Locals in County Louth have generously created 9,491 Christmas shoebox gifts for children affected by poverty over the past three years, helping Team Hope reach the milestone of 3 million shoeboxes delivered nationally just in time for Christmas. Since 2010, Team Hope has sent over 2.8 million shoebox gifts from Ireland to countries across Africa…
It was another weekend to remember for Tredagh Boxing Academy, who returned home with five gold medals, two silvers, and a special award from the Halloween Belfast International Box Cup. The Drogheda club fielded a strong team of seven boxers: Adam Walsh, Grace Conway, Ceejay Sheelan, Cara Evans, Simon and Michael James McDonagh, and Iris…
There has been another outbreak of bird flu in the north east this time at a turkey farm in Clontibret, Co Monaghan. It is the third such case within a week and follows on similar cases in Carlow, and near Kells, Co Meath. The latest discovery is a serious worry and concern to turkey farms with…
Drogheda United have confirmed that defender Andrew Quinn has signed a new contract extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026 season. The 23-year-old first joined Drogheda in 2022, making 32 appearances before a spell with Shelbourne, returning to United in 2024. Quinn enjoyed an outstanding 2025 campaign, being named the…
The Culture Connect Project (Integration and Advancement Ladder for International Protection Seekers) in County Louth has been awarded €98,000 in funding to support local integration initiatives. The announcement was welcomed by Fine Gael Councillor Ejiro Stratton, who said the Integration Fund helps community organisations across Ireland play a stronger role in promoting inclusion and supporting…
Two local beaches popular with sea swimmers are to get new double changing cabins. Over €20,000 has been allocated to pay for badly needed amenities at the blue flag Port beach Clogherhead and at Shelling Hill beach,Templetown. There has been a massive rise in the number of people sea swimming in the northeast since Covid. The Little Stand…
By Paul Murphy Remembrance is not a single day in the calendar but a living act of respect passed from one generation to the next, the Mayor of Drogheda Cllr Michelle Hall told a gathering at Mary Street in Drogheda on Saturday to mark the centenary of the unveiling of the Cenotaph there. In a…
Kidkast Drogheda Theatre School is celebrating a major milestone after winning six national honours at the Dance Awards Ireland, held on October 25th in the Mansion House, Dublin. The ceremony, which gathered leading figures from across Ireland’s performing arts scene, recognised excellence, creativity, and leadership in dance. For Kidkast, it was a night that highlighted…
Drogheda Life officially marked a new chapter on Friday, November 7th, with a launch celebration hosted at The Marcy Hotel, the evening’s sponsor. The event brought together local business owners, community leaders, politicians, journalists and supporters to celebrate the brand’s relaunch and future vision. The night was hosted by local broadcaster Claire Regan, with speeches…
Gardaà have arrested 11 men wanted for serious offences in other countries following a three-day operation carried out between 3 and 5 November 2025. The targeted action, led by the Garda Extradition Unit with support from the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, focused on individuals sought for crimes including attempted murder, drug supply, kidnapping,…
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