Sinn Féin Councillor Debbie McCole has called for a decision to reduce security cover at the A&E Department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, to be reversed. The move follows the recent revelation that security at the department would be limited from midnight to 12 noon. In a reply to Cllr McCole’s concerns, hospital management stated…

The Boyne Valley Camino walk is making national headlines.   The 25k pilgrims trek got a rave review by reporter Katie Byrne in a fantastic piece in the Irish times.   She told how her walk along historic sites around the locality from Mellifont Abbey to the Battle of the Boyne site at Oldbridge, through wonderful woodland…

The Market Explorer Grant from Louth’s Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is now available to help local businesses expand into new international markets. According to Niall Gallagher, Senior Enterprise Development Officer, the grant offers both funding and expert advice to help companies research new opportunities, find potential buyers, and navigate the process of trading overseas. Breaking…

The average price of a house in County Louth is €340,000 and €378,000 in Meath. There is a €38,000 gap in the cost of  homes between the two counties, the latest CSO figures confirm.   The cost of a new home nationally increased by 7.8% in the year to June. It stayed the same in…

A cheque for €3,420 raised in memory of legendary Drogheda musician, the late Anthony “Stoney” Burke has been presented to the Oncology unit of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.   The money was raised at a memorial concert featuring an army of local bands and musicians in McHugh’s on Bank Holiday Monday last.   There…

Uisce Éireann crews are currently working to repair a major water main burst in Ardee that is affecting the local supply. James O’Hagan of Uisce Éireann has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible. “We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage and we…

The Garda Community Engagement Team will be at St Peter’s Plaza in West Street today (Wednesday). If there is anything you wish to talk to them about feel free to call into them at their van.   They had a great response engaging with the public over the last day or two, meeting the business community…

Louth County Council, in partnership with Sector 3 Solutions, has launched Active Louth Online Surveys to gather local views on outdoor recreation, sports facilities and play opportunities across the county. Residents can take part in four short surveys, available on the council’s website, social media channels, or by emailing activelouth@louthcoco.ie. To ensure as many voices as possible are…

Drogheda Classical Music has unveiled its new season, promising to bring world-class talent to the town from September 2025 to April 2026. The season features a stellar lineup, including the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, New York Times-acclaimed pianist Daniel Lebhardt, and star soprano  Claudia Boyle. The 2025/26 season opens with a bang on Friday, 12th September,…