Drogheda Independent

08/06/2026

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08/06/2026

A significant fish kill along a fifteen mile stretch of the River Glyde has been a “major disaster” for the environment and local fishermen, a meeting of Ardee councillors heard this week.

Cllr. Pearse McGeough acknowledged that investigations are being carried out into the cause of the fish kill, but described the incident as “a tremendous blow to the ecology and environment in this area.”
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Some of the dead fish that were removed from the River Glyde in Louth following a major fish kill

The fish kill was “devastating for those who work the river”, said Cllr. McGeough, and particularly for local fishing groups “who have spent hours at a time nurturing the river, putting in soil at the base of the river, and improving the bank.”

He added: “Every fish in that river is dead,” saying that it had been a “major disaster” for the town of Ardee and surrounding areas.

Read the full article: https://www.independent.ie/county/louth/dundalk-news/source-of-major-louth-fish-kill-was-in-county-monaghan-council-confirms/a/155366586.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=seeding

08/06/2026

“Wear your county colours!” That’s the message that Sandra Byrne of the Dundalk Show committee has for Louth and Armagh fans going to the annual agricultural show on Sunday June 14 in Bellurgan Park, north of Dundalk.

08/06/2026

A businessman and “party boy” who kicked another male in the head as he lay unconscious has been jailed for 12 months.

08/06/2026

After coming so close to toppling Leinster Intermediate champions Westmeath in their first TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship outing this season, Louth manager Kevin Larkin was understandably downbeat when he faced the media after the game.

After trailing by seven points midway through the second half, Louth, who were playing Junior Championship football last season, dragged themselves level with just a few minutes to go. However, probably showing the greater experience at this level, Westmeath fired over three late points to deny Louth.

“Overall we’re very disappointed, we put ourselves in that position though, I think it’s the first time since I’ve been here where we’ve conceded three goals in either league or championship, all of which I think when we look back , were preventable,” said Larkin.

“But it’s just very fine margins and I think, first of all Westmeath are a very good team but in saying that, we were in the game, the girls showed great character to come back but I just think we put ourselves there in the first place and at this level you just won’t get away with that.”

Read the full article: https://www.independent.ie/county/louth/louth-boss-larkin-proud-as-players-show-character-and-resiliance-against-westmeath/a/156069911.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=seeding

08/06/2026

The event, which celebrates Traveller culture, heritage, and identity while promoting inclusion, equality, and respect, took place at the Redeemer Resource Centre in glorious summer sunshine

The second Traveller Pride hosted by the Louth Traveller Movement in Dundalk on Friday May 31 proved a huge success.

08/06/2026

Literature lovers, musicians and fans of James Joyce are being invited to gather in Drogheda’s historic Tholsel this month for a special Bloomsday celebration

Literature lovers, musicians and fans of James Joyce are being invited to gather in Drogheda’s historic Tholsel this month for a special Bloomsday celebration.

08/06/2026

Dances were once held in the 19th century building

A beautifully restored traditional Irish cottage with four bedrooms and two bathrooms on a one acre site close to Omeath village has been brought to the market for €525,000.

07/06/2026

Louth-based interior designer Niamh Carter, founder of Niamh Carter Interiors, urged other women to follow their dreams as she has been announced as a winner at the inaugural Female Founder Awards Ireland & NI 2026

‘Every challenge taught me something’ – interior designer Niamh Carter on building a businessLouth interior design Niamh Carter is a winner at the inaugural Female Founder Awards for Ireland and Northern Ireland © Niamh Carter InteriorsMargaret RoddyJournalist6 Jun 2026 5:30 AMShareLouth-base...

07/06/2026

A Louth couple who say that they are “very lucky to be still enjoying life together” have a very special double celebration this year as they mark 41st wedding anniversary this year as well as the fifth anniversary of Augusine Goss receiving the gift of life from his wife Catherine when she donated a kidney

Charity Golf event a double celebration for Augustine and Catherine