Drogheda Life

Drogheda & District AC athlete Christopher Keenan took bronze while representing Leinster at the Senior men’s 1500m at the 8th CSIT World Sports Games (WSG) held in Loutraki, Greece. Organised by the International Workers and Amateurs in Sports Confederation (CSIT), the WSG brought together approximately 6,000 amateur athletes from 36 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa,…

It’s been yet another successful weekend for Ace Athletics Club, with young athletes competing and performing well at international and local events. the current Louth Junior athlete of the year, U18 Lorcan Forde Dunne, claimed Gold for Ireland in the 1500m at the EYOF Trials in Wetzlar, Germany on Saturday morning. His win puts him…

It was a phenomenal weekend for Boyne AC, as athletes of all ages brought passion, power, and podium finishes across two counties. From the Leinster U20, Senior & Masters Championships in Carlow to the Community Games in Louth, Boyne’s green and gold were everywhere, backed by hard work, heart, and a deep club spirit. Amy…

The first Drogheda Pride Festival took place ten years ago shortly after the people of Ireland overwhelmingly passed the same-sex marriage referendum making us the first country in the world to legalise same sex marriage. This morning the tenth Drogheda Pride Festival was launched at a special ceremony at Millmount at which the rainbow flag was…

Ace AC’s Lorcan Forde Dunne has been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming German European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) Trials in Wetzlar Germany. The young U18 athlete continues to impress on the national stage and has already achieved the EYOF 1500m qualification standard. Although he has achieved the standard twice there are still no guarantees he will make the team, as numbers…

Louth Library Service has launched the annual Summer Stars reading programme, a national initiative that helps children to maintain and improve their reading skills outside of school. The launch event, which was held at Louth County Library, Dundalk, was attended by Cllr Kevin Callan, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Director of Services, Ger Murphy, and…

Following a long campaign to get a permanent driving test centre in Ireland’s biggest town, Labour TD Ged Nash has disclosed today that a new and permanent driving test centre for Drogheda will be operational within a matter of weeks. Deputy Nash explained: “This morning, the Road Safety Authority wrote to me, confirming that a…

They’ve built kitchens, fixed leaking pipes, and wired homes, but today the local ‘Jacks of All Trades’ Syndicate hammered home their biggest job yet, claiming a €255,000 prize in the EuroMillions Ireland-Only Raffle. The 11-strong crew of tradesmen travelled from corners of the North East of the country to Lottery HQ today, to collect their…

The start of the track and field championship season was a busy, exciting and very successful time for the Drogheda & District AC Junior and Juvenile’s athletes competing in Leinster schools, Louth County Individual and relay championships, along with Leinster relays and combined event. At the Louth Juvenile track and field championships they had outstanding…

Drogheda Tourist Office are to celebrate’Bloomsday at the Tholsel’ with music and readings from James Joyce’s most famous novel Ulysses, the chief character of which is called Leopold Bloom.  Ulysses is one of the world’s most famous works of fiction and enthusiasts all over the world celebrate Bloomsday and many like to dress for the…