Drogheda Gardai has given Centenary medals and Certificates to the proud families of a number of former members who gave wonderful service to the force.   The presentations were made by Supt Andrew Watters at the local station last Friday.   The first was to 89 year old Paddy Maguire who flew in from the…

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Yanchen Zhong, who is reported missing from Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, since Friday 15th August 2025. Yanchen is described as being approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height, with a medium build, black hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Yanchen was wearing a…

Drogheda Credit Union is delighted to announce its continued support for the Seán Corcoran Series 2025, now in its third year. As part of this year’s celebrations, the credit union is the official sponsor of The Mummers’ Ball, a brand new event for the series. The Mummers’ Ball will take place on Sunday, 7th September,…

  Senator Alison Comyn was humbled and honoured to be mentioned as a possible Presidential candidate after her name  was publicly mentioned by senior people in Fianna Fail. The speculation about her was rife on Newstalk Radio and it appeared to be coming from Fianna Fail sources.   Government insiders say The Toiseach Micheal Martin has been very impressed by her performance in…

The new CEO of Louth County Council David Conway had a busy time in Drogheda this week.   He visited the Old Abbey to inspect the wonderful work carried out by local volunteers and community champions John Bannon and Eugene Brannigan over the past few years to completely transform the area.   Mr Conway congratulated both…

Although usually classed as a winter sport, Boyne Hockey’s budding players took advantage of the warm weather, soaking up the sunshine during the club’s annual summer camp. The week-long camp was led by senior coaches and rookies, who focused on teaching and developing key hockey skills and drills. To add extra fun and a competitive…

The ESB is to invest 90 million euros in Drogheda over the next five years to facilitate the housing needs of the town. It also mean the area will have a future proofed electricity network that will last 30 years. Details of the investment were given to local Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly at  a meeting with…

It was a brilliant day of darts for a brilliant cause! A huge well done to Paul McGauley, who recently dropped by the Oncology Unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda to present an incredible cheque for €4,200 to NECRET. This amazing amount was raised at his annual darts tournament, held in loving…

Another downtown Drogheda pub is up for sale following the recent purchase of Gleesons in West Street.   This time it is The Punt, in Fair Street and auctioneer Sherry Fitzgerald Lannon,Shop Street, has it on the market with a price of €495,000.   The bar is a 7 Day family run licensed premises with a…

Ged Nash is demanding the Government start treating school secretaries and caretakers with a bit of respect. These key members of all school staff are due to take strike action on August 28 next. It is bad news for parents because teachers are unlikely to pass their official pickets. They are deeply unhappy about a lack of…