Martin named new Louth County Council chief

Joan Martin of Louth County Council

Earlier this week Joan Martin was appointed as the new chief executive of Louth County Council.

Ms Martin had been filling the position for the last few months since the last County Manager, Philomena Poole, left Louth to take up a position with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

Ms Martin has previously filled in as acting County Manager following Conn Murray’s departure from Louth two years ago.

She has worked in the Irish public service for close to 40 years and holds a degree in Public Administration, as well as a Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

Amongst the areas she has worked in over the years include transportation, planning, environment and water services.

Ms Martin has been most active in recent years in the Louth Age Friendly Alliance.

Man killed in Ardee road crash

A man in his 20s has been killed in a road crash near Ardee this morning.

The single-vehicle crash happened on the Bog Road, Townspark in the early hours of this morning.

The section of road is closed for an examination and diversions are in place.

The man’s body has been taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact them in Ardee on 041-6853222.