Louth

[louth]

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noun

a county in Leinster province, in the NE Republic of Ireland. 317 sq. mi. (820 sq. km). Dunkalk.

Louth

/ laʊθ /

noun

a county of NE Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province on the Irish Sea: the smallest of the counties. County town: Dundalk. Pop: 101 821 (2002). Area: 821 sq km (317 sq miles)

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The vigils are taking place at three gaelic football grounds in Louth, Meath and Monaghan on Tuesday evening, with people gathering for prayers and remembrance.

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Books of condolence opened to the public across County Louth on Tuesday in civic offices in Ardee, Drogheda and Dundalk.

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Vigils are being held for the five young people who died in a crash in County Louth in the Republic of Ireland at the weekend.

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Five people have died and three others have been injured in a road crash in Dundalk in County Louth.

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Meanwell was born and raised in Louth in the U.K. and went on to study virology at the University of Birmingham.