Category: The Dundalk Leader

Protest over Israel attack of Flotilla

Many locals came out last Monday to protest against the actions of Israel’s government upon the Flotillas heading towards the Gaza Strip. The protest was spear-headed by Thomas…

Market Square or Park-it square?

After attending many of the consultation meetings regarding the redevelopment of the Market Square and – as an outsider with no real connection to the town – it…

Fine Gael give town speech in Dundalk

A number of spokesmen for Fine Gael held a Public Jobs meeting in Dundalk on Monday night, chaired by Jim Darcy of Louth County Council. The keynote speakers…

Clanbrassil Street Weapons Store Robbery

A robbery occurred in McEvoys on Clanbrassil Street last Wednesday 26th May between the hours of 10pm and 6am. The burglars broke in through Shoezone, and ‘sawed’ through…

Airtricity League

UCD AFC defeated Dundalk last Saturday in the Airtricity League Premier Division. UCD maintained a lead from thirteen minutes by conceding a corner on the left. Fahrudin Kuduzovic…

Strong checkpoint to be installed around the border

Due to an increase in Dissident Republican activity, strong checkpoints are to be installed around the border. However, the checkpoints will remain vigilante of all crimes. These latest…

Positive Aging Week

Dundalk is to be one of fifteen towns to host Positive Ageing Week 2010 this September. The event normally runs for nine days. This year it will kick-off…

Dundalk Mothers Protest for Enforcement of Megan’s Law

Concerned parents held a protest in the Market Square on Saturday noon last for the right to obtain information on convicted paedophiles. They proposed that action be taken…

Senator Concerned over Safety of Rachel Corrie Crew

Speaking in the Seanad last week, Senator Dearey asserted it was important that Members of the Oireachtas keep a watching brief on the Rachel Corrie “Free Gaza” voyage…

Celtic Poker aware of Special Branch

The organisers of the Celtic Poker Tour, a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament played throughout Ireland and coming to Dundalk in early July, has commented that it has been…

Buoy Likes to Collect

Locals are concerned with the theft and disposal of buoyancy aids around the Castletown River. It is noted that the abuse of these lifesaving devices are higher in…

European Seniors Badminton Championship Launched

The launch of the first Irish partaking of the European Seniors Badminton Championship took place in the Brew Masters bar of the Great Northern Brewery Company on Thursday…

Golf Club hosts Open-Mic Nights

Conor Thornton, a sound engineer from soundandlightening.ie, recently launched the first of many open-mic nights in Dundalk Golf Club. Five acts played at the last bank-holiday weekend, and…