Kidkast Drogheda Theatre School is celebrating a major milestone after winning six national honours at the Dance Awards Ireland, held on October 25th in the Mansion House, Dublin. The ceremony, which gathered leading figures from across Ireland’s performing arts scene, recognised excellence, creativity, and leadership in dance. For Kidkast, it was a night that highlighted…
Drogheda Life officially marked a new chapter on Friday, November 7th, with a launch celebration hosted at The Marcy Hotel, the evening’s sponsor. The event brought together local business owners, community leaders, politicians, journalists and supporters to celebrate the brand’s relaunch and future vision. The night was hosted by local broadcaster Claire Regan, with speeches…
Gardaà have arrested 11 men wanted for serious offences in other countries following a three-day operation carried out between 3 and 5 November 2025. The targeted action, led by the Garda Extradition Unit with support from the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, focused on individuals sought for crimes including attempted murder, drug supply, kidnapping,…
The Government has terminated its contract with the provider of the IPAS Centre in George’s Street that was set on fire on Halloween. The Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan informed local Labour TD Ged Nash of the decision in reply to a written Dail parliamentary question. It emerged that the owner was informed of the decision on October 29 last…
Motorists in the Drogheda area have been warned to be extremely careful about flooding caused by high tides. Wellington Quay, the North and Merchants Quays plus Ship Street and the Marsh- Mornington Roads are among the areas which have been badly affected. The warning came from local councillors after two motorists had to be rescued…
On Thursday, a total of sixteen motorists were caught on the roads across County Louth driving with no insurance. It was part of a day-long crackdown by the Garda’s Road Policing Unit in the county and all those caught breaking the law are now facing prosecution. The Gardai said:” Divisional Road Policing Units from Dundalk…
There aren’t many places in Drogheda that everyone knows quite like Scotch Hall. For twenty years, it’s been part of the town’s heartbeat, a place to meet friends, grab a coffee, and make memories big and small. Since opening in November 2005, Scotch Hall has stood proudly at the centre of Drogheda’s retail and social…
The price of turkeys this Christmas are expected to rise after a second break of bird flu in the country. The latest incident was reported at a turkey farm near Kells in County Meath yesterday. It follows the discovery of the disease at another farm in Carlow, a few days ago. The presence of avian…
Two men have been arrested over the Halloween arson attack on the IPAS centre in George’s Street, Drogheda. One was arrested on Wednesday night, and the other this morning (Thursday). It is understood both suspects are aged in their twenties. One is being held under the Criminal Damage Act 1991, while the other is being…
Gardai have arrested two people over organised crime in the County Louth area. It is understood both are in their forties and have connections with Drogheda. They were detained on Wednesday and are being questioned at Garda stations in Dublin. Both have links to Robbie Lawlor, the notorious hitman who was shot dead in Belfast in April,2020…
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