Following a hugely successful première in Drogheda’s Omniplex Cinema, Foscadh Housing’s Loving Life Choir is now sharing its new short film Breaking the Silence with schools, parents, and community groups across Ireland. The ten-minute film, created by young people for young people, uses music, drama, and visual storytelling to explore the realities of bullying. Inspired…
By Seamie Briscoe Teddy McConnon’s contribution to entertainment in his home town of Drogheda, and indeed beyond, has been immense for over 70 years. His recent ‘retirement’ from the Drogheda Male Voice Choir prompted his fellow choristers to honour him in the company of his family at a special tribute function in Scholars Hotel. Teddy…
The price of an average second-hand three-bed semi in County Louth has jumped by almost 10% in the past year, according to the latest national survey by Real Estate Alliance. The average price now stands at €310,000 across the county – up 9.7% year-on-year and 0.8% in the past three months. Homes are selling quickly,…
Drogheda go into this game following a 2-1 win at home to Shelbourne on Monday evening. Luke Dennison was called into action early on, producing a superb stop from close range to deny Mipo Odubeko before Kevin Doherty’s side took the lead after 27 minutes. A loose backpass from JJ Lunney allowed Dare Kareem to gather…
Local employers recently gathered at Scholars Townhouse Hotel for a special briefing on Auto Enrolment, the government’s new mandatory pension scheme set to launch in January. The event, hosted by Protection & Prosperity Financial Services in conjunction with Drogheda Chamber and Zurich Life, aimed to provide clarity for businesses as they prepare to adapt to…
Drogheda United have announced a new collaboration with Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, bringing together two of the town’s biggest institutions to promote health, well-being, and community spirit. The partnership will focus on joint initiatives around injury prevention, fitness, mental health awareness, and wider community health campaigns. Plans include collaborations on charity matches, health fairs,…
Colin Keane has reignited the jockeys’ championship battle, cutting Dylan Browne McMonagle’s lead to just two winners after a sensational run of form last week. The Trim rider began with victory at Punchestown on Tuesday, guiding Ger Lyons’ La Fogata from last to first to take the opening fillies’ maiden. That success was quickly followed…
Schools across Louth are being asked to support children living in poverty by registering for Ireland’s most loved Christmas appeal. Team Hope, the charity that delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children across Africa and Eastern Europe, has launched its 15th annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Families, schools, employers, and community groups are encouraged to get involved this…
Louth County Council has confirmed to Sinn Féin representatives Joanna Byrne TD and Cllr Debbie McCole that the owners of the Drogheda Chemical Manure Co. property on the Marsh Road have been served with a Derelict Sites Notice. The property will now be entered onto the Derelict Sites Register, market valued, and hit with a…
Notice of Intention to review the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 and to prepare a new Louth County Development Plan 2027-2033 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 11(1) of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) of the intention of Louth County Council to commence its review of the existing Louth County Development…
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