Category: News
Drogheda Digital Hub Launches DigiBytes Programme to Power Local Start-Up Innovation
The Drogheda Digital Hub has taken an exciting step forward in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the North East with the launch of its very first DigiBytes programme. The opening session, held on November 6th, brought together twelve emerging start-ups developing creative ideas in the tech space. Guided by industry expert Louisa Maher, participants gained…
229 Appearances and Counting: Conor Kane Extends Stay with Drogheda United
Drogheda United is delighted to announce that defender Conor Kane has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2026 season. The 27 year-old will be entering into his ninth season with the club. Kane made 140 appearances in his first five year spell with the club, and a further 89 since returning in…
Gardaí Treat Disappearance of Drogheda Man Anthony Hanlon as Suspicious
Gardai are now treating the disappearance of a local man over a year ago as suspicious. A senior investigating officer has now been appointed into the case of Anthony Hanlon,39 who was last seen alive getting on an Expressway bus in Dublin on December 3 last. Prior to that he was seen walking along the…
Mass of the Bells set for St Peter’s Drogheda this month
By Paul Murphy RTE/Kairos has announced a Mass of the Bells to be celebrated in St Peter’s Church, West Street, Drogheda to mark the 400th anniversary of St Oliver Plunkett and the 50th anniversary of the death of Mother Mary Martin, foundress of the Medical Missionaries of Mary. The Mass will be celebrated by Canon Eugene Sweeney…
Louth Donors Help Team Hope Reach 3 Million Christmas Shoeboxes
Locals in County Louth have generously created 9,491 Christmas shoebox gifts for children affected by poverty over the past three years, helping Team Hope reach the milestone of 3 million shoeboxes delivered nationally just in time for Christmas. Since 2010, Team Hope has sent over 2.8 million shoebox gifts from Ireland to countries across Africa…
Five Golds and ‘Best Overall Boxer’ title for Tredagh Boxing Academy at Belfast International Box Cup
It was another weekend to remember for Tredagh Boxing Academy, who returned home with five gold medals, two silvers, and a special award from the Halloween Belfast International Box Cup. The Drogheda club fielded a strong team of seven boxers: Adam Walsh, Grace Conway, Ceejay Sheelan, Cara Evans, Simon and Michael James McDonagh, and Iris…
Third Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in the North-East weeks before Christmas
There has been another outbreak of bird flu in the north east this time at a turkey farm in Clontibret, Co Monaghan. It is the third such case within a week and follows on similar cases in Carlow, and near Kells, Co Meath. The latest discovery is a serious worry and concern to turkey farms with…
Quinn extends stay with Drogheda United after standout 2025 season
Drogheda United have confirmed that defender Andrew Quinn has signed a new contract extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026 season. The 23-year-old first joined Drogheda in 2022, making 32 appearances before a spell with Shelbourne, returning to United in 2024. Quinn enjoyed an outstanding 2025 campaign, being named the…
Louth integration project awarded €98,000 under national funding scheme
The Culture Connect Project (Integration and Advancement Ladder for International Protection Seekers) in County Louth has been awarded €98,000 in funding to support local integration initiatives. The announcement was welcomed by Fine Gael Councillor Ejiro Stratton, who said the Integration Fund helps community organisations across Ireland play a stronger role in promoting inclusion and supporting…
Gardaí launch nationwide seatbelt crackdown with Drogheda checkpoints today
Drivers are being warned to belt up as Gardai carry out a nationwide crackdown on people not wearing their seatbelts in cars, this Wednesday. There will be moving random checkpoints around Drogheda and every other town and village to ensure that people are using their seat belts. The move is part of the ongoing national safety…