Drogheda and Dundalk’s inclusion in the Government’s Living Cities Initiative, alongside a permanent VAT reduction for small businesses and record investment in special education, has been hailed as a transformative Budget 2026 for County Louth. Local representatives say the measures will breathe new life into town centres, strengthen small business recovery, and deliver real progress…
Drogheda has received a major boost in Budget 2026, with confirmation that it will be designated a Regional Centre under the National Planning Framework and included in the expanded Living City Initiative — a move local representatives say will transform the town centre and bring it another step closer to official city status. The announcement…
The Boyne Valley offers a stunning variety of historic and modern gardens, both private and public. Your tour can include visits to award-winning garden centers, nurseries, cafés, and galleries. Many locations also provide information on guided tours, talks, and summer events. You’ll find contact details and website links to help you confirm opening times and…
A new video released by Drogheda City Status Group (DCSG) lays bare what many already know — Drogheda has outgrown its “town” label and stands today as Ireland’s newest city. Using powerful aerial footage, the short film captures the breathtaking scale of Drogheda’s rapid expansion, showcasing dozens of new residential developments and sprawling urban growth…
A new national survey by Mental Health Ireland has found that nearly one in five people in Ireland do nothing each week to support their mental health, with time, screen use, and financial pressure emerging as the biggest barriers to wellbeing. The findings, released as part of Mental Health Ireland’s 2025 Mental Health Month Campaign,…
Drogheda’s transformation from a historic town to Ireland’s newest city is being captured in striking fashion through a new short film launched today by the Drogheda City Status Group (DCSG). Shot entirely by drone over recent weeks, the film visually documents the town’s explosive growth and expansion — highlighting dozens of major new housing developments…
Bellewstown’s Robert Whearty continued his fine run of form this week, claiming victory at Bellewstown with Ukiyo for trainer Gavin Cromwell and the First Law Syndicate. The pair took the six-furlong handicap in impressive style, holding off Sovereign Banter by a length and a quarter — Whearty’s 21st win of the season so far. Elsewhere,…
Louth Sinn Féin TDs Joanna Byrne and Ruairí Ó Murchú have condemned the reported detention of Senator Chris Andrews, who was among hundreds of humanitarian activists on board the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza. The flotilla, which included representatives from 46 countries, was carrying humanitarian aid such as food and medical supplies to civilians…
ESB Networks has issued a strong public safety message as Storm Amy brings high winds and the risk of damage to electricity infrastructure across the country today (Friday, 3rd October). Met Éireann has placed six counties under a Status Orange wind warning from 2pm to 10pm, with the remainder of the country under a Status…
Drogheda and District Chamber has set out its Budget 2026 priorities to local political representatives, highlighting the urgent need for major infrastructure and business supports to unlock Drogheda’s potential as a hub for housing, industry, and employment. At an event in Kildare Street, hosted by Chambers Ireland, the Chamber presented its case under the theme…
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