Category: News
Congratulations to St Ita’s students on securing a spot on the Late Late Toy Show
After three years of applications, St Ita’s School was thrilled to receive the call in early October that their students had been selected from over 10,000 acts to audition for the Late Late Toy Show! We are incredibly proud that our students will represent the school on national television. It is especially meaningful to showcase…
Ace AC stars shine at Leinster B cross country Championships
The Athletics Leinster B Cross Country Championships took place on Saturday at Stradbally, Co. Laois, with two rising Ace AC stars, Liam Lynch and Daniel Hanley, claiming top honours in the U17 boys’ race. The B Leinster Championships provide a competitive platform for athletes who have not yet medalled in the main Leinster Championships, attracting…
Mid Louth youth learn about EU opportunities during Brussels visit
Local MEP Nina Carberry hosted members of the Mid Louth Youth Service in the European Parliament this week, giving the group a firsthand look at how EU institutions operate and the initiatives being developed for young people. During the visit, Carberry brought the group on a guided tour of the Parliament and outlined her work…
Six incidents in local waters pompt Nash to demand renewed action from State agencies
Deputy Ged Nash is calling for renewed and sustained action from State agencies responsible for policing the North East fishery off Clogherhead, following the sinking of a vessel off Bettystown last Saturday. The Louth Labour TD said he has been working closely with Clogherhead fishers for some time to address what he described as “growing…
Business Spotlight: An Ghrian Sauna
An Ghrian Sauna has quickly become one of the most calming and uplifting additions to the Termonfeckin and greater Drogheda area, offering people a place to unplug, breathe and reconnect. For co-founders Tom and Ross, the idea was simple. Create a space where people of all ages could slow down, enjoy nature and feel part…
Drogheda tidy towns to plant 4,000 trees across six local sites
The Drogheda Tidy Towns committee is to plant over 4,000 new trees this Winter in six different locations around Drogheda. First up is the green in Brookville Park this Friday morning when children from nearby St Ita’s School will help with the planting. Five other locations for the new trees have also been agreed and…
Staff confront thieves during bold daylight arid on Meath pharmacy
Gardai are investigating a robbery at a pharmacy in Duleek,Co Meath around midday last Monday morning. Three men burst into the premises in broad daylight and stole a large stash of drugs. It is understood that staff bravely tried to stop them but they filled their bags with products and fled. Local Senator Sharon Keogan…
Electric vehicle boom in Louth with sales up 62.7%
The number of new electric cars bought in County Louth for the eleven month period from January to November is up a staggering 62.7pc on the same period last year. A total of five hundred and fifty new electric vehicles were bought here during the period compared to 338 in 2024. There was also a…
Drogheda United Strengthen Midfield with Ethan O’Brien Signing
Drogheda United is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Ethan O’Brien. The 24-year-old joins the club from Huntsville City FC, where he made 41 appearances in an 18 month spell. Huntsville City competes in the MLS Next Pro League, as the affiliate club of Nashville SC. O’Brien made his first team debut for MLS…
Pollution checks ongoing at Bettystown beach after trawler sinks
Department of the Environment is to monitor Bettystown beach for pollution after a trawler sank off the coast there last weekend. It indicated so far there is no sign of any environmental damage and there is a low level of diesel risk to the area. Officials were responding to representations from east Meath councillor Sharon…