Senator Alison Comyn was humbled and honoured to be mentioned as a possible Presidential candidate after her name was publicly mentioned by senior people in Fianna Fail. The speculation about her was rife on Newstalk Radio and it appeared to be coming from Fianna Fail sources. Government insiders say The Toiseach Micheal Martin has been very impressed by her performance in…
The new CEO of Louth County Council David Conway had a busy time in Drogheda this week. He visited the Old Abbey to inspect the wonderful work carried out by local volunteers and community champions John Bannon and Eugene Brannigan over the past few years to completely transform the area. Mr Conway congratulated both…
Although usually classed as a winter sport, Boyne Hockey’s budding players took advantage of the warm weather, soaking up the sunshine during the club’s annual summer camp. The week-long camp was led by senior coaches and rookies, who focused on teaching and developing key hockey skills and drills. To add extra fun and a competitive…
The ESB is to invest 90 million euros in Drogheda over the next five years to facilitate the housing needs of the town. It also mean the area will have a future proofed electricity network that will last 30 years. Details of the investment were given to local Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly at a meeting with…
It was a brilliant day of darts for a brilliant cause! A huge well done to Paul McGauley, who recently dropped by the Oncology Unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda to present an incredible cheque for €4,200 to NECRET. This amazing amount was raised at his annual darts tournament, held in loving…
Another downtown Drogheda pub is up for sale following the recent purchase of Gleesons in West Street. This time it is The Punt, in Fair Street and auctioneer Sherry Fitzgerald Lannon,Shop Street, has it on the market with a price of €495,000. The bar is a 7 Day family run licensed premises with a…
Ged Nash is demanding the Government start treating school secretaries and caretakers with a bit of respect. These key members of all school staff are due to take strike action on August 28 next. It is bad news for parents because teachers are unlikely to pass their official pickets. They are deeply unhappy about a lack of…
One of the most colourful events of the year the Droghda Credit Union Cille’s Colour Run is returning for the fourth year in a row. The idea is for families to run, walk or stroll the 5k trek in mad wonderful colours for a bit of fun and to put a smile on everyone’s faces. It…
The Clogherhead Cliff Walk and the Annagassan Walking Trails are to get a much needed upgrade. They are among the main projects to benefit from a Government allocation of 140,000 euros for County Louth announced today by Dara Calleary, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. There is…
Drogheda’s Inver Colpa Rowing Club is ready to compete at the All-Ireland Championships this weekend, capping off a busy and highly successful summer on the water and in the community. The club’s season was filled with a series of high-profile events, including the popular Drogheda Raft Race, which raised much-needed funds for both the rowing…
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