Noel's latest poetry book is released
NOEL SHARKEY, local author and historian, has released his latest book of poetry 'Hush the Woods are Listening' in aid of the Birches Alzheimer Association in Dundalk.
St Fursey's kids host Euro pupils
ST. FURSEYS N.S. Haggardstown is playing host this week to 20 schoolchildren and 16 teachers from their European partner schools as part of a Multilateral Project titled "
Award is the icing on the cake for Justin
Having scored an outstanding 560 points in the leaving cert last year, being accepted to his chosen third level course was more than enough reward for local student Justin Bra
First potato planted by Minister at local school
The Eco friendly senior classes of St. Fursey's N.S. Haggardstown were treated to a crash course in potato planting last week by the Minster for Food and agriculture Mr. T
Campaign to get cash in local ATMs
Since the removal of the Bank of Ireland external ATM from Blackrock late last year, the cash facilities both in the village and in the surrounding areas are still falling far
Everything interesting to artist Constance
Local artist Constance Short can trace her creativity back to her early childhood and attributes her love of art to her parents' influence.
Paddy loves life in Haggardstown
Though he was born in Darver, Paddy McDonnell has lived in Haggardstown for forty eight years having moved here in 1960 when he took the position of Headmaster of St. Fursey
Blackrock waits for CCTV news
The Blackrock Community-based CCTV Steering Group is still awaiting word from the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform on the re-opening of the scheme which will a
Linda launches Skin Spa
Blackrock entrepreneur Linda Stewart and her business partner Nuala King have recently revolutionised beauty treatments in Dundalk forever with the launch of Mizu, Dundalk'
School is out for 6th Class
It has been a big year for the 6th class students of both Haggardstown and Blackrock National Schools what with the excitement of their Confirmation day and the preparation fo