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Jail for driver in mad car chase
A 28-year-old man who waved a gun at gardaí and tried to run officers over as they attempted to arrest him after break-ins to two north Louth premises has been given a five-year jail sentence.
Defences forces pardon welcomed
Labour TD Ged Nash has welcomed the announcement of for an amnesty and pardon for the 5,000 members of the Irish Defence Forces who absented themselves from their posts during the Second World War to fight fascism.
Patient says she was attacked outside hospital
A FORMER patient at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has made a plea for increased security after she alleged she was assaulted at a main gate of the facility.
Specialists called in to deal with pipe bomb found on wasteland
AN improvised explosive device was found on wasteland near a housing estate north of Dundalk at the weekend and a specialist team from the army was called in to make it safe.
Driver not long out of jail at time of chase
PADRAIG O'Riordan was only out of prison a few months when he led numerous gardaí on a high-speed chase as he carried a gun during what his barrister called 'a lost weekend'.
DkIT show the way with ICE programme
An enterprise programme developed and being led by DkIT is on course to increase its participant company turnover by over €56 million, generate 300 new jobs and take nearly 40 companies into new export sales when it is completed.
Theft cases adjourned after defendant gets a job offer
A DUBLIN man who was given the chance to do community service instead of a jail term had the petrol theft cases against him adjourned after the district court was told he's got an offer of work.
Nun's NCT charge is struck out
A NUN who was summonsed for not having an NCT on her car had the case against her struck out as soon as the judge heard she was a member of a religious order.
Garda warning follows increase in burglaries
BLACKROCK has again been targeted by creeper thieves, leading Gardaí to issue a strong warning about homeowners leaving their car keys in a safe place.
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Waste water plant will be hit hard by closure of brewery
NEGOTIATIONS have been taking place between Louth County Council and the management of the massive waste water treatment plant at Soldier's Point about what will happen when the facility loses millions of litres from the Harp Lager brewery when Diageo shuts down the site in the early autumn.
Paddy bows out as chamber president
HAVING led Dundalk Chamber of Commerce through some of the toughest economic challenges, Paddy Malone stood down as president this week.
Man was trying to steal oil from tank
A 22-YEAR-old man who was caught attempting to steal home heating oil from a tank at the Louth GAA Centre of Excellence in Darver was in breach of a suspended sentence, the Circuit Court heard last week.
Thief identified by tube of Pringles
A 22-YEAR-old who robbed a teenage boy of his phone after punching his pal in the face was carrying a tube of Pringles crisps when he attacked them outside a shopping centre in Dundalk, while he was on bail for a public order offence.
New lease of life for town centre
THERE'S good news for the town centre with two positive developements on Clanbrassil Street with the opening of a homewares department in Houstons and the relocation of the Gift and Art Gallery to new premises.
Engine 461 visits Dundalk railway station
THERE was a big crowd of rail enthusiasts, from Thomas the Tank Engine fans to steam engine buffs, at Dundalk's Clark Railway Station for the visit of the Engine 461 which was travelling to Dublin last Thursday for an excursion organised by the Dundalk Railway Heritage Society in conjunction with the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland.
Killer 'must be battling with conscience'
ONE of the most senior Garda officers working on the Adrian Donohoe murder cases has said the Garda killer – whose identity they know – is 'battling with their conscience'.
Experienced garda shocked by chilling murder footage
THE murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was captured on CCTV by a camera that was trained on the exact spot at the car park in Lordship Credit Union where he was gunned down, it has been revealed.
Wallet theft by pair 'with mental health problems'
GARDAí have issued a warning for people in Dundalk to be wary if they are approached by two men who seem to have mental health difficulties after a pensioner's wallet was stolen by a pair who conned him into helping them.
Hijacking believed to be part of 'turf war'
GARDAI are liaising with their colleagues in the PSNI in an investigation into a serious incident during which a man was beaten up and a car hijacked before being dumped near Dundalk in what has been described as a 'turf war' between illegal fuel smugglers along the border.
Number of PLC courses to be cut
Co Louth VEC is going to have to cut the number of post-Leaving Cert (PLC) courses on offer at O'Fiaich Institute of Further Education and Drogheda Institute of Further Education from September due to budget cuts.
Hijacking believed to be part of 'turf war'
GARDAI are liaising with their colleagues in the PSNI in an investigation into a serious incident during which a man was beaten up and a car hijacked before being dumped near Dundalk in what has been described as a 'turf war' between illegal fuel smugglers along the border.
Wallet theft by pair 'with mental health problems'
GARDAí have issued a warning for people in Dundalk to be wary if they are approached by two men who seem to have mental health difficulties after a pensioner's wallet was stolen by a pair who conned him into helping them.
Late show, as Merry Christmas card arrives at the end of April
The weather may have been winter-like but the Marry family from Rosslough weren't expecting a Christmas card to arrive at the end of April, having travelled right around the globe.
Further searches in garda murder inquiry
GARDAI investigating the murder of Detective Adrian Donohoe have continued to search addresses in North Louth as law enforcement officials in the USA revealed they have the details of one of the suspects believed to be involved in the gang that killed the 41-year-old in January.
Woman accused of running brothel
A WOMAN accused of running a brothel in Dundalk nearly two years ago will have her case heard at the circuit court after the district court judge said he wouldn't deal with it.
Eve cycling for Leinster in international event
THE 2013 FPM Accountants Summer Cycling League continued in its new format last Thursday.
Let's put Rovers behind us
Marcus Cavaroli
Spot kick misses key as fate remains in the balance
QUAY Celtic passed up a golden opportunity to safeguard their place in the Premier Division of the Meath and District League, scorning two penaltie and conceded a goal two minutes from time that could come back to haunt them.
Hoban the hero as Seagulls are sunk
Daniel Gorman at Carlisle Gnds
St Peter's athletes run well in Boyne 10k
SUNDAY's Boyne 10K Road Race in Drogheda witnessed some excellent performances by St Peter's AC athletes.
Garry's glee at relay run success
BRUISED, blistered and overwhelmed with pride, amputee athlete Garry Hoey triumphed at the Great Limerick Run Marathon Relay last weekend.
Gaelscoil cooks up a €1,000 donation
The entire school community of Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan and Naíonra Dhún Dealgan were delighted to present Peter Stewart with a cheque for €1,000 for the Irish Motor Neurone Association.
Crystal Ice dancers off to world championships in Vegas
DUNDALK dancers with the 'Crystal Ice' troupe will represent County Louth at the World Hop Hop championships in Las Vegas this summer!
Councils invest in Gathering events
Louth Local Authorities are investing in the region of €77,000 to help bring tourists to County Louth as part of The Gathering through direct grants as well as logistical and promotional support to organisations hosting events.
Bellurgan bright stars shine
Pupils from Bellurgan NS featured prominently among the winners at the Jim Savage, Cooley Credit Union Races took recently at Bush Post Primary School.
Making a difference
Casa Bridget, the residential project, established by local charity Crosscause to care for special needs orphans, celebrated its tenth birthday on April 22nd last.
St Brides Cake Sale
St Brides Camogie Club hold a Cake Sale/Coffee morning this coming Sunday May 12 after 11am Mass with all proceeds going towards sending the U-14 Camogie team to Feile na nGael which takes place in Limerick in July.
Taking a step back in time for Gathering
On Friday night we headed for the Dundalk Stadium where there was a 'Gathering' night taking place.
Almost 70 donors attend blood clinic
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service would like to say thank you to all 69 donors who attended the recently held clinic in the Foy Centre, Carlingford.
Sarah is new Louth Rose
THE NEW Louth Rose for 2013 is DkIT business student Sarah McCrave from Willow Grove and, at 18, the youngest ever to win the county-wide competition.
Share a cuppa with a senator
Fancy having a cup of tea and a slice of cake with a Senator?
Bush group take part in farm walk
Students from Bush Post Primary School, Riverstown, Dundalk were among the large attendance at the Agri Aware 'Farm Walk and CAP Talk' event held at the Teagasc research centre at Grange, Co Meath, recently.
Ann on cloud nine after big win
Grandmother Ann Byrne from Dunbin, Knockbridge, will be traveling in style, having won an Opel Insignia car as part of her €48,800 winnings on the National Lottery Winning Streak TV Gameshow in the RTE studios last week.
Country singing star Carter tops the bill for Táin Festival
Country singing sensation Nathan Carter is to headline this year's Táin summer festival's open air concert on Dundalk's Market Square.
Totally vantastic!
Vantastival may have started off as a get together for VW camper van enthusiasts with a bit of music on the side, but now the music is firmly centre stage at this family friendly festival which took place at Bellurgan Park over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Megaliths inspire artist Patricia's 'Ancient Light'
'Hints of Ancient Light' is the latest exhibition by Omeath artist Patricia McAteer which is currently on display at the Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre Donore, Co. Meath.
Spirt Store date for 'Magic Numbers One'
In exciting news for their fans, the Magic Numbers One, of the UK's best-loved bands, are heading out on the road this autumn for a tour which takes in a date at Dundalk's own Spirit Store on September 24th.
Oyster festival gets council backing
Minister Fergus O'Dowd has welcomed the decision of the North South Ministerial Council to back the Carlingford Oyster festival, taking place in August.
Carlingford cooking up a tasty celebration
The delicious Taste of Carlingford festival is happening this coming Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12.
