The Blue Flag Clogherhead beach narrowly failed to get a clean status bill of health from An Taisc during a summer visit. It’s observer found the area moderately littered and it was one of three out of 33 that failed to get a clean classification as such. The survey was carried out in June and…
As racing returns to Bellewstown this week, here are FIVE THINGS you might not know about Bellewstown Races. 1.The racetrack is situated at the top of the Hill of Crockafotha in County Meath and has amazing views of the countryside from the Mourne Mountains to the north and the Dublin coastline and Irish Sea to the east…
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is carrying out a major review after dozens of patients received a “miscategorisation” of pre-cancerous cells. It is understood in some cases the severity of the cancer was increased while others were decreased. Each of the patients affected were all attending the same consultant. Details of the…
Drogheda is gearing up for the third annual “Simply the Best” Lipsync show, a fundraiser in aid of the Drogheda Women’s and Children’s Refuge Centre. The popular event takes place this Saturday, August 30th, at McHugh’s Music Venue, with doors opening at 8 pm and the show kicking off at 9 pm. The show was…
The Mayor, Cllr Michelle Hall has called for more train stations to be opened in Drogheda to coincide with the long awaited DART extension from Dublin to the town. Drogheda currently has one station – McBride Station on the Dublin road. But Cllr Hall told the local Leader newspaper there is room for more…
Gardai are investigating a public order incident that happened last night in the Drogheda area. It is understood it occurred at Newtownstalaban on the outskirts of the town at around 7.10pm. A man in his forties was brought by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for treatment of non life threatening injuries. …
Make your Business Age Friendly and watch it grow! Louth County Council wishes to assist businesses in County Louth to achieve your Age Friendly Business Charter in a few easy steps. Your business should be Age Friendly because: It is simple to achieve It is low cost or cost neutral It opens up new business…
Uisce Éireann has begun a major infrastructure project to upgrade the wastewater network in North Drogheda, representing a €22 million investment in the region. The project is designed to increase wastewater capacity and support the development of over 5,000 new homes. The works involve the construction of a new wastewater pumping station off Twenties Lane…
The place where Irish warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill of the Fianna caught his salmon of knowledge – the river Boyne – is in real danger. Salmon stocks have plummeted on the famous river with devastating consequences for local fishermen and tourists. The warning came today from the Boyne River Trusts whose job is to protect…
You are invited to take part in a drop-in outdoor community engagement workshop in The Glen, Newfoundwell Road, Drogheda on Wednesday 27 th of August from 4 to 7 pm. Louth County Council is developing plans for a new playground in The Glen, which will be an important amenity for children and families in the…
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