Drogheda Life

The phenomenal entrepreneurial spirit of Monasterboice man Adam Murray who runs a successful Burrito food truck business called Biddo’s Street Kitchen has been showcased by Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) from where he recently graduated with a Bachelor of Business Studies (hons) degree. Adam commented “I decided to study business in DkIT as I’ve always…

A peaceful sunny Good Friday evening at Scarlet Street on Drogheda’s north side turned into one of frantic activity in a matter of seconds yesterday evening. The normally busy street was relatively quiet due to the bank holiday but it was quickly transformed into somethin approaching a disaster scene with one car on its roof…

Community Historian Brendan Matthews will present a History & Heritage Walk n Talk on Wednesday next August 14th entitled “Drogheda in Meath.” The Walk will begin at 7.30pm in the Car Park of the Bus Depot on the Donore Road and take the route of Watery Hill, Duleek Street, Coolagh Street and the beautiful Dale…

ACE AC athletes enjoyed a strong day of competition at the Boyne AC Sports Day, bringing home an impressive haul of medals across multiple age groups. U8 Finn Murphy started the day with silver in the 60 metres and followed it with another silver in the 300 metres after a late surge from fourth place…

Assistance sought News from Julianstown by Niamh Bn. Uí Loinsigh Ukrainian refugees, primarily women and children, are due to arrive in Gormanston Army Camp this weekend.  A supply centre has been established in the camp and Julianstown and District Community Association are asking people to donate the following items: Shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sanitary products, shower…

The Otherside Festival rolls into the Rock Farm in Slane this weekend bringing music and comedy, wellness and hot tubs, glamping and whatever you’re having yourself to a host of cleverly designed and beautifully decorated stages. Expect local food vendors, a sit down restaurant offering brunch and evening meals  pop up bars serving delicious cocktails,…

Local Sinn Féin TD Imelda Munster has urged the government to stand up for Irish fishermen and end the long-running injustices in the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy. Her comments come after a protest of fishing families took place outside the Convention Centre in Dublin yesterday. “I am calling on the government to stand up for…

The Love Drogheda Gift Card hit a big milestone this week by reaching €500,000 in gift card sales since it was launched as part of a drive to support local shopping during the Covid pandemic. There are still €136,000 worth of gift cards currently unredeemed, so if you have a gift card in your wallet,…

Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD and local Deputy Ged Nash have pledged to include a commitment to a Commission of Inquiry into the actions and conduct of convicted paedophile  Michael Shine, in the Party’s forthcoming general election manifesto. The pledge comes as the Deputies met with victims and survivors who are members of the…

Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth and East Meath, has welcomed information given to the Labour Party on the schools in Louth and East Meath that will be included in the new school’s hot meals programme.  Deputy Nash has a long-track record of support for school meals projects, having been involved many years ago in…