School secretaries and caretakers are set to take to the picket lines from Monday, September 1st, in a national strike for better pay and working conditions. The action comes as these essential school staff members highlight a significant disparity in their employment terms compared to their teaching and Special Needs Assistant colleagues. The workers are…
Photo By: Cathal Carolan A temporary exhibition featuring the work of internationally renowned political artist Gee Vaucher is coming to Drogheda. Titled ‘WORDS WORDS WORDS,’ the exhibition, which is a collaboration with The Kiosk Project Art Space and curator Brian Hegarty, opens on Thursday, 11th September, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Vaucher, a former…
 Louth County Council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced business professionals to serve on the Evaluation and Approvals Committee of Louth Local Enterprise Office (LEO). This Committee plays a key role in assessing projects applying for financial support through LEO Louth. We are looking for individuals who are willing to contribute their expertise…
A delegation from Louth County Council, including Cathaoirleach Cllr Seán Kelly, Mayor of Drogheda Cllr Michelle Hall, and Chief Executive David Conway, visited the new Greenhill’s Grange age-friendly housing scheme in Drogheda yesterday, August 27th. Upon completion, the development will provide 45 high-quality, two-bed bungalows and a five-bed assisted living bungalow for people aged 55…
Ireland’s much-loved independent music and campervan festival, Vantastival, has revealed its second wave of artists for the upcoming September event. Returning to Beaulieu House and Gardens in Co. Louth from September 19th–21st, 2025, the festival will once again combine live music, family-friendly fun, and a strong community atmosphere. With the initial lineup already featuring HousePlants,…
Political pressure is mounting on Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital as it continues to review the histopathology results for over 1,000 patients. The development has been met with “deep shock” from local TDs, who are demanding answers and full transparency from hospital management. Labour TD Ged Nash wrote to Hospital Manager Gary Keenan, requesting a…
Drogheda Credit Union has announced the winners of its recent Back to School campaign, with two lucky students each taking home a brand new Lenovo laptop in time for the new academic year. The credit union is committed to supporting its student members at every stage of their education, whether they are starting university, continuing…
Aer Lingus are hiring staff for cabin crews based at Dublin Airport. The successful candidates will participate in a paid six week training programme at the Aer Lingus Training Academy in Dublin. Â This will entail safety procedures, customer experience, first aid and aviation regulations. Â Each new staff member will receive a European EASA…
One of Ireland’s leading home care providers, Dovida, is hiring 25 new caregivers in County Louth this week. It is part of a National Recruitment drive with demand for its services across the country growing. Dovida Caregivers provide essential support to ageing adults and people living with disabilities in their own homes. The organisation’s person-centred approach…
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