31-Year-Old Robert O’Connor Charged with Murder of Three Family Members

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…

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R178 Cavan to Dundalk Strategic Regional Route

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…

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Community in Mourning: Gardaí Appeal for Information After Deaths of O’Connor Family in Louth

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…

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Seven in a row! Drogheda’s WaterWipes earns Ireland’s top business accolade again

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…

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800 Local Volunteers Remove 4.6 Tonnes of Litter in Louth and Meath During Big Beach Clean 2025

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…

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“Two Pillars of Drogheda Unite”: Football Club and Hospital Announce Health Collaboration

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,…

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