Louth news

€947,000 in ANC payments issued to 614 Louth farmers

Payments will be visible in Louth farmers’ bank accounts in the coming days

McDonald: Hostility towards whistleblowers in An Garda Síochána ‘as bad as ever’

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald clashed over Garda Protected Disclosures as Dáil Éireann resumed.

Taoiseach rejects calls for windfall tax on energy companies profits

Micheál Martin said there is “no evidence” it would reduce prices, but added it would be kept under review.

Dublin Zoo issues urgent warning as scammers target Irish families with fake giveaways

The scams advertise supposed giveaways, including free zoo tickets and ‘back-to-school’ packs

Louth TD Ged Nash calls for talks to avert public service strikes

The Louth TD was speaking on the Plinth ahead of the return of the Dáil today

Long-awaited works begin on St Ita’s and St Mary’s Special School in Louth

See photos as local estates battle it out in popular Pride of Place races at historic Laytown meeting

Secondhand September boost as BB’s Pop-Up returns to Mo Chara in aid of long-running Louth charity

New season of Homeless Street League launched in Louth

New season of the Sláintecare-funded Homeless Street League launched in Louth

Opposition TDs call on ROI footballers to follow Ed Sheeran acts and speak out

They have been encouraged to speak up ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixture with Israel, after Ed Sheeran’s supporting acts left his tour.

Louth arts and culture groups encouraged to apply for Irish community fund

The Ireland Funds opened applications for its Heart of the Community Fund with Louth Arts and Culture groups being encouraged to apply.

Louth SFC Quarter-finals: It should be Ardee, the Joes, the Blues and the Gaels but there’s always room for an upset

Anchor Tours Louth Senior Football Championship previews

Tunnelling and station construction works for Dublin metro to begin in 2028

The cost of building the MetroLink has more than doubled in the last four years, with the estimated price now between 14.44 billion euro to 17.49bn.

O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney

The SNP leader commented after the DUP said Michelle O’neill had been ‘cosplaying’ as first minister.

Plans progress for new Dundalk home for historic Merryweather

Plans to transform the derelict Meadow Grove pumping station in Dundalk move forward

Major update for Irish households as hosepipe ban lifted two weeks early

Uisce Éireann has urged people to continue using water carefully despite the lifting of the restrictions

Gardaí issue urgent appeal for information on missing Louth teen (14)

drop2shop delivery service expands network to Louth

Parcel delivery service drop2shop has expanded its network into Co. Louth, after passing 1,000 parcel shop locations across Ireland with a projected 1,200 by the end of the month.

Dundalk Golf Club win the home leg of Barton Cup final against Portlarington

Latest news from Dundalk Golf Club

Gardaí appeal for help in tracing missing Louth teen

Destiny was last seen at Boyne Shopping Centre, Drogheda

Daily Mirror publisher Reach cutting 220 jobs in editorial overhaul

The national and regional publisher is also shutting its KentLive, AberdeenLive and GalwayBeo titles.

‘We stand behind every word he said’: More Ed Sheeran supports back Macklemore

The US rapper spoke out in support of the people of Gaza and the West Bank.

‘People are going to get hurt’ amid legal aid dispute, judge predicts

A judge has predicted it is ‘now inevitable that people are going to get hurt’ due to delays in court amid the dispute over criminal legal aid.

Road closure announced for busy Louth town

Diversions will be in place and clearly signposted for motorists while the works are taking place in Ardee

PICTURES: Thousands descend on National Ploughing Championships as Day Two gets underway

Can you spot anyone you know in our gallery?

Man in his 30s killed and woman injured after two-vehicle horror collision

The female in her 30s is being treated for non-life threatening injuries

Deaths in Dundalk - Wednesday 16 September 2026

Recent deaths in Dundalk and surrounding areas in Louth

All of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour supporting acts quit after Macklemore dropped

Aaron Rowe, Finneas, Lukas Graham and Sheeran’s tour band Beoga all posted on social media that they had withdrawn from the tour.

Commentary Box: Dundalk have managed two wins in their last 10 league games

The Commentary Box | The Gerry Malone Column

Louth Weather: Mostly dry today with a mix of cloud, sunny spells and some passing showers

Later in the day, cloud will increase from the west and the odd spot of drizzle is possible

Drogheda set for tattoo takeover as festival brings more than 40 artists to town

HSE insists Louth’s Cottage Hospital will remain open as review of nurse-led transitional care begins

Major new community and arts hub planned for St Nicholas Quarter following €5million funding announcement

Funding also awarded for feasibility study for Park Street and Francis Street regeneration

Around the Districts: Broomfield and Tullyallen

‘Extremely concerned’ – Bar of Ireland calls for immediate end to pay dispute

The representative body has called for the fee structure dispute to be resolved by the new legal year on October 5.

Irish President speaks of ‘strong ties’ with Scotland as visit gets under way

Catherine Connolly is making a four-day official visit to Scotland, starting with talks with First Minister John Swinney on Wednesday.

Dundalk Darts | New players welcome at Dundalk Youth Darts Academy

Dundalk Youth Darts targets more success for 2026

Inside Track: It happened over the weekend

Inside Track with Joe Carroll

Artists touring with Ed Sheeran quit over rapper’s removal amid Palestine row

US rapper Macklemore was removed from Sheeran Loop Tour and vocalising support for Gaza.

Free event to help Louth households cut energy costs

The Big Upgrade is a free Home Energy & EV event hosted by Connect Credit Union at the Gateway Hotel, Dundalk on Thursday 1 October

Inside Track: Quayside golfers score on the double

Inside Track with Joe Carroll

Irish music legends to return to Dundalk Gaol

Alan Connor and Something Happens and Hothouse Flowers legends, Tom Dunne and Fiachna Ó Braonáin to return to Dundalk Gaol this December

Celebrating creativity with Culture Night in Louth

​Arts Officer & Creative Ireland Co-Ordinator with Louth County Council Moya Hodgers speaks to Louth Live ahead of Culture Night

PHOTOS 21st birthday party in The Big House in Dundalk

Shannon McDonnell celebrates her 21st birthday at The Big House in Dundalk.

Dundalk and Shelbourne eye crucial points in top-four race

The Lilywhites will host Shelbourne at Oriel Park on Friday night

Greenore Golf Club notes

Greenore Golf Club Ladies results - August 2026

Inside Track: Does Gaelic football need further rule changes?

Inside Track with Joe Carroll

Project to explore potential for Community Restorative Justice in Louth

New project underway to explore the potential for Community Restorative Justice in County Louth

Inside Track: Scrap for quarter-final places ends with a clinker

Inside Track with Joe Carroll

Michael O’Leary comments ‘had impact on victims’, minister says

Comments by Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary ‘had an impact on victims’ of rape, an Irish Cabinet minister has said.

Dundalk IT welcomes large numbers of new students

DkIT welcomes large numbers of new students for the 2026-2027 academic year

Six gardaí to be trained in pursuit by end of year

It will take years for ‘substantial’ numbers of gardaí to receive pursuit training, a representative organisation has said.

Five Louth students recognised among the world's best undergraduates

Five students from Drogheda have been recognised at the 2026 Global Undergraduate Awards

‘People are entitled to protest’: Taoiseach on criticism from President’s sister

Dr Margaret Connolly criticised the Taoiseach and US President while protesting against the visit of Donald Trump.

Warning to Irish motorists as major licence changes set to come into effect

Irish drivers could be forced to retake theory test and 12 lessons under new rules

Taoiseach signals cut to tax on home heating oil in Budget

Micheál Martin said the Government is ‘conscious’ of the global impacts on fuel and on energy prices.

West Gate House history to be explored at special Louth public event

The presentation will be followed by a guided walking tour of the area in Drogheda

‘There were more bodies inside the Dundalk six-yard box than the corridor of the Belfast-Dublin Enterprise at peak times’

SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Angry residents fear abandoned boats will result in pollution in Carlingford Lough

Multi-million Euro boost for Louth regeneration projects at Westgate House and St Nicholas Quarter

SF link-up with SNP and Plaid may set back cause of Irish unity, says Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said he viewed Northern Ireland and the issue of unification as ‘exceptional’ and not linked to Scottish and Welsh independence.

Dundalk scout leader receives Scouting Ireland’s highest honour

Gerry Byrne has been recognised for more than 35 years of dedicated service

Celebrity chef encourages Louth students to brew up a storm for Hospice

Celebrity chef Catherine Fulvio is encouraging Transition Year students across Louth to put their barista, baking and planning skills to the test in a huge fundraising drive in support of Hospice care.

Garda Comissioner says focus remains on extradition of transnational criminals

The Garda Commissioner said ‘there’s certainly other people that we’re looking at’.

'Nicest woman you’d meet' - Funeral announced for much-loved Irish mother killed in Australia

Annmarie O’Reilly who was killed in Australia last month will be laid to rest in Kilkenny

Garda Commissioner says resources are ‘being thrown’ at policing burglary gangs

Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly, he said specialised units are in place to deal with the issue.

Louth farmer brings dispute over sale of harrow to Small Claims Court

A dispute between a Co Louth farmer and a Co Meath agricultural company over the sale of a piece of farm equipment ended up in the Small Claims Section of Navan District Court.

Ciarán Kilduff admits ‘there’s a toll and a fatigue creeping in’ and his Dundalk side needs to ‘shake it off fast’

SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Inside Track: Curiosity Corner

Inside Track with Joe Carroll

Teenager charged following alleged assault on younger boy in Dundalk town centre

Social Democrats say Eoin Hayes not in hiding from constituency press conference

Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes is not in hiding, the party said.

PICTURES: Thousands arrive for Day One of the National Ploughing Championships

An estimated 80,000 people are due to attend the three day event in Screggan, Co Offaly

Teenager assaulted in Dundalk as male arrested and charged

The incident was reported on Chapel Street on Monday evening

Dundalk FC suffer defeat at the hands of the Saints

Dundalk FC 0-4 St Patrick’s Athletic

Two dead following separate horror collisions as Gardaí urge witnesses to come forward

Two men aged in their 50s and 60s have passed away

The Housing Agency to host MUD outreach event in Dundalk

Members and directors of owners’ management companies of apartments and managed estates in Dundalk invited to network and learn at information evening hosted by The Housing Agency

Deaths in Dundalk - Tuesday 15 September 2026

Recent deaths in Dundalk and surrounding areas in Louth

Louth Weather: Bright day with sunny spells and scattered showers

Feeling fresher with highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees

Six people from Louth included on latest Revenue tax default list

Fines totalling €17,500 imposed for offences including marked diesel, tobacco and unregistered vehicle

Drogheda ‘cannot keep absorbing’ M1 traffic after bridge closure, campaigner warns

‘Every town and village is affected’ – Suicide prevention supports begin in the community, event hears

‘Poignant and uplifting’ Relay for Life proves a huge success as it returns to Dundalk

Seven in 10 drivers underestimated annual motoring costs

The study was funded by the Department of Transport

Louth GAA club | Kilkerley book last-eight place in IFC

Kilkerley Emmets 1-15 Oliver Plunketts 1-12

Graduates from Louth commence ESB's Development Programme

ESB’s Graduate Development Programme forms part of a drive by the company to recruit talent from third-level institutions

Louth GAA club | Stabannon top IFC group after Glen Emmets draw

​Stabannon Parnells 1-9 Glen Emmets 1-9

Dundalk brewery’s historic records brought to life with AI

The new phase of the project uses AI to go page by page through these ledgers

Meet the Louth TikTok star who has become a big hit with Ireland's farmers

Louth social media star Sammy Heaney built a connection with the farming community through Sammy TV despite having no farming background, and she is at the National Ploughing Championships in Offaly this week

Louth set dancers to come together for new Castlebellingham festival

“Step Into Sets” is a brand new set dancing mini festival

Louth GAA club | Geraldines leave it late to book place in IFC quarter-final

​Geraldines 1-15 Clan na Gael 0-16

PHOTOS Relay for Life at Dundalk Stadium

There was a great turnout at Dundalk Stadium at the weekend, for Relay For Life, a 24-hour event in aid of the Irish Cancer Society

Home heating oil prices in Louth hit €1,500 per 1,000 litres

Home heating oil prices hit €1,500 per 1,000 in Louth last weekend, with Louth Sinn Féin TD Ruairi Ó Murchú vowing that his party will continue to put pressure on the government

€12.6m for three Louth projects 'game changer' funding

€12.6m funding for three projects in Louth has been described as a 'game changer' by Louth Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan, and a huge boost to Dundalk and Drogheda by Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly

Dundalk songwriter Liam Reilly to be honoured in special anniversary concert

Bagatelle, achieved several No.1 Singles with iconic songs like ‘Summer in Dublin, ‘Second Violin’ and ‘Trump Card’

Sisters critically injured in M9 crash 'getting stronger' as they share recovery update

A GoFundMe page for the Carlow family has raised over €822,000 since its launch last month

New bus stop for Louth housing estate

Two new bus stops will be provided on the Marsh Road to serve residents of Newtown View

Noel Gallagher rules out new Oasis music after Live 27 tour announcement

The band, led by Noel and his brother Liam, will return to Knebworth, more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park.

Louth GAA club | Dundalk Young Irelands bid for a swift return to IFC

Dundalk Young Irelands 3-15 John Mitchels 1-10

First ministers predict imminent breakup of UK at ‘landmark’ summit

The first ministers of the UK’s three devolved nations met in Cardiff on Monday morning.

Oasis to play Slane Castle in September next year

Fans must register before Thursday at 4pm for a chance to buy tickets.