Water quality falls at some local beaches
PORT BEACH has dropped in its bathing water quality from last year, with The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report for 2012 showing just a 'sufficient' water quality status from 'good' in 2011.
Slimmers lose pounds to gain Euros for charity
A GROUP of big-hearted slimmers from Julianstown are celebrating raising €345 for the ISPCC Drogheda by losing 19 and a half stone in six weeks!
Water quality falls at some local beaches
PORT BEACH has dropped in its bathing water quality from last year, with The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report for 2012 showing just a 'sufficient' water quality status from 'good' in 2011.
Bettystown facing loss of another hotel
I FIND it hard to believe that Bettystown is heading down the road of losing another hotel complex.
Owl's well that ends well for injured Lulu
THERE was a happy ending for a rare long-eared owl found injured on the M1 motorway after she was released back into the wild in the grounds of Mellifont Abbey in Collon last Saturday.
Thanks extended to team of volunteers
VOLUNTEERS and members of the various medical, rescue and emergency services have been lauded for their role in the success of the Tall Ships and Arts Festival at the weekend.
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?'
Archives: Ambulance complaint
1964: The mayor of Drogheda, Ald, Peter Moore, at a meeting of Drogheda Trades Coucil, undertook to investigate a complaint by Mr. P. Rice that an ambulance without an accompanying nurse, had been sent to collect a dying man to bring him to the Co. Hospital in Dundalk.
Tholsel missing its charm after loss of an old school character
I DIDN'T even know his name, yet his face was as familiar to me as that of the Tholsel clock under which he daily stood.
Thousands will take to the streets for Boyne 10k
THE final preparations are under way for the Coca-Cola International Boyne 10k which will take place this Sunday at 3 p.m.
Have a splashing time at raft race!
ONE OF the highlights of the festivities this May bank holiday weekend will be the 'Drogheda Raft Race 2013', which will take place on Sunday from 11.30 a.m.
There are 50 miscarriages in Ireland a day; don't grieve alone
FINDING out you are pregnant is a life changing moment. Whether it was a much longed and tried for pregnancy or a surprise, either way, your life has changed forever from that very moment.
Taste of local produce and crafts at the Old Schoolhouse market
The unique Old Schoolhouse shopping event showcasing artisan and local producers returns to Drogheda this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 4th and 5th, on Laurence Street.
Mum and daughter raising funds for their charity trip to Tanzania
A DROGHEDA mum and daughter are planning a charity trip to Tanzania in July, and will be holding two fundraising events in the coming weeks.
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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.