Category: News
Aura Leisure Wins Two Top National Safety Awards
The Aura Holohan Group, Ireland’s largest leisure provider and operator of Aura Drogheda, Aura Dundalk, and DKIT Sport, has won two major honours at the 2025 NISO/NISG All-Ireland Safety Awards held in Killarney earlier this month. The group received the prestigious Exceptional High Achiever Award — presented to only 29 organisations across Ireland — along…
Pre-Loved & Prosecco Pop-Up Fashion Night to Support Drogheda Women & Children’s Refuge
A touch of sparkle, a glass of prosecco, and a whole lot of heart — that’s what’s promised at the upcoming Pre-Loved & Prosecco Pop-Up Fashion Night, hosted by the Drogheda Women & Children’s Refuge this November. The event will bring together sustainability, style, and community spirit, giving high-end pre-loved fashion a second life while…
€500,000 Allocated for Boyne Greenway North Bank Development
The Boyne Greenway North Bank in County Louth has received €500,000 in funding through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) — a major boost for one of the area’s most anticipated recreational projects. Announcing the news, Fine Gael Councillor Ejiro O’Hare said the investment will have a lasting impact on the region. “This is more…
Standing Ovations at ‘Amazing Concert’ in St Peter’s Church for Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre
By Seamie Briscoe The Morriston RFC Male Choir from Wales finished their Irish Concert Tour recently when they performed for a packed audience in St Peters Church of Ireland in Drogheda with the Drogheda Male Voice Choir and local International Soprano, Amie Dyer. The proceeds of this “Amazing Concert” went to the Gary Kelly Cancer…
Justice Minister Condemns ‘Criminal Attack’ on Drogheda IPAS Centre
A Garda investigation is underway after what has now been confirmed as a criminal attack on an IPAS centre in Drogheda on Friday night. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said fireworks were thrown into the building, causing a fire that left several residents in hospital and 28 people without accommodation. “I condemn the criminal attack…
Drogheda Dad Aaron Murray Named Louth’s Lidl Carer of the Year
A Drogheda father, Aaron Murray, has been named Lidl Carer of the Year for Louth, recognising his extraordinary dedication to his family and the care he provides to his three children. Aaron received the award this morning at Lidl Dundalk, where he was presented with the honour by the store manager and representatives from Family…
Louth Celebrates Five Gold Medals in 2025 SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards
County Louth has reaffirmed its strong community and environmental spirit, winning five Gold Medals in the 2025 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition, announced last Friday at Croke Park. The Gold Medal winners are Blackrock, Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee, and Dromiskin, with Dromiskin also taking the County Award. Tallanstown and Carlingford received Silver Medals, while Knockbridge earned a…
Highlanes Gallery
Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery, which opened in 2006, is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading visual art spaces. Serving the North East region, it features national and international temporary exhibitions, as well as works from the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection, a remarkable collection dating from the mid-18th century. The gallery is housed in the former…
Boann Distillery Named Family Food and Drink Producer of the Year
Drogheda’s own Boann Distillery, located in Bryanstown, has been named Family Food and Drink Producer of the Year at the 2025 Family Business Awards, recognising the Cooney family’s outstanding contribution to Irish craftsmanship, innovation, and enterprise. The Family Business Awards celebrate Ireland’s most exceptional family-run enterprises — those setting new benchmarks for excellence while making…
“Caution Urged on PTSB Sale Proposal” says TD Ged Nash
Labour’s Finance spokesperson, Deputy Ged Nash TD, has urged the Government to proceed with “absolute caution” on any proposed sale of Permanent TSB (PTSB), warning against a repeat of past mistakes in Ireland’s banking sector. Deputy Nash said the announcement by PTSB represents the logical conclusion of the current Government’s policy to return State-owned banks…