Recent Press Releases
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4 Sep
Louth County Council Welcomes Progress at New Social Housing Scheme in Louth Village
Louth County Council members and officials visited the Council's new social housing development, An Mullach, in Louth Village on Wednesday, 2 September to view progress on the delivery of 58 new social homes for individuals and families in Mid-Louth.
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2 Sep
Rejuvenation Works Completed at The Demesne, Dundalk
Recent enhancement works at The Demesne, Dundalk, have been completed by Louth County Council in collaboration with Dundalk Tidy Towns, improving this town centre public space for residents and visitors.
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31 Aug
Inside West Gate House: New Drone Footage Shows Progress on THRIVE Project
Behind the façade of West Gate House and the former Drogheda Youth Development (DYD) Building, work continues on Louth County Council’s THRIVE project that will transform the historic site into a new landmark facility for community and youth development in Drogheda.
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28 Aug
Louth’s Electoral Register Completes the Transition to Voter.ie
Louth County Council is encouraging all eligible residents to check their electoral registration details following the county's transition to the new national voter registration system, Voter.ie.
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27 Aug
Louth County Council Launches Library Service Development Programme 2026–2030
Louth County Council launched the Louth County Council Library Service Development Programme 2026–2030: Building for the Future, on August 27th in Ardee Library.
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21 Aug
Culture Night Returns to Louth on Friday 18 September
Louth County Council is inviting people across the county to come together for a night of FREE cultural discovery, creativity and connection as Culture Night 2026 takes place on Friday, 18 September.
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19 Aug
Drogheda United and Healthy Louth Team Up Again for Not Around Us Campaign
Following a successful programme in 2025, Louth County Council and Healthy Louth will once again support Drogheda United FC to deliver the Not Around Us campaign. Funded through Healthy Ireland, Not Around Us is a national awareness campaign that encourages people not to smoke or vape in places where children and young people are present.
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18 Aug
Community Spirit on Display as Pride of Place Judges Visit Louth
Louth County Council welcomed the judges of the prestigious IPB Pride of Place to Dundalk and Ardee on Thursday, 13 August. The judging events showcased two inspiring initiatives that are making a significant impact within their communities.
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18 Aug
Sailing Into Wellness Programme Supports Recovery at Sea
Participants from The Red Door Project in Drogheda and Turas in Dundalk are taking part in Sailing Into Wellness, a four-week programme based at Carlingford Marina and funded through the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme, which is delivered by Louth County Council.
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18 Aug
Heritage Week 2026: Archaeological Excavations at Ardee Castle Reveal Evidence of Medieval Life
As Ireland celebrates National Heritage Week, archaeological excavations at Ardee Castle have uncovered evidence of life in the town dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, offering new insights into medieval Ardee as work continues on the regeneration of one of County Louth's most significant heritage landmarks.