When the Drogheda and District Services for Older People (DDS4OP) launched their Trishaw service in 2019 people of a certain age and those with mobility issues were excited at the prospect of being whisked off along the newly resurfaced ramparts for a pleasant trip along the River Boyne. The scheme got off to a flying…

Parklets are becoming all the rage in the streets of our towns and a newly installed one in Ardee has been described by Councillor Pearse McGeough as “an asset to the town” which  “enhances the outdoor café experience.” The Sinn Féin Councillor said took a bit of work but it has paid off and the…

1,000 free grow boxes to be won as part of the Get Ireland Growing initiative It may be due to the Covid pandemic but there has certainly been a big upsurge of interest in gardening this year. For some that means planting flowers but a growing number of people have discovered the joy of veg. Drogheda…

Bolton Square test centre open until tomorrow evening Mayor of Drogheda Kevin Callan has expressed his thanks to the HSE, the National Ambulance Service and Louth County Council for working together to establish a temporary free walk-in COVID 19 test centre for asymptomatic people in the town. In recent days, with numbers increasing in the…

Three food and drink suppliers from County Louth are among 57 suppliers nationwide chosen to supply Aldi’s 145 stores through its ‘Grow with Aldi’ supplier development programme.  This year, the Grow with Aldi message focused on sustainability, and entrants were encouraged to demonstrate how their product/company is focusing on sustainability within their business. In the last…

Music, theatre, family fun, visual arts and more  At last, something to look forward to! Drogheda Arts Festival is back with an exclusive programme of events, both online and live, over the Summer of 2021 and it’s all kicking off on the June Bank Holiday Weekend.    As restrictions change and the country opens up, the summer festival…

Gardaí followed driver convicted of dangerous driving causing her death for 21kms An inquest into the death of 20-year-old Drogheda woman in a road traffic incident in County Meath five years ago has been told that the car in which she was a back seat passenger was pursued by marked and unmarked Garda vehicles for over…

Autism Support Louth & Meath, a parent-led group who provide information and support to families with children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, are preparing to compete in the Youth category of the National Lottery Good Causes Awards on Saturday 29th May. The National Lottery Good Causes Awards honour the work and achievements of…

Family Cares Ireland launches fundraising drive to help family carers hit hardest by pandemic Family Carers Ireland has launched a national fundraising drive to coincide with National Carers Week which runs from June 7 – 13.. A hardship fund the charity established at the height of the pandemic to help family carers in crisis has…

“A very positive first step in changing Drogheda’s urban environment” says cycling group The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published plans for proposed cycle lanes in and around Drogheda which will be installed by Louth County Council. The plans include seven separate stretches of cycle way – from the R168 Collon Road to the Rosehall…