The Latest Breaking News from Co Louth

‘No words to express this sorrow’: Funerals held for two Dundalk crash victims

Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funerals of Alan McCluskey in Co Meath, and Dylan Commins in Co Louth.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

‘Incomprehension’ at death of young man in Dundalk crash, mourners told

Alan McCluskey, 23, was one of the five young people who died in a car crash in Co Louth at the weekend.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

British and Irish politicians offer condolences following fatal crash

Those gathered at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference have spoken about the crash in Co Louth on Saturday night.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Five young people killed in crash on way to night out named and pictured

Irish police have appealed for information about the two-vehicle crash on Saturday

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025

Several dead and others injured in Co Louth crash

Gardai have appealed for witnesses.

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025

‘Extraordinary’ outpouring of love for family members killed in Co Louth

Father Gerry Campbell appealed at the joint funeral for three members of the O’Connor family for more resources to be devoted towards mental health.

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Funeral for murdered Louth trio to be held on Tuesday

A married couple and their adult son were killed in their home in Co Louth and will have a joint funeral on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2025

Hundreds gather to remember father, mother and son killed in Co Louth

Father Gerry Campbell described a ‘sorrow too heavy for words’ being felt by the community who knew them.

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025

Family who died ‘violent’ deaths in Co Louth named for first time

The O’Connors have been described as a ‘very well known and respected family’

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Couple and son found dead in Co Louth ‘integral part of local community’

Mark and Louise O’Connor, and their son Evan, were found dead at the family’s home in Dromgowna, outside Tallanstown village.

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025