Labour’s Finance spokesperson, Deputy Ged Nash TD, has urged the Government to proceed with “absolute caution” on any proposed sale of Permanent TSB (PTSB), warning against a repeat of past mistakes in Ireland’s banking sector. Deputy Nash said the announcement by PTSB represents the logical conclusion of the current Government’s policy to return State-owned banks…
Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, Ghostbusters, and Beetlejuice have been crowned Ireland’s favourite Halloween movies, according to new research carried out for M&M’s. The survey found that scary movie nights are the nation’s top Halloween pastime, with more than 7 in 10 adults planning to watch a spooky film this week — although 4 in…
Louth County Council Chief Executive David Conway speaks with the kind of easy warmth that comes from genuine affection for a place. “I have a passion for Drogheda,” he says. “Both my children were born here. I’ve had a mobile home for over 20 years between Termonfeckin and Clogherhead, near Port Oriel, and I’ve fantastic…
A coordinated emergency response helped prevent tragedy in Drogheda on Sunday morning, 26 October 2025, after a person entered the water near Fiddle Case Pier. At approximately 11:30am, the Boyne Fishermen’s Rescue and Recovery emergency pager crew was activated following reports of a person in distress near the Sunshine Bar. Security staff at Scotch Hall…
Owners of historic buildings and structures in Louth are being encouraged to apply for funding under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026, launched this week by Minister for Housing James Browne TD and Minister of State for Heritage Christopher O’Sullivan TD. The scheme offers grants of up to €200,000 for projects that conserve and protect…
Network Ireland Louth hosted an inspiring event on Authenticity in Business at the Marcy Hotel, featuring Sharon Farrell, founder of Face Credit, as guest speaker. Sharon, who also generously sponsored multiple awards at Network Ireland Louth’s regional ceremony earlier this year, travelled from Kildare to share her personal and professional insights on the importance of…
Drogheda is set to shine brighter than ever this Bank Holiday weekend as the Lú Festival of Light 2025 transforms the town into a live theatre of light, sound and storytelling. Running from Friday, 24 October to Bank Holiday Monday, 27 October, the festival is expected to attract around 40,000 visitors, bringing new life to…
Are you a business owner in Louth looking to cut costs, improve efficiency, or make your business more sustainable? The Local Enterprise Office Louth has launched a set of practical supports designed to do just that. The ‘All In A Day’s Work’ initiative helps local businesses become leaner, greener, and more digitally ready — with…
Nuala Reilly had a terrific double win at the European Masters Championships in Madeira, Portugal. A difficult late start and heat didn’t put off the F65 Irish team that took silver in the the F65 Irish 10k road race and Nuala delivered an incredible performance on the European stage. This is a phenomenal achievement and…
More than €5.6 million in government funding has helped bring 103 previously vacant or derelict homes back into use across Louth. The figures were released by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, as part of the latest update on the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. Since the scheme’s launch in July 2022,…
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