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Alarm at fire service plans
THE Argus has learned that the fire stations in Dundalk and Drogheda could be unmanned from 11pm to 8am as part of a review to streamline the services. It would mean all overnight emergency calls would be responded to by retained fire-fighters in the towns. It is one of a number of recommendations before the council and the unions following a review of the services in Louth.
Principals angry at supply panel axing
ANGRY primary school principals hit out at the axing of the Dundalk Teacher Supply Panel which provides cover for teachers on sick leave in local schools.
Free sports gear for clubs and schools
Be one of the 30 schools or sporting clubs to register for our Gear Up For Sport great sports gear giveaway and you could be kitted out in top quality O'Neills Sportswear and equipment for free.
'Seconds out' for boxing night
AFTER months of preparation, it will be a case of 'seconds out' as the eagerly awaited ' Strictly Come Boxing' event takes place in the Fairways Hotel next Friday.
No alcohol or drugs, these bikers prefer a coffee
THE first blessing of motorbikes to take place in Dundalk will be at St Joseph's Redemporist Church on Saturday at 3pm. The event is being organised by the Country Cruiser Motorcycle Club and all bikers in the area are welcome to go along.
A packed programme of St Patrick's Day festivities
AS Dundalk gears up for the biggest St Patrick's Day Parade in recent years, all the stops are being pulled out to make our national festival one to remember.
Ghostly feel to former mecca for shoppers
THERE'S an almost ghostly feel to the centre of Clanbrassil Street. Once a mecca for shoppers, the remaining traders say that few customers venture along the stretch which was home for some of Dundalk's longest established businesses.
'Disgraceful behaviour' at RAG Week
BEHAVIOUR of students during the annual DkIT RAG Week has been branded 'a disgrace' by Cllr Oliver Morgan.
Predicted big bust - in 2000!
JOHN Teeling laughs at the notion that he had a crystal ball when, back in 2000, he gave a speech to Dundalk Chamber of Commerce forecasting the end property boom. 'I remember it well because I was going around like a visionary at the time. I got the timing wrong as I thought it would come sooner than it did,' says the inspiration behind Cooley Distillery.
Foster is ready for first derby
A THRILLED Ian Foster offered his gratitude to John Delaney and others who paved the way for him to do his Pro licence badge course in Reading later this year to clear Dundalk to participate in the Europa League. However, while he's looking forward to leading the club back into Europe, the 31 year-old had more pressing matters to attend to yesterday (Tuesday).
Major celebrations on the cards as Anthony marks his half century with a fantastic party
ON Friday night we headed for Byrne's Bar on Hill Street where a 50th birthday party was taking place for Anthony Lynch from Willow Grove. There to make sure he had a really great night was his wife Jackie, son James and daughter Eve and a huge collection of family and friends.
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