Margaret Roddy

1 day ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

Friends rally to bring home Louth man who has spent seven months in a Thailand hospitalDundalk man Brian Casey has been in hospital in Thailand for seven monthsFriends of a Louth man who has been in hospital in Thailand for seven months after falling ill while on holidays are trying to get him back to Sweden where he has been living for several years. Brian Casey, who is originally from Oakland Park, had travelled to Thailand last year.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

The North Louth Hospice provides much-needed support to those living with cancer and their families while the Maria Goretti Foundation runs the children’s respite centre in Lordship, providing greatly appreciated breaks for families. The Cross Cooley Challenge is not just about hiking – it’s about coming together as a team, enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Cooley mountains and supporting these two great local charities, as well as having great craic in the process.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

Books of condolences for Garda Kevin Flatley who was killed after being struck by a motorcycle at Lanestown, near Swords on Sunday, have been opened at the Garda Stations across Louth.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

There is still time to enter the various classes including cattle, sheep, horses, poultry, home industries as well as a section for children. A very busy cattle section is expected with breeders hoping to win their class, exhibit a breed champion and hopefully take home the Supreme Champion title. The cattle section covers breeds such as Simmental, Limousin, Charolais, Hereford, Belgian Blue, Angus, Highland and Commerical.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Margaret Roddy

Located at No 16 Francis Street, the three-storey over basement property retains many of its original features including high ceilings, ornate fireplaces and large casement windows. It has been recently refurbished into modern office accommodation with large open plan rooms LED energy saving lighting, category 6 A data cabling, gas fired heating system throughout, tea station, toilets and wired for intercom and internal cctv and sound systems.