Gardaí have sealed off a house in north Louth as part of an investigation into the disappearance of a woman. The Garda Technical Bureau moved in on the property in Omeath this morning. It is part of a joint investigation with the PSNI. It is understood that Belfast woman Saoirse Smyth (28), who has been...Read More→
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The search continued today in Omeath for missing Belfast woman Saoirse Smyth. Gardaí yesterday sealed off a house in the north Louth Village as part of their search for the 28-year-old, who hasn’t been seen since April 2017. While last seen in Belfast, it is understood Saoirse had been living in a cottage in Omeath...Read More→
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Louth County Council have issued a notice of their intention to close Chapel Hill Road in Omeath to vehicular traffic for a four week period in August and September. They plan to close the road (L-3056-0 and L-7055-0) to facilitate a new watermain as part of watermain renewal works. The extent of the road closure...Read More→
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Irish Water has acquired land for a new sewerage scheme in Omeath by Compulsory Purchase Order. A notice confirming the CPO was issued today with the utility set to acquire two plots of land under the Water Services Acts. The order gives Irish Water, its contractors and agents the right to construct, lay, maintain, repair...Read More→
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The Chapel Hill Road in Omeath is set to close to vehicular traffic for a four week period in over the next few weeks. Louth County Council has issued notice of their intention to close the road (L-3056-0 and L-7055-0) to facilitate a new watermain as part of watermain renewal works. The extent of the...Read More→
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Further damage was caused to the former Táin Holiday Village in Omeath due to a fire which broke out in the early hours of this morning. Dundalk and Carlingford Fire Service were called to the scene at Ballyoonan around 1am but could not prevent two structures being completely destroyed by fire. Just last month extensive...Read More→
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A fundraiser to support an Omeath couple whose house was destroyed by fire six months ago will take place in The Granvue Hotel this Saturday. Paddy and Alisha McKevitt saw their home burnt to the ground in a blaze on St Valentine’s Day. As they were in the process of refurbishing the old cottage following...Read More→
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Louth County Council will close Chapel Hill Road (L-3056-0 & L-7055-0) in Omeath to vehicular traffic for four weeks from next month. The closure, which is taking place to facilitate a new watermain as part of watermain renewal works, will take place for four weeks during the six week period from Monday November 5th to...Read More→
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A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has highlighted untreated waste in Omeath and found that three towns in Co Louth, including Dundalk, failed to meet EU standards when it came to its water. The Urban Waste Water Treatment 2017 report found that treatment plants in Ardee and Blackrock failed to meet secondary...Read More→
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Gardaí in Omeath are investigating a break-in to the Mace shop at Knocknagoran in the early hours of last Friday morning October 26th. The incident occurred around 2.15am when a dark coloured Volkswagen reversed into the shop window, causing extensive damage. A number of items were subsequently taken before the car fled the scene. Gardaí believe...Read More→
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A series of upgrades are planned for Holly’s Horse Haven in Omeath. The Knocknagoran-based charity have submitted a planning application to Louth County Council seeking retention and permission for various horse stables and a community room, retention and completion of a Special Needs Art Studio building with pottery room and retention and completion of a...Read More→
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The fire service from Dundalk and Carlingford were called to a house fire in Omeath overnight. A chip pan caught fire at a home in the village at around 2am causing damage to the kitchen of the property and smoke damage throughout the house. Thankfully no injuries were reported.
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The death has occurred of local Garda Shane McGinn following illness. A former Dundalk Gaels underage player, Shane passed away peacefully at his home in Knocknagoran in Omeath on Wednesday. The 23-year-old had been based at Mountjoy since 2015. Shane, who is also formerly of Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, is survived by parents Philip and Anna...Read More→
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Local Gerry Adams has commended An Garda Síochána over the arms find in Omeath. Last Friday Gardaí uncovered around a thousand rounds of ammunition and a mortar tube in two hides about 6km from the north Louth village. The assorted ammunition was for use in small arms and semi-automatic rifles. They were concealed in lunch...Read More→
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A new 50s style diner has recently opened its doors in Omeath. Sister Chips is located on Main Street of the north Louth village. It sells a range of burgers, fish, chicken, chips, milkshakes and many more tasty treats. Run by Sharon McGuigan and Donna McKevitt, who are known for their involvement in Ruby Ellen’s...Read More→
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Gardaí are investigating break-ins to two business premises in the north Louth area in the early hours of last Saturday morning which are believed to be connected. At around 3.15am on February 23rd three men broke into a shop on the Station Road in Omeath. They were wearing balaclavas and one was armed with a...Read More→
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Louth County Council is to hold a second information event this Thursday night at the Dolmen Centre in Omeath as part of a public consultation on the Carlingford Lough Greenway project. The drop-in event takes place from 5pm to 8pm and members of the project team will be on hand to talk about the route...Read More→
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Gardaí carried out further searches close to Omeath yesterday on lands that were initially searched on February 1st as part of an investigation targeting Dissident Republican Groups. The follow up operation involved Gardaí from the Louth Garda Division, Special Detective Unit and from Special Tactics & Operations Command. During the operation, Gardaí recovered a quantity...Read More→
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The operators of the Mace Silversteam Service Station in Omeath are hoping to add an off licence to the Knocknagoran facility. J & AL Retail Ltd have submitted an application to Louth County Council seeking permission for a wine, beer and spirits off licence (11.8sqm) subsidiary to the main retail use. A decision on the...Read More→
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Irish Water has submitted a planning application for a new wastewater treatment plant in Omeath. The application for the development on the Shore Road at Knocknagoran was submitted to Louth County Council last Friday and includes plans for a pumping station, connecting pipelines and all associated equipment. The development will be undertaken at separate site...Read More→
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