Are you a business owner in Louth looking to cut costs, improve efficiency, or make your business more sustainable? The Local Enterprise Office Louth has launched a set of practical supports designed to do just that. The ‘All In A Day’s Work’ initiative helps local businesses become leaner, greener, and more digitally ready — with…
When lifelong fitness professional Breda Harris first stepped onto a reformer Pilates machine two years ago, she instantly knew she had found something special. “The very first class I did, I fell in love with it instantly,” she says. “I knew there and then that I wanted to qualify and open my own studio.” Fast…
Advance payments worth more than €6.59 million will begin issuing to farmers in Louth from Thursday, October 16th, according to Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly. Deputy Butterly said the payments, under the 2025 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS) schemes, are a vital boost to local farm…
The Mayor of Drogheda has expressed deep disappointment and concern following the announcement that Dunnes Stores is to close its long-standing branch on West Street. In a statement issued on behalf of the elected members of Drogheda Borough District, the Mayor said the decision appeared to have been made without any prior consultation or engagement…
About 27 staff members are expected to be affected when the Dunnes Stores outlet on West Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth closes its doors for the final time on October 31 — marking the end of more than 50 years of trading at the site. The store is among Dunnes Stores’ earliest branches, and its founder,…
SuperValu’s Louth-based Food Academy producers have once again been recognised for their excellence, claiming two awards at this year’s prestigious Blás na hÉireann Awards. This success forms part of SuperValu’s impressive national showing, with producers working with Ireland’s largest grocery retailer securing 96 awards across a wide range of categories, including SuperValu Own Brand, SuperValu…
The 33rd annual Business to Arts Awards took place at the National Concert Hall, celebrating the outstanding achievements of partnerships between businesses and arts organisations across Ireland. More than 500 business and arts leaders attended the 2025 ceremony, which recognised projects that set new standards for how corporate engagement can shape cultural infrastructure and honour…
Local Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne has voiced her frustration after receiving a response from the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration which refused to consider reopening part of The D Hotel in Drogheda for tourism use. Deputy Byrne said she raised the matter following a departmental inspection report which found that only 89…
Drogheda and Dundalk’s inclusion in the Government’s Living Cities Initiative, alongside a permanent VAT reduction for small businesses and record investment in special education, has been hailed as a transformative Budget 2026 for County Louth. Local representatives say the measures will breathe new life into town centres, strengthen small business recovery, and deliver real progress…
A new video released by Drogheda City Status Group (DCSG) lays bare what many already know — Drogheda has outgrown its “town” label and stands today as Ireland’s newest city. Using powerful aerial footage, the short film captures the breathtaking scale of Drogheda’s rapid expansion, showcasing dozens of new residential developments and sprawling urban growth…
