Drogheda Life

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving a van and a motorcycle at John Street, Dublin Road, Drogheda on 29th August 2025. The collision occurred shortly before 7:10am. The motorcyclist (a man aged in his 40s) was conveyed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The…

Ireland’s battle against knife crime is seeing major victories, with new data from An Garda Síochána showing a significant downward trend. A comprehensive report published today confirms an overall drop in knife-related assaults, alongside a surge in Garda seizures and prosecutions. The stats paint a clear picture of progress: A 40% reduction in robberies with…

A major new cross-border event, She Leads Women Shaping Economies, is set to take place in Dundalk on Friday, September 5. The event is a unique collaboration between six Chambers of Commerce, all currently led by female Presidents, to celebrate women in leadership and their contributions to local economies. The event, organised by Dundalk Chamber,…

  As part of the Anti-Dumping Initiative 2025 there will be a Mattress and Couch Disposal Amnesty on the following dates only: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 9:30am to 5:30pm V & W Civic Amenity Centre, Newry Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 X72W and V & W Civic Amenity Centre, Mell Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92…

The Taste of All Nations multicultural festival, a vibrant celebration of diversity, food, and music, is returning to the Barbican Centre, Drogheda, this Saturday, 30th August, from 12 pm to 6 pm. The free, family-friendly event is organised by Hands 4 Unity. The festival brings people together to experience the rich flavours, sounds, and traditions…

School secretaries and caretakers are set to take to the picket lines from Monday, September 1st, in a national strike for better pay and working conditions. The action comes as these essential school staff members highlight a significant disparity in their employment terms compared to their teaching and Special Needs Assistant colleagues. The workers are…

Photo By: Cathal Carolan  A temporary exhibition featuring the work of internationally renowned political artist Gee Vaucher is coming to Drogheda. Titled ‘WORDS WORDS WORDS,’ the exhibition, which is a collaboration with The Kiosk Project Art Space and curator Brian Hegarty, opens on Thursday, 11th September, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Vaucher, a former…

  Louth County Council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced business professionals to serve on the Evaluation and Approvals Committee of Louth Local Enterprise Office (LEO). This Committee plays a key role in assessing projects applying for financial support through LEO Louth. We are looking for individuals who are willing to contribute their expertise…

A delegation from Louth County Council, including Cathaoirleach Cllr Seán Kelly, Mayor of Drogheda Cllr Michelle Hall, and Chief Executive David Conway, visited the new Greenhill’s Grange age-friendly housing scheme in Drogheda yesterday, August 27th. Upon completion, the development will provide 45 high-quality, two-bed bungalows and a five-bed assisted living bungalow for people aged 55…