Category: News
Local Students Win Big: Drogheda Credit Union Gives Away Laptops to Kick Off New Academic Year
Drogheda Credit Union has announced the winners of its recent Back to School campaign, with two lucky students each taking home a brand new Lenovo laptop in time for the new academic year. The credit union is committed to supporting its student members at every stage of their education, whether they are starting university, continuing…
Your Career Takes Flight: Aer Lingus Hiring Cabin Crew for Dublin Airport Base
Aer Lingus are hiring staff for cabin crews based at Dublin Airport. The successful candidates will participate in a paid six week training programme at the Aer Lingus Training Academy in Dublin. This will entail safety procedures, customer experience, first aid and aviation regulations. Each new staff member will receive a European EASA…
Flexible & Full-Time: Dovida Seeks 25 New Caregivers for County Louth
One of Ireland’s leading home care providers, Dovida, is hiring 25 new caregivers in County Louth this week. It is part of a National Recruitment drive with demand for its services across the country growing. Dovida Caregivers provide essential support to ageing adults and people living with disabilities in their own homes. The organisation’s person-centred approach…
Patients Deserve Accountability: Senator Comyn Reacts to Drogheda Hospital Misdiagnosis Scandal Patients
Senator Alison Comyn has expressed her shock and deep concern at the misdiagnosis of pre-cancerous cells at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and said patients deserve answers and accountability. The Hospital has yet to reveal the exact number of patients affected but it is believed to be dozens. Senator Comyn said: “My heart…
Clogherhead Beach Report: Blue Flag Status Under Scrutiny as An Taisce Cites Litter & Dogs
The Blue Flag Clogherhead beach narrowly failed to get a clean status bill of health from An Taisc during a summer visit. It’s observer found the area moderately littered and it was one of three out of 33 that failed to get a clean classification as such. The survey was carried out in June and…
Five Things You Might Not Know About Bellewstown Races as Racing Returns
As racing returns to Bellewstown this week, here are FIVE THINGS you might not know about Bellewstown Races. 1.The racetrack is situated at the top of the Hill of Crockafotha in County Meath and has amazing views of the countryside from the Mourne Mountains to the north and the Dublin coastline and Irish Sea to the east…
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Conducts Major Review After Cancer Misdiagnoses Revealed
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is carrying out a major review after dozens of patients received a “miscategorisation” of pre-cancerous cells. It is understood in some cases the severity of the cancer was increased while others were decreased. Each of the patients affected were all attending the same consultant. Details of the…
Get Ready to Lip Sync! ‘Simply the Best’ Fundraiser Returns for Drogheda Women’s and Children’s Refuge
Drogheda is gearing up for the third annual “Simply the Best” Lipsync show, a fundraiser in aid of the Drogheda Women’s and Children’s Refuge Centre. The popular event takes place this Saturday, August 30th, at McHugh’s Music Venue, with doors opening at 8 pm and the show kicking off at 9 pm. The show was…
Mayor Michelle Hall Calls for More Train Stations in Drogheda & East Meath to Link with DART
The Mayor, Cllr Michelle Hall has called for more train stations to be opened in Drogheda to coincide with the long awaited DART extension from Dublin to the town. Drogheda currently has one station – McBride Station on the Dublin road. But Cllr Hall told the local Leader newspaper there is room for more…
Gardaí Investigate Public Order Incident in Newtownstalaban, Man Hospitalised
Gardai are investigating a public order incident that happened last night in the Drogheda area. It is understood it occurred at Newtownstalaban on the outskirts of the town at around 7.10pm. A man in his forties was brought by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for treatment of non life threatening injuries. …