Category: News
Munster asks government to consider tourism voucher scheme
Sinn Féin’s proposal would give €200 to every adult and €100 for every child to ensure that everyone can have a holiday this year Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson for Tourism Spokesperson, Sport and Media local TD Imelda Munster, has written to the Ministers for Finance and Tourism, asking them to consider the introduction of a voucher…
Drogheda review ‘a step in the right direction’ says Nash
“A wake-up call for national and local government” Labour TD Ged Nash has said that the publication of the Department of Justice led review is a step in the right direction for Drogheda and that implementation of its 73 recommendations can transform the area. “This is an initiative that was first advocated by me and…
Drogheda Report highlights lack of leadership and youth facilities
“We can get Drogheda back on its feet again – the lack so far has been the leadership” The author of a report on gang violence and the widespread drug problems in Drogheda has made scathing comments about the lack of leadership and facilities for young people locally. “We can get Drogheda back on its feet…
Drogheda 10k going virtual this year
The May bank holiday weekend has always been a hugely busy and exciting time for Drogheda 10k organising committee as the hugely popular road race took over the streets of Drogheda. The weather, the music, the hype, it’s always been such a buzz, which was really missed last year. They are going to go with…
A perfect storm for Drogheda or another wasted opportunity?
Recent developments in various sectors have combined to create a “perfect storm” for Drogheda which, if properly managed, could be hugely beneficial to those of us lucky enough to be living and working on the banks of the Boyne. Dublin Port has recently said they are approaching maximum capacity and is considering building a new…
Sports stars to share fitness secrets with Drogheda school children
Irish world boxing champion Kellie Harrington and track and field Olympian, David Gillick will be coming online to homes and schools throughout Drogheda and beyond over the coming months until the summer holidays begin. Joining the Fyffes Fit Squad team, Kellie and David will share their approach to exercise and fitness in a 12-week programme…
LoveDrogheda Virtual AGM
The LoveDrogheda Business Improvement District is inviting all rate payers in the BID zone to attend their Annual General Meeting 2021 which takes place online on Wednesday 28th April at 7pm. Any rate payer who wishes to (virtually) attend must register by emailing trevor@lovedrogheda.ie by close of business on Friday 23rd April. A full…
Good Friday Way of the Cross happening online due to Covid
Each Good Friday morning the annual ecumenical way of the cross takes place in Drogheda but this year this cannot happen due to the Coronavirus. Like so many other events this year, the Good Friday events will this year take place on line streaming on the social media accounts and the St. Peter’s Parish website. The…
Paycheck Plus one of the best places in Ireland to work — it’s official!
Anne Reilly and her team at Paycheck Plus are no strangers to picking up business awards but usually they are in the sector they specialise in, payroll outsource services. Recently though, they won an award that is open to companies in any sector when they were announced as one of the best small workplaces in…
Councillor calls for clampdown on anti-social behaviour at Old Abbey
Council dragging their feet says Joanna Byrne For the past five years two local volunteers, Eugene Brannigan and John Bannon, have being carrying out sterling work to bring the once neglected Old Abbey in Drogheda’s historic West End back to a presentable condition as befits one of the town’s heritage gems. But in recent months…