Robert O’Connor (31), of Drumgowna, Louth Village, has been charged with the murder of three of his family members following Monday’s tragic incident in Tallanstown. Mr O’Connor appeared before Drogheda District Court on Tuesday after being arrested shortly after the bodies of Mark O’Connor (54), Louise O’Connor (56), and their son Evan O’Connor (27) were…
Phase 2 Non-statutory Public Consultation on Route Options Louth County Council wishes to invite members of the public to participate in the non-statutory Public Consultation on the Route Options for the upgrade of part of the R178 Cavan to Dundalk Strategic Regional Road between the townlands of Castlering and Mullaboy. This consultation period will run…
The community of Drumgowna near Tallanstown has been left devastated following the deaths of Mark O’Connor (54), his wife Louise (56), and their son Evan (27), who were found deceased at their home on Monday morning, 29th September. Shortly before 10am, Gardaí were called to attend the family’s residence. On arrival, uniform Gardaí made the…
The community of Louth has been left in deep shock and sadness following the deaths of Mark, Louise and Evan O’Connor at their home in Drumgowna, near Tallanstown, on Monday, 29th September. Gardaí confirmed that three people – two men and a woman – were found deceased at a residential property shortly after 10am. A…
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Kevin Filipache, aged 13, who was reported missing from Dunleer, Co. Louth since the morning of Sunday September 28th 2025. Kevin is described as being approximately 5 feet 3 inches in height, with a slim build, brown eyes and black hair. It is unknown…
Louth company WaterWipes has once again been named one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies, earning Platinum status at the 17th annual awards programme. The Drogheda-based business, which has now won the accolade seven years in a row, was recognised for its strong leadership, innovation, and continued growth. Run by Deloitte, the Best Managed Companies programme…
Nearly 800 volunteers across Louth and Meath rolled up their sleeves last weekend as part of the annual Big Beach Clean, removing an estimated 4.6 tonnes of litter from beaches, rivers, and waterways in the two counties. The nationwide initiative, organised by An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme, took place from September 19th–21st and engaged almost…
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 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,…
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…
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