Drogheda Life

Before they have even finished building their first data centre in Drogheda the e-commerce giant Amazon has been given permission by Meath County Council for a second facility on the same site. The new plant will be built in the IDA Business and Technology Park which is just across the Louth /Meath county boundary on…

Walls at entrance to Trinity Gardens declared a protected structure The plan by private developer Urban Life to build a seven storey block of rental apartments on Georges Street, which has been the cause of much concern for the residents of Trinity Gardens, looks as if it could now be dead in the water. This…

It has been over two years since juvenile athletes from across Louth could compete in their county track & field championships, and last weekend saw a very welcome return to competition for athletes, coaches and parents alike. Stellar work from the track & field competition team of Athletics Louth saw athletes back in action on…

The HSE has extended its new online advance booking system for COVID-19 tests to Louth and Meath. People living in Louth and Meath are now able to log on to the online system and book their COVID-19 test up to 24 hours in advance. The online advance booking system for COVID-19 tests will facilitate bookings…

The 2021 Network Ireland Louth Businesswoman of the Year Awards were presented on Thursday last at a special outdoor event at the Monasterboice Inn.  COVID-19 restrictions meant the awards were presented in sunshine rather than under spotlights but the enthusiasm of the winners was far from dimmed as the sun shone brightly throughout the event. …

“Sometimes I talked to my toys to keep me company… I missed my grandparents and cousins… “A lot of violence has happened on my streets that made me a little scared to go out again but it was ok I guess.” These are just two quotes from “Being A Child In Drogheda in 2020” an…

Brothers suffer from rare syndrome with no treatment available in Ireland Drogheda hardware company, Wogan Build Centre, has launched an appeal to help a local family who are facing huge ongoing problems with sickness. Drogheda brothers Brandon (20), Keane (19) and Kallum (15) Barrett live with their parents Mary and Ian at the Highlands Estate…

Drogheda has been awarded the ‘Large Town’ award at the inaugural .IE Digital Town Awards 2021 for its ‘Getting Drogheda Digital’ initiative which drives numerous digital projects across the business and wider community. The result was announced yesterday evening at a virtual ceremony attended by Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD.  The .IE Digital Town…

Community Historian, Brendan Matthews, will lead an historical and heritage tour of the Marsh Road and Dale area of Drogheda on Wednesday evening next, June 16th beginning outside the D Hotel at Scotch Hall at 7.30pm. Titled “From the Marsh to the Dale”, Brendan will lead the Walk ‘n’ Talk along the Marsh Road past…

Drogheda United: A Club for Life – Plans for a new €2-3m training centre at Drogheda Boys’ on Marley’s Lane Drogheda United FC, Drogheda Boys FC and Drogheda Girls FC have announced that they intend to amalgamate in order to create a significant new community-based football club in Drogheda and its environs, under the Drogheda…