Alison Comyn

Mayor Michal Kontraktowicz from Stawiguda Commune in Poland and his wife Martha, on a walking tour of Drogheda with Mayor Michelle Hall.

Mayor to Mayor! Polish visit showcases Drogheda’s heritage

Mayor of Drogheda, Cllr Michelle Hall welcomed Mayor Michal Kontraktowicz from Stawiguda Commune in Poland to Drogheda recently.

Peter and Marie pictured with members of the Drogheda Male Voice Choir.

Blow-ins Peter and Marie Bramble on song for diamond anniversary

Although originally from Dublin, Peter and Marie Bramble have made Cloghergead their adopted home, so naturally when it came to celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary recently, they wouldn’t have held it anywhere else in the world!

The Irish Coastguard helicopter was involved in the search for missing teen Bilal Tunkara. File photograph.

Laytown beach closed as body of missing teen Bilal (14) found

A section of Laytown was closed off on Thursday as the body of missing 14 year old Bilal Tunkara was discovered near the strand.

Juan Manuel Rodriguez of the Toneleria JL Rodriguez cooperage in Córdoba, Andalucía, fills the first of 68 century-old Spanish Oloroso casks he repaired for Boann Distillery, with a new make spirit which will mature in a bonded warehouse here for up to 20 years.

Another first for Boann distillery as vintage casks recycled for use

A Drogheda distillery has saved 100-year old Spanish wine barrels which are now being used to mature whiskey here for another century.

Dr Enda Murray - Director of the Irish Australian Film Festival.

Drogheda man Dr Enda Murray directs the annual Irish Film Festival Australia

It’s that time of year again when Drogheda’s very own ‘Man Down Under’ Dr Enda Murray is directing the annual Irish Film Festival Australia.

Revenue has seized ‘roll your own’ tobacco worth €1.7m in Meath

Revenue seizes ‘roll your own’ tobacco worth €1.7 m in Meath

As a result of routine operations, Revenue officers have seized 2,500kgs of ‘roll your own’ tobacco, from a commercial premises in County Meath.

Pictured at the Touching time exhibition by John Sunderland are John McCullen with his family Lucy McCullen and Grace McCullen and Ruth, Amelia and Elliott Zajac.

A Touching Time to visit unique exhibition in Droichead Centre

Droichead Arts Centre is delighted to present Touching Time, an exhibition by John Sunderland, featuring work inspired by the archaeological project, The Beaubec Project.

The heartbreaking sight of vandalised flower boxes on the Bridge of Peace on Wednesday morning.

More ‘heartbreaking’ vandalism as bridge flower boxes destroyed on Drogheda’s Bridge of Peace

Just days after Louth County Council had to remove four trees from St Dominic’s Park after they were vandalised and broken, several of the flower baskets on the Bridge of Peace have also been destroyed.

The daily scene beside one house in the Chord Road area, with used needles and other drug paraphernalia left strewn in public.

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Drug danger on Chord Road Drogheda reaches ‘crisis point’

Residents of the Chord Road area say the situation with antisocial behaviour and public drug-taking near their houses has reached a crisis point.

The pedestrian bridge at the River Nanny in Laytown is a popular place to jump off to swim, but people are being warned of the dangers after a recent incident.

Dangers of swimming highlighted after close call at River Nanny

With another warm spell of weather forecast for the week ahead, parents are being advised to warn children of the danger of swimming in areas not protected by lifeguards.

The current temporary driving test centre in Marian Park is due to close in February 2023.

Learners will be big losers when Drogheda driving test centre closes

A local driving instructor is calling on urgent action on finding a permanent site for the driving test centre for Drogheda, as she says local learners will be badly affected if it is lost from the town.

One of the trees which will now have to be removed after being vandalised in St Dominic's Park, Drogheda.

Anger as four new trees vandalised at St Dominic’s Park

The vandalism of four trees in St Dominic’s Park, Drogheda, has been roundly condemned by many, including the Mayor of the town Cllr Michelle Hall.

Amanda Maples and Ciara Callaghan of Temple Annie.

Temple Annie’s songs show a meeting of musical minds is force of nature

Lennon and McCartney. Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham. Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Throughout history, magic has been made at the meeting of two musical minds, something which is on the cards with Drogheda band Temple Annie.

Schola Hyberniae iis a unique Irish female vocal ensemble specialising in chant and early polyphony.

Double musical delighted raises thousands for Tredagh Lodge

The Tredagh Lodge fundraising committee would like to say a huge thank to the organisers and guests at two recent concerts, the proceeds of which went to their Alzheimer’s Daycare Centre.

Deputy Fergus O'Dowd at the wastewater plant on the Marsh Road.

Louth TD Fergus O’Dowd’s serious concerns for staff safety at wastewater plant

Louth TD Fergus O’Dowd has expressed serious concern about the safety of the wastewater treatment plant on the Marsh Road after he had a series of reports released under the Freedom of Information Act.

Applications for Reach funding now open through LMETB

SOLAS funding scheme available for community education

Community education providers in Louth and Meath are being encouraged to apply for funding for eligible projects under the €5.5 million Reach Fund, which is now open for applications through Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (ETB).

Local director Frank W Kelly is curator of the first Boyne Valley International Film Festival.

Inaugural Boyne Valley Film Festival offering new directors a shot at stardom

The inaugural Boyne Valley International Film Festival (BVIFF) coming up in August is now inviting screen writers to pitch a short film idea by email, no longer than two pages.

Extension of Boyne Greenway to Rathmullen Road moves a step closer

Being able to access the Boyne Greenway from the Rathmullen Road has moved a step closer following what is called a ‘Section 85 agreement’ between Meath County Council and Louth County Council.

Louth vape retailer Eoin O’Boyle concerned under-18 ban is being deferred

Vape Business Ireland (VBI) national spokesperson and Drogheda retailer Eoin O’Boyle is deeply concerned that proposals will yet again defer the under-18 vaping ban, making Ireland one of the only countries in EU without a legal prohibition on underage sales.