026 Business Awards a crowning success

Extension of duration granted for planning permission for social housing in Dundalk

Dundalk social housing plans get renewed

Cllr Reilly highlighted the work carried out by CE Scheme participants at St Brigid's Shrine

Call in Louth for stronger support for CE Scheme participants

Tiberius Pereira (volunteer member) and Fiona O'Driscoll HSE - both members of the Patient and Service User Council

HSE invites people in Louth to join Patient and Service User Council

Online safety speaker Mick Moran addressed parents and caregivers at St Mary's Parish Primary School on Tuesday 20 October

Louth & Meath primary schools unite for smartphone-free childhoods

Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, Cllr Aidan Campbell, and Chief Fire Officer, Dermot Brannigan, pictured in the cab of Monaghan County Council's new Class B Fire Appliance following its official handover at Monaghan Fire Station

Monaghan Fire Service strengthened with new appliance

Louth County Council has applied to An Coimisiún Pleanala for approval for a development of 44 houses at the Lower Point Road

Louth County Council reactivates plan for housing at Lower Point Road

Extension of duration granted for planning permission for social housing in Dundalk

Dundalk social housing plans get renewed

Ben McCabe, pictured with members of the Carrickmacross Men's Shed Pearse Callan, Frank Ward, and Hugh Crawley

Carrickmacross Men's Shed contributes to Dundalk IT funded research

Panagiotis Demestichas, CEO and Chairman of Wings ICT Solutions (left) with Brian McHugh, Managing Director of Vantage Towers Ireland and Eoin MacManus, Chief Business Officer at Three, at the official launch of Ireland's first 5G Emerald Motorway Corridor project

Louth to be part of Ireland's first 5G Emerald Motorway Corridor

PHOTOS: Louth 2026 Business Awards a crowning success

Cllr Reilly highlighted the work carried out by CE Scheme participants at St Brigid's Shrine

Call in Louth for stronger support for CE Scheme participants

Louth County Council has issued an LRD opinion on 502 new homes planned for Haggardstown

Louth County Council issues update on 502 homes in Haggardstown

Dundalk National Learning Network at Blackrock beach, led by Clean Coasts officer Aine Lawless

Clean Coasts and Rehab Group take action in Blackrock

Louth Sanctuary Runners group enjoying the atmosphere at Global Solidarity Run recently

Sanctuary Runners fly the flag for Louth at Global Solidarity Run

(L-R) Nikki Campbell, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office Louth; Wayne Macken, Broadband Officer, Louth County Council; Feargal Ó Coigligh, Secretary General, Department of Culture, Communications & Sport; Cllr. Dolores Minogue, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council; David Conway, Chief Executive, Louth County Council and Mairead Meyer, Chief Operations Officer, National Broadband Ireland at the National Broadband Plan milestone completion event in Louth

NBI completes broadband works in Louth

Liam Ó Maonlaí takes to the stage of the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol on Saturday 31st October

Legendary Hot House Flowers frontman coming to Dundalk Gaol

Cllrs Meenan and Nash were critical of An Garda Síochána in relation to action on anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour ‘an absolute plague’ in Louth