Drogheda Life

Drogheda has suffered seriously from the activities of criminals but today the long awaited “Proceeds of Crime” fund was opened and it is to be hoped that local organisations working to offset the damage to local communities will benefit.  Earlier today Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, opened applications for a new fund which will…

40 roles to be created over three years as company looks to significantly expand its presence in Ireland California based IT service management company ITRenew has announced that it is to establish its Irish Headquarters and Logistics Centre in Drogheda creating 40 new jobs in the process. Minister for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English…

Drogheda Creative Writers have organised a poetry reading on Saturday 2nd November at 7pm in Droichead Arts Centre in Barlow House to celebrate the Lu Festival. All are welcome to this free event and listen to writers and poets read poems and reflections on the myths and legends from Drogheda and the Boyne Valley.  Drogheda…

For over 140 years St. Mary’s Church in James’ Street has been at the heart of the community, a place to  pray, to be married, to baptise children or to say farewell to those who have passed. Now, the parish needs your help, they’re asking you to ‘Buy-A-Slate’ to save the Church roof which is…

“The Devil will be in the detail” Sinn Féin TD Imelda Munster has welcomed the establishment of the Drogheda Implementation Board, on foot of the findings of the Guerin report and that the LMETB will host new structures to deliver services in Drogheda.  “I welcome the appointment of Mr Michael Keogh, a former senior official…

Organisation now focused on launching an online TV channel for the Drogheda area EurAV, a community media organisation based on Fair Street, has claimed one of just five prestigious national awards for its ground-breaking work in empowering older people to navigate the internet safely and combat disinformation. Representatives from EurAV attended the Virgin Media TV…

A walk through Georgian Drogheda, a lesson in Nordic walking, an outdoor mindfulness session and a hike through history at Dowth Hall, it’s all happening this coming weekend courtesy of the Drogheda based voluntary group Boyne Valley Trails. Boyne Valley Trails are doing a great job in promoting the beauty, heritage and culture of the…

This year’s theme is “Imagine” Drogheda Credit Union is inviting young artists of all ages to enter this year’s National Credit Union Art Competition which was launched today. This year’s theme “Imagine”, encourages people to explore their thoughts, hopes and dreams, and portray them on paper or canvas. Young local artists have enjoyed great success…

Termonfeckin based Labour Councillor Michelle Hall says that the 168 bus service through the village, a route on which she campaigned for increased frequency, is falling short of expectations and she is urging users to bring their complaints to the attention of Bus Eireann. She says that she is inundated with complaints about the service,…

There is no doubting the fact that Drogheda is woefully behind the curve when it comes to facilities for cyclists. Of the few cycle lanes that have been installed, few are actually separated from motorised traffic and none could be described as properly safe. The restoration of the ramparts walk and cycle path has been…