for themselves. The year 2005 began in the wake of the extraordinary tsunami that had hit shore on Dec 26th in parts of Asia. An Italian journalist, Ignazio Silone once wrote that 'An earth- quake achieves what the law promises but does not in practice maintain - the equality of

The second annual De La Salle talent competition 'Class Act' took the Town Hall by storm last Tuesday, 6th December. The show, the culmination of three months hard work by students and teachers, wowed an expectant audience in the full to capacity Town Hall. Students captivated a

Four days before Christmas and traders in the Demense were up in arms as they feared they were losing out on the busiest shopping period of the year. The entrance to the Demense was blocked as lorry loads of concrete were delivered to the construction site at the Market Square l

With so many happening at sea, it is encouraging the number of young people taking an interest in water safety, according to the Co. Louth Branch of the Irish Water Safety Association, who held a certificate presentation night in Redeemer Hall last week. Until more recent times

The Transition Year students in St. Mary's College have been learning all about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict first hand as part of the 'Schools Across Borders' project. This initiative educates students north and south of the border. It is a unique project as it also allows

40 years ago ■ AN elderly man Matthew Byrne, aged 74, from Knockbridge was found dead on the side of the road at Stonetrough- Hackballscross on Christmas Eve. At first it was thought that he was in an accident but later it was discovered that he died from natural causes. ■ AN ou