Historic Dundalk fire engine set for permanent home under new council plans
Councillor Robert Nash welcomed Meadow Grove plans
Plans to create a permanent home for Dundalk's historic Merryweather fire engine have taken a significant step forward, with proposals unveiled to transform a disused pumping station into a dedicated heritage display space.
Louth County Council has prepared detailed plans to convert the unused pumping station at Meadow Grove into a modern exhibition building that will house the iconic Merryweather fire engine alongside a collection of memorabilia celebrating the history of Dundalk Fire and Rescue Service.
The project is expected to go on public display next month as part of the statutory Part 8 planning process. Subject to public consultation and councillors' approval, the proposal is due to come before the October meeting of Dundalk Municipal District for ratification.
Local councillor Robert Nash welcomed the progress, describing it as the culmination of work that has been ongoing since he was co-opted to Louth County Council in 2023.
" I firmly believed the Merry-weather was of great historical importance to the people of Dundalk and would be a great addition to the highly successful Dundalk walking tours and also a great tourist attraction for our town ," Cllr Nash said.
He also praised council officials for their work in advancing the project.
" Huge thank you to the Louth County council staff who have been working hard behind the scenes to get the project to this stage. Without their commitment and dedication, it would not have been possible," he said.