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The Dundalk Democrat has been a trusted source of news for the people of Dundalk and Louth since its founding in 1849. It proudly maintains its status as the local paper of record, earning a solid reputation over the years. Additionally, our news website, www.louthlive.ie, is among the most frequented in the region. We also engage with our audience through active social media channels, including popular Facebook and Twitter accounts. Our dedicated news team is deeply involved in the community, offering exceptional coverage of local events and sports, breaking stories, and thorough reporting on the latest happenings in Dundalk. We publish a comprehensive local newspaper that is available every Tuesday morning.

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Clogherhead RNLI rescues two sailors off Louth coast

1 day ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

In the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday 2 June at 1.28am, Clogherhead RNLI was requested by the Dublin Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre to assist two sailors on a yacht with two sailors onboard that had drifted onto rocks and a shingle beach near Gyles Quay, Dundalk. The Clogherhead RNLI all-weather lifeboat launched to assess the situation where the yacht had lost engine power and was drifting onto a rocky shingle beach.
Speeding driver caught at nearly double the limit outside Louth school

1 day ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

Gardaí from the Dundalk Roads Policing Unit recently detected a car travelling at 92km/h in a 50km/h zone outside Bellurgan National School. The speeding offence was recorded shortly before the school’s finishing time. In a statement shared by Louth Garda Síochána on Facebook, officers said the driver was clocked at almost double the legal limit outside the rural primary school. Prosecution proceedings have since commenced against the driver involved.
DkIT hosts Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) national conference

2 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

A two-day national event, focused on nature-based solutions was recently held at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT). Over 175 delegates attended the two-day event titled Nature-based Solutions Conference – To Protect and Restore Urban, Rural, Coastal and Riverine Environments.
Man dies in hospital following incident on Louth- Armagh border

2 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have confirmed that a man in his 40s has died in hospital following an incident in the Edenappa Road area of Jonesborough during the early hours of Saturday, 31st May. The man had sustained serious head injuries as a result of the incident. A post-mortem examination will be carried out to establish the cause of death. It is understood the man is from the north Louth area.
Louth is second most expensive county for car insurance

2 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

Louth has been revealed as the second most expensive county in Ireland for car insurance, with motorists paying an average of €873 annually, according to new research by Chill Insurance. Louth has dropped one rank to 2nd, with an average price of €873. Limerick has moved up one position to 3rd, with an average cost of €838. Longford ranked as the most expensive county in Ireland for car insurance, with it costing drivers an average of €1,042.
Man rescued from mountain trail in Louth

2 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

A multi-agency rescue operation unfolded yesterday morning, 5th June, after walker became unwell on a remote trail in the Ravensdale area, just north of Dundalk. Gardaí from both Dundalk and Drumad stations responded swiftly to reports of a hiker experiencing difficulties on an off-road path in a remote area. Gardaí from An Garda Síochána Louth were first on the scene and provided immediate first aid to the man.
Louth Weather: Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers

2 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

There'll be a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers this morning. Further showers will spread from the southwest in the afternoon, merging into longer spells of rain by nightfall. Highs of 13 to 16 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly winds. Friday night: Turning rather wet overnight as outbreaks of rain spread from the west and southwest. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light to moderate southerly or variable winds, freshening in the southwest overnight.
Plans lodged for 14 apartments at former Windmill Bar in north Louth

2 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Donard McCabe

Plans are underway to redevelop the former Windmill Bar & Restaurant at Seatown Place in Dundalk, into a residential development of 14 apartments, with a planning application lodged with Louth County Council. Flood Francis Developments Limited has applied for planning permission for change of use of the site to residential use and alterations to the current structure to provide three two-bed apartments and 11 one-bed apartments.
Louth students celebrate success at regional advanced manufacturing awards

2 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

Now in its fourth year, the LMETB’s innovative FET Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Schools Project continues to lead the way in bridging the gap between education and industry. Unique in Ireland, the yearlong initiative brings together Further Education and Training (FET), local industry, and secondary schools to introduce Transition Year students to the world of STEM while also developing essential soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and creative thinking.
Well-known Louth pub transformed into new retail and residential development

2 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Jason Newman

A new development on the site of the former Cosy Bar on Barrack Street has reached completion. Originally granted planning permission which was later extended in 2021, the development was granted planning permission for a new three-storey building. According to the planning permission, the structure includes a ground floor retail unit and two apartments on the upper floors. In addition, a new two-storey terraced dwelling has been constructed at No. 8 Barrack Street.