Margaret Roddy

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Senior Journalist at The Argus

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Newly ordained Dundalk Anglican priest says “It was a calling from God and I answered”

4 days ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

Newly ordained Dundalk Anglican priest says “It was a calling from God and I answered”Rita Arthur (3rd from right) who was ordained in St Patrick's Cathedral Armagh on Sunday“It was a calling from God and I answered,” says woman Rita Arthur who is believed to be the first local parishioner of Dundalk’s St Nicholas Church of Ireland to be ordained to the priesthood.
Scorching weather for Louth Turas ice dip

5 days ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

Scorching weather for Louth Turas ice dipGarda Rachel Copperthwaite and Garda Kate Patterson at the Turas ice dip event at Market Square. Photo: Aidan Dullaghan/NewspicsThe scorching weather made the Turas ice dip at Dundalk’s Market Square somewhat less of an ordeal last Friday when over twenty people took the plunge in support of Turas securing votes for the AIB Community Fund.
Louth's railway heritage comes alive in historic GNR works model exhibition

6 days ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

Louth's railway heritage comes alive in historic GNR works model exhibitionThe old GNR railway works in Dundalk are part of a model railway exhibition coming to town next monthAn exhibition that’s sure to fascinate anyone who ever had relatives working in Dundalk’s old GNR works as well as model railway enthusiasts and Thomas the Tank lovers, comes to town next month.
Tributes paid to “caring” Dundalk student who died in Laytown drowning tragedy

6 days ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

The boy had been with a number of friends when he got into difficulty while swimming in the River Nanny near the popular beach at Laytown. The alarm was raised by a member of the public shortly before 6.15pm and his was recovered from water by the coastguard around 9.30pm and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His remains were taken to Our Lady's Hospital in Navan where a post-mortem will be carried out. Kofi lived with is mother Maria at Rockfield Court, Dundalk and his younger sister.
Fundraiser launched for family of dad-of-two who died after sustaining head injuries

6 days ago | sundayworld.com | Margaret Roddy

APPEAL FOR HELP | Appealing to people to help the campaign reach its target of €28,000, she said their contributions may be used towards childcare, education, housework, etcThe late James O'Connor with his partner Laura Ballantine and thier children Lucy and MillieToday at 15:04A GoFundMe campaign for the partner and two young children of the Co Louth man who died earlier this month from head injuries sustained in an incident in south Armagh, has raised over €25,000 in just two days.
Louth's 'Expendables' aim for epic 25km swim to raise funds for Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust

1 week ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

Six veteran swimmers with a combined age of 400 years are preparing for a gruelling 25-30km open-water challenge from Gyles' Quay to Clogherhead, battling currents and jellyfish to support the charity that helps bring home over 200 bodies to Ireland every year A group of six experienced veteran open-water swimmers preparing to take on a gruelling swim off the Louth coast in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust are now appealing to the public to row in behind them and support their fund...
Agricultural lands close to Dundalk town centre to go under the hammer

1 week ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

Just over sixteen acres of agricultural land at Dundalk’s Shore Road are to go under the hammer in an online auction on Thursday July 17. The 16 .80 acres of agricultural land are currently laid down in grass and are conveniently located on the eastern side of the town along the regional Shore Road. According to estate agent Brigid Downes of youbid.ie, “there is approximately 50m of road frontage where the lands to the rear are accessible through two access points.
Man (29) appears before special sitting of Dundalk District Court in connection with cannabis seizure

1 week ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

A 29-year old man has appeared before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court in connection with the discovery of 126 mature cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €100,800, along with cannabis with an estimated value of €34,000, in the Newry Road area of the Dundalk on Thursday June 19. Aidrius Mickevicius with an address at St Kevin’s Terrace, Newry Road, was remanded in custody to the sitting of Dundalk District Court next Wednesday June 25.
Dundalk Dog Rescue celebrating 20th anniversary with sponsored walk

1 week ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

This year there’s a new venue, with the 4km walking starting and finishing at the popular town centre pub Mo Chara. The walk gets underway at 4pm and is a family friendly event, followed by with refreshments, treats and raffle. For the past two decades, Dundalk Dog Rescue has made a huge difference to the lives of thousands of dogs and the community.
Louth mural festival cements Dundalk's reputuation as street art hotspot

1 week ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

Dundalk’s newly expanded EPSO festival might have been dogged by rain and conspiracy theories but the town has been left with four brilliant new murals and the foundations for what hopefully will become a major summer arts festival in future years. Top international artists from Spain, England, South Africa and Ireland have created new masterpieces, firmly cementing Dundalk’s place as a hotspot for street art.