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Droichead Arts Centre is set for a stunning new season with a diverse programme of theatre, music, visual arts, and more. This autumn’s lineup, a highlight of the Centre’s 15th season, aims to build a loyal audience while embracing new and challenging work. The popular Theatre Club returns with a programme of six plays for…

South Drogheda & East Meath Fianna Fáil Councillor Stephen McKee is calling for more dog warden services to be assigned to the area, citing an increasing problem with dog control and fouling. “We need more funding in recognition of the increasing demands around dog control,” Cllr McKee stated. “I’m calling on additional funding to be…

 The official launch of the 2025 Laytown Races was held on Monday at the Cottage Inn, Laytown, drawing a packed crowd for the much-anticipated Pride of Place Race draw. The event, expertly MC’d by Des Scahill, saw guest of honour MEP Nina Carberry perform the draw. Representatives from all 20 local estates, committee members, and…

Following a recent railway history exhibition in Navan, the Commuter North Rail Users Group (CNRUG) is renewing its call for the urgent reinstatement of passenger rail services on the line between Drogheda and Navan. The group argues that the line, which they propose to brand as ‘The Boyne Valley Railway,’ offers a more immediate and…

The Ardee Garden Care & Repair Project has been shortlisted for the Age Friendly Environment Award at the 2025 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards. The awards, organised by Age Friendly Ireland, celebrate projects that help create inclusive and supportive communities for older people. The Ardee project was chosen for its outstanding contribution to…

A new European study commissioned by Vodafone reveals that a majority of Irish teens want to reduce their screen time and find more offline activities. The 2025 Gen Z and Alpha Smartphone Study, which included 500 Irish teens, found a strong desire among young people for a better balance between their digital and real lives….

RTÉ broadcaster and commentator Marty Morrissey is calling on people across east Meath and Drogheda to get behind a major national fundraiser for Ireland’s hospices. As ambassador for the annual Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice, he described hospice staff as “angels” and said he would want to receive that kind of care himself one…

The new DART extension from Malahide to Drogheda has received planning approval. It will mean the electrification of the track along the 37 Km route and should take three years to complete. A new platform will also be built at McBride Station,Drogheda as part of the project.   The procurement process to award the contracts…

Over 65,000 Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied candidates received their provisional results today, marking a significant milestone in their academic journey. Students can access their results from 10 am via the State Examinations Commission’s (SEC) Candidate Self Service Portal at www.examinations.ie. Schools have also been asked to support students throughout the day. The SEC’s…