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Excitement is building ahead of Fleadh Cheoil
IT is that time of year again when the cream of Irish traditional musicians come together to take part in Fleadh Cheoil Chontae Lú, which will be taking place from May 10 to 12 in Drogheda.
Simply sensational
I WAS at the Dance School Stars final in the TLT and the interval act was just simply sensational.
Sunshine is just the kickstart I needed for denim dream
AS I write this with the bright summer sun streaming in my window, pouring a dappled golden glow across the keyboard, it's easy for a woman's fancy turns to thoughts of beachwear.
Port festival site was a revelation
IT PROMISED to be great - but it wasn't. It was simply fantastic.
It's good to talk
Our Lady's College Greenhills went head to head with St Mary's Diocesan on the emotive subject of women in politics at the Coca-Cola International Services Gr8 debate.
Dominick's Park -- the view from Facebook
We asked our Facebook followers: 'What do you think of the proposed bandstand from Dominic's Park?'
Voice of Ireland star plays McPhail's Bar
The Voice of Ireland star Mark Guildea will bring his band, New Halo, back to McPhail's Bar, Laurence St, on Friday 3rd May, for a repeat performance, after a great gig just a few weeks ago.
Popular motor show to return
DROGHEDA MOTOR Show is to return this June, the details of which will be announced at a launch during the Tall Ships' visit this bank holiday weekend.
First public recital by Orchestral Collective
DROGHEDA ORCHESTRAL Collective will give its first public performance as part of the Drogheda Arts Festival, at the Beaulieu Sounds Beautiful event on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, at 4 p.m.
Festival of poetry and workshops
The festival presents an afternoon of poetry readings and workshops with Medbh McGuckian, Conor O'Callaghan and Tom French on Saturday, May 4, at the Droichead Arts Centre Cafe/Bar.
Model Ruth walks the line
Ruth Flanagan from Tullyallen, who studies visual merchandising at DIT, taking time out from her studies to model at the Vodafone DIT Fashion Show in Vicar Street Dublin
Country music queen Eimear leaves Taoiseach speechless
TAOISEACH Enda Kenny was left speechless by Drogheda's country music queen Eimear Furlong during a visit to her school.
'Just the start', as Katy Anna leaves The Voice
KATY ANNA Mohan made an emotional exit from The Voice on Sunday, but declaring it was just the start of her career.
Composer is helping to make history
DROGHEDA composer Michael Holohan is taking part in a unique piece of Irish history, as his compositions will form part of a celebration of James Plunkett's Stumpet City this week.
Dr Boogie returns to Tullyallen
DR Boogie returns to the Morning Star this Friday night for a special gig.
Author to give talk on 1916
RAY Bateson, the author of many books on the subject, will deliver the next Annagassan and District Historical Society Lecture, entitled 'Casualties of the 1916 Rising' with special reference to Co. Louth.
Entries flood in for this year's Raft Race
IT WAS resurrected last year after decades away, and it's hoped this year's Raft Race will be bigger and better than ever.
News
Woman says she was assaulted outside hospital
A FORMER patient at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has made a plea for increased security after she alleged she was assaulted at a main gate of the facility.
Rural transport system faces uncertain future
IT BRINGS thousands of people into Drogheda each year from rural areas of the county, but the Louthlinx Rural Transport system now faces an uncertain future as government cuts threaten its ongoing operations.
Residents tire of hole-y nightmare in Tenure
ROADS around Tenure are threatening to sunk into a sea of potholes!
False alarm for BFRRS
REPORTS OF a man entering the river at the Haymarket Bridge on Thursday afternoon appear to have been a false alarm.
Arsonist put on probation
A MAN convicted of arson at St. Laurence Park in 2011 has been put on probation for 12 months.
Missing teenage girl found
A TALLANSTOWN girl, reported missing since April 13, has been found safe and well.
Owner appeals for safe return of stolen snake
THE owner of a six foot long Albino Boa Constrictor has appealed for its safe return after it was stolen from the family home in Duleek last weekend.
Adams got more than he bargained for at the raft race
IT was a case of 'Holy Cow' for onlookers at Sunday's Boyne Raft Race when they spotted none other than Gerry Adams TD helping the crew of 'The Fresian' in the annual Battle on the Boyne Raft Race.
Chalked x-marks spark fears of burglary targets
THEY HIT the national headlines recently when they appeared in other parts of the country, and now the chalk marks which are said to be left by burglars near intended targets seem to have re-surfaced in Drogheda.
Car thefts on the rise in Gleann Allain
RESIDENTS OF Gleann Allain in Tullyallen are being warned to be extra vigilant after two incidences of cars being broken into last week.
