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Irish Independent
4 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Louth father-of-three Saul McElwain killed in tragic accident remembered as 'absolute gentleman and hard worker'
The Argus Today at 07:17 The Louth father-of- three killed in a workplace accident on Tuesday morning has been named as Saul McElwain from Ballynamoney, Carlingford. The close knit community on the Cooley peninsula have been rallying around his family and remembering the 40 year-old as 'an absolute gentleman would do anything for you'. Related topics Margaret Roddy


Irish Independent
10 hours ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
Louth community rallies round ‘one of kindest, most generous souls' following brain tumour diagnosis
The Argus Today at 01:00 Friends of a Louth man who was diagnosed with an incurable stage 4 brain tumour just over two and a half years ago are rallying round to support him and his wife. Hugh O'Neill, who is originally from Annagassan is described as one of the kindest, most generous souls you could ever hope to meet' while his amazing wife Niamh, who has been by his side every step of the way is 'his his rock, his warrior', according to their friend Jenny Fagen who has set up a GoFundMe campaign for the couple who live in Dunleer.


Irish Times
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
Gavin Devlin appointed as Louth manager on a three-year term
Gavin Devlin has been appointed Louth senior football manager. The Tyrone native, who was Mickey Harte's assistant manager in Louth from 2021-2023, has been handed a three-year term and succeeds Ger Brennan in the Wee County role. Brennan this season guided Louth to a first Leinster SFC triumph in 68 years but the Dubliner surprisingly stepped down at the end of their championship campaign. Devlin is a familiar figure in Louth GAA circles as he was appointed the county's director of underage football last July. Peter Dooley, a coach under Brennan, will be Devlin's assistant manager. 'We are delighted to welcome Gavin and Peter into their new leadership roles with the Louth senior footballers,' said Louth chairman Seán McClean. READ MORE 'Both men bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for Louth football. Gavin and Peter's deep understanding of our player pathway and talent in the county give us a great combination for the future. 'This appointment represents a continued commitment to building on our recent progress and driving Louth forward at all levels. We wish them every success.' Meanwhile, Ciarán Meenagh is expected to be appointed as Derry's new manager. Meenagh had taken on the role on an interim basis after Rory Gallagher stepped away prior to the 2023 Ulster final. Meenagh managed the team for the rest of that season but has been a selector with the Down footballers for the past two season. However, it appears Meenagh is Derry's preferred choice to succeed Paddy Tally with the Oak Leaf footballers for 2026.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Devlin appointed Louth football manager
Gavin Devlin has been appointed Louth senior football manager on a three-year term. The Tyrone native takes over from Ger Brennan who guided the Wee County to this year's Leinster title. Devlin previously served as Mickey Harte's assistant in Louth from 2021 until 2023, having assisted his former manager in Tyrone after winning two All-Irelands with the Red Hands as a player in 2003 and 2005. Advertisement Following a difficult 2024 season for the pair in Derry, the Ardboe man took up the role as Louth's Underage Director of Football and served as coach for the county's minor team, which also won Leinster honours this year. Devlin will be assisted by Peter Dooley, who was a coach in Brennan's backroom team over the past three years. "We are delighted to welcome Gavin and Peter into their new leadership roles with the Louth senior footballers," said Louth chair Sean McClean. "Both men have a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion for Louth football. Gavin and Peter's deep understanding of our player pathway and talent in the county gives us a great combination for the future. "This appointment represents a continued commitment to building on our recent progress and driving Louth forward at all levels."


BBC News
19 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Devlin confirmed as Louth football manager
Gavin Devlin has been appointed Louth senior football manager on a three-year Tyrone native takes over from Ger Brennan who guided the Wee County to this year's Leinster previously served as Mickey Harte's assistant in Louth from 2021 until 2023, having assisted his former manager in Tyrone after winning two All-Irelands with the Red Hands as a player in 2003 and a difficult 2024 season for the pair in Derry, the Ardboe man took up the role as Louth's Underage Director of Football and served as coach for the county's minor team, which also won Leinster honours this will be assisted by Peter Dooley, who was a coach in Brennan's backroom team over the past three years."We are delighted to welcome Gavin and Peter into their new leadership roles with the Louth senior footballers," said Louth chair Sean McClean."Both men have a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion for Louth football. Gavin and Peter's deep understanding of our player pathway and talent in the county gives us a great combination for the future."This appointment represents a continued commitment to building on our recent progress and driving Louth forward at all levels."