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Continuity for the town: Martin McElligott stays with the BID

June reporting confirmed that Dundalk’s Town Centre Commercial Manager would remain in post following support from the business community.

Martin McElligott, Town Centre Commercial Manager at Dundalk BID
Martin McElligott. Portrait supplied for this website.
The short read
  • Continuation confirmed in June reporting
  • Earlier April departure plans were reversed
  • A practical connection for the town’s business community

A familiar face stays with Dundalk

LMFM reported on 19 June that Martin McElligott would remain as Dundalk Town Centre Commercial Manager. The update followed an earlier intention to leave, announced in April, which was subsequently reversed after support from the business community.

The station reported the confirmation from Dundalk BID, with chair Emma Harte welcoming the continuation. The June update replaced the earlier departure plans announced in April.

Sources: LMFM ↗

Keep the conversation going

Our perspective & suggestions

Continuity gives local businesses a familiar starting point for a new conversation. A listing to update, a town initiative to discuss or a potential collaboration: the BID contact page connects an enquiry with the organisation.

The June announcement is part of the record of the BID’s year. It also provides the up-to-date context for readers who remember the earlier April news.

Follow the work as well as the person

Our perspective & suggestions

Our news section brings together project updates, business stories and cultural developments. Look at the associated reporting to see specific examples of collaboration, including Dundalk’s role in film production and the discussion about homes above shops.

Read the linked coverage to explore those projects in more detail, or get in touch with the BID about your own business enquiry. The town’s next story may begin with a conversation.

Sources & further reading

Original editorial coverage prepared 17 October 2026. Source dates and project status reflect the material checked on 17 October 2026. For current bookings, conditions or plans, follow the originating organisation.

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