Drogheda Independent - 22 Okt 2025
Renaming of bridge called into question
SHOCK AND SADNESS OVER CLOSURE OF WEST STREET DUNNES STORES
Pumpkin patch: Special Halloween delivery
Deep sadness at death of legendary panto actress Pat Donaghey
Justice Minister rules out dual usage of d-Hotel
Pumpkin Pnatdch: Family day out at Ballymad Farm
Mayor calls for more bus shelters for Drogheda as commuters left drenched
People living with disability ‘failed by the Government’
Ardee landmark ‘J Malone’s’ for sale
Deep sadness at death of legendary panto actress Pat Donaghey
Shadow economy ‘not fair to businesses doing everything right,’ says councillor
Weekend rail disruption between Drogheda and Dublin for engineering works
Meath man avoids jail for money laundering and drugs offences
Family appeals for help to send son (4) to Glasgow for life-saving treatment
Fireworks warning from gardaí over pets as Halloween approaches
Louth bridge could be ‘The Kneecap Bridge of Peace’ if protocol not followed warns Louth councillor
Historic first meeting between Drogheda & District Chamber and the Chinese city of Zigong
Man accused of offence allegedly committed in public sauna has case adjourned
Megan Campbell tipped for Dancing With The Stars
Louth motorists urged to hit the brakes as 30km/h limits on the way
Over €6.5m to be paid to farmers
‘End of an era’ – Shock and sadness as Dunnes Stores on West Street to close
Gardai investigating racial abuse of councillor
Coalman who had €322,000 under a false step in stairs jailed
Walks, lights and legends: How to spend Halloween weekend in Drogheda
Tusla Louth staff devastated by Kyran Durnin disappearance
Man (31) gave crime gang access to bank accounts in exchange for drugs
Man stored €50,000 drugs in cardboard box in his sitting room
Deep sense of loss in Louth GAA community at death of Dreadnots stalwart Anthony Murphy
Councillors imposing their beliefs upon town in inappropriate fashion
Senator to raise Drogheda city status mission in the Seanad
Drogheda ranked 31st in Europe for perceived crime, new survey shows
Push for safe path between East Meath estates
Progress on East Meath flood prevention works ‘nearly complete’
Talented Drogheda student receives €25k Naughton scholarship
Publican ‘Mrs Mac’ would have celebrated 100th birthday this week
Tholsel restoration project wins prestigious UK award
Excitement builds for the North East Business Awards
Councillors hear ‘some people don’t want to be housed’ as rough sleeper count comducted
Ardee support worker honoured with top award for dedication to care
St Mary’s Diocesan Class of 1975 celebrate 50 years
John McCabe Nissan Drogheda named Nissan Sales Dealer of the Year
Family fun and fairy magic at Piltown Pumpkin Patch
New cross-county SportUile programme harnesses the power of sport to drive change
Drogheda Boys & Girls FC seek to upgrade Marley’s Lane grounds
Glen Emmets GAA club planning major upgrade of playing facilities
At the races: studying the form
Drogheda streets to glow with myth and magic
Historic Harty’s Cottage restored after years of neglect
Blooming great night at Bellingham Castle
Louth in Bloom 2025 award winners
Wonderful new look for both Harty’s Cottage and Drogheda
Festival of the bizarre will provide guiltfree thrills as athletes dice with death
Being 25 years married is one of my greatest achievements
Living City Initiative is welcome in Dundalk and Drogheda ...but it’s long, long overdue
85% of Ireland’s protected habitatsnd and almost one third of protected species are in “poor” condition
Louth’s Ferdia festival set to light up Ardee
Tribute to Miami Showband with memorial plaque to be unveiled in Clogherhead
Householders facing big increase on their local property tax
Meet the company manager who is ‘boss, brother and uncle’ in the family business
Rare glimpse into Drogheda’s past at new photographic exhibition
Louth triple-murder accused further remanded in custody
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A GOOD WALK: Golf club notes
Stanleys’ perfect record on the line in Navan tie
Wolves finish strong to win tight Galway tussle
Warriors’ men end tough week with a flourish
U18 Girls triumph in amazing finale
Gold at the double for archery duo
Seniors hold their nerve against plucky juveniles
Gold and silver on European stage for nifty Nuala Reilly
Strong start continues as Boyne pile more misery on Wexford Wanderers
Consolation after defeat for 2nd XV
Deluge of goals and rain in big derby clash
Impressive Town put boot down to win in Kilkenny
Wexford’s Shamrock Rovers are blown away by Rock Celtic
Deesiders have lots to celebrate even after heavy loss
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SOCCER: SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION
Much-travelled Stretton loving the Drogs and eager to put down roots
Doherty not worried about permutations
Thomas strike keeps Euro challenge alive
Darragh Markey (Drogheda United)
Stats ....
Man in the middle
Talking point ...
High praise for Grace as she scoops Euro silver
SCHOOLBOY/SCHOOLGIRL SOCCER FIXTURES
Freeman steps up to the mark to take on Meath manager role
Last gasp O’Hanrahan point saves Ratoath’s bacon and sends senior hurling final to a replay
Seneschalstown two-point free denies O’Mahonys
Regional League to throw in
Kickhams see off St Pats at second time of asking to lift Cosgrave Cup
Solid first-half lays foundations for St Fechins victory
Naomh Maírtín v Ardee St Marys
Naomh Maírtín will need all their character to get past the Blues
It’s about the small margins forTom
THE ROAD TO THE FINAL
‘It’s been too long’ – Kermode on a mission to lead Blues back to the top
A Blues victory would be like ‘winning the first one all over again’
Plunketts end long wait for JFC title after drama-filled replay
Keeley’s late strike pivotal to Plunketts’ final victory
DkIT Sport Junior Football Championship Final Replay
‘Belief’ the key says David Finn
Hunterstown right wrongs of 2024 to lift Seamus Flood Cup
Super season continues for Hunterstown team captain Ryan Burns
Can Newtown give Naomh Maírtín the Senior Final Blues?
Oliver Plunkett’s players celebrate Louth Junior Championship triumph
BOXING Third European boxing silver for Tredagh’s Conway
SOCCER Crunch time for Drogheda’s Euro hopes
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