Drogheda & District AC athletes delivered big performances this week across road, cross country and international events. At the Rathfarnham 5K, Paul Smith stormed to a category win in 15:28, with Rodney Thornton close behind in 16:08. PBs poured in from Paul Kierans (16:37), Morgan Reid (16:40), Thomas Breen (17:38), Shaun Conroy (18:21), Alan Wade…
Louth Councillor Rachel Kerley has called on Government to introduce new supports for first-time buyers purchasing second-hand homes, warning that current housing policy is leaving many young people at a disadvantage. While acknowledging the success of the Help to Buy Scheme in assisting buyers of new builds, Cllr Kerley said it fails to reflect the…
Drogheda athlete Sean Collier has completed an extraordinary 169km ultramarathon around the Ring of Kerry, raising funds and awareness for ACT Meningitis – a cause that is deeply personal to him and his family. Originally planning to run 163km, a route change at Moll’s Gap meant Sean clocked up an extra 6km, finishing the challenge…
Drogheda United face Waterford at the RSC on Friday evening in what is the penultimate away game of the season for the Boynesiders. Drogheda go into this game following a 1-1 draw at home to Derry City in Sullivan & Lambe Park last week. Josh Thomas and Michael Duffy both had good chances in the…
Over 45 secondary school student council members from across Drogheda gathered at Louth County Council’s Civic Offices this week for an inspiring workshop on voting and civic engagement, hosted in partnership with An Coimisiún Toghcháin (The Electoral Commission). The event was designed to empower young people to understand the importance of registering to vote and…
Uisce Éireann will begin major works in Ardee next week as part of its national Leakage Reduction Programme, which aims to strengthen Ireland’s water network and safeguard supply for communities and businesses. The project will see 670 metres of ageing water mains replaced along John Street and the N2 Drogheda Road. The upgrades are expected…
The long-awaited permanent Driving Test Centre for Drogheda has been delayed due to protracted lease negotiations, but confirmation on an opening date is expected soon, according to Louth Labour TD, Ged Nash. Deputy Nash said he has been in regular contact with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Minister after the original target of…
By Seamie Briscoe Boyne Rugby Club, at their Shamrock Lodge home on the Ballymakenny Road, are presently undergoing serious development of their facilities which will see a new top of the range 4G pitch installed very shortly. The club is progressing with its ongoing development on and off the pitch with playing facilities and also…
Love Drogheda BID has condemned a recent surge in graffiti across the town, describing it as costly, damaging, and deeply disheartening for local businesses. Over recent weeks, reports of vandalism have increased, with many business owners forced to spend their own resources on cleaning and repairs. For those with stone or permeable facades, the cost…
Robert O’Connor (31), of Drumgowna, Louth Village, has been charged with the murder of three of his family members following Monday’s tragic incident in Tallanstown. Mr O’Connor appeared before Drogheda District Court on Tuesday after being arrested shortly after the bodies of Mark O’Connor (54), Louise O’Connor (56), and their son Evan O’Connor (27) were…
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