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Louth Mavericks to host charity game against Italian all-stars
The Louth Mavericks American football team will be hosting a charity fundraising match against a team of Italian all-star players in DkIT on Saturday September 25. The Italian team is part of the Charity Bowl League, comprised of Italian all-star players from around the Italian American football leagues. The match will be the showpiece of…
Guide to what’s happening in the Drogheda area, August 19 -25
Wednesday August 18th Heritage Week Walk & Talk – Led by Brendan Matthews. Meet in Murdock’s car park, beside the Garda Station 7.30pm. Thursday August 19th Farmers Market –– Rock Farm, Slane (C15 FNP4) 11am – 4pm. Food and Craft stalls Heritage Week Talk – “The Life and Times of the Tumalti Brothers” by Brendan Matthews in the…
Man asks council to act after numerous crashes on same stretch of road
Fears that someone will be killed if nothing is done After eight crashes on the same stretch of road at Tubberfin near Donore in the last two years, two of them in the space of three days last week, a local man has written to Meath County Council asking them to do something before someone is…
Moneymore After School Club in danger of closure due to funding cut
The sound of children’s laughter rang out along the Boyne Valley yesterday afternoon at Oldbridge. It was a joy to hear it. This is the place where the famous battle was fought in 1690 – you know the one, the Battle of the Boyne, it’s often referred to as the most decisive battle in European…
Gardaí investigating aggravated burglary at Clogherhead
Gardaí are investigating what they describe as “an aggravated burglary” that occurred at a residential property on Callystown Road, Clogherhead, shortly before 7:30pm last night, Monday 16th August 2021. A sokesperson told Drogheda Life that a male juvenile in his teens was treated for injuries at the scene but nothing is understood to have been taken during…
Cathaoirleach Pio Smith launches 2021 Gum Litter Campaign
The Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Councillor Pio Smith, has officially re-launched the Gum Litter Taskforce’s (GLT) after a break last year because of Covid. The GLT is an environmental initiative that was established in 2007 to create awareness among people about the need to reduce the litter from chewing gum and to dispose of it…
Live Events returning to Droichead Arts Centre in September
Treats in store for music and literature lovers Droichead Arts Centre has announced that live events are set are to resume in their Stockwell Street theatre space on September the fourth. The popular concert series “SOLO: Home from Home” is to return to its live in-person format having been moved online for the past couple…
Keep on “Looking for Local” says Enterprise boss
Supporting local businesses works for everyone The Louth Local Enterprise Office is encouraging people and businesses to continue supporting local – just like they did during the height of the pandemic. “From Drogheda to Omeath and everywhere in between, small businesses are the beating heart of our local economy” said Louth County Council’s Head of…
Community groups and Charities invited to apply for Aldi Grants
Over 150 €500 bursary grants to be distributed nationally in 2021 Charities and Community Groups across County Louth are this week being invited to apply for funding through Aldi’s 2021 Community Grants programme. Aldi will distribute more than 150 €500 bursary grants nationally through the programme to local charities and community organisations that contribute vital…
Nine All-Ireland medals for Boyne AC at Track & Field Championships
The first two days of the All Ireland Track & Field Championships 2021 took place recently, with seven Boyne AC athletes in action who between them brought home nine medals. Having all qualified for the national competition by finishing in the top three of their provincial championships only a few weeks ago, these young athletes…