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Jam-packed lineup of live music at Toales in Dundalk this week

4 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Alan Anderson

There is a jam-packed lineup of live music at Toales on Crowe Street in Dundalk again this week. Thursday 26th June - Fireside Sessions presents Caoimhín Brady + Catherine McCrystal at 9pm - free admission. Toales’ Fireside Sessions—Dundalk’s intimate acoustic club by the virtual fire—proudly welcomes the return of one of the town’s most compelling young voices, Caoimhín Brady.
Louth GAA club | Division Three round-up

4 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Anthony Bravender

John Mitchels 3-10 St Nicholas 0-9John Mitchels made it 11 Louth Division Three League wins in a row on the road on Friday night in a sunny Drogheda with a 10-point victory over St Nicholas. A cagey first half, with goals from John Gallagher, Gareth Kane and a Mikey Nulty penalty, saw the Ballybailie side ahead at the break on a scoreline of 3-2 to 0-5.
Louth GAA club | Division Two round-up

4 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Anthony Bravender

Kilkerley Emmets 2-15 St Kevins 1-11Kilkerley Emmets kept themselves in touch with the top four as they chalked up a seven-point win over St Kevins in Philipstown on Saturday night. A goal from Micheal Begley in each half held tip the scales in his side’s favour as they picked up a sixth win of the campaign.
Louth GAA club | Division One round-up

4 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Anthony Bravender

St Patricks 2-19 St Marys 1-19St Patrick's held out in a tense finish to secure an impressive victory over St Mary's, which sees them qualify for the top six in the Louth Division One League. The hosts laid the foundations for the win in a dominant first half that saw them establish a ten-point lead, but they had to withstand a late Marys revival before claiming the points.
Concerns raised over future of Louth apprenticeships after budget cut

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.
House prices jump 3.4% in Louth as three-bed hits €307k

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.
Brave dippers take the plunge at Dundalk's Market Square to support Turas

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.
Louth County Council spend over €20k on St. Patrick's Day trip

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.
Campaign urges Louth people to ‘Think Before You Flush’

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.
McKenny: Donegal showed their class against Louth

5 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Anthony Bravender

Louth’s long trip to Ballybofey ended in disappointment on Sunday as Ger Brennan’s men fell 2-22 to 0-12 in the All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final. Moments after the final whistle, defender Donal McKenny paid tribute to the winners while admitting the gulf that opened after half-time.