Vantastival kicks off this evening at Beaulieu House, and to mark the occasion we’re taking a look back through the years with a special photo gallery. From unforgettable performances to the unique campervan community spirit, these moments capture the magic that has made Vantastival one of Ireland’s most beloved independent festivals. Tickets are on sale…
Louth County Council is inviting the public to try the new Drogheda Digital Hub on Narrow West Street for free ahead of its official opening in October. Created to foster a community of digital start-ups in the town centre and support the renewal of West Street, the hub is designed for start-ups, remote workers, and…
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) will hold its biggest fundraising event of the year next Thursday, September 25th, with members, staff, and volunteers collecting donations across Louth and nationwide. The annual Fundraising Day aims to raise €60,000 to support IWA’s services, which help people with disabilities to live with independence, choice, and social connection. Collections…
The Very Rev. Fr. Brendan Scully O.F.M. was a kind and humble Franciscan priest, a gifted sportsman, and a much-loved youth worker remembered for his quiet charitable works. Known for his good cheer, humility, and ability to connect with people, he was considered a true son of St Francis of Assisi. Born in Dublin in…
Ardee Rugby Club has been announced as this year’s Louth County winner in the Texaco Support for Sport initiative, receiving €5,000 to fund new equipment including a scrum machine, tackle pads, and rugby balls. Founded in 1980, the community-based club is enjoying a surge in membership and has recently invested in major facility upgrades such…
Earlier this week, Drogheda Life reported the landmark announcement of €7 million in THRIVE funding for the regeneration of Westgate House and the former Drogheda Youth Development building. Louth County Council has now outlined further details on how the project will move forward. The €10 million regeneration project – with €7 million from the Town…
Drogheda’s Westgate House and the adjoining former Drogheda Youth Development building are set for a major transformation after €7 million in funding was secured under the Government’s THRIVE (Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme). The project will deliver extensive refurbishment, conservation, and new extensions at the protected West Street site, bringing it back into active…
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s Memory Walk, takes place nationwide on Sunday, 21 September 2025 — World Alzheimer’s Day. Locally, walkers in Louth will gather at St Dominic’s Park, Drogheda for a 9am start, joining thousands of people across Ireland walking in solidarity to raise awareness and vital funds for dementia supports and services. The…
Louth County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to close a section of the M1 from Junction 11 to Junction 10 and Junction15 Interchange slip roads at night- time for a period not exceeding 12 nights over a seven week period to facilitate Celtic Roads Group (Dundalk) DAC to carry out PAVEMENT works. The…
Temporary emergency and proposed road closures are subject to Section 75 of Roads Act 1993 and Article 12 of Roads Regulation 1994. Notice is hereby given that Louth County Council has made an order to close to public traffic, the roads described hereunder between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm on Monday 29th September to…
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