Category: News
Beloved Bettystown shop Pat’s Centra reopens three years after fire
One of the most popular shops in East Meath has re-opened after being closed for three and a half years following a fire. Pat’s Centra Supermarket was officially back in business on Thursday in Bettystown Square and the great man Pat Boshell, the owner, was there to proudly open the doors of the new premises….
Bettystown Could Get a New Train Station – Feasibility Study Approved!
Fine Gael Councillor Sharon Tolan Welcomes Commitment from NTA to Conduct Feasibility Study on New Bettystown Train Station Fine Gael Councillor Sharon Tolan has today welcomed a formal commitment from the National Transport Authority (NTA) to initiate a feasibility study into the provision of a new train station for Bettystown. The announcement follows ongoing engagement…
Two men remanded in custody after late-night court hearing over Halloween IPAS centre fire
Two men have appeared before a special late-night sitting of Drogheda District Court charged in connection with the fire at an IPAS accommodation centre on George’s Street, Drogheda, on Halloween night. The hearing took place at 9pm on Thursday evening. One of the men is from Bettystown, while the other is from Ardee. Both are…
Turkey Prices Set to Rise After Second Bird Flu Outbreak in Ireland
The price of turkeys this Christmas are expected to rise after a second break of bird flu in the country. The latest incident was reported at a turkey farm near Kells in County Meath yesterday. It follows the discovery of the disease at another farm in Carlow, a few days ago. The presence of avian…
Arrests Made Following Halloween Fire at Drogheda IPAS Centre
Two men have been arrested over the Halloween arson attack on the IPAS centre in George’s Street, Drogheda. One was arrested on Wednesday night, and the other this morning (Thursday). It is understood both suspects are aged in their twenties. One is being held under the Criminal Damage Act 1991, while the other is being…
New Rules to Support Up to 40-Home Developments Announced for Louth
Two Louth Government TDs have welcomed new measures that will allow builders to develop new wastewater treatment facilities in collaboration with Uisce Eireann for smaller housing developments of up to 40 homes. Both Erin McGreehan and Paula Butterly said it will help speed up housing completions in the county. Deputy McGreehan of Fianna Fail said:…
Garda National Bureau Makes Two Arrests in North East Crime Investigation
Gardai have arrested two people over organised crime in the County Louth area. It is understood both are in their forties and have connections with Drogheda. They were detained on Wednesday and are being questioned at Garda stations in Dublin. Both have links to Robbie Lawlor, the notorious hitman who was shot dead in Belfast in April,2020…
Mayor’s Morning Walk Turns Heartwarming on Termonfeckin Beach
A morning walk turned into a moment to remember for Mayor of Drogheda, Michelle Hall, when she came across a baby seal stranded on Termonfeckin Beach last week. Out just after 7am, Mayor Hall spotted the young seal alone on the sand and was about to call for help — but then, to her surprise,…
“Somebody Knows Who It Is” – Senator Comyn Urges Public to Help Gardaí After Drogheda Arson Attack
A new appeal for anyone with information about the Drogheda IPAS Centre arson attack has been made by Senator Alison Comyn in the Seanad. She said, “I am not going to comment on the vile creature who carried out the attack. It is the subject of a Garda investigation, and I want to let that happen. “Somebody…
Families Rehomed After Drogheda IPAS Centre Fire as Community Steps Up to Help
The 28 asylum seekers left homeless after the arson attack on the IPAS centre in Drogheda have been moved to alternative accommodation. They were transferred to two different locations in the greater Drogheda area. Arrangements were also made by Louth County Council and Dept of Justice officials so that all the children affected got to their…