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Wednesday, 2nd December, 2015. Vol. 8, Issue 48 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.
Crime victims claim €59.95 ‘enough is enough’
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‘ENOUGH is enough’ was the message from the floor at Monday evenings open meeting on rural crime in the Ballymascanlon hotel organised by the Louth IFA as calls were made to do something to stop thieves who continue to torment people living in the countryside. More Gardai and stricter sentencing for repeat criminals were two of the main talking points as politicians, farmers, and gardai spoke about the ongoing problem of theft and crime in rural areas in the county. Rural Louth has been plagued by an increase in crime in recent years as dwindling Garda numbers have Continued on Page 2
Christmas spirit arrives in Dundalk
The Christmas season began in earnest in Dundalk with Frostival and the Santa Run getting everyone in the festive spirit. The events began with the Santa Conga line which members of the 27th Infantry dance a Conga line through the streets of the town over 10k, and was followed later that evening by the annual Santa Run. The festivities will continue with Frostival which will include Dundalk on Ice and also our investment in the new Log Cabin Christmas Market. Full Story on Page 17
Members of the 27th Battalion reach Oriel Park on the 10k Conga dance