Louth news

Louth woman’s remarkable tribute to former home owners in €300,000 restoration

Louth GAA club | O’Reilly celebrates Naomh Fionnbarra's historic Leinster breakthrough

Naomh Fionnbarra midfielder Matthew O'Reilly praised his side's achievement after they secured the club's first-ever victory in the Leinster Junior Football Championship

Decision on 41 new homes at Lower Point Road in Dundalk on the way

Louth County Council to decide by 18 November on planning application for 41 new homes at the Lower Point Road in Dundalk

Louth GAA club | Barrs win Leinster JFC opener against Barcelona Gaels

Naomh Fionnbarra 1-15 Barcelona Gaels 0-10

Louth motorist clocked doing 159km/h in an 80km/h zone on Dundalk road

A motorist in Louth was detected travelling at 159km/h in an 80km/h zone on a Dundalk road by An Garda Síochána during its October Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation

‘We were lucky to be loved by this beautiful man’ Dónal Lunny’s funeral hears

Tributes were paid to the Irish traditional musician at his funeral on Saturday.

‘Firearm’ aimed at gardai in Dublin

It came as a cyclist was being pursued by two gardai in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday.

Louth Science Festival set to make a splash in November

Louth Science Festival is set to arrive in November and will feature more than 60 free events in libraries and community spaces across the county.

Call for independent group for pay talks after impasse reached

It comes after 10 days of intensive talks on public sector pay, and threats of further strike action.

Pensioner dies following road accident in Co Kilkenny

The man, aged in his 70s, was a pedestrian.

Man dies after attack at centre housing migrants in Ireland

A second man was also injured during the incident in Tralee, Co Kerry, while a man in his 40s has been arrested.

Dundalk spoil Shamrock Rovers’ title celebrations with 3-1 victory

Dundalk FC 3-1 Shamrock Rovers

Improvements welcomed at Louth ambulance station

Drogheda based Sinn Féin TD for Louth Joanna Byrne has welcomed the significant improvements at Drogheda Ambulance Station following remedial works

Man dies after assault in Tralee

Gardaí are appealing for information that may assist their investigation.

Plans for 46 apartments near new Lidl store given green light by Louth County Council

Louth families suffer as drugs gangs operate with impunity

Funeral of Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny to take place

His funeral is scheduled for St Conleth’s Parish Church in Newbridge, Co Kildare.

Unions consider new strike after public sector pay talks adjourned without deal

Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers participated in a nationwide strike in October.

Woman chased burglar through Dundalk and wrestled back stolen goods

aAman who carried out a burglary at a family home in Dundalk between signing on at the local garda station was chased by the victim

Dundalk Youth Centre recognised at IPB Pride of Place Awards

Dundalk Youth Centre took runners-up honours in the Community Youth Initiative category at this year's IPB Pride of Place Awards

​Convicted murderer jailed for assault and robbery in Louth

​A convicted murder who was involved in a robbery in County Louth less than half an hour after seriously assaulting a Lidl worker, has been jailed at Dundalk Circuit Court

A week to go until Corbett's in Dundalk brings old friends together

Just one week to go until Dundalk's Corbett’s Bar reunion brings old friends back together

Hill Street Views: The story behind Carlingford's haunted rectory

Columnist David Lynch shares the story behind Carlingford’s haunted rectory

PHOTOS: Take a look back at Louth's sporting past with Arthur's Sporting Archives

Dundalk Democrat photographer Arthur Kinahan shares more sporting memories from across Louth

Dundalk gets ready to shine with two weekends of festive magic

Dundalk BIDS, organisers of the Frostival Winter Festival have announced the return of Frostival this November

League of Ireland: Hoops begin title celebrations early as Bohs come back from a goal down away to Pat’s

Dundalk Golf Club notes

News from Dundalk Golf Club

My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade tops album chart 20 years after release

The record has been reissued to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Three men who planned to bomb mosque jailed in Dublin

The three men all entered guilty pleas earlier this year.

Louth pharmacies recognised for top customer experience across Ireland

Three Life Pharmacy branches across Louth have been recognised as part of the national customer experience award, including Herlihy's Life Pharmacy in Drogheda, Ardee Life Pharmacy, and Smyth's Life Pharmacy in Dundalk.

Not ‘going to be easy’ for Ireland to return to Eurovision, RTÉ boss says

RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst also said he does not believe it will be possible for organisers to remove Israel from the competition.

‘Very significant’ increase in CUH workforce has to be ‘tempered’

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the south west region is ‘substantially over budget’.

RTÉ boss ‘careful about trampling’ on competitors

Kevin Bakhurst said he was annoyed that ‘unfair criticism’ had been thrown at RTÉ.

Louth motorists face hike in M1 motorway toll

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has announced increased toll charges for motorists and hauliers from January 2027 on motorways including the M1 in Louth

BUSTED: RTE's new three-part documentary dives deep into Ireland's biggest drug busts

An exciting new in-depth RTE documentary into Ireland’s biggest drug busts is set to air very soon

Public sector unions say ‘no alternative’ to another strike if pay talks fail

The proposed date of the next nationwide walkout would be Wednesday November 11.

Louth GAA | Dara McDonnell wins All-Star and Young Footballer of the Year nomination

Naomh Máirtín defender Dara McDonnell has become Louth’s fourth-ever All-Star after an outstanding season for the Wee County

The Drogheda Cenotaph: Remembering Ireland in the Great War 1914-18

By Sean Collins, Historian / Picture: Francis Ledwidge On Saturday, 7th November 2026, the Mayor of Drogheda Cllr. Declan Power will lead the annual memorial gathering at the Cenotaph in Mary St. The ceremony remembers the men from the greater Drogheda area killed in the Great war 1914-18. The Drogheda Cenotaph was unveiled in November... The post The Drogheda Cenotaph: Remembering Ireland in the Great War 1914-18 appeared first on Drogheda Life.

Dundalk Racecourse: Preview and tips for today’s seven-race meeting

A look ahead to the seven races at Dundalk Stadium this evening

Castle Players to bring night of fun and laughter to Dundalk's An Táin

The Castle Players to bring night of fun and laughter to An Táin Arts Centre in Dundalk this November

Louth strikes gold with five big winners at Tidy Town Awards

Louth came away from the Tidy Towns Ireland Awards 2026 with five gold medals.

Garda work-to-rule highlights ‘increase in chaos’ in justice system – Sinn Féin

Matt Carthy also cited the criminal legal aid dispute and prison overcrowding ‘on Jim O’Callaghan’s watch’.

PHOTOS: Smiles all round at Dundalk Institute graduation ceremony

Dundalk Institute of Technology students were conferred at the graduation ceremony

Met Éireann reveals Halloween 2026 weather forecast with good news for most counties

Good news for most trick-or-treaters this Halloween with a promising Met Eireann weather forecast

Police investigate report of ‘assault’ against cleric in Armagh

It comes following an incident involving Enoch Burke.

Homeless figures not published because of industrial action – department

Public sector workers are engaged in a work-to-rule action and also participated in a nationwide strike earlier this month.

Irish learner drivers warned over major new rule change coming into place very soon

These major changes will soon apply to learner permit holders in Ireland

Louth murder accused lawyers push for 'proper mental health treatment'

Defence lawyers for Louth murder accused, Robert O'Connor, ask jury to consider finding him not guilty by reason of insanity so that he can get "proper mental health treatment" he needs and "not be misdiagnosed for a fourth time".

Drogheda United captain Ryan Brennan announces retirement from football

Drogheda United captain Ryan Brennan has announced that he will retire from football at the conclusion of the 2026 season after eight seasons with his hometown club. The post Drogheda United captain Ryan Brennan announces retirement from football appeared first on Drogheda Life.

Deaths in Dundalk - Friday 30 October 2026

Recent deaths in Dundalk and surrounding areas in Louth

Louth woman knocked her mother to the ground as she demanded money

Fright night: Well-known names reveal their first scary film that had them hiding behind the sofa

Baz Ashmawy, Kyla Cobbler, Kevin McGahern and others tell us about the movies that gave them sleepless nights as children and still haunt them to this day

Shoe insole could ease pain for those living with skin condition

People with the most common variant of epidermolysis bullosa endure severe blisters on their feet, even after short walks.

Decision on 41 new houses and apartment in Dundalk on the way

Louth County Council to decide by 18 November on planning application for 41 new homes at the Lower Point Road in Dundalk

Sophie Kinsella will represent Louth at the 2026 Miss Ireland final (cloned)

Sophie Kinsella, 20, from Drogheda prepares to fly the flag for County Louth at the Miss Ireland 2026 Grand Final, taking place on Saturday, 21 November, at The Fairways Hotel, Dundalk.

PHOTOS: Arthur's Archive - Reeling in the years across Louth

Photographer Arthur Kinahan takes our readers on a trip down memory lane.

PHOTOS: Louth graduates at Dublin City University 2026 graduations

Students from Louth were among the 4,700 graduates who received their parchments at the Autumn 2026 graduations at Dublin City University

Lu’s Lanterns exhibition set to launch in Dundalk's Downtown Hub

Lu’s Lanterns: Photovoice Illuminations of County Louth exhibition launch will take place on Thursday, 5 November at 11 am at Creative Spark Downtown Hub, Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk.

Commissioner to meet Horkan family

Commissioner Justin Kelly has committed to meeting the family of murdered Detective Garda Colm Horkan.

Garda work-to-rule directed for major EU Presidency events

Rank-and-file gardaí are to engage in a work-to-rule action during the biggest days of the EU Presidency.

Dundalk IT celebrates double success at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Two Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) trained competitors win medals on the world stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 as Ireland returns with Bronze and seven Medals of Excellence

Drogheda author JPR Lyons launches ‘Wilde’s Way’ at Highlanes Gallery

Drogheda native JPR Lyons launched his new book, Wilde’s Way - The Boyne and Blackwater Revisited, at Highlanes Gallery in front of family, friends and supporters. The post Drogheda author JPR Lyons launches ‘Wilde’s Way’ at Highlanes Gallery appeared first on Drogheda Life.

DUP ‘blocked’ Michelle O’Neill from engaging with Irish president

It has also been claimed that the meeting with Catherine Connolly in October was just postponed.

Sinn Féin TDs interviewed by police over Garvaghy Road protest

Pearse Doherty and Matt Carthy attended a police station in Belfast for interview on Thursday afternoon.

Design team appointed for major Dunleer regeneration project

Louth County Council has appointed Cooney Architects to begin design work on the Dunleer - Energising the Community Project, focusing on Main Street and the former railway station and library area. The post Design team appointed for major Dunleer regeneration project appeared first on Drogheda Life.

Louth diner celebrates after scooping top food award (cloned)

Dundalk’s Gino’s Diner won an award for ‘Outstanding Achievement’ in the ‘Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment’ category at The Food Awards Ireland 2026.

Macklemore says he has ‘endless love’ for supporters of Free Palestine tour

The rapper said he ‘couldn’t have imagined a better place to begin this tour’.

Gardaí say reported drug-related intimidation just ‘tip of the iceberg’

Commissioner Justin Kelly said drug-related intimidation has ‘been around for a long time’ and has led to death.

‘Dead wedding’ Halloween theme transforms Dublin home

The display draws scores of people to the area including schoolchildren and this year is in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland.

Gardaí ‘dealing with more mental health interventions than ever’

Commissioner Justin Kelly said mental health interventions are taking gardaí away from frontline policing.

Social Democrat TD Whitmore calls for data centre public register

Jennifer Whitmore said the growth of the centres had been ‘shrouded in secrecy’.

U2 announce two London gigs next summer on Greatest Show On Earth tour

They will play Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 18 and 19.

Burke banned from going within 100 metres of school

The High Court in Dublin also heard that he now owes 238,268.18 euro in fines.

Annual War Memorial Remembrance Service to take place in Louth

The Annual War Memorial Remembrance Service takes place at The Drogheda Cenotaph on Saturday 7 November at 11am

Louth farmers explore tillage opportunities at Flahavan's conference

Louth farmers attend Flahavan's Organic Oat Growers Conference in Portlaoise where new opportunities for Irish tillage through research and collaboration are explored

Figures reveal Drogheda outpacing Dundalk in home completions

Central Statistics Office figures show that the number of home completions in the A92 Drogheda region is vastly outpacing the number of completions in the A91 Dundalk region

Louth County Council appoints design team for Dunleer regeneration

Louth County Council appoints Cooney Architects as the design team for the Dunleer Regeneration and Development Project

Ireland is capable and prepared to protect EU leaders at Dublin summits – Harris

The city will host two major events in two days next month as part of Ireland’s ongoing presidency of the EU Council.

Louth writer wins big at book awards ceremony

Louth writer Valinora Troy’s fourth novel, Lianna and the Hombit, won the Senior Children’s category and was the overall winner at last week’s Carousel Award Prize (CAP) book awards ceremony in Dublin

Simon Harris rejects ‘characterisation’ of phone call with Patrick O’Donovan

The Tánaiste confirmed he spoke to the culture minister shortly before Mr O’Donovan fell ill at a conference in Limerick and was taken to hospital.

Dara McDonnell named Louth’s fourth All-Star

Deaths in Dundalk - Thursday 29 October 2026

Recent deaths in Dundalk and surrounding areas in Louth

Over €330,000 awarded to two Louth projects supporting women into employment

Two Louth projects have been awarded a combined €330,941.09 to support women in accessing employment, training and career opportunities. The post Over €330,000 awarded to two Louth projects supporting women into employment appeared first on Drogheda Life.

Owners of former Louth ferry service ‘willing to move’ vessels from Carlingford harbour

Convicted murderer went on crime spree in Louth while out of prison on licence

Parking pressures from Louth train station ‘spilling over’ onto adjacent streets, meeting hears

Changing Places facility to be delivered after long campaign

Celebrity Traitors to reveal who has been banished as series finale approaches

Friday’s episode concluded before revealing who had been eliminated.

More than a quarter of adults have experienced sexual violence – report

Women, younger adults, bisexual individuals and gay men face significantly higher risks, while most perpetrators are known to victims, it found.

Louth archers aim for glory in multiple competitions

CúChulainn Archers were on the road again this weekend

€330K funding for Louth projects to support access to work for women

Over €330,000 in funding for Louth projects to promote equal employment opportunities for women

Young Louth athletes compete at Leinster even ages and Novice Cross Country Championships

Athletes from St. Peters AC travelled to Gowran, Co Kilkenny to take part in Leinster even ages and Novice Cross Country Championships

PHOTOS: 40th birthday party in Byrnes of Hill Street in Dundalk

Nicola Murtagh celebrated her 40th birthday with a party in Byrnes of Hill Street in Dundalk.

Taoiseach says new initiative needed for defining debate on Irish unity

Micheál Martin criticised rhetoric over the ‘inevitability’ of Irish unification.

Festive charity show Fairytale of Dundalk returns this Christmas to new venue

Fairytale of Dundalk in support of North Louth Hospice will take place in the Blackrock Suite at the Fairways Hotel on Monday, December 21

Louth diner celebrates after scooping top food award

Dundalk’s Gino’s Diner won an award for ‘Outstanding Achievement’ in the ‘Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment’ category at The Food Awards Ireland 2026.

Dundalk jockey Shane Gray celebrates career milestone with homecoming Group-race victory

Local jockey lands first Group-race winner aboard Washington Heights in the BAR 1 Betting Mercury Stakes at Dundalk Stadium

Men charged with Louth explosive offences further remanded in custody

James McCormack (58) of South Commons, Carlingford, Co. Louth and Cillian McCormack (24) with an address at Church Hill, Dunlavin, Co Wicklow were initially remanded in custody at a special sitting of the court on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Magical fun had at Adventure Lights opening night in Louth

More than one million lights is transforming Skypark in Carlingford into an enchanted winter forest with Adventure Lights returning to the Cooley Peninsula until January 2027.

Rituals to open new store at Scotch Hall Shopping Centre in Drogheda

Rituals Cosmetics will open a new 205m² store at Scotch Hall Shopping Centre in Drogheda on Wednesday, 4th November, with special opening offers planned. The post Rituals to open new store at Scotch Hall Shopping Centre in Drogheda appeared first on Drogheda Life.