Category: News
National Bike Week events point out flaws in Drogheda’s roads
This is National Bike Week and as someone who has recently rediscovered two wheeled, self-propelled transport, I decided to get involved in any local activities I could. Last Sunday I joined members of the Drogheda Cycling group on a sociable cycle out the old Slane road to the Obelisk Bridge, up to Oldbridge House for…
Local food producers make it to Blas na hÉireann finals
Eleven food producers from County Louth have made it through to the finals of the Blas na hÉireann 2021 and the countdown is on for the awards weekend which will take place virtually again this year on October 2nd. The awards, which this year attracted a record number of entries from producers right across the…
Young people invited to free music workshops at Boomerang
The Basement Sounds Music Programme at Boomerang Youth Service has announced that it is organising free “Taster” workshops running all next week for anyone between the ages of 12 and 18 with an interest in music. Whether its guitar, songwriting or DJing you’re into or if you simply want to join in a Jam session,…
A bigger role for Drogheda in 2021 Púca Halloween Festival
This year of all years we need something to divert us, so it was good to hear from Failte Ireland that the Púca Festival is returning and even better news that Drogheda is to have a greater role in the festival of Halloween mischief this year. Which is only fitting really, because mischief is one…
Local duo combine talents to produce unique Drogheda calendar
Two Drogheda men, lifelong friends who have known each other since their early childhood have combined their talents, one an artist and the other a poet, to produce a unique local calendar for 2022. According to Hugo Duncan ‘Old pals are always the best’ and these words certainly apply to Drogheda natives Ged McMahon and…
James wins Texaco Children’s Art Competition prize for fifth time
Five other Drogheda students win Special Merit Awards A Drogheda 16- year old, James Moonan, has just won his fith prize in the prestigious Texaco Children’s Art Competition by topping the same category of as he did last year and in 2019. He also won second prize in 2018 and a Special Merit Award in 2017! James is…
Irish Water response to complaints about odours inadequate says EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has told Irish Water that it’s responses to recent public complaints about odours from the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) on the Marsh Road are inadequate and do not properly address the specific concerns raised. They have alsoo instructed Irish Water to take all steps necessary to ensure that the Drogheda WWTP…
Bishop seeks Minister’s assistance to keep Addiction Support Network open
Last October FASN applied for funding to keep its level of service going but received just a fraction of what it needed to run projects across the North East Bishop Michael Router is seeking an urgent meeting with Minister Frank Feighan in a bid to prevent the closure of Louth’s Family Addiction Support Network (FASN). He…
Kelly’s new courses using arts and drama to promote equality for all
We hear a lot these days about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and how important it is in all our lives but Drogheda woman Kelly Kierans (pictured above) is a keen advocate for STEAM which adds Arts as a vital part the mix. Kelly is really passionate about the important role that arts…
Boyne AC in winning form – North and South
With road races back in full swing, four of the senior members of Boyne AC made the short journey to Ardee recently for the Seamie Weldon Memorial 5k. A capacity crowd saw runners from far and wide take the new route around the outskirts of the town, taking in a couple of tough hills along…