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A Louth teacher is preparing to get her hair chopped to raise funds for cancer charities in memory of her much-loved grandmother.

Dundalk teacher getting hair cropped for charity in memory of grandmother ↗

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From period homes surrounded by lush gardens to contemporary houses with stunning sea views, the most expensive houses sold in Louth in 2025 could rival those sold anywhere in the country. Two of the properties exceeded the asking price, one went for just what was advertised while the remaining three were sold for below the guide price.

Revealed: The six most expensive houses sold in Louth in 2025 ↗

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The construction of the long-awaited new domestic violence refuge in Dundalk will start soon following the announcement of government funding for the €6.5 million project is being developed by Women’s Aid Dundalk. The refuge, to be located in Highfield, north of the town centre, has been identified as a priority location under the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Strategy – which aims to double the number of refuge units and safe accommodation across the country.

Work to start soon on new €6.5million domestic violence refuge in Louth following funding announcement ↗

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Ten acres of land beside the M1 motorway at the New Inn, Faughart, north of Dundalk, have gone on the market with a guide price of €1.5million.

Ten acres of development land north of Dundalk on the market for €1.5million ↗

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Louth County Council are moving away from long term leases, due to the extensive work needed once houses are handed back.

Long term leases in Louth ‘handed back in very poor condition’ say council ↗

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Tiny kittens, unwanted puppies, lost rabbits, and roaming chickens were among the animals rehomed by Louth Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the past year.

Cost of living and housing crisis impacting animal charity in Louth ↗

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Tributes have been paid to Mary White, the Dundalk-born businesswoman and former Senator, who died at her Drundrum home on Sunday January 4, aged 81.

Tributes paid to Dundalk-born former senator and businesswoman Mary White ↗

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Two Louth entrepreneurs who took part in the Back for Business programme that helps returned emigrants start and develop businesses in Ireland, are urging others to apply.

Louth entrepreneurs who returned from abroad praise free Back for Business programme ↗

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