Category: News
Safety Upgrade: Council Confirms Filter Lane Outside Glenside Hotel by Year-End
A new filter lane will be installed outside The Glenside Hotel on the old Dublin Road in Julianstown before the end of the year, as part of a Low-Cost Safety Scheme confirmed by Louth County Council. The works follow concerns about the dangers of turning into the hotel from the Drogheda side, where the lack…
Local Leader: Ryan Brennan Honoured with Sporting Hero Award
It’s been a pulsating season for Drogheda United in the League of Ireland as they continue their push for a European spot — and leading the charge is experienced midfielder and club captain, Ryan Brennan. The local man has played a huge role in the fortunes of the club in recent years and remains one…
Have You Seen Blake? Gardaí Appeal for Information on Missing 16-Year-Old from Drogheda
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Blake Kavanagh, who is reported missing from Drogheda, Co. Louth, since Saturday 30th August 2025. Blake is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, with a slim build, dark brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was wearing…
Drogheda to Celebrate St. Oliver Plunkett’s 400th Anniversary with Two Culture Night Events
Drogheda will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of St. Oliver Plunkett with two special events for Culture Night on Friday, 19th September, 2025. At 7:30 pm, a free performance of the celebrated play The True Story of the Horrid Popish Plot will take place at the Augustinian Church on Shop Street. Members…
From School to Home: Residents Call for Urgent Safety Measures on Mell’s Hazardous R168
Residents of Mell, Drogheda are demanding urgent road safety measures on a hazardous stretch of the R168, amid growing concern and a series of recent traffic incidents. Locals have described the road as a “race track,” particularly the section between St. Joseph’s National School and the entrance to Riverview Estate, where there are no traffic…
Major Breakthrough: Agreement Reached at WRC to End School Secretaries & Caretakers Strike
Fórsa trade union has confirmed that an agreement has been reached at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to bring the strike by school secretaries and caretakers to an end. The union has announced that strike action will be withdrawn to allow for the implementation of the agreement. A key element of the deal is a…
Triple Crown: Tredagh Boxing Academy Dominates at Emerald International Box Cup
Tredagh Boxing Academy had a superb run in recent competitions, with boxers bringing home multiple titles and medals from both the National Cadet Championships and the Emerald International Box Cup. At the All-Ireland Junior Cadet U15 Championships, the academy entered two boxers. Ceejay Sheelan put in a strong performance, winning his first bout to advance…
Ballymakenny Farm’s Heritage Potatoes Land on M&S Shelves, A Win for Local Produce
Ballymakenny Farm, a family-run grower in Drogheda, is now partnering with Marks & Spencer to supply a unique range of locally grown heritage potatoes to stores across Ireland. The Speciality and Heritage Irish Potatoes will be available on M&S shelves as of Thursday 4th September. The fourth-generation farm is run by husband-and-wife team David and…
Time to Say Thank You: Family Carers Ireland Launch Awards for Unseen Heroes
Family Carers Ireland has launched this year’s Lidl Family Carer of the Year Awards, now in their 18th year. The awards, which are supported by new title sponsor Lidl, recognise the dedication and commitment of family carers across Ireland. The public can nominate a friend or family member for the award until the deadline of…