Uisce Éireann has advised that essential works on the water network in North Drogheda will cause a planned outage affecting customers in parts of Yellowbatter and Moneymore this Thursday, 30 October. The works are scheduled to take place from 10am to 4pm, and customers in Patrick Street, Glenmore Drive, Nuns Walk, Bredin Street, Stoney Lane,…
Owners of historic buildings and structures in Louth are being encouraged to apply for funding under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026, launched this week by Minister for Housing James Browne TD and Minister of State for Heritage Christopher O’Sullivan TD. The scheme offers grants of up to €200,000 for projects that conserve and protect…
More than €5.6 million in government funding has helped bring 103 previously vacant or derelict homes back into use across Louth. The figures were released by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, as part of the latest update on the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. Since the scheme’s launch in July 2022,…
Homeowners across Louth and Meath are being urged to revalue their homes before the November 7th deadline, as rising property prices could mean higher Local Property Tax (LPT) bills next year. According to tax experts at Orbitus, fears are growing nationwide that the surge in house prices since 2021 will push many into higher LPT…
As Storm Amy marked the start of Ireland’s 2025/26 storm season last week, thousands of homes were left without power or water — and experts are warning that now is the time for Irish homeowners to get prepared before the next storm hits. Storm damage remains one of the most common — and costly —…
Louth Councillor Rachel Kerley has called on Government to introduce new supports for first-time buyers purchasing second-hand homes, warning that current housing policy is leaving many young people at a disadvantage. While acknowledging the success of the Help to Buy Scheme in assisting buyers of new builds, Cllr Kerley said it fails to reflect the…
