A new filter lane will be installed outside The Glenside Hotel on the old Dublin Road in Julianstown before the end of the year, as part of a Low-Cost Safety Scheme confirmed by Louth County Council. The works follow concerns about the dangers of turning into the hotel from the Drogheda side, where the lack…
It’s been a pulsating season for Drogheda United in the League of Ireland as they continue their push for a European spot — and leading the charge is experienced midfielder and club captain, Ryan Brennan. The local man has played a huge role in the fortunes of the club in recent years and remains one…
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Blake Kavanagh, who is reported missing from Drogheda, Co. Louth, since Saturday 30th August 2025. Blake is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, with a slim build, dark brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was wearing…
Drogheda will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of St. Oliver Plunkett with two special events for Culture Night on Friday, 19th September, 2025. At 7:30 pm, a free performance of the celebrated play The True Story of the Horrid Popish Plot will take place at the Augustinian Church on Shop Street. Members…
Residents of Mell, Drogheda are demanding urgent road safety measures on a hazardous stretch of the R168, amid growing concern and a series of recent traffic incidents. Locals have described the road as a “race track,” particularly the section between St. Joseph’s National School and the entrance to Riverview Estate, where there are no traffic…
Fórsa trade union has confirmed that an agreement has been reached at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to bring the strike by school secretaries and caretakers to an end. The union has announced that strike action will be withdrawn to allow for the implementation of the agreement. A key element of the deal is a…
Tredagh Boxing Academy had a superb run in recent competitions, with boxers bringing home multiple titles and medals from both the National Cadet Championships and the Emerald International Box Cup. At the All-Ireland Junior Cadet U15 Championships, the academy entered two boxers. Ceejay Sheelan put in a strong performance, winning his first bout to advance…
Ballymakenny Farm, a family-run grower in Drogheda, is now partnering with Marks & Spencer to supply a unique range of locally grown heritage potatoes to stores across Ireland. The Speciality and Heritage Irish Potatoes will be available on M&S shelves as of Thursday 4th September. The fourth-generation farm is run by husband-and-wife team David and…
Family Carers Ireland has launched this year’s Lidl Family Carer of the Year Awards, now in their 18th year. The awards, which are supported by new title sponsor Lidl, recognise the dedication and commitment of family carers across Ireland. The public can nominate a friend or family member for the award until the deadline of…
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