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The average price of a house in County Louth is €340,000 and €378,000 in Meath. There is a €38,000 gap in the cost of  homes between the two counties, the latest CSO figures confirm.   The cost of a new home nationally increased by 7.8% in the year to June. It stayed the same in…

A cheque for €3,420 raised in memory of legendary Drogheda musician, the late Anthony “Stoney” Burke has been presented to the Oncology unit of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.   The money was raised at a memorial concert featuring an army of local bands and musicians in McHugh’s on Bank Holiday Monday last.   There…

Uisce Éireann crews are currently working to repair a major water main burst in Ardee that is affecting the local supply. James O’Hagan of Uisce Éireann has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible. “We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage and we…

The Garda Community Engagement Team will be at St Peter’s Plaza in West Street today (Wednesday). If there is anything you wish to talk to them about feel free to call into them at their van.   They had a great response engaging with the public over the last day or two, meeting the business community…

Louth County Council, in partnership with Sector 3 Solutions, has launched Active Louth Online Surveys to gather local views on outdoor recreation, sports facilities and play opportunities across the county. Residents can take part in four short surveys, available on the council’s website, social media channels, or by emailing activelouth@louthcoco.ie. To ensure as many voices as possible are…

Drogheda Classical Music has unveiled its new season, promising to bring world-class talent to the town from September 2025 to April 2026. The season features a stellar lineup, including the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, New York Times-acclaimed pianist Daniel Lebhardt, and star soprano  Claudia Boyle. The 2025/26 season opens with a bang on Friday, 12th September,…

Presidential hopeful Catherine Connolly is scheduled to visit Drogheda for a public event at the Droichead Arts Centre on Wednesday, 27th August, at 3pm. The event will feature an interview with Connolly, followed by an audience Q&A session. The discussion will be moderated by well-known broadcaster and journalist Vincent Browne. According to local organiser Bobby…

A local florist, Ronaldo’s Flowers, was thrilled to announce it has been named a finalist in the highly acclaimed KFS Florist of the Year Awards 2025. This prestigious award is widely recognised as one of the most significant honours in the floristry industry across Ireland and the UK. Owner and lead designer, Ilze, expressed immense…

Have you got a big mattress and couch cluttering up your home that you want to get rid of? Well now is your chance – Louth County Council will host its annual Mattress & Couch Amnesty to help residents dispose of bulky items free of charge this weekend. It will be held at Drogheda V @ W Civic Amenity Centre on…