Sharkey calls for additional traffic calming measures in Knockbridge

The Loughantarve estate in Knockbridge

Sinn Féin County Councilllor Tomás Sharkey has called for additional traffic calming measures to be introduced in Knockbridge.

While speed two speed ramps were installed in the village a little over a year ago, Cllr Sharkey said he feels it was still dangerous for residents of the Loughantarve estate to cross the road to local amenities such as McNamee’s Bar, Brodigan’s shop or St Mary’s National School and the local church.

He believes this matter needs to be addressed to ensure safe crossing for people of all ages.

He said: “Loughantarve is a new estate with hundreds of residents and many young families. The children attend the local school but there are insufficient traffic calming measures to assist them cross the busy regional road to get to school in the morning and return home in the afternoon.

“I have raised the matter regularly with council staff but have decided to table a formal motion for this month’s Municipal District Committee meeting.

“I am pleased that officials have formally committed to investigate the matter and submit a report for the Municipal District. However, I have no intention of allowing this report gather dust. It will have to result in definite safety improvements for the community,” he said.

Shots fired at house in Knockbridge

This area of the village is closed off as a result of this evening’s incident

A Garda investigation is underway after shot were fired at a house in Knockbridge this evening.

A number of shots were reportedly fired at the house around 7.30pm.

An adult and a child were inside at the time, however no one was injured during the incident.

The Garda Armed Response Unit were quickly on the scene and have preserved the scene pending an examination.

Diversions are in place as a result of the incident, with cars travelling on the R171 from both Dundalk and Louth Village directions unable to access the area in front of Brodigan’s shop, St Mary’s Church and St Mary’s NS.

Traffic coming are being diverted via the N52 Ardee to Dundalk Road before turning off in the direction of Stephenstown Pond.