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Environmental and Safety Concerns Raised After Trawler Sinks at Clogherhead Harbour

Independent Councillor Declan Power has raised concerns about environmental and safety standards at Clogherhead Harbour following the sinking of an illegal fishing trawler last Tuesday night, which resulted in an estimated 1,200 litres of diesel entering the harbour waters. Cllr. Power described the incident as “potentially an environmental and public safety catastrophe,” saying it highlights…

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Strong Performances for Drogheda & District AC at Louth Cross Country Championships in Darver

Drogheda & District AC athletes enjoyed a hugely successful weekend at the Louth Novice and Uneven County Championships held at the Louth GAA Centre of Excellence in Darver. The club celebrated two individual county champions, one team county title, and two individual bronze medals, with standout performances from Eve Cunningham and Emily Garvey. Ladies Novice…

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Drogheda Port and Artist Emily McCormack Win National Business to Arts Award

The 33rd annual Business to Arts Awards took place at the National Concert Hall, celebrating the outstanding achievements of partnerships between businesses and arts organisations across Ireland. More than 500 business and arts leaders attended the 2025 ceremony, which recognised projects that set new standards for how corporate engagement can shape cultural infrastructure and honour…

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Louth County Council Condemns Vandalism at Moneymore Playground

Louth County Council strongly condemns the recent act of vandalism at Moneymore Playground in Drogheda. This incident, which occurred earlier this week, has caused significant damage to the facilities, creating a safety hazard and resulting in substantial repair costs. The estimated cost of repairs, including the replacement of the safety surface, removal of damaged equipment,…

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Meath and Louth Lead the Charge for ‘People-Powered’ Climate Action Week

From footballers going green to foodies fighting food waste, Meath and Louth are gearing up for a packed week of community-powered climate action as Climate Action Week 2025 kicks off from 13th–19th October. This year’s theme, “People-Powered Climate Action”, is inspiring a wave of creativity across both counties, with local residents, schools, businesses, and community…

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