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Alarm at fire service plans

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

BEHAVIOUR of students during the annual DkIT RAG Week has been branded 'a disgrace' by Cllr Oliver Morgan.

Predicted big bust - in 2000!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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.

Technology for better living

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

AN innovative housing project which will enable older people to live independently is about to be unveiled at Barrack Street.

Temporary reprieve for McArdle

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

DERMOT McArdle has been given a temporary jail reprieve for the manslaughter of his wife Kelly Ann Corcoran in a new twist to the decadelong saga. The father-of-three from Haggardstown has persuaded a Spanish court to give him another month to pay a total of € 220,000 compensation linked to his 2008 conviction for the manslaughter of his wife while they were on holiday in the Costa Del Sol in February 2000.

New heights for job creation

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

A PLANNING application for a multi-million Euro development which has the potential to create over 1,500 jobs and put Dundalk on the international map as a destination for leisure activities is due to be lodged with Louth County Council next week.

Matthews scoop major award

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

MATTHEWS Coach Hire has won the award for Env i ronmen ta l Sustainability with The SFA.

Foster is ready for first derby

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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).

Brian makes his point

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

WHEN things aren't going your way you need someone to step up and grab a game by the scruff of the neck, and on Sunday that man was Brian White. Louth were at sixes and sevens in the opening fifteen minutes, but when Ronan Carroll retired injured and White took his place in the middle of the park, the Reds slowly clawed their way back into a game that threatened to run away from them.

Disgruntled league chief hits back at article

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

GIVEN the high quality of coverage devoted to the Airtricity League in your newspaper, it was disappointing to read Gerry Kelly's article, 'Switch off the life support', which displayed a serious lack of understanding of senior football in this country. Mr. Kelly's central premise is that the Airtricity League is financially insolvent and increasingly irrelevant to football fans. Presumably, Mr. Kelly wrote this article in such a hurry that he left himself no time to research the facts. While that is unfortunate, please allow me to clear up a few issues in case similar time management issues arise in the future:

Young Reds squander glorious opportunity to topple the Dubs

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

MISSED chances, a sendingoff, extra-time, some dreadful shooting by the winners; there was no shortage of drama in St Brigid's Park, Dundalk on Saturday as Dublin eventually booked a place in the semi-final with victory over Louth.

Dundalk's tough lesson

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

DUNDALK travelled down to Dublin on Saturday to face the unbeaten league champions and had hoped to spoil the party by inflicting the home side's first defeat of the league season.

Major celebrations on the cards as Anthony marks his half century with a fantastic party

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

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.

Golden couple renew vows on anniversary

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

A DUNDALK couple renewed their vows in a romantic ceremony last week, 50 years after their wedding day!

Glamorous ladies and gents have a ball at Fairways event

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

ON Friday night we headed for the Library Suite in the Fairways Hotel where the Vodafone Ball was taking place and a huge crowd were there to make the very best of the night. I wasn't too long in the door when I met up with Aidan Quigley from Carrick Road and Michael Bishop from Roche who told me they were going to have a few shandys and a good laugh.

Mid-Louth out for a major celebration night

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

OUR last port of call on Friday night was to the St Joseph's Clubrooms where Sean Connolly from Castlebellingham was celebrating his 21st birthday with a major party.

Sean and huge gang of friends out for epic 21st birthday

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

ON Friday night we headed for the Lisdoo where a special 21st birthday party was taking place for Sean Kerley from Ashbrook.