. Councillor Emma Coffey was elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Dundalk Municipal District last night (Tuesday 2nd June) at their monthly meeting. Cllr Coffey won the vote by a margin of 7 votes to 5, drawing support from across party lines. In a heartfelt and moving speech following her victory, Cllr Coffey began byContinue Reading Coffey to prioritise Covid Recovery, Brexit and Tourism in term as Cathaoirleach of Dundalk

Cafes, hairdressers, clothes shops and other small businesses across Co Louth are  urged to apply for funding under the new €250m Restart Grant scheme. Its important the all  local businesses who qualify reach out and avail of the scheme.The grants will help micro and small businesses with the costs associated with reopening and reemploying workersContinue Reading Re-Start Business Scheme will Be one step in the Right Direction for Many Louth Businesses

 Town Talk discussion on the need for immediate Govt supports package for our SME’s post Covid restrictions, the Towns new pedestrian one way system to help with social distancing and a few other bits and pieces. 18th of May 2020 on @dundalkfm 

The best advice currently is to prioritise what is most important and essential and then communication with the stakeholders is the key and be out in front of any potential problems. In terms of mortgages you can request a mortgage payment break from your bank during COVID. The Health Insurers announced last week they willContinue Reading Advice for People Experiencing Financial Hardship during COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for businesses in Ireland and across the globe. The new circumstances have presented great difficulties for employers and employees alike. While long term planning is urgently required, and substantial additional supports will be needed, there are steps businesses can take now to try help alleviate some of theContinue Reading Supports for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Natalie Long of Long Creations, company based in Canada came up with a fantastic time capsule for children to complete during the COVID-19 lockdown.   As we are all living through history right now, Natalie thought a “time capsule” would be an amazing way to document this experience to look back on, these worksheets were created byContinue Reading MY 2020 Covid-19 Time Capsule

The Department of Social Protection have this morning stated they have completed payment to all applications who successfully applied for the Covid 19 Pandemic Payment up until the close of business last Thursday the 26th. If you have applied before that date and as of yet has not received payment, please see below reasons fromContinue Reading Advice from the Department of Social Protection for those who have not received their Covid 19 Payment

COVID 19 – Supports for cross-border workers **COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (opens in new tab) is only paid to workers living in the Republic of Ireland.  It is not available to NI residents. Temporary layoff / shortened working hours If your working hours have been shortened or your employer has closed temporarily due to COVID-19  you shouldContinue Reading COVID 19 – Supports for cross-border workers

  Home energy grants: Individual grants for insulation, heating controls, heat pumps and solar. These grants range in amount from €400 to €6,000 and typically cover around a third of the cost of the works in an average home. Free upgrades for eligible homes: This nationwide scheme delivers free energy efficiency improvements to the homes of peopleContinue Reading SEAI HOME ENERGY GRANTS

  To Mark the European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH) in 2018, The Heritage Council are focusing on their Community Heritage Grant Scheme on the theme “Make a Connection”, to encourage communities throughout Ireland to build heritage connections that will last long beyond the year.   The scheme aims to: • promote appreciation and enjoymentContinue Reading The Heritage Council Community Grant Scheme has €750,000 To Allocate