WATCH: Drogheda is a City — New Video Reveals Scale of Ireland’s Fastest-Growing Urban Area

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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“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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7,500 Homes, Jobs & Industry Growth: Drogheda Chamber Presses for Key Infrastructure in Budget 2026

Drogheda and District Chamber has set out its Budget 2026 priorities to local political representatives, highlighting the urgent need for major infrastructure and business supports to unlock Drogheda’s potential as a hub for housing, industry, and employment. At an event in Kildare Street, hosted by Chambers Ireland, the Chamber presented its case under the theme…

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“No one should feel unsafe in our town” — Cllr Ejiro O’Hare Stratton speaks out after shocking attack

Cllr Ejiro O’Hare Stratton has condemned a shocking incident of racial and verbal abuse directed at her in broad daylight on West Street, Drogheda, last Friday, 26th September. The confrontation took place at around 3pm. Cllr Stratton reported that she was followed and filmed by an individual who shouted racist slurs, telling her to “go…

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“Support the Next Generation” — Byrne Urges Funding Protection for Grassroots Football

Sinn Féin TD for Louth and spokesperson on Sport, Joanna Byrne, has said that grassroots football must not suffer because of government frustration with the FAI. Deputy Byrne was speaking after the FAI appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport this week, where the association declined to discuss specifics…

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