Laytown Races 2026 officially launched ahead of September return to the strand.
Laytown Races 2026 has officially launched, with the annual Pride of Place draw setting the scene for racing on the strand on 10th September.
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HSE urges Louth and Meath patients to have their say on mental health care
People discharged from inpatient mental health care in Louth and Meath are being encouraged to take part in Ireland’s first National Mental Health Experience Survey.
Gardaí launch 24-hour National Slow Down Day operation
Gardaí will carry out a 24-hour National Slow Down Day operation on Monday, 31st August, with a particular focus on speeding around schools.
Drogheda man takes on Arctic Challenge for Irish Heart Foundation
Drogheda fundraiser Graham Brodigan is preparing for an eight-day Arctic Challenge for the Irish Heart Foundation, with a €10,000 fundraising target and a world record quiz attempt planned.
Drogheda Cycling Group backs R132 Active Travel Scheme
Drogheda Cycling Group has backed the proposed R132 Active Travel Scheme, saying it would benefit cyclists, pedestrians and motorists and improve road safety.
Drogheda National Services Day returns on 5th September.
Drogheda National Services Day returns on Saturday, 5th September, with emergency service displays, demonstrations and family activities taking place in the town centre.
Drogheda athlete Beatrice Cunningham wins gold at European Deaf Youth Games
Drogheda & District AC athlete Beatrice Cunningham has won 800m gold for Ireland at the inaugural European Deaf Youth Games in Hannover.
Dundalk cannabis seizure leads to arrests on both sides of the border
Gardaí, Revenue and the PSNI have seized 119kg of cannabis worth an estimated €1.66 million in Dundalk, with further drugs, cash and imitation firearms recovered in Newtownabbey.
Heading to Electric Picnic? Gardaí issue traffic advice for motorists
Driving to Electric Picnic from Drogheda or the North East? Gardaí have issued traffic, parking and road safety advice ahead of a busy weekend in Stradbally.
Louth tops national table for housing delivery in first half of 2026
Louth has topped a new national housing delivery league table after recording 6.6 homes per 1,000 residents during the first six months of 2026.
