Brú na Bóinne, a local Irish dance and music group, has received glowing praise after representing Ireland at the 44th International Folklore Festival of Extremadura in Spain. A tribute from the festival described the group’s performance as “pure energy and rhythm,” noting their “unmistakable Celtic dance, precise tapping, contagious smiles and a magical connection with…

Drogheda & District AC athletes mixed it up with some of the world’s elite runners at the prestigious Antrim Coast Half Marathon on a bright and sunny Sunday morning. The course, known for its fast start and challenging hills, offered favorable conditions for some excellent performances. The race was won by Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor in…

Droichead Arts Centre is set for a stunning new season with a diverse programme of theatre, music, visual arts, and more. This autumn’s lineup, a highlight of the Centre’s 15th season, aims to build a loyal audience while embracing new and challenging work. The popular Theatre Club returns with a programme of six plays for…

South Drogheda & East Meath Fianna Fáil Councillor Stephen McKee is calling for more dog warden services to be assigned to the area, citing an increasing problem with dog control and fouling. “We need more funding in recognition of the increasing demands around dog control,” Cllr McKee stated. “I’m calling on additional funding to be…

 The official launch of the 2025 Laytown Races was held on Monday at the Cottage Inn, Laytown, drawing a packed crowd for the much-anticipated Pride of Place Race draw. The event, expertly MC’d by Des Scahill, saw guest of honour MEP Nina Carberry perform the draw. Representatives from all 20 local estates, committee members, and…

Following a recent railway history exhibition in Navan, the Commuter North Rail Users Group (CNRUG) is renewing its call for the urgent reinstatement of passenger rail services on the line between Drogheda and Navan. The group argues that the line, which they propose to brand as ‘The Boyne Valley Railway,’ offers a more immediate and…

The Ardee Garden Care & Repair Project has been shortlisted for the Age Friendly Environment Award at the 2025 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards. The awards, organised by Age Friendly Ireland, celebrate projects that help create inclusive and supportive communities for older people. The Ardee project was chosen for its outstanding contribution to…

A new European study commissioned by Vodafone reveals that a majority of Irish teens want to reduce their screen time and find more offline activities. The 2025 Gen Z and Alpha Smartphone Study, which included 500 Irish teens, found a strong desire among young people for a better balance between their digital and real lives….

RTÉ broadcaster and commentator Marty Morrissey is calling on people across east Meath and Drogheda to get behind a major national fundraiser for Ireland’s hospices. As ambassador for the annual Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice, he described hospice staff as “angels” and said he would want to receive that kind of care himself one…