Drogheda Life

A new initiative called Féchín Loving Life has been launched to create a safe and welcoming space for people aged 65 and over to come together, socialise, and enjoy a variety of enriching activities. Their first event, a sale of work, takes place in St. Fechin’s GAA Club this Saturday. This weekly event aims to foster…

9.5% of tenancies in Louth not registered The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has launched a new campaign in partnership with Louth County Council to ensure landlords register their tenancies as required by law. The initiative follows research by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last year that suggested 9.5% of tenancies in Louth that should be…

Undeterred by cold and rain the players and supporters at Boyne Hockey’s home grounds at Drogheda Grammar School had a busy weekend and the pitches were in constant use as they played host to teams from Pembroke, Genesis, North Kildare, Tullamore and Muckross. Across the league, Boyne Hockey is holding strong, keeping the pressure on…

Togher based Louth TD, Paula Butterly has called on the Housing Minister to swiftly introduce grants of up to 50% for the refurbishment of derelict buildings in our towns and villages. “Dereliction is a scourge across our county but can be particularly seen in towns like Drogheda” The Fine Gael Seputy said. “Not only are…

Local Enterprise Office Louth are delighted to announce the launch event for Local Enterprise Week 2025, taking place on Monday, 3rd March at the Ballymascanlon Hotel. This highly anticipated event, entitled “AI Unleashed: Supercharge Your Small Business“, promises to energise, educate, and empower Louth’s business community.  Sarah Mallon, Programme Manager with Louth’s Local Enterprise Office…

Drogheda women Mary Convery, Catriona Leyton, Deirdre Grey, Lizanne Allen and Karen Healy are urging the local community to turn Drogheda yellow on Daffodil Day March 28th and go all in to raise vital funds and give hope to cancer patients. Averil Power, CEO, Irish Cancer Society said: “This year alone, it is estimated that…

The former Drogheda Independent journalist Alison Comyn, who stood for Fianna Fáil in the General Election in Louth and came very close to winning a seat on her first attempt, has been nominated to become a Senator by Taoiseach Micheal Martin. Alison may be the first female Fianna Fail Senator from Drogheda in history, but…

Drogheda & District AC runners joined a huge field of 651 competitors to defy the biting easterly wind on Sunday morning to take on the challenge of the stepped of the Clogherhead Seaside 6th annual 5K Road race in association with the Dreadnots GFC. The spirits of the participants were high as the tunes belted…

Arguably, the best gigs of 2024 at the thriving Barrel Venue in McHugh’s was the debut appearance of Ireland’s latest supergroup, WHEN IRELAND ROCKED, back in February and their follow-up appearance there in June. Well, the good news for aficionados of the trailblazers and pathfinders who brought modern Irish music to worldwide consciousness and put…

Boyne AC athletes put on a spectacular display at the Clogherhead Seaside 5K, battling through a relentless east wind, a biting chill, and a huge field of 651 runners to deliver outstanding performances. Against the backdrop of Clogherhead’s stunning coastal views, the energy was electric as crowds lined the route, creating an atmosphere filled with…