Ardee Castle, one of Ireland’s most historically significant medieval buildings, is getting a new lease on life thanks to a fresh €1 million investment. Louth Senator Alison Comyn has hailed the funding, confirmed by Minister Dara Calleary, as a game changer for the town of Ardee. “This is fantastic news for Ardee and for County…

For many parents across Ireland, the excitement of a new school year is overshadowed by financial anxiety. A new survey from children’s charity Barnardos reveals that the cost of uniforms, books, and digital devices is pushing families to the brink. The Barnardos Back to School Survey 2025 found that over half of all parents are…

An Taisce has lodged a formal appeal against the planning permission granted by Louth County Council for a new data centre in Drogheda. It is due to be built on a new data and energy industrial campus at the former Premier Periclase factory along the Boyne Road in the town.   All of the old factory…

A fresh call has been made for Irish Rail to re-open Dunleer train station. The demand came from mid-louth councillor Dolores Minogue who said such a move should be a priority for the area.   If Dunleer station was back in operation it would also take the pressure off Drogheda which sees huge traffic jams on the Dublin road every day…

Fourteen people are waiting for beds in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after the bank holiday weekend They are being treated on trolleys in the emergency department.   The figures were released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Trolley Watch team.   There are currently 428 admitted patients waiting for beds in hospitals across…

  Why is it so hard to find the right person for the job, and why are jobseekers struggling to land the roles they want? A new report from recruitment experts Osborne suggests a major disconnect is growing between employers and candidates. Osborne CEO Shona McManus points to a “misalignment” in expectations, which is causing…

The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, has unveiled two new stamps commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, a towering figure in Irish history. Designed by Irish artist David Rooney, the stamps are now available at selected post offices and online at anpost.com/history.   They pay tribute to O’Connell’s lasting legacy and his pivotal…

The number of people killed on the roads in the Louth /Cavan/Monaghan Garda Division have dropped significantly. A total of nine people lost their lives in road traffic incidents last year compared to twenty in 2023.   So far this year three people have died.   The head of the Division Chief Supt Alan McGovern…

Drogheda’s ratepayer organisation, Love Drogheda BID (Business Improvement District), is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its Flower Grant Initiative for 2025, which has significantly enhanced the town centre’s visual appeal. The initiative saw a substantial commitment of over €7,700 from the organisation, contributing to a more beautiful and vibrant town. Since its inception,…

The new Tesco store being built on the M1 Retail Park in Mell is expected to open by Christmas. Work on the project is continuing at pace and is well on schedule. It is on a new site being opened right next to the existing Lidl store in the popular retail park.   The new premises are…