Category: News
Drogheda’s Sean Collier Runs 169km Around the Ring of Kerry for ACT Meningitis
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…
Future Leaders: 45 Drogheda Students Take Part in Voting Workshop
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…
Major Water Network Upgrade Begins in Ardee Next Week
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…
Lease Negotiations Stall Drogheda Driving Test Centre Launch
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…
New Facilities, New Energy: Boyne RFC’s Exciting Next Chapter
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…
Business Owners Left Footing the Bill as Graffiti Cases Rise in Drogheda
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…
31-Year-Old Robert O’Connor Charged with Murder of Three Family Members
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…
R178 Cavan to Dundalk Strategic Regional Route
Phase 2 Non-statutory Public Consultation on Route Options Louth County Council wishes to invite members of the public to participate in the non-statutory Public Consultation on the Route Options for the upgrade of part of the R178 Cavan to Dundalk Strategic Regional Road between the townlands of Castlering and Mullaboy. This consultation period will run…
New Companion Travel Pass to Benefit Over 13,000 Older People in Louth
Older people across Louth will now be able to travel with a friend or relative for free on public transport thanks to the introduction of a new Companion Travel Pass. The scheme, announced by the Department of Social Protection, extends the Free Travel entitlement for all those aged 70 and over, allowing them to nominate…
Community in Mourning: Gardaí Appeal for Information After Deaths of O’Connor Family in Louth
The community of Drumgowna near Tallanstown has been left devastated following the deaths of Mark O’Connor (54), his wife Louise (56), and their son Evan (27), who were found deceased at their home on Monday morning, 29th September. Shortly before 10am, Gardaí were called to attend the family’s residence. On arrival, uniform Gardaí made the…