Category: News
Drogheda United issues statement as club faces expulsion from UEFA Conference League
The board of Drogheda United Football Club has confirmed that it has been notified by UEFA that the Drogs are facing expulsion from the UEFA Conference League due to Drogheda United and Silkeborg IF having both qualified for the same competition. In a statement to supporters and friends of the club they say that, despite…
Byrne shocked at conditions in St Joseph’s CBS, raises issue in Dáil
Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne says she was shocked at the conditions she witnessed during a recent visit to St Joseph’s CBS in Drogheda and has raised the urgent need for the inclusion of the school in the Pathfinder Programme for retrofit upgrades. Deputy Byrne said “I was contacted by the school’s climate action officer,…
Social media posts of influx of IPAS centres in Drogheda ill-informed rumour – Comyn
A flood of social media posts alleging an influx of International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) accommodation units in Drogheda town centre has been condemned by Senator Alison Comyn as ill-informed rumour. The Drogheda-based Fianna Fáil rep says she was moved to get the accurate information from the department, as she was sick of the negative…
Landmark Public Art Project to be installed soon at Southgate roundabouts
It has been almost three years in the planning, but a new landmark public art project by Drogheda Tidy Towns consisting of two significant statues is nearing completion and is due to be installed on the Southgate traffic roundabouts shortly. The sculptures have been designed to capture the essence of Southgate as a symbolic gateway,…
Flags raised to celebrate success of Meath beaches in Blue and Green Coast Awards
The blue and green flags are flying once again at Bettystown following the successes of both Bettystown and Mornington beaches at the International Blue Flag and National Green Coast Awards. On Tuesday afternoon The Cathaoirleach of the Laytown/Bettystown Municipal District, Councillor Paddy Meade, was joined by volunteers from the local community and personnel from Meath…
Brendan’s next History and Heritage Walk n Talk on June 18
Community Historian Brendan Matthews will present the next in his popular series of History and Heritage Walk n Talks on Wednesday next, June 18th. Starting at the bottom of Meat-Market Lane in Dyer Street at 7.30pm, Brendan will elaborate on the origins and the fascinating history of Dyer St over the centuries before walking & talking…
Boyne Valley International Film Festival — Call for Submissions for Short Film Bursary
The fourth annual Boyne Valley International Film Festival (BVIFF) is set to take place from the 8-10 August and is currently welcoming applications for their Short Film Bursary. Curated by Frank W. Kelly and Collette Farrell, produced by Droichead Arts Centre in partnership with LOVE Drogheda BIDS, BVIFF creates an environment for filmmakers and audiences…
Oliver Plunkett 400 Exhibition opens at Civic Offices in Fair Street
The Civic Offices on Fair Street were a hive of activity yesterday evening as people gathered to witness two different events, the election of a new mayor and the opening of an exhibition to celebrate the 400th birthday of Saint Oliver Plunkett and the Golden Jubilee of his canonisation. Introducing the event, Director of Services…
Drogheda student wins Merit Award at Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreneur Awards
Drogheda student Max Crinion-Morgan has been named as the winner of the 2025 Cruickshank High Achieving Merit Award and €5,000 at the Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreneur Awards. A second-year student on the BSc (Hons) in General Nursing at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), Max was presented with his award at a ceremony in TUD Blanchardstown,…
Comyn champions motorhome facility to boost Drogheda tourism
Potential to bring up to €175,000 per week into local economy Senator Alison Comyn is urging Louth County Council to fast-track a practical and low-cost plan to develop a motorhome and tour bus facility at Merchant’s Quay, Drogheda which she says has the potential to bring up to €175,000 per week into the local economy….