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26/07/2025

Against all odds, Drogheda's own Richard Skelly and his friend Damien Hammil have successfully kayaked 1650km around the entire coast of Ireland! After 48 days at sea, their incredible adventure culminated in jubilant scenes on the River Boyne. They're now part of an elite group of just over 100 people to complete this epic feat.

There were jubilant scenes along the river Boyne today when brave Drogheda paddler Richard Skelly and his friend Damien Hammil completed their around the coast of Ireland trip in their kayaks.   The enduring 1650 km adventure took 48 days in the sea to complete but they were away from home for 58 n...

26/07/2025

Attention Louth Farmers - Important Grant Aid Opportunity!

Are you one of County Louth's 'Forgotten Farmers'? Good news! A new €5 million national scheme is now open, offering a vital chance for grant aid to young farmers who previously missed out on support.

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25/07/2025

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD has today published the first review of the Civil Legal Aid scheme since its introduction in 1979.

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD has today published the first review of the Civil Legal Aid scheme since its introduction in 1979. 

25/07/2025

Thirty five runners will set out to morrow to cross Ireland on foot in a non-stop, 232-kilometre relay from Galway to Dublin to raise €20,000 for vital mental health support services provided by Grow Mental Health.

Thirty five runners will set out to morrow to cross Ireland on foot in a non-stop, 232-kilometre relay from Galway to Dublin to raise €20,000 for vital mental health support services provided by Grow Mental Health.

25/07/2025

The Department of Transport has been allocated €24.33 billion under the National Development Plan Review 2025. Exact details of how that money will be spent have not been divulged but Active Travel, Greenways and road safety are high on the list of promises.

The Department of Transport has been allocated €24.33 billion under the National Development Plan Review 2025.

25/07/2025

Louth County Council has lifted the temporary bathing prohibition at Clogherhead Beach.

Louth County Council has lifted the temporary bathing prohibition at Clogherhead Beach.

24/07/2025

Samaritans Drogheda and North East held a tree planting ceremony yesterday ahead of their annual 24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day events being held today, July 24th locally and across the country.

Caller inspires new campaign Samaritans Drogheda and North East held a tree planting ceremony earlier today ahead of their annual 24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day events being held tomorrow July 24th locally and across the country.

23/07/2025

Fianna Fáil Senator Alison Comyn has described the updated National Development Plan (NDP) as a “once-in-a-generation investment that will reshape Ireland for decades to come.” https://droghedalife.com/news/the-ndp-is-a-once-in-a-generation-investment-it-will-reshape-ireland-for-decades-Alison Comyn

Fianna Fáil Senator Alison Comyn has described the updated National Development Plan (NDP) as a “once-in-a-generation investment that will reshape Ireland for decades to come.”

23/07/2025

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day this Friday (25 July), the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are remembering all those who have lost their lives to the water.

Anyone can drown, no one should Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day this Friday (25 July), the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are remembering all those who have lost their lives to the water. The organisations are jointly appealing to everyone planning a trip on or near water to...

23/07/2025

Councillor Declan Power has called for urgent and coordinated action to address growing safety, management, and enforcement concerns at Clogherhead Harbour.

“We are now facing an unacceptable situation where overcrowding is compromising the safety of vessels and crew.” Drogheda Rural Independent Councillor Declan Power has called for urgent and coordinated action to address growing safety, management, and enforcement concerns at Clogherhead Harbour ...

23/07/2025

A County Meath couple have been given two-month prison sentences and banned from keeping animals for life after they admitted cruelty to dogs.

A county Meath couple have been given two-month prison sentences and banned from keeping animals for life after they admitted cruelty to dogs.

22/07/2025

An Taisce’s Clean Coasts have announced the winning photographers of the 2025 Love Your Coast photography competition and two photographs taken in county Meath secured places in the final.

An Taisce’s Clean Coasts have announced the winning photographers of the 2025 Love Your Coast photography competition and two photographs taken in county Meath secured places in the final.