Drogheda Life

The Leinster Fleadh Executive Committee have announced Louth County Council, Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, and The Hops as Platinum Sponsors of the Leinster Fleadh 2025, taking place in Drogheda from 11th–13th July. “Their generous support will help us welcome thousands of traditional Irish musicians and music enthusiasts to our county for a vibrant weekend of concerts, dancing,…

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF AUDIT Louth County Council Notice is hereby given that the audit of the accounts of the above-named local government organisation for the financial year ended on the 31st day of December 2024 will be commenced by Mr Patrick McCabe, Local Government Auditor, on the 5th day of June 2025.  In accordance…

Despite being newcomers to the international choral music scene having only been established in September 2023, Drogheda’s Reálta Chamber Choir achieved great success at the recent 70th Cork International Choral Festival. They achieved first place In the highly competitive National Equal Voices Competition singing works by the Hungarian composer György Orbán and Drogheda’s Michael Holohan….

If you go down to the woods today, be sure to bring our camera with you, or your mobile phone at least. The Teagasc Forestry Development Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), have launched a photo competition on the theme of the multiple benefits provided by trees and forests. ‘Trees…

Parents of pupils at Donacarney National School have contacted Fianna Fáil Senator Alison Comyn seeking urgent changes to the road safety measures at the school. They told her that they are in fear of a serious accident because the measures as they stand are being ignored by motorists. “At first glance, it looks like there is enough traffic calming…

This year’s Africa Day Louth celebrations will take place this weekend with a variety of cultural events happening across the county. Africa Day is the annual worldwide celebration of the people, cultures, and potential of the African continent. This year, Louth will join all 31 local authorities in Ireland in hosting inclusive, vibrant events that…

Mary Brennan from Dunleer has been announced as a regional winner in the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards 2025.  Mary received the award for her dedication, empathy, attention to detail and good humour. Attended by family, friends, and Comfort Keepers colleagues, Mary received her official award at an event held in Croke Park to celebrate…

To celebrate Bike Week 2025, pupils from Scoil Aonghusa took part in a group cycle last Friday, from Our Lady of Lourdes Car Park to the school at Sunday’s Gate to showcase the recent improvements delivered under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme.   Hosts of the event, Louth County Council presented the children…

Brooks, one of Ireland’s longest-established builders’ merchants, has opened a brand-new branch in Drogheda, marking a significant milestone in its continued growth across the country. The new store, located at Unit 2, Donore Road Industrial Estate (A92 AH26), is a full-service hub designed to serve Drogheda’s booming residential and commercial markets. From professional tradespeople to…

The sun blazed down from a cloudless sky, the crowd buzzed with energy, and the standard of competition was so high you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled into the Olympics. From the first event to the final finish line, something special was unfolding at Day 2 of the Louth Championships. Boyne AC led the…