http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/ http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/experienced-garda-shocked-by-chilling-murder-footage-29267972.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/experienced-garda-shocked-by-chilling-murder-footage-29267972.html 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. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/fatherofthree-had-almost-16000-worth-of-cannabis-29267899.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/fatherofthree-had-almost-16000-worth-of-cannabis-29267899.html A FATHER of three who was found with almost €16,000 of drugs at his home was given a suspended sentence at Dundalk Circuit Court. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/thief-identified-by-tube-of-pringles-29267911.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/thief-identified-by-tube-of-pringles-29267911.html 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. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/defendant-ordered-crisp-packets-filled-with-cannabis-on-the-internet-29267920.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/defendant-ordered-crisp-packets-filled-with-cannabis-on-the-internet-29267920.html A DUNDALK man who ordered crisp packets filled with cannabis from South Africa over the internet was caught when customs officers spotted the packages at Dublin Airport and got an undercover official to deliver them. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/entertainment/launch-of-county-agricultural-show-29267917.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/entertainment/launch-of-county-agricultural-show-29267917.html RUSSIAN Cossacks, sheep dogs, show jumping and line-dancing are just some of the attractions on offer at this year's County Louth Agricultural Show which has a new home in the splendid setting of Bellurgan Park, five miles north of Dundalk, and takes place on Sunday, June 16. Entertainment Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/waste-water-plant-will-be-hit-hard-by-closure-of-brewery-29267919.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/waste-water-plant-will-be-hit-hard-by-closure-of-brewery-29267919.html 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. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/lifestyle/ofiaich-embrace-technology-by-bringing-ipads-into-the-classroom-29267923.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/lifestyle/ofiaich-embrace-technology-by-bringing-ipads-into-the-classroom-29267923.html THEY'VE been dubbed the iGeneration - the young people of today for whom using computers and smartphones is second nature. And now, students at O'Fiach College are using iPads in the classrooms in the way that previous generations used text books and copies. Lifestyle Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/entertainment/children-captivated-by-musical-wizard-john-29267926.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/entertainment/children-captivated-by-musical-wizard-john-29267926.html Legendary fiddle player John Sheahan who played with the world famous Irish band The Dubliners dropped into Dundalk Grammar School to speak to the junior school pupils about his life and work as a musician. Entertainment Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/man-was-trying-to-steal-oil-from-tank-29267908.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/man-was-trying-to-steal-oil-from-tank-29267908.html 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. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/kindhearted-frank-was-a-friend-to-all-29267958.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/kindhearted-frank-was-a-friend-to-all-29267958.html Frank McArdle, Fr. Murray Park, Dundalk passed away peacefully after a short illness on April 15th in the Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Local Notes Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/entertainment/barry-jazzes-up-whiskey-advert-29267983.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/entertainment/barry-jazzes-up-whiskey-advert-29267983.html DUNDALK artist Barry Jazz Finnegan is featured in an evocative new advertisement for Tullamore Dew whiskey. Entertainment Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/family-woman-eileen-had-a-fantastic-sense-of-humour-29267960.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/family-woman-eileen-had-a-fantastic-sense-of-humour-29267960.html Eileen Carr of Hillcrest, Rock Road, Blackrock who passed away peacefully on April 21, 2013 was a member of a large and well known Dundalk family. Local Notes Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/best-feet-forward-for-cara-cancer-care-fundraiser-29267895.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/best-feet-forward-for-cara-cancer-care-fundraiser-29267895.html FUNNY Feet Friday saw the Cara Cancer Care Centre take it's first steps last week as local schools and businesses put their best foot forward! Local Notes Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/national-council-for-the-blind-to-benefit-from-tin-festival-29267947.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/national-council-for-the-blind-to-benefit-from-tin-festival-29267947.html THE National Council for the Blind is sent to benefit from the Nathan Carter headlined Táin Summer Festival Open Air Concert as concert promoters Oriel Events confirmed this week that a percentage of the concert proceeds would be donated to the charity. Local Notes Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/new-lease-of-life-for-town-centre-29267943.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/new-lease-of-life-for-town-centre-29267943.html 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. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/lifestyle/publican-noel-celebrates-sixty-years-in-business-29267939.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/lifestyle/publican-noel-celebrates-sixty-years-in-business-29267939.html BEING a publican is almost the same as being a psychotherapist, according to popular bar owner Noel Gormley who last weekend celebrated a remarkable 60 years in business. Lifestyle Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/engine-461-visits-dundalk-railway-station-29267933.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/engine-461-visits-dundalk-railway-station-29267933.html 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. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/entertainment/manchester-tale-of-true-love-takes-to-stage-29267937.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/entertainment/manchester-tale-of-true-love-takes-to-stage-29267937.html THE talented TY group at St Vincent's will take to the stage with a brand new, original stage play, 'Definitely, Maybe' next week. Entertainment Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/david-enriched-the-lives-of-many-29267955.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/david-enriched-the-lives-of-many-29267955.html David McBride, Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk who died peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on April 18th was a dedicated teacher for over 25 years and loved his profession so much that he frequently remarked that it was 'a noble endeavour'. Local Notes Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/killer-must-be-battling-with-conscience-29267978.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/killer-must-be-battling-with-conscience-29267978.html 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'. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/lifestyle/dundalk-ladies-join-tubridy-for-his-40th-29267981.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/lifestyle/dundalk-ladies-join-tubridy-for-his-40th-29267981.html THEY say 40 is the new 30, and the Dundalk ladies who celebrated their big birthday with Ryan Tubridy certainly had the time of their lives! Lifestyle Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/simon-community-seeking-bag-packers-29267914.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/localnotes/simon-community-seeking-bag-packers-29267914.html THE Dundalk Simon Community is looking for volunteers to help with its fund-raising bagpack which takes place in Tesco stores in Dundalk this coming Friday May 17th from 2.00pm to 9.00pm and on Saturday May 18th from 11.00am to 6.00pm Local Notes Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/dealer-jailed-for-six-years-29267921.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/dealer-jailed-for-six-years-29267921.html A DROGHEDA man who admitted drug dealing was jailed for six years after gardai seized cocaine valued at €140,000 from his home. News Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/lifestyle/runners-out-in-force-for-popular-event-29267915.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/lifestyle/runners-out-in-force-for-popular-event-29267915.html IT was feet on the streets for the Run Dundalk 10k when over 500 runners laced up to compete in the annual event. Lifestyle Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/entertainment/feathers-ruffled-in-run-up-to-poultry-races-in-carlingford-29267893.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/entertainment/feathers-ruffled-in-run-up-to-poultry-races-in-carlingford-29267893.html THE 3rd Annual Carlingford National Poultry Races are set to take place on the Folklore Park beside the Sailing Club, Ghan Road, Carlinford on Sunday May 19th at 2pm. Entertainment Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:01 +0100