Although they have access to CCTV, which is seen as the perfect weapon to identify illegal dumpers, Local authorities are not allowed use it because it is regarded by the Data Protection Office as a breach of personal data legislation. Meanwhile local authorities around the country have reported a large increase in illegal dumping in…

Meath East TD and Minister for EU Affairs, Thomas Byrne today confirmed that a new 1000 pupil school, which will replace the existing Franciscan College in Gormanston, has been put out to tender. The new school will also include a four classroom Special Education Needs base. “This is really positive news for the areas of…

GIY aim to help half a million people grow their own food with ‘Grow it Forward’ GIY, a non-profit social enterprise helping people grow food and learn about food sustainability, has announced an initiative whereby 50,000 free food growing kits will be given away, with participants asked to use them to share the experience with…

Sinn Féin Councillor Pearse McGeough has said the time has come for action over the Bank of Ireland’s decision to close 103 branches in Ireland including the one in Dunleer. Speaking after an online public meeting he hosted with Imelda Munster TD, McGeough said: “the meeting was well attended and included Independent Cllr Hugh Conlon,…

Local artists receive up to €4k in funding Droichead Arts Centre has announced the recipients of their first strand of Artist Bursaries for 2021, supporting the work and development of artists in Louth and East Meath.  In February, Droichead announced that it was offering funding to professional artists from Louth and East Meath with three bursaries of…

“Right, time for a bit of nonsense and absurd nonsense at that” said our favourite clown, musician and bingo caller Kieran Gallagher earlier today in a text. Kieran is a great laugh but he’s not so great at the auld technology so he sent the message three times. To be sure, to be sure, to…

Sounds of Cuba, Contralto voices and 6 Moving Guitars: Louth Contemporary Music Society presents ‘We Sing for the Future’ From Wednesday 14 April to Sunday 18 April, Louth Contemporary Music Society’s festival of new music will stream seven free-to-view videos and performances from its website for the first time in the festival’s history. Composer Sarah Hennies’…

Lockdown has been particularly difficult for people living with dementia and equally difficult and lonely for people caring for loved ones at home. This week is Donate For Dementia week and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) has teamed up with Virgin Media Ireland to bring you a week dedicated to fundraising and awareness of…

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), along with Industry leaders, from Retail, Wholesale and Vehicle Distribution have re-emphasised that motor retail is ready to open when restrictions allow. They point out that in  a recent national survey conducted by Behaviour & Attitudes 75% of respondents said they would be comfortable visiting car dealerships/garages…

Decluttering the house – for some it’s an absolute nightmare while others would just love to remodel their home but are put off by the expense or the hassle. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get someone to do it for you? Well here’s an opportunity for one lucky household to have their home…