A history of Law & Order in Dundalk | 1800 - 1922

The Old Dundalk Society contribution to the 2025 National Heritage Week will focus on the History of Law and Order in Dundalk from 1800 to the foundation of the state in 1922.

This year’s heritage theme ‘Foundations’ will be developed in a walking tour of the Southwestern streets of the Town. The tour will take place on Wednesday 20th August assembling at Earl Street in Dundalk at 6.30pm sharp, visiting the following, Crowe St, Anne St, Garda Barracks, and the Oriel Centre Dundalk Gaol on the Carrick Road. All welcome.

The event will be presented by Michael Dowdall local historian, and committee member of the Old Dundalk Society. Michael is also one of the presenters of the very popular Dundalk FM Radio programme Fadó Fadó. The event will conclude at 8.30pm approx. in the Dundalk Gaol, where light refreshments will be served.