A new video released by Drogheda City Status Group (DCSG) lays bare what many already know — Drogheda has outgrown its “town” label and stands today as Ireland’s newest city. Using powerful aerial footage, the short film captures the breathtaking scale of Drogheda’s rapid expansion, showcasing dozens of new residential developments and sprawling urban growth…
Drogheda’s transformation from a historic town to Ireland’s newest city is being captured in striking fashion through a new short film launched today by the Drogheda City Status Group (DCSG). Shot entirely by drone over recent weeks, the film visually documents the town’s explosive growth and expansion — highlighting dozens of major new housing developments…
ESB Networks has issued a strong public safety message as Storm Amy brings high winds and the risk of damage to electricity infrastructure across the country today (Friday, 3rd October). Met Éireann has placed six counties under a Status Orange wind warning from 2pm to 10pm, with the remainder of the country under a Status…
Louth businesswomen made their mark at the Network Ireland National Conference and Awards, held in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney on Friday, 26th September. The event, one of the most prestigious in the calendar for professional women across Ireland, celebrated leadership, ambition, and achievement across every sector of business life. After a strong showing at…
Louth Councillor Rachel Kerley has called on Government to introduce new supports for first-time buyers purchasing second-hand homes, warning that current housing policy is leaving many young people at a disadvantage. While acknowledging the success of the Help to Buy Scheme in assisting buyers of new builds, Cllr Kerley said it fails to reflect the…
Drogheda athlete Sean Collier has completed an extraordinary 169km ultramarathon around the Ring of Kerry, raising funds and awareness for ACT Meningitis – a cause that is deeply personal to him and his family. Originally planning to run 163km, a route change at Moll’s Gap meant Sean clocked up an extra 6km, finishing the challenge…
Drogheda United face Waterford at the RSC on Friday evening in what is the penultimate away game of the season for the Boynesiders. Drogheda go into this game following a 1-1 draw at home to Derry City in Sullivan & Lambe Park last week. Josh Thomas and Michael Duffy both had good chances in the…
Over 45 secondary school student council members from across Drogheda gathered at Louth County Council’s Civic Offices this week for an inspiring workshop on voting and civic engagement, hosted in partnership with An Coimisiún Toghcháin (The Electoral Commission). The event was designed to empower young people to understand the importance of registering to vote and…
Uisce Éireann will begin major works in Ardee next week as part of its national Leakage Reduction Programme, which aims to strengthen Ireland’s water network and safeguard supply for communities and businesses. The project will see 670 metres of ageing water mains replaced along John Street and the N2 Drogheda Road. The upgrades are expected…
The long-awaited permanent Driving Test Centre for Drogheda has been delayed due to protracted lease negotiations, but confirmation on an opening date is expected soon, according to Louth Labour TD, Ged Nash. Deputy Nash said he has been in regular contact with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Minister after the original target of…
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