Drogheda Life

Still jubilant after winning six national awards last month, Boann, the distillery run by the Cooney family in Drogheda, is in the news again having become the first in Ireland to win a prestigious award for the best new make whiskey in the world. Boann is the toast of the drinks industry after scooping the global accolade in the…

Sinn Féin’s proposal would give €200 to every adult and €100 for every child to ensure that everyone can have a holiday this year Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson for Tourism Spokesperson, Sport and Media local TD Imelda Munster, has written to the Ministers for Finance and Tourism, asking them to consider the introduction of a voucher…

“A wake-up call for national and local government” Labour TD Ged Nash has said that the publication of the Department of Justice led review is a step in the right direction for Drogheda and that implementation of its 73 recommendations can transform the area. “This is an initiative that was first advocated by me and…

“We can get Drogheda back on its feet again – the lack so far has been the leadership”  The author of a report on gang violence and the widespread drug problems in Drogheda has made scathing comments about the lack of leadership and facilities for young people locally.  “We can get Drogheda back on its feet…

The May bank holiday weekend has always been a hugely busy and exciting time for Drogheda 10k organising committee as the hugely popular road race took over the streets of Drogheda. The weather, the music, the hype, it’s always been such a buzz, which was really missed last year. They are going to go with…

Recent developments in various sectors have combined to create a “perfect storm” for Drogheda which, if properly managed, could be hugely beneficial to those of us lucky enough to be living and working on the banks of the Boyne. Dublin Port has recently said they are approaching maximum capacity and is considering building a new…

Irish world boxing champion Kellie Harrington and track and field Olympian, David Gillick will be coming online to homes and schools throughout Drogheda and beyond over the coming months until the summer holidays begin.  Joining the Fyffes Fit Squad team, Kellie and David will share their approach to exercise and fitness in a 12-week programme…

The LoveDrogheda Business Improvement District is inviting all rate payers in the BID zone to attend their Annual General Meeting 2021 which takes place online on Wednesday 28th April at 7pm. Any rate payer who wishes to (virtually) attend must register by emailing trevor@lovedrogheda.ie  by close of business on Friday 23rd April.    A full…

Each Good Friday morning the annual ecumenical way of the cross takes place in Drogheda but this year this cannot happen due to the Coronavirus. Like so many other events this year, the Good Friday events will this year take place on line streaming on the social media accounts and the St. Peter’s Parish website.  The…

Anne Reilly and her team at Paycheck Plus are no strangers to picking up business awards but usually they are in the sector they specialise in, payroll outsource services. Recently though, they won an award that is open to companies in any sector when they were announced as one of the best small workplaces in…