Drogheda Life

“It looks likely that we are going to lose another summer without a cent being spent”  Deputy Fergus O’Dowd has said that further delays to works on the promised Mell Walkway are likely and he puts this down to Louth County Council providing the relevant Government Department with insufficient information. “This project should have commenced…

The details of County Louth’s Africa Day celebrations have been announced by Flora Okobi, Event Coordinator with Culture Connect CLG. Africa Day takes place on 25th May each year and celebrations to mark the day occur across the globe: in some African states, it is a national holiday, while in diverse cities – such as…

Like almost every other event this year Drogheda Pride has had to be cancelled for the second successive year. Pride may be cancelled but there are many other ways that members of Drogheda’s gay community can celebrate. Drogheda LGBTQ Support Group, a non-profit community organisation that aims to create awareness and understanding of the LGBT+…

Drogheda United Chairperson Joanna Byrne has expressed her thanks to the people of Drogheda and the surrounding area for the support they have shown the club in the run up to this Sunday’s FAI Final against Derry City. “The support has been mind-blowing” she said, “Beatlemania wouldn’t have a look in with the reception we’ve…

There was great excitement at the weekend when Drogheda Senior Branch were announced as the winners of the 2024 National Senior Branch Challenge which involves groups from across the country earning points by completing various activities throughout the year. The Drogheda group chose a broad range of challenges to complete, spending time camping, hiking, changing…

To celebrate the release of his debut self-titled album on 3rd February, Dublin indie-rock/pop artist Cian Godfrey, AKA Somebody’s Child, will be visiting Golden Discs in Drogheda on Sat. 4th Feb at 1.00 pm.  The album has its roots in Godfrey’s formative years growing up in Dublin and the experiences that went with it. It…

The Basement Sounds Music Programme at Boomerang Youth Service has announced that it is organising free “Taster” workshops running all next week for anyone between the ages of 12 and 18 with an interest in music. Whether its guitar, songwriting or DJing you’re into or if you simply want to join in a Jam session,…

Fianna Fáil Councillor Stephen McKee was elected new Cathaoirleach of the South Drogheda & East Meath Electoral Area yesterday (Thursday) in the Civic Offices in Duleek. “It is both an honour and a privilege to have been elected Cathoirleach of the Laytown-Bettystown Municipal District covering South Drogheda and East Meath” McKee said. “I would like…

Six talented Drogheda students have won top prizes in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition. In the 12-13 years age category, Juthika Bhakta (13), a pupil at The Arthouse, won first prize for an artwork entitled ‘Dunluce Castle’. Juthika’s work is said by Final Adjudicator, Professor Gary Granville to “capture the raw beauty of the…

The central role of LMETB and its chief executive Martin O’Brien in the building of Ireland’s first 3D printed houses at Grange Close in Dundalk has been recognised by the presentation to him of a miniature replica of the 3D houses by Justin Kinsella, managing director of Harcourt Technologies (HTL) the design and build contractor….