News & Deli premises up for sale

One of Dundalk’s best known stores has been placed on the market with local estate agents DNG Duffy.

News & Deli at 78/79 Park Street is being sold as one unit.

The shop comprises of a retail unit of approximately 116 square metres on the ground floor with over head office space with own door access.

Now empty, it was formerly an auctioneer’s office.

The unit is laid out in open plan format at ground floor with WC and a tea station.The property also benefits from a side entrance which is also secure and gives access to Park Street via Williamson’s Place.

Break-in to News & Deli

A break-in occurred at the News & Deli newsagents in Park Street in the early hours of this morning.

The incident happened around 12.30am with the thief smashing the front window of the shop – owned by Sonja van Kalkeren – to gain access to the premises.

The culprit then made off with the till, which is believed to have contained a small sum of cash.

It is understood that the man’s fingerprints have been obtained by Gardaí as well as an image from CCTV.

Anyone with additional information can contact Dundalk Garda Station.

Jimmy’s Bar to host Garth Brooks celebration night

There’s no show like a Garth show – literally!

Garth Brooks might be cancelled but there will at least be a chance to don your stetsons in Dundalk on Saturday July 26^th – the night that was to be his second performance in Croke Park.

Jimmy’s Bar on Park Street are hosting a Garth Brooks country and western celebration night from 9.30pm that evening.

For those who still don’t have their Stetsons, they can be bought from Sonja van Kelkeren in News & Deli.

Let’s hope that the Park Street residents approve!

News & Deli customers can get refunds for Garth Brooks tickets at any Ticketmaster outlet

Some of the crowd who camped outside News & Deli for Garth Brooks tickets in January

Refund details have been unveiled for those who purchased tickets to Garth Brooks.

Those who paid via card over the phone, online or via mobile will receive an automatic refund from Tuesday July 15^th – although it may take 7-10 working days to reach your account.

Those who paid in cash at News & Deli in Dundalk can receive a refund by returning a form to any existing Ticketmaster ticket centre or by posting the form off. News & Deli is no longer an affiliated Ticketmaster retailer but locals can call into the new Ticketmaster outlet at Costcutter on Clanbrassil Street to start the refund process.

This option can take longer and may take 21 days to process.

Full details are available here.

New Dundalk Ticketmaster outlet for Clanbrassil Street

Some of the crowd who camped outside News & Deli for Garth Brooks tickets in January

A new Ticketmaster venue is going to be setup on Clanbrassil Street in Dundalk.

The town has been left without a Ticketmaster outlet since News & Deli in Park Street closed its doors at the start of the year.

Owner Sonja van Kelkeren did cater for fans of Garth Brooks by reopening to sell tickets for his Croke Park shows earlier this year but a more permanent solution was needed to cater for those who still like to queue for tickets to the big concerts.

That solution has now been found with Costcutter in Clanbrassil Street set to take over the running of the Ticketmaster outlet.

Now, all we need is another huge performer to announce a date!

Another retail blow for Dundalk as Campbell Jewellers is to close

Dundalk is set to suffer another huge retail blow with the news that Campbell’s Jewellers is to close in the coming weeks.

The long-established business, run by Anne Campbell, is blaming the economic downturn on their decision to close.

As well as being a popular jewellers over the years, the business at the Demesne Shopping Centre also became synonymous with local music and regularly sold tickets for concerts in and around the town.

A closing down sale is now in operation, with all stock having at least 50% off.

A statement from the jewellers said: “Unfortunately due to the economic downturn Campbell’s Jewellers will be closing down all stock half price.

“Dundalk has supported the business for many years and is much appreciated. Jewellers will close when stock is gone. Thanks for all the business over the years folks, will be sad to see it closed.”

The news of Campbell’s Jewellers closing comes just weeks after the closures of nearby News & Deli and Pulse Pacemaker on Park Street, as well as Penney’s in the Long Walk Shopping Centre.

News & Deli to reopen again for fourth Garth Brooks concert

Some of the crowd who camped outside News & Deli for tickets last week

News & Deli in Park Street has confirmed that it will reopen on Thursday morning for the sale of tickets to Garth Brooks’ fourth Croke Park concert on Monday July 28^th.

The new gig was announced this morning after the 240,000 tickets to his three other shows were snapped up in record time last week.

News & Deli closed its doors at the start of last month but, as Dundalk’s only Ticketmaster outlet, it reopened to accommodate those looking for tickets to the country superstar’s comeback concerts.

Crowds camped outside the shop for tickets last week and while the demand is expected to be slightly less for his fourth concert, Sonja van Kelkeren confirmed earlier today that she would be opening at 9am on Thursday to cater for those looking for tickets.

The wait pays off for Garth Brooks fans

Nicola Elder and Trish Conroy were the first in Dundalk to get their hands on tickets this morning

The long wait for Garth Brooks tickets paid off this morning for those who had camped outside News & Deli in Park Street for the last two days.

Nicola Elder and Trish Conroy, who were first in the queue in Dundalk, emerged with their tickets for the country superstar’s Croke Park concerts shortly after 9am.

While many more bought their tickets in store or online, there will inevitably be a few disappointed with problems reported on ticketmaster.ie by some people.

For those who have their tickets, Sevens – who provided complimentary shelter to those waiting outside News & Deli last night – have announced they are running a bus to the concerts on July 25th, 26th and 27th, priced €12 return. People can book via sevens.ie or email info@sevens.ie

Black & White brighten up the day for Dundalk Garth Brooks fans

Coffees being delivered by Black & White Living to those waiting for Garth Brooks tickets in Park Street

Two Garth Brooks fans enjoy their complimentary coffee from Black & White Living

One of Dundalk’s newest coffee shops, Black & White Living, brightened up the day for Garth Brooks fans in Dundalk today by delivering coffee to them as they queued for tickets.

The Coes Road store, run by local businessman Niall Wiseman, delivered a tray of hot beverages to those waiting patiently outside News & Deli in Park Street for tickets to go on sale at 9am tomorrow for the country superstar’s Croke Park gigs on July 25th and 26th.

This act of kindness follows from our news earlier today that Sevens Coaches are set to provide shelter to those in the queue later tonight by providing a complimentary bus for them.

Meanwhile, thanks to Paddy Mac and Dundalk FM for sharing the below pictures with us of the queue in good spirits as they enter the final 14 hours of their wait, which for some began as early as yesterday morning.

Some of the crowd who camped outside News & Deli for tickets last week

Sevens to provide shelter for Garth Brooks fans in Dundalk tonight

Some of the crowd who were queuing for tickets at News & Deli yesterday. Pic: Pat O’Shaughnessy

Garth Brooks fans currently queuing or planning to queue for tickets at News & Deli in Park Street can look forward to some shelter tonight thanks to Sevens Cabs and Coach Hire.

Frankie McRory of Sevens has confirmed that he will be providing a bus for campers outside the Dundalk Ticketmaster outlet from this evening to provide those waiting patiently for tickets with some shelter.

This is not the first time that Sevens have provided this superb act of generosity, having performed the same gesture when One Direction tickets went on sale last year.

The queue for tickets to Garth Brooks’ concerts in Croke Park on July 25th and 26th began early yesterday morning with Trish Conroy and Nicola Elder the first in the queue.