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Ballymacan Sheepdog Trials back for their 11th year on Sunday July 13
All roads lead to the Meath townland of Ballymacan near Collon on Sunday July 13, when the Ballymacan Sheepdog Trials return for their 11th year from 11:00 onwards. Always a great day out for all the family, this fundraising event has raised thousands for local charities over the years including the Drogheda Dolls, Meath Women’s Refuge,…
Revenue Commissioner must be given power to collect Derelict Sites Levy — Nash
More than €20 million in levies remains uncollected Louth Labour TD, Ged Nash says the Revenue Commissioner must be given the power to collect the Derelict Sites Levy charged against errant property owners in Louth and elsewhere. Deputy Nash said: “Dereliction has blighted our town and towns up and down the country and for…
Nash challenges Minister to deliver North Drogheda train station
“North Drogheda needs a train station. It needs it now. In fact, it should already be in place” Louth Labour TD Ged Nash has challenged the Minister for Public Transport to work with Irish Rail to deliver a new train station for North Drogheda. In statements on the All-Island Rail Review in the Dáil on…
“€600,000 Increase for Louth County Council to drive better services and infrastructure” — Erin McGreehan TD
Local Property Tax Reform Unlocks €42 Million Boost for Councils Nationwide Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed a major funding boost for Louth County Council under the Government’s Local Property Tax (LPT) reform. From 2026, Louth County Council will benefit from an additional €600,000 each year thanks to changes in how LPT…
Not enough answers from government about Drogheda’s potential – Chamber CEO
Drogheda and District Chamber backs calls on delivery of infrastructure With 7,500 new homes on the Northern Cross Route there are still many questions about whether the capacity is there to provide the essential services such as water, transport and electricity. With a view to finding responses to these questions Drogheda and District Chamber is…
Nash slams government and HSE over crisis in Louth orthodontic services
Louth Labour TD, Ged Nash has slammed the government and the HSE over a growing crisis in providing orthodontist services for children in Louth. Deputy Nash said: “It is clear to me that there is a crisis in Drogheda and Dundalk and across the county, in terms of the provision of orthodontic services for children. …
Network Ireland Louth members learn about using video
Network Ireland Louth members attending the organisation’s June event in the Marcy Hotel were treated to tips and tricks on “Showing up on Video” which was energetically delivered by Helena Mullins. Helena who is a roving reporter for LMFM, and a hospitality manager in the family business, Glen Gat House in Dundalk, offered members practical…
Preview and tips for Thursday’s seven-race card at Bellewstown
Bellewstown Racecourse presents its latest Flat card, complete with seven races, on Thursday evening. The action gets underway at 4.47pm with a maiden contest over the mile before coming to an end at 8.17 with a mile and a half qualifying race. Read on for a full preview of the Bellewstown card, courtesy of BoyleSports,…
Extension of First Home Scheme will allow more people in Louth to buy a home
Louth Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly has said that the expansion of price ceilings in the First Home Scheme means that more people in Louth will be able to buy their own home. She said the increase in price ceilings will make more homes available for purchase with funding from the scheme. “I am delighted…
Bypass and public realm enhancement scheme at Slane gets the green light
After decades of campaigning and many tragic deaths on the N2 and the bridge over the River Boyne, permission has finally been granted for a bypass around the beautiful, but chaotically busy, village of Slane. Today’s news that a planning application for the N2 Slane Bypass and Public Realm Enhancement Scheme has been approved by…