Category: News
Housing Crisis: House Prices Rise in Louth And East Meath as Union Warns on Construction Labour Shortages
The price of an average second-hand three-bed semi in County Louth has jumped by almost 10% in the past year, according to the latest national survey by Real Estate Alliance. The average price now stands at €310,000 across the county – up 9.7% year-on-year and 0.8% in the past three months. Homes are selling quickly,…
“Two Pillars of Drogheda Unite”: Football Club and Hospital Announce Health Collaboration
Drogheda United have announced a new collaboration with Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, bringing together two of the town’s biggest institutions to promote health, well-being, and community spirit. The partnership will focus on joint initiatives around injury prevention, fitness, mental health awareness, and wider community health campaigns. Plans include collaborations on charity matches, health fairs,…
Dublin Zoo Leads the Way with ISL Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Visitors
Dublin Zoo has become the first zoo in Ireland to provide Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreted videos for deaf and hard of hearing visitors, available through QR codes across the site. The initiative, launched this week in collaboration with Chime, the national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, coincided with International Week of…
Louth Schools Urged to Support Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Schools across Louth are being asked to support children living in poverty by registering for Ireland’s most loved Christmas appeal. Team Hope, the charity that delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children across Africa and Eastern Europe, has launched its 15th annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Families, schools, employers, and community groups are encouraged to get involved this…
Council Serves Derelict Sites Notice on Drogheda Chemical Manure Co. Property
Louth County Council has confirmed to Sinn Féin representatives Joanna Byrne TD and Cllr Debbie McCole that the owners of the Drogheda Chemical Manure Co. property on the Marsh Road have been served with a Derelict Sites Notice. The property will now be entered onto the Derelict Sites Register, market valued, and hit with a…
Community Invited to Shape Louth’s Future in Development Plan Consultation
Notice of Intention to review the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 and to prepare a new Louth County Development Plan 2027-2033 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 11(1) of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) of the intention of Louth County Council to commence its review of the existing Louth County Development…
National Women’s Enterprise Day to Bring Inspiration and Networking to Drogheda
emale entrepreneurs and business owners from across Louth and Meath will gather at The Monasterboice Inn on Thursday, 16th October for National Women’s Enterprise Day 2025. Running from 9am to 2.30pm, the event promises a day filled with keynote speakers, panel discussions, practical insights, and networking opportunities — all designed to support women at every…
13,733 Louth Households to Benefit as Fuel Allowance Scheme Begins
Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed the commencement of this year’s Fuel Allowance scheme, confirming that 13,733 households in Louth will benefit from the payment. The scheme, which begins today, has been expanded to allow more households to qualify ahead of the winter season. Nationwide, 410,000 households are set to receive the allowance, aimed…
Drogheda Vacancy Task Force Welcomes West Gate House Funding but Urges Wider Action
The Drogheda Vacancy and Dereliction Task Force has welcomed the awarding of funding under the THRIVE (Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme) for works on West Gate House and the adjoining site at the entrance to Narrow West Street. The group, which has long campaigned for action on vacancy and dereliction in Drogheda, described the…
South West Drogheda Residents Demand Action from Meath County Council
Residents living in the Meath side of Drogheda have launched a petition calling for urgent action from Meath County Council, citing years of neglect, poor infrastructure, and a lack of accountability. The petition, started by local resident Paul Reidy, highlights how Drogheda — Ireland’s largest town — suffers from a unique governance problem, being split…