Drogheda’s name comes from the Irish Droichead Átha, meaning “bridge of the ford,” a reference to the River Boyne on which the town stands. Granted its charter in 1194 by Hugh de Lacy, after whom the town’s De Lacy Bridge is named, Drogheda became a major Anglo-Norman stronghold, with town walls completed in 1334 enclosing…
The Government has terminated its contract with the provider of the IPAS Centre in George’s Street that was set on fire on Halloween. The Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan informed local Labour TD Ged Nash of the decision in reply to a written Dail parliamentary question. It emerged that the owner was informed of the decision on October 29 last…
Motorists in the Drogheda area have been warned to be extremely careful about flooding caused by high tides. Wellington Quay, the North and Merchants Quays plus Ship Street and the Marsh- Mornington Roads are among the areas which have been badly affected. The warning came from local councillors after two motorists had to be rescued…
On Thursday, a total of sixteen motorists were caught on the roads across County Louth driving with no insurance. It was part of a day-long crackdown by the Garda’s Road Policing Unit in the county and all those caught breaking the law are now facing prosecution. The Gardai said:” Divisional Road Policing Units from Dundalk…
One of the most popular shops in East Meath has re-opened after being closed for three and a half years following a fire. Pat’s Centra Supermarket was officially back in business on Thursday in Bettystown Square and the great man Pat Boshell, the owner, was there to proudly open the doors of the new premises….
Fine Gael Councillor Sharon Tolan Welcomes Commitment from NTA to Conduct Feasibility Study on New Bettystown Train Station Fine Gael Councillor Sharon Tolan has today welcomed a formal commitment from the National Transport Authority (NTA) to initiate a feasibility study into the provision of a new train station for Bettystown. The announcement follows ongoing engagement…
Tonight residents of Louth are being encouraged to submit their photos of the Northern Lights to help create Ireland’s largest archive of aurora images. The initiative, led by Dr Alexandra Ruth Fogg of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), aims to collect photos taken across Ireland, particularly from dark-sky locations, following spectacular auroral displays…
Two men have been arrested over the Halloween arson attack on the IPAS centre in George’s Street, Drogheda. One was arrested on Wednesday night, and the other this morning (Thursday). It is understood both suspects are aged in their twenties. One is being held under the Criminal Damage Act 1991, while the other is being…
Two Louth Government TDs have welcomed new measures that will allow builders to develop new wastewater treatment facilities in collaboration with Uisce Eireann for smaller housing developments of up to 40 homes. Both Erin McGreehan and Paula Butterly said it will help speed up housing completions in the county. Deputy McGreehan of Fianna Fail said:…
Mellifont Abbey, steeped in history, was the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland. Founded in 1142 by Saint Malachy, Archbishop of Armagh, it was built on the banks of the River Mattock, about 10km north of Drogheda and two miles from Monasterboice. The abbey flourished, and by 1170 it was home to one hundred monks and…
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