Louth County Council

03/06/2026

Join Hands 4 Unity for Taste of All Nations, a fantastic day celebrating cultures from around the world!

📅 Saturday 20th June 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 17:00
📍 The Barbican Centre, William St, Drogheda

What to expect:
🎶Live music and dance performances all day
🍽️Delicious international food stalls
🎨A colourful craft fair
🎈 Fun activities for kids, including face painting and balloon modelling

This special event celebrates unity, diversity and making a positive impact in our community. It’s the perfect day out for families and friends of all ages!

👉 Mark your calendars and come along!

02/06/2026

Are you a Farmer or farm worker over the Age of 55 in Co Louth, then join us at Cooley Kickhams GFC on June 19th 10 AM . Renowned author John Connell will be giving a talk on Farming and mental health.
John sheds light on farming and mental health — honest stories, practical support, and hope for rural communities. Essential talk for farmers and anyone who cares about rural wellbeing.

01/06/2026

31/05/2026

🤝 Strong communities start with collaboration.

The Louth Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) works to connect local groups, agencies, and stakeholders to plan and deliver better services for people across Louth.

Whether you're part of a community group or just interested in local development, find out how the LCDC supports your area:
🔗 https://louthcoco.ie/en/services/community/local-community-development-committees/
🔗 Or visit: gov.ie/lcdc

31/05/2026

What a great turn out for our walk to celebrate Bealtaine. We had a wonderful range of walkers of all ages.

Hosted by Tullyallen Men's Sheds we were given a guided tour of the men's shed complex. We completed several lap's of the walking track and we were treated to lovely refreshments afterwards.

Thanks to Tullyallen Men's Shed for their wonderful hospitability.

What a great turn out for our walk to celebrate Bealtaine. We had a wonderful range of walkers of all ages. Hosted by Tullyallen Men's Sheds we were given a guided tour of the men's shed complex , we completed several lap's of the walking track and we were treated to lovely refreshments afterwards. Thanks to Tullyallen Men's Shed for their wonderful hospitability.

31/05/2026

The Corrs, pictured with Dance Kids Stage School who produced a wonderful performance for the band at the official viewing of the new Dundalk Town mural at the Longwalk on Friday.

📷 Ciarán Culligan Photography

30/05/2026

Jim Corr, speaking at Friday night’s Civic Reception for The Corrs at An Táin Arts Centre in Dundalk.

You can watch the Civic Reception ceremony, which includes a fireside chat with music journalist Dave Fanning, on the Louth County Council YouTube page.

📺 https://youtu.be/BzIaQHfR6us

30/05/2026

What a great turn out for our walk to celebrate Bealtaine. We had a wonderful range of walkers of all ages. Hosted by Tullyallen Men's Sheds we were given a guided tour of the men's shed complex , we completed several lap's of the walking track and we were treated to lovely refreshments afterwards. Thanks to Tullyallen Men's Shed for their wonderful hospitability.

30/05/2026

We had a fantastic day at The Cooley Community Farmers Club.

The Carlingford Fire Service arrived with a full fire engine and all their gear, giving us an impressive demonstration of the training they carry out to stay prepared for real emergencies. Their skill, dedication, and community spirit were clear to see — truly an amazing group of people.

This was followed by a talk from Lorraine and Rosaleen of the HSE on su***de prevention and mental health — an important and timely subject in today’s world.

A busy day all round, feel free to join us next Friday at Cooley Kickhams GFC, all farmers and farm workers over 55 welcome. And don't forget. keep your Eircode handy and check those smoke alarms!

30/05/2026

On Friday afternoon, The Corrs attended the launch of All The Way Home - a brand new exhibition at the County Museum telling the story of their journey from Dundalk to the world stage.

✨ Artefacts, memorabilia and instruments
🎥 All The Way Home documentary
🎻 See the instruments that shaped their sound

Entry to the museum is free. The exhibition runs until 27 June.