Dundalk's Static Record: An Irish Radio Society's Digital Echo from 2021

DUNDALK, CO. LOUTH – In Dundalk, County Louth, the Dundalk Amateur Radio Society (operating under callsigns including EI7DAR and EI1OW) has a listed presence at Marconi House, 113 Castletown Road. However, the society's publicly available operational details, last updated on March 31, 2021, reflect a period significantly conditioned by then-active COVID-19 restrictions. This four-year-old information thus paints a picture that may not accurately represent its current activities or meeting modalities in mid-2025.

According to this dated record, the society, an affiliate of the Irish Radio Transmitters Society (IRTS), traditionally held in-person meetings at Marconi House. These were scheduled to include a Club Business Meeting on the first Wednesday of the month and an 'Open Night Meeting' – featuring lectures, talks, or demonstrations – on the third Wednesday, both commencing at 8:30 PM. The March 2021 update explicitly stated that due to the prevailing pandemic measures at that time, these gatherings had transitioned to online platforms and on-air nets, with specifics to be found on its website (www.ei7dar.com) or its Facebook/Twitter pages.

Whether the Dundalk Amateur Radio Society has since returned to its in-person schedule at Marconi House, adopted a hybrid model, or perhaps continued with a primarily virtual presence remains unclarified by this particular record. Contact, as of 2021, was directed to Thomas Caffrey (EI2JD) or the club's email address (EI7DAR).

The Dundalk Amateur Radio Society's 2021 profile serves as a reminder of the adaptive measures undertaken by many community groups during a global health crisis. Ascertaining its current operational mode and schedule in mid-2025 would necessitate direct engagement through its listed contact points, assuming their continued validity, or by consulting its online platforms for more recent updates.