Louth County Council has nominated two outstanding initiatives to represent the county in the national “Pride of Place” competition – Boyne Valley Camino in the Community Tourism Initiative category and Dromiskin Tidy Towns, in the 1,000–2,000 population category. This week Louth County Council welcomed the judges of the Pride of Place competition as part of a special visit to…

“Parents don’t get a holiday from the stress of trying to find a school place for their child. The Dáil should remain sitting until this is done. No child should be forced to go without an education” People Before Profit Drogheda say that parents are sceptical about plans to increase size of special education classes…

Louth County Council has announced the completion of four new high-quality social housing units at Mullagh Close, Clogherhead. These three-bedroom, two-storey homes were delivered through a turnkey acquisition from Havsutsikt Limited and form part of Phase 2 of a 12-unit development. This project is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH)…

Following its hugely successful hosting of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2018 and 2019, Drogheda welcomes the Leinster Fleadh for the very first time starting today and running throughout the weekend until Sunday night. The event will bring thousands of visitors to the town for a weekend of traditional Irish music, dance, language, and community celebration. The Fleadh…

Independent Councillor for Drogheda Rural, Declan Power, has once again called for urgent action regarding three non-functioning electronic traffic beacons, one of which reminds drivers of the 50km speed zone on the Termonfeckin–Baltray Road – safety features that have been out of operation for over two years. Speaking at the recent Drogheda Borough Council meeting,…

With temperatures predicted to soar this weekend, Sport Ireland is reminding people that it is important to take precautions as exercising in hot weather puts extra stress on your body.   Here are some key tips to follow:    Acclimatisation  The Sport Ireland Institute use an environmental chamber to simulate high temperatures to help our athletes prepare…

Councillor Declan Power has expressed growing concern over the unprecedented build-up of seaweed on Clogherhead Beach which is forming natural dams and not receding with the tides.  At the July Drogheda Borough Council meeting, the Independent Councillor said that the seaweed accumulation, which is already decomposing, presents several issues including serious safety hazards due to…

A Drogheda landmark has received a fresh burst of colour thanks to a collaborative community CSR project led by Drogheda Port Company in partnership with local mental health charity SOSAD (Save Our Sons and Daughters).  For many years, Drogheda Port Company has worked with local organisations to repaint the iconic Mall Buoy, and this year’s…

Programme features a special showcase of films Made in the Boyne Valley Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Boyne Valley, the Boyne Valley International Film Festival (BVIFF) returns from the 8-10 August for its fourth year in partnership with LOVE Drogheda BIDS. Curated by filmmaker Frank W. Kelly and Director of Droichead Collette Farrell,…

The office of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, has written to the organising committee of the Saint Oliver Plunkett 400 festival to thank and congratulate them on their commemorations. The letter reads as follows: On behalf of President Higgins, may I convey his warmest greetings to all those involved in the commemoration of the…