Finalists announced for 2026 North East Business Awards
Finalists have been announced for the 2026 North East Business Awards, with a record number of entries competing across a wide range of categories.
Drogheda
Drogheda hairdresser David Murray honoured with Icon Award
Drogheda hairdresser David Murray has received an Icon Award at the Irish Hairdresser Federation Championships, recognising a career spanning decades in the industry.
Changing Places facility set to open at Scotch Hall in Drogheda
A long-running campaign to bring a Changing Places facility to Drogheda has reached a milestone, with the facility now set to be developed at Scotch Hall.
Lú Festival of Light returns to Drogheda for four nights this October
Lú Festival of Light returns to Drogheda from 23rd to 26th October with projections, street entertainment, family activities and a programme inspired by ancient Irish legends.
Gardaí seize pipe bomb, handgun and machine gun in Drogheda
A viable pipe bomb, a loaded handgun and a loaded machine gun have been seized during a Garda search at Rathmullen Park in Drogheda.
Ireland’s first ‘digital highway’ to bring enhanced 5G to M1 through Louth
The M1 through Louth will form part of Ireland’s first 5G “digital highway”, linking the Northern Ireland border area with Rosslare Europort.
Eight new Gardaí allocated to Louth as force reaches record numbers
Six new Gardaí have been allocated to Drogheda and two to Dundalk following the graduation of 207 members from the Garda College.
New Boyne Link Road opens in Drogheda
The new Boyne Link Road has opened in Drogheda, linking Newtown Link Road with Boyne Business Park and providing improved access for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
Breakfast Club at St John’s and St Paul’s ‘cannot be left in limbo’ says Byrne
Joanna Byrne has renewed calls for funding certainty for the Breakfast Club and in-house hot school meals service at St John’s and St Paul’s in Drogheda.
€33m broadband rollout completed across County Louth
The main National Broadband Plan build has been completed across Louth following a €33 million investment, with around 9,000 premises now able to access the NBI fibre network.
