Councillor paints bleak picture of estate

Daily attacks on gardai, assaults on neighbours and a stand-off between youths and the armed response unit - everyday life in Doolargy Avenue, as detailed by a local public representative.

Speaking at Monday’s meeting of Louth county council, Cllr Kevin Meenan said the situation has gotten worse in the Dundalk estate since he raised the matter at municipal district level two weeks ago.

He said there are all-day and all-night parties, and some owner-occupiers are selling up.

While there are 120 houses in total, only between three and five are responsible for the trouble.

‘Criminals are renting out houses, and we are losing control. It will soon become a Moyross (the notorious council estate in Limerick).

‘ These people are not the Kinahans or Hutchs. They could be easily dealt with.’

Cllr Meenan said he is not criticising the guards or the council. They need to get together immediately.

‘ The fear is the area will have to be demolished.’

Director of service, Joe McGuinness said he wants to assure the good ten- ants of Doolargy Avenue that on your side.’

He added the council is aware of the seriousness of what’s alleged, and is investigating it.

‘We have spent time in that area, and have excluded one individual, and have purchased three private houses.

‘We will deal with the issues,’ Mr McGuinness asserted. ‘we are