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Level 9 course offers mix of online and campus-based learning Dublin City University Business School has partnered with Drogheda Institute of Further Education (DIFE) for a new Level 9 Graduate Certificate Management (Operations and Supply Chain), aimed at professionals who want to upskill in process efficiency, leadership, and logistics planning. Ireland’s supply chain sector is…

The popular Lú Festival of Light returns for its fourth spectacular year, lighting up Drogheda from 24th to 27th October. A vibrant celebration of ancient mythology, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. Inspired by Ireland’s legendary tales, the 2025 edition will bring to life powerful stories from Cú Chulainn & Ferdia, The Morrigan,…

Fianna Fáil Councillor Seán Kelly was elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council for 2025-2026 at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting at County Hall, Dundalk. Cllr Kelly was nominated for the role by Cllr Andrea McKevitt and seconded by outgoing Cathaoirleach, Cllr Kevin Callan. He was elected ahead of Sinn Féin Cllr Eric Donovan,…

Each year, the people of Drogheda honour Saint Oliver Plunkett with a solemn and vibrant procession through the town. But this year’s celebration holds special significance, marking 400 years since his birth, 50 years since his canonisation, and 100 years of the Knights of Saint Columbanus in Drogheda. To commemorate this momentous anniversary, a wide-ranging…

  There’s lots happening this weekend in Duleek and all of it of the good old-fashioned fun variety. Here’s what’s in store: Saturday, June 21st Free Treasure Hunt starting at 2 pm on the Village Green followed by a Duck Derby on the River Nanny – Pre-order your duck from committee members or via Revolut:…

Drogheda United FC have lost their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Spor and have issued a statement to their supporters, players, staff, volunteers, and the entire Drogheda community, It is with great heartbreak and disbelief that we inform you we have lost our appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. We strongly…

Drogheda and District athletes excelled at the Boyne A.C 5K road race with the very best of sportsmanship everywhere to be seen at the packed race that started on the road just outside St Oliver Plunket National School on the Ballymakenny Road. Drogheda & District AC had the good fortune of a pause in the…

Caoimhe Kenny (24) from Blackrock County Louth was crowned the 77th Miss Ireland at a spectacular star-studded ceremony at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim on Saturday night.  Caoimhe works as a Buying Assistant for leading Irish retailers Brown Thomas and Arnotts and is also a talented dancer with a passion for ballet, tap, modern dance and acrobatics….

The Drogheda Motor Show returns this Saturday, 21st June, transforming Laurence Street into a high-octane, family-friendly CAR-nival from 10am to 4pm. Everyone’s invited to join this FREE celebration of 15 years of motoring magic in the heart of the town.  With music, magic, motors—and a touch of mystery—this year’s event promises a jam-packed experience like…

In a very wet Tullamore at the weekend, Ace Ac’s Lorcan Forde Dunne broke a long-standing Leinster Championship record in the U18 boys 3000m, running 8:35 to win gold and beat a record that had stood since 1987. It was ACE AC’s sixth individual medal of the weekend.  U17 Chloe Cooney continued her impressive comeback from injury picking up two Leinster medals. She…