McGahon calls on public to wear face masks on public transport
Local Senator John McGahon has called on the people of Louth to wear face coverings when travelling on public transport to protect themselves and others from Covid-19. It became mandatory to wear masks...
View ArticleJohn Reilly to succeed Senator McGahon on Louth County Council
John Reilly has been selected to fill the seat vacated by newly elected Senator John McGahon on Louth County Council. The Kilcurry man will be officially co-opted onto the council next week to...
View ArticleSenator McGahon calls for three day a week TaxSaver ticket to be introduced
Local Senator John McGahon has called for a three day TaxSaver ticket to be introduced to accommodate employees who live locally but work in Dublin to continue to commute while also working from home...
View ArticleMcGahon calls for new school to be built in Blackrock or Haggardstown
Local Senator John McGahon has called on the Department of Education to look into the possibility of building a new school in the Blackrock and Haggardstown areas. There are currently three schools in...
View ArticleCarlingford to receive €40,000 for provision of café style outdoor furniture
Carlingford is set to receive €40,000 in funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. It is one of three recipients in Louth for funding along with Ardee and Clogherhead, who will both receive...
View Article€871,000 allocated to Dundalk IT for capital works and equipment
A total of €871,000 has been allocated for capital works and equipment at Dundalk IT. The funding will allow the institute address the need for small-scale capital investment and equipment needs based...
View ArticleSeven organisations in Louth to benefit from €277,030 in Covid-19 funding
Some seven organisations across Louth are to benefit from €277,030 worth of funding under the third tranche of the Government’s Covid-19 Stability Fund. The biggest recipient is Dundalk Simon...
View ArticleMcGahon launches petition calling for 3 Day TaxSaver commuter ticket
Local Senator John McGahon has launched a petition calling on the National Transport Authority to introduce a 3 Day TaxSaver ticket. Given the impact of Covid-19, fewer people are commuting to Dublin...
View ArticleDundalk Library receives €135,500 in funding for Covid-19 supports
Public libraries in Louth will receive funding for essential upgrades and measures in response to Covid-19. In total €135,500 has been allocated to the local library in Dundalk by Minister of Rural and...
View ArticleMcGahon calls for Urban Regeneration Funding for Bridge Street to be approved
Local Senator John McGahon has said that approving Urban Regeneration Funding for Bridge Street/Linenhall Street is vital and should be strongly considered by the Department of Housing and Local...
View ArticleSix Broadband Connection Points rolled out throughout rural parts of Co Louth
Six new Broadband Connection Points went live in rural parts of Co Louth today. Broadband Connection Points (or BCPs) are public locations which have been selected to receive high-speed connectivity in...
View ArticleTowns and villages in Louth to receive €124,440 for Covid-19 adaptations
Towns and villages in Louth are set to receive €124,440 for Covid-19 adaptations. The funding is being delivered under the Accelerated Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme and will enable...
View ArticleMcGahon encourages people to sign up for flu vaccine this winter
Local Senator John McGahon has encouraged people to speak with their GPs and pharmacists about getting the flu vaccine. The Fine Gael representative said that getting the flu jab was “more important...
View ArticleFive local businesses to benefit from funding from Online Retail Scheme
Retailers in County Louth are set to benefit from new funding under the Government’s Online Retail Scheme. Five local businesses are set to receive to receive funding to cover online project costs....
View ArticleFunding for Linenhall Street and Bridge Street would be a game changer – McGahon
Local Senator John McGahon has said he believes that funding for Bridge Street and Linenhall Street would be a game changer for that area of the town. In a statement, the Fine Gael representative said...
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