The Louth Local Enterprise Office (LEO) has announced the appointment of Ms. Nikki Campbell as the new Head of Enterprise, effective immediately. Louth County Council’s Chief Executive David Conway welcomed the appointment saying: “We are delighted to welcome Nikki Campbell as the new Head of Enterprise. Nikki brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and energy…
The National Gallery of Ireland has announced that the AIB Portrait Prize and Young Portrait Prize 2025 competitions are now open for entries from people of all ages. The AIB Portrait Prize highlights contemporary portraiture, welcoming entries from artists working in all media, both in Ireland and from Irish artists living abroad. The AIB…
The Drogheda Brass Band made history yesterday by winning their 16th national brass band championship title at the prestigious National Brass Band Championships of Ireland. Drogheda Brass Band set a new record with the victory. They have won 16 championship titles, beating the previous record of 15 they jointly held with Arklow Silver Band. The…
Fianna Fáil Senator Alison Comyn has joined with families in East Meath to highlight the urgent need for greater enforcement against the reckless misuse of scrambler bikes, following two serious incidents in which two local boys were injured. “Across Louth and Meath, when I’m out meeting constituents, one issue that comes up time and again is…
“Anomalies and inequities remain in the new system” Labour TD, Ged Nash says the arrival of new fares for Drogheda rail commuters on Monday is the result of a long campaign to have the town included in the Dublin Commuter Zone. However, Deputy Nash said there are still “inequities and anomalies” in the new system…
The Sonairte Ecology Centre has announced the opening of a new film club which will be launching on Saturday 10th May at 7pm at their premises in Laytown. The opening night will be a festive evening followed by a screening of a movie in our Long Hall. Following movie events will be ticketed and listings…
Drogheda Creative Writers will celebrate May Day in Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda at 1pm on Thursday 1st May. Local poets and writers will read and perform their poems and reflections on renewal, hope, abundance, solidarity and unity. All are welcome to join this celebration. Poetry Ireland Day 2025 takes place on Thursday May 1st and its…
Development Perspectives has announced the launch of The Boyne Ripple, a free part-time community climate action project designed to engage and empower residents of the Boyne Catchment area (Louth, Meath, and Cavan). “The Boyne Ripple project’s aim is in the name!” said Project Coordinator, Eolain Downey. “To unify climate passionate community members around the…
Cork Choral Festival is marking its 70th anniversary this May weekend with a special performance from Drogheda-based community choir Voices of the Boyne. The all-female group will participate in this year’s prestigious singing competition alongside other choir groups from around the world on Sunday evening. A second Louth choir Réalta is also set to be…
Louth TDs are being asked by the Irish Heart Foundation to join an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke group’s urgent calls for a new national cardiovascular disease (CVD) health policy. Ten thousand lives a year are claimed by CVD, Ireland’s biggest killer, accounting for almost 30% of all mortality. In Louth, 16,000 people live…
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