Category: News
Louth CEO David Conway Inspects Old Abbey, Eyes Potential for Drogheda’s West End
The new CEO of Louth County Council David Conway had a busy time in Drogheda this week. He visited the Old Abbey to inspect the wonderful work carried out by local volunteers and community champions John Bannon and Eugene Brannigan over the past few years to completely transform the area. Mr Conway congratulated both…
Boyne Hockey Has a Cracking Summer and Gears Up for the New Season
Although usually classed as a winter sport, Boyne Hockey’s budding players took advantage of the warm weather, soaking up the sunshine during the club’s annual summer camp. The week-long camp was led by senior coaches and rookies, who focused on teaching and developing key hockey skills and drills. To add extra fun and a competitive…
Major Boost for Drogheda: ESB to Invest €90 Million in Town’s Electricity Network
The ESB is to invest 90 million euros in Drogheda over the next five years to facilitate the housing needs of the town. It also mean the area will have a future proofed electricity network that will last 30 years. Details of the investment were given to local Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly at a meeting with…
Bullseye for a Great Cause: Paul McGauley’s Darts Tournament Raises €4,200
It was a brilliant day of darts for a brilliant cause! A huge well done to Paul McGauley, who recently dropped by the Oncology Unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda to present an incredible cheque for €4,200 to NECRET. This amazing amount was raised at his annual darts tournament, held in loving…
Opportunity Knocks: The Punt, a 7-Day Licensed Premises, Goes on the Market
Another downtown Drogheda pub is up for sale following the recent purchase of Gleesons in West Street. This time it is The Punt, in Fair Street and auctioneer Sherry Fitzgerald Lannon,Shop Street, has it on the market with a price of €495,000. The bar is a 7 Day family run licensed premises with a…
Drogheda TD Ged Nash Demands Respect for School Staff as Strike Action Approaches
Ged Nash is demanding the Government start treating school secretaries and caretakers with a bit of respect. These key members of all school staff are due to take strike action on August 28 next. It is bad news for parents because teachers are unlikely to pass their official pickets. They are deeply unhappy about a lack of…
Family Fun in East Meath: Cilles’ Colour Run to be Held at Seafield Pitch
One of the most colourful events of the year the Droghda Credit Union Cille’s Colour Run is returning for the fourth year in a row. The idea is for families to run, walk or stroll the 5k trek in mad wonderful colours for a bit of fun and to put a smile on everyone’s faces. It…
Louth Receives €140,000 for Outdoor Recreation Projects, Including Cliff Walk & Annagassan Trails
The Clogherhead Cliff Walk and the Annagassan Walking Trails are to get a much needed upgrade. They are among the main projects to benefit from a Government allocation of 140,000 euros for County Louth announced today by Dara Calleary, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. There is…
From Raft Race to All-Ireland Championships: Inver Colpa Caps Off a Winning Summer
Drogheda’s Inver Colpa Rowing Club is ready to compete at the All-Ireland Championships this weekend, capping off a busy and highly successful summer on the water and in the community. The club’s season was filled with a series of high-profile events, including the popular Drogheda Raft Race, which raised much-needed funds for both the rowing…
Community Win: Marymount National School and Parents Secure Vital Resources for Students
Marymount National School has secured a major increase in Special Needs Assistant (SNA) support for its mainstream classes, rising from 2.5 SNAs to four. The news comes after a successful appeal to the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), marking a significant win for the school community. The decision follows months of sustained effort by…