Category: News
Try Drogheda Digital Hub Free Until Oct 1 — Book Your Desk on West Street
Louth County Council is inviting the public to try the new Drogheda Digital Hub on Narrow West Street for free ahead of its official opening in October. Created to foster a community of digital start-ups in the town centre and support the renewal of West Street, the hub is designed for start-ups, remote workers, and…
Volunteers to Hit the Streets for Irish Wheelchair Association Fundraiser
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) will hold its biggest fundraising event of the year next Thursday, September 25th, with members, staff, and volunteers collecting donations across Louth and nationwide. The annual Fundraising Day aims to raise €60,000 to support IWA’s services, which help people with disabilities to live with independence, choice, and social connection. Collections…
Beloved Chaplain Fr. Brendan Scully Leaves Lasting Legacy at Gormanston
The Very Rev. Fr. Brendan Scully O.F.M. was a kind and humble Franciscan priest, a gifted sportsman, and a much-loved youth worker remembered for his quiet charitable works. Known for his good cheer, humility, and ability to connect with people, he was considered a true son of St Francis of Assisi. Born in Dublin in…
Westgate House to Become Cultural & Community Hub as €10m Plan Advances
Earlier this week, Drogheda Life reported the landmark announcement of €7 million in THRIVE funding for the regeneration of Westgate House and the former Drogheda Youth Development building. Louth County Council has now outlined further details on how the project will move forward. The €10 million regeneration project – with €7 million from the Town…
Transformational €7 Million Investment to Revitalise Drogheda’s Historic Westgate
Drogheda’s Westgate House and the adjoining former Drogheda Youth Development building are set for a major transformation after €7 million in funding was secured under the Government’s THRIVE (Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme). The project will deliver extensive refurbishment, conservation, and new extensions at the protected West Street site, bringing it back into active…
Night-Time Diversions Announced for R132 and N51 Routes
Louth County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to close a section of the M1 from Junction 11 to Junction 10 and Junction15 Interchange slip roads at night- time for a period not exceeding 12 nights over a seven week period to facilitate Celtic Roads Group (Dundalk) DAC to carry out PAVEMENT works. The…
Louth County Council Confirms Temporary Closure of N51 for Essential Works
Temporary emergency and proposed road closures are subject to Section 75 of Roads Act 1993 and Article 12 of Roads Regulation 1994. Notice is hereby given that Louth County Council has made an order to close to public traffic, the roads described hereunder between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm on Monday 29th September to…
Karma Dance Krew Win Big at Golden Dance Awards and Secure Spot at Dance World Cup
It’s been a whirlwind week for Kelley McArdle and her dance school, Karma Dance Krew, who took home top honours at the Golden Dance Awards in Castleknock Hotel, Dublin, on Saturday, 13 September 2025. Kelley was shortlisted in three categories back in May – Ireland’s Hip-Hop School of the Year, Ireland’s Choreographer of the Year,…
Community Involvement Scheme 2025: Local Groups Invited to Apply for Road Funding
Louth County Council invite applications from Local Community Groups for consideration under the above scheme for road-works on local public roads subject to adequate funding being made available. Louth County Council proposes to base the scheme on a local contribution rate of 10% of the eligible cost of the works. A list of suitable schemes…
Discharge of Effluent to Waters-Licence Review
Notice is hereby given by Louth County Council of their intention to review Discharge Licence No. 65-2 as held by Major Ventures Ltd for the discharge of effluent to surface waters (Castletown) from a premises located at Carnbeg, Dundalk, Co. Louth. All relevant documentation relating to the licence review is available for inspection at the…