👥 Lú Festival of Light Cancelled for Saturday 24 Oct due to adverse weather conditions associated with Storm Boelo. Keep an eye on socials for further updates. #CommunityNotice 📱 Get free alerts for your area: mapalerter.ie/alert?ref=pnt_…

⚠️ LÚ FESTIVAL OF LIGHT - IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE ⚠️ Due to adverse weather conditions associated with Storm Boelo, & following consultation with event safety partners, we have made the decision to cancel Saturday's (tonight's) edition of Lu Festival of Light (24/10/26). While this will be disappointing tonight, the safety of attendees, staff & performers remain our priority. Please continue checking our social channels for key updates.

💨 Met Eireann has issued a Level Yellow weather alert (Wind) for Louth. Valid from Sat. 24/10 @ 6PM until Sun. 25/10 @ 12PM (midday), see Met.ie #WeatherAlert 📱 Get free alerts for your area: mapalerter.ie/alert?ref=5565…

🏛️ Heritage Conservation Grants - Only 1 week left to apply! ✅ Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2027 Support is available for repair and conservation works to protected structures, structures in Architectural Conservation Areas, proposed protected structures and vernacular buildings. 💶 Grants of up to €50,000 available ✅ Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2027 Dedicated funding to support the conservation and repair of historic thatched buildings, helping to safeguard this unique part of our built heritage. 💶 Grants of up to €20,000 available 📅 Both schemes close at 4pm on Friday 30 October 2026 ℹ️ Learn more about both schemes and access application information: 🔗 louthcoco.ie/services/planni… ❓ Planning a larger heritage restoration project? Applications are also open for the Historic Structures Fund 2027, which supports major conservation, refurbishment and reuse projects for historic structures. Grants from €50,000 to €200,000 are available, with a closing date of 4pm on Friday 27 November 2026.

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2026 provides an important opportunity to support the regeneration and long-term sustainability of towns and villages across County Louth. The scheme supports projects that revitalise town and village centres, address vacancy and dereliction, create community and multi-purpose spaces, support local enterprise, and enhance the attractiveness and resilience of our communities. Funding of up to €500,000 is available through the Main Scheme, with grants of up to €50,000 available under the Project Development Measure. If your organisation, community group or stakeholder partnership is considering a project that aligns with these objectives, there is still time to submit an Expression of Interest. 📅 Closing date: 12pm on Friday 27 November 2026 For full details and to apply, visit consult.louthcoco.ie/en/cons… or contact [email protected].

📢 We are inviting submissions to the Part 8 Planning application for redevelopment works at The Old Pumping Station, Meadow Grove, Dundalk. The proposed works involve the change of use of the existing derelict pumping station to a display building/museum. 📅 The closing date for submissions is Tuesday, 27 October at 5pm. ➡️ For more details, visit consult.louthcoco.ie/en

🚦 Road Closures - 23-26 Oct, 5:30PM to 10PM - West St, St Laurence, Palace St, Dominics St, Patrickswell Lane, Duke St, Stockwell Lane, Fr Connolly Way #RoadAlert 📱 Get free alerts for your area: mapalerter.ie/alert?ref=pnt_…

☔ Met Eireann has issued a Level Yellow weather alert (Rainfall) for Louth. Valid from Thu. 22/10 @ 7PM until Fri. 23/10 @ 10AM, see Met.ie #WeatherAlert 📱 Get free alerts for your area: mapalerter.ie/alert?ref=556A…

💨 Met Eireann has issued a Level Yellow weather alert (Wind) for Louth. Valid from Thu. 22/10 @ 7PM until Fri. 23/10 @ 10AM, see Met.ie #WeatherAlert 📱 Get free alerts for your area: mapalerter.ie/alert?ref=5595…

☔ Met Eireann has issued a Level Yellow weather alert (Rainfall) for Louth. Valid from Thu. 22/10 @ 7PM until Fri. 23/10 @ 8AM, see Met.ie #WeatherAlert 📱 Get free alerts for your area: mapalerter.ie/alert?ref=556A…

Louth County Council have prepared Proposed Material Alterations to Proposed Variation No.4 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 (as varied). We are inviting members of the public to have their say on the Proposed Material Alterations to Variation No. 4 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027. Submissions and observations can be made online at: consult.louthcoco.ie/en/cons… You can also send written submissions or observations to Forward Planning Section, Louth County Council, Town Hall, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth A91 W20C. Closing date for all submissions is 4PM on Friday 6th November 2026.

🚦 Road Closure - Newry Road, Dundalk. Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 October from 7PM to 5AM. Diversion routes will be clearly signposted. #RoadAlert 📱 Get free alerts for your area: mapalerter.ie/alert?ref=pnt_…

🚦 Temporary Stop and Go - Georges St/Patricks St Junction, Drogheda. Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 October, 7PM to 6AM. #RoadAlert 📱 Get free alerts for your area: mapalerter.ie/alert?ref=pnt_…

🚦 Road Closure - Castlecoo Hill Road, Clogherhead. Friday 16 Oct, Saturday 17 Oct and Monday 19 Oct from 8AM to 5PM. Diversion routes will be clearly signposted. #RoadAlert 📱 Get free alerts for your area: mapalerter.ie/alert?ref=pnt_…

📢 We are inviting submissions to the Part 8 Planning application for redevelopment works at The Old Pumping Station, Meadow Grove, Dundalk. The proposed works involve the change of use of the existing derelict pumping station to a display building/museum. 📅 The closing date for submissions is Tuesday, 27 October at 5pm. ➡️ For more details, visit consult.louthcoco.ie/en

📢 We are inviting submissions to the Part 8 Planning application for sustainable energy upgrade works at Dundalk County Museum. The proposed works include: 🔸 The decommissioning, removal and disposal of the existing fossil fuel space heating and hot water plant equipment. 🔸 The construction of a mechanical plant equipment enclosure and the installation of 3 no. heat pumps to provide space heating and hot water. 🔸 All associated site works. 📅 The closing date for submissions is Wednesday, 25 November at 5pm. ℹ For more details, visit: consult.louthcoco.ie/en/cons…

Due to strike action on Wednesday, 14 October, many Council services will be disrupted. 🚫 All Council offices will be closed to the public. 🚫 Parks, libraries, museums, sports facilities, and dog pound will be closed. louthcoco.ie/louth_county_co…

Louth County Council and Friends of Ardee Bog have agreed a collaborative way forward for the N52 Ardee Bypass, marking an important step towards delivering this vital infrastructure project while recognising and protecting the ecological importance of Ardee Bog. Read the full joint statement on our website: 🔗 louthcoco.ie/louth_county_co…

The Chief Executive's Monthly Management Report is now available on our website. The report provides an overview of the work carried out across Louth County Council during the past month, including updates on key projects, services, community initiatives and developments across the county. Read here: louthcoco.ie/publications/mo…

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