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@lu_festival_of_light_drogheda preview ✨So many @lu_festival_of_light_drogheda preview ✨So many amazing events happening all across Drogheda this weekend! 

https://droghedalife.com/drogheda-to-glow-again-as-lu-festival-of-light-returns-this-october/

Video by @mythicalireland 

#droghedalife #drogheda #northeast #whatsondrogheda
Your voice. Your choice. Your country. Just 87 ye Your voice. Your choice. Your country.

Just 87 years ago, Ireland elected its first President, Douglas Hyde. 
Since then, only nine people have ever held that office — two women and seven men.
Tomorrow, we choose the 10th.

It’s been just over a century since Irish women first won the right to vote — and today, two women stand as the final candidates for the highest office in the land.

You may not be happy with the candidates, you might wish there were more voices, from beyond politics — but the real power lies in participation. Having the right to vote is something generations before us fought hard to achieve. It’s not just a duty — it’s a privilege. 

So tomorrow, take a moment.
🗳️ Go out. Vote. Be counted.
Because every election writes a small part of Ireland’s story — and your voice is part of it.

If you’re in two minds about why you should vote, read our full Drogheda Life editorial: https://droghedalife.com/your-vote-matters-lets-prove-the-odds-wrong-this-election/

Photo: Áras an Uachtaráin Facebook
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We interviewed @maryloumcdonaldsf while she was ca We interviewed @maryloumcdonaldsf while she was canvassing in Drogheda for Catherine Connolly over the weekend

 @sinn_fein 

Regardless of which candidate you’re supporting, make sure you get out there and Vote! 

#droghedalife #drogheda #irishpolitics #northeast #sinnfein #catherineconnolly
✨ 169km. 17 hours 30 minutes. One man. One missi ✨ 169km. 17 hours 30 minutes. One man. One mission.

Drogheda’s Sean Collier took on the Ring of Kerry to raise funds & awareness for ACT Meningitis, inspired by his nephew’s battle with the illness. 💙

From sunrise starts to running into the finish line with his kids, Sean’s journey is one of pure grit, family love & community spirit.

Read more & find out how to donate here: https://droghedalife.com/droghedas-sean-collier-runs-169km-around-the-ring-of-kerry-for-act-meningitis/

#RingOfKerry #ACTMeningitis #Ultramarathon #Drogheda #droghedalife
Graffiti is costing Drogheda businesses thousands. Graffiti is costing Drogheda businesses thousands. From damaged shopfronts to facades left scarred, the surge in vandalism is more than an eyesore — it’s hitting local businesses hard.

Now, Love Drogheda BID is calling for stronger action with Gardaí and urging the community to stand together. 

https://droghedalife.com/business-owners-left-footing-the-bill-as-graffiti-cases-rise-in-drogheda/

#drogheda #droghedalife #northeast
Come hungry, leave inspired! Drogheda’s newest Come hungry, leave inspired!

Drogheda’s newest experience is here — droghedafoodtours  is serving up history, heritage, and the very best local flavours in a three-hour walking tour designed by restaurateur Mark McGowan.

Expect a glass of bubbles, artisan pizza, handmade chocolates, local liqueurs, hidden stories of the town’s past — and maybe even a famous batter burger along the way!

The next tour takes place this Friday, October 3rd. Find out what to expect and where you can buy tickets: https://droghedalife.com/a-taste-of-drogheda-mark-mcgowan-launches-food-tours-to-showcase-local-flavours/

#droghedalife #drogheda #droghedafood #northeast
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Three people have died following a stabbing in Dru Three people have died following a stabbing in Drumgowna near Tallanstown, Co. Louth this morning. Gardaí have arrested a man in his late 20s and investigations are ongoing.

The victims are believed to be a couple and their adult son. Emergency services, including Garda Armed Response Units, attended the scene shortly after 10am.

Full details here https://droghedalife.com/three-dead-in-louth-shooting-man-arrested/

#northeast #louth #tallanstown
We interviewed presidential candidate @jimgavinfor We interviewed presidential candidate @jimgavinforpresident on his Visit to Drogheda yesterday! 

Regardless of which candidate you’re voting for, make sure you’re registered to vote: https://droghedalife.com/louth-voters-urged-to-register-ahead-of-october-24th-presidential-election/

#droghedalife #drogheda #northeast
ROCK & SOUL SISTERS 💘 For Rebecca and Sophia, ROCK & SOUL SISTERS 💘

For Rebecca and Sophia, wellness is about more than meditation or exercise — it’s about connection, creativity, and community.

Their Rock & Soul Sisters workshops blend meditation, reflection, and hands-on craft to create a space where strangers arrive alone and leave as friends.

Read their inspiring story + find out about upcoming events: https://buff.ly/iV4Q8Wi
What started as a TikTok-inspired idea has grown i What started as a TikTok-inspired idea has grown into one of Drogheda’s most welcoming fitness communities.

Cuppa Cardio meets twice a week for social-paced runs (3–7km) with one golden rule: nobody runs alone. After every jog, there’s a well-earned coffee, plenty of laughs — and sometimes plans for the next night out or race.

👉 Read how this free, feel-good run club is bringing people together in Drogheda: https://droghedalife.com/cuppa-cardio-how-a-local-run-club-is-building-community-in-drogheda/
VANTASTIVAL IS BACK! The festival kicks off this VANTASTIVAL IS BACK! 

The festival kicks off this evening at Beaulieu House – and to celebrate, we’ve pulled together a special photo gallery capturing the magic of Vantastival through the years. ✨

From unforgettable performances to the unique campervan community spirit, this is what makes it one of Ireland’s most loved independent festivals. 💚

Get your tickets now! 

https://droghedalife.com/through-the-years-vantastival/

#Vantastival

All photos courtesy of @vantastival
Our new Drogheda Life website is now live ✨ www Our new Drogheda Life website is now live ✨

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✨The NEW Drogheda Life ✨ Your number one plac ✨The NEW Drogheda Life ✨

Your number one place for news, events and community updates in Drogheda & the North East.

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Changing of the guard to kickstart a new era for D Changing of the guard to kickstart a new era for Drogheda Life!

The founder and current editor of Drogheda Life, Andy Spearman, has confused a lot of people by announcing his retirement at least twice over the last couple of years but he swears that his latest announcement is final – definitely!
Last week a contract was signed with Katie Kierans, whose family are well known in business and media circles in Drogheda, who will be taking over control in the coming days after a short handover period.
For people wishing to send their news in for publication the email address remains unchanged at news@droghedalife.com.
Katie is working on some exciting developments to improve the site and there are a huge number of details to be ironed out.
Speaking on the occasion of his retirement, Andy Spearman said that, after almost 14 years at the helm of Drogheda Life, he was delighted to be standing down and getting on with the other 1001 things he wants to do in life.
“I was a bit of a rebel at school, all I ever wanted to do was to leave and get on with my life. Over half a century later I’m feeling that way again and am itching to do some travelling. My wife Jenny and I are planning a journey around Europe by rail and I’m sure that will lead to many adventures.
“I wish Katie the very best of luck as I hand my baby over into her care but, from the discussions we have had, I am confident that she has the skillsets and, more importantly, the energy and enthuiasm necessary to bring Drogheda Life to the next level and beyond.”
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