Category: News
Major Wins in Fight Against Knife Crime Revealed in New Report
Ireland’s battle against knife crime is seeing major victories, with new data from An Garda Síochána showing a significant downward trend. A comprehensive report published today confirms an overall drop in knife-related assaults, alongside a surge in Garda seizures and prosecutions. The stats paint a clear picture of progress: A 40% reduction in robberies with…
She Leads: Six Chambers Unite for Major Cross-Border Event Celebrating Women in Leadership
A major new cross-border event, She Leads Women Shaping Economies, is set to take place in Dundalk on Friday, September 5. The event is a unique collaboration between six Chambers of Commerce, all currently led by female Presidents, to celebrate women in leadership and their contributions to local economies. The event, organised by Dundalk Chamber,…
Anti-Dumping Initiative: Free Mattress & Couch Disposal Coming This Week
As part of the Anti-Dumping Initiative 2025 there will be a Mattress and Couch Disposal Amnesty on the following dates only: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 9:30am to 5:30pm V & W Civic Amenity Centre, Newry Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 X72W and V & W Civic Amenity Centre, Mell Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92…
A Taste of All Nations: Multicultural Festival Returns to Drogheda
The Taste of All Nations multicultural festival, a vibrant celebration of diversity, food, and music, is returning to the Barbican Centre, Drogheda, this Saturday, 30th August, from 12 pm to 6 pm. The free, family-friendly event is organised by Hands 4 Unity. The festival brings people together to experience the rich flavours, sounds, and traditions…
School Secretaries and Caretakers Strike for Pension Parity
School secretaries and caretakers are set to take to the picket lines from Monday, September 1st, in a national strike for better pay and working conditions. The action comes as these essential school staff members highlight a significant disparity in their employment terms compared to their teaching and Special Needs Assistant colleagues. The workers are…
Punk Art Legend Gee Vaucher to Exhibit in Drogheda
Photo By: Cathal Carolan A temporary exhibition featuring the work of internationally renowned political artist Gee Vaucher is coming to Drogheda. Titled ‘WORDS WORDS WORDS,’ the exhibition, which is a collaboration with The Kiosk Project Art Space and curator Brian Hegarty, opens on Thursday, 11th September, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Vaucher, a former…
Join the Evaluation and Approvals Committee of Local Enterprise Office Louth
Louth County Council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced business professionals to serve on the Evaluation and Approvals Committee of Louth Local Enterprise Office (LEO). This Committee plays a key role in assessing projects applying for financial support through LEO Louth. We are looking for individuals who are willing to contribute their expertise…
Age-Friendly Housing on the Way: Greenhill’s Grange to Provide 45 New Homes for Over 55s
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 Mounts as Lourdes Hospital Reviews 1,000+ Patient Results
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…