Category: News

A delegation from Louth County Council, including Cathaoirleach Cllr Seán Kelly, Mayor of Drogheda Cllr Michelle Hall, and Chief Executive David Conway, visited the new Greenhill’s Grange age-friendly housing scheme in Drogheda yesterday, August 27th. Upon completion, the development will provide 45 high-quality, two-bed bungalows and a five-bed assisted living bungalow for people aged 55…

Political pressure is mounting on Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital as it continues to review the histopathology results for over 1,000 patients. The development has been met with “deep shock” from local TDs, who are demanding answers and full transparency from hospital management. Labour TD Ged Nash wrote to Hospital Manager Gary Keenan, requesting a…

Drogheda Credit Union has announced the winners of its recent Back to School campaign, with two lucky students each taking home a brand new Lenovo laptop in time for the new academic year. The credit union is committed to supporting its student members at every stage of their education, whether they are starting university, continuing…

Aer Lingus are hiring staff for cabin crews based at Dublin Airport. The successful candidates will participate in a paid six week training programme at the Aer Lingus Training Academy in Dublin.   This will entail safety procedures, customer experience, first aid and aviation regulations.   Each new staff member will receive a European EASA…

Senator Alison Comyn has expressed her shock and deep concern at the misdiagnosis of pre-cancerous cells at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and said patients deserve answers and accountability.   The Hospital has yet to reveal the exact number of patients affected but it is believed to be dozens.   Senator Comyn said: “My heart…

The Blue Flag Clogherhead beach narrowly failed to get a clean status bill of health from An Taisc during a summer visit. It’s observer found the area moderately littered  and it was one of three out of 33 that failed to get a clean classification as such.   The survey was carried out in June and…

As racing returns to Bellewstown this week, here are FIVE THINGS you might not know about Bellewstown Races.   1.The racetrack is situated at the top of the Hill of Crockafotha in County Meath and has amazing views of the countryside from the Mourne Mountains to the north and the Dublin coastline and Irish Sea to the east…

  Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is carrying out a major review after dozens of patients received a “miscategorisation” of pre-cancerous cells.   It is understood in some cases the severity of the cancer was increased while others were decreased.   Each of the patients affected were all attending the same consultant.   Details of the…

Drogheda is gearing up for the third annual “Simply the Best” Lipsync show, a fundraiser in aid of the Drogheda Women’s and Children’s Refuge Centre. The popular event takes place this Saturday, August 30th, at McHugh’s Music Venue, with doors opening at 8 pm and the show kicking off at 9 pm. The show was…