“Catherine will be a president for all of us and she will be my president and I really would like to wish her all the very, very best.” With those words, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys formally conceded the Irish presidential election to Catherine Connolly, who is set to become the tenth President of Ireland. The…
Senator Alison Comyn has made a passionate appeal in the Seanad for Drogheda to be officially recognised as Ireland’s next city, warning that the town’s rapid growth is being undermined by outdated governance and a lack of investment. Addressing Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan, Senator Comyn called for the creation of a Drogheda City Status…
As Ireland prepares to head to the polls for the Presidential Election, bookmakers may be predicting the lowest turnout on record — but here at Drogheda Life, we’re encouraging everyone to make their voice heard and use their vote. BoyleSports has set the odds at 4/11 that this election will see a smaller turnout than…
The Mayor of Drogheda has expressed deep disappointment and concern following the announcement that Dunnes Stores is to close its long-standing branch on West Street. In a statement issued on behalf of the elected members of Drogheda Borough District, the Mayor said the decision appeared to have been made without any prior consultation or engagement…
Cllr Wayne Harding has welcomed the announcement of €620,000 in funding towards the design and planning of the recently purchased period house and garden in Slane village. The funding, allocated by Minister Darragh Callery, will support the development of detailed plans for the site’s future use and preservation. Cllr Harding said the next phase will…
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…
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…
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…
Drogheda has received a major boost in Budget 2026, with confirmation that it will be designated a Regional Centre under the National Planning Framework and included in the expanded Living City Initiative — a move local representatives say will transform the town centre and bring it another step closer to official city status. The announcement…
A new video released by Drogheda City Status Group (DCSG) lays bare what many already know — Drogheda has outgrown its “town” label and stands today as Ireland’s newest city. Using powerful aerial footage, the short film captures the breathtaking scale of Drogheda’s rapid expansion, showcasing dozens of new residential developments and sprawling urban growth…
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