Jason Newman

5 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

Serious concerns have been raised about the future of apprenticeships after it was revealed that the budget for them in Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) has been cut. The concerns were raised by Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú, who, with his party colleague David Cullinane TD, tabled a Topical Issue last week which was addressed by Minister for Further and Higher Education, James Lawless.

5 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

The price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in County Louth has increased to €307,500, up 3.4pc from €297,500 in the last three months, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance. Across the county, the average time taken to sell is three weeks, the Q2 REA Average House Price Index shows. The average price in Dundalk this quarter rose 3.5pc to €295,000, with time taken to sell currently three weeks.

5 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

On Friday, over 20 brave people took an icy dip in Market Square in Dundalk town centre in support of Turas. The event was held to encourage people to vote for Turas in the AIB Community Fund which closes on Wednesday, 25th June. If successful, Turas will receive a donation towards their work with people locally in recovery from addiction. The public ice dip drew a lively crowd and plenty of online support, with many people voting for Turas to receive vital funding through the AIB Community Fund.

5 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

Louth County Council spent over €20,600 on sending a delegation to New York for St Patrick’s Day this year. The delegation was made up of Louth County Council Chief Executive, David Conway, Director of Strategic Economic Development, Thomas McEvoy, Cllr Kevin Callan as Louth County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr John Sheridan as Cathaoirleach of Ardee MD, Cllr Seán Kelly as Cathaoirleach of Dundalk MD and Cllr Pio Smith as Deputy Mayor of the Borough District of Drogheda.

5 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

A joint initiative aimed at protecting Louth’s coastlines and marine environments is continuing to make waves, as Louth County Council teams up with the Think Before You Flush campaign and the Blue Flag programme to promote responsible waste disposal at beaches and marinas.