Independent Councillor Declan Power tabled a request at the June meeting of Louth County Council, for officials to explore the feasibility of placing preventative measures such as boulders or rock protection to help stabilise and reinforce a vulnerable section of a sand bank situated between Clogherhead Beach and Ganderstown. Highlighting the environmental concerns, Cllr Power said, “This…

Ireland’s favourite independent music and campervan festival, Vantastival, has just announced the second wave of artists for its highly anticipated return this autumn. Taking place from September 19th – 21st 2025, the festival will once again light up the stunning grounds of Beaulieu House and Gardens, bringing fresh Irish talent, family-friendly entertainment, and a vibrant…

The next the next History & Heritage Walk n Talk by community historian Brendan Matthews will take place on Wednesday next July 2nd starting at 7.30pm at the Old Abbey Shopping Centre in West Street. Brendan will elaborate on the significant tales, events and happenings of Drogheda`s storied past along this, one-time, old route and…

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July 2025, sees the fifth Louth Plein Air Art Festival taking artists painting outdoors around the beautiful coastal scenes, heritage sites, towns and villages in County Louth.  Looking forward to embracing the rural charm that is Anaverna House in Ravensdale on Saturday 5th July and for the first time we…

Pupils from Réalt na Mara Boys’ National School, in Donacarney, Mornington took part in a special Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Juniors education day at Laytown Strand on Monday of this week.   Over 100 primary school children got to go behind the scenes at the famous beach racecourse where the annual race meeting takes place…

It was another brilliant night for Boyne AC at Claremont Stadium in Navan last night. With warm, still air and golden evening light, it felt more like southern Europe than Ireland. The memories will live on for a long time. Boyne AC athletes  were full of energy, determination, and team spirit, from the youngest to the…

SIPTU representatives and Bus Éireann management are to meet to discuss the adverse impact anti-social incidents are having on transport services in the Drogheda area, following a marked increase in problems, particularly at the town’s main bus depot.  SIPTU Organiser, Andrew Quigley, said: “SIPTU members in Drogheda have raised serious concerns relating to anti-social behaviour, in…

Gardaí attached to the Balbriggan Economic Crime Unit have charged ten (10) individuals in relation to alleged money laundering offences contrary to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act, 2010. This forms part of ongoing investigations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region North Division targeting a web of laundering money, believed to be directly…

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation is to team up with Drogheda United FC to deliver a “Beyond the Ball” community youth project aimed at creating opportunities for 14-18 olds to participate in weekly sports sessions, training, and leadership qualifications throughout the summer holidays. Many of the young people participating in this programme, which is funded by…

Louth County Council is offering a Small Business Support Scheme for 2025, aimed at assisting businesses with an annual commercial rates demand of €5,000 or less. To be eligible, a business must have a commercial rates bill not exceeding €5,000. All commercial rates due, including any arrears and the Property Entry Levy, must be paid…