Category: News
Senator Keogan slams 13-year wait for child psychology appointments
Senator Sharon Geogan is demanding that a full time child psychologist is provided for the East Meath and Duleek areas as a matter of urgency. She has vowed that this will be one of her top priorities going forward. The Duleek based Senator was highly critical of the disclosure yesterday that children around the country…
New Changing Cabins Announced for Clogherhead and Templetown Beaches
Two local beaches popular with sea swimmers are to get new double changing cabins. Over €20,000 has been allocated to pay for badly needed amenities at the blue flag Port beach Clogherhead and at Shelling Hill beach,Templetown. There has been a massive rise in the number of people sea swimming in the northeast since Covid. The Little Stand…
Drogheda marks 100 years of remembrance at Mary Street Cenotaph
By Paul Murphy Remembrance is not a single day in the calendar but a living act of respect passed from one generation to the next, the Mayor of Drogheda Cllr Michelle Hall told a gathering at Mary Street in Drogheda on Saturday to mark the centenary of the unveiling of the Cenotaph there. In a…
Six National Wins for Kidkast at the Dance Awards Ireland
Kidkast Drogheda Theatre School is celebrating a major milestone after winning six national honours at the Dance Awards Ireland, held on October 25th in the Mansion House, Dublin. The ceremony, which gathered leading figures from across Ireland’s performing arts scene, recognised excellence, creativity, and leadership in dance. For Kidkast, it was a night that highlighted…
It’s Back! Youth Connect Fest 2026 Invites Drogheda Clubs and Services to Take Part!
Saturday, 7th February 2026, will once again host a showcase of activities for children and young people in Drogheda, organised by the SICAP Network of Youth Services for Drogheda. The event will take place from 2pm to 5pm at the Barbican Centre. Youth Connect Fest aims to link young people with the wide range of…
Eleven men arrested in Ireland on international warrants for serious crimes
Gardaí have arrested 11 men wanted for serious offences in other countries following a three-day operation carried out between 3 and 5 November 2025. The targeted action, led by the Garda Extradition Unit with support from the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, focused on individuals sought for crimes including attempted murder, drug supply, kidnapping,…
Contract terminated with provider of George’s Street IPAS Centre after Halloween fire
The Government has terminated its contract with the provider of the IPAS Centre in George’s Street that was set on fire on Halloween. The Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan informed local Labour TD Ged Nash of the decision in reply to a written Dail parliamentary question. It emerged that the owner was informed of the decision on October 29 last…
Motorists warned to take care as flooding hits parts of Drogheda
Motorists in the Drogheda area have been warned to be extremely careful about flooding caused by high tides. Wellington Quay, the North and Merchants Quays plus Ship Street and the Marsh- Mornington Roads are among the areas which have been badly affected. The warning came from local councillors after two motorists had to be rescued…
16 Motorists Caught Driving Without Insurance in Louth Garda Crackdown
On Thursday, a total of sixteen motorists were caught on the roads across County Louth driving with no insurance. It was part of a day-long crackdown by the Garda’s Road Policing Unit in the county and all those caught breaking the law are now facing prosecution. The Gardai said:” Divisional Road Policing Units from Dundalk…
Scotch Hall Turns 20: Two Decades at the Heart of Drogheda
There aren’t many places in Drogheda that everyone knows quite like Scotch Hall. For twenty years, it’s been part of the town’s heartbeat, a place to meet friends, grab a coffee, and make memories big and small. Since opening in November 2005, Scotch Hall has stood proudly at the centre of Drogheda’s retail and social…