Local deaths
Rogers had will made up before taking his own life
A man who was facing a murder charge when he took his own life in a courthouse holding cell had instructed his solicitor to draw up his will, an inquest
Rogers felt he crossed the line before taking his own life
A man who took his own life while in custody after confessing to shooting dead another man told gardaí that there was a “thin line” and he had “crossed it”,
Dundalk Rugby Club pay tribute to former Irish international Eamonn McGuire
Dundalk Rugby Club have paid tribute to former player and coach, Eamonn McGuire, who was buried in Haggardstown on Monday. Eamonn, from the Dublin Road, died peacefully at his home
Local publican passes away
The death has occurred of well-known local publican, Paul Keane. Paul was the proprietor of The Sportsmans at Ballymakellet in Ravensdale and was a hugely popular figure in the local
Dundalk make a wonderful gesture ahead of Shields’ funeral
The funeral of well-known Dundalk supporter Marty Shields will take place on Wednesday morning at 11am in St Nicholas’ Church. Marty, from Ashling Park, passed away suddenly at the weekend
Shields’ sudden death overshadows Dundalk’s chance to go joint top of the table
Dundalk have the chance to go joint top of the table tonight if they can get the better of local rivals Drogheda United at Oriel Park. Kick-off for the Louth
Tragic death of Dundalk man in Boston
The tragic death has taken place of local man Adrian Skehan in Boston. Adrian, aged 30, had been living in the States for sometime but passed away at the weekend
Death occurs of popular Dundalk doctor
The death has occurred of popular local doctor Tom O’Callaghan. Best known for his work as a consultant physician in the Louth County Hospital, Dr O’Callaghan worked in the Louth
Louth GAA mourning passing of Brendan Carthy
Louth GAA is mourning this morning following the passing of Minor Board chairman Brendan Carthy. The Roche Emmets clubman has been pivotal in reviving the underage game in the county
Callan wins Supreme Court appeal over murder of local Garda
A man serving a 40 year sentence for murdering a Garda in County Louth has won his Supreme Court bid to be considered for remission. Noel Callan was 22 years
McKenna funeral passes off peacefully
The funeral of Seamus McKenna, who was suspected of being involved in the Omagh bombing, has passed off peacefully according to RTÉ News. A large garda security operation ensured there
IRA tribute to be banned from McKenna funeral
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has warned that his force will not allow a paramilitary display at the funeral of Omagh bomb suspect Seamus McKenna. Mr McKenna died on Sunday after
Omagh bomb suspect McKenna dies after fall
Omagh bomb suspect Seamus McKenna has died after falling from scaffolding last week. McKenna was working as a labourer on a building site in Kilcurry when he was injured in
Man killed in Ardee road crash
A man in his 20s has been killed in a road crash near Ardee this morning. The single-vehicle crash happened on the Bog Road, Townspark in the early hours of
Blessing of the Graves
This year’s Blessing of the Graves ceremony in St Patrick’s Cemetery in Dowdallshill will take place on Sunday July 21st. That gives people just over a fortnight to get their
