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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council convened their latest Strategic Alliance meeting on 9 December 2025 at County Hall, Dundalk, reaffirming their commitment to cross-border cooperation and regional development. The Strategic Alliance, established in 2011 through a Memorandum of Understanding, provides a vital forum for both councils to address shared challenges […]
Louth County Council has opened Books of Condolence following the tragic road crash which claimed the lives of five young people in Dundalk on Saturday night. The five victims – Dylan Commins (23), Ardee, Co Louth; Chloe McGee (23), Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan; Alan McCluskey (23), Drumconrath, Co Meath; Shay Duffy (21), Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan; and […]
Mid-Louth Councillors have once again pooled their Discretionary Budget and have purchased a specially adapted bike for Scoil Mhuire gan Smal in Kilsaran. Each year Councillors are given a discretionary budget that they can donate to projects in their local areas but the six Mid-Louth Councillors have always pooled their money so it can support […]
Fastway Couriers going into receivership is having a detrimental effect on workers and small businesses alike. Sinn Féin Councillor Antóin Watters has said “this has come as a major shock to their 300+ workers who still have their bills to pay despite losing their income. I know of a few lads around Cooley and throughout […]
Louth County Council has signed a contract with Urban Agency to deliver integrated design services for the ambitious ‘Living in Carlingford – Visiting Carlingford’ regeneration project. The initiative, jointly funded by the council and the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), aims to revitalise Carlingford’s public spaces while preserving its medieval charm and rich heritage. […]
One of Louth’s greatest sporting sons, Stephen Staunton, received a warm welcome at the County Museum Dundalk on Wednesday morning. The former Liverpool and Aston Villa star, who won 102 caps for the Republic of Ireland, was on hand to view his famous green jersey from the 2001 World Cup Qualifier against Portugal. The shirt […]
Louth County Council’s VARCITIES project at Dundalk Library has been nominated for a 2025 e-Government award. The VARCITIES pilot project, a transformative urban regeneration initiative co-funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, has been nominated in the Smart Cities and Urban Development category. Located within the courtyard area of the County Library and Museum in […]
Louth County Council, in collaboration with the Louth Local Sports Partnership (LLSP), will host a free Family Fun Day to celebrate National Play Day 2025 on Sunday, 6th July. The event, which is run in conjunction with St Kevin’s GFC, will take place at the club’s GAA ground in Philipstown, Dunleer, from 10am to 2pm. This […]
Louth County Council launched the Louth PEACEPLUS Action Plan on Thursday, 10th April 2025. The Louth PEACEPLUS Action Plan is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and has received €4,679,354 to engage with 4679 participants in 15 projects across three themes. The first theme, Local Community Regeneration […]
Louth County Council has launched a new six-month campaign to address dog fouling and promote responsible pet ownership around the county. The initiative, which includes new signage, media outreach and community engagement, aims to keep public spaces clean and safe. Some of the key messages of the campaign include: ‘Bag It & Bin It’, ‘Dog […]
Louth County Council is pleased to announce the appointment of David Conway as it’s new Chief Executive. David brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in both public and private sectors, making him an excellent choice to lead the council in its mission to enhance the quality of life for […]
The iconic ‘Brown Bull of Cooley’ has returned to his home overlooking the M1 in County Louth following extensive repairs, Louth County Council have confirmed. The Bull was removed from the roadside site through farmland adjacent to the M1, using heavy lifting equipment, in Autumn 2023 to undergo essential repairs. It was transported to a […]
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