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…
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…
Louth Councillor Rachel Kerley has called on Government to introduce new supports for first-time buyers purchasing second-hand homes, warning that current housing policy is leaving many young people at a disadvantage. While acknowledging the success of the Help to Buy Scheme in assisting buyers of new builds, Cllr Kerley said it fails to reflect the…
Over 45 secondary school student council members from across Drogheda gathered at Louth County Council’s Civic Offices this week for an inspiring workshop on voting and civic engagement, hosted in partnership with An Coimisiún Toghcháin (The Electoral Commission). The event was designed to empower young people to understand the importance of registering to vote and…
Older people across Louth will now be able to travel with a friend or relative for free on public transport thanks to the introduction of a new Companion Travel Pass. The scheme, announced by the Department of Social Protection, extends the Free Travel entitlement for all those aged 70 and over, allowing them to nominate…
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…
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…
Louth County Council has confirmed to Sinn Féin representatives Joanna Byrne TD and Cllr Debbie McCole that the owners of the Drogheda Chemical Manure Co. property on the Marsh Road have been served with a Derelict Sites Notice. The property will now be entered onto the Derelict Sites Register, market valued, and hit with a…
Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed the commencement of this year’s Fuel Allowance scheme, confirming that 13,733 households in Louth will benefit from the payment. The scheme, which begins today, has been expanded to allow more households to qualify ahead of the winter season. Nationwide, 410,000 households are set to receive the allowance, aimed…
Residents living in the Meath side of Drogheda have launched a petition calling for urgent action from Meath County Council, citing years of neglect, poor infrastructure, and a lack of accountability. The petition, started by local resident Paul Reidy, highlights how Drogheda — Ireland’s largest town — suffers from a unique governance problem, being split…
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