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The images were posted on social media on Monday

Shock over offensive images taken at religious shrine

Images taken at a religious shrine in Co Louth, which appear to celebrate the death of Pope Francis, have been condemned.

Leinster • 23 Apr 25

The facility will feature four tennis courts with advanced surfaces for both professional and recreational play

Ireland's first indoor tennis arena to open in Dundalk

Ireland's first indoor tennis arena is due to open over the summer at the site of the former home of the Dundalk Bulls ice hockey team.

Leinster • 14 Apr 25

(left to right) Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council Kevin Callan, Eve McCrystal, Kate O'Connor and the Cathaoirleach of Dundalk Municipal District Seán Kelly

Athletes O'Connor, McCrystal honoured at civic reception

A civic reception has been held this evening in recognition of the achievements of Louth sport stars Kate O'Connor and Eve McCrystal.

Leinster • 11 Apr 25

Upgrade works at the playground in Moneymore were only completed last October

Council condemns vandalism at playground in Drogheda

Louth County Council has condemned a recent act of vandalism at Moneymore playground in Drogheda, where fire damage has caused damage to the community facility.

Leinster • 03 Apr 25

Dundalk pentathlete Kate O'Connor last month took home the first Irish medal from the World Indoor Championships in 19 years

Civic reception to be held for O'Connor and McCrystal

Louth County Council has confirmed the details of a civic reception next week in recognition of the exceptional sporting achievements of Kate O'Connor and Eve McCrystal.

Leinster • 01 Apr 25

Kate O'Connor's family celebrate her silver medal win at the World Indoor Championships in China from their home in Dundalk

Kate O'Connor the pride of Dundalk after silver medal win

There are tricolours aplenty, as well as 'Well done Kate' signs and bunting along the street where Kate O'Connor grew up in Dundalk, Co Louth.

Regional • 22 Mar 25

The incident happened on Rathmullan Road in Drogheda on St Patrick's Day last year

GSOC completes investigation into fatal Louth hit-and-run

A Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission investigation into a fatal hit-and-run in Drogheda, Co Louth, has been completed.

Leinster • 13 Mar 25

The operation began at a property in Drogheda earlier this week

Gardaí finish Drogheda search in Kyran Durnin inquiry

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of schoolboy Kyran Durnin have finished searching a property and its adjoining garden in Drogheda, Co Louth.

Leinster • 28 Feb 25

Gardaí are working on the assumption that Kyran Durnin may have died over two years ago

Search in Kyran Durnin investigation stood down for night

An extensive search at a property and its adjoining garden in Drogheda, Co Louth being carried out by gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin has been stood down for the night.

Leinster • 27 Feb 25

The search took place at a house in Drogheda, Co Louth

Search in Kyran Durnin inquiry stood down for night

A search at a property and its adjoining garden in Drogheda, Co Louth being carried out by gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of schoolboy Kyran Durnin has been stood down for the night.

Leinster • 27 Feb 25

Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene (file image)

Light aircraft makes emergency landing in Co Louth

A light aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Co Louth this afternoon

Leinster • 07 Feb 25

The two-storey, three-bedroom terraced houses were built using construction printing technology that automates the concrete laying process

First for Ireland: Families to move into 3D printed homes

Three families in Dundalk, Co Louth, will become the first residents in Ireland and the UK to live in 3D printed houses.

Ireland • 06 Feb 25

The man is being treated for serious injuries at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda

Cyclist seriously injured in Louth hit-and-run incident

A cyclist has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in Co Louth yesterday.

Leinster • 07 Jan 25

Gardaí in Dundalk are investigating the vandalism

Vandalism at Co Louth park condemned

A playground in a Co Louth park, which opened just a week ago, has been extensively damaged by vandals.

Leinster • 23 Dec 24

Gardaí at Dundalk are appealing for witnesses to the collision to contact them

Woman, 70s, seriously injured in Dundalk hit-and-run

A woman in her 70s has been seriously injured after a hit-and-run incident in Co Louth yesterday, involving a stolen car.

Leinster • 16 Dec 24

The collision occurred on the R166 on 14 July

Woman arrested in connection with fatal crash in Louth

A woman in her 50s has been arrested as part of the investigation into a road collision in Co Louth earlier this year, in which a man was killed.

Leinster • 11 Nov 24

There is an ongoing murder investigation underway into Kyran Durnin's disappearance when he was aged just six years old

No referrals over Kyran's school attendance - Tusla chief

The Chief Executive of the Child and Family Agency Tusla has said it received no referral in relation to any concerns about Kyran Durnin's attendance at school or his educational welfare.

Ireland • 03 Nov 24

Gardaí believe Kyran Durnin may have been killed up to two years ago when he was aged six

Kyran Durnin Tusla review 'should be completed this week'

Minister for Children and Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has said Tusla's review into the Kyran Durnin case should be completed this week.

Ireland • 27 Oct 24

Digital art and immersive light installations are being projected in Drogheda

Watch: Lú Festival of Light animates Drogheda buildings

The Lú Festival of Light is under way in Drogheda, Co Louth, bringing a host of immersive art to the town.

Leinster • 28 Oct 24

Kyran Durnin was reported missing on 30 August

Search at Kyran Durnin's former home, nearby land ends

A search at the former family home of missing schoolboy Kyran Durnin and an adjoining area of open land in Dundalk, Co Louth, has ended.

Crime • 24 Oct 24

Michael Reade presented his current affairs show on LMFM for 21 years (pic courtesy of LMFM)

Broadcaster Reade reveals abuse in interview before death

Presenter Michael Reade, whose death was announced yesterday, described in a pre-recorded interview how he was sexually abused as a child.

Leinster • 22 Oct 24

Veteran broadcaster Michael Reade dies aged 58

Veteran broadcaster Michael Reade has died at the age of 58. Last month, Mr Reade revealed that he had received a terminal cancer diagnosis in a message that was broadcast on the LMFM radio station.

Leinster • 21 Oct 24