
Category: News

Young man dies in single vehicle collision near Drogheda
Gardaà in Drogheda are appealing for witnesses following a single car fatal traffic collision in Drogheda last night, 26th August 2021. The collision occurred on the Carstown Road shortly before 11pm when the car left the road and struck a tree. The driver and sole occupant of the car, a 29-year-old man, was pronounced dead at…

Bellewstown, Brass Band Brunch, Beach Volleyball and Bingo — your guide to what’s on in the Drogheda area
Wednesday August 25th Horse Racing – Bellewstown Races – First race 4.20pm Gaelic Football – Naomh Martin v St Patrick’s – Monasterboice 7.30pm Live Music – Odd Mollies Summer Festival with Adam Fallon, Doors open 5pm  Thursday August 26th             Farmers Market –– Rock Farm, Slane (C15 FNP4 ) 11am – 4pm. Food and Craft stalls…

Disruption to water supply in Donore Road Industrial Estate and surrounding areas today
Irish Water in partnership with Louth County Council is carrying out essential hydrant replacement works today in Donore Road Industrial Estate and surrounding areas. While works are ongoing customers in the Donore Road Industrial Estate and Matthews Lane will experience water outages, while surrounding areas of Platin Road, Bryanstown, Sunnyside, Dublin Road, Marian Park and…

Countdown to BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition begins
Entries close for on 27th September, entry fees waived for the virtual 2022 exhibition Drogheda has a proud record in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) which is renowned nationally and internationally as a brilliant platform for young people to showcase their STEM ideas. Students are now being invited to turn their creative…

Bellewstown to honour Barney Curley with special race
All monies raised to go to Curley’s charity Direct Aid for Africa Bellewstown Racecourse is to host a special race on Thursday September 30 in memory of Barney Curley who passed away in May this year and who was so closely associated with the County Meath track after he pulled off one of the greatest…

Drogheda needs to up its game to utilise our wonderful heritage
Drogheda needs to up its game and start using the beautiful built heritage left to us by previous generations to attract more visitors and to make it a more pleasant place to live. Last week was National Heritage Week but, despite the fact that Drogheda is one of the most heritage rich towns/cities in the…

100X Expressway passengers urged to book seats in advance
Bus Éireann is reminding people that we are approaching a very busy time of year as schools and colleges are starting to reopen and public transport continues to operate at 75% capacity. To avoid disappointment for passengers travelling on their Expressway intercity services, they are advising passengers to book a ticket in advance on expressway.ie to guarantee…

Get Fresh Catering seek Catering Assistant and Chef
Get Fresh Catering are now recruiting for the above positions to join our team in providing Catering Services at the following location. Chef for the Drogheda Area: The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the canteen. Menu Planning, Organizing Schedules and keeping our Clients and Students Happy. Catering Assistant…

Harty’s Cottage development will increase congestion on the Ballymakenny Road – Callan
The failure to deliver the Northern Cross Route, which was designed to take traffic away from Drogheda and at the same time provide land for housing and other development, is beginning to have severe implications for the development of the town. A case in point is the proposed development on the two acre site behind…

Stamullen is home to one of world’s biggest role playing games companies
Cubicle 7 Entertainment credits support from Meath LEOÂ The Chief Executive of Cubicle 7 Entertainment, Dominic McDowall, says the company which he established in Stamullen three years ago is now one of the biggest role playing games companies in the World and has thanked Meath Local Enterprise Office for their support in getting the business…