Drogheda Life

Gym-goers from Drogheda were among over 100 people with disabilities competing at Ireland’s first ever Fitness Inclusion Games last week, hosted by Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA).  Inspired by CrossFit and Hyrox but adapted for people with disabilities, the competition, which took place at Sport Ireland’s National Indoor Arena in Dublin on Friday, was the first event…

Lorcan Forde Dunne wins another National Title There was Triple Medal Glory for Ace AC at the National Championships in Tullamore over the weekend. Some outstanding performances resulted in the club returning home with one brilliant Gold, a Silver, and a Bronze, along with impressive showings from other young athletes. This remarkable achievement is a…

Senator Alison Comyn has called for urgent safety interventions following the tragic death of 15-year-old Kofi Owusu, who drowned near the Nanny River footbridge in Laytown, County Meath earlier this month.   Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Comyn described the incident as “a heartbreaking and preventable loss” and urged national and local authorities to act…

Drogheda Port Company’s 2025 Drogheda Sail Training Bursary Voyages saw 26 young trainees, aged between 14 to 17, embark on transformative weeklong voyages on the beautiful 1929 gaff ketch sailing vessel ‘Maybe’. Participants from a variety of schools and youth groups throughout Louth and Meath took to the sea under the watchful supervision of Skipper…

The Millmount fortified tower and military barracks is one of Drogheda’s iconic structures that has stood overlooking the town since the late 18th century but in recent years it has begun to show its age. These days it functions as a museum which is regarded as one of the best local museums in the country…

From the 7th of July, TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal Route 163 Drogheda to Brú na Bóinne will be enhanced. This enhancement is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI)…

Senator Alison Comyn is calling on Louth County Council to urgently address serious safety concerns along the R165–R167 corridor between Shanlis Cross and the N2 in Ardee. Citing a history of fatal accidents, ongoing dangers to local residents, and increased traffic volumes due to regional growth and rerouted commercial traffic, Senator Comyn said, “The road network from…

 Independent Councillor Declan Power tabled a request at the June meeting of Louth County Council, for officials to explore the feasibility of placing preventative measures such as boulders or rock protection to help stabilise and reinforce a vulnerable section of a sand bank situated between Clogherhead Beach and Ganderstown. Highlighting the environmental concerns, Cllr Power said, “This…

Ireland’s favourite independent music and campervan festival, Vantastival, has just announced the second wave of artists for its highly anticipated return this autumn. Taking place from September 19th – 21st 2025, the festival will once again light up the stunning grounds of Beaulieu House and Gardens, bringing fresh Irish talent, family-friendly entertainment, and a vibrant…

The next the next History & Heritage Walk n Talk by community historian Brendan Matthews will take place on Wednesday next July 2nd starting at 7.30pm at the Old Abbey Shopping Centre in West Street. Brendan will elaborate on the significant tales, events and happenings of Drogheda`s storied past along this, one-time, old route and…