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Cobra fighters travel to Florida
Darts fundraiser a great success
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Wednesday, 8th November, 2017. Vol. 10, Issue 45 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth
New proposal would boost town centre
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By Paul Byrne
Dundalk town centre could be set for a major facelift and economic boost if a new proposal comes to fruition. A local councillor has urged Louth County Council to look into the development potential of Bridge St. to help regenerate the area and potentially help businesses already in the vicinity. The plan would involve compulsory purchase of derelict buildings to create both business and residential units. Green Party Councillor Mark Dearey stated that there had been visions previously for redevelopment in the Bridge St area under the town development plan but that none of these had been realised to date. At last night’s Municipal District Meeting in Dundalk Cllr Dearey put forward a motion stating: “That this Council initiate a plan and use the CPO procerss to unlock the development potential of Bridge St. Dundalk, Continued on Page 2
Dundalk deny takeover talk
Following Dundalk FC’s defeat in the FAI Cup Final the club has denied knowledge of a takeover from an American consortium See pages 2 and 7.