Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Tourism, Imelda Munster TD, has called on Minister Catherine Martin to provide grants to the tourism and hospitality sector to help with the cost of adapting their premises for outdoor dining. She says businesses must be supported in their preparations for what is expected to be a very different, and difficult…
Tarraingíonn Scéal Scéal Eile (One Story Leads to Another) Iollann Ó Murchú First Solo Award Winner 2023 Yet another outstanding exhibition opened at the Droichead Arts Centre last Saturday afternoon April1), this time featuring the work of Laytown artist Iollann Ó Murchú. Iollann is the current holder of Droichead’s First Solo Award for emerging artists…
The Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor has been talked about for years as a potential means of increasing economic activity throughout the region and today it was finally launched via a major online event hosted by economist and broadcaster David McWilliams. Speakers at the launch stressed the importance of co-operation between North and South. They included…
Drogheda Swim Club had 29 swimmers in action in 93 individual events and four relay teams at the second Leinster Swimming “Future Challengers” meet for 10-14-year-olds which took place at the National Aquatic Centre on Sunday 13th February. Some of the Drogheda swimmers were taking part in their very first gala and visiting the NAC…
Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda 9th and 10th February Jaki McCarrick’s renowned play Belfast Girls is coming to the Droichead Arts Centre on the 9th and 10th of February 2024. Presented by An Táin Arts Centre and Quintessence Theatre, this is a performance you won’t want to miss! Set in 1850, Belfast Girls tells the story of five fiery young women who face their…
The Love Drogheda Gift Card, Love Drogheda BID’s (business improvement district) shop local gift card programme, passed a significant milestone in 2024 with sales of €200k. This success is not only a testament to the growing popularity of local shopping but also a reflection of the vital support from businesses like The Marcy Hotel/Nelly’s Drogheda,…
Government must act now to help workers and families Drogheda’s Sinn Féin TD Imelda Munster has criticised government TDs for not backing her party’s motion calling for urgent action on spiralling home energy costs. “This government is totally out of touch with the reality experienced by low and middle-income families who are struggling to cope…
It’s often said that sport is about taking part but of course winning or losing really matters. So the allocation this week of €173m from the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) to sports organisations was always going to be contentious. Naturally those in receipt of funds were delighted but for those left out it…
As we enter our second year living with Covid-19, we continue to worry about the impact of restrictions on the social and mental wellbeing of older people. As a result many community organisations have looked to technology to maintain connections with and services for older people. Drogheda Community Services Trust have joined in a collaborative…
An exciting new project is being started by local volunteers to find out more about the nesting sites of Barn Owls in County Louth. In association with the Barn Owl Project, guidance from the Louth branch of Bird Watch Ireland, Louth Nature Trust and initiated by the wildlife rehabilitators of Drogheda Animal Rescue, a group…
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