The Dundalk Leader

When Point Road native Tony Curran took his place at the Dublin City Marathon start line it must have been a very familiar feeling given the fact he has started every single Dublin marathon this century. Tony completed the Dublin City Marathon in the year 2000 and despite promising himself that he would never do one again given how hard it was he has gone on to complete it ev...

Dundalk BIDS, organisers of the much-loved Frostival Winter Festival, are delighted to announce the return of Frostival this November, promising an extended programme of festive fun, dazzling lights, family entertainment and Christmas magic in the heart of Dundalk.

The festival will officially kick off on Saturday 14th November with ‘The Big Switch-On’ of Ireland’s tal...

Fine Gael Councillor for Dundalk South, Robert Nash, has expressed serious concern following reports of widespread antisocial behaviour across parts of Dundalk, Bay Estate and Blackrock on Halloween night, describing the evening as one of fear rather than fun for many local residents. He also called parents to take greater responsibility following reports of intimidation, dan...

There’s finally some good news for Ardee’s long-awaited bypass following the recent agreement between Louth County Council and Friends of Ardee Bog, bringing renewed hope that the proposed 4.5km road will finally be built. However, the town could still be waiting until 2028 or later before construction even begins, councillors heard at the local authority’s October meeting.

Brightly lit shop signs are making parts of Dundalk town centre look like Blackpool, according to a Dundalk councillor who has called for action over what she believes is unauthorised signage on some of the town’s main streets.

Independent Cllr Maeve Yore raised the issue at the October meeting of Louth County Council, questioning why shops were being allowed to displa...