Category: News
Roger celebrates his 85th with a new book of poems
Local author, poet, artist and all-round good guy, Roger Hudson celebrated his 85th birthday recently at a gathering of friends and fellow members of the Drogheda Creative Writers group. This was the the first indoor meeting of Drogheda Creative Writers since Covid, so Roger, never one to miss an opportunity, gave the members a sneak…
Mornington artist will paint your wedding live — one lucky couple will get it free!
Mornington Artist Diana Merfeldiene is one of the first Live wedding painters in Ireland. She helps couples to celebrate their marriage and creates the perfect starter piece to their art collection! Creating Art is a unique wedding reception idea! Imagine a real, live piece of art taking shape right in front of your eyes on…
New Podcast series offers refugees in Ireland a chance to tell their own stories
The Drogheda based educational organisation Development Perspectives has launched a series of podcasts which aims to challenge stereotypes and offers refugees settling in Ireland a chance to tell their unique stories. Called ‘Amplifying Voices’ the series was supported by International law firm Fieldfisher, who strive to have a positive impact on the communities in which…
Fun, magic and mayhem at Droichead’s Leanbh Children’s Festival 2021
In association with Flogas, with funding from Creative Ireland Droichead’s annual arts festival for children and families is back! This year’s festival will thrill, engage, excite, create cultural experiences and facilitate learning for young people aged 0-12yrs in Droichead Arts Centre, in Drogheda schools, outdoors and there will be fun, magic and mayhem… DROICHEAD ARTS…
New road linking Laytown and Bettystown officially opened as ‘Tara Road’
New 85-space car park to open next month The new R150 Tara Road – Bóthar na Teamhrach, formerly referred to as the Spine Road, which links Laytown and Bettystown in County Meath, and includes segregated cycling and walking infrastructure, was officially opened yesterday and a new 85-space car park will open in the coming weeks. …
Curry’s Hill transformed by Red Door Project workers
The good people at the Red Door Project have been even busier than usual this month as they have been celebrating Recovery Month. Their work in the community goes far beyond helping people confront their problems with drugs and alcohol. Time after time they have come up with projects that are of great benefit to…
Bus Éireann reintroduces Expressway services in County Louth
Bus Éireann has announced the reintroduction of a number of Expressway services in County Louth from Sunday, 26 September which had been temporarily suspended since May due to Covid-19. ”We are delighted to announce the reintroduction of a number of Expressway services for County Louth,” said Eleanor Farrell, Chief Commercial Officer, Bus Éireann. ”As a…
Drogheda Cottage Market in action this Saturday
Plans already under way for Christmas Cottage Market in Scotch Hall The Drogheda Cottage Market is back in action this Saturday, October 2nd, in St Peters Church Of Ireland Parish Hall from 11.00am to 4.00pm. With over 30 local makers of homegrown, homemade and handcrafted delights and the extension of the market outdoors has been…
Excellent end to season for Neil Culhane
Having performed at his highest level yet for the season and achieving a championship best performance in the Leinster championships, a record that stood for 20 years, Neil Culhane of Ace attended the SIAB Track and Field on Saturday as Irish boys team captain. The Irish team travelled over early Friday morning and returned late…
Have your say on Drogheda’s education needs
City Status Group also call for new National Apprenticeship Office to be located here Ever since Vivian Geiran presented his scoping report to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee in March there has been a sense that Drogheda is on the brink of a bright new future. There can be no doubt that education will have…