Two local beaches popular with sea swimmers are to get new double changing cabins. Over €20,000 has been allocated to pay for badly needed amenities at the blue flag Port beach Clogherhead and at Shelling Hill beach,Templetown. There has been a massive rise in the number of people sea swimming in the northeast since Covid. The Little Stand…
By Paul Murphy Remembrance is not a single day in the calendar but a living act of respect passed from one generation to the next, the Mayor of Drogheda Cllr Michelle Hall told a gathering at Mary Street in Drogheda on Saturday to mark the centenary of the unveiling of the Cenotaph there. In a…
Kidkast Drogheda Theatre School is celebrating a major milestone after winning six national honours at the Dance Awards Ireland, held on October 25th in the Mansion House, Dublin. The ceremony, which gathered leading figures from across Ireland’s performing arts scene, recognised excellence, creativity, and leadership in dance. For Kidkast, it was a night that highlighted…
Drogheda Life officially marked a new chapter on Friday, November 7th, with a launch celebration hosted at The Marcy Hotel, the evening’s sponsor. The event brought together local business owners, community leaders, politicians, journalists and supporters to celebrate the brand’s relaunch and future vision. The night was hosted by local broadcaster Claire Regan, with speeches…
There aren’t many places in Drogheda that everyone knows quite like Scotch Hall. For twenty years, it’s been part of the town’s heartbeat, a place to meet friends, grab a coffee, and make memories big and small. Since opening in November 2005, Scotch Hall has stood proudly at the centre of Drogheda’s retail and social…
Two men have appeared before a special late-night sitting of Drogheda District Court charged in connection with the fire at an IPAS accommodation centre on George’s Street, Drogheda, on Halloween night. The hearing took place at 9pm on Thursday evening. One of the men is from Bettystown, while the other is from Ardee. Both are…
Drogheda United is delighted to announce that forward Thomas Oluwa has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2026 season. The forward joined the club ahead of the 2025 season following an 18-month spell at Wexford FC. Oluwa made 40 appearances in all competitions during his first season with the club. The 24-year-old…
When local musician and lecturer Ellen O’Reilly launched Deadly Craic Comedy Club earlier this year, she wasn’t just starting another gig night. She was bringing laughter, energy and a real sense of community back to Drogheda’s nightlife. “I saw a gap in the local market,” Ellen says. “When I ran my first club, Crescent Comedy…
The price of turkeys this Christmas are expected to rise after a second break of bird flu in the country. The latest incident was reported at a turkey farm near Kells in County Meath yesterday. It follows the discovery of the disease at another farm in Carlow, a few days ago. The presence of avian…
Gardai have arrested two people over organised crime in the County Louth area. It is understood both are in their forties and have connections with Drogheda. They were detained on Wednesday and are being questioned at Garda stations in Dublin. Both have links to Robbie Lawlor, the notorious hitman who was shot dead in Belfast in April,2020…
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