Drogheda Life

The Drogheda Stands With Palestine (DSWP) community has been holding weekly solidarity gatherings at the steps of St. Peter’s Church on West Street every Saturday at 12 noon since October 2023. The group, a non-political humanitarian community, aims to raise awareness of the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. DSWP is made up of…

Uisce Éireann is planning a water outage for Drogheda town and surrounding areas tonight, Monday, 25th August, from 10 pm to 6 am tomorrow, to repair a major burst on a trunk water main. The burst has been located at the junction of Donore Road and George’s Street. To minimise disruption for businesses and residents,…

Brú na Bóinne, a local Irish dance and music group, has received glowing praise after representing Ireland at the 44th International Folklore Festival of Extremadura in Spain. A tribute from the festival described the group’s performance as “pure energy and rhythm,” noting their “unmistakable Celtic dance, precise tapping, contagious smiles and a magical connection with…

Drogheda & District AC athletes mixed it up with some of the world’s elite runners at the prestigious Antrim Coast Half Marathon on a bright and sunny Sunday morning. The course, known for its fast start and challenging hills, offered favorable conditions for some excellent performances. The race was won by Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor in…

Droichead Arts Centre is set for a stunning new season with a diverse programme of theatre, music, visual arts, and more. This autumn’s lineup, a highlight of the Centre’s 15th season, aims to build a loyal audience while embracing new and challenging work. The popular Theatre Club returns with a programme of six plays for…

South Drogheda & East Meath Fianna Fáil Councillor Stephen McKee is calling for more dog warden services to be assigned to the area, citing an increasing problem with dog control and fouling. “We need more funding in recognition of the increasing demands around dog control,” Cllr McKee stated. “I’m calling on additional funding to be…

 The official launch of the 2025 Laytown Races was held on Monday at the Cottage Inn, Laytown, drawing a packed crowd for the much-anticipated Pride of Place Race draw. The event, expertly MC’d by Des Scahill, saw guest of honour MEP Nina Carberry perform the draw. Representatives from all 20 local estates, committee members, and…

Following a recent railway history exhibition in Navan, the Commuter North Rail Users Group (CNRUG) is renewing its call for the urgent reinstatement of passenger rail services on the line between Drogheda and Navan. The group argues that the line, which they propose to brand as ‘The Boyne Valley Railway,’ offers a more immediate and…

The Ardee Garden Care & Repair Project has been shortlisted for the Age Friendly Environment Award at the 2025 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards. The awards, organised by Age Friendly Ireland, celebrate projects that help create inclusive and supportive communities for older people. The Ardee project was chosen for its outstanding contribution to…