Drogheda students among 1,385 graduates joining DkIT Class of 2026
Students from Drogheda and surrounding areas were among 1,385 graduates who joined the DkIT Class of 2026 during ceremonies held on campus on 29th and 30th October.
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Dundalk’s Saoirse Holmes wins Insurance award at National Apprentice of the Year Awards
Dundalk native Saoirse Holmes has won the Insurance industry award at the National Apprentice of the Year Awards 2026 after being selected from a record 508 nominees.
Nine new public art commissions announced across County Louth.
Nine new public art commissions have been announced across County Louth, including sculpture projects in three Drogheda housing developments and a dance project involving local schools.
Over €330,000 awarded to two Louth projects supporting women into employment
Two Louth projects have been awarded a combined €330,941.09 to support women in accessing employment, training and career opportunities.
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.
€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.
LMETB launches new Robotics and Automation Apprenticeship in Dundalk
Nine apprentices have begun the first intake of LMETB’s new Robotics and Automation Apprenticeship at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence in Dundalk.
Louth County Council offices and facilities to close during strike action
Louth County Council has warned of widespread disruption to services on Wednesday, 14th October due to planned national public sector…
Portuguese and Irish ambassadors visit Louth as County strengthens EU links.
Irish and Portuguese ambassadors visited locations across Louth, including Drogheda, as part of a programme aimed at building longer-term links between the county and Portugal.
