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Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July 2025, sees the fifth Louth Plein Air Art Festival taking artists painting outdoors around the beautiful coastal scenes, heritage sites, towns and villages in County Louth.  Looking forward to embracing the rural charm that is Anaverna House in Ravensdale on Saturday 5th July and for the first time we…

Pupils from Réalt na Mara Boys’ National School, in Donacarney, Mornington took part in a special Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Juniors education day at Laytown Strand on Monday of this week.   Over 100 primary school children got to go behind the scenes at the famous beach racecourse where the annual race meeting takes place…

It was another brilliant night for Boyne AC at Claremont Stadium in Navan last night. With warm, still air and golden evening light, it felt more like southern Europe than Ireland. The memories will live on for a long time. Boyne AC athletes  were full of energy, determination, and team spirit, from the youngest to the…

SIPTU representatives and Bus Éireann management are to meet to discuss the adverse impact anti-social incidents are having on transport services in the Drogheda area, following a marked increase in problems, particularly at the town’s main bus depot.  SIPTU Organiser, Andrew Quigley, said: “SIPTU members in Drogheda have raised serious concerns relating to anti-social behaviour, in…

Gardaí attached to the Balbriggan Economic Crime Unit have charged ten (10) individuals in relation to alleged money laundering offences contrary to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act, 2010. This forms part of ongoing investigations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region North Division targeting a web of laundering money, believed to be directly…

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation is to team up with Drogheda United FC to deliver a “Beyond the Ball” community youth project aimed at creating opportunities for 14-18 olds to participate in weekly sports sessions, training, and leadership qualifications throughout the summer holidays. Many of the young people participating in this programme, which is funded by…

Louth County Council is offering a Small Business Support Scheme for 2025, aimed at assisting businesses with an annual commercial rates demand of €5,000 or less. To be eligible, a business must have a commercial rates bill not exceeding €5,000. All commercial rates due, including any arrears and the Property Entry Levy, must be paid…

The Neutrality Roadshow which has been touring Ireland, hosting community discussions about the dangers to Irish neutrality if the government dismantles the Triple Lock, is coming to Drogheda on July 2. The “Triple Lock” mechanism guarantees that no more than 12 Irish soldiers can be sent into battle zones without the permission of the government,…

The Boyne Valley Trails Walking Festival returns in September, giving walkers the chance to experience the beauty, heritage, and culture of the beautiful Boyne Valley region in Ireland’s Ancient East. Expert guides will offer adventure like no other, exploring the Boyne Valley including the Boyne Camino and other hikes, through to guided history and mythology walks,…

Thousands of people turned out on Saturday to enjoy a fun and sun-filled day on Bettystown beach as the 22nd annual National Sandcastle Competition transformed the coastline into a vibrant celebration of sand art. Participants of all ages built everything from grand castles to playful sea creatures, drawing admiration from spectators and judges alike. Organisers…