Drogheda Life

Louth Local Enterprise Office helping to make entrepreneurs’ dreams come true  Christmas and new year is a time when many people dream of starting their own business. They may have an idea, but often don’t know where to start. If you are one of those people the person you should be talking to is Riona…

The long awaited Leinster Indoor Championships 2022 got underway on February 5th, with an action packed weekend for more than 1,200 athletes taking part from across the province.  Boyne AC had 15 athletes competing across the two-day event, with outstanding performances from each and every one.  Held in the impressive surrounds of Athlone IT Indoor arena,…

Last Saturday the Drogheda Stands with Palestine group collected over 1,000 signatures from the people of Drogheda for a petition calling for the Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted as soon as possible.  The group has held a weekly vigil every Saturday since October 2023 at 12 noon outside St Peter’s Church in West Street…

Down Syndrome Ireland is seeking your support for its Go for Gold campaign which celebrates people with Down syndrome going for gold in everything they achieve.   Supporting the campaign will help raise vital funds so the charity can continue to provide children and adults with Down syndrome the resources they need as they continue…

BUMBLEance, the Children’s National Ambulance Service of Ireland, are asking organisations, schools, communities, and individuals to host a ‘Brew For ‘ coffee morning.  BUMBLEance provide safe and comfortable transportation for Ireland’s youngest patients as they travel between their homes and hospitals, hospices or treatment centres, and the service is totally free for service users. Rob Horgan  of Velo Coffee…

The new Chief Executive of Louth County Council, David Conway, officially began his tenure today, Monday 20th January. The Limerick native, who was formally ratified by the elected members of Louth County Council in November 2024, succeeds Joe McGuinness, who filled the role temporarily following the retirement of Joan Martin last summer. Mr Conway’s first day at County Hall proved…

The Local Enterprise Week ended in style yesterday with the highly anticipated Louth Enterprise Awards at The Monasterboice Inn. Hosted in partnership with Louth County Council, the event remains a highlight of the week, celebrating the innovation, creativity, and resilience of Louth’s business community. This annual celebration of enterprise in the county brings together business…

Nash extremely concerned over future of factory The troubled Premier Periclase factory, the scene of a prolonged strike over trade union recognition in 2020, is in the news once again as workers at the Boyne Road plant have been informed today that they face possible redundancy. This development comes just weeks after the company exited…

Louth County Council are advising that registration for postal voters, for electors with an illness or disability is open.  Electors may apply for entry on to the postal voters list if they are living at home and are unable to go in person to vote at a polling station, due to an illness or a…

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 41-year-old Emma Breen, who is missing from her home in Drogheda since Monday 15th December 2024. Emma is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and blue eyes. It is thought that Emma may be…