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Following its hugely successful hosting of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2018 and 2019, Drogheda welcomes the Leinster Fleadh for the very first time starting today and running throughout the weekend until Sunday night. The event will bring thousands of visitors to the town for a weekend of traditional Irish music, dance, language, and community celebration. The Fleadh…

Independent Councillor for Drogheda Rural, Declan Power, has once again called for urgent action regarding three non-functioning electronic traffic beacons, one of which reminds drivers of the 50km speed zone on the Termonfeckin–Baltray Road – safety features that have been out of operation for over two years. Speaking at the recent Drogheda Borough Council meeting,…

With temperatures predicted to soar this weekend, Sport Ireland is reminding people that it is important to take precautions as exercising in hot weather puts extra stress on your body.   Here are some key tips to follow:    Acclimatisation  The Sport Ireland Institute use an environmental chamber to simulate high temperatures to help our athletes prepare…

Councillor Declan Power has expressed growing concern over the unprecedented build-up of seaweed on Clogherhead Beach which is forming natural dams and not receding with the tides.  At the July Drogheda Borough Council meeting, the Independent Councillor said that the seaweed accumulation, which is already decomposing, presents several issues including serious safety hazards due to…

A Drogheda landmark has received a fresh burst of colour thanks to a collaborative community CSR project led by Drogheda Port Company in partnership with local mental health charity SOSAD (Save Our Sons and Daughters).  For many years, Drogheda Port Company has worked with local organisations to repaint the iconic Mall Buoy, and this year’s…

Programme features a special showcase of films Made in the Boyne Valley Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Boyne Valley, the Boyne Valley International Film Festival (BVIFF) returns from the 8-10 August for its fourth year in partnership with LOVE Drogheda BIDS. Curated by filmmaker Frank W. Kelly and Director of Droichead Collette Farrell,…

The office of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, has written to the organising committee of the Saint Oliver Plunkett 400 festival to thank and congratulate them on their commemorations. The letter reads as follows: On behalf of President Higgins, may I convey his warmest greetings to all those involved in the commemoration of the…

Young people from Louth met with local TDs recently at a special event in Dublin to highlight the urgent need for increased Government funding for youth work services in Budget 2026.  Organised by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), the event brought together young people and youth workers from across Ireland to speak directly…

Notice Of Consideration of a Scheme for the Abatement of Rates in Respect of Vacant Properties Section 9 of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019 makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may make a scheme providing for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, and that…

The Road Safety Authority has written to Louth Labour TD, Ged Nash to confirm that they expect to have the new driving test centre in Drogheda, up and running by the end of August. No information was given on whereabouts the new centre will be located but it is thought to be on the South…