Drogheda Life

James Moonan, representing Drogheda Credit Union, has been selected as the winner in the Age 18 category of the 2024 Credit Union Art Competition. James’s artwork, reflecting the theme “The Joys of Life,” was celebrated for its creativity and emotional depth.  Competing among over 30,000 entries, James’s success is a proud moment for his family,…

By Andy Spearman Today should have been a happy time for Peter James Nugent as he raised the rainbow flag at Millmount Tower, the highest point of the town, to launch the Drogheda Pride Festivities. But Peter was in uncharacteristically downbeat mood as he told Drogheda Life that he is in a mood to give…

When a car being driven by local journalist Anthony Murphy, broke down as he was driving to County Cork for a short break with his family, it lead to a series of events that resulted in local charities benefitting to the tune of €1,000. Anthony, who is the founder of the hugely popular Mythical Ireland…

Louth and East Meath Labour TD and the Party’s Finance spokesperson, Ged Nash has said the government must scrap the tax that 5,500 Louth residents owe on PUP and Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme payments.  He said: “Since January 2021, I have been calling on the government to bin the Covid tax bills for hundreds of…

  As we watch the heartbreaking scenes on the TV News coverage of the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria, as the death toll exceeds 6,000 people and continues to rise, Irish humanitarian aid organisations are scaling up their emergency response and are appealing for whatever help you can give. The World Health Organisation (WHO) are expecting the number…

Since the barriers were installed at Drogheda bus station to prevent drivers from dropping off and collecting passengers, many people have resorted to accessing the depot by climbing over the low wall on the Donore Road side of the depot or are being dropped off from their taxis or lifts on the dual carriageway. Not…

“Emotional, mental and physical health must take centre stage in how Ireland supports and celebrates ageing.” That was the message sent out yesterday by Age Friendly Ambassadors from across the country including renowned Drogheda businessman, Gavin Duffy.   New insights gathered from Age Friendly Ireland’s network of 30 high-profile Ambassadors from the worlds of entertainment,…

Councillor Wayne Harding of the Laytown/Bettystown Municipal District (MD) was elected Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council at their Annual General Meeting held yesterday (June 9) at Buvinda House, Navan. This is the second time Cllr Harding has served as first citizen of Meath as he was also Cathaoirleach in 2019. Cllr Sharon Tolan (also of…

The party political blame game and negativity must be put aside so we can grasp this once in a lifetime opportunity for ourselves and for future generations of Drogheda people Last Friday, March 26, 2021, was arguably one of the most important dates for Drogheda in a very long time. With his report into community…

Talk by Commandant Leo Quinlan – Hosted by the Veterans Club of Ireland  The D Hotel, Drogheda, 16th of February, 7.30pm – Cover Charge €5pp  Many have seen the Netflix movie The Siege of Jadotville, but this talk by Commandant Leo Quinlan (retired) whose father, the long overlooked Commandant Pat Quinlan, who led the heroic…