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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Dromad wins top European award
DUNDALK-based hire company, Dromad Hire, has won a major European award at a special ceremony in the Savoy Hotel in London – and became the first Irish firm to do so.
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.
Defence 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.
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.
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.
Department of Justice looks at reopening jail
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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.
Dromad wins top European award
DUNDALK-based hire company, Dromad Hire, has won a major European award at a special ceremony in the Savoy Hotel in London – and became the first Irish firm to do so.
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.
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.
Defence 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
