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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

Captain Robert Nairac was taken away and shot after being confronted outside a pub near the village of Drumintee, in south Armagh in May 1977

Search for murdered British soldier ends without success

A search in Co Louth for Robert Nairac, a British soldier murdered and secretly buried by the IRA almost 50 years ago, has ended without success.

Ireland • 16 Oct 24

All eight appeared before Drogheda District Court

Eight charged with drugs, money laundering offences

Eight people have been charged with drugs and money laundering offences in relation to the Drogheda feud.

Courts • 14 Oct 24

Michael Reade has presented his own show on LMFM for the last 21 years (pic courtesy of LMFM)

Broadcaster Michael Reade announces terminal illness

Veteran broadcaster Michael Reade had announced that he is terminally ill.

Leinster • 17 Sep 24

The Morning Star pub in Tullyallen is hundreds of years old and has been a public house since the 1850s

Concern over rising insurance cost for thatched buildings

The owner of a thatched pub in Co Louth has said he cannot afford to pay his insurance premium, after receiving a quote of almost €20,000.

Ireland • 01 Sep 24

Robert Nairac was shot by the IRA in May 1977

Nairac's family hoping for certainty around resting place

Ireland • 01 Sep 24

Search in Co Louth for British soldier killed by IRA

A team of experts has spent the day searching land in Co Louth for the body of a British intelligence officer abducted and murdered by the IRA almost 50 years ago.

Ireland • 27 Aug 24

Passengers travelling to and from Bray on the DART are advised to travel early (file image)

Additional bus and rail services to operate this weekend

Customers using public transport this weekend have been advised to plan ahead and book tickets in advance, as additional bus and rail services are being rolled out to cover a number of large events.

Regional • 02 Aug 24

The rare and threatened Little Tern comes to Ireland from west Africa

Little Tern conservation project has 'successful season'

More than 160 Little Tern chicks have been recorded on a Co Louth beach as part of a conservation project.

Leinster • 20 Jul 24

Zara's funeral procession was led by players from both Termonfeckin Celtic FC and Newtown Blues GFC

Zara was 'one in a million', father tells mourners

The father of a young girl who died suddenly during a soccer match in Co Louth last week has described how their worlds "have been turned upside down".

Leinster • 16 Jul 24

The collision occurred at around 8.50am on the R166 at Annagassan, Dunleer

Man, 60s, dies in two-car collision in Co Louth

A man in his 60s has died and a woman has been seriously injured in a two-car collision in Co Louth.

Leinster • 14 Jul 24

Operation Guide has been launched by Louth Cavan Monaghan Garda Division

Northeast road campaign targets 'life saver offences'

A regional road safety campaign has been launched in the northeast, as the number of road fatalities nationwide this year approaches 100.

Regional • 08 Jul 24

The PSNI arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the discovery of the device (file photo)

Man released in inquiry into device found in Louth

A man arrested by the PSNI after a suspected explosive device was found in Co Louth has been released.

Ulster • 11 Jun 24

The Department of Integration entered into a two-year contract with the D Hotel earlier this year to provide accommodation for International Protection applicants

Calls for 'revitalisation taskforce' for Drogheda

A business group in Drogheda has called on the Government to implement a "revitalisation taskforce" for the town in response to a loss of hotel accommodation.

Leinster • 22 May 24

Two other women, aged in their 40s and 70s, were injured in the same incident

Woman, 80s, injured in Dundalk assault dies in hospital

An elderly woman who was assaulted in Dundalk on 3 May has died.

Ireland • 14 May 24

Gardaí responded to an incident at a house in the Glenwood Estate

Man remains in custody after three women injured in Louth

A man remains in garda custody following an alleged assault on three women in Co Louth yesterday afternoon.

Leinster • 04 May 24

Tributes have been paid to 22-year-old Greta Price-Martin

Tributes paid to cyclist, 22, who died in Dublin crash

Tributes have been paid to a young cyclist who died following a crash in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, yesterday morning.

Dublin • 25 Apr 24

Gardaí say no one was injured during the incident

Appeal for witnesses following aggravated burglary

Gardaí are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary at a house near Dundalk yesterday evening.

Leinster • 23 Apr 24

Cooley Kickhams GFC secretary Brian Rafferty walks on one of the club's waterlogged pitches

Persistent rain leaves pitches unplayable nationwide

Persistent and heavy rain in recent months has rendered many sports grounds and playing pitches around the country unplayable.

Ireland • 12 Apr 24

The crash happened before 2.30am on the Rathmullen Road

Garda suspended as GSOC probe fatal Louth hit-and-run

A member of An Garda Síochána has been suspended from duty while the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has issued an appeal for witnesses, following a fatal hit-and-run incident in Drogheda, Co Louth.

Leinster • 18 Mar 24

The occupants of the other car were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda (File Photo)

Man, 20s, dies after two-car crash in Co Louth

A man in his 20s has died following a two-car crash in Co Louth this afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the crash on the R169 in Collon shortly after midday.

Leinster • 04 Mar 24

It is understood that international protection ppplicants are due to begin moving into the hotel this week

Drogheda TDs learnt 'nothing new' after D Hotel meeting

Drogheda-based TDs and councillors have said that they did not learn anything new, following a meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varardkar and Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman on plans to use the D-Hotel to house international protection applicants.

Leinster • 05 Mar 24

Up to 500 people are expected to be housed in the D Hotel from 5 March, in a two-year contract with the Department of Integration

Govt working towards 'dual use' for Drogheda's D Hotel

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil that the Government is working towards the D Hotel in Drogheda having a dual use, with asylum seekers and tourists both using the facility.

Leinster • 21 Feb 24