Co. Louth
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New 6 Week Adult Bowls Programme Blackrock
Women’s Volleyball Programme Blackrock
€1.6 million Worth of Cannabis Seized in Joint Agency Task Force Operation (An Garda Síochána and Police Service of Northern Ireland) 26th...
Old Mellifont Abbey
Planning
Planning decision made: 2660471
Chapel Lane , Dunleer , County Louth Permission for a mural painting to the entire side gable of the existing Centra Store
Planning decision made: 2660456
Greenbatter and Newtownstalaban , Drogheda , Co. Louth Permission will consist of the construction of 97 no. residential units on a site of Circa 3.76 Hectares. The 97 units consist of 22 no. 2-bed 2 storey terraced houses, 53no. 3-bed 2 storey semi-detached houses and 22 no. 4-bed 2 storey semi-det
Planning decision made: 2660318
Farrell Furniture , John Street , Ardee Co. Louth Permission for a single storey extension to production area of existing factory (1170m2), together with all ancillary and associated site development works at existing premises. The development is within the confines of a protected structure Ref LHS0
Planning decision made: 2660457
Marlbog road , Haggardstown Dundalk , Louth Retention permission for a side extension to the existing dwelling, a domestic garage to the rear, and attic conversion providing two bedrooms, two WC/shower rooms and storage rooms, together with associated internal alterations and site works.
Planning decision made: 2660315
24 Anneville Cresent , Drogheda , Co. Louth Retention permission for a front door set into existing recessed storm porch and a front canopy roof across the front elevation of the existing dwelling house
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28 Aug 2026 latest- planningPlanning refused: Retention permission for the extension of beer garden area to the south of the public...Drogheda
- planningPlanning conditional: Permission for a single storey extension to production area of existing factory...Ardee
- planningPlanning conditional: Permission for a new two storey extension with a connecting hall to the side and...Annagassan
- planningPlanning conditional: Retention permission for a front door set into existing recessed storm porch and...Drogheda
- planningPlanning conditional: Permission for a dwelling house, waste water treatment system and percolation...Louth
- planningPlanning conditional: Permission for single storey extensions to rear and side of existing dwelling...Dundalk
- planningPlanning conditional: Retention permission for 3 No. training lights fixed to existing building and all...Dundalk
- planningPlanning conditional: Retention permission for a domestic single storey extension to an existing two...Dunleer
- crime€1.6 million Worth of Cannabis Seized in Joint Agency Task Force Operation (An Garda Síochána and...Dundalk
- planningPlanning conditional: The development will consist of: 1). Retention is sought for use as a tyre...Drogheda
- planningPlanning conditional: Permission for a new dwelling house, new site entrance and associated site works...Blackrock
- planningPlanning application received: Retention and Permission: Retention permission for: (i) an extension to...Carlingford
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€1.6 million Worth of Cannabis Seized in Joint Agency Task Force Operation (An Garda Síochána and Police Service of Northern Ireland) 26th August 2026
On 26 August 2026, a joint operation involving An Garda Síochána, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), and the Revenue Customs Service resulted in the seizure of 119 kg...
Old Mellifont Abbey
Nestled in the valley of the River Mattock near Tullyallen in County Louth, Old Mellifont Abbey occupies a special place in the Christian heritage of the Archdiocese of Armagh...
Also covered in: Armagh
Dundalk FC to face Bohemians in semi-final clash
The semi-final draw for the Jimmy Clancy Cup has been made, with Dundalk FC set to face Bohemians at DailyMound Park this evening. The match kicks off at 8pm with live commentary...
Local woman missing in Dublin 24 area: Garda appeal for information
Authorities are searching for Ella, a 5'4" woman with brown hair and eyes, last seen wearing blue jeans and a pink jumper in Dublin 24. Dundalk Garda station urges witnesses to...
Local Library Celebrates 30 Years of Service with Community Event
A community event marked the 30th anniversary of the Loud Library Service, featuring speeches from key figures and reflections on its impact. Attendees praised the dedication of...
Louth County Library Recognised for Outstanding Senior Outreach Service
Residents praise Louth County Library staff for their dedicated house-bound book service to seniors. The programme, which delivers tailored reading materials directly to homes,...
Planning
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Planning refused: Retention permission for the extension of beer garden area to the south of the public house and beer garden area to the
Applicant — Greenmount House , 62-65 Scarlet Street , Drogheda Co. Louth. Retention permission for the extension of beer garden area to the south of the public house and beer garden area to the north of the public house which include retention of timber pergola structures, boundary fences, seating and fixtures within...
Planning conditional: Permission for a single storey extension to production area of existing factory (1170m2), together with all ancillary an
Applicant — Farrell Furniture , John Street , Ardee Co. Louth. Permission for a single storey extension to production area of existing factory (1170m2), together with all ancillary and associated site development works at existing premises. The development is within the confines of a protected structure Ref LHS017-063.
Planning conditional: Permission for a new two storey extension with a connecting hall to the side and rear of my dwelling house, and all asso
Applicant — Linns , Annagassan , Co. Louth.. Permission for a new two storey extension with a connecting hall to the side and rear of my dwelling house, and all associated site works. *Significant Further Information Received on 11/08/2026*
Planning conditional: Retention permission for a front door set into existing recessed storm porch and a front canopy roof across the front el
Applicant — 24 Anneville Cresent , Drogheda , Co. Louth. Retention permission for a front door set into existing recessed storm porch and a front canopy roof across the front elevation of the existing dwelling house
Planning conditional: Permission for a dwelling house, waste water treatment system and percolation area, on site soakaway, new vehicular entr
Applicant — Finvoy , Togher , County Louth. Permission for a dwelling house, waste water treatment system and percolation area, on site soakaway, new vehicular entrance via existing agricultural gateway and all associated site works
Planning conditional: Permission for single storey extensions to rear and side of existing dwelling house and all associated site development
Applicant — 23 Carlinn Green , Dundalk , Co. Louth. Permission for single storey extensions to rear and side of existing dwelling house and all associated site development works
GAA & Sport
2 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
Louth team eyes All Ireland quarter-finals after key player change
Louth made one change to their All Ireland Senior Football Championship team ahead of their Round 2A match, with Paul Mathews replacing Sean Callaghan. A win would secure their...
Louth advance to All-Ireland quarter-finals after dramatic victory over Armagh
Louth secured a narrow one-point victory over Armagh in Inishkeen, advancing to the All-Ireland Championship quarter-finals. Player Kieran Downey described the win as...
People & Faces
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Towns in Co. Louth
Dundalk
Planning conditional: Permission for single storey extensions to rear and side of existing dwelling house and all associ
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Drogheda
Planning refused: Retention permission for the extension of beer garden area to the south of the public house and beer g
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Ardee
Planning conditional: Permission for a single storey extension to production area of existing factory (1170m2), together
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Dunleer
Planning conditional: Retention permission for a domestic single storey extension to an existing two storey dwelling
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Termonfeckin
Planning application received: Outline Permission for development consisting of : a) demolition of existing disused bung
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Clogherhead
Planning application received: Permission for the alteration of house design as granted planning permission under planni
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Carlingford
Planning application received: Retention and Permission: Retention permission for: (i) an extension to the south-east si
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Collon
Planning application received: Retention permission for (1) a dormer style dwelling house and single storey conservatory
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Blackrock
Planning conditional: Permission for a new dwelling house, new site entrance and associated site works as previously gra
7
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Annagassan
Planning conditional: Permission for a new two storey extension with a connecting hall to the side and rear of my dwelli
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Omeath
Planning application received: Retention permission for extension to rear of existing dwelling house and all associated
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Tullyallen
Old Mellifont Abbey
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Dromiskin
Planning application received: Retention and Permission for the following: 1. Retention permission for extension to rear
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Tallanstown
Planning conditional: Retention permission for change of use of agricultural store to Fitness Studio and retention of de
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Baltray
Permission for alterations to an existing dwelling house including elevational and
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Knockbridge
Planning application received: Permission to provide community playing fields with associated facilities. This will incl
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