Drogheda Life

Drogheda woman Jade Pepper (above) is an actor, model, gaeilgoir, and filmmaker and next Wednesday, 5th of February at 8.30pm, she’ll be appearing on TG4’s new sustainable fashion series Síorstíl as a guest judge. Produced by Fibín Media,  Síorstíl  is a revolutionary fashion competition that challenges six designers to transform second-hand and recycled materials into high-fashion masterpieces. Hosted by Sinéad Ní…

The 2024 Ardee Municipal District Civic Awards took place yesterday, Wednesday 29th January, in Ardee Courthouse with 11 awards granted to inspirational individuals or groups who achieved outstanding goals, demonstrated unwavering service to the community or represented the community nationally or internationally. The event, which was compered by Susan Deery, Administrative Officer, Louth County Council, opened with…

SIPTU representatives have condemned the announcement by Glen Dimplex that it intends to close its plant in Dunleer, County Louth, saying it will be disastrous for the workers and their families who are directly impacted, as well as the wider community.  SIPTU Organiser, Alan Clark, said: “The announcement by the company today (Thursday, 30th January)…

Drogheda Creative Writers with Just Write will be marking St Brigid’s day at Drogheda Library on Stockwell St, on Tuesday 4th February at 3pm.    Local poets and writers will honour the legacy of St Brigid’s myth and saint with poetry and reflections. Come along and join them for a joyful celebration of poetry and…

  Music sensation Jamie Duffy (pictured above) is currently touring Ireland, UK and Europe with his unique blend of traditional, popular, and classical influences and has included a gig in Drogheda’s Purple Room on March 15 and returns to Louth on October 8th when he plays An Táin Arts Centre.  Duffy has rapidly emerged as a…

Drogheda Community Orchestra, which was founded last year under the guidance of artistic director Tadhg Murphy, makes its debut at The Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda, on Saturday 8th February, with special guests, sopranos Hannah O’Brien and Amie Dyer.  The concert will also feature a reworking of local composer Michael Holohan’s The Sabbath Rang Slowly, from…

A National Lottery player in County Louth has woken up this morning as Ireland’s newest multi-millionaire after winning the €4,642,646 jackpot prize in last night’s (Wednesday, 29th January) draw. The thrilling news comes hot on the heels of Tuesday night’s EuroMillions Plus win, where another Louth player snagged the top prize of €500,000. The winning…

Glen Dimplex has announced that approximately 70 jobs are to be axed at its Dunleer plant by October of this year. The company says however that it is “committed to a multi-million investment in its facility in Dunleer so that it can be re-purposed to accommodate a relocation of the Group’s fast growing sales and…

Landowners asked to protect rivers and lakes during slurry season Inland Fisheries Ireland has appealed to farmers to take all precautionary measures to help prevent water pollution when spreading slurry in 2025. Livestock manure, organic fertilisers, silage effluent and soiled water from agricultural practices are highly damaging substances that cause severe water quality issues.  Deputy CEO…

  Last weekend’s (Dis)Placed: A Theatre of the Oppressed Festival captivated audiences and participants alike with a transformative exploration of some of today’s most pressing social issues. Held in venues across Drogheda, the festival brought together artists, activists, and community members to use the power of theatre to foster understanding, solidarity, and action. Through techniques…