The Drogheda Vacancy and Dereliction Task Force has welcomed the awarding of funding under the THRIVE (Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme) for works on West Gate House and the adjoining site at the entrance to Narrow West Street. The group, which has long campaigned for action on vacancy and dereliction in Drogheda, described the…
What started as an idea spotted on TikTok has grown into one of Drogheda’s most welcoming fitness communities. Cuppa Cardio, founded by Conor Sweeney in February 2024, is a social run club that blends exercise with connection – and always finishes with a well-earned cuppa. The club meets twice a week for relaxed, social-paced runs,…
Drogheda’s streets, cafés, and shopfronts came alive on Friday night as Droichead Arts Centre’s Night Moves programme lit up the town for Culture Night 2025. Running from 9.45pm until midnight, the ambitious late-night schedule brought together light installations, music, spoken word, visual art, and markets in venues not usually associated with the arts. Highlights included…
Residents living in the Meath side of Drogheda have launched a petition calling for urgent action from Meath County Council, citing years of neglect, poor infrastructure, and a lack of accountability. The petition, started by local resident Paul Reidy, highlights how Drogheda — Ireland’s largest town — suffers from a unique governance problem, being split…
The first cross country event of the season took place in Newtownstalaban in sunny conditions on Sunday, with athletes competing across multiple age groups. It was an open event with athletes from Louth, Meath and elsewhere taking place. In the U9 boys 500 meter race, Finn Murphy and Moss O’Donnell both running out of age, finished 10th and 11th respectively while Harry Reilly finished 12th. The team finished fourth overall….
Drogheda’s long-neglected West Gate House and the former Drogheda Youth Development building are about to undergo a €10 million transformation, following the award of €7 million in THRIVE funding. Here are five things you may not know about this landmark regeneration project. 1. It’s been a decade in the making.The seeds of this project were…
Sinn Féin has announced it will back Independent TD Catherine Connolly in the upcoming Presidential election, following a meeting of the party’s Ard Chomhairle today. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald said the decision was made after extensive consultation with party members and opposition groups nationwide. “This is a big decision to support a candidate from…
Vantastival kicks off this evening at Beaulieu House, and to mark the occasion we’re taking a look back through the years with a special photo gallery. From unforgettable performances to the unique campervan community spirit, these moments capture the magic that has made Vantastival one of Ireland’s most beloved independent festivals. Tickets are on sale…
Louth County Council is inviting the public to try the new Drogheda Digital Hub on Narrow West Street for free ahead of its official opening in October. Created to foster a community of digital start-ups in the town centre and support the renewal of West Street, the hub is designed for start-ups, remote workers, and…
Drogheda will light up tonight, Friday, September 19th, as Culture Night 2025 continues into the late hours with Night Moves, a flagship programme running from 9.45pm until midnight. Produced by Droichead Arts Centre with support from the Arts Council Culture Night Late Award, the Department of Culture, Sport and Media, Louth County Council’s Night-Time Economy…
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