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Minister O’Brien Marks Delivery of Louth’s First-Ever Homes Under Cost Rental Scheme

Minister visits a development site for supported living in Dundalk before officially opening a new cost rental housing development in Drogheda. Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, today visited two new housing developments in County Louth, making stops in Dundalk and Drogheda. His first destination was the Coulter Close development site […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Library Service launch ‘Little Book at Bedtime’ for Children Aged Four and Under

Louth County Council Library Service are inviting all families with children aged four and under to join the library and explore the joy of reading.   Each child will receive a bedtime story book to take home and keep when they begin their library journey, together with a wallet and library membership card.  One free […]

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Community Council Education Government Louth Louth County Council

CBS Primary to Park’ n ’Stride this Irish Road Safety Week

Louth County Council have joined forces with Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and An Garda Síochána to ask parents and students across Louth to rethink their daily commute by taking part in the ‘Park ‘n’ Stride’ campaign. The aim of this initiative, which coincides with Irish Road Safety Week, October 2nd to 9th, is to reduce […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

Louth County Council Dog Pound Help Give Elderly Rottweiler New Lease of Life!

Louth County Council Dog Pound came to the rescue of an 11 year old Rottweiler found tied to a gate in mid-Louth last month. Staff at the pound were alerted to three dogs left outside a property in Dunleer on July 21st. Louth County dog wardens arrived at the scene and were able to safely […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Lifestyle Louth Monaghan Seanad Éireann

New Podcast Hosted by Tánaiste Micheál Martin Drops

A new podcast presented by Tánaiste Micheál Martin has launched today (Monday, July 31st 2023).   ‘In Conversation’ with Tánaiste Micheál Martin is a new podcast with the Fianna Fáil leader adopting the role of interviewer instead of interviewee.   In his inaugural audiocast Mr Martin is in conversation with Dr Mark Henry, author of ‘In […]

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Community Constituency Louth Newry Newry and Armagh

Popular Newry Based Priest Moved to Another Diocese

A popular Newry based priest is to be moved to another diocese following an overhaul by archbishop Eamon Martin. Father Damien Quigley who is based in Middle Killeavy took to social media to express his sincere thanks to his parishioners. Message from Fr. Damien: “After sharing the news with my family and with the people […]

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Climate Community Council Government Health Lifestyle Louth Louth County Council

Ice House Hill In Bloom Ahead of An Taisce Green Flag Awards

One of Dundalk’s best known landmarks, Ice House Hill, has bloomed just in time for the annual An Taisce Green Flag awards. Ice House Hill is one of four public parks in Louth which currently hold Green Flag status,  the mark of a quality park or green space recognised throughout the world.   It is hoped […]

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Community Crime Dáil Éireann Government International Louth Seanad Éireann

“Tusla is Crumbling, Children in Care being Trafficked and Sexually Exploited, Minister Needs to Go!” – Aontu

The Aontú Leader, Peadar Tóibín TD has called for the resignation of the Minister for Children, following what he claimed was a “damning drip feed of information regarding the State’s failure to protect children in care”. Speaking today, the Meath West TD said: “It isn’t new, but it is making headlines lately: Children in the […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council

€323k For 112 Local Projects In Louth Under The Community Support Fund – O’Dowd

Local Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has warmly welcomed news that over €323k has been approved for 112 local Louth projects under the 2022 Community Support Fund. O’Dowd said “Energy bills and general overheads have crucified local organisations over the last 12-18 months and this modest funding will provide a welcome relief. “The national funding […]

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Community Council Government Louth Louth County Council Politics

History Made at Louth County Council as Two Female Councillors Hold Top Posts

History was made at County Hall on Monday, June 19th as two female councillors were elected as Cathaoirleach and Leas-Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council. Cllr. Paula Butterly was elected as the new Cathaoirleach at the annual meeting of Louth County Council.  She was presented with the chains of office for the coming year by outgoing […]

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Additional €2m Secured to Complete Tender Process for Narrow Water Bridge – O’Dowd

Louth Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has welcomed news this morning that an additional €2million has been secured to complete the tender process for the long awaited Narrow Water Bridge. The Louth TD, who also serves as Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, said “It was confirmed to […]

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Fianna Fáil Launch Anti-Social Behaviour Public Survey 

Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Chair of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party Dublin subcommittee, today launched a public sentiment survey on crime and anti-social behaviour with her Dublin Parliamentary Party colleagues at Leinster House. Following the launch, Senator Fitzpatrick said, “Anti-social behaviour threatens and undermines the fabric of our communities. As policy makers we must bring forward […]