Category: News
Karma Dance Krew Win Big at Golden Dance Awards and Secure Spot at Dance World Cup
It’s been a whirlwind week for Kelley McArdle and her dance school, Karma Dance Krew, who took home top honours at the Golden Dance Awards in Castleknock Hotel, Dublin, on Saturday, 13 September 2025. Kelley was shortlisted in three categories back in May – Ireland’s Hip-Hop School of the Year, Ireland’s Choreographer of the Year,…
Community Involvement Scheme 2025: Local Groups Invited to Apply for Road Funding
Louth County Council invite applications from Local Community Groups for consideration under the above scheme for road-works on local public roads subject to adequate funding being made available. Louth County Council proposes to base the scheme on a local contribution rate of 10% of the eligible cost of the works. A list of suitable schemes…
Discharge of Effluent to Waters-Licence Review
Notice is hereby given by Louth County Council of their intention to review Discharge Licence No. 65-2 as held by Major Ventures Ltd for the discharge of effluent to surface waters (Castletown) from a premises located at Carnbeg, Dundalk, Co. Louth. All relevant documentation relating to the licence review is available for inspection at the…
Missing Person Appeal – Kevin Filipache, 13, from Dunleer
Gardaí are appealing for the public’s help in tracing Kevin Filipache, aged 13, who has been missing from Dublin city centre since the early hours of Monday, 15 September 2025. Kevin is described as 5ft 3in tall, with a slim build, brown eyes and black hair. It is not known what clothing he was wearing…
JD Sports Brings Big Brands and Opening Weekend Fun to Scotch Hall
JD Sports is set to open a brand-new store in Scotch Hall, Drogheda on Thursday, 18 September 2025. The store will feature a wide range of leading sportswear and lifestyle brands, including Nike, adidas, The North Face, New Balance, On Running, ASICS and more, bringing JD’s signature style to the town centre. Opening Weekend FunTo…
Big Week in Irish Racing: Festival Highs, Shock Outsiders and First-Time Winners
It was a weekend to remember for Johnny Murtagh as he enjoyed a double on the opening day of the Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown. Rahmi delivered for jockey Rory Mulligan in the seven-furlong Irish Stallion Farms EBF Sovereign Path Handicap, giving the young rider the biggest success of his career as the 14/1 shot…
Mid-Louth Water Outage to Affect 5,000 Customers During Overnight Works
Uisce Éireann will carry out essential works on the water network in mid-Louth from 9pm Wednesday, 17 September to 3am Thursday, 18 September, affecting more than 5,000 customers. Areas impacted include Blackrock, Old Dublin Road, Golf Links Road, Haggardstown, Dromiskin, Castlebellingham, and surrounding estates. Most supplies should return within 2–3 hours once works are complete,…
Louth Voters Urged to Register Ahead of October 24th Presidential Election
It is now your responsibility to ensure that you are registered to vote. New RegistrationThe Presidential Election will take place on 24 th October 2025. If you are eligible to vote and not on the register of electors you must apply on or before Tuesday 7 th October 2025. Eligible to vote in an Election?(a)…
“Crucial Step” as Julianstown Traffic Works Finally Set to Proceed
Plans to move ahead with the long-awaited Julianstown Traffic Management Scheme have taken a step forward after Meath County Council agreed to proceed to tender for construction. The R132 traffic calming works, originally due in 2023, were delayed to accommodate Uisce Éireann’s major pipeline project along the same route. With that project now pushed back…
McDonald’s Drogheda Hit with FSAI Closure Order After Rodent Droppings Found
McDonald’s in Drogheda has been served with a closure order after rodent droppings were discovered in a storage unit at the side of the restaurant. The order, issued on August 27th by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), followed an inspection that found droppings on shelving and food equipment, as well as structural gaps…