Calls Renewed to Reopen Drogheda’s D Hotel for Tourism Use as Local Businesses Feel the Impact

Local Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne has voiced her frustration after receiving a response from the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration which refused to consider reopening part of The D Hotel in Drogheda for tourism use. Deputy Byrne said she raised the matter following a departmental inspection report which found that only 89…

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Louth MEP Nina Carberry Highlights the Power of Men’s and Women’s Sheds in Building Stronger Communities

Speaking from the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week, Louth MEP Nina Carberry has praised the vital role that Men’s and Women’s Sheds play in fostering connection, creativity, and wellbeing within local communities. Carberry highlighted the success of the Men’s Shed movement, which was awarded the European Citizens’ Prize seven years ago, describing it as…

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“A Huge Win for Louth” — Budget 2026 Delivers Major Boost for Business, Education & Urban Regeneration

Drogheda and Dundalk’s inclusion in the Government’s Living Cities Initiative, alongside a permanent VAT reduction for small businesses and record investment in special education, has been hailed as a transformative Budget 2026 for County Louth. Local representatives say the measures will breathe new life into town centres, strengthen small business recovery, and deliver real progress…

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“Drogheda Is Already a City — It’s Time the State Caught Up,” Says City Status Group

Drogheda’s transformation from a historic town to Ireland’s newest city is being captured in striking fashion through a new short film launched today by the Drogheda City Status Group (DCSG). Shot entirely by drone over recent weeks, the film visually documents the town’s explosive growth and expansion — highlighting dozens of major new housing developments…

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“A Breach of International Law”: Louth Sinn Féin TDs Demand Action After Chris Andrews’ Detention

Louth Sinn Féin TDs Joanna Byrne and Ruairí Ó Murchú have condemned the reported detention of Senator Chris Andrews, who was among hundreds of humanitarian activists on board the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza. The flotilla, which included representatives from 46 countries, was carrying humanitarian aid such as food and medical supplies to civilians…

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