Two Louth Government TDs have welcomed new measures that will allow builders to develop new wastewater treatment facilities in collaboration with Uisce Eireann for smaller housing developments of up to 40 homes. Both Erin McGreehan and Paula Butterly said it will help speed up housing completions in the county. Deputy McGreehan of Fianna Fail said:…
Mellifont Abbey, steeped in history, was the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland. Founded in 1142 by Saint Malachy, Archbishop of Armagh, it was built on the banks of the River Mattock, about 10km north of Drogheda and two miles from Monasterboice. The abbey flourished, and by 1170 it was home to one hundred monks and…
A new appeal for anyone with information about the Drogheda IPAS Centre arson attack has been made by Senator Alison Comyn in the Seanad. She said, “I am not going to comment on the vile creature who carried out the attack. It is the subject of a Garda investigation, and I want to let that happen. “Somebody…
The 28 asylum seekers left homeless after the arson attack on the IPAS centre in Drogheda have been moved to alternative accommodation. They were transferred to two different locations in the greater Drogheda area. Arrangements were also made by Louth County Council and Dept of Justice officials so that all the children affected got to their…
A Drogheda father, Aaron Murray, has been named Lidl Carer of the Year for Louth, recognising his extraordinary dedication to his family and the care he provides to his three children. Aaron received the award this morning at Lidl Dundalk, where he was presented with the honour by the store manager and representatives from Family…
County Louth has reaffirmed its strong community and environmental spirit, winning five Gold Medals in the 2025 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition, announced last Friday at Croke Park. The Gold Medal winners are Blackrock, Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee, and Dromiskin, with Dromiskin also taking the County Award. Tallanstown and Carlingford received Silver Medals, while Knockbridge earned a…
Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery, which opened in 2006, is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading visual art spaces. Serving the North East region, it features national and international temporary exhibitions, as well as works from the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection, a remarkable collection dating from the mid-18th century. The gallery is housed in the former…
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…
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended)that Louth County Council, being the Planning Authority for County Louth, at their meeting onMonday 20th October 2025, made a Variation (Variation No. 3) to the Louth County DevelopmentPlan 2021-2027. The reason for this Variation is: To update the…
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…
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